Hello OSM-SAMOA,

I’ve observed that in several areas across Samoa where there are highway=path features intersecting roads that appear to be trafficked by vehicles. For instance, there are non-path highway features in Nu'u that vehicles have trouble or cannot route because of the application of highway=path (https://www.openstreetmap.org/way/141690132). According to OSM policy, the highway=path tag generally does not account for four-wheeled vehicle access (https://wiki.openstreetmap.org/wiki/Tag:highway=path). In cases where the infrastructure supports motor vehicles, it may be more appropriate to use tags such as highway=track or highway=service.
Could you share the reasoning behind this tagging approach? Understanding the intent would help clarify how best to support local mapping efforts. Would you also be open to re-evaluating these features in areas where vehicle access is possible, to ensure accurate classification?

I look forward to hearing from you and appreciate your time on this matter!
 -ChromeLotus