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UID:pretalx-sotm2024-latam-WBZWCN@talks.staging.osgeo.org
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DESCRIPTION:Accessibility is a crucial factor in shaping people’s everyda
 y lives. Despite walking being one of the most common modes of transportat
 ion in urban areas\, many people face challenges in moving around safely a
 nd easily due to inadequate pedestrian infrastructure. Sidewalks\, which s
 erve as primary pathways for pedestrians\, are often poorly mapped. This i
 ssue is prevalent not only in authoritative government data but also in op
 en-source platforms like OpenStreetMap (OSM).\nWithin the OSM ecosystem\, 
 valuable tools exist for mapping pedestrian networks\, including sidewalks
 . Mapping sidewalks as separate geometries enhances the accuracy of routin
 g\, path lengths\, and topological connections\, which are essential for a
 ccessibility. Accurate mapping enables users to better navigate cities\, e
 specially those with mobility challenges. However\, despite the availabili
 ty of these tools\, sidewalks remain significantly underrepresented in OSM
 . This gap in mapping is partially due to a lack of awareness or hesitancy
  within the OSM community\, where road mapping often takes priority over p
 edestrian networks.\nOne promising solution is the use of street-level ima
 gery\, such as that provided by Mapillary\, to assist in the mapping of si
 dewalks. By using imagery\, contributors can extract essential details abo
 ut sidewalks\, such as surface material\, width\, and condition\, without 
 physically being on-site. This can significantly improve the quality and q
 uantity of sidewalk data in OSM\, making pedestrian networks more comprehe
 nsive and accessible.\nThe Sidewalk Mapping Workshop at State of the Map L
 ATAM 2024 aims to address these issues by introducing participants to the 
 fundamental concepts of accessibility and sidewalk mapping. The workshop i
 s divided into three sections. First\, participants will be introduced to 
 the basic concepts of accessibility and the importance of mapping pedestri
 an infrastructure\, with a focus on sidewalks. This segment will cover the
  challenges faced by pedestrians in cities with incomplete or poorly maint
 ained sidewalks and highlight the benefits of accurate mapping for accessi
 bility.\nThe second section of the workshop will focus on how to represent
  sidewalk networks on OSM. Participants will learn how to map sidewalks as
  separate geometries\, ensuring that they are connected to the broader ped
 estrian infrastructure. This hands-on section will also explore how to map
  additional features like crosswalks and ramps\, which are essential for c
 reating an inclusive urban environment.\nFinally\, the third section will 
 guide participants through the process of using OSM tags for mapping acces
 sibility features. Tags such as surface=*\, smoothness=*\, width=*\, and i
 ncline=* will be covered\, giving participants the tools they need to accu
 rately represent the state of sidewalks in their communities.\nBy educatin
 g participants on the value of mapping sidewalks and providing practical t
 ools\, the workshop aims to empower contributors to improve the pedestrian
  infrastructure in OSM. Ultimately\, this will lead to more accessible\, i
 nclusive cities for all.
DTSTAMP:20260521T021120Z
LOCATION:Sala I
SUMMARY:Sidewalk Mapping Workshop - Kauê de Moraes Vestena
URL:https://talks.staging.osgeo.org/sotm2024-latam/talk/WBZWCN/
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