[OSM-talk] Google has dual carriage way where it's not built yet

[Dave F.]

Polderrunner wrote:
> Dave F. wrote:
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>> It might be worth contacting the developer. They might have plans that 
>> they can let you copy.
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> Not sure you got my point (I should have used a smiley). I don't want to 
> put anything into osm that is just lines on a blueprint in a drawer at 
> the municipality. I map what's on the ground. When (if) those streets 
> actually get built then I will map them.
>   

Err.. OK.
Developers accurate detailed plans less worth than GPS signals in a 
built up area?
OK, if you say so. I know which I'd rather have.

> TeleAtlas apparently got those plans from the municipality and promptly 
> included them in their database as if those streets are already there. 
> May lead to a few confused TomTom users in that area :-)
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>   
True. I didn't suggest using them immediately, I thought that if you got 
hold of them they might be useful references, but whatever you think's best.

Cheers
Dave F.
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