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Friday, 24. April 2026
OsmAnd
OsmAnd 5.3 (iOS)
OsmAnd 5.3 for iOS — Now Available!
OsmAnd 5.3 for iOS — Now Available!
Get ready to explore a new dimension. This update brings the highly anticipated 3D Buildings and Globe View to your iPhone, alongside a massive overhaul of the Trip Recording widgets. Whether you're navigating city skyscrapers or planning a transcontinental journey, version 5.3 offers more perspective and precision than ever before.
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What's new
3D buildings
with volumetric models and new selection/highlighting functionality;
Globe view
allowing you to display the map as a spherical Earth;
Introduced visual speeding indication to the
Speedometer widget
with tolerance warning and limit-exceed states;
Visibility and appearance
controls are available for map buttons;
Position icon size
can now be adjusted independently for Resting and Navigation modes;
New Trip Recording Widgets
: Max Speed and Average Slope; improved Uphill/Downhill;
Merge waypoints
into a Favorites folder;
Added
sharing link to any POI
CarPlay Enhancements
Improved
connectivity for paired OBD-II adapters
Popular places
layer updated with POI source selection and optional image previews on the map;
Other improvements and optimizations
, including redesigned graph axis selection and enhanced search results;
Bug fixes
Globe View
Globe View
allows you to display the map as a spherical Earth instead of a flat projection. This mode changes the geometry of the map surface and adapts map interaction to spherical navigation, providing a more realistic perspective for long-distance browsing.
Configure map → Topography → Globe View
3D Buildings
3D Buildings
feature displays buildings as volumetric 3D models instead of flat shapes.
Configure map → Topography → 3D Buildings
Speedometer Widget
Speedometer widget
now shows visual speeding alerts with color-coded tolerance and limit-exceed states, including animated transitions when crossing speed thresholds.
Map Buttons: Visibility & Appearance
Map buttons can now be fully customized. You can control the
visibility
and adjust the
appearance
of both default and custom (Quick Action) buttons.
Adjustable Position Icon Size
You can now resize the
My Location position icon
independently from the app’s text size. Separate size settings are available for Resting and Navigation modes, allowing better visibility while driving. The icon size can be adjusted from 50% to 300%, with 100% set as default.
New Trip Recording Widgets
The
Trip Recording plugin
has been expanded with smarter widgets that provide deeper insights into your activity, especially for cycling and hiking in hilly terrain.
Multiple Display Modes
Many Trip Recording widgets now support
Multiple Display Modes
. This allows you to toggle a single widget to show metrics for your overall trip or specifically for your
Last Uphill
or
Last Downhill
section. You can switch modes by tapping the widget or via the widget settings.
Max Speed Widget
The
Max Speed widget
displays your peak speed. In its new modes, you can see exactly how fast you went during your most recent descent or climb, helping you analyze performance on specific segments of your track.
Average Slope Widget
The
Average Slope widget
provides real-time data on the steepness of your current or last completed section. It’s an essential tool for gauging the difficulty of a climb or the intensity of a descent.
Moving Time Widget
The
Moving Time widget
now tracks your active duration with higher granularity. By switching modes, you can see exactly how much time you spent on your last uphill grind versus your last downhill cruise.
Updates copying Waypoints
Added
option
to copy waypoints between different Favorites folders or create new ones.
Share Link to any POI
You can now quickly
share a link
to any Point of Interest (POI) or custom map location. When you select an object on the map, the
Share
action generates a universal
osmand.net
URL.
This link can be opened by other OsmAnd users to find the exact location on their devices, or viewed in a web browser.
Weather Quick Actions
New quick actions make it easier to control
weather layers
directly from the map.
Show/Hide – Weather layers
works as a master toggle for all active weather layers. When turned off, it hides all currently enabled weather layers. When turned on again, it restores exactly the same set of layers that were active before.
Show/Hide – Wind animation
allows you to quickly enable or disable the wind animation layer independently.
CarPlay Enhancements
This update brings a more stable and feature-rich experience to your vehicle’s display, addressing key community requests for map appearance and post-arrival actions.
New "You Have Arrived" Dialog
When you reach your destination, CarPlay now displays a redesigned
post-navigation screen
. Instead of simply ending the trip, you are presented with several convenient actions:
Mark as parking position
: Save your current location as a parking spot for easy return later.
Find Parking:
Instantly search for nearby parking lots.
Recalculate route:
Useful if you need to adjust your route at the last moment.
Finish navigation:
Complete the trip and return to the main map.
Enhanced Map Controls
Always Show Dark Map:
You can now force the map to stay in Dark Mode regardless of your car's headlight status or the time of day. This is a highly requested feature for drivers who prefer high-contrast navigation at all times.
Smoother Location Icon:
The "My Location" cursor now moves more fluidly across the screen, providing a more natural and precise representation of your vehicle's position.
Dashboard Stability:
We've resolved an issue where the map could become unresponsive when viewed in the CarPlay Dashboard (multi-window) mode.
Improved OBD-II Connectivity
For users who monitor their vehicle's health and performance in real-time, we have significantly
improved the connectivity
for paired
OBD-II adapters
This update focuses on the stability of the Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) link between your iOS device and the adapter. The connection is now more resilient to interruptions, ensuring a steady flow of data—such as engine RPM, speed, and fuel consumption—directly into your OsmAnd widgets and GPX logs.
Faster Reconnection:
The app now reconnects more reliably when you return to your vehicle.
Data Accuracy:
Improved handling of sensor data packets reduces "frozen" values in your dashboard widgets.
Popular Places
The
Popular Places
layer has been significantly updated to provide more control over how you discover points of interest. This feature helps you find the most notable locations in an area, now with improved data source management and visual previews.
Configure map → Show on map → Popular places (Wikipedia)
POI Source Selection
You can now choose between
Online
and
Offline
sources for Popular Places.
Online:
Fetches the most up-to-date popularity data from OsmAnd servers.
Offline:
Uses data stored within your downloaded
Wikipedia maps
, allowing you to discover top sites even without an internet connection.
Image Previews on Map
To make the map more interactive, you can now enable
image previews
. When this option is toggled on, small thumbnails from Wikipedia appear directly on the map for top-rated locations. This helps you visually identify landmarks and decide where to head next without needing to open the full POI description.
Unsupported Maps Management
The
Updates
tab now detects unsupported and overlapping region maps. If a map has been deprecated and replaced by smaller regional maps, it appears under a new Unsupported maps section. You can review the list, remove outdated maps individually or use Delete all to clean them up at once (with confirmation). Large overlapping region maps are hidden to prevent duplication and confusion, helping keep your map data organized and up to date.
Other Improvements
Redesigned Graph Axis Selection
The "Analyze on map" graph now includes a redesigned axis selection menu. The new interface allows configuring both the X-axis and Y-axis in a single sheet and supports selecting up to two data types for the Y-axis. Additional data sources such as
external sensors
and
vehicle metrics (OBD-II)
are now available when present in the track data, making it easier to analyse different aspects of a recorded track.
Enhanced Search Result Details
POI search results have been improved with a more consistent city display, optional thumbnails, and a refined layout to help you identify locations at a glance.
Improved Trail and Route Interaction
We’ve refined how the map handles
taps on trails and hiking/cycling routes
. This update ensures that selecting a route directly from the map consistently opens the correct details and highlights the entire path, fixing previous issues where the selection would fail or become unresponsive. Route shields for specialized activities—including fitness, running, and canoe routes — are now fully interactive.
"Distance by Tap" Refinement
Improved the "Distance by tap" tool to prevent the ruler from accidentally appearing or changing state while you are swiping or moving the map. The tool now correctly distinguishes between a deliberate tap to measure distance and general map navigation.
Widget Icon Visibility
Added a new option
to show or hide icon on widgets
. This allows for a cleaner, more minimalist dashboard by displaying only data, which is especially useful for medium and large widget layouts.
Bug fixes
Fixed
ETA not updating in Navigation widgets
while the vehicle is stationary;
Fixed
map behavior for trails/routes opening on the map
Fixed
wrong language displayed in Wikipedia POI details
Fixed
broken UI and corrupted X-axis scale in "Analyze on Map" for segments
Fixed
crash during navigation by track with or without "Snap to road" enabled
Fixed
Selection Pin offset when selecting a point from the "What's here" menu
Fixed
CarPlay: Next turn widget background unexpectedly turning red during navigation
Fixed
3D map view not being preserved after a route preview
Resolved
issue where Waypoint and folder icons would disappear after renaming a folder and restarting the app
Resolved
UI issue where character descenders were cropped in the Next turn widget
Resolved
issue where temporary GPX files were visible in search results
Resolved
issue where vehicle parameters did not correctly respect changes to measurement units or region settings
Fixed
issue where tapping Favorites on the map would fail if the map was rotated
Fixed
issue where POIs would fail to render if the OSM notes layer was enabled under poor internet connectivity
Resolved
issue where the POI context menu displayed redundant categories or tags
Fixed
issue where the customized route line color would not update until the page was refreshed
Fixed
issue where Bremen was displayed inconsistently compared to other German regions on the map
If you have suggestions for improving the iOS version of the app, please get in touch with us. We appreciate and welcome your contribution to the further development of OsmAnd.
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Thursday, 23. April 2026
OpenStreetMap User's Diaries
work on iD and iD tagging schema - report
From February 21th to April 23th I spend 192 extra hours on iD and iD tagging schema, thanks to funding from OpenStreetMap Foundation. This grant is now complete and I want to report on progress made thanks to it.
And I want to also thank for other help:
Kyℓe Hensel (k-yle) and Martin Raifer (tyrasd) for multiple meetings to process found PRs/issues (as some actions requi
From February 21th to April 23th I spend 192 extra hours on iD and iD tagging schema, thanks to
funding from OpenStreetMap Foundation
. This grant is now complete and I want to report on progress made thanks to it.
And I want to also thank for other help:
Kyℓe Hensel (k-yle) and Martin Raifer (tyrasd) for multiple meetings to process found PRs/issues (as some actions required consultations or can be taken only by maintainers)
authors of pull requests, for preparing code - I also want to thank all people who made good faith contributions but where PR were either sadly closed without merge for some reason (or are not yet processed at all - sadly many are still waiting)
authors of various useful issues
people who provided feedback by reviewing - github, on forums
special thanks for language advise to Brian Sperlongano (ZeLonewolf) and Minh Nguyễn (1ec5) and others
everyone else who helped
Here is list of pull requests and issues that were processed during that time, with very limited commentary. I will post also report on forums with more commentary and without detailed listing of issues and PRs.
I want to mention also that substantial design and review work was spend on
schema builder
to unblock its release. Work on including relation structure knowledge into tagging schema
[1]
[2]
took hours, but is not listed below as this PRs are not yet merged. Though it is getting closer now that
blocker was resolved
Disclaimer: I took these notes while working and looked over for mistakes before publishing (fixing some), but I have not tripple checked everything. If you see a mistake, please let me know.
