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'''Connecticut follows the USA standard for [https://wiki.waze.com/wiki/Places Places]. Do not deviate from the guidelines without first obtaining consensus to do so via the [https://wiki.waze.com/wiki/Connecticut#Community state forum] linked on this page.  
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This article is a US-based set of guidelines. It includes the community recommended guidelines for mapping rest areas.
NOTE:  THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION HAS BEEN RETAINED FOR HISTORICAL INFORMATION ONLY.
'''


== Definitions ==
In Waze, the following terms are defined as follows:


==== Rest Area ====
Below is the full list of Landmark Types provided by WME as well as information as to which should and should not be mapped in the State of [[Connecticut]]. For those that should be mapped, information is provided on how to properly map them.
:A convenient stopping place located directly off of a highway, which typically provides, at minimum, parking and restroom facilities. Some may have information kiosks, vending machines, picnic areas or "dump" facilities for RVs.


==== Welcome Center or Visitor Center ====
When creating Landmarks, please do not forget that a recent update to WME has '''enabled the Address properties for Landmarks''' (City, State & Country) and ensure this information is filled out & correct.
:A special type of rest area, often located near state borders or near major airports.


==== Service Area or Service Plaza ====
== Transportation ==
:A type of rest area which may include private commercial businesses such as fuel stations, and restaurants. These rest areas are typically found along the East Coast.
=== Gas Station ===
We've heard from Waze that we SHOULD be creating landmarks for Gas Stations in the US, and there will be changes to the Gas Station system in the US soon. Map as fence line, make sure the landmark does not snap to roads. At this time, the "Name" property should be set to the '''brand''' of the gas station (i.e. "Mobil", not "Joe's Town Mobil & Repair"). Due to a rise in independent stations, several have adopted generic names, for these stations, use whatever shows prominently up on the signage. '''NOTE:''' Gas Station Landmarks suppress Traffic Jams & Automatic System Detected Errors and as such care should be taken to ensure they don't snap to roads.


==== Other related terms ====
=== Toll booth ===
:A rest area or '''Rest Stop''' with limited or no public facility is a '''Parking Area''', '''Scenic Area''', '''Wayside Park''', '''Roadside Park''', or '''Picnic Area'''. These also have navigational value, and provide drivers a safe place to pull off the highway to rest, or do other tasks. These should be included as a rest area when editing the map (with special guidelines below).
Not Mapped. Also, there are no Toll Booths in the state.


== Mapping guidelines ==
=== Terminal ===
=== Exiting the highway ===
Not used at this time.  Not defined at this time.
[[Image:Alabama_Welcome_1.jpg|right]]'''Road type'''


In general follow the standard guidelines for road types leaving the highway as can be seen along the highway nearby the rest area.
=== Airport ===
Mapped at the fence line, include parking lots/terminals that are close to the airport in one landmark.  Try to avoid crossing non-airport roads with the landmark.


If the exit from the highway is a one-way road that can be taken at speed, it should be a ramp.
=== Train station ===
Mapped at the fence line, including parking lot(s) in one landmark.


If the main entrance is a two-way road, just use a parking lot type.
=== Bus Station / Bus Terminal ===
Mapped at the fence line, including parking lot(s) in one landmark.


As with all newly created roads, be sure to [[Creating_and_Editing_street_segments#Confirm_the_road_by_updating_details|confirm the roads]] so they route properly on the client map.
=== Sea Port ===
Not Mapped.


'''Naming'''
=== Parking Lot ===
Listed below are the '''''ONLY''''' parking lots mapped with landmarks, there are several other landmarks that are mapped to cover parking lots associated with those venues. '''NOTE:''' Parking Lot Landmarks suppress Traffic Jams & Automatic System Detected Errors and as such care should be taken to ensure they don't snap to roads.


Follow the guidelines for your area when naming the exits from the highway. In the [[Road_Naming_(USA)#Exit_ramps_and_Entrance_ramps_.28on-ramps.29|US follow these guidelines]]. For example a typical exit ramp would be named "Exit ##: Rest Area" (if numbered), or simply "to Rest Area" if not numbered. If the Rest Area has a unique name or additional information, posted on signs at or approaching the area, common to plazas, and welcome centers, that should be included in the ramp name.
*'''Park & Ride Lots''' are mapped at the fence line, make sure the landmark does not snap to roads.  Name these as "Park & Ride" only - no specific names as it would get too long. These lots should also have unnamed Parking Lot Roads in accordance with the information in [[Road types/USA#Parking Lot Road|Road Types]] wiki page. See the [[Connecticut/Landmarks/To do#Park & Ride|CT Landmarks To-Do]] page for a list of CT DOT Park & Ride locations that need to be added to the map or confirmed (for shape and location).
*'''Pay Parking Lots''' (Private  & Municipal) - Not mapped at this time, however, they are currently under discussion.  This is possible POI situation, also need to test for the source of the |P| icon that appears when nearing destination.


Basically Entrance ramps should be named matching their signs, according the Road Names wiki guidance.
Please note that parking lots at businesses are not mapped.
{| class="wikitable"
|+A few examples
|-
!Sign Says
!Ramp Name
|-
|Rest Area => || to Rest Area
|-
|Parking Area => || to Parking Area
|-
|Rest Area<br>Louisiana Welcome Center || to Rest Area / Louisiana Welcome Center
|-
|Rest Area<br>Tourist Information Center || to Rest Area / Tourist Information Center
|-
|Exit 34<br>Beckley Travel Plaza || Exit 34: Beckley Travel Plaza
|-
|Rest Area<br>Trucks Only || to Rest Area / Trucks Only
|-
|Truck Haven || to Truck Haven
|}


=== The main parking area ===
=== Junction/Interchange ===
[[Image:Alabama_Welcome_3.jpg|right]]'''Road type'''
Not mapped at this time, however please leave any you see on the map alone as we are currently testing what effect, if any, these have on navigation.


