Blacksburg Mapping Party April2009
Participate in the first OSM Mapping Party of Blacksburg, Virginia! This mapping party will be focused on collecting information about cycling related features of Blacksburg. Methods for collecting information will include using GPS units, or for those less GPS savvy, annotating hard copy maps.
What are mapping parties?
Mapping parties are events where anyone can come and participate in the OpenStreetMap project. OpenStretMap is a free, open source map that can be contributed, edited and used by anyone anywhere. Mapping parties are social events where experienced and new mappers can meet to share and learn more about the project. The events are generally held in a public place, and allow time for discussion, mapping and editing. The event is open to all.
It's fun. It's free. You can help.
More about Mapping parties
Details
- When: Sunday April 5th, 10am - 3pm
- Where: Bollo's Cafe & Bakery Inc, 206 Draper Rd NW, Blacksburg, Virginia 24060
- Website: http://www.bolloscafe.com
- Contact: Spencer
- Event schedule:
- Sunday: 10am - 3pm
- 10:00 am: Introduction to OpenStreetMap for beginners.
- 10:30 am-1pm: Mapping time (walking/biking/driving)
- 1:00pm -3:00 pm: Uploading and Editing Map Data with refreshments and discussion.
- Sunday: 10am - 3pm
- Weather: This event is rain or shine.
- RSVP: please let us know that you will join us by contacting Spencer or RSVPing here: http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/2163854
Bring
- If you own a GPS or laptop computer, please bring it along. If not, we will have GPS units to loan.
- Please bring a digital camera, audio recorder or notepad to take notes about areas you are mapping (see Mapping Techniques - Mapping_techniques)
- Syncing photos with GPS tracks will be used to edit the map (see - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Geocoded_photo)
- Mode of transportation can be by foot, bike or car. I'll likely assigned groups areas based on what mode they are using.
- Weather: This event is rain or shine.
- RSVP: please let us know that you will join us by contacting Spencer or RSVPing here: http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/2163854
Mapping objectives
To map cycling related features of Blacksburg, VA (e.g. bike racks, street crossings, roundabouts, and other cycling related features). There is a project for displaying cycling related information from OpenStreetMap called OpenCycleMap (www.opencyclemap.org). Please take a look for ideas about what we'd like to map. Although we will be targeting cycling stuff, you are welcome to record whatever features you'd like to collect. If you have suggestions of other features to collect, add a comment here - http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/2163854
Resources and Information
Mapping
- Beginners Guide - Beginners'_Guide
- Mapping Techniques - Mapping_techniques
About OSM
- OSM Comparison - http://tools.geofabrik.de/mc/?mt0=googlemap&mt1=mapnik&lon=-80.41868&lat=37.22179&zoom=14
- OpenCycleMap - http://www.gravitystorm.co.uk/shine/cycle-info/
- New River Valley Bike Map - http://www.jspencerriddile.com/NRVBikeMap.html