Project description

Goal

To improve the map quality in France, we propose to make data improvements by sharing challenges, and when appropriate, fixing data errors, and adding or editing certain kinds of geometry.

How to participate

Anyone is welcome to contribute to this project by participating in our MapRoulette challenges. Here is the extended documentation for using MR. Note that sometimes additional instructions are provided within the challenges. We also strongly encourage you to make use of the information in the OSM wiki category French tagging guidelines while you are editing.

Here is the current set of challenges.

Challenges

Quality check challenges

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- [Invalid Lane Tag](https://maproulette.org/browse/challenges/27930) The tag lanes=* on ways with tag highway=* indicates the amount of lanes on the road at hand. The value for the lanes tag should be only one of the following numbers: 1, 1.5, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10. Any other value is incorrect and should be fixed. - [Not connected highway](https://maproulette.org/browse/challenges/27918) Ways with tag highway=* must be connected to the rest of the road network to ensure its continuity, e.g. for route planning. When such a way is not connected to another way with tag highway=*, an error is logged. - [Tag area=yes on object without feature type](https://maproulette.org/browse/challenges/27925) The area=yes tag is required for some closed ways when used to define a polygon. For closed ways with other tags, there is an assumption that the way defines an area. In some circumstances, a closed way may define both a closed polyline and an area. When tag area=yes is used, it is expected that one of the necessary accompanying tags is also found. - [Impossible angle in a highway](https://maproulette.org/browse/challenges/27923) In general, roads intended for vehicles should be built to maintain proper angles which ensure maneuvers and fluent traffic. Extreme, too sharp angles applied to a way may indicate errors in the road geometry. - [Invalid Turn Restriction](https://maproulette.org/browse/challenges/27927) This check identifies invalid turn restrictions. Invalid turn restrictions occur in a variety of ways, from invalid members to edge geometry issues to not being routable to wrong topology. Relations, ways and nodes in relations as well as turn restrictions are checked. A relation needs to have exactly one way with role 'from' and exactly one way with role 'to'. These ways should be linked together by at least one way with role 'via' OR with exactly one node with role 'via' (no more and no less). - [Invalid Mini-Roundabout](https://maproulette.org/browse/challenges/27919) Mini-roundabouts are a special kind of roundabout with the same rules as other roundabouts, but present as painted circles rather than physical circles. There might also be a low, fully traversable dome or island that vehicles can drive across. Road traffic flows in one direction around a point in the middle, and the traffic in the roundabout has right-of-way. A mini-roundabout is recorded using the tag highway=mini_roundabout. - [Polygon has self-intersection](https://maproulette.org/browse/challenges/27912) The necessary edits will be made to fix cases where the tag on a way indicates that the object is a polygon feature, but the way does not meet the definition of a closed way because it is self-intersecting, or ways in a relation with the same role form a self-intersecting polygon - [This multipolygon is a simple polygon](https://maproulette.org/browse/challenges/27926) Simple areas are mapped in OSM by creating a closed way and tagging it as an area object rather than a line. Relations of the type multipolygon are used to represent complex areas with holes inside or consisting of multiple disjoint areas. A multipolygon relation can have any number of ways in the role outer (the outline) and any number of ways in the role inner (the holes), and these must form valid rings to build a multipolygon. When a relation of the type multipolygon consists of only one member, which is a simple area, an error is logged. - [Spiky buildings](https://maproulette.org/browse/challenges/27924) Buildings with extremely sharp angles will be identified and corrected if needed. - [Polygon is not closed](https://maproulette.org/browse/challenges/27929) Features intended to be a polygon should be correctly tagged. When the tag indicates that the object should be a polygon, but the geometry is built out of a NON-closed way, an error is logged.

