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== <span class="mw-headline" id="Info">Information related to using Waze in the great State of Texas.</span> ==
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NOTICE (4/15/2017): This page is now part of the the [[USA/South Central|South Central Region]] harmonized Wazeopedia page. This page is limited to Texas-specific information referenced from the SCR main page.  Please reference that page first.
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Welcome to the Texas Wazeopedia. Below you will find information related to editing for Waze in Texas that is not covered in the main South Central Region Wazeopedia article, which includes the states of '''Arkansas''', '''Louisiana''', '''Mississippi''', '''Oklahoma''', and '''Texas'''.  
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== Roads in Texas ==


This page overrides any information provided by non Texas editors which may conflict with this page
=== Major construction projects in Texas ===
See [http://www.txdot.gov/ TxDot] for a list of '''LONG TERM''' road closures & changes to traffic flow that impact the Waze map.


== <span class="mw-headline" id="Cities_and_towns">Cities and towns</span> ==
If you are aware or made aware of any long term closures (construction, work closures and emergency closures), please fill out [https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1oGINt4UEkBV0Par5VCingXzTZpJq9KjG8GbZpGqbRow/viewform this form]. Your submission will be reviewed by US Champs and submitted to the Waze team upon approval.
<br />
==== I-35 (Austin to DFW) ====


There are 6386 Cities and Towns spread across 254 counties in the state. See&nbsp;[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_cities_in_Texas Cities in Texas]&nbsp;for proper naming information.
==== SH-121 / SH-114 / SH-360 / I-635 Grapevine (DFW Connector) ====
Primary DFW Connector construction is complete, but more improvements to the connector are still in progress including the I-635 / SH-121 / SH-26 / FM 2499 interchange upgrades.


== <span class="mw-headline" id="Major_roads">Major roads</span> ==
[http://www.dfwconnector.com/ DFW Connector Main Page]


See&nbsp;[http://wiki.waze.com/wiki/Road_names/USA Road names/USA]&nbsp;&&nbsp;[http://wiki.waze.com/wiki/Road_types/USA Road types/USA].
[http://www.dfwconnector.com/laneclosures.php DFW Connector - Lane Closures]
<br /><br />


I-2 Rio Grande Valley<br/>I-10 New Mexico to Louisiana<br/>I-20 Midland/Odessa to Louisiana<br/>I-27 Lubbock to Amarillo<br/>I-30 Ft Worth to Arkansas<br/>I-35 Mexico to Oklahoma<br/>I-40 New Mexico to Oklahoma<br/>I-45 Galveston to Dallas<br/>I-69 Brownsville to Texarkana (currently being built)<br/>I-410 Loop around San Antonio<br/>I-610 Loop around Houston<br/>I-635 Spur through DFW Metroplex
== Functional Classification of Roads ==


As of this time, Texas is&nbsp;'''NOT'''&nbsp;participating in the new&nbsp;[https://wiki.waze.com/wiki/Road_types/USA/Revision Functional Classification]&nbsp;of roads.
See [[Road names/USA]] and [[Road types/USA]].


Austin and a small part of San Antonio is currently going under testing for functional classification. If successful, a list of guidelines for functional classification will appear. The entire state will not follow functional class, as it is pointless in the vast rural areas of Texas. Please do not change any roads to match functional classification right now. Any changes to functional class within the state may result in disciplinary action.
The South Central Region participates in functional classification across all states. We promote a hybrid FC to ensure for the best routing possible for all Wazers. The hybrid FC basically means a state highway would never be typed less than Minor Highway (mH).
<br /><br />
=== FC Maps for Texas ===
Use the appropriate link below to access the Functional Classification map for the state you are working in. Once you have reviewed the map, then refer to the FC cross reference chart below to determine what road type and lock level should be assigned to the roads in the area. For roads that need to be locked at a higher level than you are able, change the street to the correct type, then request a lock from a higher-level editor.


== <span class="mw-headline" id="Landmarks">Landmarks</span> ==
http://www.txdot.gov/apps/statewide_mapping/StatewidePlanningMap.html
<br /><br />
{{Anchor|FC Cross Reference}}
=== FC Cross Reference ===


In late 2012 a discussion was started in the&nbsp;[http://www.waze.com/forum/viewforum.php?f=247 Connecticut Section]&nbsp;of the Waze Forum that determined the existing worldwide guideline of "don't map individual businesses" wasn't enough and we needed a more complete set of guidelines for landmarks in worldwide. As a result of that discussion a set of guidelines was created. If you wish to propose changes to these guidelines, please do so in the forum. As always, the worldwide rule of "don't map individual businesses" still applies.
Refer to this chart to determine the road type of a given paved public road based on the functional class.


*[http://wiki.waze.com/wiki/Connecticut/Landmarks Guidelines for Landmarks in Connecticut]
To use this chart, first determine the functional class of a road, and whether it is a signed, numbered highway in a particular highway system.
*[https://www.waze.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=237&t=59950 Approved Texas landmarks]
*[https://wiki.waze.com/wiki/Places Current]&nbsp;list of areas/places


Please do not forget to add address properties for places (Street #, Street name, City, State & Country) and ensure this information is filled out & correct.
Where the column for the road's highway system and the row for the road's functional class meet, you will find the proper road type for that particular road.


