2. If the page STATENAME currently exists, paste this content on a temporary page, otherwise paste it on the STATENAME page.
2. If the page STATENAME currently exists, paste this content on a temporary page, otherwise paste it on the STATENAME page.
3. Globally search and replace STATENAME with the name of the target state.
3. Globally search and replace STATENAME with the name of the target state. Some parts of the page are encoded with a template that uses the subpage name that already has the state or territory name.
4. Review the notes in edit mode and make the appropriate changes noted.
4. Review the notes in edit mode and make the appropriate changes noted.
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7. Resist moving sections around in this template because all states are being set up this same way. If necessary add subsections to current sections. New sections should be reviewed with other state editors to keep the template as similar as possible.
7. Resist moving sections around in this template because all states are being set up this same way. If necessary add subsections to current sections. New sections should be reviewed with other state editors to keep the template as similar as possible.
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Before editing the maps in {{SUBPAGENAME}}, but sure to fully review and understand the [[Waze_Map_Editor#Editing_Manual|editing manual]].
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The following links can be helpful when editing {{SUBPAGENAME}}.
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==Forum==
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The Waze forum is a great place to find answers to previously asked questions and also a place to ask new ones. Below is a link to the forums specific to {{SUBPAGENAME}}, the regional forum for the state, and the main USA forum page.
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Revision as of 00:45, 1 July 2014
This new page is currently undergoing modifications. The information presented should be considered a draft, not yet ready for use. Content is being prepared by one or more users. Do not make any changes before you post a message in this forum.
This page is being developed as a template for all USA state pages. Current pages being considered as a guideline for some or all of their content include:
I have made the comments appear on the standard page for easy review by all concerned. They will stay in the final template as editor comments, not to be visible on the final page when read normally.
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1. Copy the content of this page under edit mode.
2. If the page STATENAME currently exists, paste this content on a temporary page, otherwise paste it on the STATENAME page.
3. Globally search and replace STATENAME with the name of the target state. Some parts of the page are encoded with a template that uses the subpage name that already has the state or territory name.
4. Review the notes in edit mode and make the appropriate changes noted.
5. Integrate any content from a current state page as needed.
6. Review the final proposed page with other editors in your state.
7. Resist moving sections around in this template because all states are being set up this same way. If necessary add subsections to current sections. New sections should be reviewed with other state editors to keep the template as similar as possible.
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Introduction
New Mexico is using this section to identify key differences from other states that would be important to editors.
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Mapping resources
Virtually every state has links to other resources. Now some states have links to general editing instructions. I recommend we only have the state pages link to an editing manual page where we can ensure the best guidelines are always updated on that page for all states. If that current page needs updating, then let's update it.
I recommend we move this section to the top of the page as the first section.
Before editing the maps in CommonState, be sure to fully review and understand the editing manual.
The Waze user community follows the Waze etiquette guidelines discussed in the Wiki. Be sure to familiarize yourself with these guiding principals while editing the maps and this Wiki, as well as when communicating with other Waze users.
The following links can be helpful when editing the maps in CommonState.
Add some generic USA mapping links while waiting for local editors to populate the page.
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Forum
Most states have this already, so it should be easy to match for all states.
I recommend we move this section to the second section of the page after the resources section.
What is the primary goal of this section? Are there states with cities that are unnamed? Or is this more about when and how to name CDPs? Either way we should explain why this section is here since we are not just listing city names for the sake of listing them. One example is Connecticut/Cities and towns.
The Pennsylvania#Cities_and_towns page lists a number of interesting points (some may not be completely correct for all states) that we may want to consider making generic for all states.
Duplicate cities can be caused by incorrectly named segments and should be corrected following the guidelines in the smudged city article.
Major roads
The state specific page for Roads by type (third link below) does not appear to be active for most states and would be removed for states that don't have it. One example is Connecticut/Roads by type.
If a state has specific guidelines different from the rest of the country, it would be noted here. Currently Texas has a complete list of Places noting when they should be points or areas. This deviation from the rest of the USA is being discussed in the forums. If it is decided to be kept, the sheer size of that table may suggest it be moved to a subpage of Texas and linked to this section.
Texas notes that some parts of a military base are approved for labeling as a place. If this is generally accepted it should be moved to the Places page (unless unique to Texas).
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CommonState follows the USA standard for Places. It is recommended that the guidelines in that page are not deviated unless first discussed in the state forum linked on this page.
Major construction projects
Some states have a full subpage on tracking construction projects and others just link to the state's DOT.gov page.
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When managing a section of roadway under construction or being closed for a major event, follow the Wiki guidelines on construction zones and Real time closures.
The Federal Highway Administration keeps a website indexing all states that can provide highway and construction project information. Go to the page, find your state, and check the links for the desired information.
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Special roads
This appears to be more of a list of editing manual page links. There are others like the Junction Style Guide and the linked pages inside it that we might want to reference as well.
PA includes a note on Pennsylvania#Alleys that is specific to the state. I added the general Alley link for other states to use the general form. Currently it is part of the Parking Lot Road section, so we might want to consider creating a small section on Alleys to identify why there are some states that differ.
Texas has a section on Military bases that I recommend we simply add as a link in the blow list and add whatever is necessary on that page.
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CommonState follows the standard USA guidelines for all of the following special road types.
Is this generally universal for all states? Can we link to the one page in the Wiki and only list deviations here? Note that some states like CT incorrectly guide editors NOT to map any of the non-drivable road types.
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Review the guidelines for non-drivable roads to ensure compliance with the general guidelines.
Cameras
Because many states are different from each other, this section is very important to be covered uniquely for each state.
Not every camera-looking device at an intersection is a speed or red light camera. Generally speaking:
a speed camera takes a photograph of a vehicle when it passes by the camera at too high a speed.
a red light camera takes a photograph of a vehicle that enters an intersection after the light is red. In some areas, it takes the photograph when a vehicle is not clear of the intersection some period after the light turns red.
When adding a camera, be sure to review the camera placement recommendations.
Laws regarding speed and red light cameras vary between the states and territories, so be sure to understand the details of camera legality in CommonState.
Based on information researched at the time this page was created, Waze editors have not determined the legality of red light or speed cameras in CommonState.
No other camera types should be mapped in Waze.
Speed cameras
Speed cameras are (legal/illegal) in CommonState. These cameras take a photograph of a vehicle when it passes by at too high a speed. Refer to the Cameras page for specific information.
Red light cameras
Red light cameras are (legal/illegal) in CommonState. These cameras take a photograph of a vehicle that enters an intersection after the light is red. Refer to the Cameras page for specific information.
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To do list
Some states have it and others don't. I recommend we always make it an entire subpage. The subpage would then break out the different types of to do lists like places, FC updates, etc. That allows this page to stay clean and consistent and we could also have a general to do link for each state from a single USA page if needed.
If you are an active editor in this state, consider reviewing the "to do" list for the state at CommonState/To do list.
Area Managers
Most states already use this same basic format, so we might as well all use it. This is from Connecticut.
The table below identifies the editors with a rank at least that of an Area Manager who participate in editing in CommonState. If you have any questions, please consider contacting them directly as needed.
If you are an Area Manager that covers CommonState, or a USA Country Manager that does a lot of work in CommonState, please add yourself to this list (alphabetical by username).
