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{{For|the carpool feature in the app|the [https://www.waze.com/carpool/index.html Waze Carpool website]}}


Carpool lanes, High-occupancy Vehicle (HOV) lanes, and Transit lanes are road lanes reserved for vehicles meeting special requirements, either carrying at least a specific number of passengers more than the driver, or being a specific vehicle type. The number of required passengers in the vehicle can vary depending on the specific road.
Carpool lanes, High-occupancy Vehicle (HOV) lanes, and Transit lanes are road lanes reserved for vehicles meeting special requirements, either carrying at least a specific number of passengers more than the driver, or being a specific vehicle type. The number of required passengers in the vehicle can vary depending on the specific road.


Although currently Waze does not support the requirements of routing over these types of lanes, there are plans to add support for them in the future.
Although currently Waze does not support the requirements of routing over these types of lanes in the production app, there is testing going on so the restrictions are available in WME Production.


Supporting these lanes is a priority for Waze, and they are aware of the problems caused by such lanes.
Supporting these lanes is a priority for Waze, and they are aware of the problems caused by such lanes.




==Configuration and setting restrictions==
==High Occupancy Vehicle (HOV) ==
 
{{mbox|type=important|text= The HOV and toll transponders feature was put into production in the USA in the first week of December, 2017. {{As of|December 2017}} many wazers are not yet aware of this feature. Users can read more at the [https://support.google.com/waze/answer/7490936?hl=en Waze Help HOV and Express Lane page]}}
 
===Intro===
Waze has HOV routing! This feature puts Waze out in front of the other navigation systems, but we need to know how to properly configure the map for a great user routing experience. There are a lot of considerations for getting all the options properly included; warnings about bugs and some not so obvious requirements are discussed (ex. allowable restrictions need to cover all toll free restrictions). If you have questions, then please reach out to your State Manager or Regional Coordinator and we’ll get you some help.
 
===Definitions===
====HOV====
HOV – High Occupancy Vehicle. Has more than one person in the vehicle. It is often posted with a number after the acronym; HOV-2 or HOV2+. The number specifies the number of people to meet the HOV requirements; ex. HOV-3 means that three or more people need to be in the vehicle.
 
====HOT====
HOT – High Occupancy Toll. This is a combination of toll road and HOV. Sometimes called “Lexus Lanes” since people can buy their way onto roads with less congestion. Electronic toll roads often require a special transponder set to HOV mode, when there are enough people in the car in order to drive toll-free. The transponder then broadcasts that the car meets the HOV requirements so that a toll is not charged.
 
====Express Lanes====
Express Lanes – There are three main types of Express Lanes on the interstate system. They can either be HOT lanes, lanes that have limited entrances/exits, or toll roads to speed people willing to pay. This wiki section will just deal with the HOT type of Express Lanes and the segments should follow the guidance for HOT below. Express Lanes that have limited entrances/exits are just mapped as normal freeways. Express Lanes that are just toll roads and don't have different HOV rates are just mapped as a toll road freeway.
 
====Clean Air Vehicle====
Clean Air Vehicles – '''future feature''' These vehicles meet the requirements for low emissions for the state that the person is operating the vehicle. The vehicles are normally either a hybrid or electric or natural gas vehicle. '''Note''' some states require special permits or license plates to qualify. States that have a decal to allow holders to use HOV lanes should be listed in the Transponder/Pass list.
 
===Toll attribute===
[[File:Toll_attribute_box_checked.PNG|right|300px|border]]
The toll attribute has moved from under the road segment name to the first popup page of a Time Based Segment Restriction (TBSR).  It is in the bottom left corner of the first TBSR popup window.
[[File:New Toll2.PNG|right|150px|border]] Mark a road segment as a toll segment only if the segment has a toll booth, transponder reader, or other tolling device and if no vehicles travel as toll free on that segment. See [[User:Subs5/Toll_road|Toll road]] for additional information.
 
There are two ways to mark toll:
# Toll attribute in bottom left corner of the first TBSR popup window
# Toll free restriction is enabled in second TBSR popup window
 
{{mbox|type=important|text= '''Note''' if there is not a restriction then {{button|format=bold|bgcolor=white|style=border-radius:8px;|{{color|[[File:Hazard.png|25px]] Add restrictions|#636f76}}}} is shown; if there are TBSRs, then {{button|format=bold|bgcolor=white|style=border-radius:8px;|{{color|[[File:Hazard.png|25px]] Edit restrictions (#)|#636f76}}}} is shown.}}
 
* Once a segment is marked as having the toll attribute on the first TBSR popup window, the toll attribute is displayed under the road segment name.  You have to go to the TBSR to deselect the attribute.
 
* If at least one restriction is marked toll free, then it is assumed that all other vehicles not meeting the toll free requirements have to pay a toll.
{{mbox|type=important|text= '''Note''' the toll attribute is not shown on the segment if toll free is selected, but it is assumed that there is a toll for the other vehicles.}}
 
===Next to carpool/HOV/bus lane attribute===
[[File:Next to Carpool1.PNG|right|250px|border]]
*The '''Next to carpool/HOV/bus lane''' attribute is a check box that is used for designating roads that are close to the HOV lane so that Waze’s algorithm can differentiate between the varying speeds
 
*The '''Next to carpool/HOV/bus lane''' attribute is under the road type selection when a segment is selected
 
*'''DO NOT SELECT''' this attribute on the actual HOV road segments. Especially for road segments that have regular and  HOV lanes on the same segment. (i.e. the segment has HOV in left or right lane.)
 
*Select the Next to carpool/HOV/bus lane attribute on all parallel road segments going the same direction as the HOV traffic. 
 
{{mbox|type=important|text= '''Note''' for reversible HOV lanes there may be road segments on both sides of the HOV lane that require the Next to carpool/HOV/bus lane attribute to be checked.}}
 
===Toll transponders/passes/permits supported===
The following is a list of all toll transponder companies, passes, permits, and special license plates supported by Waze. By default they are only displayed in their assigned states in the client, and they are listed alphabetically.
 
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===How to map HOV lane segments===
There are four types of HOV lanes
# Dashed line separation HOV - HOV lane that is part of the road and can be accessed or exited at any time
# Solid/double solid line HOV - HOV lane that is part of the road but can only be accessed or exited at certain places
# Separate parallel segment HOV - HOV lane that is physically separated from the rest of the road by a wall, concrete barrier, flexible barrier, or land; only accessed from ramp segments other than initial entrance or final exit.
# Whole road HOV - HOV is entire road and there is no parallel path for non-HOV drivers
 
====Mapping road segments and ramps====
* All non-ramp road segments connecting HOV alternatives to their non-hov counterparts need to be marked with at least one HOV restriction. The only requirement is that the restriction has an assigned "lane type" (Entire segment/Right/Center/Left), and ''label''.  Make sure the second part of the line has the appropriate HOV/HOT/Express/etc label.
 
* Ramp segments can be marked with HOV restrictions. This helps to cover some mistakes in labeling, so it should be done as a good practice. Since the prohibition for trucks and vehicles towing a trailer can not be added to the main line segments, these prohibited restrictions can be set for the ramp going to the  HOV lanes. Enter the "Entire segment", and make sure the second part of the line has the appropriate HOV/HOT/Express/etc label.
 