=== When to use Area or Point in Texas ===
A number of examples are given below the chart.
 
<div>
{| border="1" style="border-collapse:collapse; text-align:center"
! colspan="2" rowspan="2" scope="row" |
! colspan="8" | <big>Highway Systems</big>
|-
! Interstate
! Interstate BUS/LOOP
/SPUR
! US Hwy (incl. some [[wikipedia:special routes|special routes]])
! US Hwy BUS, SPUR, LOOP
! State Hwy (incl. some special routes)
! State Hwy BUS, SPUR{{ref label|a|a}}, LOOP, Frontage Rd
! FM/RM, County Route
! Locally-maintained
|-
|
| ''example''
| I-10 E
| I-94 BUS
| US-190
| US-460 BUS
| SH-23
| SH-400 LOOP
| FM 40 / CR-15
| Robertson St
|-
! rowspan="8" scope="row" style="width:28px" | <big>F<br>u<br>n<br>c<br>t<br>i<br>o<br>n<br>a<br>l<br> <br>C<br>l<br>a<br>s<br>s</big><!-- Temp placeholder -->
| {{font color|white|orange|'''Interstate'''}}{{ref label|b|b}}||{{Freeway|Fw}} ||n/a||n/a||n/a||n/a||n/a||n/a||n/a
|-
| {{font color|black|yellow|'''Other Freeway'''}}{{ref label|c|c}}||n/a||{{Freeway|Fw}}||{{Freeway|Fw}}||{{Freeway|Fw}}||{{Freeway|Fw}}||{{Freeway|Fw}}||{{Freeway|Fw}}||{{Freeway|Fw}}
|-
| {{font color|black|yellow|'''Other Expressway'''}}{{ref label|d|d}}||n/a||{{Major Highway|Major}}||{{Major Highway|Major}}||{{Major Highway|Major}}||{{Major Highway|Major}}||{{Major Highway|Major}}||{{Major Highway|Major}}||{{Major Highway|Major}}
|-
| {{font color|white|purple|'''Other Principal Arterial'''}}{{ref label|e|e}}||n/a||{{Major Highway|Major}}||{{Major Highway|Major}}||{{Major Highway|Major}}||{{Major Highway|Major}}||{{Major Highway|Major}}||{{Major Highway|Major}}||{{Major Highway|Major}}
|-
| {{font color|white|blue|'''Minor Arterial'''}}{{ref label|f|f}}||n/a||{{Major Highway|Major}}||{{Major Highway|Major}}||{{Minor Highway|Minor}}||{{Minor Highway|Minor}}||{{Minor Highway|Minor}}||{{Minor Highway|Minor}}||{{Minor Highway|Minor}}
|-
| {{font color|white|red|'''Major Collector'''}}||n/a||{{Major Highway|Major}}||{{Major Highway|Major}}||{{Minor Highway|Minor}}||{{Minor Highway|Minor}}||{{Primary Street|PS}}||{{Primary Street|PS}}||{{Primary Street|PS}}
|-
| {{font color|white|green|'''Minor Collector'''}}||n/a||{{Major Highway|Major}}||{{Major Highway|Major}}||{{Minor Highway|Minor}}||{{Minor Highway|Minor}}||{{Primary Street|PS}}||{{Primary Street|PS}}||{{Primary Street|PS}}
|-
| {{font color|black|pink|'''Local/not mapped'''}}||n/a||{{Major Highway|Major}}||{{Major Highway|Major}}||{{Minor Highway|Minor}}||{{Minor Highway|Minor}}||{{Primary Street|PS}}||{{Street}}||{{Street}}
|}
{{note|a|a}} When a state highway "SPUR" route is used to connect a state highway with another state highway, a US highway, or an Interstate (i.e., when it is used as a connector/CONN route), use the first state highway column.
 
{{note|b|b}} Also known as '''Principal Arterial - Interstate'''.
 
{{note|c|c}} Also known as '''Principal Arterial - Freeway'''.
 
{{note|d|d}} Also known as '''Principal Arterial - Expressway'''.
 
{{note|e|e}} Also known as '''Principal Arterial'''.
 
{{note|f|f}} Also known as '''Other Arterial'''.


Here is the Texas guidance on selecting Area or Point for Places in the Waze Map Editor. All&nbsp;'''areas'''&nbsp;are to be landmarked from fence line to fence line to include all parking lots, roads, and anything associated with the property.


{{Red|The Primary Category for a Place is used to determine whether to use a Point or Area.}}
For example,
* An Interstate Business Loop classified as a Minor Arterial is a {{Major Highway}}.
* A US Highway classified as a Minor Arterial is a {{Major Highway}}.
* A US Highway Spur route classified as a Minor Arterial is a {{Minor Highway}}.
* A State Highway classified as an Other Freeway is a {{Freeway}}.
* A State Highway classified as a Collector is a {{Minor Highway}}.
* A County Route classified as a Minor Arterial is a {{Minor Highway}}.
* A County Route classified as a Collector is a {{Primary Street}}
* A locally-maintained road classified as an Other Principal Arterial is a {{Major Highway}}.
* A locally-maintained road classified as a Collector is a {{Primary Street}}.