Inside the parking area there should be at least one segment using the parking lot road type that links between the ''exit from'' and ''return to'' the highway. Follow the general guidelines for [[Best_map_editing_practice#Parking_Lots|mapping a parking lot]] meaning only the main roads of the rest area should be mapped.  
=== Bridge ===
Major Bridges Mapped as a rectangle or arc only to include the road. See Appendix below for list of [[#Bridge List|Major Bridges]] that are mapped in Connecticut.


Using only the parking lot road type will prevent the Waze server from sending cars off and on the highway through the rest area to avoid traffic.
=== Tunnel ===
Major Tunnels Mapped as a rectangle or arc only to include the road. See Appendix below for list of [[#Tunnel List|Major Tunnels]] that are mapped in Connecticut.


'''Naming'''
=== Subway station ===
Not Mapped, Connecticut has no Subway.


Generally the parking lot roads are not named, but if inside the city limits be sure to include the city name.
=== Ferry lane ===
We really need a Ferry Road Type and an Avoid Ferry option in the client to do this properly, but for now mapped as a rectangle or arc only to include the route.


=== Returning to the highway ===
=== Car Rental ===
[[Image:Alabama_Welcome_4.jpg|right]]'''Road type'''
Not Mapped. Handled by POI Search.


When selecting the road type, generally follow the same guidelines as was done for the exit from the highway unless it is significantly different from the exit and would not make sense to match the exit type.
=== Garage ===
Not Mapped. Handled by POI Search.


'''Naming'''
== Leisure ==
=== Park ===
Mapped at the fence line, including parking lot(s) in one landmark.  Further definition in the works, but Private Golf Courses are not included.  See the [[Connecticut/Landmarks/To do#State Parks|CT Landmarks To-Do]] page for a list of State Parks that need to be added to the map or confirmed (for shape and location).


Also follow the standard convention as was used for the exit. For interstates the typical convention would be "to I-5 N" (to Highway_Name Cardinal) and if a control city is shown on the local signs use "to I-5 N / Sacramento". If other information is displayed on the signs at the entrance back to the highway, add those to the name as appropriate according to the guidelines.
=== Museum / Visitor Center / Monument ===
Mapped at the fence line, including parking lot(s) in one landmark.


=== Adding a Place ===
=== Mall/Shopping Center ===
[[Image:Alabama_Welcome_2.jpg|right]]
Major Malls/Shopping Centers Mapped at the fence line, including parking lot(s) in one landmark. A "Major" Mall/Shopping Center is defined by those having 45 or more individual stores in the complex. Please note that strip malls & grocery store plazas typically do NOT meet this definition.
The Rest Area Place area should be covered by an Area Place, drawn to the borders, and along right-of-way of the adjacent highway, but not snapped to the highway. Use two separate Places if there are two separate rest areas which are not connected by driveable roads on opposite sides of a single highway.


==== Place categories ====
=== Convenience Store / Kiosk ===
* '''Transportation''' (with no subcategory selected) should be set as the primary category.
Not Mapped. Handled by POI Search.
:''This will facilitate search results for Wazers who search for transportation related results. It is logically the best match category for these venues.''
* '''Scenic Lookout / Viewpoint''' (under Outdoors) should be set as the second category.
:''This category result is triggered anytime a Wazer searches for the words <code>Rest stop</code>, or <code>Rest area</code>, therefore to ensure the rest areas will appear in the search results for these search terms, this category needs to be included.
* '''Any other appropriate categories for the venue''' based on other services available there, i.e. ATM, Food, Shopping, etc., '''except for Gas station'''. ''Gas stations should be mapped as a separate place area following the [[Places/Gas_Station|Gas Station place guidance]], and mapped to the boundaries of the gas station area.''


==== Place naming ====
=== Restaurant / Bar / Coffee Shop ===
Not Mapped. Handled by POI Search.


The standardized name format has been optimized for both instant and regular search results.
=== Stadium / Sports Facility ===
* The name begins with '''"Rest Area"''' to facilitate the instant search results, which are based on the first words of the search term.
Mapped as building shape, adjacent parking lots are mapped using Parking Lot Roads.
* If the rest area only allows certain types of vehicles, or has no facilities (restrooms),  that information should be made immediately apparent to Wazers in the search results. this information comes next in lowercase in parenthesis e.g '''"(trucks only)", "(no facilities)"''', or '''"(trucks only, no facilities)"'''. ''The term "no facilities" has been chosen to be polite, based on character width to keep the names as short as possible.''
** Rest areas with no facilities should also specify that as the first line of the description saying '''"No restrooms"''' ''to accommodate those who are not familiar with the term facilities''.
* The name of the highway comes next in the place's name, following a hyphen (-). If the rest area is only accessible from one direction of the highway, then include the direction cardinal in with the highway name. Rest areas which can be accessed from either side of the highway should just have the highway name, with no direction cardinal, e.g. '''" - I-75 N"''', or '''" - I-10"'''.
* The mile location is the next component of the name, however MP, and MM are used in different regions to mean the same thing, and using either one exclusively nationwide could lead to confusion. It has therefore been decided to use '''"mile"''' exclusively for this purpose. ''The word "mile" only uses 2 more pixels width than "MM" when displayed in the client.''
** Welcome centers, which will typically already have long names, and be very close to a state's border, should not include the mile in the place name. The mile should be entered as the first line of the description instead so it is still readily displayed to those who want to see it.
* Unique information comes last, starting with the official unique name of the rest area, ''if'' there is one visible on signage at or leading up to the rest area. e.g. '''"Atchafalaya Welcome Center"'''
** Colloquial, official given, and common names should be entered as alternate names, and as the first line of the description. ''This ensures the  names are both searchable, and apparent to Wazers who view the place details.''
* Finally any special rest area type is placed at the very end of the name using lowercase in parenthesis. e.g. '''"(scenic view)", "(lookout point)".'''
** Parking areas don't need to be specifically identified as such at the end of the name, because it should be apparent from the "(no facilities)" statement earlier, that the area is only for parking.


