Road attributes – 8 Other attributes

Other attributes

In addition to the attribute sections mentioned above there are several general attributes. For each category of Road types, there are other attributes that can be selected. Two of them are common to all Road types: 

8.1 Seasonal Closures

  • Check the box if the road is closed during specific seasons. 
Fig.: “Seasonal closure” because of snow

8.2 Is Slippery

  • Check the box if the road tends to be slippery.
Fig.: The road is slippery

The Road types “Residential”, “Pedestrian zone” and “Pedestrian road” can have also another attribute: 

8.3 Good for cycling

  • Check the box if the road is good for riding a bicycle.
Fig.: “Good for cycling”

The rest of the attributes in this category provides more detail for the “Trail” road type.

8.4 Bicycle path

  • A road, track or path designated for bicycle use and from which motorized vehicles are excluded.
Fig.: Bicycle path

8.5 Walking path

  • Paved or unpaved path designated for the use of walking, jogging, or running.
Fig.: “Walking path”

8.6 Mountain bike trail

  • Unpaved pathway designated for  mountain bike riders.
Fig.: “Mountain bike trail”

8.5 Hiking trail

  • Typically an unpaved, narrow pathway designated for hiking.
Fig.: “Hiking trail”

8.6 Cross-country ski trail

  • Trail designated for cross-country skiing (Nordic skiing).
Fig.: “Cross-country ski trail”

8.7 Ski run

  • Marked path designated for Alpine skiing or snowboarding.
Fig.: “Ski run”

8.8 Ski lift

  • Cable transport device designated to carry skiers up a mountain.
Fig.: “Ski lift”

8.9 Horse trail

  • Pathway designated for outdoor riding and trekking.
Fig.: “Horse trail”

8.10 BMX track

  • Track designated for BMX bicycles.
Fig.: “BMX track”

8.11 Gravel

Check this box if the road is primarily gravel.

Fig.: “Gravel” (e.g. broken stony surface)

8.12 Dirt

Check this box if the road is sandy and muddy most of the time.

Fig.: “Dirt” (e.g. sandy, muddy)

Note:

  • Some outdoor attribute combinations are invalid (e.g. BMX track cannot be combined with any other type).