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Mapping for Transportation
November
Mapping is crucial for transportation as it provides a visual representation of routes, infrastructure, and geographic features, facilitating efficient navigation and planning. Accurate maps help identify the best pathways for vehicles, pedestrians, and cyclists, optimizing travel times and reducing congestion. They also enable logistics companies to streamline deliveries, enhance safety by highlighting potential hazards, and support emergency services in reaching their destinations quickly. Overall, effective mapping is essential for ensuring a well-organized and accessible transportation network.
Introduction to November's Theme
Are you ready to learn what we'll be mapping for this month? Check out the slides below to learn more about how you can map for transportation! Make sure to submit a blog this month using one or several of the prompts below.
Blog Prompts
1. What transportation do you use in your daily life? What are the most popular modes of transportation in your city and region?
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2. Are there any gaps in transportation access in your community you'd like to address? Who is affected, where do you see it, and how does it affect the community?
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3. If you were in local government, what is something you change about your local transportation system to make it more accessible?
Train Your Mappers
Overview of the Process
1. Create an OSM Account & Complete the iD Editor Walkthrough
2. Learn to Navigate the Tasking Managers & Find a Project
3. Selecting a Mapping Square
4. Tips to be a Good Mapper
5. Saving Your Edits & Submitting your Square
Mapping Project
TeachOSM: Mapping for Transportation Networks
Mapping Workflow
1. Go to https://tasks.teachosm.org/projects/1635
2. Sign in with your OSM Credentials
3. Read the instructions
4. Click 'Contribute'
5. Select an available mapping square
6. Start mapping! For this project, we are mapping buildings and roads
7. Make sure to save every 10 edits using your chapter hashtag (#TeenMaptivists, #TM_SchoolInitials, #maptivists24)
8. When you are done mapping, indicate that the square is completely mapped and click 'Submit'
Goal: 20-30 Edits!
Announcements
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Happy November, TeenMaptivists! Student Officers should encourage all participants to turn in blogs using the prompts above.
Planning a Local Map-a-Thon
In the above document, you will a brief overview of the purpose and objectives of the Local Map-a-Thon. We have also formulated some examples of activities your chapter may choose to do as well as some helpful tips and tricks.
After each Local Map-a-Thon, please submit a brief recap of what activity your chapter chose to do, using the above form. The form includes a section where you can upload some pictures for us to share with the broader network!