Monthly Archives: October 2019

Using OpenStreetMap to map urban pedestrian facilities

Most of the maps on this site were created at least in part with GIS data from OpenStreetMap (OSM). OSM (for those who do not know) consists of GIS data—that is geographic data in a format usable by computer mapping … Continue reading

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Facilities for pedestrians and cyclists in central Moscow

Moscow, as I pointed out in an earlier post, is quite a good city for pedestrians. There are high-quality sidewalks nearly everywhere, and there are lots of people using them. The enormously varied and generally attractive built environment guarantees that … Continue reading

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