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General Questions about the Rapid v2.5 Footways Dataset

1. What is Open Map Data (OMD)?

Open Map Data (OMD) is a data layer compiled by Meta using a combination of authoritative data sources, including open data layers provided by state and city level departments. The quality of OMD can vary due to the diverse range of sources it is derived from, which is why human validation is important. Note, OMD is Third-Party Content as defined in Rapid’s Terms of Use.

2. Why do we want to bring this data into OSM? Meta’s Maps team supports OpenStreetMap through tooling, community engagement, and financial contributions that support the OSM Foundation’s maintenance of the project. We believe that contributing OMD back into OSM will improve the map and increase the number of use cases for OSM data.

By merging OMD with OpenStreetMap (OSM), we can improve the overall quality and accuracy of the map data for everyone. This is because OSM mappers can validate and refine the data, resulting in a more comprehensive and reliable map. Additionally, incorporating OMD into OSM can lead to better data than either OSM or OMD alone, as it leverages the strengths of both datasets.

3. Is this data edited in any way by Meta?

Meta regularly updates the OMD layer every 2 weeks by conflating it with new and existing data in OSM. We also do a small amount of focused manual edits to remove any obviously erroneous data. Any new geometries added to OSM will be removed from the OMD layer so it will only surface geometries that are currently not in OSM. As updated data becomes available, we’ll consider adding it to the dataset on a case-by-case basis.

4. What license or attribution is the data under?

A list of the data sources, licensing, and attribution that contribute to the OMD layer can be found below.

**5. Where can I ask questions related to the OMD data? **

Please email osm@meta.com directly with any questions you have related to the OMD layer.

Attribution and License

The Open Map Data comes from a variety of sources. All carry permissive open licenses. Some have special terms or require attribution. These terms are outlined below.

  • Austin Communications and Technology Department Footway Centerlines

    Displayed on Rapid as: source:City of Austin TX Open Portal Data

    License: Unless otherwise noted in metadata, data sets available from Data.AustinTexas.gov are in the public domain.

  • Boston BDPA Footway Centerlines

    Displayed on Rapid as: Analyze Boston city of Boston Open Data Hub

    License: Open Data Commons Public Domain Dedication and License (PDDL).

  • Delaware Valley Regional Planning Commission Philadelphia Footway Centerlines

    Displayed on Rapid as: source:DVRPC Open GIS Data

    License: This data is made available for planning purposes only by the Delaware Valley Regional Planning Commission (DVRPC) as a public service and is provided AS IS for you to use at your own risk.

    Attribution: Please credit DVRPC as the source when using this data.

  • Denver DRCOG Planimetrics Footway Centerlines

    Displayed on Rapid as: source:Denver Open Data Catalog

    License: Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 license (CC BY 3.0).

    Attribution: Please credit the "City of Denver Open Data Catalog" and clearly indicate the license terms of this work (CC BY 3.0). Where possible, “City of Denver Open Data Catalog” should be hyperlinked to http://data.denvergov.org/ and “CC BY 3.0” should be hyperlinked to http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/.

  • Salt Lake City Open Data Footway Centerlines

    Displayed on Rapid as: source:Salt Lake City GIS Open Data

    License: Unless otherwise noted in metadata, data sets available from “Salt Lake City GIS Open Data” are in the public domain.

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