=== Hotel / Motel / Guest Room ===
Not Mapped. Handled by POI Search.


Name the Place using the highway name, cardinal direction, mile marker, and unique name in the following format: (Items in curly brackets {} are only used if applicable)
=== Club/Concert Hall ===
Major Clubs/Concert Halls Mapped at the fence line, including associated parking lot(s)  (if attached) in one landmark.  Venues are mapped if their PRIMARY function is as a Concert/Performance Venue with a capacity of at least 1,000 people. For venues with multiple stages/halls, use the total combined capacity of all the individual auditoriums in the venue.


'''Rest Area {([vehicle type] only, no facilities)} - [highway] {direction} mile [mile] {Rest Area unique name} {([special type])}'''.
=== Beach ===
Not used.  Mapped as [[#Park|2.1 Park]]


{| class="wikitable"
=== Camp site / RV Park ===
|+ Rest area place names examples
Not Mapped. Handled by POI Search.
|-
! <small><small>Rest<br>room</small></small>
! <small><small>Vehicle<br>type<br>only</small></small>
! <small><small>Access<br>from<br>both<br>sides</small></small>
! <small><small>Welcome<br>center</small></small>
! <small><small>Unique<br>name</small></small>
! <small><small>Special<br>type</small></small>
! Place name
<!--! Rationale-->
|-
| <big>•</big> || || || || || || Rest Area - I-59 N mile 152 <!--|| Generic Rest Area sign with no additional info, accessible only from the northbound lanes of I-59-->
|-
| <big>•</big> || || <big>•</big> || || <big>•</big> || || Rest Area - I-77 mile 45 Beckley Travel Plaza <!--|| Named travel plaza accessible from both directions of travel on the freeway.-->
|-
| || || || || || <big>•</big> || Rest Area (no facilities) - I-75 S mile 15 (Scenic View) <!--|| Scenic view sign, no facilities avaailable, accessible only from the southbound lanes.-->
|-
| <big>•</big> || || || <big>•</big> || <big>•</big> || || Rest Area - I-65 S Alabama Welcome Center <!--|| Accessible only from the southbound lanes of I-65, this is a welcome center so the mile is not mentioned in the name, it has an official name added at the end-->
|-
| <big>•</big> || || <big>•</big> || <big>•</big> || <big>•</big> || || Rest Area - I-10 Atchafalaya Welcome Center <!--|| Accessible from either direction of the highway,  this is a welcome center so the mile is not mentioned in the name, it has an official name added at the end-->
|-
| <big>•</big> || || <big>•</big> || || || || Rest Area - I-10 mile 96 <!--|| Generic area, accessible from either direction of the highway-->
|-
| || <big>•</big> || || || || || Rest Area (trucks only, no facilities) - I-65 N mile 24 <!--|| Parking area for trucks only, no restrooms, accessible only from the northbound lanes-->
|-
| <big>•</big> || <big>•</big> || || || || || Rest Area (trucks only) - I-23 S mile 76 <!--|| Rest area for trucks only with a restroom, such as a 'Truck Haven'-->
|}


==== Setting the stop point ====
=== Casino ===
Not Mapped. Handled by POI Search.


[[File:Rest area stop point.png|300px|thumbnail|right]]
=== Marina ===
'''The stop point should be placed just before the first fork inside the area (usually at the end of the entrance ramp).'''
Not Mapped. Handled by POI Search.


To ensure proper routing through the individual PLRs in the area, the stop point has to be placed in a location common to all vehicles entering the area. Otherwise, in areas which divert certain vehicle types to specific sets of road segments, a stop point farther in to the road network would force routing all vehicles through one set of segments (the closest to the stop point).  
=== Promenade / Boardwalk ===
Not Mapped. Handled by POI Search.


Routing past that point can be handled with partial restrictions on the segments, set for vehicle type. If the users add the rest stop as a stop along the navigated route to their destination, the navigation will continue past the stop point towards their destination, forcing it to try to find a route back to the highway, thereby giving directions past the stop point only along the unrestricted segments for that vehicle type.
=== Store/stall ===
Not Mapped. Handled by POI Search.


==== Additional places ====
== Nature ==
=== Island ===
Not Mapped.


Some Rest Areas, particularly Service Plazas, will house individual businesses in them (e.g. a coffee shop, fast food restaurant, convenience store, information kiosk, etc.). These can be mapped as additional [[Places#Point Place|Place points]] with all their unique details, and positioned over the building they reside in.
=== Sea/Lake/Levee ===
Not Mapped. Handled by Waze Water Layer.


