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Lets contribute to OpenStreetMaps! (www.openstreetmap.org)
submitted 1 day ago by Kualdir to c/buyeuropean@feddit.uk
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We've all already talked about switching away from google/apple maps to something like openstreetmaps, mapy, tomtom amigo, etc. But all of these services use openstreetmaps (UK non-profit) as a source and they still miss a lot of local data even for bigger cities!

If you have some spare time, think about adding a bit of data to the map with your local knowledge. There's a lot of business data missing that is on google maps like websites, phone numbers and opening hours but also stuff like parking lots and whether they're publicly accessible and free or not. Adding these makes the competition of ALL services using OSM as a source better.

I also use the mobile app https://streetcomplete.app/ and https://every-door.app/ to add data while on my walks, these make my walks more engaging and I actually take longer ones + see new places because of it. Streetcomplete also has a focus on important and easy to collect data with their default filters, and you can choose what you want to contribute.

If you really want to get into the thick of it and contribute more than just simple data you can always check out https://wiki.openstreetmap.org/wiki/How_to_contribute and see in which of the many ways you can contribute!

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[โ€“] Cheradenine@sh.itjust.works 9 points 1 day ago (2 children)

There is also SCEE and Vespucci if you want more editing ability

SCEE

https://f-droid.org/packages/de.westnordost.streetcomplete.expert/

Vespucci

https://f-droid.org/packages/de.blau.android/

[โ€“] alzymologist@sopuli.xyz 2 points 1 day ago (1 children)

Couldn't start using Vespucci, unfortunately. Too messy - when you are on the run, best you can do is make notes and record tracks to draw them later (or let others do it). I'm sure it has its uses though.

Trying DigiAgriApp now, with my sensor network and public mapping, this looks like path to some weird solarpunk grassroots future. Starting server from docker is surprisingly messy though, I still fail to patch it through https somehow.

[โ€“] Cheradenine@sh.itjust.works 3 points 1 day ago

I find Vespucci difficult to use as well. I put it out there as an option for others who might find StreetComplete lacking. SCEE hits the spot for me most of the time.

[โ€“] Kualdir 1 points 1 day ago (1 children)

As far as I read this is more stuff I'd do on desktop than mobile. But thanks for sharing for who finds this useful!

[โ€“] Cheradenine@sh.itjust.works 1 points 1 day ago

I linked to F-droid, they both work fine on mobile. Editing is easier on desktop though. I find replying to questions easier on desktop as well.