Geometry, Building & Water challenges

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- [France - Fix Intersecting Buildings](https://maproulette.org/browse/challenges/49379) The goal of this MapRoulette challenge is to identify and fix building intersections, where building polygons overlap each other. These intersections can make the map look cluttered and confusing, hindering the overall map's readability. - [Isolated Highways - January 2023]( https://maproulette.org/browse/challenges/37399) - [France - Connect Isolated Highways](https://maproulette.org/browse/challenges/37538) Leads are generated based on analysis of road classes and their connection to the rest of the road network. the goal is to connect the hanging roads to the nearest road network based on the available imagery and/or probe sources - [France - Add Highways - Occitanie](https://maproulette.org/browse/challenges/38538) - [France - Add Highways - Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur](https://maproulette.org/browse/challenges/38961) - [France - Add Highways](https://maproulette.org/browse/challenges/41023) We spatially compared TomTom's in-house road centerlines with the OSM road network and identified missing way locations. - [France - Fix Building and Highway Intersections](https://maproulette.org/browse/challenges/40716) Leads are generated based on a spatial comparison of highways and buildings available in the OSM data. The goal is to Identify and fix, if needed, cases where a way with tag highway=* intersects with a building. - [France - Fix Incorrect Highway Junctions](https://maproulette.org/browse/challenges/41728) The objective is to Identify and fix if needed, cases where highway junctions are incorrectly or imprecisely mapped. We improve overall OpenStreetMap (OSM) route network quality by solving real errors in the data. - [France - Duplicated Nodes having same coordinates](https://maproulette.org/browse/challenges/41816) the objective is to identify and fix if needed, cases where duplicated nodes having same location (coordinates) should be merged. It is more regarding highways mostly, but also have tasks for ways in general (parks, buildings). We found the leads based on spatial analysis of OSM data to fetch overlapping nodes. You might be asking why introducing such type of challenge? well, we are trying to support improving the overall OpenStreetMap (OSM) route network quality by solving real errors in the data, by clearly identifying objects junctions for which nodes are used in this case. Ensuring that highway junctions are connected within OSM is crucial for optimised routing. When road elements are disconnected due to duplicated (not merged) nodes, it can degrade the navigation experience for routing applications that rely on OSM data, leading to inefficient directions, delays, and potential navigation errors. - [France - Fix Incorrect Junctions on Roundabouts](https://maproulette.org/browse/challenges/42365) Identify and fix cases where two or more highways are connected to the same node on a roundabout.  - [France - Fix Inconsistent Highway Intersections](https://maproulette.org/browse/challenges/43570) leads were generated by a modified version of Osmose check ‘1250 – objects intersection’ with certain situations, such as those related to pedestrian paths, removed from the scope. Why is this challenge important? It results in the intersection of two elements placed at the same level. If these elements do not share a common node, proper routing may be obstructed. This intersection forms the basis for routing at junctions. According to the [OSM wiki documentation](https://wiki.openstreetmap.org/wiki/Tag:junction%3Droundabout#:~:text=of%20that%20routes.-,Connecting%20ways,-Connect%20the%20approaching), highways entering and exiting a roundabout should never connect to the same node on that roundabout. Fixing such situations will allow the routing software that relies on OSM data to correctly recognize the situation and provide improved guidance when entering or exiting a roundabout. - [France - Fix Spiky Buildings](https://maproulette.org/browse/challenges/44784) This collaborative effort requires a review and possible geometry correction, as the challenge identifies buildings with potential issues due to their unusual shape. It is aimed at improving data quality, accuracy, and aesthetics of OpenStreetMap, making it a more valuable resource for a wide range of users and applications. - [France - Correct Too Short Highways](https://maproulette.org/browse/challenges/48643) This TomTom challenge focuses on identifying and correcting short highway segments. These short segments can cause issues with: - Navigation: Confusing and inaccurate driving directions. - Data Analysis: Skewed results for traffic patterns and routing. - Map Appearance: Messy and cluttered map display. - [France - Advanced Map Editing: Validate and Fix Water Objects](https://maproulette.org/browse/challenges/48700) Aims to improve OpenStreetMap (OSM) data by identifying and correcting issues with inland water bodies like rivers.

Tags challenges

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- [France - Update highway=road Tags](https://maproulette.org/browse/challenges/43376) The objective of this is to replace the vague tag highway=road on a road, with a tag that accurately describes the type of road, you are helping make sure that the road is shown to OpenStreetMap end users. As explained on the [[OSM wiki](https://wiki.openstreetmap.org/wiki/Tag:highway%3Droad)], OSM-based maps and applications may ignore roads with a highway=road tag because this classification is too ambiguous.

Edits based on map feedback

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We make improvements to OSM based on user feedback submitted for the TomTom map after comparing and ensuring that it is also valid for OSM. Here is a list of the types of edits to be made, provided they do not conflict with others’ edits and a local source is available: - Highways - Adding or correcting highways - Adding or correcting link roads - Adding or adjusting bridges, tunnels, layers, or relations - Adding or updating lanes and related properties - Adding or updating traffic signs - Adding or updating access barriers - Adding or updating turn restrictions - Addresses - Adding or correcting addresses - Updating the position of address nodes, usually when an object has multiple addresses - Adding or correcting names of ways - POIs (Points of Interest) - Adding POIs - Correcting POI locations - Adding or correcting POI information - Resolving POI-land use discrepancies - Handling POI closures - Land use - Adding land use - Modifying existing land use extent - Buildings - Adding buildings - Updating building type - Adjusting building shape - Water - Adding or realigning rivers, streams, and lakes. - Railways - Adding railway tracks - Realigning railway tracks - Adding or adjusting railway infrastructure tags such as bridges, tunnels, level crossings - Ferry lines - Adding ferry lines - Realigning ferry lines - Adding ferry terminals

