Standardized Symbology

[runneals]

Add a Standardized Symbology Set to the standard (see attached symbology that we use in Iowa)

[michaelmulley]

Our current working idea is that map-based apps could determine the appropriate symbol based on event_type, severity, road/state, and etc. If it's something you think would be useful, I'd be interested in hearing more about the use case for a standardized symbology. In particular, would you have a strong preference between (1) symbol names included as an explicit field in an Open511 event, or (2) publishing a (non-normative) algorithm that clients can use to derive a suggested symbol based on other fields in the event?

[runneals]

I'd say that your second option would be best, in allowing for consistency of symbology. However for more advanced states (like Iowa) that are already pre-defined, it would be nice to have a field that would over-ride the algorithm. I sent the open 511 general email an email a few weeks ago with attachments of a spreadsheet that we use in determining symbology.

[michaelmulley]

What email did you send to/from? I don't recall reading that -- the email might not have made it through. You can reach us in private at open511@opennorth.ca, or join the mailing list at https://groups.google.com/forum/?fromgroups#!forum/open511

[runneals]

I did send it to open511@opennorth.ca on the 5th