Need help updating OSM for Plymouth MA

[jomipa3 (Kathy Bunszell)]

I would like to update the OSM for Plymouth MA but I don’t feel comfortable doing it myself. I was wondering if anyone could do the editing for me.

1. Bradlee Lane- delete the last 3 nodes, they go off a cliff which heads to the ocean.

2. Owl Swamp Road- not a road at all just heavy woods.

3. Jackson’s Lane- delete the last 3 nodes, these go onto private property

4. Edison Access Road- it is a road, but it is the entrance to the old nuclear power plant and is not open to the public and secured by armed guards.

5. Cole’s Lane- Another real road that is under armed surveillance. It leads into the Plymouth County Sheriff private area. You can run up to the gate.

Saquish-This is privately owned peninsula by members of a trust. It has a guarded, gated entry and not open open to the public. All the streets on the peninsula should be marked private and not available to the public

Doublebrook-part of it is in the privately owned Old Sandwich Golf Club, again has a gated entrance. The part to the northwest that is in the green area is the golf club and needs to be changed to no public access.

I am still working my way through the roads, so there may be a few more to edit later.

If anyone can help, I would greatly appreciate it. If you need more details, let me know. Thanks!

(Kathy Bunszell - CityStrides)

[petje (Patrick Coenen)]

done. You could give it a try, it’s fun once you’ve done it once or twice.

[ericjrw (Eric Wes)]

@jomipa3 I totally agree with @petje ! It is quite fun!

There is helpful info here in the wiki:

About OpenStreetMap

Anyone can make edits in OpenStreetMap (OSM), all it takes is a free account. After you create your account, there is even a tutorial (see below) that teaches the basics of OSM editing, as well as a “Beginner’s Guide” Also, at the bottom of the OSM Welcome Page is this: No Time To Edit? Add a Note! If you just want something small fixed and don’t have the time to sign up and learn how to edit, it’s easy to add a note. Just go to the map and click the note icon [Note] This will add a marker …

OSM Basics

This is a resource that summarizes a few techniques for fixing common OpenStreetMap (OSM) errors that found their way into CityStrides. It is meant as a shortcut for those unwilling to navigate the OSM learning curve for the sake of a few edits, a more detailed write-up/guide can be found here. As of October 2020 map updates are being pulled into CityStrides, detail of the query can be found here. Signing up: Head over to https://www.openstreetmap.org/ and create an account for yourself. To st…

OpenStreetMap Chat

If you’re thinking about contributing to OpenStreetMap, then I’d suggest joining their unofficial Slack workspace. The people there have been immensely helpful. Request an account here: https://slack.openstreetmap.us Wait for account approval Log in with your account here: https://osmus.slack.com Once you’re in there, click “Channels” in the left navigation and search for “CityStrides” to join our channel There’s also the OpenStreetMap Wiki and the OpenStreetMap Help Forum.

[jomipa3 (Kathy Bunszell)]

Thanks for the help! I might give it a try one of these days if I get someone to walk me through it the first time, like one of my kids!

[jomipa3 (Kathy Bunszell)]

So, it has been over a month and I have not seen that any of these streets have been updated in CityStrides. Does it typically take this long to update?

[ericjrw (Eric Wes)]

@jomipa3 Not typically, but I read, in other threads that updates were delayed… But from what I see, looks like they started up again.

[jomipa3 (Kathy Bunszell)]

Ahh, anxiously awaiting the update. Lol

[ericjrw (Eric Wes)]

I recall approx. 6 weeks is the interval, but that is also subject to a lot of factors. I saw a post where a Strider was keeping diligent records on updates for several cities. I don’t recall the results, but I’ll see if I can find it.

[ericjrw (Eric Wes)]

Here’s one, but not the one I was thinking of: Status of city refresh

This is it: OSM Update Time Tracking - #9 by davemorin

But I recall seeing a better one, more like a spreadsheet, with the history of several city updates. If I find it, I’ll post back.