If fuel is offered, [[Places/Gas_Station#Add_a_Gas_Station|add a Gas Station]] using a [[Places#Area Place|Place Area]] over that location in the service plaza.
=== River/Stream ===
Not Mapped.  Handled by Waze Water Layer.


[[Category:USA]]
=== Forest/Grove ===
[[Category:Style Guides]]
Not Mapped.
 
=== Farmland ===
Not Mapped.
 
=== Gravel ===
Not Mapped.
 
=== Danger Zone ===
Not used at this time.  Not defined at this time.
 
== Public ==
=== Religious Site ===
Not Mapped. Handled by POI Search.
 
=== Bank ===
Not Mapped. Handled by POI Search.
 
=== Office Building ===
Not Mapped. Handled by POI Search.
 
=== Industry ===
Not Mapped. Handled by POI Search.
 
=== Public Building ===
Libraries and Court Houses Mapped at the fence line, including associated parking lot(s) (if attached) in one landmark.
 
=== Tourist Site / Attraction ===
Mapped at the fence line, including parking lot(s) in one landmark. Further definition in the works.
 
=== ATM ===
Not Mapped. Handled by POI Search.
 
=== Pharmacy ===
Not Mapped. Handled by POI Search.
 
=== Supermarket/Market ===
Not Mapped. Handled by POI Search.
 
== Public Service ==
=== Hospital/Clinic ===
Hospitals Mapped at the fence line, including associated parking lot(s) (if attached) in one landmark.
 
=== Correction Facility / Prison ===
Not mapped.  Handled by POI Search.
 
=== Military Site ===
Mapped at the fence line, including parking lot(s) in one landmark. This landmark is used for smaller facilities like Armories and National Guard Training Facilities.  Larger facilities such as Naval Submarine Base New London is '''NOT''' landmarked, but given its own City name.
 
=== Government / Municipal Building ===
City/Town Halls & associated facilities Mapped at the fence line, including associated parking lot(s) (if attached) in one landmark.  Public Works garages & work yards are not mapped.  The Department of Motor Vehicles is mapped using this type, and is named "Dept of Motor Vehicles", do not use the abbreviation "DMV"
 
=== Police Station ===
Mapped at the fence line, including associated parking lot(s) (if attached) in one landmark.  '''ALL''' landmarks are named "Police Dept" for local departments or "CT State Police" for the State Police Troops.
 
=== University / College / Academy ===
Mapped at the fence line, including associated parking lot(s) (if attached) in one landmark.  Do not use landmarks to map individual buildings (even if they could qualify as another landmark type), parking lots, or other campus features.  This is due to the way landmarks are displayed in the client.
 
=== School / Kindergarten / Junior High / High School ===
Mapped at the fence line, including associated parking lot(s) (if attached) in one landmark.
 
=== Cemetery ===
Not mapped.  Handled by POI Search.  Those with historical significance can be mapped as [[#Park|2.1 Park]].  Internal roads are mapped using the Parking Lot Road Type if needed.
 
=== Fire Department/Emergency Service ===
Mapped at the fence line, including associated parking lot(s) (if attached) in one landmark.  '''ALL''' landmarks are named "Fire Dept".
 
=== Post Office ===
Mapped at the fence line, including associated parking lot(s) (if attached) in one landmark.  '''ALL''' landmarks are named "Post Office" - do not use abbreviation "USPS".
 
== Other ==
=== Other ===
Not used at this time. Not defined at this time.
 
== Appendix ==
=== Bridge List ===
The following list comes from [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Category:Road_bridges_in_Connecticut Wikipedia].
 