{| border="1" cellpadding="2" width="100%" class="sortable" style="font-size: small;"
{| border="1" style="border-collapse:collapse;margin: 1em auto 1em auto; text-align:center"
|+ '''Legend'''
|-
| {{Freeway|Fw}}||{{Freeway}}
|-
|-
! width="23%" style="background-color: rgb(89, 137, 158); color: white;" | Parent
| {{Major Highway|Major}}||{{Major Highway}}
! width="27%" style="background-color: rgb(89, 137, 158); color: white;" | Category
|-  
! width="8%" style="background-color: rgb(89, 137, 158); color: white;" | Type
| {{Minor Highway|Minor}}||{{Minor Highway}}
! width="42%" class="unsortable" style="background-color: rgb(89, 137, 158); color: white;" | Comments
|-  
| {{Primary Street|PS}}||{{Primary Street}}
|-
|-
| Car Services
| {{Street|Street}}||{{Street}}
| Car Wash
|}
| Point
</div>
|  
<br />
 
===FC issues on State Maps===
If you find any issues where FC changes unexpectedly such as in the image (the small section of green in between 2 red sections), please let the Regional Coordinator (RC) know exactly where this is located, so the appropriate DOT can be notified.
[[File:FC_issue.png|thumbnail|center]]
 
=== {{Anchor|Mapping Links}}Mapping Links ===
=== GIS Links ===
*<big>[[Texas/GIS|Texas GIS/CAD Websites]]</big>
*[http://www.txdot.gov/apps/statewide_mapping/StatewidePlanningMap.html TxDot Maps]
*[http://www.drivetexas.org Road Conditions] throughout the state.
*[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Texas_state_highways List] of State Routes in Texas
 
{{Anchor|Red-Light Cameras in Texas}}
== Active Editors in Texas ==
 
{| class="wikitable sortable" border="1"
|+ Country Managers (South Central Region)
|-
|-
| Car Services
!  scope="col" | Username
| Charging Station
!  scope="col" | Role
| Point
!  scope="col" class="unsortable" | Comments
|  
!  scope="col" | Editing Since
|-
|-
| Car Services
| [https://www.waze.com/user/editor/karlcr9911 karlcr9911] (6) [[https://www.waze.com/forum/ucp.php?i=pm&mode=compose&username=karlcr9911 PM]]
| Garage / Automotive Shop
|| Regional Coordinator - South Central Region, Global Champ
| Point
|| Based in East TX
|  
|| 2013-08-23
|-
|-
| Car Services
| [https://www.waze.com/user/editor/sketch sketch] (6) [[https://www.waze.com/forum/ucp.php?i=pm&mode=compose&username=sketch PM]]
| Gas Station
|| Assistant Regional Coordinator - South Central Region, Global Champ
| Area
|| Based in New Orleans
| Many gas stations also have convenience stores and ATMs. Remember to use "Gas Station" as the primary category and the add any others which are relevant.
|| 2009-08-08
|-
|-
| Car Services
| [https://www.waze.com/user/editor/jm6087 jm6087] (6) [[https://www.waze.com/forum/ucp.php?i=pm&mode=compose&username=jm6087 PM]]
| [https://wiki.waze.com/wiki/Places%2FParking%20lot Parking Lot]
|| Local Champ, Country Manager, SM - Texas
| Both
|| Based in Texas
| There are very few parking lots which should be mapped at all. Please see the&nbsp;[https://wiki.waze.com/wiki/Places%2FParking%20lot Places/Parking lot]&nbsp;article.
|| 2015-06-17
|-
|-
| Transportation
|[https://www.waze.com/user/editor/dspille dspille] (5) [[https://www.waze.com/forum/ucp.php?i=pm&mode=compose&username=dspille PM]]
| Airport
|Country Manager, SM - Texas
| Area
|Based in Texas
| Special-handling
|2016-03-12
|}
 
{| class="wikitable sortable"
|+ State Managers (Texas)
|-
|-
| Transportation
! scope="col" | Username
| Bridge
! scope="col" | State Managed
| '''NONE'''
! scope="col" class="unsortable" | Comments
|  
! scope="col" | Editing Since
|-
|-
| Transportation
| [https://www.waze.com/user/editor/turnertr turnertr] (5) [[https://www.waze.com/forum/ucp.php?i=pm&mode=compose&username=turnertr PM]]
| Bus Station
|| Texas/Oklahoma
| Both
|| Based in Oklahoma
| Greyhound stations are area, city bus stops, point
|| 2014-02-05
|-
|-
| Transportation
| [https://www.waze.com/user/editor/tcalvert317 tcalvert317] (5) [[https://www.waze.com/forum/ucp.php?i=pm&mode=compose&username=tcalvert317 PM]]
| Ferry Pier
|| Texas/Oklahoma
| Point
||Based in San Antonio
|  
|| 2013-01-29
|-
|-
| Transportation
| [https://www.waze.com/user/editor/dfw_gis dfw_gis] (5) [[https://www.waze.com/forum/ucp.php?i=pm&mode=compose&username=dfw_gis PM]]
| Junction / Interchange
|| Texas
| '''NONE'''
|| Based in DFW
|  
|| 2015-10-01
|-
|-
| Transportation
| [https://www.waze.com/user/editor/juliansean juliansean] (5) [[https://www.waze.com/forum/ucp.php?i=pm&mode=compose&username=juliansean PM]]
| Seaport / Marina / Harbor
||Texas
| Area
||Based in Houston
| Size-dependent.
||2016-07-03
|-
|-
| Transportation
|[https://www.waze.com/user/editor/jangliss jangliss] (5) [[https://www.waze.com/forum/ucp.php?i=pm&mode=compose&username=jangliss PM]]
| Subway Station
|Texas
| <br/>
|Based in DFW
|
|2011-01-27
|-
|}
| Transportation
 
