[OSM-talk] Additions from VMAP0 databases

[Geoff McLane]

Hi,

Am a newbie on this list ;=))

I recently noticed that quite a number of roads and
creeks available in VMAP0 are NOT in OSM!

Is there any reason why VMAP0, which I understand is
public domain data, can not be added to OSM?

Initially this would be around YGIL, NSW, Australia,
since this is my old home town, so I know the roads
very well... But I think it would apply to other regions,
probably around the world...

In fact, if using VMAP0 data is no problem, then I am quite
surprised this has not already been done, since VMAP0
contains a wealth of information.

Look forward to some feedback...

Regards,
Geoff.