Proposed features/information

information
Status:	Proposed (under way)
Proposed by:	vsandre
Tagging:	information=*
Applies to:	node/area
Definition:	To differ between offices and other information sources tagged with tourism=information
Drafted on:	2008-11-10
RFC start:	2008-11-11

Page moved now to information=*

Definition

The tourism=information describes an information source for tourists, travellers and visitors. But it does not differ between diverse types of an information point. The goal of this proposal is to specify this tag a little bit more, so it should be easier to find the right information point on a map.

This tag can be also used for information boards at a educational trail. The route and the boards/maps should than be part of relation.

Values

Information

Key	Value	Element	Comment	Rendering	Photo
information	office		An office where you can get information about a town or region.
information	board		A board with information. To describe it closer, have a look at board_type=*.
information	terminal		A information terminal provides information access via electronic methods. Mostly it is combined with access to the internet. (see internet_access=*)
information	audioguide		A place where you can get information using headphones or a mobile phone. This tag can be combined with fee=* and ref=*. If you want to describe a audio service via mobile phone, you have to add the phone number via phone=*.
information	map		A board with a map. To specify the type or shown details, have a look at map_type=* and map_size=* in Tag:information=map. To describe the access to the shown routes use the access-keys e.g hiking=yes, bicycle=yes or ski=yes.
information	tactile_map		Tactile maps are maps for the blind, also known as haptic maps.
information	tactile_model		Tactile models are models for the blind representing buildings and surroundings.
information	guidepost		Signposts/Guideposts are often found along official hiking/cycling routes to indicate the directions to different destinations. To describe the access to the shown routes use the access-keys e.g hiking=yes, bicycle=yes or ski=yes.
information	trail_blaze route_marker		A marker that shows the position of the way. Could be a symbol, a short pole or a painted marking. Note: 2 tagging variants currently in use.
information	user defined		All commonly used values according to Taginfo

This table is a wiki template with a default description in English. Editable here.

Access-keys to describe a guidepost or map closer

access-key	Description	Example/photo
hiking=yes	A map/guidepost which shows hiking routes. This is the standard value for a guidepost.
bicycle=yes	A map/guidepost with bicycle routes.
ski=yes	A map/guidepost with of skiing paths and pistes.
...	Many more possibilities

• See also the New vs. original scheme-section at the talk page to convert old entries.

Type of map

map_type=* - What details are on the map?

key=value	Description	Example/photo
map_type=topo	A map with topographical background for e.g. a historical or hiking map. The map contains contour lines.
map_type=street	A map with all streets or ways of an area. The streets are mostly named. The angles, distances etc. are accurate. Used e.g. at tourist offices for the accommodation overview.
map_type=scheme	A sketched map with only important ways and POIs. The angles, distances etc. are merely illustrative, not accurate. Used e.g. by travel agencies to explain their tours.
map_type=toposcope	A marker erected on high places which indicates the direction to notable landscape features which can be seen from that point (associated with tourism=viewpoint).
map_type=image	Ways, POIs etc. above a base layer consisting of an aerial or satellite image. Used e.g. for a hiking map or palace garden overview map.

map_size=* - What area is covered by the map?

key=value	Description	Example/photo
map_size=building	A floor plan or similar.
map_size=site	A map of special site, like of a historical castle.
map_size=city	A map of a city.
map_size=region	A map for a larger area.
...

board_type=* - What information could I find on the board?

See also taginfo page for key=board_type

See also types of signage listed in Wikipedia:Signage#Sign technologies

key=value	Description	Taginfo count	Example/photo
board_type=art	A board with information about a nearby art installation (sculpture).	8
board_type=board	unclear why this would be used, but it is found among the most frequent values	3,296
board_type=geology	A board with information about geological circumstances (rocks, sediments). Often used at educational trails.	88
board_type=history	A board with historical information about this place.	3,654
board_type=nature	A board with information about nature in this region. Often used at educational trails.	3,362
board_type=notice	At (parish) notice boards you can find parish notices or adverts for local events happening soon.	1,152
board_type=plants	A board with information about plants of this region. Often used at educational trails.	459	40px
board_type=public_transport	A board with public transport timetables, etc.	9
board_type=wildlife	A board with information about animals living in this region. Often used at educational trails.	553
...	...	...	...

Discussion

For discussion please use the Talk page: Talk:Proposed features/information