| Taxi Station
{| class="wikitable sortable"
| Point
|+ Area Managers (Texas)
|
|-
| Transportation
| Train Station
| Point
|
|-
| Transportation
| Tunnel
| '''NONE'''
|
|-
| Professional and public
| Cemetery
| '''NONE'''
|
|-
| Professional and public
| City Hall
| Area
|
|-
| Professional and public
| College / University
| Area
|
|-
| Professional and public
| Conventions / Event Center
| Area
| Size-dependent
|-
| Professional and public
| Courthouse
| Area
|
|-
| Professional and public
| Embassy / Consulate
| Area
|
|-
| Professional and public
| Factory / Industrial
| '''NONE'''
|
|-
| Professional and public
| Fire Department
| Area
|
|-
| Professional and public
| Government
| Area
|
|-
| Professional and public
| Hospital / Medical Care
| Area
|
|-
| Professional and public
| Information Point
| Point
|
|-
| Professional and public
| Kindergarten
| Point
|
|-
| Professional and public
| Library
| Point
|
|-
| Professional and public
| Military
| '''NONE'''
| See below
|-
| Professional and public
| Offices
| '''NONE'''
|
|-
| Professional and public
| Organization or Association
| Point
|
|-
| Professional and public
| Police Station
| Area
|
|-
| Professional and public
| Prison / Correctional Facility
| '''NONE'''<br/>
|
|-
| Professional and public
| Post Office
| Area
|
|-
| Professional and public
| Religious Center
| Area
|
|-
| Professional and public
| School
| Area
|
|-
| Shopping and services
| Arts & Crafts
| Point
|
|-
| Shopping and services
| ATM
| '''NONE'''
|
|-
| Shopping and services
| Bank / Financial
| Point
|
|-
| Shopping and services
| Bookstore
| Point
|
|-
| Shopping and services
| Car Dealership
| Point
| Size-dependent
|-
| Shopping and services
| Car Rental
| Point
|
|-
| Shopping and services
| Convenience Store
| Point
|
|-
| Shopping and services
| Currency Exchange
| Point
|
|-
| Shopping and services
| Department Store
| Point
|
|-
| Shopping and services
| Electronics
| Point
|
|-
| Shopping and services
| Fashion and Clothing
| Point
|
|-
| Shopping and services
| Flowers
| Point
|
|-
| Shopping and services
| Furniture / Home Store
| Point
|
|-
| Shopping and services
| Gifts
| Point
|
|-
| Shopping and services
| Gym / Fitness
| Point
|
|-
| Shopping and services
| Hardware Store
| Point
|
|-
| Shopping and services
| Jewelry
| Point
|
|-
| Shopping and services
| Laundry / Dry Cleaning
| Point
|
|-
| Shopping and services
| Market
| Point
|
|-
| Shopping and services
| Music Store
| Point
|
|-
| Shopping and services
| Personal Care
| Point
|
|-
| Shopping and services
| Pet Store / Veterinarian
| Point
|  
|-
| Shopping and services
| Pharmacy
| Point
|
|-
| Shopping and services
| Photography
| Point
|
|-
| Shopping and services
| Shopping Center
| Area
|
|-
| Shopping and services
| Sporting Goods
| Point
|
|-
| Shopping and services
| Supermarket / Grocery
| Point
| Standalone could be an Area, but a Point if it is part of larger shopping mall/center.
|-
| Shopping and services
| Swimming Pool
| Point
|
|-
| Shopping and services
| Toy Store
| Point
|
|-
| Shopping and services
| Travel Agency
| Point
|
|-
| Food and drink
| Bakery
| Point
|
|-
| Food and drink
| Bar
| Point
|
|-
| Food and drink
| Coffee shop
| Point
|
|-
| Food and drink
| Dessert
| Point
|
|-
| Food and drink
| Fast Food
| Point
|
|-
| Food and drink
| Food Court
| Point
|
|-
| Food and drink
| Ice Cream
| Point
|
|-
|-
| Food and drink
! scope="col" | Username
| Restaurant
! scope="col" | Areas Managed
| Point
! scope="col" class="unsortable" | Comments
|  
