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I'm probably missing something, but I can't find the meaning of a sign which is in numerous places in the uk & also in Germany. It is two short parallel lines, with a diagonal single line crossing them. It is generally on or near a footpath in open countryside, and may mean a stile. I would also like to know the meaning of the different sorts of lines that show footpaths etc. Some red, some blue etc. Where do I look please for a complete list of the conventionsal signs used in osm? Thanks |
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The different coloured arrows (I think you mean) are detailed on this wiki page. I don't recognise the first sign you described, but will see if I can work it out (and will edit this answer if I do). I don't think there is a complete list of conventional signs as used in OSM. For the UK there is a probably incomplete road sign wiki page. Edit: I might have misunderstood your original question. I think you mean what do the symbols you see on the website mean, and not what do the signs you see on footpaths mean so you can add them to OpenStreetMap. So: The two lines with a diagonal line marks a gate, and for a key to the different coloured lines, click the "i" button in the right-hand toolbar. 3
Many thanks for this - your 2nd understanding of my question is correct - I was taught the phrase "conventional signs" to mean what are now called symbols - but that was about 60 years ago! I had not found the Map Key which appears under the I you mention as I've been accessing the OSM data from an Android ap OsmAnd+, which does not have the menu bar. Very many thanks for your help - much appreciated
(22 Apr '14, 20:30)
Tim Kendal
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For stiles just use the barrier=stile tag. For finding a specific tag there are several approaches. First, there is the map features wiki page which lists many commonly used tags. Secondly, you can search the wiki. There is also a wiki page about common traffic signs. And then there is taginfo which is an automatically generated overview of all tags currently in use. Finally can also search the mailing lists and forum or just use any Internet search engine you like. If none of them return a result, you can also use your own tag. |
