I think I mentioned this already in this context: in many countries you are not allowed to cross roads everywhere you like. In Italy, for example, you are by law required to use cross-walks, unless they are further than 200m from your actual position. I know that this is very theoretical, but it could give us an idea to a practical solution for separately mapped foot and/or cycleways. 1) Map all foot/cycle crossings. 2) In addition map the occasional connecting driveway or side-roads to make reasonable foot and cycle routing possible.
Another aspect is the mapping of unmarked pedestrian crossings near road junctions, in those countries where by law pedestrians are allowed to cross near road junctions even if there is no painted or signposted crossing (implicit crosswalks). Mapping of sidewalks/sidepaths as part of the main road has all kinds of problems, like width and surface tagging, the relative position of foot and cycle paths, not to talk about roads like this <https://www.mapillary.com/map/im/y18g65Xwqk45C_TruYIoGw>, where any system breaks down. Volker <https://www.avast.com/sig-email?utm_medium=email&utm_source=link&utm_campaign=sig-email&utm_content=webmail> Virus-free. www.avast.com <https://www.avast.com/sig-email?utm_medium=email&utm_source=link&utm_campaign=sig-email&utm_content=webmail> <#DAB4FAD8-2DD7-40BB-A1B8-4E2AA1F9FDF2>
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