Key:virtual

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virtual
Description
Indicates that a section of highway only exist to enable routing.
Group: properties
Used on these elements
should not be used on nodesmay be used on waysshould not be used on areasshould not be used on relations (except multipolygon relations)
Status: in use

virtual=yes indicates that a section of highway only exists to enable routing. Examples of usage include paths drawn over pedestrian area's to enable routing; and connections between footways, cycleways, and roadways.

See also

  • cycleway=link - used to map gaps in cycling infrastructure to enable routing
  • footway=link - used to map gaps in pedestrian infrastructure to enable routing