I tested and reviewed this changes prepared by others, recommended changes to be merged and it was followed by maintainers:
Fix confusing ‘Point should be a point’ warning
(by k-yle)
Bump eslint from 10.0.0 to 10.0.2
(by dependabot[bot])
Add
contact:instagram
field for POIs
(by sbraz) - for the record I dislike both contact: prefixes and Instagram
Rename High Jump Pit to High Jump Area for mapping accuracy
(by ak8abhinay)
Remove icon color override
(by hlfan)
fix: correct duplicate
parking:left:capacity
in osmSummableTags
(by JaiswalShivang)
Add
group_only=*
field and don’t ask for
guest_house=*
on tourism=hostel
(by tiptoptom)
Stop deprecating landuse=basin (#1804)
(by ashree2118)
Add field
sidewalk
on
highway
presets
(by tordans)
Replace misleading icon for tourism=viewpoint with new temaki-viewpoint
(by ak8abhinay)
increase the limit for recent presets from 4 to 8
(by k-yle)
avoid ambiguous wording in the
crossing_ways
validator
(by k-yle)
Route relation labeling (again)
(by tyrasd)
Enable territory-level phone hints
(by Vectorial1024)
Show access field on amenity=shelter if tagged (#887)
(by ashree2118)
Add preset for a Biathlon Range
(by olafkryus)
Add horse walker preset (
animal=horse_walker
(by Hufkratzer)
remove pointless dependency
(by k-yle)
Add
opening_hours
moreField to
landuse=cemetery
(by gy-mate)
make GitHub recognise that this repo contains mostly JSON, not JS
(by k-yle)
Use temaki icons for pickleball, foosball
(by tjasz)
never apply the reverse operation to
railway:turnout_side
(by k-yle)
de-duplicate streetlevel code
(by k-yle)
Add support field to memorial plaque preset (Resolves #1381)
(by ashree2118)
[Mapilio] Add username field
(by sezerbozbiyik)
Use
roentgen-building_construction
icon for building construction preset
(by ak8abhinay)
Add term to mosque preset
(by sanatsathaye)
Use fas-jar icon for honey shop preset
(by ak8abhinay)
Add christian denomination search terms to improve preset discoverability
(by Ambuj123554)
Add ‘art museum’ search term to Museum preset
(by Kayd-06)
fixed bug in
canSumTags
logic: correctly determine numeric tag values
(by JaiswalShivang)
Bump eslint from 10.0.3 to 10.1.0 in the eslint group
(by dependabot[bot])
Omit religion=none from suggested options of religion field for places of worship
(by ak8abhinay)
render shared bicycle/foot paths with a dedicated colour
(by k-yle)
preserve natural=coastline on outer ways during Merge operation (Fixes #11816)
(by Kaushik4141)
dereference at build-time
(by k-yle)
I tested, approved and merged improvement prepared by someone else:
Add
ref
field to
railway=derail
(by gy-mate)
Add preset for
natural=arete
(by ashree2118)
Use dedicated geyser icon for geyser preset - thanks to quincylvania for an icon
(by ak8abhinay)
Add preset for
amenity=kitchen
(#1631)
(by ashree2118)
Add icons to
playground=*
field
(by tordans)
Use dedicated motorcycle parking icon
(by ak8abhinay)
Piercing Studio and
piercing
field for tattoo parlors
(by cuatim)
Add min_age to escape room and trampoline park moreFields
(by ivanfang-dev)
Adding “sport” field for
leisure=bowling_alley
(#1973)
(by petercooperjr)
Bump the github-actions group with 2 updates
(by dependabot[bot])
Add
operator
moreField to POIs
(by gy-mate)
Update archaeological_site.json - Added terms
(by danieldegroot2)
add missing colon in tag key of
plant:output
multiCombo field
(by tyrasd)
Add preset for
man_made=geoglyph
(by ak8abhinay)
Add
disused:aeroway=*
preset
(by Geo-2695)
Add more denominations as search terms to Christian place_of_worship
(by michaelblyons)
Add
food=
field to pub and bar presets
(by ak8abhinay)
Add preset for
leisure=summer_camp
(by ashree2118)
Bump prettier from 3.8.1 to 3.8.2
(by dependabot[bot])
Bump actions/upload-artifact from 7.0.0 to 7.0.1 in the github-actions group
(by dependabot[bot])
Add
indoor_seating
field as yes/no boolean, add seating fields to bakeries as moreFields
(by codeinabox)
Add “pickleball” as value to Sports field
(by tyrasd)
Bump prettier from 3.8.2 to 3.8.3
(by dependabot[bot])
I suggested merging own code written before grant started and it was followed:
do not suggest that QA suggestion is always improvement
(by matkoniecz)
Add
cuisine=ethiopian
support (more than 500 uses)
(by matkoniecz)
Changes I implemented myself:
update Mateusz status and mention OpenStreetMap Foundation role
(by matkoniecz) - document funding from OSMF
Add ‘chimney cake’ to pastry terms
(by matkoniecz) - done trivial search term PR
decapitalise “Pull Request” and nouns
(by matkoniecz) - degermanify English documentation
add crossreferenced to valid words to stop linter from spamming about supposed error
(by matkoniecz) - minor lint thing
Fix typo in CHANGELOG.md
(by matkoniecz) - even minor typo thingy
Add example to stringsCrossReference
(by matkoniecz)
Use primarily primary operation name in shortcut listing
(by matkoniecz)
Use primarily primary operation name in shortcut listing
(by matkoniecz)
not every bunker is a building
(by matkoniecz)
Add old_name= support
(by matkoniecz)
Add floating dock terms to dock.json
(by matkoniecz)
Support additional surface keys.
(by matkoniecz)
apply bike terms
(by matkoniecz)
Remove ‘maxweight’ field from man_made=bridge
(by matkoniecz)
if example was changed to sport then reference also should be
(by matkoniecz)
Fix broken override moreFields in tea.json
(by matkoniecz)
Add missing inheritance in moreFields
(by matkoniecz)
Add cuisine=british support (more than 500 uses)
(by matkoniecz)
man_made=silo improvements
(by matkoniecz)
Improve terms of “adult entertainment” presets
(by matkoniecz)
Document imageURL ban
(by matkoniecz)
fix spelling of terms of toilet preset
(by matkoniecz)
try using more fitting and unique icon for building=allotment_house
(by matkoniecz)
Update Font Awesome icon links to version 7
(by matkoniecz)
Add an icon to beacon_isolated_danger, reorder properties
(by matkoniecz)
Change shop=outpost icon from generic to more unique one
(by matkoniecz)
Change waterfall icon to ‘roentgen-waterfall’
(by matkoniecz)
Use fontawesome’s water icon for Mud
(by matkoniecz)
Use more unique icon for covered reservoir.
(by matkoniecz)
Change office=guide icon from ‘maki-suitcase’ to ‘temaki-briefcase-info’
(by matkoniecz)
bottle return vending machine gets bottle-specific icon
(by matkoniecz)
Use dedicated hotpot icon - thanks to novolife for the icon
(by matkoniecz)
Add “sex therapist” to healthcare=counselling terms
(by matkoniecz)
make aerialway osmism searchable
(by matkoniecz)
inherit properties from office=coworking to amenity=coworking_space
(by matkoniecz)
sort, lowerscase terms
(by matkoniecz)
Add foot=yes assumption on highway=living_street
(by matkoniecz)
Express sub-preset relation in file structure
(by matkoniecz)
use dedicated icon for sit-up station
(by matkoniecz)
Combined foot-cycleways listed in Paths category
(by matkoniecz)
Try radio selector for Direction fields
(by matkoniecz)
link opening hours specs
(by matkoniecz)
Add “dry cleaning” term to dry cleaner
(by matkoniecz)
Add ‘Unspecified Building Type’ for building=yes
(by matkoniecz)
less generic icon for tailings ponds - thanks to enzet for an icon
(by matkoniecz)
less generic icon for barrier=log - thanks to enzet for an icon
(by matkoniecz)
less generic icon for building=service - thanks to enzet for an icon
(by matkoniecz)
less generic icon for shop=nuts - thanks to enzet for an icon
(by matkoniecz)
less generic icon for shop=wigs - thanks to enzet for an icon
(by matkoniecz)
make glasshouse search find greenhouse
(by matkoniecz)
add cycleway as an optional field to service roads
(by matkoniecz)
create hidden building=glasshouse referencing =greenhouse
(by matkoniecz)
cycleway and sidewalk - to moreFields of highway=trunk
(by matkoniecz)
cycleway and sidewalk - moreFields highway=trunk_link
(by matkoniecz)
Make more clear that building_area may not need building value to be filled
(by matkoniecz)
Change direction_vertex_dual field to type ‘radio’
(by matkoniecz)
Remove copyright year in LICENSE.md
(by matkoniecz)
fix fixing typo
(by matkoniecz)
Remove copyright year in LICENSE.md
(by matkoniecz)
Add comment explaining meaning of fields
(by matkoniecz)
render labels (and icon) for animal=horse_walker features
(by matkoniecz)
combo’ to ‘radio’ type in more fields
(by matkoniecz)
mini_roundabout: deemphasize direction= field
(by matkoniecz)
treat landuse=basin as water areas on map
(by matkoniecz)
fix parking=sheds description
(by matkoniecz)
Use two hands icon for shop=second_hand
(by matkoniecz)
use tunnel icon for playground=tunnel_tube
(by matkoniecz)
Use multiple people icon for Coworking Space
(by matkoniecz)
Make generic playground equipment searchable
(by matkoniecz)
Switch incline_steps to radio field
(by matkoniecz)
add “food truck” as amenity=fast_food term
(by matkoniecz)
add “bathroom fixtures” as search term to
shop=bathroom_furnishing
(by matkoniecz)
update Transifex instructions
(by matkoniecz)
Try more unique abstract icon for enforcement relations
(by matkoniecz)
Icon for building=civic and building=public
(by matkoniecz)
preset search - match when preset text is in term
(by matkoniecz)
Deemphasize proposal process in guidelines
(by matkoniecz)
Clarify on usage count necessary for tag to be established
(by matkoniecz)
shop=travel_agency - add “tours” terms
(by matkoniecz)
make “retirement home” find something, some extra terms
(by matkoniecz)
Bump the github-actions group across 1 directory with 2 updates
(by dependabot[bot]) (can also go into “I approved merging”, I guess)
Add parking: tags for highway=trunk
(by matkoniecz)
add tunnel_tube icon also to playground= dropdown
(by matkoniecz)
Use temaki-sail icon for sailmaker
(by matkoniecz)
Add trolley_wire for highway=trunk and trunk_link
(by matkoniecz)
Move
diplomatic
field to radio type
(by matkoniecz)
Move
volcano:status
field to radio type
(by matkoniecz)
userproof monitoring_station (add “weather station” search term)
(by matkoniecz)
Add hidden preset for shop=ice_cream referencing amenity=ice_cream
(by matkoniecz)
Allow more dependabot PRs at the same time
(by matkoniecz)
fix dead link
(by matkoniecz)
fix dead links by replacing by IA links
(by matkoniecz)
Update CONTRIBUTING.md file
(by matkoniecz)
remove link to removed docs
(by matkoniecz)
add support for building=supermarket in value dropdown
(by matkoniecz)
keep terms in order
(by matkoniecz)
allow icons for radio field
(by matkoniecz)
fix some typos
(by matkoniecz)
ignore minor update of prettier
(by matkoniecz)
note that my grant was completed and it is again 100% unpaid hobby again
(by matkoniecz)
I recommended rejection and it was followed
Add validation to flag redundant area=yes tag (fixes #9260)
(by FaisalMisbah23)
Update core.yaml
(by jidanni)
Show validation suggestion for non-matching field pattern
(by Shyam-123pandey)
persist overlay layer states across sessions fixes(#11777)
(by Kaushik4141)
Refactor Address Suggestion Logic to Improve Readability and Align with Addressing Standards. Fixes #10541
(by Deeptanshu-sankhwar)
Reduce duplication in utilKeybinding map initialization
(by hlfan)
11557 : used combine instead of merge
(by ChehakTrehan)
Fix lanes visualizer bug by flattening osmLanes structure
(by Kayd-06) (suggested in
Lane visualizer broken and displays NaN dimensions for directional lane tags
(by Kayd-06) )
Copy coordinates at pointer location
(by alexmodesto73) (suggested on meeting, the same for some below)
request to square buildings to 90 degrees with the Q key command
(by FransS1945)
Automatic address parsing for lazy input
(by jidanni)
Add trashcan icon for even unfilled items
(by jidanni)
v3 new feature: undelete (database) object
(by sun-geo)
Don’t show maxspeed if maxspeed:forward &/or maxspeed:backward is set
(by JokerGermany)
Fix taxiway connection to runway centerline validation
(by whileds)
Feature: Persist edit highlights across sessions
(by 0xatulpatil)
Enhance map data editing: toggle highlight state and persist settings
(by youssefelzedy)
feat: Persist highlight unsaved edits mode across sessions
(by AnarchistHoneybun)
Change Category UI
(by lectrician1)
[Feature Request] Direct Link to Wiki
(by sevku)
Dockerization
(by DearRude)
Add lanes=* field on highway=service
(by Oivo35)
fix: Rename merge operation title to “Merge (combine)” in keyboard shortcuts
(by Ayushdas1904)
onboarding: line mode bug
(by secretmango)
Add map filter for sidewalks
(by paaspaas00)
hand tool
(by eliaz051)
add a link next to foreign keys
(by k-yle)
Inconsistent highlighting of changes while in uplod dialog
(by draunger)
Feature Request - intercept “back button” navigation with a confirmation dialogue.