====Enter/exit anywhere HOV====
*HOV lanes that can be accessed or exited the entire time since drivers can cross the dashed line (or some areas a single solid white line) separations at any time. Usually the lane will be marked with the white diamond painted on the roadway and have regulatory signs on the  shoulder. Example is US-95 HOV in Las Vegas, NV.
[[File:HOV_Diamond_and_sign.PNG‎|left|200px|border]][[File:HOV US95 LV.PNG|200px|border]][[File:I66_E_outside_beltway.PNG‎|right|200px|border]]
 
 
 
 
'''Bottom line up front - The HOV lane is mapped on the same segment(s) as the regular lanes.'''
 
{{mbox|type=important|text= Remember '''DO NOT''' mark any road segment(s) with HOV lane(s) using the 'Next to carpool/HOV/bus lane' attribute.}}
 
# Map the applicable road segment(s) for the road
# The road segments for a dashed line separation HOV look the same as a road without HOV.
# HOV restrictions are added per the restrictions section below
 
====Limited enter/exit (transition zone) HOV====
[[File:US-50_E_double_solid_line.PNG|right|250px|border]] Separated by solid or double solid lines from the normal lanes with periodic transition zones. Non-HOV travel is available on an adjacent parallel path (lane or segment).
:Note for areas where it is legal to cross the single solid white line refer to [[#Enter/exit anywhere HOV|Enter/exit anywhere HOV section]] above.
:If all of the highway entrances and exits are accessible to the HOV lane, then there is no functional difference to the routing that these lanes have restricted access. You should also map this type of HOV using simple lane restrictions on a single set of segments as is done with [[#Enter/exit anywhere HOV|Enter/exit anywhere HOV lanes]].
 
Waze will only route on this road if the person acknowledges that they meet the HOV requirement for this trip. When HOV routes are available they will see this display.
[[File:HOV_ROUTES.PNG|center|250px|border]]
 
The user then would select a route that designates how many passengers are required.
[[File:New HOV symbol.PNG|center|250px|border]]
 
'''Bottom line up front: separate road segment(s) for the HOV with transition zone to/from regular lanes using ramps'''
 
 
# Map the applicable regular lane road segments
# Map parallel road segments for HOV lanes that have transition zones with the regular lanes
# HOV restrictions are added per the restrictions section below
# Add ramps for the transition zone as follows:
* Add a set of entrance/exit ramps to make a V at the entrance to HOV lanes
** Add a ramp coming from the regular lanes to the start of the transition zone (Prompts user to enter the HOV lane).
**:Ramp should have an approximate angle of 20-30° and flow traffic into the HOV lane at the start of the transition zone (start of dashed white lines).
**:The ramp should have no name, unless there is a [[BGS]] with additional information other than the road name, restrictions, and transponders.
** Add an exit transition ramp from the start of the transition zone (Prompts user to exit HOV lane either for upcoming exit or if traffic is faster in regular lanes).
**:The ramp should originate at the start of the transition zone and have an approximate angle of 20-30° leading back onto the regular lanes.
**:The ramp should have no name, unless there is a [[BGS]] with additional information other than the road name, restrictions, and transponders.
* Only if the zone is over 0.5 miles ''(805 meters)'' long; Add another set of entrance/exit ramps following the above style to make a V at the end of the transition zone.
** Add a ramp from the regular lanes flowing into the HOV lane at the end of the transition zone (Prompts user to enter the HOV lane).
** Add a ramp from the HOV lane at the end of the transition zone, flowing into the regular lanes (Prompts user to exit HOV lane either for upcoming exit or if traffic is faster in regular lanes).
* For a very long transition zone, other set(s) of entrance/exit ramps to make a V can be added every 0.5 miles/xxxx meters
 
====Separate parallel segment HOV====
HOV only on the separate road segment; separated by a  physical distance from the normal lanes (ex. land, curbs, shoulders), a concrete barrier, or a flexible barrier from the normal lanes. Non-HOV travel is available on an adjacent parallel path (lane or segment). Waze will only route on this road if the person acknowledges that they meet the HOV requirement (and transponder if required) for this trip.  Example is I-395 by the Pentagon (Arlington, VA).
 
'''Bottom line up front: separate road segment(s) for separate parallel HOV'''


Follow the general guidance above for [[#Limited enter/exit (transition zone) HOV|Limited enter/exit (transition zone) HOV]] lanes as applicable:
# Map the applicable regular lane road segments
# Map parallel road segments for HOV lanes
# Add applicable entrance and exit ramps
# HOV restrictions are added per the restrictions section below


{{Mbox|text=These guidelines have been updated {{as of|October 2014}} to prepare for the upcoming HOV features. The old method was to map these lanes as Parking Lot Roads. Although this new method is now preferred, and should be used when mapping new lanes not previously on the map, there is no rush to convert all the existing HOV lanes to this method.}}
====Whole road HOV====
All travel is HOV only on the road. Non-HOV travel is not available on an adjacent parallel path (lane or segment). Waze will only route on this road if the person acknowledges that they meet the HOV requirement (and transponder if required) for this trip. There are not very many implementations of this type of set up. Example is I-66 inside the beltway in Northern Virginia; morning rush hour traffic is HOV-2+ only for eastbound traffic.


As an interim measure, these lanes should be added to the map as separate roads, with the road type set the same as the non-HOV lanes. However '''only''' the entrance ramps to these lanes should be set with the appropriate [[Partial restrictions|partial segment restrictions]]. The actual lanes themselves should not have any restrictions set on them, except for [[#Reversible lanes|reversible lanes]], or other restrictions which are in effect at all times on [[#Multi-use lanes|multi-use lanes]] as discussed below. This means that if you are not currently in one of these lanes the routing will avoid it, but if you choose to get into the lane, the routing will work correctly. Being that only the entrance to the lane is restricted, once you are already in the lane there will be no penalty for staying there, and you will be routed the fastest and most appropriate way to your destination. The caveat will be for multi-use lanes which will have restrictions set to force everyone who does not meet the lanes use criteria (at this time that will be everyone, since the client and routing server can only handle routes for private vehicles) out of the lanes before the enforcement period begins.
'''Bottom line up front: separate road segment(s) for whole road HOV'''
{{Mbox|text={{as of|October 2014}} the client and routing server are still unable to differentiate different vehicle types. Therefore all vehicles using Waze are treated as ''Private Vehicles'', and any HOV restrictions will be applied to all vehicles. (This is the reason why the restrictions should ONLY be set for the on ramps, and not the entire length of the lanes on the segments themselves.)}}
'''This should only be applied to dedicated lanes that have exit and entry points.'''


