This task outlines work to improve road data in Libya as well as improve data based on app user feedback. We occasionally receive anonymous user feedback, often related to street names, addresses, road network issues, points of interest and other related features. After messaging active local users and getting feedback and suggestions for this project, we plan to correct the data where we can identify that the feedback is valid, using other sources as appropriate listed below.
Road improvements that will be addressed include the following:
Correcting road connectivity issues
Improving road classification consistency according to Africa and OSM guidelines
Adding missing roads
Correcting road alignment issues
Other one-off fixes
Mapping Guidelines
The team will follow OSM and local policy, along with any other guidelines as appropriate.
For the user feedback, the team will correct the data where we can identify that the feedback is valid, using the imagery and data sources specified below as needed.
When in doubt, the team will use the existing tags and data which are used locally. The history in JOSM (ctrl-H) identifies what previous mappers added and their notes and/or explanations regarding changes made. This history can also show if a previous mapper has visited that area or has expert knowledge or sources.
Our team uses the hashtag #adt (for Apple Data Team) for our edits.
Area of Focus
Throughout the country.
Tools
The team will use JOSM for completing the task. JOSM has validation warnings for road networks and other possible issues that are important to prevent improper changes.
Our community lead is Teddy Ahlvin and our editing leads are Jon Westlake and Erica Olson.
To get in touch with Teddy, you can email or contact him via OSM.
All of our leads can be reached via email.
Task Description
This task outlines work to improve road data in Libya as well as improve data based on app user feedback. We occasionally receive anonymous user feedback, often related to street names, addresses, road network issues, points of interest and other related features. After messaging active local users and getting feedback and suggestions for this project, we plan to correct the data where we can identify that the feedback is valid, using other sources as appropriate listed below.
Road improvements that will be addressed include the following:
Mapping Guidelines
The team will follow OSM and local policy, along with any other guidelines as appropriate.
For the user feedback, the team will correct the data where we can identify that the feedback is valid, using the imagery and data sources specified below as needed.
When in doubt, the team will use the existing tags and data which are used locally. The history in JOSM (ctrl-H) identifies what previous mappers added and their notes and/or explanations regarding changes made. This history can also show if a previous mapper has visited that area or has expert knowledge or sources.
Our team uses the hashtag #adt (for Apple Data Team) for our edits.
Area of Focus
Throughout the country.
Tools
The team will use JOSM for completing the task. JOSM has validation warnings for road networks and other possible issues that are important to prevent improper changes.
Sources
The team will apply image offsets as needed.
Changeset Comments
The team will provide changeset comments that are in compliance with OSM changeset guidelines.
Where needed, the team will tag corrections with
review_requested=yesso the local community can double check them.Error Detection
The team will check for errors visually and using JOSM validation warnings prior to committing the changeset.
In addition, the team will review its work in accordance with validation guidelines such as the OSM Wiki and LearnOSM.
Contributors
MapRoulette
We have also posted MapRoulette challenges related to the road network: https://maproulette.org/admin/project/41182
For more information
Our community lead is Teddy Ahlvin and our editing leads are Jon Westlake and Erica Olson. To get in touch with Teddy, you can email or contact him via OSM. All of our leads can be reached via email.
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