PLoS One October 2017 PMID 28797037

The world's user-generated road map is more than 80% complete.

Christopher Barrington-Leigh, Adam Millard-Ball

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The various discussions mainly agree with the article, as seen in posts stating the road network is 'more than 80% complete' and emphasizing its relevance for development and planning. The tone ranges from informational to practical, with some posts exploring applications like improving roads and urban green spaces, demonstrating both moderate engagement and recognition of the data's broader implications.

AgreementStrong agreement

Most discussions acknowledge and affirm the article's findings, emphasizing the significance of the 80% completion estimate.

InterestModerate interest

Overall interest is moderate, with responses recognizing the importance of open data but not delving deeply into technical details.

EngagementModerate engagement

Some posts, like the one mentioning building better roads in Canada's oilsands, demonstrate curiosity and a desire to apply the data, indicating moderate engagement.

ImpactHigh impact

Posts suggest that the information could influence urban planning, infrastructure development, and open data initiatives, highlighting high potential impact.

Abstract in brief

The study evaluates the completeness of OpenStreetMap (OSM) road data globally using visual satellite assessments and statistical modeling, finding that OSM is about 83% complete worldwide.
It shows that many countries, especially those with good governance and internet access, have highly mapped road networks, with both very sparse and very dense areas being better mapped than medium-density regions.
The analysis suggests that current global datasets, like those used by the World Bank, significantly underestimate road networks by over 30%, highlighting the value of OSM as a reliable source for geospatial data.]

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RT @TechXplore_com: How Canada's oilsands can help build better roads @ConversationEDU https://t.co/OR2nf4xRvJ https://t.co/Z0RdABR47t

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OpenSource Orgs

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RT @kuwala_io: OpenStreetMap's road network is more than 80% complete - globally. Source: https://t.co/6JZrRiRjfi #mobility #data #openda…

Jun 11, 2021 · 1 share · 6,323 followers View post →

kuwala

@kuwala_io · X

OpenStreetMap's road network is more than 80% complete - globally. Source: https://t.co/6JZrRiRjfi #mobility #data #opendata #osm #opensource #urbanplanning #streets #traffic

Jun 11, 2021 · 1 like · 1 share · 73 followers View post →

Charles Nepote

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RT @orovellotti: The world’s user-generated road map is more than 80% complete https://t.co/nBTMpOTCMq

Aug 12, 2020 · 1 share · 1,766 followers View post →

orovellotti

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The world’s user-generated road map is more than 80% complete https://t.co/nBTMpOTCMq

Aug 12, 2020 · 1 like · 1 share · 1,348 followers View post →

GeoNe.ws

@GeoNe_ws · X

Video: "Assessing the Completeness of Urban Green Spaces in @OpenStreetMap" https://t.co/1IzmhY9zdj

Oct 6, 2019 · 1 like · 1 share · 7,000 followers View post →

ahf_ntwlkr

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Jan 24, 2019 · 215 followers View post →