Hi,

I hope you are well.

I'm seeking assistance regarding an issue we’ve encountered with road naming inconsistencies in OpenStreetMap (OSM). I work with the Department of Fire and Emergency Services (DFES) in Western Australia, and we use Mapbox as our mapping platform, which relies on OSM data.

In emergency situations such as bushfires, we provide the community with timely information about safe evacuation routes. However, we’ve observed that some road names in OSM do not align with those in official sources like Landgate or Main Roads WA. This discrepancy can cause confusion among community members during critical times.

As per a previous discussion, I understand that OSM cannot directly incorporate Landgate data due to licensing restrictions, but that Main Roads WA data may be compatible. Since Main Roads WA sources its data from Landgate, we’re exploring whether it can be recognized as an official and permissible data source for OSM in Western Australia.

Could you please advise on the process for having Main Roads WA data reviewed and potentially approved as an official source for OSM editing? Any guidance on  next steps would be greatly appreciated.

Thank you for your time and support.

Regards,
Suvarna Mithun
Department of Fire and Emergency Services, WA