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=== Welcome to Wild, Wonderful West Virginia ===
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[[File:USA West Virginia.png|300px|thumbnail|right]]
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Despite its relatively small size (24,000 square miles), the Mountain State is home to over 3,000 communities; approximately 450 of those are incorporated cities and towns. To link them (and to provide an important part of the transportation of the state’s abundant natural resources), there are some 39,000 miles of public roads, of which the State of WV maintains 35,000 miles (90%) of those roads. Included amongst these roads are 468 miles of Interstate Routes, 88 miles of the WV Turnpike, 835 miles of Federal Roadways, and 7,000 bridges (most less than 100 feet in length).
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===Sign Up===
The '''Tennessee Speed Limit Mapraid'''
If you would like to participate in the WV Map Raid, review the goals and resources below. Then, please [http://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc_jkVtSxUfBiQRcLNgiwdjYT-782t3C99eF8zVEq_nzs6OpA/viewform '''CLICK HERE'''] to go to the Signup Page and get an invitation to the WV MAP RAID. Sign up will be open until Friday 03/03/2017
will be '''23 September''' through '''3 October  2016'''.
The participants will be divided into several
groups, one for each section of the map. Each group will have both local and senior editors, one of which will be the "Group leader" - listed in blue below. Please direct all questions to your group leaders. The raid hosts will be available across all areas for added support.
== Goals ==
# The primary goal of this mapraid is to set speed limits on {{Minor Highway}} and {{Primary Street}} segments throughout the state of Tennessee. Freeways and Major Highways should already have 100% of speed limits set, but if you come across one that is incorrect please bring it to your group leader's attention.
# Roads with the {{Street}} type are also within the scope of the raid, but are considered low priority and editors should not expend significant time on them unless associated with an update request. Mass editing of speed limits on streets within urban areas based on local laws and regulations is discouraged during the raid.
# Many minor Highways are state routes that need to have their names properly formatted (see below for details). Doing so is encouraged if this can be easily done when setting speed limits.
# In light of the fact that many rural areas in Tennessee have significant amounts of basemap, please also make basic common-sense edits as you work on the mapraid goals -- fix bad turns and other obviously wrong information on the segments you are editing, but keep focused on the mapraid goals. If you see bigger problems that can be addressed later, or if fixing these issues would significantly impede progress on the other three goals, contact your group leader or[[File:Google form icon.PNG|frameless|15px|link=//docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSffylnoHWzXgZV4PbZ5A0d16sUigAxwOVFvmidLahfF56_Gtg/viewform?c=0&w=1]][//docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSffylnoHWzXgZV4PbZ5A0d16sUigAxwOVFvmidLahfF56_Gtg/viewform?c=0&w=1 record it in this form].


=== Map Raid Goals ===
==Hosts==
{| class="wikitable sortable"
|-
! Editor !! Rank !! Roles !! Group
|-
| {{Username|ottonomy}} || 6 || RC / MapRaid Coordinator ||
|-
| {{Username|grsmhiker}} || 5 || State Manager || All Groups
|-
| {{Username|Super_D}} || 4 || State Manager|| All Groups
|-
| {{Username|ropaswan}} || 4 || Area Manager|| 1 (West TN)
|-
| {{Username|kirkosaurus}} || 5 || Area Manager|| 2 (Middle TN)
|-
| {{Username|vtpearce}} || 3 || Area Manager|| 3 (East TN)
|}


The primary goal of the '''WV Map Raid''' is to review and connect basemap roads as well as update and review existing confirmed roads. Secondary goals are to review and edit all places and to resolve URs/PURs/MPs. If you are unsure if the items are completed, please contact a [[#WV Leadership | WV State Manager]] or your [[#Raid Groups | Group Leader]].


We would like to perform these goals in the following order:
== Communication ==
When you are editing in the raid area, please [[Waze_Map_Editor/Chat#Visible.2FInvisible|set yourself visible]] and enable the [[Map_Editor_Interface_and_Controls#Live_Users|Live Users]] layer. We will use [http://wazeusa.slack.com/messages/general Slack Channels] If you are not already part of the WazeUSA slack team, please look for your invitation to slack after mapraid registrations are processed. If you have trouble getting into the slack team or your group channel, please reach out to one of the MapRaid organizers.


# Base Map / Connectivity
You can also use WME chat. The [http://www.waze.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=819&t=95038 WME Chat addon] is recommended.
#*Please review the [[Basemap|Basemap Wiki]] for steps to, and a guide for, editing basemap
#*#In addition to the steps in the Basemap wiki, please pay special attention to the following:
#*#*Look for and correct other state names on segments (OH/VA/KY/PA/MD)
#*#*Add Speed Limits (SL)
# Remove names and adjust Railroad (RR) segments (elevation/junctions/etc). Leave the name on "Cass Scenic Railroad" and "WVU PRT".
<!-----* Remove/Add/Update PLR or PR (and driveways) per [[Road_types/USA#Other_drivable_roads|National Wiki Guidance]] as necessary for routing----->
# Use the [http://w-tools.org/PlaceBrowser?group=MapRaidWestVirginia WV Place Browser] to review and fix all places.
#*If/when you Add/Update any Fire Stations, [http://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1CAKvxB3J8-P9W7Ru3FEj6jP9iO75mhwnrkbMEzFOynY/edit?ts=582f3dc8#gid=0 Add your Editor Name/Permalink/Any Comments here]
# Resolve User Reports (UR), Place Update Requests (PUR) and Map Problems (MP)


