OpenSidewalks: Mapping for Accessibility in OpenStreetMap

The Taskar Center for Accessible Technology

Join us for an educational experience exploring open data mapping for access to transportation and mobility with OpenSidewalks

At this event, we will:introduce open data mapping in OpenStreetMapintroduce OpenSidewalks: what do we need to map for accessibility and whyteach participants first steps of mapping your city for accessibilityPrior recommended work: sign up for an account on OpenStreetMap.orgWho: Maplovers! Accessibility Advocates! Active transportation and sustainability enthusiasts! No mapping experience is required, and training will be provided. This event is open to all ages, but please RSVP and check in with our follow up communications if mapping with someone under 12.What: Please join us for a Taskar Center for Accessible Technology OpenSIdewalks mapathon! We&#x27;ll have a group training on OpenStreetMap (OSM) and a talk on Mapping for Accessibility and how these data are used in paratransit, transportation agencies, and by international organizations.Where: Remote - Wider OpenMapping CommunityWhen: We will have two similar intro sessionsHere you are signing up for Mar 11, 2021 @ 6:30AM Pacific STWhy: Because open map data can change lives!WHAT DO I NEED TO BRING? Please charge your laptop, track down your mouse, and sign up for an account on OpenStreetMap (or bring your login info if you already have one). Get ready to have fun!WHAT DO I DO NOW? Get yourself an eventbrite ticket for the event then go and tell your friends! If you are new to mapping, please create an account on Openstreetmap.org. If you have already mapped via the web based iD editor, maybe it&#x27;s time to try JOSM at the mapathon? It’s an amazing piece of software that allows you to map more efficiently! You might want to consider downloading this ahead of time. NOTE: We will send zoom log in information the morning of our event.We look forward to &quot;seeing&quot; you there! Questions? Please email uwtcat@uw.edu

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OpenSidewalks: Mapping for Accessibility in OpenStreetMap

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