Any time you are setting a road to allow ''HOV - 2'', it must also be set to allow ''HOV - 3''.
# Map the applicable road segment(s) for the road
# The road segments for a whole road HOV look the same as a road without HOV.
# HOV restrictions are added per the restrictions section below


''In the USA'' motorcycles are allowed to use HOV lanes, therefore when setting partial restrictions to only allow ''HOV - 2'' (''HOV -3''), ''Motorcycles'' should also be allowed (unchecked). Some jurisdictions also ''Taxis'' and ''Buses'' to use the HOV lanes. These should be set accordingly in those jurisdictions.
===Entering HOV restrictions===


{{mbox|type=important|text= '''Note''' - '''ALL''' segments need to have the HOV/HOT/Express restrictions marked. This is required for the HOV algorithm to work. Do not just mark the entrance segment. Follow current guidance for mapping toll segments only where there is a toll booth, toll transponder, or other collection device. If there is any toll free travel then '''ALL''' segments need the toll free restriction. The HOV/HOT/Express/Bus/etc will be used for voice prompts in the app soon. It is best to have them all the same; make sure that none is not inadvertently selected since that will adversely affect routing.}}


There are special configurations needed for reversible, and multi-use lanes which change use criteria or direction at different times of the day.
{{mbox|type=important|text= '''Note''' Restrictions for Toll free/Allowed/Prohibited are treated as AND conditions when comparing the separate lines on the first popup window.  Within in a single restriction type on the second popup window, the various restrictions are treated as OR conditions. So saying that private vehicles with HOV-2+ and taxis are allowed will route either type of vehicle '''IF''' in the same restriction (on the second popup window). If they are entered as two separate restrictions on the first popup window then nothing will be routed since you have to simultaneously be both a private vehicle with HOV-2+ and a taxi; this is not possible.
If something is an allowed restriction then only that type of condition(s) can pass on the road, all others are considered to be prohibited
Do not use conflicting restrictions - ex all vehicles with Sunpass are allowed but taxis are prohibited. A taxi can have a Sunpass and the algorithm is not set up to have a preference or hierarchy yet, so improper routing can happen.}}


===Multi-use lanes===
=== Segment speed tracking ===


Lanes which only have the HOV restrictions in place for certain hours, and open to regular vehicles during other hours, need to have the restrictions on the entrance ramps set to only allow the specific vehicles for that road during the enforcement times, '''AND''' that same restriction must be set to only be in effect during the enforcement time.
As part of the HOV/Express Lane process, Waze computes a maximum of two separate road speeds per segment during the user drive evaluation process<ref name="moto">With one exception: a separate set of [[Routing server#Problems with average road speeds|speed data]] is kept for the '''motorcycle''' vehicle type.</ref>: the "entire segment" speed and up to one single-lane speed. While the Waze editor interface allows the addition of multiple single-lane restrictions (e.g., HOV left lane, regular traffic center lane, and Bus right lane), the user drive evaluation process does not support three different speeds on a single segment. Therefore, do not add more than one single-lane restriction on any segment.  


The enforcement time should be expanded to start 15 minutes earlier, to account for drivers who experience traffic along their route prior, and prevent them from accidentally being routed onto the HOV lanes after the enforcement period begins.
Speed measurements are normally gathered per lane, not per vehicle or restriction type<ref name="moto" />—for example, an HOT or Express road segment allowing both toll free and tolled traffic in the same lane gathers only one set of average speed data (instead of keeping separate times for private vehicle, taxi, electric vehicle, etc.). This makes sense, as vehicles in the lane are traveling together as a single pack. In other words, the complexity of restrictions in a single lane does not matter—as long as only one single-lane restriction set is used, speed data will be collected properly.


These lanes will also require a similar restriction set on {{U|ALL}} the exit ramps, also with the enforcement period expanded to begin 15 minutes early. This will ensure that vehicles which do not meet the roads HOV criteria, but have been routed into these lanes prior to the enforcement period, will be routed out of these lanes before the enforcement begins. It is imperative that {{u|every exit ramp}} has these restrictions in place, otherwise instead of these vehicles being routed out of the lanes when the enforcement begins, they will all be funneled and routed to the one exit ramp which does not have these restrictions.
{{reflist}}


If when these lanes are open to the public (when the HOV restrictions are not in effect), they are still restricted to certain vehicle types (i.e. ''No Trucks''), then that should be set as a separate restriction on the actual lanes to be in effect at all times.


====Enter/exit anywhere HOV====
To mark a segment for  HOV use including the required number of passengers:
# Select the applicable road segment(s), see Warning above
# Click the {{button|format=bold|bgcolor=white|style=border-radius:8px;|{{color|[[File:Hazard.png|25px]] Add restrictions|#636f76}}}} button in the sidebar, and receive the first restriction popup.
[[File:Restriction_first_popup.PNG‎|center|250px|border]]
# If no toll is required for the segment, then skip to step 5
# If a toll is required for all vehicles including HOV vehicles, then select the '''toll attribute''' in bottom left corner (ex. I-93 N's HOV / Express to Airport / S Station in Boston, MA),
# Click the {{Button|format=bold|Add new}} button at the bottom of the appropriate direction ('''A>B''', '''B>A''', or '''TWO WAY''') on the popup screen.
# Second restriction popup screen appears. [[File:Applies_to_box.PNG|center|500px|border]]
# Select appropriate '''Left lane/Center lane/Right lane''' in the '''Applies to''' section.
# Select '''HOV''' in the '''Applies to''' section. If locals call the lane one of the other options, then use that HOT/Express/Bus/etc, but one must be used and it should be consistent for the run of the road. May transition to another type if HOV changes to Express
# Select appropriate '''Days''' HOV restrictions apply
# Select appropriate '''Hours''' for time-based HOV or leave '''all day''' checked for 24-hr HOV lanes
# Ensure '''Every week''' is selected for normal use; Note '''Range''' can be used for planned time shifts between summer/winter or for holiday changes particularly on reversible segments
# '''Driving is _____ for''' [[File:Driving_is_allowed_for.PNG|center|500px|border]]
# Select '''allowed''' for HOV vehicles
# Click the {{Button|format=bold|bgcolor=#AAE2C0|style=border-radius:.95em;|&nbsp;+&nbsp;}} on the green add rule banner and a drop down menu will appear [[File:Requires Pass Veh Type Min Pass.PNG|center|500px|border]]
# Select '''Minimum passengers''' from the menu
# Default HOV allowance of '''At least 2 passengers''' appears [[File:Num_passengers_dropdown.PNG|center|500px|border]]
# If more passengers are required to meet the HOV eligibility, then click the {{Button|format=bold|bgcolor=#AAE2C0|style=border-radius:.95em;|At least 2 passengers}} and select the appropriate number from a drop down menu that appears ('''At least 3 passengers''' or '''At least 4 passengers''')
# If a transponder or tag is required to use the HOV for either certifying the appropriate number of people are present or to pay the toll, click the {{Button|format=bold|bgcolor=#AAE2C0|style=border-radius:.95em;|&nbsp;+&nbsp;}} while remaining on the same restriction line and select '''Requires a pass'''
# Default transponder of '''Alabama Freedom Pass''' is added to the restriction line[[File:Subscription_dropdown1.PNG|center|500px|border]]
# If another transponder is required, then click {{Button|format=bold|bgcolor=#AAE2C0|style=border-radius:.95em;|Alabama Freedom Pass}} and a drop down menu will appear with available companies, and passes
# Select the applicable transponder, pass, or permit
# If a particular vehicle type is required to use the HOV lane, then click the {{Button|format=bold|bgcolor=#AAE2C0|style=border-radius:.95em;|&nbsp;+&nbsp;}} while remaining on the same restriction line and select '''Vehicle type.'''
# Default vehicle type '''Private''' is added to the restriction line [[File:Private HOV 3 EZPass.PNG|center|500px|border]]
# If another type is required, then click {{Button|format=bold|bgcolor=#AAE2C0|style=border-radius:.95em;|Private}} and a drop down menu will appear with available vehicle types
# Select the applicable vehicle type
{{mbox|type=important|text= '''Note''' only private vehicle, taxi, motorcycle, and electric are currently available selections in the app {{as of|2018|2|lc=yes}}; you can add other allowed vehicle types bus, public transportation, etc for future compatibility. Waze Staff states that prohibited rules (eg for vehicle types) should not be added as a restriction if they may conflict with an allowed rule  until we are notified that the programming is changed to handle such conflicts.}}
# Click the {{Button|format=bold|bgcolor=#78AFBE|{{color|Add|white}}}} button in bottom right corner
# Repeat for any additional HOV restrictions required for the segment(s) selected
# If the HOV lane is open to all traffic for the rest of day, then no other time restrictions are required (traffic travels in the same direction rest of the day)
# If a reversible segment, then
#* Add the appropriate time restrictions for when the original direction is closed
#* Select '''"prohibited"''' in '''Driving is _____ for''', and leave '''"Any vehicle"''' selected: [[File:Driving_prohibited.PNG|center|500px|border]]
#* Add the appropriate HOV restrictions for the opposite direction as explained above at the end of the [[#Enter/exit anywhere HOV|Enter/exit anywhere HOV]] section.
#* Add the appropriate time restrictions for when the opposite direction is closed
#* While entering restrictions, remember there is often a transition time gap between traffic direction reversals to prevent collisions
# Click the {{Button|bgcolor=#00C6FF|style=border-radius:.5em;|Save}} icon on the grey Waze bar
{{mbox|type=important|text= '''Note''' be sure to add the '''Driving is Prohibited''' period(s) if a reversible lane does not allow traffic to prevent misrouting.}}