=== Raid Areas ===
== Groups ==
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=== Raid Groups ===
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| {{Username|ropaswan}} || 4 || 1 (West TN)
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| {{Username|xanderb}} || 6 || 1 (West TN)
=== WV Leadership ===
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| {{Username|ttninja55}} || 5 || 1 (West TN)
 
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{{username|stephenr1966}} - [http://plus.google.com/+StephenRimbey/about GHO: Stephen] - Local Champ, USA CM, WV SM
| {{Username|fragarch}} || 3 || 1 (West TN)
 
|-
{{username|roadtechie}} - [http://plus.google.com/+ToddRoadtechie/about GHO: Todd-roadtechie] - USA CM, WV SM
| {{Username|spirit_of_76}} || 3 || 1 (West TN)
 
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{{username|markr4468}} - [http://plus.google.com/u/0/107083213002975349432 GHO: Mark] - WV SM, OH LAM
| {{Username|apeachypanda}} || 2 || 1 (West TN)
 
|-
=== Important! ===
| {{Username|Luke6270}} || 2 || 1 (West TN)
'''Please do not alter any of the following road ''types'' without first consulting a [[#WV Leadership | WV State Manager]] or your [[#Raid Groups | Group Leader]]''': Freeways, Ramps, Major Highways, Minor Highways or Primary Streets.
|-
 
| {{Username|tortured1}} || 2 || 1 (West TN)
'''Please do not mass-edit''' Do not perform edits which will affect large numbers of segments at once. The edit history of segments is highly valuable in the process of solving URs. Mass editing effectively mass erases this history, permanently. We ask that all necessary processes which might affect large portions of the map, or long stretches of roads, be reserved until near the end of the MapRaid. This includes the “Select entire street” function.
|-
 
| {{Username|kirkosaurus}} || 5 || 2 (Middle TN)
'''Anything locked at 5?''' Please check with a [[#WV Leadership | WV State Manager]] or your [[#Raid Groups | Group Leader]] before making changes. Rank 5 and 6 editors - consider keeping highlights active for locks.
|-
 
| {{Username|jbayes}} || 5 || 2 (Middle TN)
'''West Virginia uses the concept of True Elevation on segments within the State.''' The use of True Elevation (TE) is to better represent segments in relationship with its surroundings/ground level. For more information please review the [[West_Virginia#True_Elevation|WV True Elevation Guidance]] page.
|-
 
| {{Username|Benenmen}} || 4 || 2 (Middle TN)
<!-----'''[[Junction Style Guide/Intersections|Micro Dogleg/Close nodes]]''' We make extensive use of the "micro-dogleg" technique, where a geometry node is carefully placed, at full zoom, directly next to a junction node, in order to set the angle to create a desired Turn/Stay/Exit prompt. Please watch for these if you move any junction node, and be sure to recreate the same angle at the new location.----->
'''Please refer to the [[Turn Instruction Overrides/USA|Turn Instruction Overrides]] National Guidance''' if you believe that a turn instruction override is warranted. Let us be clear we do not want anyone to go out and look for Micro-Doglegs to change into TIO's. BUT we do not want to create any NEW Micro-Doglegs. If you have any questions please contact your [[#Raid Groups | Group Leader]].
 
==Local Guidance==
 
=== WV Route Naming ===
West Virginia uses the WV-XXX format for all State Routes. For County Routes, CR-XX or CR-XX/YY is used. There are no Township Roads (TR-XXX) in West Virginia. In a few limited cases, there are special road names in use; if you see one, please do not delete it or ask a question first prior to deleting it. More detail and examples can be found here:  [[West_Virginia/Major_roads|WV Route Naming]].
 
 
=== Functional Classification ===
 
'''Functional Classification Will Not Be Part Of This Raid.'''
 
 
=== MAR Minimum Road Lock Standard ===
{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center"
!colspan="3" style="background-color:#6699cc"|Minimum Road Lock Standard
|-
|-
|style="font-weight:bold; background-color:#ccffcc"|Segment Type
| {{Username|kiwiflyer10}} || 3 || 2 (Middle TN)
|style="font-weight:bold; background-color:#ccffcc"|Direction
|style="font-weight:bold; background-color:#ccffcc"|Lock
|-
|-
|{{Freeway|Freeway}}
| {{Username|ldriveskier}} || 2 || 2 (Middle TN)
|
|5
|-
|-
|{{Ramp|Ramp}}
| {{Username|zoke2556}} || 2 || 2 (Middle TN)
|  
|4
|-
|-
|{{Major Highway|Major Highway}}
| {{Username|Rachelskirts}} || 1 || 2 (Middle TN)
|
|4
|-
|-
|{{Minor Highway|Minor Highway}}
| {{Username|bestscoutmom}} || 1 || 2 (Middle TN)
|
|3
|-
|-
|rowspan="2"|{{Primary Street|Primary Street}}
| {{Username|vtpearce}} || 3 || 3 (East TN)
|One-way
|3
|-
|-
|Two-way
| {{Username|jwe252}} || 5 || 3 (East TN)
|2
|-
|-
|rowspan="2"|{{Street|Street}}<br>{{Private Road|Private Road}}
| {{Username|Onmywaysir}} || 5 || 3 (East TN)
|One-way
|2
|-
|-
|Two-way
| {{Username|The_Cre8r}} || 4 || 3 (East TN)
|1
|-
|-
|{{Railroad|Railroad}}
| {{Username|dfortney}} || 3 || 3 (East TN)
|
|2
|-
|-
|{{Ferry|Ferry}}
| {{Username|dandann00dle}} || 3 || 3 (East TN)
|
|3
|-
|-
|{{Runway|Runway}}
| {{Username|kyhtak}} || 3 || 3 (East TN)
|
|4
|-
|-
|Other Named Types
| {{Username|whathappened15}} || 2 || 3 (East TN)
|
|5
|}
|}


==Important / Mapraid guidelines==
[[File:Choose imperial units.png|thumb|right]]Please read the entire MapRaid wiki and familiarize yourself with the guidance on the [[Tennessee|Tennessee]] wiki page. If you are still uncertain what to do about something you see on the map, please ask your group leader '''Thank You for your help with the map.'''


