‘The soul of India lives in its villages…’ beautiful.

Thanks, I think I understand now. In Overpass Turbo, I used this query:

[diff:”2014-06-23T00:00:00Z”];(node(55.877838662652906,-4.343075752258301,55.900317043029,-4.297800064086914);<;);out meta;

I still couldn’t load the result into JOSM. Instead, exported the result as geojson. So no need to install osmtogeojson as stated above.

So just use overpass turbo and export as geojson.

I think the overpass developers are busy updating some of the ‘attic’ data - in the video linked to above, they mention there’s been a problem with some of the older attic data but it’s working correctly for any data since last month but some older data/diffs aren’t quite working.

So I imagine they’ll fix the old attic data and then roll it out to the (more widely used?) overpass turbo system.

Thanks for the update.

Tim

I don’t think the ‘diff’ command is working in overpass turbo yet. But I’m sure it will be available soon. But yes, it’s possible to get geojson from overpass turbo. But let me know if I’m wrong on these points.

What’s the hurry? In 70 years or so it will all be public domain anyway (or at least the snapshot from this year will be).

Thanks for the response, good point about the diverse/free tagging scheme. I think you’re right in the fact OSM is flexible and open and avoids ‘the tyranny of the majority’ problem. Being open and free maybe isn’t quite enough, I think having the Foundation make a statement/policy about actively seeking the widest audience/membership/editors would be beneficial and positive step to thinking about ways to widen participation. Although, I think the foundation’s supporting role is good, I think this is the perfect subject/issue for them to lead on.

Anyway, as you say it’s a do-cracy. And I have mapping parties to organise… :-)

Yep, really good idea. Could try adding to iD github issues list as an enhancement idea:

https://github.com/openstreetmap/iD/issues?state=closed

Ultimately, people hate reading instructions - people seek information from other people first (when possible). So live chat makes sense at a psychological/design level.

And some how implemeting https://togetherjs.com/ would be amazing too. List is on my long wish list of things to look into trying out but doubt will have time too.

Sounds much like my first meeting. Keep up the good work - sure you’ll be surprised by the number of people who turn up next time.

I messaged active uses in my area using http://www.itoworld.com/static/ito_tools.html ‘OSM Mapper’

Also contacted local hack lab and linux users group.

Anyway, nice presentation.

I’ve been told - ‘The command line is your friend’ - a distant, aloof friend, who never gives you any useful advice but has been around for so long you kinda just have to get on with each other.

Fantastic to see how fast the map reacts.

Great work!

I’ve started to add ‘desire line’ in the description= if it looks like an unofficial path. I would suggest aligning GPS with other peoples traces or several GPS tracks to get extract line. GPS can easily be 10-20 metres out. The surface= tag is also useful. With the current technology 5-10m precision is practical and most people reading the map will work out their location.

Happy mapping

Great edits! If you’re back in Scotland, feel free to drop by our meet-ups

Scotland meet ups

Looking forward to it! Great job organising.

it’s great but I can’t claim it. I think Bob made it.

Nice work, looks much better!

See the NCN74 route here

Good stuff.

ITO World have some great tools for seeing who is editing the map and where

osm.wiki/ITO_World

look for ITO map & ITO mapper

All the best with adding Wikipedia links etc. Great to see collaboration between these two great enterprises. Your edits look spot on so far.

Happy mapping

Not sure how the StreetView data is collected but I think it is largely based on aerial imagery. I guess the answer is to wait for the new european Galileo satellites which will give sub-1m accuracy. But that could be 2019.

Or a bit of balloon aerial mapping?

I would say GPS would be okay for this type of surveying. Maybe adding a note= tag that it is approximate.

great stuff! looks excellent.