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| <span style="line-height: 1.5em; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: arial; font-size: 17px;">Information related to using Waze in the State of Texas. </span>
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| == <span class="mw-headline" id="Cities_and_towns">Cities and towns</span> ==
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| There are 6386 Cities and Towns spread across 254 counties in the state. See [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_cities_in_Texas Cities in Texas] for proper naming information.
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| == <span class="mw-headline" id="Major_roads">Major roads</span> ==
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| See [http://wiki.waze.com/wiki/Road_names/USA Road names/USA] & [http://wiki.waze.com/wiki/Road_types/USA Road types/USA].
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| As of this time, Texas is '''NOT''' participating in the new [https://wiki.waze.com/wiki/Road_types/USA/Revision Functional Classification] of roads.
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| == <span class="mw-headline" id="Landmarks">Landmarks</span> ==
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| In late 2012 a discussion was started in the [http://www.waze.com/forum/viewforum.php?f=247 Connecticut Section] of the Waze Forum that determined the existing world-wide guideline of "don't map individual businesses" wasn't enough and we needed a more complete set of guidelines for landmarks in Connecticut. As a result of that discussion we've come up with a set of guidelines for landmarks in Connecticut. If you wish to propose changes to these guidelines, please do so in the forum. As always, the world-wide rule of "don't map individual businesses" still applies.
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| <li>[http://wiki.waze.com/wiki/Connecticut/Landmarks Guidelines for Landmarks in Connecticut]</li>
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| <li>[http://wiki.waze.com/wiki/Connecticut/Landmarks/To_do Connecticut Landmarks To Do List]</li>
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| </ul>
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| Please do not forget that a recent update to WME has enabled the Address properties for Landmarks (City, State & Country) and ensure this information is filled out & correct.
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| == <span class="mw-headline" id="Major_construction_projects">Major construction projects</span> ==
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| See [http://www.txdot.gov/ TxDot] for a list of '''LONG TERM '''road closures & changes to traffic flow that impact the Waze map.
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| == <span class="mw-headline" id="Special_roads">Special roads</span> ==
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| <li>[http://wiki.waze.com/wiki/Best_map_editing_practice#When_.28Not.29_to_Split_a_Two-Way_Road Divided Highways]</li>
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| <li>[http://wiki.waze.com/wiki/Carpool,_HOV,_Transit_lanes Carpool, HOV, Transit lanes]</li>
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| <li>[http://wiki.waze.com/wiki/Creating_and_Editing_a_roundabout Roundabouts and Traffic Circles]</li>
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| <li>[http://wiki.waze.com/wiki/Creating_and_Editing_street_segments#Fix_the_end-node_on_cul-de-sacs_and_dead-ends Cul-de-sac's]</li>
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| <li>[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Farm-to-market_road FM Roads] are to be set to primary street east of US 281 and north/east of I-37. All other FM roads are set to minor highway.</li>
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| <li>[http://wiki.waze.com/wiki/Road_types/USA#Dirt Dirt Roads] - In Texas '''ALL''' roads that are normally unpaved are considered dirt roads as this is how GPS Nav users (any brand) expect the "Avoid Dirt Roads" feature to behave. These roads should be deleted when going through farm land, ranch land, or moutainous areas throughout the state, as they are most likely base import roads and not real roads.</li>
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| <li>[http://wiki.waze.com/wiki/Road_types/USA#Parking_Lot_Road Parking Lot Roads]</li>
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| <li>[http://wiki.waze.com/wiki/Best_map_editing_practice#Toll_roads Toll Roads]</li>
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| <li>[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Frontage_road Frontage roads] do not need to be primary street unless in major cities.</li>
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| <li>Alleys are '''NOT MAPPED''' in Texas.</li>
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| </ul>
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| === <span class="mw-headline" id="Non-drivable_roads">Non-drivable roads</span> ===
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| Generally, if a road can't be driven on (e.g. Walking Trail, Pedestrain Boardwalk, Stairway, Railroad, Runway/Taxiway) then it should not be mapped in Waze. This is due to the way the routing engine works, as Waze '''WILL''' route users to drive on these "Non-Drivable" road types. Please note there are several Railroads mapped in Texas, these railroads are mapped in a '''''VERY''''' particular manner by Senior Area Managers and Country Managers to prevent Waze from routing on them.
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| == <span class="mw-headline" id="Speed_.2F_red_light_cameras">Speed / red light cameras</span> ==
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| Red Light Cameras are are '''LEGAL''' in the State of Texas.
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| Contrary to popular belief, these cameras do not sit on the top of lights at an intersection. If you've gotten to an intersection, you've already passed the red light camera.These cameras mounted on traffic signals are used as part of the signal control. These compare sequential images of the intersection approach to determine if there is a vehicle (car, truck, motorcycle, bicycle, etc) waiting and will trigger the sequence. These devices '''CANNOT''' issue tickets.
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| There are traditional traffic monitoring cameras covering most of the major highways in the state. These send live feeds to the various traffic agencies around the state and are for monitoring traffic only.
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| [http://wiki.waze.com/wiki/Cameras#Know_your_Cameras How to Identify Cameras].
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| Speed cameras are''' '''currently '''ILLEGAL''' in the State of Texas. Any request for a speed camera, or any approved speed cameras need to be removed from the map.
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| == <span class="mw-headline" id="Military_Bases">Military Bases</span> ==
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| Texas has a long standing tradition for support the US military. If you have questions concerning any military base in the state, please do not hesitate to ask. All military bases in the state are set to the current [https://wiki.waze.com/wiki/index.php?title=Private_Installations military base] standard.