===Reversible lanes===
====Limited enter/exit (transition zone) HOV / Separate segment HOV / Whole road HOV====
To mark a segment for  HOV use including the required number of passengers:


These lanes should be set with separate time based partial restrictions restricting travel in each direction for the appropriate hours.
# Select the applicable road segment(s)
# Click the {{button|format=bold|bgcolor=white|style=border-radius:8px;|{{color|[[File:Hazard.png|25px]] Add restrictions|#636f76}}}} button
# First restriction popup screen appears [[File:Restriction_first_popup.PNG‎|center|250px|border]]
# If no toll is required for HOV, then skip to step 6
# If a toll is required for HOV vehicles, then select the '''toll attribute''' in bottom left corner (ex. I-93 N's HOV / Express to Airport / S Station in Boston, MA)
# Select the appropriate direction ('''A>B''', '''B>A''', or '''TWO WAY''') on the popup screen
# Click the {{Button|format=bold|bgcolor=#78AFBE|{{color|Apply|white}}}} button in the bottom right corner
# Second restriction popup screen appears[[File:I-66E_AM_HOV.PNG‎|center|200px|border]]
# Select  '''Entire segment''' in the '''Applies to''' section [[File:Applies_to_box.PNG|center|500px|border]]
# Select '''HOV''' in the '''Applies to''' section
# Select appropriate '''Days''', '''Hours''', and '''Every week''' [Note can enter a date range, but probably not used for HOV]
# '''Driving is _____ for'''
# If '''toll attribute''' is already selected, then skip to step 16
# Remember toll attribute must not be selected to be able to properly save a toll free TBSR
# Select '''toll free''' if free for HOV vehicles, restriction's background color should change to blue [[File:Driving_is_allowed_for_toll_free.PNG|center|500px|border]]
#Select '''Minimum passengers''' by clicking the {{Button|format=bold|bgcolor=#A6E3F1|style=border-radius:.95em;|&nbsp;+&nbsp;}} on the blue add restriction banner and a drop down menu will appear [[File:Toll_Free_initial_drop_down.PNG|center|500px|border]]
# '''At least 2 passengers''' is added [[File:Toll_Free_Min_Pass_initial.PNG|center|500px|border]]
# Select number of passengers required by clicking the  {{Button|format=bold|bgcolor=#A6E3F1|style=border-radius:.95em;|At least 2 passengers}} and a drop down menu will appear with selections for '''At least 3 / 4 passengers''' [[File:HOV min passenger drop down.PNG|center|500px|border]]
# If toll free, then skip to step 24
# Click the {{Button|format=bold|bgcolor=#A6E3F1|style=border-radius:.95em;|&nbsp;+&nbsp;}} again while remaining on the same restriction as the number of passengers to  select '''Requires a pass'''
# '''Alabama Freedom Pass''' is added to the restriction line[[File:HOV Ala Pass.PNG|center|500px|border]]
# Click the {{Button|format=bold|bgcolor=#A6E3F1|style=border-radius:.95em;|Alabama Freedom Pass}} area, and a drop down menu will appear with available companies, passes, and permits [[File:Toll free drop down pasess.PNG|center|200px|border]]
# Select the applicable transponder / pass
# Click {{Button|format=bold|bgcolor=#78AFBE|{{color|Add|white}}}} button in bottom right corner
# Click the {{Button|bgcolor=#00C6FF|style=border-radius:.5em;|Save}} icon on the grey Waze bar
# If HOV lane is only for part of the day, Open to all rest/part of day, or Reversible lane then set appropriate prohibited restriction(s)[[File:Driving_prohibited.PNG|center|500px|border]]
# Make sure one restriction period is added for the segment(s) then add additional restrictions till all appropriate times are added for one direction
# If a reversible segment, then add the appropriate time and restrictions for the opposite direction
{{mbox|type=important|text= '''Note''' be sure to add the '''Driving is Prohibited''' period(s) if a reversible lane does not allow traffic to prevent misrouting.}}


If the hours are adjacent to each other, meaning that there is no buffer time between the two travel direction of the lanes, then we will have to add a buffer time into to Waze for safety. In that case expand the restriction to start 15 minutes earlier so there is at least a 15 minute window when there travel is restricted in both directions between the open periods.
===Entering HOT/Express lane restrictions (HOV or toll allowed)===


====Enter/exit anywhere HOT/Express lanes====
This type of configuration only occurs at the start or finish of the HOT/Express lanes.  No restriction is required.


===Example configurations===
Reason for not having dashed line separation in the middle of the HOT/Express lane segments is that there is no way of charging a toll to the non-HOV compliant vehicles.


A multi-use lane which is open to the all vehicles during off-peak hours has to be set as a separate restriction from each of the enforcement periods.
====Limited enter/exit (transition zone) HOT/Express lane / Separate parallel segment HOT/Express lane / Whole road HOT/Express lane====
Normally the HOV vehicle is allowed to use the lane for free while other vehicles have to pay a toll.  The toll rate can be variable with surge pricing to control the number of vehicles that are not HOV on the road.  Therefore this is setting up '''or''' statements. A vehicle can use the road for free if meeting the HOV requirements ''or'' the vehicle has to pay a toll.


[[File:HOV Multi-use multiple times.png]]
=====Where to mark toll free / toll segments=====
# Mark a road segment with a toll free restriction along the entire path of toll free travel; this is required for it to work properly
# Marking a segment as toll free makes the segment act as a toll for all other users (even though toll attribute is not checked)
# Do not mark the toll attribute; which would prohibit adding a toll free restriction
# If the HOV has to pay a toll then only select the toll attribute on the segments with a toll booth or transponder; other segments are not marked.