(by gmckone)
Clicking “Add a bridge” doesn’t always add a bridge.
(by GPSpilot)
assist++ user in choosing newest background imagery.
(by mfrasca)
Have more detailed third party icons privacy settings
(by Robot8A)
Don’t throw away identical tags. Warn instead.
(by jidanni)
Feature Type change based on Name tag
(by oxzi)
Realations have problems
(by DelvecchioSimone12051996)
Please remove tracker
(by dafadllyn)
tel no. validation
(by SharanRP)
ID do not allow to delete a node if part of a way “Not completely downloaded” even been small portion
(by jjiglesiasg)
Add a lightweight ‘Background tasks’ indicator (downloads/uploads/validation)
(by FaisalMisbah23)
Cannot add Address preset with v3 browser
(by quincylvania)
Flag missing wikidata tag if object has wikipedia tag
(by doublah)
Highlight streets with no name
(by nighto)
Sidebar auto-scroll when dragging relation members near top/bottom
(by FaisalMisbah23)
Fix move (M/drag) not working after toggling Data panel with node selected (#9582)
(by FaisalMisbah23)
Fix background list tooltip showing ‘undefined’ (fixes #12013)
(by FaisalMisbah23)
Add Select all members button for relations (fixes #9982)
(by FaisalMisbah23)
Fix issue #5000: When adding Turn Restrictions, split the from and to wa
(by icysun)
Sidebar fixed with standard scrolling to left sidebar
(by Kushal-np)
Add 2025 hennepin county imagery
(by freaker2112)
Fix Panoramax/ Pannellum wheel zoom smoothing for Firefox
(by anuragc0des)
Dynamically shift panels only when overlapping menu (fixes #11516)
(by maddysib)
Add missing Mapillary mouseover tooltips using i18n keys (#11670)
(by kashydoesnothing)
Fix Panoramax/ Pannellum wheel zoom smoothing for Firefox
(by anuragc0des)
feat-created mouseover on relations
(by draunger)
Fix tab-autocomplete matching for case-sensitive fields
(by Mayankaggarwal8055)
Fixed last modified
(by ChehakTrehan)
Fix region-specific presets in Recently Used list (#11405)
(by Kayd-06)
Enhance API error messages in status bar
(by Kayd-06)
add a link next to foreign keys
(by k-yle)
added-move nodes with touchscreen
(by draunger)
Integrate KyFromAbove oblique imagery
(by Sikandar1310291)
tag:mapillary= with more than image id e.g. rotation/zoom refuse to open
(by flohoff)
iD deletes key network:type when applying traffic_calming to the node
(by ProBackup-nl)
iD is too bold in the “Warnings” about potential errors
(by dieterdreist)
iD deletes key network:type when applying traffic_calming to the node
(by ProBackup-nl)
A couple of strings fixes/typos
(by Porkepix)
Feature Request: Ask for a Yes / No confirmation when hitting the ‘Ignore This Issue’
(by sekerob)
shop=* may be vertex in line without being tagging error
(by matkoniecz)
Suggest adding an
entrance=*
node to fix ‘disconnected highway’ errors
(by k-yle)
create preset for ‘Ship Berth’ (
seamark:type=berth
(by k-yle)
Add recommended sauna related fields from ‘leisure=sauna’ Wikipage
(by onnimonni)
address_formats.json: add addr:housename to Turkish
(by ddpasa)
Improve adding abandoned railways
(by thegrasshopper104)
Add the ability to convert highway=crossing ways into highway=footway + footway=crossing
(by theadventurer62)
Feature types not populating
(by alphazulu-td)
Why are presets not unified across editors?
(by Tomagori) (converted into discussion)
Wrong destination/start points at Bukit Timah Road, Singapore
(by eczyj)
Selecting multiple buildings
(by thany)
updated feature_list for enter on first searched feature issue #8160
(by M3yby)
Did click Tag Higher: but still looks like lower
(by jidanni)
Shortcut notation when referring to other features
(by jidanni)
Feature Request: Change the symbol on a T connection 3 or more lines meet.
(by sekerob)
Custom map display issue on Onrender.com.
(by grototoro)
Sources only working with HTTP not accessible in iD
(by rbuffat)
Fix styling of lines with both highway and railway
(by ansis)
Support bbox token for custom map data
(by honnip)
Disable ‘recently used features’ icon list at the top when on smartphone
(by thibaultmol)
Design of post save screen needs refinement
(by bhousel)
Hiding some map features prevents drawing in v3
(by boothym)
Hiding Map features
(by mmd-osm)
Inspector obscures selection on the left
(by 1ec5)
Toolbox popup items are unselectable
(by 1ec5)
Account for assistant when centering feature
(by quincylvania)
I recommended closing as fixed (not listing ones closed by PR merges):
Please make new release (with updated ELI)
(by mnalis)
Validator suggests to remove emergency=yes from highway=*
(by Oivo35)
add option to limit values of a field on a “per preset” basis
(by tyrasd)
Removal of highway=no
(by 10992-osm)
Provide easy cleanup of census:population
(by 1ec5)
To many edits warning is to broad
(by Adamant36)
[Solved] gpx parameter in URL causes Application error
(by answerquest)
Incorrect warning for crossing between man_made=bridge and cutting=* on different layers
(by pie3636)
Accepting editor proposals results in overwriting the network tag of buslines by operator information
(by A67-A67)
correct guessed values for capacity
(by Bibi56)
iD is too bold in the “Warnings” about potential errors
(by dieterdreist)
Prioritize search results based on usage
(by quincylvania) (got closed as rejected)
Arabic translation
(by abdullahO2)
Cannot see documentation for diet: tags
(by paulklie)
Splitting the road, breaks TR relation
(by maning)
After merge, flag conflicting tags
(by jfirebaugh)
When Nominatim Returns a Street-level Geocode, Focus on the Point Result
(by iandees)
Default layer in NL needs a new link (PDOK)
(by brabo)
[BUG] Wrong tagging when upgrading landuse=reservoir on a node.
(by BubbaJuice)
Validator suggests changing
name
to outdated Wikidata
official name
(P1448) ignoring end dates
(by maninthemiddle01)
Names of imagery not always visible
(by Mahabarata)
Clicking on “nn hidden features” should open the screen to adjust the filters
(by jidanni)
I closed it outright as fixed (not listing ones closed by PR merges):
validator colored background is not clickable (yellow/red), user must target warning text
(by matkoniecz)
cycleway vs. cycleway:both
(by mangerlahn)
Preset for a way designated for both cyclists and pedestrians, with separate spaces (segregated=yes)
(by matkoniecz)
how to handle externally hosted (“imageURL”) icons
(by tyrasd)
Feature Request: Add cultural_centre preset
(by EvanCarroll)
Why does /dist/fields include outdated definitions?
(by tordans)
I closed it outright:
Offer to upgrade generic named features to use proper tagging
(by matkoniecz)
Broken linking for German Matrix
(by matkoniecz)
Stop showing discardable keys like created_by
(by matkoniecz)
Rendering Busway
(by Emabarto01)
The cafeteria icon is not the same as the fast food icon
(by maro-21)
Complain about boundary=administrative and landuse=residential tagged on the same area
(by matkoniecz)
building:part=* and building=* on the same element makes no sense
(by matkoniecz)
There is a preset for barrier=entrance but you cannot find it via search
(by Openstreetmapler)
Do not propose tags for “automatic” upgrades which have more than x uses
(by dieterdreist)
Add more translatable strings for
craft
values
(by kjonosm)
disappearing parking lot name
(by maro-21)
Pumps and wells related deprecations
(by flacombe)
tagging schema for craft=atelier
(by tiptoptom)
Traffic mirror has inaccurate or incorrect icon
(by danieldegroot2)
Improve
reference
for “LGBTQ+ Community Center”
(by tordans)
Add building:levels to building=construction
(by maro-21)
Change the name of
Lawyer office
(by Dimitar5555)
Add palm tree preset – needs tagging clarification first
(by tordans)
Stop tagging
area=yes
highway=footway
as incorrect
(by unbeatable-101)
Add a warning for
construction=yes
(by Dimitar5555)
Add warnings for sport tags without physical feature tags
(by Hufkratzer)
Added a preset for motorcycle parts, aliases for optician & greengrocer
(by NLBRT)
Create Police Detention Facility preset
(by novolife)
modernise bus route fields
(by prototype99)
House numbers layer on map editor
(by anithaswain-tomtomexternal)
Make ‘board:title’ a default key instead of ‘name’ when editing ‘information=board’
(by m-hew)
Add board:title property for information boards
(by nyqvist)
“footway” search should find Sidewalk among other entries
(by matkoniecz)
Add level field to shop=tea preset
(by ahmedattlam10)
Update speciality.json
(by kjonosm)
add Onshore Wind Farm preset
(by novolife)
delivery=only is not detected as possible value; currently only boolean value is possible
(by carstenhag)
add Watchtower Preset
(by novolife)
Add xmas:feature preset
(by miche101)
Replace shop=water_sports with shop=surf
(by maro-21)
Add a preset for
barrier=sliding_gate
(by Dimitar5555)
Add preset for barrier=sliding_gate (Resolves #1171)
(by ashree2118)
add compressed_air field to shop=scuba_diving and amenity=dive_centre
(by Adamant36)
Add a preset for truck parking lots
(by Dimitar5555)
support handrail:left/right/center
(by Elefant-aus-Wuppertal)
delivery=only is not detected as possible value; currently only boolean value is possible
(by carstenhag)
New more unique planter icon.
(by matkoniecz)
Add
crossing:whistle
field
(by arch0345)
Link directionalCombo iD commit
(by matkoniecz)
Add tag opening_hours:signed=no to mark object where no signed opening hours info visible from outside
(by cuatim)
Fix: enforce LF line endings to resolve prettier errors on Windows
(by Kayd-06)
Add boundary=marker preset
(by dheeraj12347)
Add
generator:solar:modules
field
(by ahmedattlam10)
Deprecated bath:open_air to location=outdoor
(by Oivo35)
Add amenity=stage
(by Oivo35)
Add support for animal feeding places
(by DujaOSM)
Billiards / Cue Sports types
(by danieldegroot2)
Add preset for
amenity=kick-scooter_parking
(by Dimitar5555)
add strings for landuses and government
(by novolife)
Added a preset for summer-camp
(by SanaliSLokuge)
roentgen icon for buffer stop seems better
(by matkoniecz)
Add preset for natural=shrubbery
(by Creatifycode)
Remove building=ruins preset
(by AntMadeira)
Add school category
(by HasinduBimsara)
Correct preset for boundary marker
(by kubahaha)
extra field for dentists
(by tiptoptom)
Add dogs allowed field to more presets 🐕 🐕‍🦺 🐩
(by onnimonni)
remove default
building=yes
for Police and add Police Building preset & field
(by novolife)
Update playground bridge icon
(by HasinduBimsara)
remove support for residential= ?
(by matkoniecz)
Add presets for buoys other than red and green
(by jsavage)
add Weather Station preset
(by novolife)
Minimal weather station PR
(by matkoniecz)
Improve search terms for organic supermarket preset
(by ayushkumar9122006)
Add shrubbery.json preset for natural category
(by Akshat2401MM02)
Add dedicated Indian fast food preset
(by dheeraj12347)
Limit service namespace scheme to non-redundant usage or ax it
(by Adamant36)
Add translatable labels and descriptions to seamark:type field
(by kjonosm)
_emergency.json: Added check_date to fields
(by jpds)
Note: I reviewed issues looking for ones worth closing after someone opened PR implementing dubious or bad issue proposed years ago, which was not rejected but should have been. This repeated few times.