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| *All gates at the military bases are set to private road in/street out with some gates having restrictions on them for the various gate closures.
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| *If you know of any changes in the hours of a gate, please let a US Champ know and they will adjust it accordingly.
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| *All gates are locked at a level 5 or 6.
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| *Landmarks approved for military bases are:
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| *Commissary
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| *PX/BX
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| *Gas stations
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| *Parks
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| *Museums
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| == <span class="mw-headline" id="To_do_list">To do list</span> ==
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| Want to help out with the map in Texas? Stop adding parking lot roads everywhere, solve URs, ask questions to anyone listed below, and seek out advice when/where needed.
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| == <span class="mw-headline" id="Mapping_utilities">Mapping utilities</span> ==
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| <li>[http://www.txdot.gov/apps/statewide_mapping/StatewidePlanningMap.html TxDot Maps].</li>
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| <li>[http://www.drivetexas.org/Full/ Road Conditions] throughout the state.</li>
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| <li>[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Texas_state_highways List of State Routes in Texas (Wikipedia)]</li>
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| </ul>
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| == Area Managers ==
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| {| border="1" cellpadding="2"
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| ! scope="col" width="100pt" bgcolor="skyblue" | Username
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| ! scope="col" width="200pt" bgcolor="skyblue" | Area Managed
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| ! scope="col" width="200pt" bgcolor="skyblue" | Comments
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| ! scope="col" width="50pt" bgcolor="skyblue" | Forum PM
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| | colspan="4" | '''Rank 6 Country Managers'''
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| | bgcolor="#0000FF" | <span style="color:#ffffff;">txemt</span><br/>
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| | US South Central Regional Coordinator
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| | Based out of Miami, FL born/lived/travelled through most of Texas
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| | [https://www.waze.com/forum/ucp.php?i=pm&mode=compose&u=8943870 PM]
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| | bgcolor="#0000FF" | <span style="color:#ffffff;">jasonh300</span>
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| | US South Central Regional Coordinator
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| | Based out of New Orleans, LA
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| | [https://www.waze.com/forum/ucp.php?i=pm&mode=compose&u=3598102 PM]
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| | colspan="4" | '''Rank 5 Country Managers (Texas Based)'''
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| | bgcolor="#0000FF" | <span style="color:#ffffff;">LittlestLou</span>
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| | DFW Metroplex
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| | Based in the DFW Metroplex
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| | [https://www.waze.com/forum/ucp.php?i=pm&mode=compose&u=1371556 PM]
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| | style="text-align: center;" bgcolor="#0000FF" | <span style="color:#ffffff;">pjlasl</span>
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| | style="text-align: center;" | North Texas
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| | style="text-align: center;" | Based out of Weatherford
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| | style="text-align: center;" | [https://www.waze.com/forum/ucp.php?i=pm&mode=compose&u=12144474 PM]
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| | colspan="4" | '''Rank 4 Area Managers'''
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| | bgcolor="#0000FF" | <span style="color:#ffffff;">jstrangfeld</span>
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| | North DFW Metroplex
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| | [https://www.waze.com/forum/ucp.php?i=pm&mode=compose&u=16791549 PM]
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| | style="text-align: center;" bgcolor="#0000FF" | <span style="color:#ffffff;">ctpoole</span>
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| | style="text-align: center;" | Austin
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| | style="text-align: center;" | [https://www.waze.com/forum/ucp.php?i=pm&mode=compose&u=14803089 PM]
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| | colspan="4" | '''Rank 3 Area Managers'''
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| | bgcolor="#0000FF" | <span style="color:#ffffff;">jeigh17</span>
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| | bgcolor="#FF0000" | El Paso
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| | bgcolor="#FF0000" | [https://www.waze.com/forum/ucp.php?i=pm&mode=compose&u=14417702 PM]
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| | bgcolor="#0000FF" | <span style="color:#ffffff;">shadoh</span>
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| | bgcolor="#FF0000" | DFW Metroplex
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| | bgcolor="#FF0000" | [https://www.waze.com/forum/ucp.php?i=pm&mode=compose&u=16892114 PM]
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| | bgcolor="#0000FF" | <span style="color:#ffffff;">MisterTodd</span>
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| | bgcolor="#FF0000" | East DFW Metroplex
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| | bgcolor="#FF0000" |
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| | bgcolor="#FF0000" | [https://www.waze.com/forum/ucp.php?i=pm&mode=compose&u=16895038 PM]
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| | bgcolor="#0000FF" | <span style="color:#ffffff;">tcalvert317</span>
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| | bgcolor="#FF0000" | San Antonio
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| | bgcolor="#FF0000" |
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| | bgcolor="#FF0000" | [https://www.waze.com/forum/ucp.php?i=pm&mode=compose&u=8554279 PM]
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| | style="text-align: center;" bgcolor="#0000FF" | <span style="color:#ffffff;">danofsatx</span>
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| | style="text-align: center;" bgcolor="#FF0000" | San Antonio
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| | style="text-align: center;" bgcolor="#FF0000" | [https://www.waze.com/forum/ucp.php?i=pm&mode=compose&u=16782035 PM]
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| | style="text-align: center;" bgcolor="#0000FF" | <span style="color:#ffffff;">PvilleT</span>
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| | style="text-align: center;" bgcolor="#FF0000" | Austin
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| | style="text-align: center;" bgcolor="#FF0000" | [https://www.waze.com/forum/ucp.php?i=pm&mode=compose&u=9393220 PM]
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| |}
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| If you are an Area Manager that covers the Texas, or a USA Country Manager that does a lot of work in Texas, please add yourself to this list (alphabetical by username).
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