Each of those restrictions must be set to the criteria restricted to only HOV - 2, HOV- 3, Motorcycles or Buses on weekdays during the hours of 6-10 am, and 3-8 pm.
=====Adding HOT/Express lane restrictions=====


[[File:HOV Multi-use.png]]
# Select a segment that has a toll booth, transponder reader, or other tolling device
# Do not select a segment with the final toll booth, transponder reader, or other tolling device, unless at least one route does not have one previously marked
# Select {{button|format=bold|bgcolor=white|style=border-radius:8px;|{{color|[[File:Hazard.png|25px]] Add restrictions|#636f76}}}} (Time Based Segment Restrictions) on the left panel when the segment is selected
# Do not check the toll road attribute in the bottom left corner of the popup box; this prevents having toll free restrictions [[File:Restriction_first_popup.PNG‎|center|250px|border]]
# Select the appropriate direction ('''A>B''', '''B>A''', or '''TWO WAY''') on the popup screen
# Click the '''add new''' button under the direction of the restriction
# Second restriction popup screen appears[[File:HOT Restriction.PNG|center|500px|border]]
# Select  '''Entire segment''' and '''HOT''' in the '''Applies to''' section
# Select '''toll free''' on the '''Driving is ____ for''' section [[File:Toll_free.PNG ‎|center|500px|border]]
# Select '''Minimum passengers''' by clicking the '''+''' on the blue add restriction banner and a drop down menu will appear [[File:Toll free min passengers.PNG|center|500px|border]]
# '''At least 2 passengers''' is added[[File:Toll_free_min_3_or_4.PNG|center|500px|border]]
# Select number of passengers required by clicking the '''At least 2 passengers''' and a drop down menu will appear with selections for '''At least 3 (4) passengers'''
# Select '''Requires a pass''' by clicking the '''+''' on the blue add restriction banner and a drop down menu will appear[[File:Toll free requires pass.PNG|center|500px|border]]
# Select applicable transponder company by clicking the '''Alabama Freedom Pass''' and a drop down menu will appear with all available companies[[File:Toll free drop down pasess1.PNG|center|500px|border]]
# Click '''Add''' button in bottom right corner
# Add the toll for other vehicles on this segment[[File:Add Transponder.PNG|center|500px|border]]
# Select the appropriate direction ('''A>B''', '''B>A''', or '''TWO WAY''') on the popup screen
# Click the '''add new''' button under the direction of the restriction
# Second restriction popup screen appears [[File:Applies_to_box.PNG|center|500px|border]]
# Select  '''Entire segment''' and '''HOT''' in the '''Applies to''' section [[File:Entire_Segment_HOV.PNG|center|500px|border]]
# Select '''Allowed''' on the '''Driving is ____ for''' section
# Note ALL vehicles that are '''Toll free''' MUST be listed in the '''Allowed''' section too, if there are any allowed restrictions. Example if HOV-2+ with a transponder is toll free and same transponder is tolled, then an '''Allowed''' restriction for the transponder is sufficient. Vehicles that are not listed in the Allowed section will not be routed onto the segment even if listed in a '''Toll free''' restriction, unless all vehicles are allowed (such as pay by plate, video tolling, or cash).
# If all vehicles are allowed, then an allowed restriction is not required, the appropriate vehicles will be routed as toll free based on those restrictions and all other vehicles will be tolled.
# Select '''Requires a pass''' by clicking the '''+''' on the green add restriction banner and a drop down menu will appear[[File:Requires Pass Veh Type Min Pass.PNG|center|500px|border]]
# Select applicable transponder company by clicking the '''Alabama Freedom Pass''' and a drop down menu will appear with all available companies[[File:Subscription dropdown1.PNG|center|500px|border]]
# Click '''Add''' button in bottom right corner
# Click the {{Button|bgcolor=#00C6FF|style=border-radius:.5em;|Save}} icon on the grey Waze bar
# If HOT lane is only for part of the day, Open to all rest/part of day, or Reversible lane then set appropriate prohibited restriction(s)[[File:Driving_prohibited.PNG|center|500px|border]]
# Make sure one restriction period is added for the segment(s) then add additional restrictions till all appropriate times are added for one direction
# Make sure you restrict the applicable vehicle types that are not allowed; example trucks or vehicle pulling a trailer. If selection of a truck vehicle type is allowed as a future feature and there is an allowable restriction for any vehicle with a certain transponder then a truck with that transponder would be routed improperly.
# If a reversible segment, then add the appropriate time and restrictions for the opposite direction
{{mbox|type=important|text= '''Note''' be sure to add the '''Driving is Prohibited''' period(s) if a reversible lane does not allow traffic to prevent misrouting.}}


==Pointers for a complete solution==
{{ReturnTo | Editing manual | the editing manual}}
A complete solution needs to consider the following factors:
[[Category:Style Guides]]
* The driver would need to tell the Waze client app how many passengers are present in the car, or what vehicle type they are in for that trip. Waze would only offer routes over carpool lanes when they meet the criteria to be eligible
* In some places, Electric or Plug-in Hybrid vehicles may also use HOV lanes, so this local situation must be known and the driver should be asked if the vehicle is allowed in HOV lanes for reasons other than number of passengers.
* As car pool lanes are often adjacent to normal roads, GPS tracking is not always sufficient to differentiate between the two. For accurate road speeds Waze needs to assume you are using the car pool lane when you have passengers (and/or based on your speed). However if the lanes are separated even by a few meters, the server can usually tell the difference and the speed to the correct lanes, even if the client displays you as being on the wrong lane.
* HOV lanes are being merged with Toll lanes ([[Best_map_editing_practice#High_Occupancy_Toll_.28HOT.29_Roads.2FLanes_.28USA.29|HOT lanes]]) and the user needs to be able to select if they want to allow toll roads. The map needs the ability to track multiple lane restrictions (HOV and/or Toll) for the same road rather than defining the road as either an HOV or a Toll lane.
<!-- this is now handled by partial restrictions * A new road type of "carpool lane" would be added with an entry for how many passengers and/or vehicle type (zero/low-emmission, mororcycle, etc) are required to use it
* The ability to change the direction of the car pool lane automatically based on time of day and day of week. This is also necessary for other roads
* The ability to set the minimum passenger count to zero (meaning the road is open to all drivers) based on time of day and day of week -->

Revision as of 13:07, 22 May 2018

Carpool lanes, High-occupancy Vehicle (HOV) lanes, and Transit lanes are road lanes reserved for vehicles meeting special requirements, either carrying at least a specific number of passengers more than the driver, or being a specific vehicle type. The number of required passengers in the vehicle can vary depending on the specific road.

Although currently Waze does not support the requirements of routing over these types of lanes in the production app, there is testing going on so the restrictions are available in WME Production.

Supporting these lanes is a priority for Waze, and they are aware of the problems caused by such lanes.


