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The map isn't up to date in the area where I live, and I know of recent changes to roads/etc. What's the policy on this?

asked 20 Dec '17, 18:04

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edited 20 Dec '17, 20:23

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It depends on what you mean:

1. There have been some changes on the ground which have not been entered by anybody into OSM

The whole point of OSM is YOU can edit it! :)

Or, if you don't feel like it, you can drop some Notes so that mappers can see where's the issue. Note that being logged in helps a lot - you'll get notification whenever somebody comments or closes your note.

2. You made some edits that you can't see on the map at osm.org

See this question

This is very common concern among newbies, it's even linked in the iD web editor after you upload your edit. Basically, your job as a mapper is done and you can only remain patient. Only things in the editor or "Show map data" layer matter to you.

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answered 20 Dec '17, 18:26

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Allow me to clarify: 1: There have been recent IRL changes to areas near where live 2: The map of my area isn't up to date 3: Do I map the new roads/areas on top of the old map, which will be accurate IRL, but will not be accurate on the map?

(20 Dec '17, 19:34) Denn0h
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I am still confused by "but will not be accurate on the map?" ;)

Does it mean that you don't see these changes on the satellite/aerial imagery background in the editor because it hasn't been re-captured since these changes?

In such case: you can try choosing different background (in iD - panel on the right or B key). If still no changes are visible, you can capture GPS traces, for instance with OsmAnd on your smartphone (Or any of the dozens of apps on iOS/Android/Windows Phone - just search for "gpx recorder"). Next, you drive/walk streets that are new to record a GPS trace.

Then you can upload these GPS traces and draw roads having them in background.

If you need any assistance on that, feel free to ask any questions here.

PS: Can you share a link to the location of your interest?

(20 Dec '17, 19:38) RicoElectrico
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@Denn0h: Welcome! :-)
I would like to try to clarify "3:" — you do not map "on top" the old map. Instead you change the old map (e.g. you delete demolished buildings, draw new buildings, move a road which has a new location nowadays, …). After a short period of time your changes are live on the map for everybody. If you plan to get a bit involved here, register, fire up the editor and just have a look (a short introduction … accessible after logging in).

(20 Dec '17, 20:30) aseerel4c26 ♦
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