Today I found out that it’s actually a lot easier to contribute to Open Street Map than I thought. There are some serious gaps in house addresses in my area and I was painstakingly using the built in browser editor in the browser.

But, you can use a FOSS app (available on fdroid) called StreetComplete that makes it a lot easier to help out filling in the gaps in your local map data.

It’s really fun - kind of like Pokémon Go but you are actually making an impact 😁

  • redcalcium@lemmy.institute
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    There is a “road” near my house in OSM that does not exist and OSM is always trying to route me though it, which is very annoying. Is there any way to mark them for removal? StreetComplete doesn’t seem to have that capability.

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      You can always long press on a problematic place and leave a freeform note. A more experienced mapper can then fix the issue.

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      1 year ago

      I have a similar problem. Two entrances to my building got their numbers reversed.

      If anybody knows if the app can fix it, i’l get it and make an account.

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        It should be possible using the address overlay in the app. Otherwise you could leave a note or use the web based editor on the OSM homepage.

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      You could use the editor on the website which although messy, would work fine for removing a road on mobile. Or you can use an app like Vespucci which is more advanced, but it also has a bit more of a learning curve. Or you can create a note like others have recommended but depending on the activity in the area might not be seen for a while.

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        1 year ago

        Wow you’re right! I didn’t know they have an online editor. I thought the app is the only way to submit changes. I’m able to delete the section of the road that don’t actually exist in my area, let’s see if the changes will be accepted. Thanks!

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          Yep, StreetComplete is one of the many editors for OpenStreetMap! Just to name a few:

          Mobile (Android & iOS Mixed):

          • Vespucci.
          • EveryDoor
          • Go Map!!

          Desktop:

          • iD (the online editor on the website)
          • RapiD
          • JOSM
          • Level0

          And many more! There’s a list on the OpenStreetMap wiki.