08:21 •
a day ago
Как не ссорится с другими энтузиастами?
Часто у энтузиастов проблема - каждый по своему добавляет обьекты. Могу привести примеры с профилями:
Toli99 - лююююто парится над добавлением, но иногда косячит тем, что подсматривает на гугл карты где не всегда дома отмечены, а точки в разброс.
excfs - тоже красавчик, но добавляет менее детально, обчыно делает всё по спутниковым снимакам бинг, всё, только устаревшие спутниковые снимки, иначе я
Часто у энтузиастов проблема - каждый по своему добавляет обьекты. Могу привести примеры с профилями:
Toli99 - лююююто парится над добавлением, но иногда косячит тем, что подсматривает на гугл карты где не всегда дома отмечены, а точки в разброс.
excfs - тоже красавчик, но добавляет менее детально, обчыно делает всё по спутниковым снимакам бинг, всё, только устаревшие спутниковые снимки, иначе я не могу обьяснить что на более новом полотне спутниковых снимков на картах допустим видно новый обьект, но в местегде он работал это по неизвестной причине не добавлено. Хотя он всё равно такой же энтузиаст.
Они друг с другом не контактируют и друг другу не мешают, но это идеальная битва энтузиастов - кто прав?
В многих добавлениях 2-х летней давности часто в паке добавлений пишут оскорбления другим энтузиастам из-за того что что-то не поделили. В этом и проблема. Сейчас из новых я такого не видел среди энтузиастов котоыре промышляют в Харькове. А что на счёт тех же полтавских или киевских? Там ужас! Слияние двух языков выделяют сильный эффект торнадо. Обычно все сходятся на просто отметке “как будет название на разных языках” (что не всегда решает проблему), но вы прикиньте упёртых.
Так вот, что я хочу сказать энтузиастам и просто людям которым стало интересно - не конфликтуйте. С помощью вас! Да-да! Именно вас! Карта настолько детальная, споры часто делают не тот эфект, да, кто-то добавляет по своему. Главное что он добавляет настоящее!!!
08:07 •
a day ago
Xaritaga yangi joylarni kiritishda aniqlikni oshirish bo‘yicha 3 ta maslahat
Salom! Xarita hamjamiyatida yangi nuqtalar va binolarni qo‘shish bilan shug‘ullanayotgan foydalanuvchilar uchun o‘z tajribamdan kelib chiqqan holda bir nechta amaliy tavsiyalarni bo‘lishmoqchiman.
Xaritaga biror joyni (do‘kon, bekat yoki tashkilot) kiritishda quyidagilarga e’tibor berishni maslahat beraman:
Joylashuvni qayta tekshiring: Nuqtani qo‘yishdan oldin koinotdan olingan
Salom! Xarita hamjamiyatida yangi nuqtalar va binolarni qo‘shish bilan shug‘ullanayotgan foydalanuvchilar uchun o‘z tajribamdan kelib chiqqan holda bir nechta amaliy tavsiyalarni bo‘lishmoqchiman.
Xaritaga biror joyni (do‘kon, bekat yoki tashkilot) kiritishda quyidagilarga e’tibor berishni maslahat beraman:
Joylashuvni qayta tekshiring: Nuqtani qo‘yishdan oldin koinotdan olingan suratlarni (yo‘ldosh tasviri) haqiqiy holat bilan solishtiring. Ba’zida suratlar biroz siljigan bo‘lishi mumkin, shuning uchun ko‘cha chiziqlari bilan mosligiga qarang.
Ma’lumotlarni to‘g‘ri tanlang: Joy nomini yozish bilan cheklanmasdan, uning vazifasini ham aniq belgilang (masalan: dorixona, savdo do‘koni yoki o‘quv markazi). Bu qidiruv tizimlari xaritadagi joyni oson topishiga yordam beradi.
Ishonchli manbalarga tayaning: Nomlarni yozishda o‘sha joydagi rasmiy belgilarga va ishonchli manbalarga tayaning. Masalan, biz ham o‘zimizning
ob-havo-uz.com
portalimizda hududlar bo‘yicha ma’lumotlarni shakllantirishda aynan aniq manbalar va ma’lumotlarga asoslanamiz.
To‘g‘ri to‘ldirilgan xarita — hamma uchun foydali! Agar sizda ham xaritani mukammallashtirish bo‘yicha savollar bo‘lsa, izohlarda qoldiring, birgalikda o‘rganamiz.
06:25 •
a day ago
Wednesday, 22. April 2026
OpenStreetMap User's Diaries
Hello Everyone
I’m currently in England and have been focusing much of my mapping on improving coverage and detail across the UK. This includes refining road classifications, updating POIs, checking alignments, and making sure tagging stays consistent with current conventions. I try to ground edits in available imagery, local knowledge where possible, and existing community practices.
Alongside that,
I’m currently in England and have been focusing much of my mapping on improving coverage and detail across the UK. This includes refining road classifications, updating POIs, checking alignments, and making sure tagging stays consistent with current conventions. I try to ground edits in available imagery, local knowledge where possible, and existing community practices.
Alongside that, I’ve been contributing to mapping efforts in parts of Africa. In many of these areas, even small additions like connecting road networks, adding missing settlements, or improving basic infrastructure data can make a meaningful difference for map usability. I’ve been working through tasks such as validating road geometry, adding surface and access tags where appropriate, and helping expand coverage in places that are still relatively under-mapped.
I’m also interested in maintaining data quality over time, not just adding new features. That means reviewing older edits, resolving inconsistencies, and occasionally revisiting areas as better imagery or information becomes available. Consistency in tagging and structure is something I try to pay attention to, especially when working across different regions with varying mapping styles.
Going forward, I’ll continue contributing where I can, both locally in the UK and in regions that benefit from additional mapping support. (i only got into mapping cuz i was bored as i cant play video games… for some reason)
(Made by chatgpt which is why it sound awkward, i just told it my info and it made this) thank u to all who actually read these…
23:11 •
a day ago
Hello Everyone
I am quite new and becuz i am unable to play any games i spend some free time doing this mapping ‘game’ as I first thought years ago and then I made account and learned about how to do OSM properly and efficiently and I think it’s good to learn some tech thing.
I map places in UK and also Africa where it is more important to navigate around, and there is large areas of undermapping.
(any
I am quite new and becuz i am unable to play any games i spend some free time doing this mapping ‘game’ as I first thought years ago and then I made account and learned about how to do OSM properly and efficiently and I think it’s good to learn some tech thing.
I map places in UK and also Africa where it is more important to navigate around, and there is large areas of undermapping.
(anyway this is useless but whatever its just introduction..
23:04 •
a day ago
İzmir'deki bazı yaya geçitleri hakkında
İzmir’de belli bölgelerde karşılaştığım bir durum var. Özellikle caddelerde ve ana yollardaki yaya geçitlerinin ortasında hissedilebilir yüzey benzeri bir zemin uygulaması fark ettim. Örnek vermek gerekirse Ege Üniversitesi içindeki birçok yaya geçidi ve Bornova ile Bayraklı’daki caddelerdeki yaya geçitlerinde bu durum söz konusu. İzmir’in diğer yerlerine o kadar hakim olmadığım için onlarla ilg
İzmir’de belli bölgelerde karşılaştığım bir durum var. Özellikle caddelerde ve ana yollardaki yaya geçitlerinin ortasında hissedilebilir yüzey benzeri bir zemin uygulaması fark ettim. Örnek vermek gerekirse Ege Üniversitesi içindeki birçok yaya geçidi ve Bornova ile Bayraklı’daki caddelerdeki yaya geçitlerinde bu durum söz konusu. İzmir’in diğer yerlerine o kadar hakim olmadığım için onlarla ilgili söyleyebileceğim bir şey yok.
Şimdi bu uygulamaların erişilebilirlik açısından önemi büyük. Bunu inkâr edemem. Fakat işin bana ilginç gelen iki yönü var. Birincisi, bu yüzeyler plastikten veya sert bir malzemeden yapılmamış. Tam emin olmamakla birlikte sadece biraz kalın olacak şekilde sarıya boyanmış gibi bir hissiyatı var. Yani görüntü olarak orada var ama görme özürlü bir birey bunu göremeyeceği ve hissetmesi gerekeceği için işlevli olduğunu söyleyemem. Bastonu olan görme özürlü bir birey değilim ama en azından ayakkabılarımla hissedebildiğim kadarıyla hâl böyle.
Bahsetmek istediğim ikinci şey ise bu zeminler yalnızca yaya geçitleri üzerinde bulunuyor. Yani yaya geçidinin iki yanındaki kaldırımlarda hissedilebilir yüzey bulunmasa da yaya geçidi boyunca bu yüzeyler mevcut. Yani sanırım insanların yaya geçidine kadar kalp gözünü kullanarak yol bulduğunu ancak yaya geçidine gelince bu zeminin yol göstericiliğine muhtaç olduklarını düşündü bunu planlayan ve uygulayanlar. Böyle bir şeyin izahı olabilir mi? Şahsen benim aklım ermiyor.
Bilemiyorum Altan, bilemiyorum…
13:54 •
2 days ago
hi
hi
hi
05:07 •
2 days ago
Indonesian OSM Note Spam
If you’ve been surveying the OpenStreetMap (OSM) map notes in Indonesia, you’ve likely encountered a wave of “spam” or irrelevant notes. These aren’t usually malicious; rather, they are often misplaced private memos from third-party mobile applications that use OSM tiles.
Users often mistake the “Add a Note” feature for a personal notepad or a private “Save Location” tool. Some of these
If you’ve been surveying the OpenStreetMap (OSM) map notes in Indonesia, you’ve likely encountered a wave of “spam” or irrelevant notes. These aren’t usually malicious; rather, they are often misplaced private memos from third-party mobile applications that use OSM tiles.
Users often mistake the “Add a Note” feature for a personal notepad or a private “Save Location” tool. Some of these notes are even remnants of data synced from apps nearly a decade ago.
Why is this happening? Many apps integrate OSM. Users see a “Notes” button and assume it’s a private diary for their travels.
This list of spam keywords is not exhaustive. I will continue to update this diary entry as new patterns emerge from the Indonesian mapping community.
Jika Anda melihat catatan peta OpenStreetMap (OSM) di Indonesia, kemungkinan besar Anda akan menemukan “spam” atau catatan yang tidak relevan. Memo tersebut sering kali merupakan memo pribadi yang salah tempat dari aplikasi seluler pihak ketiga yang menggunakan tile OSM.
Pengguna sering salah mengira fitur “Tambahkan Catatan” sebagai catatan pribadi atau fitur “Simpan Lokasi” pribadi. Beberapa catatan ini bahkan merupakan sisa data yang disinkronkan dari aplikasi hampir satu dekade lalu.
Mengapa ini terjadi? Banyak aplikasi mengintegrasikan OSM. Pengguna melihat tombol “Catatan” dan menganggapnya sebagai buku harian pribadi untuk perjalanan mereka.
Daftar kata kunci spam ini tidak lengkap. Saya akan terus memperbarui catatan harian ini seiring munculnya pola-pola baru dari komunitas pemetaan Indonesia.
Gojek hari ini
kediaman
tempat tinggal
rumah pak
rumah bu
pak rt
pak rw
pak lurah
"ok"
04:06 •
2 days ago
Tuesday, 21. April 2026
OpenStreetMap User's Diaries
Getting Back Into It!
I have been completely inactive for over a year but I’m trying to pick myself up and keep mapping. I’m very rusty due to the fact that I’ve been inactive but i believe I’ll improve in due time!
I have been completely inactive for over a year but I’m trying to pick myself up and keep mapping. I’m very rusty due to the fact that I’ve been inactive but i believe I’ll improve in due time!