! scope="col" | Editing Since
|-
|-
| Culture & entertainment
| [https://www.waze.com/user/editor/michelle-s michelle-s] (5) [[https://www.waze.com/forum/ucp.php?i=pm&mode=compose&username=michelle-s PM]]
| Art Gallery
|| SM Oklahoma, Edits in Texas
| Point
||
|  
|| 2016-01-18
|-
|-
| Culture & entertainment
| [[usa:User:Jimbobaggins1966|jimbobaggins1966]] (5) [[https://www.waze.com/forum/ucp.php?i=pm&mode=compose&username=jimbobaggins1966 PM]]
| Casino
|| AM Houston south to Gulf Coast and Austin
| Area
|| Based in Houston area
| There's only one casino in Texas
|| 2015-09-10
|-
|-
| Culture & entertainment
| [https://www.waze.com/user/editor/kjg53 kjg53] (5) [[https://www.waze.com/forum/ucp.php?i=pm&mode=compose&username=kjg53 PM]]
| Club
|| AM Houston MSA/Austin/Nacogdoches
| Point
|| Based in Houston area
|  
|| 2014-10-23
|-
|-
| Culture & entertainment
| [https://www.waze.com/user/editor/jalondon628 jalondon628] (4) [[https://www.waze.com/forum/ucp.php?i=pm&mode=compose&username=jalondon628 PM]]
| Game Club
|| AM Wichita Falls, Edit in the DFW area
| Point
|| Based in DFW
|  
|| 2017-03-07
|-
|-
| Culture & entertainment
| [https://www.waze.com/user/editor/CrazyKillerDude CrazyKillerDude] (2) [[https://www.waze.com/forum/ucp.php?i=pm&mode=compose&username=CrazyKillerDude PM]]
| Movie Theater
|| AM Kilgore
| Point
|| Based in Kilgore
|  
|| 2018-04-17
|-
|-
| Culture & entertainment
| [https://www.waze.com/user/editor/watchout4others watchout4others] (3) [[https://www.waze.com/forum/ucp.php?i=pm&mode=compose&username=watchout4others PM]]
| Museum
|| AM DFW/mid-Gulf Coast Area
| Point
|| Based in DFW
|  
|| 2016-02-25
|-
|-
| Culture & entertainment
|[https://www.waze.com/user/editor/johnseab johnseab] (5) [[https://www.waze.com/forum/ucp.php?i=pm&mode=compose&username=johnseab PM]]
| Music Venue
|AM DFW
| Point
|Based in DFW
|  
|2014-09-15
|-
|-
| Culture & entertainment
|[https://www.waze.com/user/editor/FTWMikeC FTWMikeC] (4) [[https://www.waze.com/forum/ucp.php?i=pm&mode=compose&username=ftwmikec PM]]
| Performing Arts Venue
|AM Tarrant County
| Point
|Based in DFW
|
|2016-10-30
|-
| Culture & entertainment
| Racing Track
| Area
|
|-
| Culture & entertainment
| Stadium / Arena
| Area
|
|-
| Culture & entertainment
| Theme Park
| Area
|
|-
| Culture & entertainment
| Theater
| Point
|
|-
| Culture & entertainment
| Tourist Attraction / Historic Site
| Both
| Size-dependent. If not sure, ask
|-
| Culture & entertainment
| Zoo / Aquarium
| Area
| Size-dependent
|-
| Other
| Construction Site
| '''NONE'''
| Not necessary to be mapped.
|-
| Other
| Residence / Home
| '''NONE'''
| Not to be mapped
|-
| Lodging
| Bed & Breakfast
| Point
|
|-
| Lodging
| Camping / Trailer Park
| Point
|
|-
| Lodging
| Cottage / Cabin
| Point
|
|-
| Lodging
| Hostel
| Point
|
|-
| Lodging
| Hotel
| Point
|
|-
| Outdoors
| Beach
| '''NONE'''
|
|-
| Outdoors
| Golf Course
| Area
|
|-
| Outdoors
| Park
| Area
|
|-
| Outdoors
| Playground
| Point
|
|-
| Outdoors
| Plaza
| Point
|
|-
| Outdoors
| Promenade
| Point
| Unsure about mapping these at all
|-
| Outdoors
| Scenic Lookout / Viewpoint
| Point
|
|-
| Outdoors
| Ski Area
| '''NONE'''
| Not in Texas
|-
| Outdoors
| Sports Court
| Point
|
|-
| Natural features
| Farm
| '''NONE'''
|
|-
| Natural features
| Forest / Grove
| Area
| Only map official state/national forests, not every stand of trees.
|-
| Natural features
| Island
| '''NONE'''
|
|-
| Natural features
| River / Stream
| '''NONE'''
|
|-
| Natural features
| Sea / Lake / Pond
| '''NONE'''
|
|}
 