Note that these are minimums and, for protection, certain segments may be at higher lock levels. If you find a road locked to a higher level than its minimum, please leave it locked no lower than that level when you have finished editing.
===Speed Limit Guidelines===
Use Waze Street View to find Speed Limit Signs. You may also get information from local drivers. You may use information from local ordinances posted on county or city websites. Do not rely on predicted speeds (with "verified" check box).


=== West Virginia User Report Management ===
Please set your WME preferences to '''imperial''' and enter speed limits in miles per hour.


West Virginia has a very good grasp on User Reports/Map Problems throughout the state. This will not be a "''primary focus''" of the raid, but please feel free to work any UR/PUR/MP's in your editable area. Remember to follow the Response Timeline guidelines below.  
[[File:SpeedLimitReminders.png|frameless|right|400px]]Some segments have unverified speed limits. These speed limits were predicted by Waze. We must check each unverified speed limit. If it is correct, we can use the "Verified" check box. If it is not correct, we must replace the speed limit value.


====Response Timeline====
Tennessee follows the [[Speed_limits/USA|US guideline]] for speed limits, with a few exceptions listed below.
''(NOTE: all day values are relative to the date the FIRST editor response is sent to the reporter)''


'''Day 0'''
====Summary of National Guidelines====
<div style="float:right;">[[File:Speed_Limit_70.png|50px|thumb|Right|Regulatory<br/>Yes]]<br/>[[File:Advisory Speed Plaque.png|50px|thumb|Advisory<br/>No]]</div>
*Only map speeds found on '''regulatory''' white rectangular signs with black lettering.
* Do not map '''advisory''' speed limits (generally an orange or amber rectangular sign with black lettering).
* Where there are variable speed limits, map only the speed limit which is in effect most of the time during daylight hours (most hours of the day, days of the week).
* Do not map special speed limits for special vehicles. Waze only supports speed limits for private passenger cars.
* Where the speed limit changes, make it change in the map. A new junction may need to be added, but '''do not add a new junction for a speed limit if it will be within 200 feet of an existing junction.'''


The first editor who is able to respond to a User Report (UR) should attempt to resolve the UR. If they are successful, they should comment as such in the UR and mark it '''"Solved'''". If more information from the reporter is required to make progress towards closure, a response should be sent to the reporter containing the information needed for resolution.
====Tennessee Specific Guidelines====


'''Day 4+'''
According to Tennessee Code Annotated [http://law.justia.com/codes/tennessee/2010/title-55/chapter-8/55-8-152 55-8-152], the following '''maximum''' speed limits apply in Tennessee, with individual counties and municipalities setting lower speeds on individual roads as needed:


Polite reminders should be sent to reporters who have not responded to the initial request for information at any time, '''provided at least four full days have elapsed''' since the initial response was sent
* Interstates and limited access freeways (urban and rural): 70 MPH
* Divided highways: 65 MPH
* Undivided and two-lane roads: 55 MPH
* Residential streets: 30 MPH


'''Day 8+'''
Do NOT use the above to set speed limits on roads! However, if a UR reports a speed limit higher than one of those listed above, the report should be treated with skepticism.


URs may be noted as closed due to lack of reporter response at any time, '''provided at least four full days have elapsed''' since the followup message was sent. These need to be marked as '''"Not Identified"''' and a brief comment sent.
In addition, many counties and municipalities have enacted ordinances that establish default speeds for certain road classes. Use these data only as a last resort if you have exhausted all other options, and are able to confirm the absence of signage in street view. Even so, do not use this information to mass edit speed limits onto neighborhood streets, but instead focus on Primary Streets and above.


'''Shared Ownership'''
'''DO NOT''' map the following speed limits:


All editors are considered to have equal ownership of and responsibility for all URs in West Virginia. All editors, regardless if they have worked the UR previously, may send any of the responses described above, provided they adhere to the minimum time spacing guidance between responses. All editors are explicitly encouraged to attempt to resolve URs at any point during their lifecycle, even if others happen to be actively working it at the same time.
* Construction zones - contact a state or area manager instead
* Variable speed limits based on digital signs - these can be found on several freeways
* School zones or other time-based speed limits - map to the maximum speed


'''Notes'''
===Base Map Areas===
There are still many areas in Tennessee which have not been touched by editors since the "base map" was imported in 2009. Only touch these areas if it is necessary to reach the objectives of this mapraid. If no information is available for setting Speed Limits, do not fix these parts of the map. These areas will be addressed at a later time.


