Public Domain Map: First Pilot Update
Public Domain Map enables organizations to crowdsource authoritative map data in cases where OpenStreetMap isn’t an option. Mappers can address public data gaps while producing high-quality data that is format- and license-compatible...
Celebrating National Public Lands Day
September 23, 2023 marks the 30th anniversary of National Public Lands Day. Organized by the National Environmental Education Foundation, National Public Lands Day seeks to connect people with their environment and encourage...
A look back on State of the Map US 2023!
Thank you to everyone who made State of the Map US 2023 a fun, engaging, and meaningful conference! From our generous sponsors, to the many knowledgeable speakers and helpful volunteers, you helped...
Announcing our first Strategic Organizational Member: the Bureau of Transportation Statistics
The OpenStreetMap US team is pleased to announce that the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS) has joined as our first Strategic organizational member and our first member representing...
Announcing our latest organizational member: Locana!
The OpenStreetMap US team is pleased to announce that Locana has joined as a Supporter member. Locana, a location and mapping technology company, provides software products and services that address global business,...
Welcome to the new OpenStreetMap US Website (again!)
On June 10, 2010, Serge Wroclawski announced the launch of the “new OpenStreetMap United States Web site.” Thirteen years later to the day, I had the privilege of making much the same...
Announcing the Mapillary Camera Grant Program
The following post has been adapted from Mapillary’s announcement posted on June 16, 2023. After a long hiatus, Mapillary is launching the return of the Camera Grant Program! OpenStreetMap US is thrilled...
Welcome Mapbox, supporter member of OpenStreetMap US!
The OpenStreetMap US team is excited that Mapbox is now an organizational member of OpenStreetMap US! A leading real-time location platform for developers and location-aware businesses, Mapbox equips organizations with the full...
Public Domain Map: Updates & Next Steps
Background Two years ago, we shared the launch of Public Domain Map, a new project and collaboration with federal agencies, including the U.S. Department of Transportation and the U.S. Geological Survey. The...
A New Home for Field Papers
OpenStreetMap US is excited to announce the adoption of Field Papers into the suite of tools we support for the larger OSM community. Over the course of 2023, Stamen and OpenStreetMap US...
MapRoulette joins OSM US as a Charter Project
We are excited to announce that MapRoulette is now part of the growing network of Charter Projects supported by OpenStreetMap US. MapRoulette is an open, collaborative and cooperative microtasking platform for improving...
Mappers answer the call to improve rail safety
The 2007–08 TIGER import was infamous for its roads, but did you know it’s also the source of most of OSM’s railroad coverage in the U.S.? TIGER kept roads and railroad tracks...
OpenStreetMap US 2023 Board Election Results
The OpenStreetMap US board elections for 2023 have completed! As a Governance Committee member, I volunteered as this year’s election observer. This involves ensuring that the voting was conducted properly and that...
Tasking Manager, meet Public Domain Map
Last week, OpenStreetMap US launched a revamped version of our Tasking Manager, a tool for collaborating on mapping campaigns. The release includes a number of custom features specific to the needs of...
Welcoming OSMCha as an OSM US Charter Project
OpenStreetMap US is excited to announce our latest Charter Project - OSMCha! OSMCha is an open-source software project started in 2015 focusing on reporting, inspecting, and validating changes to OpenStreetMap. Its mission...
Mapping Made Easier with RapiD 2.0!
This is a guest blog post by the Maps@Meta Team to share news with the OpenStreetMap US community. Do you have a story to tell? OpenStreetMap US news or info to share?...
Trails Stewardship Initiative Update: Pilot & Next Steps
This blog post is an update on the OpenStreetMap US Trails Stewardship Initiative. For past news and additional information on this initiative, visit openstreetmap.us/trails. Background Public open spaces in the United States...
Apply now for a scholarship to State of the Map US 2023!
Applications are now open for State of the Map US scholarships! Once again, we’re looking to bring in our largest cohort yet, from a diversity of communities, professions, geographies and associations. OpenStreetMap...
2022: Year in Review
In 2022, OpenStreetMap US welcomed the return to in-person events with our 10th annual State of the Map US conference. All of the efforts made by the US community to connect virtually...
Introducing the OpenStreetMap US Membership Portal
OpenStreetMap US has successfully migrated to a new membership management system that enables members to take a more active role. As part of this migration, members can now update contact information, check...