David Thompson

@thompsondt
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🚀 Breaking down complex problems & structuring solutions.
🗺️ OpenStreetMap contributor & tech generalist.
🛠️ Open source, the fediverse, & systems that work.
🚲 Interested in car-free cities & better mobility.
🌍 Building a future that’s more connected & sustainable.

#openstreetmap #osm #photography #fediverse #foss

Homepagehttps://www.davidtthompson.com?source=mastodon
GitHubhttps://github.com/thompsondt
LinkedInhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/dthompson/
I mostly map sidewalks and crossings, so intersections like this one are beyond my comprehension. Any intersection/lane-mapping enthusiasts want to have a look? #openstreetmap https://osm.org/go/ZeU2B7Nfk?m=

Where there are bikes there is hope… — Cicero, probably…

#velosophy #quotes

Did you order a 3D print online? How did it go?

Seeing if any of my #fediverse friends have experience ordering #3dprinting from an online source.

I’m looking for a build that might be as large as 12x12x1 inches with good enough resolution that lettering 1/4 inch tall would print fairly cleanly.

Opens terminal... `$ exit`.... opens browser... `URL: exit`... 🤦‍♂️ just one of those days. #sysadmin #linux

Another pattern is: opens vim `:q`... opens #Obsidian `i` types nonsense, then `:q`.

🚶‍♂️ Work in progress!

I’m exploring modular illustrations as visual aids to support #OpenStreetMap contributors and documentation. The modules can be mixed and matched to visualize diverse scenarios for sidewalks, curbs, and crossings.

Early test below. Feedback welcome!

#OSM #Accessibility #Mapping #Design #Artwork #Illustration

Psst. Need 360 camera gear for mapping?

Mapillary is expanding their collaboration with OpenStreetMap US. Capturing this data supports remote mapping and urban transformation.
https://blog.mapillary.com/update/2025/04/10/announcing-camera-grant-program-v2
#mapillary #openstreetmap

Mapillary blog

Street-level imagery, powered by collaboration and computer vision.

Building a list of #OpenStreetMap mobile apps for new contributors looking to dive a little deeper.

Editors:
- @everydoor
- @streetcomplete
- @MapComplete
- #GoMap!!
- #OpenStop
- @vespucci_editor
- #OSM_Go

Photographic Data Capture:
- #Mapillary
- @panoramax
- gitlab.com/ravenfeld/baba

Routing and Navigation:
- #OSMAnd
- @organicmaps
- Magic Earth
- Metager Maps @MetaGer
- Nunav Navigation

Edit: thanks for the tips and additions!

Looks #LibreOffice is the clear winner from that poll with about 80% of the vote.

Also looks like correcting a hashtag resets the #poll. Still figuring stuff out here on #mastodon.

> #OpenOffice vs #LibreOffice vs ??
>
> I'm using Google Docs for resumes and cover letters. It's quick and easy, but I don't love the finished product. #LaTeX offers control, but adds friction during revisions.
>
> What are you using for word processing these days?

Parents, how many friends are accessible to your child without your help?

My wife (🇵🇱) and I (🇺🇸) were comparing childhoods. One thing stood out.

My childhood: 2 friends without help
Hers: 20+ 👈

Too many people think urbanism is about bike lanes. It was never about bike lanes.

#urbanism #visionzero #mastodon #BikeTooter #socialmedia

Preparing ourselves mentally and physically for the Caspar David Friedrich exhibition at the Met.

https://www.metmuseum.org/exhibitions/caspar-david-friedrich-the-soul-of-nature

#art #nyc

Caspar David Friedrich: The Soul of Nature - The Metropolitan Museum of Art