Understanding the wiki page on sidewalk

[Matija_Nalis]

@balchen

Looks easy!

It only looks so

For those interested just in summary on how to map those “areas designated for pedestrian traffic as an separate but unprotected lane on a road” (regardless how you’d call them) might be interested in: Sidewalks#As_a_pedestrian_lane_on_the_road wiki

(Spoiler alert: TIMTOWTDI)

[Peter_Elderson]

@flyingember

I would argue that local definitions matter much more than OSM. Mapping data should match local customs, local rules.

I would argue that OSM should describe local situations to the world, in a way that is understood by non-locals who do not know local signs and legislation.