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==Introduction==
===Road shields===
{{Mbox|type=info|text=Road shields are linked to the ''street'' attribute of a segment, this is the full address '''<Street>'''+'''<City>'''+'''<County>'''+'''<Country>'''. Setting a shield on 1 segment will set it for all matching segments.}}{{Mbox|type=neweditor|text=It is recommended that you install the [[https://www.waze.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=819&t=315748 Road Shield Assistant]] script to assist with see current road shields and affects of any changes you make.}}


{{mbox | type=notice | text = This forms part of [[United Kingdom#Editing Best Practice|UK Editing Best Practice]]. Please read in conjunction with the generic [[global:Places|global page on Places]], which has more specific information about how to use the editor and moderate Update Requests.}}
====Shields on segments====
To match with the Road Type convention used in the UK, road shields should be mapped as follows;


Places are points of interest and should only be mapped if they a useful destination. Places come in 2 forms:
*<span style="border:1px; border-style:solid; border-color:#fff; background:#0079C1; color:#FFF;">'''&nbsp;Motorway&nbsp;'''</span> - For use on {{Freeway}} with 1 or 2 digitals <span style="border:1px; border-style:solid; border-color:#fff; background:#0079C1; color:#FFF;">'''&nbsp;M1&nbsp;'''</span> <span style="border:1px; border-style:solid; border-color:#fff; background:#0079C1; color:#FFF;">'''&nbsp;M42&nbsp;'''</span>
*'''Point Places''' - These are not visible in the App but are searchable. Examples - convenience store,  takeaways, car wash, bank, coffee shop.
*<span style="border:1px; border-style:solid; border-color:#fff; background:#0079C1; color:#FFF;">'''&nbsp;Motorway (wide)&nbsp;'''</span> - For use on {{Freeway}} with 3+ digits <span style="border:1px; border-style:solid; border-color:#fff; background:#0079C1; color:#FFF;">'''&nbsp;M602&nbsp;'''</span> <span style="border:1px; border-style:solid; border-color:#fff; background:#0079C1; color:#FFF;">'''&nbsp;A38 (M)&nbsp;'''</span>
*'''Area Place''' - These are shown in the App and are searchable. Examples - supermarkets, retail parks, airports, golf course, parks, lakes. Overuse of Area Places can clutter the map and make identifying individual landmarks difficult.
*<span style="border:1px; border-style:solid; border-color:#fff; background:#00701E; color:#FDD206;">'''&nbsp;Primary Route&nbsp;'''</span> - For use on {{Major Highway}} A-Roads that form part of the '''Primary Route Network''' <span style="border:1px; border-style:solid; border-color:#fff; background:#00701E; color:#FDD206;">'''&nbsp;A14&nbsp;'''</span>
*<span style="border:1px; border-style:solid; border-color:#000; background:#fff; color:#000;">'''&nbsp;Non-Primary Route&nbsp;'''</span> - For use on all other {{Minor Highway}} A-Roads <span style="border:1px; border-style:solid; border-color:#000; background:#fff; color:#000;">'''&nbsp;A4030&nbsp;'''</span>
*<span style="border:1px; border-style:solid; border-color:#ff; background:#000; color:#fff;">'''&nbsp;Junction No.&nbsp;'''</span> - For use on junction ramps that have signed numbers <span style="border:1px; border-style:solid; border-color:#ff; background:#000; color:#fff;">'''&nbsp;21&nbsp;'''</span>.


==Point Places==
<br />{{Mbox|type=critical|text=Changing the shield on a segment will change the shield on '''all''' segments with the same name, however far away they may be. Likewise, changing the name of a segment will change the shield if the name matches another.}}
Point Places should be used for individual businesses that do not occupy an entire building, the building is less than 40m x 40m, or businesses that form part of a retail park that is already covered by a larger Area Place. Points should be positioned over the entrance for the business.


{{mbox | type=caution | text = Waze will navigate to the closest segment to the Point Place, if this is not the correct location to send users then an ''Entry/Exit Point'' should be added, ensuring that it is close enough to the appropriate street or PLR for correct navigation.}}


==Area Places==
Due to the implementation of this feature, extra care '''must''' be made when assigning road shields to segments with an ''identical street attribute'' when it changes Road Type, the ''most likely'' scenario will be A-roads that change from PRN to non-PRN. Mapped Road Types have no influence on the displayed shield.
Area Places should be drawn '''as simply as possible''' as Waze will substantially simplify the shape before displaying it in the App. You will be wasting your time mapping every little corner and change of direction. Consider mapping with a basic rectangle.


There are 3 form factors of Area Places:
At this time (''May 2021'') road shields do '''not''' show on the client app for mapped Primary Street road type but but may be added if needed for turn instructions.
*'''Individual buildings''' - larger businesses such as supermarkets, cinemas, and stadiums, should be mapped to the edge of the building lines only. Example -
*'''Building clusters''' - locations that consist of multiple buildings such as hospitals, schools, retail parks, should be mapped to cover all of the buildings in a single area. Example -
*'''Campus complexes''' - buildings that form a ''unified complex'' or campus with an overall identity such as universities, and zoos, should be mapped to encompass the entire property, usually the property lines.


{{mbox | type=caution | text = Waze will navigate to the closest segment to the centre of the Area Place polygon, if this is not the correct location to send users then an ''Entry/Exit Point'' should be added, ensuring that it is close enough to the appropriate street or PLR for correct navigation.}}
Junction shields should '''not''' include the letter '''''J'''''.