23:07 •
2 days ago
My Introduction to OSM at Unique Mappers Network
My Introduction to OSM at Unique Mappers Network
Author: Victory114 | Date: 21st April 2026 | Location: Unique Mappers Network, UNIPORT Mall, Port-Hacourt, Nigeria
Language: English
Setting The Scene.
I was introduced to Unique Mappers Network (UMT) by my mentor; an Environmental Consultant, CEO, lecturer, and Engineer, Engr. Andrew John. He informed me about a call for appli
My Introduction to OSM at Unique Mappers Network
Author: Victory114 | Date: 21st April 2026 | Location: Unique Mappers Network, UNIPORT Mall, Port-Hacourt, Nigeria
Language: English
Setting The Scene.
I was introduced to Unique Mappers Network (UMT) by my mentor; an Environmental Consultant, CEO, lecturer, and Engineer, Engr. Andrew John. He informed me about a call for applications that had been advertised on LinkedIn on the 26 February 2026. With only three days to apply, I seized the opportunity with much excitement. It was a chance to utilise and build on my knowledge and skills in GIS.
I submitted my application and was delighted when UMT accepted me. I was then invited to visit the headquarters in Port Harcourt, Nigeria, for an interview and induction.
Arriving At UMT.
I arrived at UMT headquarters for the first time filled with excitement and curiosity. The National Coordinator, Dr Victor, interviewed me and gave me a thorough induction on what to expect during my time with the organisation. I was later added to the organisation’s group chat and had the opportunity to ask questions and learn about UMT’s excellent achievements, including their international engagements in Paris and Romania, OSM conference and State of the Map.
I was impressed by Dr Victor’s depth of knowledge and experience in GIS, training, and event coordination. From that first conversation, I felt assured of the quality of guidance that would be available to me throughout my internship.
How I Found Unique Mappers Network.
Before arriving, I had already read about the organisation, how it was founded in 2017, its mission of humanitarian action and community development through mapping, and its growing list of achievements and international participation.
I already had some knowledge of environmental monitoring and GIS from my first and second years at Nottingham Trent university, and I am looking forward to my final year, where I will be taking a module on Remote Sensing. This internship with UMT was a perfect opportunity to share my skills in environmental monitoring and GIS while learning new things and building practical experience in an organisation dedicated to humanitarian mapping. It would also help me prepare actively for my remote-sensing module.
What UMT Do: In My Own Words.
Unique Mappers Network is a non-governmental organisation driven by youth empowerment, community development, humanitarian action, and mentorship all through mapping.
Its mission is global, leveraging OpenStreetMap (OSM) as a tool to empower young people and enlighten communities and institutions about the power of mapping. The skills developed at UMT can be applied across humanitarian work, technology, research, consulting, urban planning, remote sensing, oil and gas industry, natural-resources management, and much more.
My First Day What Actually Happened.
Activities and Sessions
On 31 March 2026, I was received by the team with warmth and given a few exciting tasks to carry out. First, I was asked to give a presentation on an internship proposal for my 6 months with the organisation. The feedback I received was constructive and insightful, helping me understand how to make the most of my time at UMT.
I was then introduced to the HOT certification courses on Introduction to Open Mapping and Introduction to OpenStreetMap. I also received a tutorial on how to map on OSM, which added to my existing experience with QGIS. Learning how to contribute practically to the very OSM data I had been using in my QGIS projects was genuinely mind-blowing.
I was also taught how to publish an OSM diary entry and given tasks to publish on OSM and share my HOT certificates on LinkedIn. There were so many exciting opportunities to learn and grow from day one.
The tools and platforms I was introduced to included OSM, the iD Editor, JOSM, the Tasking Manager, and the HOT course platform.
People I Met.
I met Grace, a talented and experienced team member who is also a super mapper with excellent experience in using drones for mapping. Grace gave me valuable feedback on my proposal and shared her own mapping journey with me.
What I Learned on Day One.
I learned many new things, but the single most important realisation was this: it is individuals, people like me who contribute to the OSM map I had been using in QGIS all along. Understanding that I could be part of building that dataset was a powerful moment.
Giving the proposal presentation was nerve-wracking, challenging, and exciting all at once but I did it anyway. I am glad I pushed through, because the constructive feedback I received was invaluable.
Reflecting on What This Means to Me.
At the end of my first day, I felt that I had a great deal to look forward to. The energy of the team, the depth of knowledge available, and the sheer variety of tools and skills on offer all left a lasting impression.
Contributing to open mapping in Nigeria means something personal to me. It connects my academic studies in Environmental cience with real-world impact helping communities become visible on the map and supporting humanitarian responses where they are needed most.
I am most looking forward to deepening my skills in OSM mapping, earning my HOT certifications, and contributing meaningfully to projects that make a difference.
Looking Ahead.
This is just the beginning of my journey with Unique Mappers Network, and I cannot wait to see where it leads. If you want to support open mapping in Nigeria or connect with a vibrant community of young mappers, check out Unique Mappers Network you won’t regret it.
UniqueMappersNetwork #UniqueMappersTeam #NTU #UniqueMappersIntern2026
11:49 •
3 days ago
Pascal Neis
Beyond Mapping with the OSM Activity Calendar
In 2010, I started “How did you contribute to OpenStreetMap?” (HDYC) as a fun side project. Even after more than 15 years, it is still great to see that this website is being used by so many people from the OSM community and even in academic research. Some features were implemented based on community feedback. […]
In 2010, I started “
How did you contribute to OpenStreetMap?
” (HDYC) as a
fun side project
. Even after more than 15 years, it is still great to see that this website is being used by so many people from the OSM community and even in academic research.
Some features were implemented based on community feedback. Others were simply features I thought might be useful, so I just built and deployed them without much prior discussion. From time to time, I also like to draw inspiration from GitHub and other platforms. That is how the first version of the heatmap calendar on HDYC came about back in 2016, to make mapping activity more visible. More precisely, on August 5, 2016: greetings to
Harry
, even though we have never met in person. Since early 2025, a similar calendar has also been integrated into the default
OSM profile page
. Like the one on HDYC, it shows editing activity by weekday over the last 365 days.
For many people in the OpenStreetMap project, however, it is not just about mapping itself, but about many other activities around the project. That is why I decided to implement a new version of the calendar on HDYC. In this first version, it is called “OSM Activity.” In my view, this makes it easier to quickly see when a user was particularly active — not only in mapping itself, but also in other OSM-related activities such as changeset discussions or note handling.
What does the calendar show?
In addition to daily changesets, there are now also categories for:
map edits
changeset discussion comments
note activity
The individual calendars on my server are no longer updated through a database trigger whenever a user contribution comes in, but instead through a job that runs every five minutes. So please do not think of the calendar as a live monitoring tool. If there is a strong need for that, I can still add it, but I wanted to reduce the number of triggers in my data processing.
For many years, there was also repeated interest in having an “
OSM streak
” shown on my site as a motivational indicator for mappers. The OSM Streak website already exists, but I decided to calculate this metric myself. As a result, the website now shows not only a contributor’s current streak, but also their longest streak. Since an OSM infrastructure outage or maintenance can interrupt a streak through no fault of the user, the following days are excluded from the calculation: 2006-05-03, 2009-04-18, 2009-04-19, 2009-04-20, 2010-07-02, 2012-04-02, 2012-04-03, 2024-12-16. If a day is missing here due to maintenance or a similar issue, please let me know.
What’s next?
The HDYC website currently still includes detailed charts showing the frequency of contributions by day and by hour. I plan to remove these two charts soon, unless there are major objections from the community that strongly favor keeping this information.
As I mentioned at the beginning, this project was created with the idea of making as many aspects as possible of a member’s OSM contributions visible. My guiding principle was always to evaluate and display everything contained in the OSM data. However, recent technological developments have made me reconsider this approach. We should not make ourselves fully transparent online. My future direction will therefore be to focus more strongly on current user statistics — for example, the last 14 days or the last three months — instead of showing the full activity of the past 20 years by default.
The recently added username history has therefore been limited to username changes from the last three months. I received several messages from users asking for this, especially because earlier versions of their username included their real name.
Happy mapping!
11:06 •
3 days ago
OpenStreetMap User's Diaries
Motorradparkplätze in OSM
Mir ist aufgefallen, dass Motorradparkplätze in OpenStreetMap zwar oft vorhanden, aber häufig unvollständig erfasst sind. Angaben wie “fee” oder “capacity” fehlen oft, ebenso ein Eigenname der die Auffindbarkeit verbessern würde.
Aus diesem Grund trage ich seit einiger Zeit nicht nur fehlende Motorradparkplätze nach, sondern ergänze auch vermehrt fehlende Angaben bei bestehenden Eintragu
Mir ist aufgefallen, dass Motorradparkplätze in OpenStreetMap zwar oft vorhanden, aber häufig unvollständig erfasst sind. Angaben wie “fee” oder “capacity” fehlen oft, ebenso ein Eigenname der die Auffindbarkeit verbessern würde.
Aus diesem Grund trage ich seit einiger Zeit nicht nur fehlende Motorradparkplätze nach, sondern ergänze auch vermehrt fehlende Angaben bei bestehenden Eintragungen. Dabei fokussiere ich mich auf die Region Nürnberg - einfach weil ich meist hier unterwegs bin und die Gegebenheiten vor Ort kenne.
Allerdings betrifft das auch viele andere Städte. Für einen besseren Überblick habe ich die Daten visualisiert. Gleichzeitig nutze ich die Karte selbst zur Parkplatzsuche.
Falls es jemanden interessiert, hier ist die Karte:
parkmymoto.org
Vielleicht ist das ja auch für andere Mapper ein kleiner Anstoß, beim nächsten Edit gezielt auf Motorradparkplätze zu achten 🙂
10:16 •
3 days ago
Fairview, California
All that’s left is things like power poles, fire hydrants. But every building has a shape now. Every thing that has an address is now on the map.
I know in a month or so I will have to go back and adjust 2nd at Windfeldt as a new sidewalk is being put in. It’s about 2/3 complete.
I started the mapping process on November 18. So five months to map my home.
All that’s left is things like power poles, fire hydrants. But every building has a shape now. Every thing that has an address is now on the map.
I know in a month or so I will have to go back and adjust 2nd at Windfeldt as a new sidewalk is being put in. It’s about 2/3 complete.
I started the mapping process on November 18. So five months to map my home.
01:55 •
3 days ago
OsmAnd
OsmAnd 5.3 (Android)
OsmAnd 5.3 for Android drops: Stars align, Earth curves!
OsmAnd 5.3 for Android drops: Stars align, Earth curves!
Discover the cosmos with the Astronomy plugin's interactive star overlays, rearrange widgets effortlessly with flexible map layouts, marvel at beta 3D buildings and Globe View's spherical Earth, plus smarter track folders, speedy trip widgets, colour palettes editor for tracks and terrain visualization, bike width routing, and other improvements.
Update Now!
Thanks for trusting OsmAnd on your epic journeys!
What's new
Astronomy plugin
with an astronomical overlay that shows the paths of the Sun, planets and stars on the map, with time and date selection and a dedicated activity screen;
More
flexible layout
for widgets and map buttons;
3D buildings
Globe view
Added new
Trip recording widgets
Average Speed
and
Moving Time
Introduced visual speeding indication to the
Speedometer widget
with tolerance warning and limit-exceed states;
Introduced a new
Palette Editor
for creating and editing custom color schemes for tracks and terrain visualization;
Bicycle routing now takes
bicycle width
Other improvements and optimizations
, including smart GPX track grouping, enhanced search result details, improved track waypoint navigation, and new activity profiles;
Bug fixes
Astronomy Plugin
Astronomy plugin
displays an interactive star sky overlay with stars, constellations, the Sun, the Moon, and planets. It helps you identify celestial objects above your current location, preview their paths for a selected date and time, and plan stargazing sessions using built-in time controls and viewing options:
Plugins → Astronomy
Interactive Sky Search
The plugin includes a dedicated
tool specifically for celestial objects. You can browse through categories like the Solar System, Constellations, Stars, and Deep Sky objects. The "Watch now" section highlights objects currently visible from your location, while advanced filters allow you to sort by magnitude (brightness) or upcoming rise/set times.