The script [[Scripts#URComments|URComments]] streamlines the process of responding to a UR and provides comments based on the UR type and can be edited prior to sending to fit your needs. Highly recommend you install this script if you will be responding to URs.  
* Before setting speed limits on a segment, set the road direction correctly and correct all turns and other obviously incorrect information.
** Please use the TDOT FC Maps (see link on the TN wiki page) to determine road numbers and format (SR-xxx or TN-xxx).
** The FC maps list a large number of roads that had classifications upgraded in summer 2016. These roads are currently mapped as streets in Waze, but will be upgraded to Primary Street. Please do not fix these roads unless ALL other mapraid goals have been met in your area, as these will be addressed after the raid.
* If roads are very bad and very difficult to fix, you may report the problem to your group leader.


=== Cameras ===
=== Edit Quality and Mass Editing ===
'''Cameras will not be mapped'''


[http://www.legis.state.wv.us/WVCODE/ChapterEntire.cfm?chap=17c&art=6&section=7A#06 §17C-6-7a] of the West Virginia Code prohibits use of cameras to detect or prove traffic law violations. You can remove all Red Light or Speed Cameras in WV.
You are responsible for every edit you make, whether you make it by hand or use a script. Every edit you make should meet the goals of this mapraid AND make a noticeable improvement to the map. Do not make edits simply to gain points without improving the map. If a segment is "good enough" for the waze map, do not edit it.  


=== Place Editing ===
If it looks like you are making unnecessary edits or hunting for points, you may be banned from this mapraid and from future mapraids. In addition, Waze will throttle your edits and points if you use scripts excessively.
West Virginia follows the national [[Places]] guidance.


For specific WV naming standards please review the [[West_Virginia#Naming_Standards|WV Naming Standards]]
Again, DO NOT mass edit speed limits onto neighborhood streets in urban/suburban areas.


To prevent loss of data due to automatic acceptance of submissions from "trusted users", all area places and points with complete data should be locked to Level 2 at a minimum.
=== Update Requests (URs) ===
Additionally, please consult the following table for minimum lock level for completed places.
Some editors have made URs about speed limits they have seen on the road. These all contain the string "mph" or are tagged with [WSLM]. If you can find these URs, you can use them to help you set the correct speed limit on that segment.


{| border="1" cellpadding="2" style="text-align:center;"
Do not just update the speed limit on one segment where the UR was and close the UR. Do your research and update the speed limit on that whole section of road where the user has driven. Additionally, add any speed limits on any easily correctable segments such as connecting roads with visible speed limit signs.  After all of that has been completed, please follow correct procedure with closing speed limit URs with appropriate closing comments.  If you have concerns about one that needs to be closed, please let your group leader know.
!|Place Type
!|Minimum Lock Level
|-
||Area/Point Places ||2
|-
||Gas Stations ||3
|-
||Hospital/Medical Care ||4
|-
||Fire Department ||4
|-
||Police Station ||4
|-
||Airports ||4
|-
||Parking Lot Area (PLA) ||3
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== Mapping Resources ==
 
=== West Virginia Maps ===
 
<!-----Only need this link:------->
 
[http://www.transportation.wv.gov/highways/programplanning/gti/GIS/MAPS/Pages/WVMapGISSelect.aspx WVDOT County Maps]
 
=== West Virginia GIS Resources ===
<!-----Insert GIS resources here----->
We highly recommend that you install the [http://greasyfork.org/en/scripts/21228-wme-gis WME GIS script]. This script will make it a lot easier to access the multiple GIS websites.
 
If you do not wish to install this script please visit the [[West_Virginia/Cities_and_towns|West Virginia Cities and Towns]] page for all GIS links. '''NOTE''':Not all WV counties have GIS links. Only hyperlinked county names are linked to the County GIS. City/Town names are hyperlinked to the WME Permalink. If you get confused digging through all of the different GIS sites, which will probably happen (it has to all of us), please contact your [[#Raid Groups | Group Leader]] or a [[#WV Leadership | WV State Manager]] for guidance
 
== Reference Links ==
 
=== West Virginia Wiki Page ===
If you have any questions regarding WV standards during editing and you cannot find the answer on this page, please visit the [[West_Virginia|West Virginia Wiki Page]].


=== West Virginia Map Raid Forum ===
=== Road Types, Names, and Functional Classification (FC) ===
<!-----Create Forum and add link here----->


=== New Editors ===
Road type classification is not a focus of this map raid. Freeways, Major Highways, and minor highways should already be classified correctly, while Primary Streets will be addressed after the raid. If you see and easily-fixable problem on the segments you are editing for speed limits, please consult with your group leader before fixing it.
If you are new or relatively new to map editing, please [[West_Virginia/Resources|CLICK HERE]] for some tips to get started; including settings, options, scripts, Wiki References, and instructions on lock requests and how to create a Permalink (PL). You do not need to join the WV GHO, you will be given an invitation to map raid specific GHOs.  


=== Basic US Wiki Links ===
Road Names are not a primary focus of this map raid, but if you see an easily-fixable problem on the segments you are already editing, please fix it. State highway names need to be in either TN-xxx or SR-xxx format as per the TDOT FC maps. If you see any large problems with road naming, please let a group leader know.
*[[Waze Map Editor/Welcome|New editor welcome page]]
*[[Waze Map Editor]]
*[[Best Map Editing Practice]]
*[[Editing manual]]
*[[Common editing mistakes]]
*[[Permalink|How to make a Permalink]]
*[[Community Plugins, Extensions and Tools]].


=== Recommended Tools for MR West Virginia ===
===Places===
<!-----What do we want in here?----->
Places are not a focus of this mapraid. If you see obviously incorrect places that will cause incorrect routing or a staff locked advertisement place that is wrong, please let your group leader know.
New editors should be aware there are many scripts and extensions that editors use to assist with editing that not only make some jobs easier, but verifies what we do is correct. The use of these scripts is highly encouraged and those listed below are the ones you should install, at a minimum, to get started.  


