[OSM-talk] question for folks working on routing engines

[M∡rtin Koppenhoefer]

2011/4/15 Richard Welty <rwelty at averillpark.net>:
> i ask this because in NY, the default speed limit in rural areas is 55
> on all roads.
> highway=unclassified
> name=Mead Road
> maxspeed=55 mph
> surface=dirt


I suggest you also add source:maxspeed=US:NY:rural or sth. similar to
the roads with no explicit maxspeed sign.
Have a look here:
http://wiki.openstreetmap.org/wiki/Key:source:maxspeed

cheers,
Martin