High Occupancy Vehicle (HOV)

The HOV and toll transponders feature was put into production in the USA in the first week of December, 2017. As of December 2017 many wazers are not yet aware of this feature. Users can read more at the Waze Help HOV and Express Lane page

Intro

Waze has HOV routing! This feature puts Waze out in front of the other navigation systems, but we need to know how to properly configure the map for a great user routing experience. There are a lot of considerations for getting all the options properly included; warnings about bugs and some not so obvious requirements are discussed (ex. allowable restrictions need to cover all toll free restrictions). If you have questions, then please reach out to your State Manager or Regional Coordinator and we’ll get you some help.

Definitions

HOV

HOV – High Occupancy Vehicle. Has more than one person in the vehicle. It is often posted with a number after the acronym; HOV-2 or HOV2+. The number specifies the number of people to meet the HOV requirements; ex. HOV-3 means that three or more people need to be in the vehicle.

HOT

HOT – High Occupancy Toll. This is a combination of toll road and HOV. Sometimes called “Lexus Lanes” since people can buy their way onto roads with less congestion. Electronic toll roads often require a special transponder set to HOV mode, when there are enough people in the car in order to drive toll-free. The transponder then broadcasts that the car meets the HOV requirements so that a toll is not charged.

Express Lanes

Express Lanes – There are three main types of Express Lanes on the interstate system. They can either be HOT lanes, lanes that have limited entrances/exits, or toll roads to speed people willing to pay. This wiki section will just deal with the HOT type of Express Lanes and the segments should follow the guidance for HOT below. Express Lanes that have limited entrances/exits are just mapped as normal freeways. Express Lanes that are just toll roads and don't have different HOV rates are just mapped as a toll road freeway.

Clean Air Vehicle

Clean Air Vehicles – future feature These vehicles meet the requirements for low emissions for the state that the person is operating the vehicle. The vehicles are normally either a hybrid or electric or natural gas vehicle. Note some states require special permits or license plates to qualify. States that have a decal to allow holders to use HOV lanes should be listed in the Transponder/Pass list.

Toll attribute

The toll attribute has moved from under the road segment name to the first popup page of a Time Based Segment Restriction (TBSR). It is in the bottom left corner of the first TBSR popup window.

Mark a road segment as a toll segment only if the segment has a toll booth, transponder reader, or other tolling device and if no vehicles travel as toll free on that segment. See Toll road for additional information.

There are two ways to mark toll:

  1. Toll attribute in bottom left corner of the first TBSR popup window
  2. Toll free restriction is enabled in second TBSR popup window
Note if there is not a restriction then Add restrictions is shown; if there are TBSRs, then Edit restrictions (#) is shown.
  • Once a segment is marked as having the toll attribute on the first TBSR popup window, the toll attribute is displayed under the road segment name. You have to go to the TBSR to deselect the attribute.
  • If at least one restriction is marked toll free, then it is assumed that all other vehicles not meeting the toll free requirements have to pay a toll.
Note the toll attribute is not shown on the segment if toll free is selected, but it is assumed that there is a toll for the other vehicles.

Next to carpool/HOV/bus lane attribute

  • The Next to carpool/HOV/bus lane attribute is a check box that is used for designating roads that are close to the HOV lane so that Waze’s algorithm can differentiate between the varying speeds
  • The Next to carpool/HOV/bus lane attribute is under the road type selection when a segment is selected
  • DO NOT SELECT this attribute on the actual HOV road segments. Especially for road segments that have regular and HOV lanes on the same segment. (i.e. the segment has HOV in left or right lane.)
  • Select the Next to carpool/HOV/bus lane attribute on all parallel road segments going the same direction as the HOV traffic.
Note for reversible HOV lanes there may be road segments on both sides of the HOV lane that require the Next to carpool/HOV/bus lane attribute to be checked.

Toll transponders/passes/permits supported

The following is a list of all toll transponder companies, passes, permits, and special license plates supported by Waze. By default they are only displayed in their assigned states in the client, and they are listed alphabetically.

How to map HOV lane segments

There are four types of HOV lanes

  1. Dashed line separation HOV - HOV lane that is part of the road and can be accessed or exited at any time
  2. Solid/double solid line HOV - HOV lane that is part of the road but can only be accessed or exited at certain places
  3. Separate parallel segment HOV - HOV lane that is physically separated from the rest of the road by a wall, concrete barrier, flexible barrier, or land; only accessed from ramp segments other than initial entrance or final exit.
  4. Whole road HOV - HOV is entire road and there is no parallel path for non-HOV drivers

Mapping road segments and ramps

  • All non-ramp road segments connecting HOV alternatives to their non-hov counterparts need to be marked with at least one HOV restriction. The only requirement is that the restriction has an assigned "lane type" (Entire segment/Right/Center/Left), and label. Make sure the second part of the line has the appropriate HOV/HOT/Express/etc label.
  • Ramp segments can be marked with HOV restrictions. This helps to cover some mistakes in labeling, so it should be done as a good practice. Since the prohibition for trucks and vehicles towing a trailer can not be added to the main line segments, these prohibited restrictions can be set for the ramp going to the HOV lanes. Enter the "Entire segment", and make sure the second part of the line has the appropriate HOV/HOT/Express/etc label.

Enter/exit anywhere HOV

  • HOV lanes that can be accessed or exited the entire time since drivers can cross the dashed line (or some areas a single solid white line) separations at any time. Usually the lane will be marked with the white diamond painted on the roadway and have regulatory signs on the shoulder. Example is US-95 HOV in Las Vegas, NV.



Bottom line up front - The HOV lane is mapped on the same segment(s) as the regular lanes.

Remember DO NOT mark any road segment(s) with HOV lane(s) using the 'Next to carpool/HOV/bus lane' attribute.
  1. Map the applicable road segment(s) for the road
  2. The road segments for a dashed line separation HOV look the same as a road without HOV.
  3. HOV restrictions are added per the restrictions section below

Limited enter/exit (transition zone) HOV

Separated by solid or double solid lines from the normal lanes with periodic transition zones. Non-HOV travel is available on an adjacent parallel path (lane or segment).

Note for areas where it is legal to cross the single solid white line refer to Enter/exit anywhere HOV section above.
If all of the highway entrances and exits are accessible to the HOV lane, then there is no functional difference to the routing that these lanes have restricted access. You should also map this type of HOV using simple lane restrictions on a single set of segments as is done with Enter/exit anywhere HOV lanes.

Waze will only route on this road if the person acknowledges that they meet the HOV requirement for this trip. When HOV routes are available they will see this display.

The user then would select a route that designates how many passengers are required.

