kind of pole number it was. Unfortunately, that required a new xml
namespace, a registry, ... It just seems easier to have different Catypes.
On 3/9/10 3:00 AM, "Robins George" <robinsg@huawei.com> wrote:
>
> We have updated this draft. This document describes an extension to
> civic location format and adds two new CAtypes: PN (pole number) and MP
> (milepost). Pole Numbers are used on poles such as lamp posts or utility
> poles, and can be used in some circumstances as location information. In
> some countries, the label on the lamp post also carries the local
> emergency service number, such as "110", encouraging callers to use the
> pole number to identify their location.
>
> The reason a separate CA type is needed is that the milepost number can
> be used independently of a street name and number (you can say Milepost
> 12.2 Route 12, but you can also say 123 Route 12). Mileposts are used on
> many things besides roads, including railroads and trails.
>
> - robins
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