Tag:barrier=lift_gate

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Public-images-osm logo.svg barrier = lift_gate
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Description
A bar or pole pivoted (rotates upwards to open) in such a way as to allow the boom to block vehicular access through a controlled point. Show/edit corresponding data item.
Rendering in OSM Carto
Liftgate-7.svg
Group: barriers
Used on these elements
may be used on nodesshould not be used on waysshould not be used on areasshould not be used on relations (except multipolygon relations)
Useful combination
Status: approvedPage for proposal

An arm barrier (boom gate, boom barrier) is a bar, or pole pivoted (rotates upwards to open) in such a way as to allow the bar to block vehicular access through a controlled point. Combine with access=* where appropriate.

Note that "lift gate", term used in OSM tagging is not used in actual English.

How to map

Tag a node with barrier=lift_gate. A tiny proportion of cases (0.01%) tag a way instead.

Types

In addition to the basic tag barrier=lift_gate, you can add the type if you wish:

Key Value Element Comment Example Icon
lift_gate:type=* single node The road is blocked using one bar. ClosedRoad.jpg None
lift_gate:type=* double node The road is blocked using two bars. Tomnahurich Bridge - geograph.org.uk - 1092552.jpg None

Possible tagging mistakes

If you know places with this tag, verify if it could be tagged with another tag.
Automated edits are strongly discouraged unless you really know what you are doing!

See also

  • barrier=swing_gate - A gate consisting of a bar or pole pivoted (rotates sidewards to open) in such a way as to allow the boom to block vehicular access through a controlled point.
  • railway=level_crossing - A crossing between a railway and a road.

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