Bottom line up front: separate road segment(s) for the HOV with transition zone to/from regular lanes using ramps


  1. Map the applicable regular lane road segments
  2. Map parallel road segments for HOV lanes that have transition zones with the regular lanes
  3. HOV restrictions are added per the restrictions section below
  4. Add ramps for the transition zone as follows:
  • Add a set of entrance/exit ramps to make a V at the entrance to HOV lanes
    • Add a ramp coming from the regular lanes to the start of the transition zone (Prompts user to enter the HOV lane).
      Ramp should have an approximate angle of 20-30° and flow traffic into the HOV lane at the start of the transition zone (start of dashed white lines).
      The ramp should have no name, unless there is a BGS with additional information other than the road name, restrictions, and transponders.
    • Add an exit transition ramp from the start of the transition zone (Prompts user to exit HOV lane either for upcoming exit or if traffic is faster in regular lanes).
      The ramp should originate at the start of the transition zone and have an approximate angle of 20-30° leading back onto the regular lanes.
      The ramp should have no name, unless there is a BGS with additional information other than the road name, restrictions, and transponders.
  • Only if the zone is over 0.5 miles (805 meters) long; Add another set of entrance/exit ramps following the above style to make a V at the end of the transition zone.
    • Add a ramp from the regular lanes flowing into the HOV lane at the end of the transition zone (Prompts user to enter the HOV lane).
    • Add a ramp from the HOV lane at the end of the transition zone, flowing into the regular lanes (Prompts user to exit HOV lane either for upcoming exit or if traffic is faster in regular lanes).
  • For a very long transition zone, other set(s) of entrance/exit ramps to make a V can be added every 0.5 miles/xxxx meters

Separate parallel segment HOV

HOV only on the separate road segment; separated by a physical distance from the normal lanes (ex. land, curbs, shoulders), a concrete barrier, or a flexible barrier from the normal lanes. Non-HOV travel is available on an adjacent parallel path (lane or segment). Waze will only route on this road if the person acknowledges that they meet the HOV requirement (and transponder if required) for this trip. Example is I-395 by the Pentagon (Arlington, VA).

Bottom line up front: separate road segment(s) for separate parallel HOV

Follow the general guidance above for Limited enter/exit (transition zone) HOV lanes as applicable:

  1. Map the applicable regular lane road segments
  2. Map parallel road segments for HOV lanes
  3. Add applicable entrance and exit ramps
  4. HOV restrictions are added per the restrictions section below

Whole road HOV

All travel is HOV only on the road. Non-HOV travel is not available on an adjacent parallel path (lane or segment). Waze will only route on this road if the person acknowledges that they meet the HOV requirement (and transponder if required) for this trip. There are not very many implementations of this type of set up. Example is I-66 inside the beltway in Northern Virginia; morning rush hour traffic is HOV-2+ only for eastbound traffic.

Bottom line up front: separate road segment(s) for whole road HOV

  1. Map the applicable road segment(s) for the road
  2. The road segments for a whole road HOV look the same as a road without HOV.
  3. HOV restrictions are added per the restrictions section below

Entering HOV restrictions

Note - ALL segments need to have the HOV/HOT/Express restrictions marked. This is required for the HOV algorithm to work. Do not just mark the entrance segment. Follow current guidance for mapping toll segments only where there is a toll booth, toll transponder, or other collection device. If there is any toll free travel then ALL segments need the toll free restriction. The HOV/HOT/Express/Bus/etc will be used for voice prompts in the app soon. It is best to have them all the same; make sure that none is not inadvertently selected since that will adversely affect routing.
Note Restrictions for Toll free/Allowed/Prohibited are treated as AND conditions when comparing the separate lines on the first popup window. Within in a single restriction type on the second popup window, the various restrictions are treated as OR conditions. So saying that private vehicles with HOV-2+ and taxis are allowed will route either type of vehicle IF in the same restriction (on the second popup window). If they are entered as two separate restrictions on the first popup window then nothing will be routed since you have to simultaneously be both a private vehicle with HOV-2+ and a taxi; this is not possible.

If something is an allowed restriction then only that type of condition(s) can pass on the road, all others are considered to be prohibited

Do not use conflicting restrictions - ex all vehicles with Sunpass are allowed but taxis are prohibited. A taxi can have a Sunpass and the algorithm is not set up to have a preference or hierarchy yet, so improper routing can happen.

Segment speed tracking

As part of the HOV/Express Lane process, Waze computes a maximum of two separate road speeds per segment during the user drive evaluation process[1]: the "entire segment" speed and up to one single-lane speed. While the Waze editor interface allows the addition of multiple single-lane restrictions (e.g., HOV left lane, regular traffic center lane, and Bus right lane), the user drive evaluation process does not support three different speeds on a single segment. Therefore, do not add more than one single-lane restriction on any segment.

Speed measurements are normally gathered per lane, not per vehicle or restriction type[1]—for example, an HOT or Express road segment allowing both toll free and tolled traffic in the same lane gathers only one set of average speed data (instead of keeping separate times for private vehicle, taxi, electric vehicle, etc.). This makes sense, as vehicles in the lane are traveling together as a single pack. In other words, the complexity of restrictions in a single lane does not matter—as long as only one single-lane restriction set is used, speed data will be collected properly.

  1. 1.0 1.1 With one exception: a separate set of speed data is kept for the motorcycle vehicle type.


Enter/exit anywhere HOV

To mark a segment for HOV use including the required number of passengers:

  1. Select the applicable road segment(s), see Warning above
  2. Click the Add restrictions button in the sidebar, and receive the first restriction popup.
  1. If no toll is required for the segment, then skip to step 5
  2. If a toll is required for all vehicles including HOV vehicles, then select the toll attribute in bottom left corner (ex. I-93 N's HOV / Express to Airport / S Station in Boston, MA),
  3. Click the Add new button at the bottom of the appropriate direction (A>B, B>A, or TWO WAY) on the popup screen.
  4. Second restriction popup screen appears.
  5. Select appropriate Left lane/Center lane/Right lane in the Applies to section.
  6. Select HOV in the Applies to section. If locals call the lane one of the other options, then use that HOT/Express/Bus/etc, but one must be used and it should be consistent for the run of the road. May transition to another type if HOV changes to Express
  7. Select appropriate Days HOV restrictions apply
  8. Select appropriate Hours for time-based HOV or leave all day checked for 24-hr HOV lanes
  9. Ensure Every week is selected for normal use; Note Range can be used for planned time shifts between summer/winter or for holiday changes particularly on reversible segments
  10. Driving is _____ for
  11. Select allowed for HOV vehicles
  12. Click the  +  on the green add rule banner and a drop down menu will appear
  13. Select Minimum passengers from the menu
  14. Default HOV allowance of At least 2 passengers appears
  15. If more passengers are required to meet the HOV eligibility, then click the At least 2 passengers and select the appropriate number from a drop down menu that appears (At least 3 passengers or At least 4 passengers)
  16. If a transponder or tag is required to use the HOV for either certifying the appropriate number of people are present or to pay the toll, click the  +  while remaining on the same restriction line and select Requires a pass
  17. Default transponder of Alabama Freedom Pass is added to the restriction line
  18. If another transponder is required, then click Alabama Freedom Pass and a drop down menu will appear with available companies, and passes
  19. Select the applicable transponder, pass, or permit
  20. If a particular vehicle type is required to use the HOV lane, then click the  +  while remaining on the same restriction line and select Vehicle type.
  21. Default vehicle type Private is added to the restriction line
  22. If another type is required, then click Private and a drop down menu will appear with available vehicle types
  23. Select the applicable vehicle type
Note only private vehicle, taxi, motorcycle, and electric are currently available selections in the app as of February 2018; you can add other allowed vehicle types bus, public transportation, etc for future compatibility. Waze Staff states that prohibited rules (eg for vehicle types) should not be added as a restriction if they may conflict with an allowed rule until we are notified that the programming is changed to handle such conflicts.
  1. Click the Add button in bottom right corner
  2. Repeat for any additional HOV restrictions required for the segment(s) selected
  3. If the HOV lane is open to all traffic for the rest of day, then no other time restrictions are required (traffic travels in the same direction rest of the day)
  4. If a reversible segment, then
    • Add the appropriate time restrictions for when the original direction is closed
    • Select "prohibited" in Driving is _____ for, and leave "Any vehicle" selected:
    • Add the appropriate HOV restrictions for the opposite direction as explained above at the end of the Enter/exit anywhere HOV section.
    • Add the appropriate time restrictions for when the opposite direction is closed
    • While entering restrictions, remember there is often a transition time gap between traffic direction reversals to prevent collisions
  5. Click the Save icon on the grey Waze bar
Note be sure to add the Driving is Prohibited period(s) if a reversible lane does not allow traffic to prevent misrouting.

