From what I understand, this
seems to summarize the position that most of those involved in the discussions would agree on.
Meaning, the introduction of a path=* classification in addition to the highway=path, instead of it being a new primary tag, would
- satisfy the need to categorise the various types of paths,
- not have many objections from those who don’t need them
As it would be a secondary tag, I think path would be more appropriate than pathway.
Then the text about deprecating the highway=footway (and others) would stay as-is. All clearly identified versions of paths could be added separately, including climbing, pathless, cycleway, motorcycleway, snorkelling route, and all the ones listed in the first post.
It looks to me that this is the growing consensus at the moment. Is that a fair assessment?
Should we narrow down the potential proposal to this? Meaning, trimming down the original post to focus on the sub-tag option.
Then, after some weeks of being open for comments, proceed with it becoming an actual proposal?