===Issues to Address after the MapRaid===
Any major issues that need to be address will be followed up by local editors after the MapRaid conclusion.  Issues such as city name merging, large scale naming (primary or alt), etc, will be handled after the fact.  Remember, the concentration is speed limits and lock levels.


'''Toolbox'''
==Mapping Resources==
Use Street View and Satellite View from within Waze and the sources listed below. Do not use any unauthorized online mapping resources and if you have any questions on legitimacy of a resource, please talk to you group leader.


* [http://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/wme-toolbox/ihebciailciabdiknfomleeccodkdejn?hl=en For Chrome]
{{red|Warning: If you copy information from unauthorized sources, you may be removed from this mapraid. Also, every segment or place you edited might be removed from the map. Copying information from copyrighted sources is illegal!}}
* [http://gitlab.com/doctorkb/wme-toolbox-public/raw/master/Dist/Firefox/wmetoolbox.xpi For Firefox]


After Toolbox is installed it will add several things to the WME editor. At the top next to the Places Icon will be a picture of a toolbox.
===TN Mapping Resources===
If you hover your mouse over it, a menu should open. Select the following options:
* [http://www.tn.gov/tdot/topic/maps-functional-classification Long Range Planning Functional Classification Maps]
* Several counties and cities have their own GIS sources. Please see the main page of the TN wiki for links.


[[File:Ron-Toolbox-settings.jpg]]
== Tools for this mapraid ==


=== Basic References ===
;[[Waze Map Editor/Welcome|New editor welcome page]]
;[[Waze Map Editor]]
;[[Best Map Editing Practice]]
;[[Editing manual]]
;[[Common editing mistakes]]
;[[Permalink|How to make a Permalink]]; [//www.youtube.com/watch?v=xYmU6UPCiZs YouTube]
;[[WME Chat|All about using the WME Chat]]
;[http://drive.google.com/file/d/0B8WbeRGWGEOjQ1BvbHFtYlJSV2pIOVdyQlgtRmJzQUtHNjRz WME Reference Sheet<sup><small><nowiki>[PDF]</nowiki></small></sup>]
:a printable double-sided tri-fold quick reference guide to some of the common topics used in WME.
;[[Community Plugins, Extensions and Tools]]
: links and descriptions to most of the editing scripts being used. Some of these are essential to good editing, and others make the editing process much easier. WME Validator, URO+, and WME Toolbox are highly recommended.
;[//www.youtube.com/watch?v=7f3GNL0_La0 How to Install a Chrome Extension (YouTube)]


'''TamperMonkey / GreaseMonkey'''
=== Basic Scripts and Extensions ===
<!--;[//greasyfork.org/en/scripts/20147-wme-nc-mapraid-overlay Mapraid Overlay]
:This script shows the boundaries of each mapraid group area. It may be useful to you if you have editable area in more than one mapraid group area.-->
;[//www.waze.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=40705#p369457 WME Color Highlights]
: Install [//chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/wme-color-highlights/ijnldkoicbhinlgnoigchihmegdjobjc Chrome Extension] or [//greasyfork.org/scripts/3206-wme-color-highlights tampermonkey / greasemonkey script]
: Check the option for "No Speed Limit" and Uncheck the other highlight options.
: Segments with no speed limit or unverified speed limit will be highlighted orange.
;[//greasyfork.org/scripts/13774-wme-speedhelper Speed Limit Helper]
: Makes it easier to add the correct speed limits.
: tampermonkey/greasemonkey required


The most common and supported browser is Chrome with Firefox a close second. Install the appropriate one for your browser. This is needed to install other scripts.
;[//greasyfork.org/en/scripts/12402-wme-speeds WME Speeds]
:Adds colours to road segments to show their speeds.
: tampermonkey/greasemonkey required
;[//greasyfork.org/en/scripts/17112-wme-street-view-availability WME Street View Availability]
:WME userscript that shows where you can expect to find Street View imagery. The information provided is quite basic, but this is all that is readily available to show.
: tampermonkey/greasemonkey required


* [http://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/tampermonkey/dhdgffkkebhmkfjojejmpbldmpobfkfo?hl=en TamperMonkey (Chrome)]
;[//greasyfork.org/en/scripts/2103-wme-chat-addon WME Chat Addon]
* [http://addons.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/addon/greasemonkey/ GreaseMonkey (Firefox)]
:a script that  improves the WME chat interface. For a list of all the features check the thread [http://www.waze.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=819&t=95038 here] -- Tampermonkey/Greasemonkey required