Limited enter/exit (transition zone) HOV / Separate segment HOV / Whole road HOV

To mark a segment for HOV use including the required number of passengers:

  1. Select the applicable road segment(s)
  2. Click the Add restrictions button
  3. First restriction popup screen appears
  4. If no toll is required for HOV, then skip to step 6
  5. If a toll is required for HOV vehicles, then select the toll attribute in bottom left corner (ex. I-93 N's HOV / Express to Airport / S Station in Boston, MA)
  6. Select the appropriate direction (A>B, B>A, or TWO WAY) on the popup screen
  7. Click the Apply button in the bottom right corner
  8. Second restriction popup screen appears
  9. Select Entire segment in the Applies to section
  10. Select HOV in the Applies to section
  11. Select appropriate Days, Hours, and Every week [Note can enter a date range, but probably not used for HOV]
  12. Driving is _____ for
  13. If toll attribute is already selected, then skip to step 16
  14. Remember toll attribute must not be selected to be able to properly save a toll free TBSR
  15. Select toll free if free for HOV vehicles, restriction's background color should change to blue
  16. Select Minimum passengers by clicking the  +  on the blue add restriction banner and a drop down menu will appear
  17. At least 2 passengers is added
  18. Select number of passengers required by clicking the At least 2 passengers and a drop down menu will appear with selections for At least 3 / 4 passengers
  19. If toll free, then skip to step 24
  20. Click the  +  again while remaining on the same restriction as the number of passengers to select Requires a pass
  21. Alabama Freedom Pass is added to the restriction line
  22. Click the Alabama Freedom Pass area, and a drop down menu will appear with available companies, passes, and permits
  23. Select the applicable transponder / pass
  24. Click Add button in bottom right corner
  25. Click the Save icon on the grey Waze bar
  26. If HOV lane is only for part of the day, Open to all rest/part of day, or Reversible lane then set appropriate prohibited restriction(s)
  27. Make sure one restriction period is added for the segment(s) then add additional restrictions till all appropriate times are added for one direction
  28. If a reversible segment, then add the appropriate time and restrictions for the opposite direction
Note be sure to add the Driving is Prohibited period(s) if a reversible lane does not allow traffic to prevent misrouting.

Entering HOT/Express lane restrictions (HOV or toll allowed)

Enter/exit anywhere HOT/Express lanes

This type of configuration only occurs at the start or finish of the HOT/Express lanes. No restriction is required.

Reason for not having dashed line separation in the middle of the HOT/Express lane segments is that there is no way of charging a toll to the non-HOV compliant vehicles.

Limited enter/exit (transition zone) HOT/Express lane / Separate parallel segment HOT/Express lane / Whole road HOT/Express lane

Normally the HOV vehicle is allowed to use the lane for free while other vehicles have to pay a toll. The toll rate can be variable with surge pricing to control the number of vehicles that are not HOV on the road. Therefore this is setting up or statements. A vehicle can use the road for free if meeting the HOV requirements or the vehicle has to pay a toll.

Where to mark toll free / toll segments
  1. Mark a road segment with a toll free restriction along the entire path of toll free travel; this is required for it to work properly
  2. Marking a segment as toll free makes the segment act as a toll for all other users (even though toll attribute is not checked)
  3. Do not mark the toll attribute; which would prohibit adding a toll free restriction
  4. If the HOV has to pay a toll then only select the toll attribute on the segments with a toll booth or transponder; other segments are not marked.
Adding HOT/Express lane restrictions
  1. Select a segment that has a toll booth, transponder reader, or other tolling device
  2. Do not select a segment with the final toll booth, transponder reader, or other tolling device, unless at least one route does not have one previously marked
  3. Select Add restrictions (Time Based Segment Restrictions) on the left panel when the segment is selected
  4. Do not check the toll road attribute in the bottom left corner of the popup box; this prevents having toll free restrictions
  5. Select the appropriate direction (A>B, B>A, or TWO WAY) on the popup screen
  6. Click the add new button under the direction of the restriction
  7. Second restriction popup screen appears
  8. Select Entire segment and HOT in the Applies to section
  9. Select toll free on the Driving is ____ for section
  10. Select Minimum passengers by clicking the + on the blue add restriction banner and a drop down menu will appear
  11. At least 2 passengers is added
  12. Select number of passengers required by clicking the At least 2 passengers and a drop down menu will appear with selections for At least 3 (4) passengers
  13. Select Requires a pass by clicking the + on the blue add restriction banner and a drop down menu will appear
  14. Select applicable transponder company by clicking the Alabama Freedom Pass and a drop down menu will appear with all available companies
  15. Click Add button in bottom right corner
  16. Add the toll for other vehicles on this segment
  17. Select the appropriate direction (A>B, B>A, or TWO WAY) on the popup screen
  18. Click the add new button under the direction of the restriction
  19. Second restriction popup screen appears
  20. Select Entire segment and HOT in the Applies to section
  21. Select Allowed on the Driving is ____ for section
  22. Note ALL vehicles that are Toll free MUST be listed in the Allowed section too, if there are any allowed restrictions. Example if HOV-2+ with a transponder is toll free and same transponder is tolled, then an Allowed restriction for the transponder is sufficient. Vehicles that are not listed in the Allowed section will not be routed onto the segment even if listed in a Toll free restriction, unless all vehicles are allowed (such as pay by plate, video tolling, or cash).
  23. If all vehicles are allowed, then an allowed restriction is not required, the appropriate vehicles will be routed as toll free based on those restrictions and all other vehicles will be tolled.
  24. Select Requires a pass by clicking the + on the green add restriction banner and a drop down menu will appear
  25. Select applicable transponder company by clicking the Alabama Freedom Pass and a drop down menu will appear with all available companies
  26. Click Add button in bottom right corner
  27. Click the Save icon on the grey Waze bar
  28. If HOT lane is only for part of the day, Open to all rest/part of day, or Reversible lane then set appropriate prohibited restriction(s)
  29. Make sure one restriction period is added for the segment(s) then add additional restrictions till all appropriate times are added for one direction
  30. Make sure you restrict the applicable vehicle types that are not allowed; example trucks or vehicle pulling a trailer. If selection of a truck vehicle type is allowed as a future feature and there is an allowable restriction for any vehicle with a certain transponder then a truck with that transponder would be routed improperly.
  31. If a reversible segment, then add the appropriate time and restrictions for the opposite direction
Note be sure to add the Driving is Prohibited period(s) if a reversible lane does not allow traffic to prevent misrouting.