Earth Map Integration
To help you orient your observations, you can enable an
Earth Map
view directly beneath the Star map. This feature allows you to relate celestial positions to your real-world geographic surroundings. Additionally, the
AR Star Finding
(Camera mode) uses your device's sensors to overlay the astronomical data onto your live camera feed, making it easy to find exact stars and planets in the real sky.
Map Screen Layout
The
Map screen layout
setting allows you to control how widget panels are arranged on the map screen. It helps prevent widgets and buttons from overlapping and improves screen space usage, especially when switching between portrait and landscape orientations.
OsmAnd menu → Configure screen → ⋮ → Map Screen Layout
Panels layouts
Once you enable Separate layouts
, you unlock the ability to choose how the top and bottom widget panels interact with the rest of the interface: Wide or Compact.
OsmAnd menu → Configure screen → Panels Layout
3D Buildings
3D Buildings
feature displays buildings as volumetric 3D models instead of flat shapes.
Confgure map → Topography → 3D Buildings
Selection & Highlighting
As part of our ongoing 3D map improvements, you can now highlight specific buildings on the map. When the
3D buildings option
is enabled, selecting a POI will automatically highlight the corresponding building polygon, making it easier to identify your target in dense urban environments.
Globe View
Globe View
allows you to display the map as a spherical Earth instead of a flat projection. This mode changes the geometry of the map surface and adapts map interaction to spherical navigation.
Confgure map → Topography → Globe View
New Trip Recording Widgets
Multiple Display Modes
Some Trip Recording widgets support multiple display modes. They let you switch between overall trip values and metrics for the most recent uphill or downhill section of the currently recorded trip. See the list of available modes
here
Average Speed
Average Speed
widget shows the average speed for the currently recorded trip, or the average speed during the last uphill or downhill section, depending on the selected mode.
Moving Time
Moving Time
widget shows the moving time for the currently recorded trip, or the time for the last uphill and downhill, depending on the selected mode. |
Speedometer Widget
Speedometer widget
now shows visual speeding alerts with color-coded tolerance and limit-exceed states, including animated transitions when crossing speed thresholds.
Menu → Configure screen → Other → Speedometer
Palette Editor for Terrain & Track Visualization
We've introduced a powerful new palette editor that gives you full control over how data is visualized on your map. Whether you are analyzing a GPX track or viewing terrain relief, you can now customize the color transitions to suit your needs.
Step-by-Step vs. Gradient Modes
The editor now supports two distinct ways to transition between colors:
Gradient:
Creates a smooth, continuous transition between colors, providing a fluid visual representation of data changes.
Step-by-step:
Allows you to define strict color boundaries. For example, you can set
0–15 km/h
to Yellow and
15.1–30 km/h
to Red. This mode eliminates the gradient, making it easier to identify specific data ranges at a glance.
For GPX Tracks
Tracks Context menu → Appearance → Colour → + or All colors
Tracks colored by Speed, Altitude, or Slope now support
Editor Colour Palettes
. You can create
Relative palettes
(auto-scaled to your specific track data) or
Fixed value palettes
(based on absolute numbers), define custom color steps, and even set a unique color for missing data points.
For Terrain Coloring
Configure map → Terrain → Modify → + or All colors
This same editor has been integrated into
terrain coloring options
. You can now create your own custom color schemes for Altitude and Slope layers, allowing for a more personalized and readable terrain relief.
Bicycle Width Parameter
Cycling profiles now support a
bicycle width parameter
. The router takes this value into account to help avoid narrow cycle paths that may not be suitable for wider bicycles.
Other Improvements
Auto-organize tracks by year, length, activity & more
Managing large collections of recordings is now much simpler with our new "Smart Folder" system. Organize your tracks dynamically by year, activity, or distance to keep your history clean and accessible.
The new grouping mechanism allows you to create dynamic groups with any granularity you want. For example, you can group your entire library by Year, then sub-group by Activity type, and finally by Distance (e.g., 0-10km, 10-50km) or Duration. These folders provide helpful summaries, including total distance, duration, and average speed for each specific filtered group.
Enhanced Search Result Details
Navigating search results for common locations is now more intuitive. By displaying the city and street name directly in the results list, you can instantly distinguish between identical POI names without needing to open each one individually.
Improved Track Waypoint Navigation
We’ve refined how you interact with waypoints within a track. You can now tap through the waypoint list to center the map on each point sequentially. Crucially, the list remains open during this process, allowing for a much faster and more seamless route-review experience.
New POI Share Links
Sharing specific locations has been upgraded to support a new link format (aligned with our Web version). This ensures that when you share a POI, the recipient sees the exact same point and context across different platforms and devices.
Expanded Activity Profile Icons
To better support diverse outdoor activities, we are expanding our library of profile icons. Dedicated new icons for running, sailing, skateboarding, and etc are being added to make switching between your favorite activities more visually intuitive.
Multi-Selection for Favorites
Managing "My Places" is now more efficient with the addition of multi-selection support for Favorites. Just like with tracks, you can now select multiple saved points at once to move them to a different folder, share them, or delete them in bulk.
Refining Plugin Organization
We are restructuring how custom plugins are presented to help users distinguish between core built-in and custom plugins. This reorganization makes the app's extensive functionality more discoverable and less overwhelming for new users.
GPX Start/Finish Icon Optimization
To improve performance and prevent app freezes, we’ve updated how Start/Finish icons are handled for complex tracks. These icons are now disabled by default for tracks with more than 10 points and are force-disabled for very heavy tracks (over 100 points) to ensure a smooth map-viewing experience.
ODB-II Adapter Voltage Widget
For users with OBD2 integration, we've added a new dedicated widget to monitor "Adapter Voltage." This allows you to keep an eye on your vehicle's electrical health directly from the main navigation screen.
OBD-II Vehicle Metrics in Track Graphs
Vehicle data recorded via OBD-II can now be analyzed directly on the Analyze on map graph for tracks. This allows you to visualize parameters such as engine speed, temperature, fuel metrics, and more alongside standard track data.
Bug fixes
Fixed
the ability to delete all downloaded maps by country at once
Enhanced
the Popular Places tool by resolving crashes during map zoom interactions
Improved
GPX database maintenance with a new light analysis mode
Corrected
the missing center-point crosshair on the Weather screen
Fixed
UI overlaps where the map scale bar covered the Plan-a-Route tool
Stabilized
Android Auto navigation starts when a destination is set via the phone
Improved
track filtering by fixing a bug where secondary edits to "To" values were ignored
Fixed
UI layout issues where the Plan-a-Route overlay slider was incorrectly centered
Corrected
button overlaps between "Search" and "Close" on tablet layouts
Enhanced
the route start process to reduce user interaction requirements for map inconsistencies
Improved
the "Analyze on map" feature to remember user-selected X and Y axis settings
Fixed
visual offsets occurring in Landscape Mode during route planning sessions
Resolved
empty detail views for generic or untagged buildings in the "Within" menu
Stabilized
application performance by addressing frequent crashes during route creation
Enhanced
Wikipedia integration by adding support for full-screen photo descriptions
Improved
Android Auto routing stability by ensuring navigation persists when switching apps
Restored
the color scheme preview in the Terrain menu
Corrected
UI insets and layout overlaps for Quick Action buttons after importing settings
Resolved duplicate entries and language-filtering bugs in
the Popular Places
feature when using Wikipedia and offline maps.
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00:00 •
3 days ago
Monday, 20. April 2026
OpenStreetMap User's Diaries
Hello World
Yesterday marks the start of my Open Street Map contributions.
Pikmin enthusiast. But more importantly, a food, culture and cuisine person.
Yesterday marks the start of my Open Street Map contributions.
Pikmin enthusiast. But more importantly, a food, culture and cuisine person.
23:58 •
3 days ago
Mapeamento de parcómetros e zonas de estacionamento pago com duração limitada na cidade do Funchal
Descrição
Nos últimos 6 meses, mapeei todos os parcómetros e áreas de estacionamento pago com duração limitada na cidade do Funchal, na Ilha da Madeira, como parte do projeto Parking in Portugal. Em algumas edições, utilizei o hashtag #portugal-estacionamento.
Para este projeto, foram úteis o aplicativo de uso gratuito iParque Driver, que oferece um mapa que indica as ruas que têm lugar
Descrição
Nos últimos 6 meses, mapeei todos os parcómetros e áreas de estacionamento pago com duração limitada na cidade do
Funchal
, na Ilha da Madeira, como parte do projeto
Parking in Portugal
. Em algumas edições, utilizei o hashtag
#portugal-estacionamento
Para este projeto, foram úteis o aplicativo de uso gratuito
iParque Driver
, que oferece um mapa que indica as ruas que têm lugares de estacionamento pago (coloridas dependendo da zona), e as
imagens aéreas da Ilha da Madeira de 2023
, de 10 cm de resolução. Com estas indicações, fui a pé a cada um dos parcómetros, tirei uma foto da informação do parcómetro, e, logo em casa, com ajuda das imágens aéreas, adicionei os nós dos parcómetros com a sua informação (com uma precisão de, como máximo, 3 metros) e desenhei as áreas de estacionamento, também com a sua informação. A imagem seguinte é um exemplo da informação disponibilizada em um parcómetro:
(exemplo do nó
osm.org/node/13568145429/
.)
Zonas
O estacionamento pago com duração limitada na cidade é gerido pela empresa municipal
Frente MarFunchal
, que define, em conjunto com a Câmara Municipal do Funchal, 4 zonas, segundo as partes da cidade com mais movimentação de trânsito:
(screenshot da
página da wiki do Funchal
.)
Há 108 zonas castanhas, 65 vermelhas, 21 verdes e 12 amarelas.
Áreas
Todas as áreas têm as seguintes etiquetas (exemplo da área
osm.org/way/1393820495/
):
access=yes
amenity=parking
capacity=6
capacity:disabled=no
charge=0.56 EUR/hour
covered=no
fee=no
fee:conditional=yes @ (Mo-Fr 08:00-20:00; Sa 08:00-14:00)
note=Parking in Portugal project: https://wiki.openstreetmap.org/wiki/User:Mikedld/Portugal/Estacionamento
operator=Frente MarFunchal
operator:website=https://frentemarfunchal.pt/
operator:wikidata=Q138600065
orientation=diagonal
parking=street_side
surface=asphalt
zone=castanha
zone:colour=brown
É preciso pagar das 08:00 às 20:00 de segunda-feira a sexta-feira e das 08:00 às 14:00 no sábado; no resto das horas e dias, é gratuito estacionar nestas zonas.
Foi possível adicionar detalhes, como as etiquetas
orientation
surface
, graças às imagens aéreas e de rua. A maioria das áreas são
street_side
. Nenhuma das áreas está coberta.
Infelizmente, não todas as zonas têm a etiqueta
capacity
, que seria útil para saber quantos espaços existem no total. No futuro, com a ajuda de aplicativos como StreetComplete, será fácil adicionar esta informação.
(Query do Overpass Turbo para analisar os dados:
.)
Parcómetros
Sobre os parcómetros, todos eles têm as seguintes etiquetas (exemplo do nó
osm.org/node/13208674714/
):
amenity=vending_machine
brand=Schlumberger
currency:EUR=yes
manufacture_date=2011
manufacturer=Schlumberger Technologies GmbH
model=Stelio
note=Parking in Portugal project: https://wiki.openstreetmap.org/wiki/User:Mikedld/Portugal/Estacionamento
operator=Frente MarFunchal
operator:website=https://frentemarfunchal.pt/
operator:wikidata=Q138600065
payment:app=yes
payment:coins=yes
payment:coins:change=no
payment:coins:denominations=0.05 EUR;0.10 EUR;0.20 EUR;0.50 EUR;1.00 EUR;2.00 EUR
payment:coins:min_payment=0.10 EUR
payment:notes=no
ref:PT:IPQ=301.25.98.3.29
ref:manufacturer=1263583
vending=parking_tickets
zone=castanha
zone:colour=brown
Com estes dados podemos saber factos curiosos, como que a maioria dos parcómetros foram fabricados em 1999 e que todos são da mesma marca (Schlumberger) e modelo (Stelio). Há 71 castanhos, 43 vermelhos, 15 verdes e 12 amarelos.