France - Data improvements for Paris 2024 Olympic

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- [les Jeux Olympiques de Paris 2024](https://maproulette.org/browse/challenges/44659) was announced is Accurate mapping of sports event venues and infrastructure is crucial for facilitating easy navigation, finding parking, and accessing amenities during the Olympics. Your involvement in this project not only benefits local communities but also aids emergency services and travelers worldwide who rely on OpenStreetMap. This challenge presents a unique opportunity for you to contribute to the success of the Olympics by enhancing OpenStreetMap data related to roads, venues, stadiums, parking facilities, amenities, and other relevant features. Our team has conducted visual assessments, to evaluate data completeness and correctness, based on available sources in the designated areas. This approach has enabled us to pinpoint gaps and inconsistencies in the map data.

France - Data Improvements for Tour de France

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- [France - Data Improvements for Tour de France](https://maproulette.org/browse/challenges/47345) In this challenge, you have the unique opportunity to support the **Tour De France** event by enhancing OSM data related to roads, venues, stadiums, parking facilities, amenities, and other relevant features. Accurate mapping of sports event venues and infrastructure is essential for easy navigation to and from event locations, finding parking, and locating amenities. Your contribution to this project benefits not only local communities but also emergency services and travelers from around the world who will rely on OpenStreetMap during this event.

France - Fix trams’ railways and highways

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- [France - Fix trams’ railways and highways](https://maproulette.org/browse/challenges/48952) The challenge aims to improve the quality of the highways and tram’s railways mapped in OpenStreetMap, ensuring that users will encounter a professional and safe navigation service when viewing or incorporating OSM data into their applications, including clear and consistent data display. You can help improve the tram rail network by separating trams’ & roads ways, including additional attributes like maneuvers, names or any other needed.

France - Pedestrian Projects

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- [France - Fix Isolated Pedestrians’ network](https://maproulette.org/browse/challenges/49126) Isolated pedestrian highways may indicate missing connections to the network or connections to pedestrian areas. This limits pedestrian routing and navigation. Improving pedestrian mapping can enhance multi-modal transportation experiences.

Geographical scope

Data improvements will be made across the whole country.

Announcements

This project was announced in:

-France - Fix Spiky Buildings was announced in OSM France Forum and OpenStreetMap Fr telegram channel (April 23rd 2024)

-France - Data Improvements for Tour de France was announced in OSM France Forum and OpenStreetMap Fr telegram channel (May 30th 2024)

-France - Correct Too Short Highways was announced in OSM France Forum (10th July 2024)

-France - Advanced Map Editing: Validate and Fix Water Objects was announced in OSM France Forum (11th July 2024)

-France - Fix trams’ railways and highways was announced in OSM France Forum (23th August 2024)

-France - Fix Isolated Pedestrians’ network was announced in OSM France Forum (11th September 2024) -France - Fix Intersecting Buildings was announced in OSM France Forum (25th October 2024)

TomTom organised editing

We will follow the Organised Editing Guidelines for this project. TomTom will not make any edits until two weeks after the project announcement. Here is our Organised Editing page, including a list of our editors.

How to find TomTom's edits

All edits made by our team have the hashtag #tt, #tomtom or #tt_mapfeedback

Sources for editing

BDOrtho IGN
Esri World Imagery
Bing Maps Aerial

For some OSM map edits TomTom editors will use proprietary sources for support. These will typically be in situations where there is not sufficient evidence using the available sources in OSM editors themselves. The proprietary sources will be ground-level imagery and GPS traces, both collected by TomTom's mobile mapping vans. On occasion, we will also use sources collected from a field survey by one of TomTom's sourcing specialists who have visited the location and collected data to support the required map updates.

How to reach out

If you have remarks about a specific edit of ours, please drop a comment in the changeset, and we will do our best to respond thoughtfully. Or, you can also:

send a message to the project lead Salim Baidoun
join the conversation in the Talk-fr mailing list (see Announcements),
email salim.baidoun@tomtom.com for general questions about TomTom's activities.

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France | Data Improvements #145

Project description

Goal

How to participate

Challenges

Quality check challenges

Geometry, Building & Water challenges

Tags challenges

Edits based on map feedback

France - Data improvements for Paris 2024 Olympic

France - Data Improvements for Tour de France

France - Fix trams’ railways and highways

France - Pedestrian Projects

Geographical scope

Announcements

TomTom organised editing

How to find TomTom's edits

Sources for editing

How to reach out