Tag:cycleway=sidewalk

cycleway = 
Group: cycleways
Used on these elements
should not be used on nodesmay be used on waysshould not be used on areasshould not be used on relations (except multipolygon relations)
See also

is_sidepath=* cycleway=sidepath footway=sidewalk

Status: in use
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A cycleway and sidewalk/footway related tag with undefined meaning.

Interpretation

Several different meanings/intentions have been proposed/presented in discussions, such as:

  • the cycleway is a separately mapped cycle track
  • the cycleway is a multi-use path
  • the cycleway runs parallel to a carriageway
  • the cycleway facility for the parallel carriageway is supplied by the sidewalk
  • the cycleway functions as the pedestrian facility (sidewalk) for a parallel carriageway
  • the cycleway is separated from a parallel carriageway by a kerb
  • providing symmetry with sidewalk=separate on a parallel carriageway

Many of these intentions overlap, some are conflicting, and several can be true at the same time.

footway=sidewalk and cycleway= - are also used on highway=path segregated=yes bicycle=designated foot=designated but some people use path=sidewalk in such case (often fuelled by Osmose false positive)

Tagging alternatives

Depending on the intended meaning (see above), other well-defined and unambiguous tags can be used.

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More Attributes

  • bicycle=* - Describes the access for cyclists
  • foot=* - Describes the access for pedestrians
  • segregated=* - Indicates if pedestrians and cyclist have segregated spaces or share the space on a way
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