*'''Arrawanna Bridge''' - Formerly carried Berlin St in Middletown over the Coginchaug River.  Bridge since been abandoned.  Not mapped.
*'''[https://www.waze.com/editor/?zoom=5&lat=41.56934&lon=-72.64665&layers=BTTFFTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTFT&landmarks=435671 Arrigoni Bridge]''' Carries CT-66 & CT-17 over CT-9 and the Connecticut River connecting Middletown & Portland.
*'''Ashland Mill Bridge''' - Formerly served the Ashland Cotton Company in Griswold, CT.  The bridge has been demolished and replace with a pedestrian bridge.  Not mapped.
*'''[https://www.waze.com/editor/?zoom=5&lat=41.81253&lon=-72.64267&layers=BTTFFTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTFT&landmarks=435669 Bissell Bridge]''' Carries I-291 over the Connecticut River connecting Windsor & South Windsor.  Officially named the Capt. John Bissell Memorial Bridge.
*'''Bridge No. 1132''' - Carries CT-80 over the Hammonasset River.  Not mapped.
*'''Bridge Street Bridge''' - Carries CT-140 over the Connecticut River connecting Windsor Locks & East Windsor.  Not mapped.
*'''[https://www.waze.com/editor/?zoom=6&lat=41.7691&lon=-72.6663&layers=BTTFFTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTFT&landmarks=435667 Bulkeley Bridge]''' Carries I-84, US-6 & US-44 across the Connecticut River connecting Hartford and East Hartford.  Officially named the Morgan G. Bulkeley Bridge.
*'''[https://www.waze.com/editor/?env=usa&lon=-73.50908&lat=41.67576&zoom=7&mode=0&venues=187761057.1877545032.3645296 Bull's Bridge]''' - Carries Bull's Bridge Road over the Housatonic River in Kent.
*'''Butts Bridge''' - Carries Butts Bridge Road over the Quinebaug River in Canterbury.
*'''[https://www.waze.com/editor/?zoom=5&lat=41.75317&lon=-72.65306&layers=BTTFFTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTFT&landmarks=435666 Charter Oak Bridge]''' Carries CT-15 & US-5 over the Connecticut River between Hartford and East Hartford.
*'''Commodore Isaac Hull Memorial Bridge''' - Carries CT-8 over the Housatonic River between Shelton and Derby.
*'''Comstock's Bridge''' - Also known as the Comstock Covered Bridge, and carries _ over the SAlmon River in East Hampton.
*'''Cornwall Bridge''' - Carries US-7 and CT-4 over the Housatonic River and the Housatonic Railroad in Cornwall.
*'''Derby-Shelton Bridge''' - Carries Bridge Street over the Housatonic River connecting Derby and Shelton.
*'''[https://www.waze.com/editor/?zoom=5&lat=41.91722&lon=-72.62228&layers=BTTFFTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTFT&landmarks=435668 Dexter Coffin Bridge]''' Carries I-91 over the Connecticut River between Windsor Locks and East Windsor.
*'''[https://www.waze.com/editor/?zoom=6&lat=41.45104&lon=-72.46447&layers=BTTFFTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTFT&landmarks=442033 East Haddam Bridge]''' Also known as the East Haddam Swing Bridge, and carries CT-82 over the Connecticut River connecting Haddam and East Haddam.
*'''Enfield–Suffield Covered Bridge''' - Formerly connected Enfield and Suffield across the Connecticut River.  The bridge was partially destroyed by a flood in 1900 and the remaining parts later demolished.  Not mapped.
*'''[https://www.waze.com/editor/?zoom=6&lat=41.98996&lon=-72.60319&layers=BTTFFTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTFT&landmarks=442031 Enfield–Suffield Veterans Bridge]''' Carries CT-190 over the Connecticut River connecting Enfield and Suffield.
*'''[https://www.waze.com/editor/?zoom=6&lat=41.76583&lon=-72.66574&layers=BTTFFTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTFT&landmarks=435665 Founders Bridge]''' Carries CT-2 across the Connecticut River connecting Hartford and East Hartford.
*'''Glen Falls Bridge''' - Carries Brunswick Ave over the Moosup River in Plainfield.
*'''[https://www.waze.com/editor/?zoom=5&lat=41.36421&lon=-72.08934&layers=BTTFFTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTFT&landmarks=442040 Gold Star Memorial Bridge]''' Carries I-95 & US-1 across the Thames River connecting New London and Groton
*'''Historic Bridges of Devil's Hopyard State Park''' - Not mapped.
*'''[https://www.waze.com/editor/?zoom=5&lat=41.24652&lon=-73.09213&layers=BTTFFTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTFT&landmarks=554601 Igor I. Sikorsky Memorial Bridge]''' Carries CT-15 over the Housatonic River connecting Stratford and Milford.  At the midpoint CT-15 changes names between the Merritt Parkway (to the west) and Wilbur Cross Parkway (to the east).
*'''Lover's Leap Bridge''' - A pedestrian bridge over the Housatonic River in Lovers Leap State Park in New Milford.  Formerly carried vehicles as well.  Not mapped.
*'''Main Street Bridge''' - Carries Main Strret over the Rippowam River in Stamford, Connecticut.  Not mapped.
*'''Mianus River Bridge''' - Officially named the "Michawl L. Morano Bridge", and carries I-95 over the Mianus River in Greenwich.
*'''Moses Wheeler Bridge''' - Carries I-95 over the Housatonic River connecting Stratford and Milford.
*'''Mystic River Bascule Bridge''' - Carries US-1 over the Mystic River in Mystic.
*'''Packerville Bridge''' - Carries Packerville Road over the Mill Brook in Plainfield.
*'''[https://www.waze.com/editor/?zoom=5&lat=41.29829&lon=-72.90608&layers=BTTFFTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTFT&landmarks=566931 Pearl Harbor Memorial Bridge]''' Formerly known as the "Quinnipiac River Bridge" or simply the "Q Brige" and carries I-95 over the Quinnipiac River in New Haven.  Currently being replaced.
*'''Pequonnock River''' - There are several bridges that cross the Pequonnock River.  Not mapped.
*'''Perry Avenue Bridge''' - Carries Perry Avenue over the Silvermine River in Norwalk. Not mapped.
*'''Pine Creek Park Bridge''' - Also known as the "Mill Hill Road Bridge".  Not mapped.
*'''[https://www.waze.com/editor/?zoom=5&lat=41.31913&lon=-72.34877&layers=BTTFFTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTFT&landmarks=442034 Raymond E. Baldwin Bridge]''' Carries I-95 and US-1 over the Connecticut River between Old Saybrook and Old Lyme.
*'''Reynolds Bridge''' - Carries Waterbury Road over the Naugatuck River in Thomaston.  Not mapped.
*'''Riverside Avenue Bridge''' - Carries Riverside Avenue over the New Haven Line railroad tracks in Greenwich.  Not mapped.
*'''Saugatuck River Bridge''' - Carries CT-136 over the Saugatuck River in Westport. Not mapped.
*'''Starr Mill Road Bridge''' - Formerly carried Starr Mill Road over the Coginchaug River. Not mapped.
*'''[https://www.waze.com/editor/?zoom=6&lat=41.38353&lon=-73.17236&layers=BTTFFTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTFT&landmarks=382264 Stevenson Dam Bridge]''' Carries CT-34 over the Housatonic River connecting Monroe and Oxford.  Sits atop the Stevenson Dam.
*'''Suffield and Thompsonville Bridge''' - Formerly connected Suffield and Enfield across the Connecticut River.  Not mapped.
*'''Tomlinson Lift Bridge''' - Carries US-1 over the Quinnipiac River in New Haven.
*'''Turn-of-River Bridge''' - Formerly carried Old Stamford Rd over the Rippowam River in Stamford. Not mapped.
*'''Washington Bridge''' - Carries US-1 over the Housatonic River connecting Milford and Stratford.
*'''West Cornwall Covered Bridge''' - Carries Sharon-Goshen Tpke across the Housatonic River in Cornwall.
*'''[https://www.waze.com/editor/?zoom=5&lat=41.71391&lon=-72.64252&layers=BTTFFTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTFT&landmarks=435670 William H. Putnam Memorial Bridge]''' Carries CT-3 over the Connecticut River between Wethersfield and Glastonbury.
 
