This means that the most important geo data sets in the Netherlands are now available for all types of re-use free of charge. This development is warmly welcomed by the OpenStreetMap community. Stefan de Konink, one of the Dutch volunteers said "I'm glad the open data policies of Minister Verhagen (Economic Affairs) and Minister Schultz-Van Haegen (Infrastructure and Environment) are being enacted so fast and opening up new opportunities." The released data sets (national road data, geo data) are available for download via OpenStreetMap servers, next to being available from the Dutch government upon request. Read Moreblog comments powered by Disqus
