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In general, Australia follows the guidelines laid out in the [https://wazeopedia.waze.com/wiki/USA/Lanes US Lanes Wiki]. There are however exceptions the those guidelines specific to Australia listed below.
= Railway Crossing Alerts =
== Terminology ==
 
* '''Gore Point''' - This is the point at which area markings or a traffic island separates an exiting lane from the existing one.
===Introduction===
* '''Lane Heuristics''' - An algorithm that merges a sequence of lane guidance instructions over multiple sequential segments to display a single notification to users. Heuristics play a large part in how lane guidance is displayed to drivers over split segment roads.
A new feature introduced April 2020, to provide an audible and visual alert when approaching a railway crossing. The feature was designed for partners in the United States, but all countries had access to it. Below are the guidelines for implementation in Australia - note they differ from other countries.
== Exemptions to the US Guidelines ==
 
* Point 1
* Railway crossing alerts in Australia should only be added for railway crossings without boom gates OR traffic light systems. This does not include rail crossing warning light systems.
* Point 2
* They should not be added for passenger tram or passenger light rail crossings, due to their high risk of creating map clutter and alert fatigue in dense areas.
== Helpful Scripts ==
* They should be placed close to the actual rail lines, and aligned in the same way as speed/red light camera - facing the direction of travel for the alert without overlapping. Simply place the directional marker (red dot) on the rail line.
* It is highly recommended to use [https://www.waze.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=819&t=301158 WME-LaneTools] which displays lane guidance overview, and shows colouring to indicate lane heuristic errors.
* A separate railway crossing alert is needed for each direction.
* Railway crossing alerts should be manually locked to level 3 after creation.
* Initially, mapping of railway crossing alerts should focus on higher road types such as highways and primary streets.
 
=== Unacceptable Use Examples===
* Boom Gates
(image of boom gates controlled rail crossing)
 
* Passenger Tram and Passenger Light Rail
(image of tram/light rail crossing)
 
* Traffic Lights
(image of rail crossing with traffic lights)
 
===Acceptable Use Examples===
* Simple Static Signage
(image of rail crossing without lights or boom gates, etc)
 
* Simple Rail Crossing Lights
(image of rail crossings with lights only, not traffic, and no boom gates)

Latest revision as of 21:55, 7 December 2020

Railway Crossing Alerts

Introduction

A new feature introduced April 2020, to provide an audible and visual alert when approaching a railway crossing. The feature was designed for partners in the United States, but all countries had access to it. Below are the guidelines for implementation in Australia - note they differ from other countries.

  • Railway crossing alerts in Australia should only be added for railway crossings without boom gates OR traffic light systems. This does not include rail crossing warning light systems.
  • They should not be added for passenger tram or passenger light rail crossings, due to their high risk of creating map clutter and alert fatigue in dense areas.
  • They should be placed close to the actual rail lines, and aligned in the same way as speed/red light camera - facing the direction of travel for the alert without overlapping. Simply place the directional marker (red dot) on the rail line.
  • A separate railway crossing alert is needed for each direction.
  • Railway crossing alerts should be manually locked to level 3 after creation.
  • Initially, mapping of railway crossing alerts should focus on higher road types such as highways and primary streets.

Unacceptable Use Examples

  • Boom Gates

(image of boom gates controlled rail crossing)

  • Passenger Tram and Passenger Light Rail

(image of tram/light rail crossing)

  • Traffic Lights

(image of rail crossing with traffic lights)

Acceptable Use Examples

  • Simple Static Signage

(image of rail crossing without lights or boom gates, etc)

  • Simple Rail Crossing Lights

(image of rail crossings with lights only, not traffic, and no boom gates)

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