Tag:barrier=gate
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A section in a wall or fence which can be opened to allow access. ![]() |
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Group: barriers |
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Useful combination |
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A gate is a section in a wall or fence which can be opened to allow or restrict access. They are usually made of wood or metal.
How to map
On a node
On a way barrier=wall/fence/etc.
add a node with the tag barrier=gate
at the gate's location.
For general information on how to map barriers as nodes refer to: Key:barrier § How to map barrier nodes.
On a way
Tag a way with barrier=gate
on the real position and width of the gate, this should be connected to the fence at either side of the way.
Add a node on the intersection between any footways and the gate, also tagged with barrier=gate
, much like how crossings are mapped. (This helps routers as many will just ignore the gate if there is no node.)
- Example (in JOSM editor)
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Correct: Gate as node on intersection between footway and gate way.
Tags used in combination
gate:type=*
- distinguishes gate typeheight=*
maxwidth=*
- a legal width restrictionmaxwidth:physical=*
- a physical width restrictionwidth=*
- the width of the featureaccess=*
:access=yes
,access=private
, etc.locked=*
, whether the gate is usually locked and not accessible without the key.amenity=ticket_validator
Example
Based on the location below, the gate node should be the end of a way. A new way starts with the gate node and it should have the access set to private if the access is restricted.
+------+------•××××+××××+
See also
barrier=*
barrier=wicket_gate
— a pedestrian door or gate (note thatbarrier=gate
is typically used instead).barrier=lift_gate
barrier=swing_gate
barrier=sliding_gate
barrier=kissing_gate
barrier=entrance
barrier=cattle_grid
barrier=chain
barrier=sally_port
barrier=coupure
building=gatehouse
entrance=*
- To allow entry into buildings and enclosed areasindoor=door
- To allow entry between two rooms