Tag:barrier=gate
 barrier =
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A section in a wall or fence which can be opened to allow access. 
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A gate is a section in a wall or fence which can be opened to allow or restrict access. They are usually made of wood or metal.
How to map
On a node
On a way barrier=wall/fence/etc. add a node with the tag barrier= at the gate's location.
For general information on how to map barriers as nodes refer to: Key:barrier § How to map barrier nodes.
On a way
Tag a way with barrier= on the real position and width of the gate, this should be connected to the fence at either side of the way.
Add a node on the intersection between any footways and the gate, also tagged with barrier=, much like how crossings are mapped. (This helps routers as many will just ignore the gate if there is no node.)
- Example (in JOSM editor)
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Correct: Gate as node on intersection between footway and gate way.
Tags used in combination
gate:type=*- distinguishes gate typeheight=*maxwidth=*- a legal width restrictionmaxwidth:physical=*- a physical width restrictionwidth=*- the width of the featureaccess=*:access=yes,access=private, etc.locked=*, whether the gate is usually locked and not accessible without the key.amenity=ticket_validator
Example
Based on the location below, the gate node should be the end of a way. A new way starts with the gate node and it should have the access set to private if the access is restricted.
+------+------•××××+××××+
See also
barrier=*barrier=wicket_gate— a pedestrian door or gate (note thatbarrier=is typically used instead).barrier=lift_gatebarrier=swing_gatebarrier=sliding_gatebarrier=kissing_gatebarrier=entrancebarrier=cattle_gridbarrier=chainbarrier=sally_portbarrier=coupure
building=gatehouseentrance=*- To allow entry into buildings and enclosed areasindoor=door- To allow entry between two rooms