=== Tunnel List ===
*'''[https://www.waze.com/editor/?zoom=5&lat=41.34502&lon=-72.96929&layers=BTTFFTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTFT&landmarks=409944 Heroes Tunnel]''' Carries SR-15 through West Rock in New Haven.  Formerly named "West Rock Tunnel".
*'''Pitkin Tunnel''' - Runs underground in New Haven from Elm Street (between Church & Orange) to State St (between Court St and Chapel St).  Due to security restrictions preventing access to the tunnel at most times, the tunnel is not mapped as a street in Waze and is not landmarked.
*'''[https://www.waze.com/editor/?zoom=7&lat=41.82411&lon=-72.46253&layers=BTTFFTTTFTTTTTTTTTTTTFT Vernon's Tunnel]''' Carries Tunnel Rd under a man-made hill for railroad tracks.
Other tunnels in Connecticut carry railroads & act as water pipelines and are not mapped.
 
[[Category:Connecticut]]

Revision as of 18:25, 18 August 2016

Connecticut follows the USA standard for Places. Do not deviate from the guidelines without first obtaining consensus to do so via the state forum linked on this page.

NOTE: THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION HAS BEEN RETAINED FOR HISTORICAL INFORMATION ONLY.


Below is the full list of Landmark Types provided by WME as well as information as to which should and should not be mapped in the State of Connecticut. For those that should be mapped, information is provided on how to properly map them.

When creating Landmarks, please do not forget that a recent update to WME has enabled the Address properties for Landmarks (City, State & Country) and ensure this information is filled out & correct.

Transportation

Gas Station

We've heard from Waze that we SHOULD be creating landmarks for Gas Stations in the US, and there will be changes to the Gas Station system in the US soon. Map as fence line, make sure the landmark does not snap to roads. At this time, the "Name" property should be set to the brand of the gas station (i.e. "Mobil", not "Joe's Town Mobil & Repair"). Due to a rise in independent stations, several have adopted generic names, for these stations, use whatever shows prominently up on the signage. NOTE: Gas Station Landmarks suppress Traffic Jams & Automatic System Detected Errors and as such care should be taken to ensure they don't snap to roads.

Toll booth

Not Mapped. Also, there are no Toll Booths in the state.

Terminal

Not used at this time. Not defined at this time.

Airport

Mapped at the fence line, include parking lots/terminals that are close to the airport in one landmark. Try to avoid crossing non-airport roads with the landmark.

Train station

Mapped at the fence line, including parking lot(s) in one landmark.

Bus Station / Bus Terminal

Mapped at the fence line, including parking lot(s) in one landmark.

Sea Port

Not Mapped.

Parking Lot

Listed below are the ONLY parking lots mapped with landmarks, there are several other landmarks that are mapped to cover parking lots associated with those venues. NOTE: Parking Lot Landmarks suppress Traffic Jams & Automatic System Detected Errors and as such care should be taken to ensure they don't snap to roads.

  • Park & Ride Lots are mapped at the fence line, make sure the landmark does not snap to roads. Name these as "Park & Ride" only - no specific names as it would get too long. These lots should also have unnamed Parking Lot Roads in accordance with the information in Road Types wiki page. See the CT Landmarks To-Do page for a list of CT DOT Park & Ride locations that need to be added to the map or confirmed (for shape and location).
  • Pay Parking Lots (Private & Municipal) - Not mapped at this time, however, they are currently under discussion. This is possible POI situation, also need to test for the source of the |P| icon that appears when nearing destination.

Please note that parking lots at businesses are not mapped.

Junction/Interchange

Not mapped at this time, however please leave any you see on the map alone as we are currently testing what effect, if any, these have on navigation.

Bridge

Major Bridges Mapped as a rectangle or arc only to include the road. See Appendix below for list of Major Bridges that are mapped in Connecticut.

Tunnel

Major Tunnels Mapped as a rectangle or arc only to include the road. See Appendix below for list of Major Tunnels that are mapped in Connecticut.

Subway station

Not Mapped, Connecticut has no Subway.

Ferry lane

We really need a Ferry Road Type and an Avoid Ferry option in the client to do this properly, but for now mapped as a rectangle or arc only to include the route.

Car Rental

Not Mapped. Handled by POI Search.

