[OSM-talk] Questions regarding the mapping of hiking trails

[Liz]

On Sun, 30 May 2010, Sami Dalouche wrote:
> Hi,
> 
> I've started contributing hiking data in the ADK, NY.
> However, I have a few questions :
> 
> Let's take the following area, for instance :
> http://www.openstreetmap.org/?lat=44.1458988189697&lon=-73.9613342285156&zo
> om=13
> 
> 1/ There is a trail called "Van Hoevenberg Trail". Am I supposed to add
> a name="Van Hoevenberg property", or name="Van Hoevenberg Trail" one ?
name = Van Hoevenberg Trail
> 
> 2/ Now, let's say that Van hoevenberg trail were continuing after the
> intersection. Would I be supposed to just repeat the name="Van
> Hoevenberg Trail" property, or am I supposed to do something smarter ?
> I read stuff about "relations", but I am unsure on whether this applies
> to this...
At first, just add name=Van Hoevenberg Trail.
A relation could be used here, and can be done later. For a small trail it 
would be overkill

> 
> 3/ Anything else to suggest ?
Enjoy mapping
> 
> thanks !
> Sami Dalouche
> 
> 
> 
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