== <span class="mw-headline" id="Major_construction_projects">Major construction projects</span> ==
 
See&nbsp;[http://www.txdot.gov/ TxDot]&nbsp;for a list of&nbsp;'''LONG TERM&nbsp;'''road closures & changes to traffic flow that impact the Waze map.
 
== <span class="mw-headline" id="Special_roads">Special roads</span> ==
 
*[http://wiki.waze.com/wiki/Best_map_editing_practice#When_.28Not.29_to_Split_a_Two-Way_Road Divided Highways]
*[http://wiki.waze.com/wiki/Carpool,_HOV,_Transit_lanes Carpool, HOV, Transit lanes]
*[http://wiki.waze.com/wiki/Creating_and_Editing_a_roundabout Roundabouts and Traffic Circles]
*[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]
*[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Farm-to-market_road FM Roads]&nbsp;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.
*[http://wiki.waze.com/wiki/Road_types/USA#Dirt Dirt Roads]&nbsp;- In Texas&nbsp;'''ALL'''&nbsp;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.
*[http://wiki.waze.com/wiki/Road_types/USA#Parking_Lot_Road Parking Lot Roads]&nbsp;'''PLEASE&nbsp;'''do not put these roads through gas stations or label every single lane in a parking lot.
*[http://wiki.waze.com/wiki/Best_map_editing_practice#Toll_roads Toll Roads]
*[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Frontage_road Frontage roads]&nbsp;do not need to be primary street unless in major cities.
*Alleys are&nbsp;'''NOT MAPPED'''&nbsp;in Texas.
 
=== <span class="mw-headline" id="Non-drivable_roads">Non-drivable roads</span> ===
 
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&nbsp;'''WILL'''&nbsp;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&nbsp;'''''VERY'''''&nbsp;particular manner by Senior Area Managers and Country Managers to prevent Waze from routing on them.
 
== <span class="mw-headline" id="Speed_.2F_red_light_cameras">Speed / red light cameras</span> ==
 
Red Light Cameras are&nbsp;are&nbsp;'''LEGAL'''&nbsp;in the State of Texas.
 
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&nbsp;'''CANNOT'''&nbsp;issue tickets.
 
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.
 
[http://wiki.waze.com/wiki/Cameras#Know_your_Cameras How to Identify Cameras].
 
Speed cameras are'''&nbsp;'''currently&nbsp;'''ILLEGAL'''&nbsp;in the State of Texas. Any request for a speed camera, or any approved speed cameras need to be removed from the map.
 
== <span class="mw-headline" id="Military_Bases">Military Bases</span> ==
 
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&nbsp;[https://wiki.waze.com/wiki/index.php?title=Private_Installations military base]&nbsp;standard.
 
*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.
*If you know of any changes in the hours of a gate, please let a US Champ know and they will adjust it accordingly.
*All gates are locked at a level 5 or 6.
*Landmarks approved for military bases are:
 
*Commissary
*PX/BX
*Gas stations
*Parks
*Museums
 
== <span class="mw-headline" id="To_do_list">To do list</span> ==
 
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.
 
== <span class="mw-headline" id="Mapping_utilities">Mapping utilities</span> ==
 
*[http://www.txdot.gov/apps/statewide_mapping/StatewidePlanningMap.html TxDot Maps].
*[http://www.drivetexas.org/Full/ Road Conditions]&nbsp;throughout the state.
*[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Texas_state_highways List of State Routes in Texas (Wikipedia)]
 