Garage

Not Mapped. Handled by POI Search.

Leisure

Park

Mapped at the fence line, including parking lot(s) in one landmark. Further definition in the works, but Private Golf Courses are not included. See the CT Landmarks To-Do page for a list of State Parks that need to be added to the map or confirmed (for shape and location).

Museum / Visitor Center / Monument

Mapped at the fence line, including parking lot(s) in one landmark.

Mall/Shopping Center

Major Malls/Shopping Centers Mapped at the fence line, including parking lot(s) in one landmark. A "Major" Mall/Shopping Center is defined by those having 45 or more individual stores in the complex. Please note that strip malls & grocery store plazas typically do NOT meet this definition.

Convenience Store / Kiosk

Not Mapped. Handled by POI Search.

Restaurant / Bar / Coffee Shop

Not Mapped. Handled by POI Search.

Stadium / Sports Facility

Mapped as building shape, adjacent parking lots are mapped using Parking Lot Roads.

Hotel / Motel / Guest Room

Not Mapped. Handled by POI Search.

Club/Concert Hall

Major Clubs/Concert Halls Mapped at the fence line, including associated parking lot(s) (if attached) in one landmark. Venues are mapped if their PRIMARY function is as a Concert/Performance Venue with a capacity of at least 1,000 people. For venues with multiple stages/halls, use the total combined capacity of all the individual auditoriums in the venue.

Beach

Not used. Mapped as 2.1 Park

Camp site / RV Park

Not Mapped. Handled by POI Search.

Casino

Not Mapped. Handled by POI Search.

Marina

Not Mapped. Handled by POI Search.

Promenade / Boardwalk

Not Mapped. Handled by POI Search.

Store/stall

Not Mapped. Handled by POI Search.

Nature

Island

Not Mapped.

Sea/Lake/Levee

Not Mapped. Handled by Waze Water Layer.

River/Stream

Not Mapped. Handled by Waze Water Layer.

Forest/Grove

Not Mapped.

Farmland

Not Mapped.

Gravel

Not Mapped.

Danger Zone

Not used at this time. Not defined at this time.

Public

Religious Site

Not Mapped. Handled by POI Search.

Bank

Not Mapped. Handled by POI Search.

Office Building

Not Mapped. Handled by POI Search.

Industry

Not Mapped. Handled by POI Search.

Public Building

Libraries and Court Houses Mapped at the fence line, including associated parking lot(s) (if attached) in one landmark.

Tourist Site / Attraction

Mapped at the fence line, including parking lot(s) in one landmark. Further definition in the works.

ATM

Not Mapped. Handled by POI Search.

Pharmacy

Not Mapped. Handled by POI Search.

Supermarket/Market

Not Mapped. Handled by POI Search.

Public Service

Hospital/Clinic

Hospitals Mapped at the fence line, including associated parking lot(s) (if attached) in one landmark.

Correction Facility / Prison

Not mapped. Handled by POI Search.

Military Site

Mapped at the fence line, including parking lot(s) in one landmark. This landmark is used for smaller facilities like Armories and National Guard Training Facilities. Larger facilities such as Naval Submarine Base New London is NOT landmarked, but given its own City name.

Government / Municipal Building

City/Town Halls & associated facilities Mapped at the fence line, including associated parking lot(s) (if attached) in one landmark. Public Works garages & work yards are not mapped. The Department of Motor Vehicles is mapped using this type, and is named "Dept of Motor Vehicles", do not use the abbreviation "DMV"

Police Station

Mapped at the fence line, including associated parking lot(s) (if attached) in one landmark. ALL landmarks are named "Police Dept" for local departments or "CT State Police" for the State Police Troops.

University / College / Academy

Mapped at the fence line, including associated parking lot(s) (if attached) in one landmark. Do not use landmarks to map individual buildings (even if they could qualify as another landmark type), parking lots, or other campus features. This is due to the way landmarks are displayed in the client.

School / Kindergarten / Junior High / High School

Mapped at the fence line, including associated parking lot(s) (if attached) in one landmark.

Cemetery

Not mapped. Handled by POI Search. Those with historical significance can be mapped as 2.1 Park. Internal roads are mapped using the Parking Lot Road Type if needed.

Fire Department/Emergency Service

Mapped at the fence line, including associated parking lot(s) (if attached) in one landmark. ALL landmarks are named "Fire Dept".

Post Office

Mapped at the fence line, including associated parking lot(s) (if attached) in one landmark. ALL landmarks are named "Post Office" - do not use abbreviation "USPS".

Other

Other

Not used at this time. Not defined at this time.

Appendix

Bridge List

The following list comes from Wikipedia.