===Advanced Scripts and Extensions===
; [//greasyfork.org/scripts/17087-wme-context-menu WME Context Menu]
: Right-click pop-up menu that works with speed limit helper.
: requires tampermonkey / greasemonkey. Works best alongside Speed Limit Helper.
: Read more at [//www.waze.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=819&t=178371 WME Context Menu][[File:URO+ MPH.PNG|thumb|right|100px|URO+ settings to find speed limit URs]]
;[//greasyfork.org/en/scripts/1952-uroverview-plus-uro Search for mph URs using URO+]
:In the "misc" tab, scroll down to custom markers, choose the last one, and type "mph" in the text box.
:Speed Limit URs and elevation URs are the only ones we should be working with during this mapraid.
;WME Toolbox
:Now with a speed limit highlight option.
:This script has lots of ways to help remove unnecessary nodes, cut segments, locate "Soft Nodes", or nodes with undefined directions.
:* Install for [http://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/wme-toolbox/ihebciailciabdiknfomleeccodkdejn?utm_source=chrome-app-launcher-info-dialog Chrome]
:* Install for [http://gitlab.com/doctorkb/wme-toolbox-public/raw/master/Dist/Firefox/wmetoolbox.xpi Firefox].
;[http://www.waze.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=76488 Validator]
:highlights issues on the map and can generate a very detailed report with U.S. wiki references and possible solutions.
:* [http://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/wme-validator/baojhpeknpmkhplkcnpdcficcaaniaih For Chrome Browser]
:* [http://greasyfork.org/scripts/1571-wme-validator GreasyFork.org for Firefox] -- Tampermonkey/Greasemonkey required


'''Other Recommended Scripts'''
;[https://greasyfork.org/scripts/8507-wme-validator-localization-for-tennessee/ Validator Localization for TN]
:Adds a series of highlights to Validator that are specific to the state. Must be disabled when editing in other states.
:* Install after Validator
:* requires tampermonkey / greasemonkey.
== Mapraid edit lists ==


# If you are working on User Reports (UR), install [http://www.waze.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=819&t=122776 UrComments] . UR Comments is a script designed to streamline the process of responding to Update Requests. It can autofill the comment box based on UR type, or you can manually choose from the list of responses, depending on your preference.
Spreadsheets and forms are being used to streamline management of various group efforts and track important edits. Below you can find links to use these these forms, sheets, and see the lists.
# If you are working on places, install [http://www.waze.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=819&t=133650&start=60#p1548089 WME Closest Segment] . It helps you determine the closest segment to the navigation stop point of a place. A line is drawn from a selected place (for point places) or its navigation point (for area places) to the nearest segment.
# [http://www.waze.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=819&t=61926&start=50#p735439 WME Junction Angle Info] . This script helps with junction maintenance. If two connected segments are selected, it shows the turn angle, and estimates navigation instructions. Otherwise it shows the the angle between each segment.
# [http://greasyfork.org/en/scripts/18089-wme-simple-permalink-from-wme-keepmylayers WME Simple Permalink]. Shortens WME permalinks by removing any layer and filter specifications.
# [http://github.com/WazeUSA/WME-Place-Harmonizer/raw/master/WME-Place-Harmonizer.user.js Place Harmonizer (WMEPH)]. Harmonizes, formats and locks a selected place. Also for Chains, please Submit New Chain Data for any that are not in the database. '''NOTE: Now Available for all editors, including R1!'''
# [http://greasyfork.org/en/scripts/25631-wme-us-government-boundaries WME US Government Boundaries] is a script by '''MapOMatic''' that will display USPS Zip Code Boundaries on the map.
# [http://greasyfork.org/en/scripts/26683-wme-wv-scripts WV Scripts] Allows you to toggle the  County, City, Town, and Census Designated Place (CDP) in the Waze Map Editor (WME) (original script by Rickzabel). Also the WV Validator Localization File (original script by XanderB). And links to WV Forum, MAR Forum and WV Wiki Pages. Script by '''JustinS83''' with many thanks!
# When working with House Numbers (HN), please use this script by '''JustinS83'''. It highlights un-nudged house numbers. [http://greasyfork.org/en/scripts/21779-wme-hn-tool-justins83-fork WME HN Tool (JustinS83 fork)]
# [http://greasyfork.org/en/scripts/19941-waze-edit-count-monitor Edit Count Monitor] will add a counter to the top "blue" bar. This script will show you how many edits you have and will also turn Yellow for a warning, and Red to alert you if you are being throttled.


== Results ==
== Results ==


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Revision as of 03:33, 16 February 2017

 TN Speed Limit Mapraid 2016 ended on 03 Oct 2016 21:00:00 UTC. Please check back here for results and check the Mapraid Forum for mapraid announcements.

The Tennessee Speed Limit Mapraid will be 23 September through 3 October 2016. The participants will be divided into several groups, one for each section of the map. Each group will have both local and senior editors, one of which will be the "Group leader" - listed in blue below. Please direct all questions to your group leaders. The raid hosts will be available across all areas for added support.

Goals

  1. The primary goal of this mapraid is to set speed limits on  Minor Highway  and  Primary Street  segments throughout the state of Tennessee. Freeways and Major Highways should already have 100% of speed limits set, but if you come across one that is incorrect please bring it to your group leader's attention.
  2. Roads with the  Street  type are also within the scope of the raid, but are considered low priority and editors should not expend significant time on them unless associated with an update request. Mass editing of speed limits on streets within urban areas based on local laws and regulations is discouraged during the raid.
  3. Many minor Highways are state routes that need to have their names properly formatted (see below for details). Doing so is encouraged if this can be easily done when setting speed limits.
  4. In light of the fact that many rural areas in Tennessee have significant amounts of basemap, please also make basic common-sense edits as you work on the mapraid goals -- fix bad turns and other obviously wrong information on the segments you are editing, but keep focused on the mapraid goals. If you see bigger problems that can be addressed later, or if fixing these issues would significantly impede progress on the other three goals, contact your group leader orrecord it in this form.

