Hi Mark,
Well at least that user name may provide some detail on who the actual company is behind the edits https://www.novasystems.com/au/what-we-do/global-alerting-platform#gap https://www.linkedin.com/in/harsimranjit-kaur-253a00196/?originalSubdomain=au If they continue to make incorrect edits (after changeset comments mentioning the errors) then I suggest another word to DWG Cheers - Phil From: Mark Pulley <mark.pull...@gmail.com> Sent: Thursday, 23 January 2025 8:38 PM To: Graeme Fitzpatrick <graemefi...@gmail.com> Cc: OpenStreetMap-AU Mailing List <talk-au@openstreetmap.org> Subject: Re: [talk-au] Question about using NSW Speed Zone Data in OSM I’m just following up on this. I haven’t seen the promised Wiki page regarding these edits. Harsimranjit Kaur’s last edit was 17 June 2024. Another user started doing similar edits starting on 8 July 2024. https://www.openstreetmap.org/user/Nova%20Systems%20GAP (Or is it the same user with a new account?) I’ve found one problematic edit from this user - https://www.openstreetmap.org/changeset/160414255 Msxspeed through Nimmitabel had been updated in 2021 following an official change of max speed from 60 to 50. Maxspeed was still 50 when I travelled through Nimmitabel in Nov 2024. (I had deleted my voice recording file after doing these edits, but found the voice recording in a Time Machine backup to confirm this was correct.) Maxspeed was changed to 60 by this user. (I’ve reverted this change tonight.) Sources for other changes by this user was "based on NSW Speed Data”, no source was given for this change, and the user has not responded to my query. I looked at the NSW Speed Data site, and it has maxspeed=50. I haven’t checked the other edits (now up to 149 changesets) I’ve had a look at the NSW Speed Zone interactive map, and have noticed a few incorrect speed zones in places. Mark P. On 6 Mar 2024, at 8:52 pm, Graeme Fitzpatrick <graemefi...@gmail.com <mailto:graemefi...@gmail.com> > wrote: They responded a few days ago but, as we're travelling atm, I didn't have a chance to do anything about it. Their response: "We sincerely appreciate your efforts in bringing to our attention the organised edits rules and guidelines, of which we were previously unaware. We acknowledge the necessity to adhere to these guidelines and commit to creating a wiki page for our organised edits accordingly. However, we kindly request some time to complete this task. Regarding our compliance with other editing rules, we are confident that we are fully adhering to them. It's important to note that our system utilises tools that rely on OpenStreetMap data. Upon discovering numerous discrepancies in the NSW speed zone data within OpenStreetMap, we initiated edits to rectify these inconsistencies. Our editing process follows a detailed verification procedure, outlined as follows: 1. A driver reports a speed discrepancy on a specific road. 2. The driver report undergoes thorough verification and is escalated for further examination. 3. We utilise NSW Speed Data (https://opendata.transport.nsw.gov.au/dataset/speed-zones) to verify the reported speed limit. 4. If the claimed speed limit aligns with the NSW Speed Data, we proceed to update it in OpenStreetMap. 5. Conversely, if the reported speed limit does not match the NSW Speed Data, we reject the claim. However, if multiple drivers report the same speed limit discrepancy over time, we request evidence from the drivers, often resulting in the provision of images depicting posted speed limit signs. Based on this evidence, we update the speed limits in OpenStreetMap accordingly. We are eager to address any discrepancies that other mappers may have reported concerning the edits we have made. Could they kindly provide us with evidence to facilitate a detailed investigation? This will enable us to reassess and update our map editing processes as necessary. Our primary objective in making these edits is to enhance the experience of our drivers and community. Therefore, we welcome any suggestions or further discussion that would contribute to ensuring the accuracy of our edits." Don't know if that answers the questions you have? I've suggested that they set up an account here to talk about what they are doing. Thanks Graeme
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