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*carry traffic from collector roads to freeways, where applicable. | *carry traffic from collector roads to freeways, where applicable. | ||
Within EAC, highway numbering is different by countries. KE, RW and BI have a well defined numbering system. UG and TZ do not at the moment, and still used a "start city-end city" naming system. (see [[Road Network]]) | |||
Waze's definition of "highways" includes all these, but it also includes other roads that are not necessarily a part of any numbered route. In other words, think of the [http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/highway?&path=/ dictionary definition of "highway"] ("a main road, especially one between towns or cities") rather than the legal definition of the term. | Waze's definition of "highways" includes all these, but it also includes other roads that are not necessarily a part of any numbered route. In other words, think of the [http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/highway?&path=/ dictionary definition of "highway"] ("a main road, especially one between towns or cities") rather than the legal definition of the term. | ||
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==== Minor Highway (mH)==== | ==== Minor Highway (mH)==== | ||
* | *Inter-district roads | ||
*Major 1x1 roads in main cities | *Major 1x1 roads in main cities | ||
KE 🇰🇪 : B roads (untarred), C roads | KE 🇰🇪 : B roads (untarred), C roads | ||
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*Generally be the fastest route you would take to travel through a sector. | *Generally be the fastest route you would take to travel through a sector. | ||
*Primary Streets that are unpaved but that are well defined (as is often the case in rural areas) are to be marked as street type but with the "unpaved" checkbox checked. | *Primary Streets that are unpaved but that are well defined (as is often the case in rural areas) are to be marked as street type but with the "unpaved" checkbox checked. | ||
* | *KE 🇰🇪 : D roads RW 🇷🇼 : DR (untarred) , main inter-sector roads | ||
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* Road is in a very bad state | * Road is in a very bad state | ||
* Roads to be used only be used if no other routing option exists. | * Roads to be used only be used if no other routing option exists. | ||
*High-clearance vehicle is needed. | |||
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==== Private Roads (PR) ==== | ==== Private Roads (PR) ==== | ||
*Roads that are restricted, for local traffic only or not accessible to the general public. | *Roads that are restricted, for local traffic only or not accessible to the general public. | ||
*Closed residential coumpounds | |||
*Some complexes have multiple entrances that connects to the national grid at opposite ends, and if they are not marked as Private Roads, Waze will incorrectly attempt to route people through there. | *Some complexes have multiple entrances that connects to the national grid at opposite ends, and if they are not marked as Private Roads, Waze will incorrectly attempt to route people through there. | ||
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====Parking Lot Road (PLR)==== | ====Parking Lot Road (PLR)==== | ||
* used to map parking lots for shopping centers and Parkades. It is strongly advised not to clutter the map by drawing every single lane of the parking lot, but just the general exits and entrances and main sections that lead directly to shop fronts. If you map all lanes, do not be surprised if some of your edits are deleted by Area Managers. | * used to map [[parking lots]] for shopping centers and Parkades. Please refer to the dedicated page for explaination about mapping [[parking lots]]. It is strongly advised not to clutter the map by drawing every single lane of the parking lot, but just the general exits and entrances and main sections that lead directly to shop fronts. If you map all lanes, do not be surprised if some of your edits are deleted by Area Managers. | ||
* Parking lot roads are [[legacy:Best map editing practice#Use of the Parking Lot Road Type|especially useful]] to 'offload' false traffic jam information when parking lots are close to main roads and Waze might think you are stationary on the main road. | * Parking lot roads are [[legacy:Best map editing practice#Use of the Parking Lot Road Type|especially useful]] to 'offload' false traffic jam information when parking lots are close to main roads and Waze might think you are stationary on the main road. | ||
* Parking lot roads are also used to map | * Parking lot roads are also used to map [[gas stations]]. | ||
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Revision as of 05:50, 8 February 2024
This article will explain how the EAC road network can be matched Waze road types.
Details about the different national networks and agencies can be find here.
Highways
A highway is an arterial road, much like the pulmonary arteries (main veins at the heart). They serve a dual purpose:
- carry traffic over long distances between towns, and
- carry traffic from collector roads to freeways, where applicable.
Within EAC, highway numbering is different by countries. KE, RW and BI have a well defined numbering system. UG and TZ do not at the moment, and still used a "start city-end city" naming system. (see Road Network)
Waze's definition of "highways" includes all these, but it also includes other roads that are not necessarily a part of any numbered route. In other words, think of the dictionary definition of "highway" ("a main road, especially one between towns or cities") rather than the legal definition of the term.
Waze distinguishes three classes of highway: Freeway, Major Highway and Minor Highways.
Freeway (Fw)
KE 🇰🇪 : A roads (tarred) RW 🇷🇼 : NR 1 to 4 UG 🇺🇬 : M roads, Major tarred A roads | |
Major Highway (MH)
KE 🇰🇪 : A roads (untarred), B roads (tarred) RW 🇷🇼 : other NR (tarred) UG 🇺🇬 : other A roads (tarred) | |
Minor Highway (mH)
KE 🇰🇪 : B roads (untarred), C roads RW 🇷🇼 : DR (tarred) NR (untarred) UG 🇺🇬 : | |
Ramps (Rmp)
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Streets
"Collector roads" are all road types lower than highways, namely streets and primary streets which collects the traffic onto the highway to the freeway. Again, think about your body's vein network.
Primary Streets (PS)
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Streets (St)
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Narrow Streets (NS)
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Off-Roads / Not maintained (OR)
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Private Roads (PR)
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Parking Lot Road (PLR)
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Non drivable road
- Walking Trail
- Pedestrian Boardwalk
- Stairways
- Railroads
- Runways
Railroads may serve as landmarks. Ensure that you never connect any of these to the normal road network, as Waze will attempt to route traffic across these roads if they are connected to normal drivable road types. The general standard is to set 'Railroad' road types to ground level unless elevated over or under a road (change to applicable level). Negative levels are only to be used when the segment is actually below ground level.