Hosts

Editor Rank Roles Group
ottonomy (PM [Help])   6 RC / MapRaid Coordinator
grsmhiker (PM [Help])   5 State Manager All Groups
Super_D (PM [Help])   4 State Manager All Groups
ropaswan (PM [Help])   4 Area Manager 1 (West TN)
kirkosaurus (PM [Help])   5 Area Manager 2 (Middle TN)
vtpearce (PM [Help])   3 Area Manager 3 (East TN)


Communication

When you are editing in the raid area, please set yourself visible and enable the Live Users layer. We will use Slack Channels If you are not already part of the WazeUSA slack team, please look for your invitation to slack after mapraid registrations are processed. If you have trouble getting into the slack team or your group channel, please reach out to one of the MapRaid organizers.

You can also use WME chat. The WME Chat addon is recommended.

Groups

Editor Rank Group
ropaswan (PM [Help])   4 1 (West TN)
xanderb (PM [Help])   6 1 (West TN)
ttninja55 (PM [Help])   5 1 (West TN)
fragarch (PM [Help])   3 1 (West TN)
spirit_of_76 (PM [Help])   3 1 (West TN)
apeachypanda (PM [Help])   2 1 (West TN)
Luke6270 (PM [Help])   2 1 (West TN)
tortured1 (PM [Help])   2 1 (West TN)
kirkosaurus (PM [Help])   5 2 (Middle TN)
jbayes (PM [Help])   5 2 (Middle TN)
Benenmen (PM [Help])   4 2 (Middle TN)
kiwiflyer10 (PM [Help])   3 2 (Middle TN)
ldriveskier (PM [Help])   2 2 (Middle TN)
zoke2556 (PM [Help])   2 2 (Middle TN)
Rachelskirts (PM [Help])   1 2 (Middle TN)
bestscoutmom (PM [Help])   1 2 (Middle TN)
vtpearce (PM [Help])   3 3 (East TN)
jwe252 (PM [Help])   5 3 (East TN)
Onmywaysir (PM [Help])   5 3 (East TN)
The_Cre8r (PM [Help])   4 3 (East TN)
dfortney (PM [Help])   3 3 (East TN)
dandann00dle (PM [Help])   3 3 (East TN)
kyhtak (PM [Help])   3 3 (East TN)
whathappened15 (PM [Help])   2 3 (East TN)

Important / Mapraid guidelines

Please read the entire MapRaid wiki and familiarize yourself with the guidance on the Tennessee wiki page. If you are still uncertain what to do about something you see on the map, please ask your group leader Thank You for your help with the map.

Speed Limit Guidelines

Use Waze Street View to find Speed Limit Signs. You may also get information from local drivers. You may use information from local ordinances posted on county or city websites. Do not rely on predicted speeds (with "verified" check box).

Please set your WME preferences to imperial and enter speed limits in miles per hour.

Some segments have unverified speed limits. These speed limits were predicted by Waze. We must check each unverified speed limit. If it is correct, we can use the "Verified" check box. If it is not correct, we must replace the speed limit value.

Tennessee follows the US guideline for speed limits, with a few exceptions listed below.

Summary of National Guidelines

Regulatory
Yes

Advisory
No
  • Only map speeds found on regulatory white rectangular signs with black lettering.
  • Do not map advisory speed limits (generally an orange or amber rectangular sign with black lettering).
  • Where there are variable speed limits, map only the speed limit which is in effect most of the time during daylight hours (most hours of the day, days of the week).
  • Do not map special speed limits for special vehicles. Waze only supports speed limits for private passenger cars.
  • Where the speed limit changes, make it change in the map. A new junction may need to be added, but do not add a new junction for a speed limit if it will be within 200 feet of an existing junction.

Tennessee Specific Guidelines

According to Tennessee Code Annotated 55-8-152, the following maximum speed limits apply in Tennessee, with individual counties and municipalities setting lower speeds on individual roads as needed:

  • Interstates and limited access freeways (urban and rural): 70 MPH
  • Divided highways: 65 MPH
  • Undivided and two-lane roads: 55 MPH
  • Residential streets: 30 MPH

Do NOT use the above to set speed limits on roads! However, if a UR reports a speed limit higher than one of those listed above, the report should be treated with skepticism.

In addition, many counties and municipalities have enacted ordinances that establish default speeds for certain road classes. Use these data only as a last resort if you have exhausted all other options, and are able to confirm the absence of signage in street view. Even so, do not use this information to mass edit speed limits onto neighborhood streets, but instead focus on Primary Streets and above.

DO NOT map the following speed limits:

  • Construction zones - contact a state or area manager instead
  • Variable speed limits based on digital signs - these can be found on several freeways
  • School zones or other time-based speed limits - map to the maximum speed

Base Map Areas

There are still many areas in Tennessee which have not been touched by editors since the "base map" was imported in 2009. Only touch these areas if it is necessary to reach the objectives of this mapraid. If no information is available for setting Speed Limits, do not fix these parts of the map. These areas will be addressed at a later time.

  • Before setting speed limits on a segment, set the road direction correctly and correct all turns and other obviously incorrect information.
    • Please use the TDOT FC Maps (see link on the TN wiki page) to determine road numbers and format (SR-xxx or TN-xxx).
    • The FC maps list a large number of roads that had classifications upgraded in summer 2016. These roads are currently mapped as streets in Waze, but will be upgraded to Primary Street. Please do not fix these roads unless ALL other mapraid goals have been met in your area, as these will be addressed after the raid.
  • If roads are very bad and very difficult to fix, you may report the problem to your group leader.