Nenhum parcómetro dá troco. O pagamento mínimo é diferente dependendo da zona. Os castanhos, vermelhos e verdes aceitam moedas de 0,05, 0,10, 0,20, 0,50, 1,00 e 2,00 euros, enquanto os amarelos não aceitam moedas de 2,00 euros.
Não foi possível encontrar o número de referência de cada parcómetro, pois não aparece em lado nenhum do parcómetro. Se estão referenciados, provavelmente é informação não pública.
(Query do Overpass Turbo para analisar os dados:
.)
Conclusão
No total, há 141 parcómetros, que acompanham a 206 zonas de estacionamento, como se vê na seguinte visualização:
Pode aceder ao mapa interativo aqui:
Assim, podemos ver qual é a distribuição das zonas, quantos parcómetros costuma haver por cada área e quão perto estão das áreas.
Tem sido muito interessante e, sobretudo, divertido trabalhar neste projeto (é sempre bom fazer exercício e conhecer lugares novos 🚶). Agradeço ao
@mikedld
, que criou a página da wiki do projeto e investigou as leis e quais etiquetas são as mais adequadas para os parcómetros, além de ter criado (e manter) o mapa mostrado acima. 🙌
Há uma semana começaram a instalar novas zonas de estacionamento pago com duração limitada em duas ruas da cidade, por isso, o mapeamento continua! 😄🗺️
19:28 •
4 days ago
osm2pgsql
OSM-Carto switched to flex output
Nearly six years ago we introduced the “flex” output in osm2pgsql version 1.3.0 and then improved it over the years adding more and more functionality. About a month ago OpenStreetMap-Carto, the iconic OSM map style switched to using the “flex” output in version 6.0.0. And now the OSM Foundation has finished their gradual rollout of the new version. So the most important user of osm2pgsql doesn’t n
Nearly six years ago we introduced the “flex” output in osm2pgsql version 1.3.0
and then improved it over the years adding more and more functionality. About a
month ago
OpenStreetMap-Carto
the iconic OSM map style switched to using the “flex” output in
version
6.0.0
. And now the
OSM Foundation has finished their gradual rollout of the new
version
. So the most
important user of osm2pgsql doesn’t need the old “pgsql” output any more.
That switch has been eagerly awaited by the osm2pgsql maintainers, because it
means we can start planning to retire the old “pgsql” output in earnest. This
will allow us to remove a lot of code and simplify other parts of osm2pgsql
making it easier to maintain and improve in the long term. We have already
marked the “pgsql” output as deprecated with
version
2.0.0
released in
2024, so this shouldn’t come as a surprise. The old “pgsql” output will not go
away immediately, but it will also not be available forever. If you are still
using it, start migrating your styles.
22:00 •
5 days ago
OpenStreetMap User's Diaries
Lokalisasi name:id untuk Jepang, Korea Selatan, dan Korea Utara
Saya sedang memulai proyek untuk menambahkan tag
name:id
pada objek
place=*
di wilayah Jepang, Korea Selatan, dan Korea Utara. Tujuannya adalah mempermudah pengguna Indonesia dalam mencari dan mengenali nama tempat di Asia Timur sesuai dengan ejaan dan istilah administratif yang lazim (seperti Prefektur dan Provinsi).
Untuk saat ini, penyuntingan hanya dilakukan
Saya sedang memulai proyek untuk menambahkan tag
name:id
pada objek
place=*
di wilayah Jepang, Korea Selatan, dan Korea Utara. Tujuannya adalah mempermudah pengguna Indonesia dalam mencari dan mengenali nama tempat di Asia Timur sesuai dengan ejaan dan istilah administratif yang lazim (seperti Prefektur dan Provinsi).
Untuk saat ini, penyuntingan hanya dilakukan pada level
Node
. Objek berupa
Relation
(seperti batas administrasi) belum termasuk dalam cakupan kerja saya saat ini karena batasan workflow teknis.
Localizing place names (
name:id
) in Japan and the Koreas
I am starting a project to add the
name:id
tag to
place=*
objects in the Japan, South Korea, and North Korea regions. The purpose is to assist Indonesian users in searching for and recognizing place names in East Asia according to common spellings and administrative terms (such as Prefecture and Province).
For now, editing is only being performed at the
Node
level.
Relation
objects (such as administrative boundaries) are not yet included in my current scope of work due to technical workflow limitations.
12:48 •
4 days ago
INTODUCTORY DIARY
Hello, I’m Aidan Kaita Saka from Tanzania 🇹🇿.
An active youth mapper dedicated to improving maps for my community. I enjoy contributing roads, buildings, places, and useful local information to help people navigate better. Proud to support OpenStreetMap and community development.
Hello, I’m Aidan Kaita Saka from Tanzania 🇹🇿.
An active youth mapper dedicated to improving maps for my community. I enjoy contributing roads, buildings, places, and useful local information to help people navigate better. Proud to support OpenStreetMap and community development.
08:28 •
4 days ago
Peter Reed
Hauxley
I reached Hauxley again today, but this time I started from Alnwick and used the cycle path along the Aln Valley Railay to connect with NCN1 at Hipsburn. Parts of this route were on main roads. but traffic on a Sunday was fairly light, so didn't cause much of a problem. Along the coast there was a bit of a tailwind on the way out, and a headwind on the way back. Oth
I reached Hauxley again today, but this time I started from Alnwick and used the cycle path along the Aln Valley Railay to connect with NCN1 at Hipsburn. Parts of this route were on main roads. but traffic on a Sunday was fairly light, so didn't cause much of a problem.
Along the coast there was a bit of a tailwind on the way out, and a headwind on the way back. Otherwise it was calm, dry, and mostly sunny. There were several walkers and cyclists enjoying the weather, and Amble was busy with the Sunday market on the quayside. Everyone seemed to be in a good mood.
We regularly walk the path along the Aln Valley Railway, but it's a long time since I've cycled it, so that was a bit of novelty. To reach the railway on the return journey I had to climb the gradient from Hipsburn, past Alnmouth Station to Bilton. I anticipated that this would be too difficult for me to ride up. and expected a walk. But in the event I managed it. So that was a pleasant surprise. Also, hedges have now burst into life but they've been trimming them on the road to Warkworth Beach. As a result a wartime pillbox has been exposed. I've passed this numerous times, without noticing it. There are surprises even on familiar parts of a route.
23:05 •
4 days ago
Sunday, 19. April 2026
weeklyOSM
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09/04/2026-15/04/2026 [1] From Coordinates to Wall Art: Stylised Map Posters Online | © Yousuf Amanuel | map data © by OpenStreetMap Contributors. Mapping Comments are requested on this proposal: terminal=yes to consistently map freight terminals and better describe connected transport modes and handled cargo. Mapping campaigns A new MapRoulette challenge in Germany uses Mapillary-detecte
09/04/2026-15/04/2026
] From Coordinates to Wall Art: Stylised Map Posters Online | ©
Yousuf Amanuel
| map data © by
OpenStreetMap Contributors
Mapping
Comments are requested on this proposal:
terminal=yes
to consistently
map
freight terminals and better describe connected transport modes and handled cargo.
Mapping campaigns
A new MapRoulette challenge in Germany
uses
Mapillary-detected traffic signs to identify and add missing access restrictions in OpenStreetMap. The initial focus is on German regulatory signs such as
DE:260
Community
Raquel Dezidério
blogged
about her participation in ‘Mapping Together’, a virtual meeting of the MapYourGrid project, representing the Virtual Institute for Sustainable Development – IVIDES.org (Brazil). The overall objective of the meeting was to demonstrate the structure of Wikidata and discuss improvements to the connection between the
MapYourGrid
web map, Wikidata, and Wikipedia, which have been adopted to document objects related to the power distribution network map using OpenStreetMap. The project is
maintaining
the osm-wikidata-toolset repository on GitHub and invites you to map what is missing for your country on OSM.
A message from CasGroenigen on the OpenStreetMap Community forum
warned
of possible incorrect OSM edits
related
to a Pokémon GO event targeting specific landscape types. Mappers are encouraged to monitor their areas and check suspicious changes
using
tools such as OSMCha.
On Mastodon users have
discussed
open-source Android apps for cycling, including OsmAnd, CoMaps, BikeRouter, and FitoTrack. The conversation also highlighted a request for a dedicated cycling layer in CoMaps.
Pierre-Yves Beaudouin
tooted
rphyrin
noticed
that MapComplete’s recent new feature of adding pictures to reviews is very relevant to a September 2025 discussion
thread
by boramalper regarding a crowd-sourced review service for OpenStreetMap.
Andy Townsend
explained
how vector tile processing performance can be improved by reducing data volume, for example by delaying the display of smaller features. The changes halved tile sizes and highlight the importance of cartographic generalisation for both performance and readability.
Christoph Hormann
examined
the development and use of tags related to the key
waterway
in OpenStreetMap. Despite regional differences and ambiguities, the analysis shows that the classification, which has evolved over time, remains widely used and functional.
Ruslan Fatih
, an OpenStreetMap contributor from Kazakhstan,
shared
Imports
Sweety_Kumar stated on the OpenStreetMap Community Forum that students from IIT Delhi
propose
importing hydrology data from the CoRE Stack project, such as watersheds and water bodies, into OpenStreetMap. The ultimate goal is to improve accessibility further to enable analysis and collaborative enhancement within the OSM ecosystem.
The Kanach Yerevan initiative has
proposed
importing around 11,000 mapped urban trees into OpenStreetMap, based on volunteer field surveys. The dataset includes species and size information and is planned to be integrated gradually following import guidelines.
Events
Bastian Greshake Tzovaras
presented
how CoMaps can be used for humanitarian use cases with the open technology and innovation working group of Humanitarian OpenStreetMap. The presentation slides are
available
online.
The State of the Map Baltics 2026 conference will take place on Thursday 4 June in Riga, bringing together the OSM and GIS communities from Northern and Eastern Europe. Participation is free and talk submissions are
encouraged
thapa prativa
reported
on Nepal’s Inclusive Mapping Week 2025; at the inaugural event there were over 400 participants who learned, mapped, and collaborated with OpenStreetMap. A key focus was humanitarian mapping and the encouragement of women’s participation in the geospatial space.
Education
More than 20 students from a high school in
Pesaro
(Italy) have mapped their town in OpenStreetMap as part of a school project,
making
over 30,000 edits within two months. The initiative was proposed by their teacher
Galessandroni
to promote local mapping through hands-on contribution.
Maps
The OpenStreetMap Ops Team
reported
that the standard map layer on openstreetmap.org is now running OSM Carto version 6.0.0 (we
reported
earlier).
Daniel Dufour
wrote
, on his LinkedIn account, about the Chattanooga Area Regional Transportation Authority Route 4, a web map
created
with OpenStreetMap, MapTiler, JavaScript, and maplibre, which traces a route with its stops and buses. The source code is
available
on GitHub.
Steven Feldman has published a map gallery on the KnowWhere portal,
showcasing
a series of experimental mapping projects. Each project includes reflections on what worked, what didn’t, and
tips
for others creating their own maps.
OSM in action
Hans on the Bike
showed
that KLM uses OpenStreetMap data in its onboard displays for in flight map visualisations.
mackerski
described
how he used ChatGPT to record GNSS track logs directly from a car browser to map the Dublin Port Tunnel. He worked in collaboration with Guillaume Rischard and the solution was tested on a Tesla model 3 and a Volvo XC90. The experiments show that even without GNSS signals, dead reckoning can produce useful data, and highlighted potential improvements to the OSM track logging workflow.
Open Data
The New York MTA has
released
new open datasets on bus routes and stops, which they have combined with speed data to analyse and visualise bus traffic flow in detail.
