Is tunnel entrance a valid criteria?
Is tunnel entrance a valid criteria if it shows that the name of tunnel?
I submitted a tunnel entrance which got rejected with reasons such as obstructing driveway of emergency services, even though it is accessible as a pedestrian. Other than that "Photo of the nomination appears to be of a body part instead of a valid object", but I am not sure why. It does have some people in it but they are not visible properly and appear very small comparing to tunnel.
The reason I nominated it because it's the longest tunnel above 3000 meters so should be a valid criteria in terms of unique architecture right? It also has a parking just outside and footpath outside as well as well inside tunnel.
So, should I nominate it again? Maybe placing it a little bit away from main road, near parking.
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Is it a local hotspot/highlight? If yes, it is definately eligeble
The persons in the picture are definately not that good for the POI. Try it with a different image.
Ineligible location, place, or object
(Those guys in the hard hats are construction workers, not "pedestrians. This clearly does not meet acceptance criteria).
Would you take someone there to see it if they were visiting from out of town? Not sure I would. Don’t know what criteria it would come under.
Being a long tunnel in itself is not unique architecture. But if you want this object to pass as a Wayspot, you will need to explain how it meets one of the eligibility conditions under Criteria 3.1 without meeting any of the rejection conditions.
I would treat tunnels the same way as bridges. They are not, in and of themselves, eligible. However, if there is something historically, architecturally, or culturally important, they could be approved, provided that that they do not meet one of the ineligible criteria. In this case, I would spend a lot of time, making sure that it has safe pedestrian access.
I see your point. If this is, because they work inside, its not really a save POI. If they use it to get to work, it would be an important connection for people. So this should not be the problem. Depends on the usage of this tunnel i would say. (Correct me if I am wrong^^) I also agree on @SPD85-PGO comment. A tunnel isnt instantly a good POI.
At a length of 9.02 km, it is the longest tunnel above 10,000 feet (3,048 m) in the world and is named after former Prime Minister of India, Atal Bihari Vajpayee.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Atal_Tunnel
I see some potential in this one.
The crane in the background really doesn't help the submission. I'd wait until the construction work is finished before resubmitting.
I'd like to help, @TheTrueHelper-ING! Based on the screenshot, it seems to be an ineligible candidate, due to the fact, that there is no safe pedestrian access. But, post completion of the construction, if there is safe access for pedestrians, you may submit this with supporting evidence. For more info, please check the Wayspot Eligibility. Let me know if you need any more clarification on it.
Once construction is completed, the booth area could maybe be considered to have pedestrian access. However if the marker is anywhere on the road, the would be unsafe.
Based on the information I've seen, the tunnel is world record breaking. Thus, if it were safe to do so, I'd have a friend take me there. Infrastructure can be fun to learn about. If it's a good, well thought out submission then perhaps it could inspire the next generation of engineers? (assuming there is a space dedicated for pedestrians)