== Area Managers ==
 
{| border="1" cellpadding="2"
|- align="center"
! scope="col" width="100pt" bgcolor="skyblue" | Username
! scope="col" width="200pt" bgcolor="skyblue" | Area Managed
! scope="col" width="200pt" bgcolor="skyblue" | Comments
! scope="col" width="50pt" bgcolor="skyblue" | Forum PM
|- align="center" bgcolor="skyblue"
| colspan="4" | '''Rank 6 Country Managers'''
|- align="center"
| bgcolor="#0000FF" | <span style="color: rgb(255, 255, 255);">txemt</span><br/>
| US South Central Regional Coordinator
| Based out of Miami, FL born/lived/travelled through most of Texas
| [https://www.waze.com/forum/ucp.php?i=pm&mode=compose&u=8943870 PM]
|- align="center"
| bgcolor="#0000FF" | <span style="color: rgb(255, 255, 255);">jasonh300</span>
| US South Central Regional Coordinator
| Based out of New Orleans, LA
| [https://www.waze.com/forum/ucp.php?i=pm&mode=compose&u=3598102 PM]
|- align="center" bgcolor="skyblue"
| colspan="4" | '''Rank 5 Country Managers (Texas Based)'''
|- align="center"
| bgcolor="#0000FF" | <span style="color: rgb(255, 255, 255);">LittlestLou</span>
| DFW Metroplex
| Based in the DFW Metroplex
| [https://www.waze.com/forum/ucp.php?i=pm&mode=compose&u=1371556 PM]
|-
| bgcolor="#0000FF" style="text-align: center;" | <span style="color: rgb(255, 255, 255);">pjlasl</span>
| style="text-align: center;" | North Texas
| style="text-align: center;" | Based out of Weatherford
| style="text-align: center;" | [https://www.waze.com/forum/ucp.php?i=pm&mode=compose&u=12144474 PM]
|- align="center" bgcolor="skyblue"
| colspan="4" | '''Rank 4 Area Managers'''
|- align="center"
| bgcolor="#0000FF" | <span style="color: rgb(255, 255, 255);">jstrangfeld</span>
| North DFW Metroplex
|
| [https://www.waze.com/forum/ucp.php?i=pm&mode=compose&u=16791549 PM]
|-
| bgcolor="#0000FF" style="text-align: center;" | <span style="color: rgb(255, 255, 255);">ctpoole</span>
| style="text-align: center;" | Austin
| <br/>
| style="text-align: center;" | [https://www.waze.com/forum/ucp.php?i=pm&mode=compose&u=14803089 PM]
|- align="center" bgcolor="skyblue"
| colspan="4" | '''Rank 3 Area Managers'''
|- align="center"
| bgcolor="#0000FF" | <span style="color: rgb(255, 255, 255);">jeigh17</span>
| bgcolor="#FF0000" | El Paso
| bgcolor="#FF0000" |
| bgcolor="#FF0000" | [https://www.waze.com/forum/ucp.php?i=pm&mode=compose&u=14417702 PM]
|- align="center"
| bgcolor="#0000FF" | <span style="color: rgb(255, 255, 255);">shadoh</span>
| bgcolor="#FF0000" | DFW Metroplex
| bgcolor="#FF0000" |
| bgcolor="#FF0000" | [https://www.waze.com/forum/ucp.php?i=pm&mode=compose&u=16892114 PM]
|- align="center"
| bgcolor="#0000FF" | <span style="color: rgb(255, 255, 255);">MisterTodd</span>
| bgcolor="#FF0000" | East DFW Metroplex
| bgcolor="#FF0000" |
| bgcolor="#FF0000" | [https://www.waze.com/forum/ucp.php?i=pm&mode=compose&u=16895038 PM]
|- align="center"
| bgcolor="#0000FF" | <span style="color: rgb(255, 255, 255);">tcalvert317</span>
| bgcolor="#FF0000" | San Antonio
| bgcolor="#FF0000" |
| bgcolor="#FF0000" | [https://www.waze.com/forum/ucp.php?i=pm&mode=compose&u=8554279 PM]
|-
| bgcolor="#0000FF" style="text-align: center;" | <span style="color: rgb(255, 255, 255);">danofsatx</span>
| bgcolor="#FF0000" style="text-align: center;" | San Antonio
| bgcolor="#FF0000" |
| bgcolor="#FF0000" style="text-align: center;" | [https://www.waze.com/forum/ucp.php?i=pm&mode=compose&u=16782035 PM]
|-
| bgcolor="#0000FF" style="text-align: center;" | <span style="color: rgb(255, 255, 255);">PvilleT</span>
| bgcolor="#FF0000" style="text-align: center;" | Austin
| bgcolor="#FF0000" | Based in Pflugerville, born on the coast
| bgcolor="#FF0000" style="text-align: center;" | [https://www.waze.com/forum/ucp.php?i=pm&mode=compose&u=9393220 PM]
|}
|}


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).
== <span class="mw-headline" id="Discipline">Discipline</span> ==
Waze has been designed to be an open community with various levels of editors. Rank 5 and 6 editors are to be respected at all times and most of their instructions are to be followed. If you have any questions or issues, please feel free to PM one of the rank 6s or 5s in the list (if you're having a problem with one, please PM the regional coordinators). We will try to handle the issue as quickly and peacefully as possible.
It is not possible to list every occurrence of problems which can occur in the editor, but the following are some examples of what has happened in the past:
*Deleting and redrawing roads
*Creating mass amounts of parking lot roads
*Creating roads on top of already existing roads
*Disrespect to higher ranking editors
*Not cleaning up your own mess
Everyone is allowed one free pass, but disciplinary actions after the first occurrence may include:


*Formal mentoring
If you are an active editor in Texas or a USA Country Manager that does a lot of work in Texas, please ask to be added.
*Temporary suspension of editing rights
*Permanent suspension of editing rights

Revision as of 02:49, 15 January 2020

 NOTICE (4/15/2017): This page is now part of the the South Central Region harmonized Wazeopedia page. This page is limited to Texas-specific information referenced from the SCR main page. Please reference that page first.



Welcome to the Texas Wazeopedia. Below you will find information related to editing for Waze in Texas that is not covered in the main South Central Region Wazeopedia article, which includes the states of Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Oklahoma, and Texas.

Roads in Texas

Major construction projects in Texas

See TxDot for a list of LONG TERM road closures & changes to traffic flow that impact the Waze map.

If you are aware or made aware of any long term closures (construction, work closures and emergency closures), please fill out this form. Your submission will be reviewed by US Champs and submitted to the Waze team upon approval.

I-35 (Austin to DFW)

SH-121 / SH-114 / SH-360 / I-635 Grapevine (DFW Connector)

Primary DFW Connector construction is complete, but more improvements to the connector are still in progress including the I-635 / SH-121 / SH-26 / FM 2499 interchange upgrades.

DFW Connector Main Page

DFW Connector - Lane Closures

Functional Classification of Roads

See Road names/USA and Road types/USA.

The South Central Region participates in functional classification across all states. We promote a hybrid FC to ensure for the best routing possible for all Wazers. The hybrid FC basically means a state highway would never be typed less than Minor Highway (mH).

