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

Christopher Barrington-Leigh, Adam Millard-Ball

October 2017 PLoS One

Synopsis of Social media discussions

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.

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Agreement
 Strong agreement

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

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Interest
 Moderate level of interest

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

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Engagement
 Moderate level of 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.

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Impact
 High level of impact

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

Social Mentions

YouTube

2 Videos

Facebook

5 Posts

Twitter

7 Posts

News

17 Articles

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2 Posts

Metrics

Video Views

2,481

Total Likes

31

Extended Reach

32,334

Social Features

33

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  • kuwala
    @kuwala_io (Twitter)

    OpenStreetMap's road network is more than 80% complete - globally. Source: https://t.co/6JZrRiRjfi #mobility #data #opendata #osm #opensource #urbanplanning #streets #traffic
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    RT @orovellotti: The world’s user-generated road map is more than 80% complete https://t.co/nBTMpOTCMq
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Abstract Synopsis

  • 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.]