  • Arrawanna Bridge - Formerly carried Berlin St in Middletown over the Coginchaug River. Bridge since been abandoned. Not mapped.
  • Arrigoni Bridge Carries CT-66 & CT-17 over CT-9 and the Connecticut River connecting Middletown & Portland.
  • Ashland Mill Bridge - Formerly served the Ashland Cotton Company in Griswold, CT. The bridge has been demolished and replace with a pedestrian bridge. Not mapped.
  • Bissell Bridge Carries I-291 over the Connecticut River connecting Windsor & South Windsor. Officially named the Capt. John Bissell Memorial Bridge.
  • Bridge No. 1132 - Carries CT-80 over the Hammonasset River. Not mapped.
  • Bridge Street Bridge - Carries CT-140 over the Connecticut River connecting Windsor Locks & East Windsor. Not mapped.
  • Bulkeley Bridge Carries I-84, US-6 & US-44 across the Connecticut River connecting Hartford and East Hartford. Officially named the Morgan G. Bulkeley Bridge.
  • Bull's Bridge - Carries Bull's Bridge Road over the Housatonic River in Kent.
  • Butts Bridge - Carries Butts Bridge Road over the Quinebaug River in Canterbury.
  • Charter Oak Bridge Carries CT-15 & US-5 over the Connecticut River between Hartford and East Hartford.
  • Commodore Isaac Hull Memorial Bridge - Carries CT-8 over the Housatonic River between Shelton and Derby.
  • Comstock's Bridge - Also known as the Comstock Covered Bridge, and carries _ over the SAlmon River in East Hampton.
  • Cornwall Bridge - Carries US-7 and CT-4 over the Housatonic River and the Housatonic Railroad in Cornwall.
  • Derby-Shelton Bridge - Carries Bridge Street over the Housatonic River connecting Derby and Shelton.
  • Dexter Coffin Bridge Carries I-91 over the Connecticut River between Windsor Locks and East Windsor.
  • East Haddam Bridge Also known as the East Haddam Swing Bridge, and carries CT-82 over the Connecticut River connecting Haddam and East Haddam.
  • Enfield–Suffield Covered Bridge - Formerly connected Enfield and Suffield across the Connecticut River. The bridge was partially destroyed by a flood in 1900 and the remaining parts later demolished. Not mapped.
  • Enfield–Suffield Veterans Bridge Carries CT-190 over the Connecticut River connecting Enfield and Suffield.
  • Founders Bridge Carries CT-2 across the Connecticut River connecting Hartford and East Hartford.
  • Glen Falls Bridge - Carries Brunswick Ave over the Moosup River in Plainfield.
  • Gold Star Memorial Bridge Carries I-95 & US-1 across the Thames River connecting New London and Groton
  • Historic Bridges of Devil's Hopyard State Park - Not mapped.
  • Igor I. Sikorsky Memorial Bridge Carries CT-15 over the Housatonic River connecting Stratford and Milford. At the midpoint CT-15 changes names between the Merritt Parkway (to the west) and Wilbur Cross Parkway (to the east).
  • Lover's Leap Bridge - A pedestrian bridge over the Housatonic River in Lovers Leap State Park in New Milford. Formerly carried vehicles as well. Not mapped.
  • Main Street Bridge - Carries Main Strret over the Rippowam River in Stamford, Connecticut. Not mapped.
  • Mianus River Bridge - Officially named the "Michawl L. Morano Bridge", and carries I-95 over the Mianus River in Greenwich.
  • Moses Wheeler Bridge - Carries I-95 over the Housatonic River connecting Stratford and Milford.
  • Mystic River Bascule Bridge - Carries US-1 over the Mystic River in Mystic.
  • Packerville Bridge - Carries Packerville Road over the Mill Brook in Plainfield.
  • Pearl Harbor Memorial Bridge Formerly known as the "Quinnipiac River Bridge" or simply the "Q Brige" and carries I-95 over the Quinnipiac River in New Haven. Currently being replaced.
  • Pequonnock River - There are several bridges that cross the Pequonnock River. Not mapped.
  • Perry Avenue Bridge - Carries Perry Avenue over the Silvermine River in Norwalk. Not mapped.
  • Pine Creek Park Bridge - Also known as the "Mill Hill Road Bridge". Not mapped.
  • Raymond E. Baldwin Bridge Carries I-95 and US-1 over the Connecticut River between Old Saybrook and Old Lyme.
  • Reynolds Bridge - Carries Waterbury Road over the Naugatuck River in Thomaston. Not mapped.
  • Riverside Avenue Bridge - Carries Riverside Avenue over the New Haven Line railroad tracks in Greenwich. Not mapped.
  • Saugatuck River Bridge - Carries CT-136 over the Saugatuck River in Westport. Not mapped.
  • Starr Mill Road Bridge - Formerly carried Starr Mill Road over the Coginchaug River. Not mapped.
  • Stevenson Dam Bridge Carries CT-34 over the Housatonic River connecting Monroe and Oxford. Sits atop the Stevenson Dam.
  • Suffield and Thompsonville Bridge - Formerly connected Suffield and Enfield across the Connecticut River. Not mapped.
  • Tomlinson Lift Bridge - Carries US-1 over the Quinnipiac River in New Haven.
  • Turn-of-River Bridge - Formerly carried Old Stamford Rd over the Rippowam River in Stamford. Not mapped.
  • Washington Bridge - Carries US-1 over the Housatonic River connecting Milford and Stratford.
  • West Cornwall Covered Bridge - Carries Sharon-Goshen Tpke across the Housatonic River in Cornwall.
  • William H. Putnam Memorial Bridge Carries CT-3 over the Connecticut River between Wethersfield and Glastonbury.

Tunnel List

  • Heroes Tunnel Carries SR-15 through West Rock in New Haven. Formerly named "West Rock Tunnel".
  • Pitkin Tunnel - Runs underground in New Haven from Elm Street (between Church & Orange) to State St (between Court St and Chapel St). Due to security restrictions preventing access to the tunnel at most times, the tunnel is not mapped as a street in Waze and is not landmarked.
  • Vernon's Tunnel Carries Tunnel Rd under a man-made hill for railroad tracks.

Other tunnels in Connecticut carry railroads & act as water pipelines and are not mapped.

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