Private Road Use in the Southeast
In general, private roads are over-used. It is easier to describe situations where the use of private road segments are not appropriate than to identify situations where their use is appropriate.
Before you set a road segment as Private, in the Southeast, understand the following:
1. Connecting multiple private road segments to a segment of any other type does not increase the waze routing penalty for driving across those segments. In other words, connecting two private road segments together does not DOUBLE the routing penalty. In fact, the routing penalty is the same as if there were only one private segment. See the picture below:
2. Private roads segments that lead to a 'dead end' are not necessary. If waze routes a U-turn over a dead-end private road segment, it's because there is no other option. Depending on the situation, it may be appropriate to set the road segment type as parking lot road (PLR) or dirt.
3. If you do not understand how to create 'Standard gates' (see picture below)on the waze map, you probably aren't ready to create private road segments. You need to understand the use of both gates and private road segments before adding or changing segments that are private.
4. Before you change segments to private or add private segments, please consult with your area manager, state manager or regional coordinator.