At first it was rough around the edges but after I filled in the missing information to the database my experience got a whole lot better and now I get to enjoy the best looking maps app!

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    16 days ago

    What’s the best way to do this from mobile while I’m out and about? I’d love to help contribute for my area (and to teach family/friends how to contribute as well) but I don’t have a great handle on where to start myself.

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      16 days ago

      On iOS I use Every Door (simple, based on adding additional info to existing places) or Go Map! (fully-fledged editor). They’re both a little rough around the edges, but they’re fair solid.

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      16 days ago

      The easiest way would be StreetComplete.
      It gives you markers on a map with questions you can answer in app, to update and complete Openstreetmap data.
      Vespucci is an app you can use for more more comprehensive edits, like adding new objects.

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        16 days ago

        +1 on StreetComplete. Keep in mind, it restricts contributions to the area you’re currently in based on location data. I resorted to spoofing my GPS location so that I could keep contributing :P

        Vespucci seems interesting, thanks for the suggestion!

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          16 days ago

          Umm,… you are supposed to contribute based on observations in the real world.
          Why would you need to spoof your location?

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            16 days ago

            To cover other neighbourhoods in my city that I know well. When I am physically there, I’m usually biking and can’t edit real-time, so I do so afterwards at home. I verify all my potential changes and ensure they match what I’ve seen. I’ve covered about half my city so far :)