Edit Quality and Mass Editing

You are responsible for every edit you make, whether you make it by hand or use a script. Every edit you make should meet the goals of this mapraid AND make a noticeable improvement to the map. Do not make edits simply to gain points without improving the map. If a segment is "good enough" for the waze map, do not edit it.

If it looks like you are making unnecessary edits or hunting for points, you may be banned from this mapraid and from future mapraids. In addition, Waze will throttle your edits and points if you use scripts excessively.

Again, DO NOT mass edit speed limits onto neighborhood streets in urban/suburban areas.

Update Requests (URs)

Some editors have made URs about speed limits they have seen on the road. These all contain the string "mph" or are tagged with [WSLM]. If you can find these URs, you can use them to help you set the correct speed limit on that segment.

Do not just update the speed limit on one segment where the UR was and close the UR. Do your research and update the speed limit on that whole section of road where the user has driven. Additionally, add any speed limits on any easily correctable segments such as connecting roads with visible speed limit signs. After all of that has been completed, please follow correct procedure with closing speed limit URs with appropriate closing comments. If you have concerns about one that needs to be closed, please let your group leader know.

Other types of URs are not a focus of this mapraid. If you spot a big problem which should be addressed, please let a group leader know.

Road Types, Names, and Functional Classification (FC)

Road type classification is not a focus of this map raid. Freeways, Major Highways, and minor highways should already be classified correctly, while Primary Streets will be addressed after the raid. If you see and easily-fixable problem on the segments you are editing for speed limits, please consult with your group leader before fixing it.

Road Names are not a primary focus of this map raid, but if you see an easily-fixable problem on the segments you are already editing, please fix it. State highway names need to be in either TN-xxx or SR-xxx format as per the TDOT FC maps. If you see any large problems with road naming, please let a group leader know.

Places

Places are not a focus of this mapraid. If you see obviously incorrect places that will cause incorrect routing or a staff locked advertisement place that is wrong, please let your group leader know.

Issues to Address after the MapRaid

Any major issues that need to be address will be followed up by local editors after the MapRaid conclusion. Issues such as city name merging, large scale naming (primary or alt), etc, will be handled after the fact. Remember, the concentration is speed limits and lock levels.

Mapping Resources

Use Street View and Satellite View from within Waze and the sources listed below. Do not use any unauthorized online mapping resources and if you have any questions on legitimacy of a resource, please talk to you group leader.

Warning: If you copy information from unauthorized sources, you may be removed from this mapraid. Also, every segment or place you edited might be removed from the map. Copying information from copyrighted sources is illegal!

TN Mapping Resources

Tools for this mapraid

Basic References

New editor welcome page
Waze Map Editor
Best Map Editing Practice
Editing manual
Common editing mistakes
How to make a Permalink; YouTube
All about using the WME Chat
WME Reference Sheet[PDF]
a printable double-sided tri-fold quick reference guide to some of the common topics used in WME.
Community Plugins, Extensions and Tools
links and descriptions to most of the editing scripts being used. Some of these are essential to good editing, and others make the editing process much easier. WME Validator, URO+, and WME Toolbox are highly recommended.
How to Install a Chrome Extension (YouTube)

Basic Scripts and Extensions

WME Color Highlights
Install Chrome Extension or tampermonkey / greasemonkey script
Check the option for "No Speed Limit" and Uncheck the other highlight options.
Segments with no speed limit or unverified speed limit will be highlighted orange.
Speed Limit Helper
Makes it easier to add the correct speed limits.
tampermonkey/greasemonkey required
WME Speeds
Adds colours to road segments to show their speeds.
tampermonkey/greasemonkey required
WME Street View Availability
WME userscript that shows where you can expect to find Street View imagery. The information provided is quite basic, but this is all that is readily available to show.
tampermonkey/greasemonkey required
WME Chat Addon
a script that improves the WME chat interface. For a list of all the features check the thread here -- Tampermonkey/Greasemonkey required

Advanced Scripts and Extensions

WME Context Menu
Right-click pop-up menu that works with speed limit helper.
requires tampermonkey / greasemonkey. Works best alongside Speed Limit Helper.
Read more at WME Context Menu
URO+ settings to find speed limit URs
Search for mph URs using URO+
In the "misc" tab, scroll down to custom markers, choose the last one, and type "mph" in the text box.
Speed Limit URs and elevation URs are the only ones we should be working with during this mapraid.
WME Toolbox
Now with a speed limit highlight option.
This script has lots of ways to help remove unnecessary nodes, cut segments, locate "Soft Nodes", or nodes with undefined directions.
Validator
highlights issues on the map and can generate a very detailed report with U.S. wiki references and possible solutions.
Validator Localization for TN
Adds a series of highlights to Validator that are specific to the state. Must be disabled when editing in other states.
  • Install after Validator
  • requires tampermonkey / greasemonkey.

Mapraid edit lists

Spreadsheets and forms are being used to streamline management of various group efforts and track important edits. Below you can find links to use these these forms, sheets, and see the lists.

Results

Tennessee MapRaid Hall of Fame
Tennessee MapRaid Hall of Fame

MapRaid Promotions

Some editors really let their bright side out, and let their community skills shine. This is even more evident in a concerted group effort with high-density editing like a MapRaid!. Editors of all ranks working closely with each other and the Champs, really lets us everyone get to know each other, and allows certain editors to be recognized for their skills and effort.

When the Champs see someone consistently editing well, interacting well with the community, and knowledgeable of the various details from the Wiki, they can issue promotions. This can be anything from the size of a managed area, to a rank increase, or even a new role.

Watch here for results of promotions during and after the raid.
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