FC Maps for Texas

Use the appropriate link below to access the Functional Classification map for the state you are working in. Once you have reviewed the map, then refer to the FC cross reference chart below to determine what road type and lock level should be assigned to the roads in the area. For roads that need to be locked at a higher level than you are able, change the street to the correct type, then request a lock from a higher-level editor.

http://www.txdot.gov/apps/statewide_mapping/StatewidePlanningMap.html

FC Cross Reference

Refer to this chart to determine the road type of a given paved public road based on the functional class.

To use this chart, first determine the functional class of a road, and whether it is a signed, numbered highway in a particular highway system.

Where the column for the road's highway system and the row for the road's functional class meet, you will find the proper road type for that particular road.

A number of examples are given below the chart.

Highway Systems
Interstate Interstate BUS/LOOP

/SPUR

US Hwy (incl. some special routes) US Hwy BUS, SPUR, LOOP State Hwy (incl. some special routes) State Hwy BUS, SPUR[a], LOOP, Frontage Rd FM/RM, County Route Locally-maintained
example I-10 E I-94 BUS US-190 US-460 BUS SH-23 SH-400 LOOP FM 40 / CR-15 Robertson St
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s 		Interstate[b]  Fw  n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a
Other Freeway[c] n/a  Fw   Fw   Fw   Fw   Fw   Fw   Fw 
Other Expressway[d] n/a  Major   Major   Major   Major   Major   Major   Major 
Other Principal Arterial[e] n/a  Major   Major   Major   Major   Major   Major   Major 
Minor Arterial[f] n/a  Major   Major   Minor   Minor   Minor   Minor   Minor 
Major Collector n/a  Major   Major   Minor   Minor   PS   PS   PS 
Minor Collector n/a  Major   Major   Minor   Minor   PS   PS   PS 
Local/not mapped n/a  Major   Major   Minor   Minor   PS   Street   Street 

^a When a state highway "SPUR" route is used to connect a state highway with another state highway, a US highway, or an Interstate (i.e., when it is used as a connector/CONN route), use the first state highway column.

^b Also known as Principal Arterial - Interstate.

^c Also known as Principal Arterial - Freeway.

^d Also known as Principal Arterial - Expressway.

^e Also known as Principal Arterial.

^f Also known as Other Arterial.


For example,

  • An Interstate Business Loop classified as a Minor Arterial is a  Major Highway .
  • A US Highway classified as a Minor Arterial is a  Major Highway .
  • A US Highway Spur route classified as a Minor Arterial is a  Minor Highway .
  • A State Highway classified as an Other Freeway is a  Freeway .
  • A State Highway classified as a Collector is a  Minor Highway .
  • A County Route classified as a Minor Arterial is a  Minor Highway .
  • A County Route classified as a Collector is a  Primary Street 
  • A locally-maintained road classified as an Other Principal Arterial is a  Major Highway .
  • A locally-maintained road classified as a Collector is a  Primary Street .
Legend
 Fw   Freeway 
 Major   Major Highway 
 Minor   Minor Highway 
 PS   Primary Street 
 Street   Street 


FC issues on State Maps

If you find any issues where FC changes unexpectedly such as in the image (the small section of green in between 2 red sections), please let the Regional Coordinator (RC) know exactly where this is located, so the appropriate DOT can be notified.

Mapping Links

GIS Links

Active Editors in Texas

Country Managers (South Central Region)
Username Role Comments Editing Since
karlcr9911 (6) [PM] Regional Coordinator - South Central Region, Global Champ Based in East TX 2013-08-23
sketch (6) [PM] Assistant Regional Coordinator - South Central Region, Global Champ Based in New Orleans 2009-08-08
jm6087 (6) [PM] Local Champ, Country Manager, SM - Texas Based in Texas 2015-06-17
dspille (5) [PM] Country Manager, SM - Texas Based in Texas 2016-03-12
State Managers (Texas)
Username State Managed Comments Editing Since
turnertr (5) [PM] Texas/Oklahoma Based in Oklahoma 2014-02-05
tcalvert317 (5) [PM] Texas/Oklahoma Based in San Antonio 2013-01-29
dfw_gis (5) [PM] Texas Based in DFW 2015-10-01
juliansean (5) [PM] Texas Based in Houston 2016-07-03
jangliss (5) [PM] Texas Based in DFW 2011-01-27
Area Managers (Texas)
Username Areas Managed Comments Editing Since
michelle-s (5) [PM] SM Oklahoma, Edits in Texas 2016-01-18
jimbobaggins1966 (5) [PM] AM Houston south to Gulf Coast and Austin Based in Houston area 2015-09-10
kjg53 (5) [PM] AM Houston MSA/Austin/Nacogdoches Based in Houston area 2014-10-23
jalondon628 (4) [PM] AM Wichita Falls, Edit in the DFW area Based in DFW 2017-03-07
CrazyKillerDude (2) [PM] AM Kilgore Based in Kilgore 2018-04-17
watchout4others (3) [PM] AM DFW/mid-Gulf Coast Area Based in DFW 2016-02-25
johnseab (5) [PM] AM DFW Based in DFW 2014-09-15
FTWMikeC (4) [PM] AM Tarrant County Based in DFW 2016-10-30


If you are an active editor in Texas or a USA Country Manager that does a lot of work in Texas, please ask to be added.

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