Tools for OSM Quality

During my 2018 Google Summer of Code project, I contributed to OpenStreetMap's iD editor by integrating two key features: Map Notes and the Keep Right validator. These tools, previously available in other editors like JOSM, were critical for improving map quality and enhancing the user experience within the web-based iD editor. I implemented the Map Notes feature by connecting the iD editor to the OpenStreetMap Notes API, enabling users to add, view, edit, and resolve map notes directly within the interface. I also integrated the Keep Right validator, which provides automated suggestions for fixing mapping errors such as overlapping streets. This tool helps users streamline the quality assurance process for their edits, significantly improving the accuracy of the maps. Working on this project was highly rewarding as I enhanced a widely-used open-source platform and helped improve mapping quality across the globe. For more information about concepts, visit the wiki for OSM Map Notes and the Keep Right Validator.