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==Pedestrian Boardwalk==
==Pedestrian Boardwalk==
* Pedestrian Boardwalk (PB) is one of the non-drivable [[Road types|road types]].
Pedestrian Boardwalk (PB) is one of the non-drivable [[Road types|road types]]. Because Waze is only designed to use in a car, <i>Pedestrian Boardwalks</i> are often not necessary. PB's are used for 'roads' that are inaccessible by car and that don't have a possible destination.
* Bicycle paths
* Walking paths<br />
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In the following cases, PB's can or should be added to the map:
* if navigation is unclear without them
* if the map is unclear without them
* if it can lead users to and from a [[Parking Lot Place]]. This is to allow Waze to estimate better walking times to parking lots.
* This road type is not used to add [[House numbers|house numbers]], if the non-drivable road has destinations use road type [[Walking trail|walking trail]] instead.
* This road type is not used to add [[House numbers|house numbers]], if the non-drivable road has destinations use road type [[Walking trail|walking trail]] instead.
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'''Attributes:'''
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! Street
! City
! Lock
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'''How to add a Pedestrian Boardwalk'''<br />
Pedestrian Boardwalks must be connected to other roads.<br />
* <small>Despite the fact that it has become impossible to set junction arrows for PB's it's still possible to have an 'Isolated segment' error when you save. This error can be ignored.</small>
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'''How to handle existing unnecessary Pedestrian Boardwalks'''<br />
Starting editors try to make the map as realistic as possible and often start adding PB's that appear to be missing. <br />
There are two viewpoints on how to handle existing unnecessary PB's.
* Leaving them, could encourage other editors to draw even more.
* Removing them, could result in the same PB's being added over and over again.
It is up to the [[Area Manager]] or Regional Manager to choose between these options. Be aware that the presence of PB's could promote the use of Waze by cyclists and walkers. This leads to incorrect data.<br />
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Please contact a local [[Area Manager|AM]] or RM if you see a PB that should probably be deleted and you can't edit it yourself. If a unnecessary PB was added less than about six months ago, try to contact the editor who added it. And explain to him/her why you think the segment should be deleted. don't forget to add a link to this page in your communication.


'''Attributes:'''
It is important to lock necessary PBs to level 3. This way [[Area Manager|Area Managers]] and Region Managers remain responsible for how many PBs are mapped. If there is doubt about using this road type, just ask the [[Community|community]], in the [[Forum|forum]] or on [[Slack]].
* Connect to other roads.


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Pedestrian Boardwalk

Pedestrian Boardwalk (PB) is one of the non-drivable road types. Because Waze is only designed to use in a car, Pedestrian Boardwalks are often not necessary. PB's are used for 'roads' that are inaccessible by car and that don't have a possible destination.

  • Bicycle paths
  • Walking paths


In the following cases, PB's can or should be added to the map:

  • if navigation is unclear without them
  • if the map is unclear without them
  • if it can lead users to and from a Parking Lot Place. This is to allow Waze to estimate better walking times to parking lots.
  • This road type is not used to add house numbers, if the non-drivable road has destinations use road type walking trail instead.


Attributes:

Street City Lock
3


How to add a Pedestrian Boardwalk
Pedestrian Boardwalks must be connected to other roads.

  • Despite the fact that it has become impossible to set junction arrows for PB's it's still possible to have an 'Isolated segment' error when you save. This error can be ignored.


How to handle existing unnecessary Pedestrian Boardwalks
Starting editors try to make the map as realistic as possible and often start adding PB's that appear to be missing.
There are two viewpoints on how to handle existing unnecessary PB's.

  • Leaving them, could encourage other editors to draw even more.
  • Removing them, could result in the same PB's being added over and over again.

It is up to the Area Manager or Regional Manager to choose between these options. Be aware that the presence of PB's could promote the use of Waze by cyclists and walkers. This leads to incorrect data.

Please contact a local AM or RM if you see a PB that should probably be deleted and you can't edit it yourself. If a unnecessary PB was added less than about six months ago, try to contact the editor who added it. And explain to him/her why you think the segment should be deleted. don't forget to add a link to this page in your communication.

It is important to lock necessary PBs to level 3. This way Area Managers and Region Managers remain responsible for how many PBs are mapped. If there is doubt about using this road type, just ask the community, in the forum or on Slack.




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