Software
The BRouter project, a configurable OSM offline router with elevation awareness,
announced
an upcoming server migration introducing the new lookups.dat version 11.1, additional pseudo-tags, a modernised library, and improved elevation data. The changes can already be tested on a
preview
server, with a new app version also planned.
CoMaps has
received
a trust score of 9.6 from
European & Open Source Alternatives
, making it one of the top-rated map alternatives alongside OpenStreetMap.
Oliver Wipfli
reported
on the progress of the open-source Mapterhorn project, which provides global terrain data as PMTiles and is now widely used (we
reported
earlier). The pipeline uses Copernicus GLO30, a global 30 m resolution dataset, as a baseline and refines it with local models. A new grant from the NLnet Foundation (which distributes funding from the EU Commission) will improve the pipeline to include open aerial imagery, as an extended project titled ‘Mapterhorn Imagery’ .
OpenTrafficMap
is a new project with a focus on
visualising
real-time data from traffic signals and C-ITS-enabled vehicles on top of OpenStreetMap. The current focus is on
Graz
(Austria), where a higher density of tracked signals and vehicles are already available.
The OSRM API
documentation
has been
refreshed
with a cleaner design that provides easy navigation and covers all six OSRM services: Route, Table, Map Matching, Trip Planning, Nearest, and Tile. OSRM is a high performance routing engine for OpenStreetMap data and one of the most widely used in the world.
The GNOME Maps project is
working
on displaying public transport delays using the
Transitous
and
MOTIS
APIs. In
addition
to scheduled times and real-time updates, status indicators will be taken into account. MOTIS is the acronym for the Modular Open Transportation Information System.
Stadia Maps is
offering
a public preview of traffic-influenced routing based on OpenStreetMap, integrating real-time and historical traffic data. The feature
targets
use cases where accurate travel times, such as logistics and ride-hailing, are required.
The ‘WillCycle GPS Art Generator’
allows
users to
turn
drawings into real-world routes by matching them to roads and paths. It uses BRouter and OpenStreetMap data to generate GPX tracks for creative cycling routes.
Programming
Cláudio Tereso
demonstrated
how OpenStreetMap data can be integrated via the Overpass API into Power BI to create interactive maps of wild swimming locations. Photos and additional information are also included.
Thomas Derflinger has
developed
a Docker container to run your own local Overpass API instance. This stateless Docker container keeps OSM data on your host file system, while providing all the tools needed for data conversion and querying. It includes a simple shell script to download and ingest OSM data and it also runs on Raspberry Pi 5. The container does not implement updates from OSM. We
reported
on Roland Olbricht’s Docker container earlier and both
Kai Johnson
and
Wiktor Niesiobędzki
have their own versions.
wielandb’s StreetComplete pull request
proposed
a new quest to capture the direction in which bicycles may travel on separate pavements and cycleways. The approach considers country-specific rules and visible signage to avoid incorrect data.
Releases
[1] Ralph Straumann
presented
Terraink, a web application for creating stylised map posters based on OpenStreetMap data. It
offers
extensive customisation options for layout, colours, and content, targeting users who want to design unique maps for print or social media.
Version 3.16 of OpenMapTiles
brought
improvements to the transportation layer, including better road connections, additional path information, and enhanced styling for roads and railways.
Version 2026.04.07-8 of CoMaps
updated
OSM data and fixed several crashes, including issues with routing and edit uploads. It also introduced map style improvements, such as better road and tree visibility, and additional POI information.
The April update of Organic Maps
introduced
elevation profiles for hiking and cycling routes, improved address search (especially in the US), and enabled seamless map rendering across the anti-meridian.
MapComplete
announced
several new features, such as adding pictures to place reviews, a colour-coded
maxspeed
theme, and updates to the cycle-infra theme.
Yohan Boniface has
released
version 3.7.3 of uMap. This update addressed an issue that occurred when cloning maps, where layer relationships were not copied correctly. In addition, a minor bug in the Docker configuration was fixed, so that nginx is now ready to use right away.
OSRM version 26.4.0
brought
multiple improvements, including enhancements to routing profiles (e.g., better handling of
cycleway=*
and
sidewalk=*
tags) plus various stability and build fixes. It also
modernised
the release process with automated monthly releases and a new versioning scheme.
Marcus Jaschen
reported
that Bikerouter’s shortlink and QR code service has been migrated to a new server and that a new web service for generating route preview images has been developed. Both changes prepare for an
upcoming
feature: a built-in route manager that will allow you to store, organise, and restore planned routes on the server.
Version 2.0 of
Transportflow
has been
released
Alexis Lecanu (aka ravenfeld)
released
version 1.21.0 of the Baba app, introducing automatic screen orientation based on camera sensors. This improves usability when capturing images, e.g., for Panoramax.
Tiri, an independent developer based in Germany,
reported
on the OpenStreetMap Community forum that he is building
Xopoz
, an Android GNSS team tracking app for professional field teams, such as mountain guides, search and rescue volunteers, NGO field operations, and adventure tour operators. The app is built entirely on OpenStreetMap data with zero Google dependency and the geolocations are end-to-end encrypted.
OSM in the media
The City of
Seattle
has temporarily
removed
its official bike map PDF in the wake of new accessibility requirements, according to an article on the
Seattle Bike Blog
. The article highlighted OpenStreetMap as an alternative, which offers more detailed and up-to-date cycling infrastructure and is continuously improved by the community.
Other “geo” things
Attila Bátorfy
wrote
about Dutch ‘cartocubism’, a forgotten attempt to simplify maps from the interwar period.
The website
trainjazz.com
uses subway train geolocation data to create a dynamic soundscape, where each train represents a musical note. The result is an ever-changing composition that even adapts to the user’s geolocation. Jake Z
commented
on kottke.org that there is a 10 year old application similar to this called
Conductor
, on
mta.me
, developed by
Alexander Chen
, where the New York subway system is turned into a string instrument.
Brilliant Maps has
published
their ‘Map of Asia Made Up of its National Animals’. A similar map for European countries has also been
published
. Both maps were created by Ibis_Wolfieand and there is some
discussion
on Reddit about these maps.
The article ‘Real Maps for Imaginary Places: a journey into the cartography of literature’, written by Neely Tucker and
published
on the Library of Congress’ website, highlighted how maps have long played a key role in literature, from
Treasure Island
to
The Lord of the Rings
. These maps help readers understand fictional worlds spatially and make the stories more tangible.
Upcoming Events
Country
Where
Venue
What
When
Milano
Building 4A, Room Fassò – Politecnico di Milano
PoliMappers Maptedì
2026-04-16
Freiburg im Breisgau
CCCFR, Adlerstr. 12a, Freiburg (Grethergelände)
OSM-Treffen Freiburg/Brsg.
2026-04-16
OSMF Engineering Working Group meeting
2026-04-17
Potsdam
Kellermann
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2026-04-17
Golem, Avane, Empoli
Mapping Day ad Empoli
2026-04-18
Dijital Bilgi Derneği
OSM-TR Meet-Up – OSM League Pit-Stop
2026-04-18
Mapping Resilience Across the Yamuna Basin (UN Mappers & The FOSS Club India)
2026-04-19
Chennai Corporation
Mapping Party @ Chennai
2026-04-19
Liège
ULiège-RISE
Understanding the OpenStreetMap ecosystem
2026-04-20
Missing Maps London: (Online) Mid-Month Mapathon [eng]
2026-04-21
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Tubà
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2026-04-21
Derby
The Brunswick, Railway Terrace, Derby
East Midlands pub meet-up
2026-04-21
City of London
The Globe pub, Moorgate
London pub meet-up
2026-04-21
Bonn
Dotty’s
199. OSM-Stammtisch Bonn
2026-04-21
Chemnitz
Kaffeesatz, Chemnitz
OSM-Stammtisch Chemnitz
2026-04-21
Online
Lüneburger Mappertreffen (online)
2026-04-21
Richmond
Richmond, VA USA
Capital One TPM Summit Global Mapathon
2026-04-23
Bratislava
Prírodovedecká fakulta UK Bratislava
Missing Maps mapathon Bratislava #13
2026-04-23
Presentacion de initiative piloto: Capitulos de ONU Mapas
2026-04-23
Richmond
Virtual
MapRVA Virtual Map & Yap with LaToya Gray-Sparks, VA DHR
2026-04-23
Catania
Verso Coffice
Modifichiamo Wiki e OSM insieme!
2026-04-23
UN Mappers Mappy Hour
2026-04-24
Rapperswil-Jona
OST RJ See-Gebäude 6, Rapperswil (SG)
18. Mapathon & Mapping Party Rapperswil 2026
2026-04-24
Pinneberg
Hamburger Mapping-Spaziergang (in Pinneberg)
2026-04-25
Grad Zagreb
Sveučilište Algebra Bernays, Gradišćanska ulica 24
State of the Map Croatia (DORS/CLUC 2026)
2026-04-25
Mumbai
OSM Mumbai Mapping Party No.9 (Central Line)
2026-04-25
B of A – EC AM’s Mapathon -Global Service Month
2026-04-27
Missing Maps : Mapathon en ligne – CartONG [fr]
2026-04-27
Brno
Kamenice 753/5, Brno, Kamenice 753/5, Brno
Dubnový Missing Maps mapathon na Ústavu botaniky a zoologie
2026-04-27
Stadtgebiet Bremen
Online und im Hackerspace Bremen
Bremer Mappertreffen
2026-04-27
Kiel
Mango’s, Kiel
Kieler Mapper*innentreffen
2026-04-28
Wien
Schlupfwinkel (Kleine Neugasse 10, 1040 Wien)
78. Wiener OSM-Stammtisch
2026-04-28
Berlin
Online
OSM-Verkehrswende #74
2026-04-28
Hannover
Kuriosum
OSM-Stammtisch Hannover
2026-04-29
Düsseldorf
Online bei https://meet.jit.si/OSM-DUS-2026
Düsseldorfer OpenStreetMap-Treffen (online)
2026-04-29
Essen
Linuxhotel Essen
FOSSGIS-OSM-Communitytreffen im Linuxhotel
2026-04-30 – 2026-05-03
Stuttgart
Großraum Stuttgart
MA1PING
2026-05-01
Augsburg
Augsburger Linux-Infotag 2026
Workshop: JOSM – Java OpenStreetMap Editor – Eine Einführung
2026-05-02
Sovigliana-Vinci
Mappando si Vinci! – 2 Maggio 2026
2026-05-02 – 2026-06-02
Braunschweig
Stratum 0
Braunschweiger Mappertreffen im Stratum 0 Hackerspace
2026-05-02
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2026-05-02
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10:59 •
5 days ago
Saturday, 18. April 2026
OpenStreetMap User's Diaries
Need Assistance
Regarding Lougheed Highway in Coquitlam, BC, Canada:
Nothing along Lougheed between Sage Place and Schoolhouse is accessible to foot traffic, but much of it claims to be, despite the significant danger. Lougheed appears to be editable in many sections, and I don’t know how to change the entire strip easily. Can someone help? Thank you!
Regarding Lougheed Highway in Coquitlam, BC, Canada:
Nothing along Lougheed between Sage Place and Schoolhouse is accessible to foot traffic, but much of it claims to be, despite the significant danger. Lougheed appears to be editable in many sections, and I don’t know how to change the entire strip easily. Can someone help? Thank you!
17:44 •
6 days ago
UrbanEye3D 2.1.0
Translations into the following languages have been added:
German
Italian
Slovak
Russian
There are a lot of German speaking people in OSM, so this should help :)
Not much strings though :)
There are also several validation messages, but there are just 32 lines total.
Just in case you wou
Translations into the following languages have been added:
German
Italian
Slovak
Russian
There are a lot of German speaking people in OSM, so this should help :)
Not much strings though :)
There are also several validation messages, but there are just 32 lines total.
Just in case you would like to translate the plugin in any other language, here is
the pot file
We do not have any web UI for translations, but you can use
PoEdit
instead.
14:55 •
6 days ago