==Specific place mapping==
====Shields on turn instructions====
===Car Parks===
[[File:UK-turn-instruction.png|right|frameless|alt=|450x450px]]Turn arrows now allow editors to set the '''visual instructions''' at a turn. Editors should do their best to '''match the road sign''' at the turn. The road shield (''1st'') and corresponding destination name (''2nd'') in the ''Visual instructions'' field, and any additional destination names in the ''Towards'' field.
[[File:Car-park-uk.png|thumbnail|right|Fosse Retail Park Car Park]]
If there is a '''distinctly-marked area''' where cars can park, '''separated''' from the road and with it's own driveable segments, it should be mapped. If the car parking spaces are accessed '''directly''' from the road, this is on-street parking and should '''not''' be mapped, whether or not there are car park signs. On-street parking will be a future phase of the Parking Project.


'''All mapped car parks must be areas''', editors can only create car parks as an Area polygon within the WME. Car parks should be mapped to the edge of the drivable tarmac. '''Parking Lot Road segments should be added''', but only the minimal amount required to allow navigation into and out of the car park. The category can '''only''' be set to ''Car Park''. All other attributes should be added if available. Car parks should locked to '''3'''.
Road numbers within brackets <span style="border:1px; border-style:solid; border-color:#fff; background:#00701E; color:#FDD206;">'''&nbsp;(A460)&nbsp;'''</span> should '''not''' be included at all as they are not directly off the junction, nor should road numbers be written in the ''Towards'' field.


[https://www.waze.com/en-GB/editor?env=row&lon=-1.17808&lat=52.59521&s=3263764&zoom=6&venues=235143694.-1943399284.10235583 Car park example]
In order to receive the correct turn instructions with road shields on roundabouts make sure to add the turn guidance on the '''exit turn''' from the roundabout. The turn guidance from the exit will be ''copied'' to the entry one.


{{mbox | type=note | text = For a comprehensive guide to mapping car parks you should refer to the [[Car Parks|UK Car Parks]] page.}}
Editors should '''only''' be used when exits have a signed junction number.<br />


Lay-bys should not be marked with a Place, but should instead be mapped in accordance with the [[Roads#Lay-bys|UK Roads]] page.
======<nowiki>===END OF SHIELDS===</nowiki>======


===Shopping centres / retail parks===
==Toll Price Mapping - Working file==
[[File:Shopping-village-uk.png|thumbnail|right|Bicester Shopping Village]]
Shopping centres & retail parks should be mapped as an '''Area Place''' that covers the outline of the building(s) & named according to the name of the centre or park. Each business within the shopping area can be mapped using a '''Point Place''' at the entrance to the individual shops. The name of the shopping centre / retail park should be used for the Point Place ''Street'' name.
The category should be set to ''Shopping Centre''. Minor locations within the shopping centre / retail park, such as Opticians, Pharmacy, ATM, should be added as categories rather than being mapped. All other attributes should be added if available. Completed places can be locked to '''2'''.


[https://www.waze.com/en-GB/editor?env=row&lon=-1.15599&lat=51.89180&s=3251476&zoom=5&venues=235143687.-1943202747.434309 Shopping centre example]
====Road to consider====
[https://www.waze.com/editor/?env=row&lon=-3.87572&lat=51.22608&zoom=3&segments=370721939 Lee Abbey Toll], Devon - [https://www.google.com/maps/@51.2296332,-3.8606941,3a,75y,217.28h,72.1t/data=!3m6!1e1!3m4!1s5ywg_0tfJHoHd0ER0HRsjQ!2e0!7i13312!8i6656 GMaps]


====Town high streets / city centres====
[https://www.waze.com/editor/?env=row&lon=-1.65087&lat=54.04095&zoom=4&segments=324325743,324325788 Hartwith Mill Toll Road], N Yorkshire - [https://www.google.com/maps/@54.0382024,-1.6499816,3a,16.2y,325.51h,75.37t/data=!3m6!1e1!3m4!1seurWOgxqACUlveVMSD5OCw!2e0!7i13312!8i6656 GMaps]
An exception to this rule would be a general town high street or city centre, although it may be a shopping area this should '''not''' be mapped as such. Instead only the individual businesses should be mapped as Place Points with their postal address used .


===Supermarkets===
[https://www.waze.com/editor/?env=row&lon=-2.77170&lat=54.32610&zoom=5&segments=123777514 Boundary Bank Lane], Cumbria - [https://www.google.com/maps/@54.3249766,-2.770352,3a,15y,24.69h,86.38t/data=!3m6!1e1!3m4!1szc6Cp3znXx8hzuet8i1xuw!2e0!7i13312!8i6656 GMaps]
[[File:Superstore-uk.png|thumbnail|right|Tesco store in Manchester]]
Supermarkets should be mapped as a single Area Place covering the main building. The supermarket should be named as simply as possible, adding the town/city is unnecessary, if there is more than one of that supermarket brand in the town/city then you should use a unique name (you can often use the brand website store locator for inspiration). The category should be set to ''Supermarket/Grocery''. All other attributes should be added if available. Completed places can be locked to '''2'''.


If the Supermarket has a car park and/or petrol station these should be mapped separately.
[https://www.waze.com/editor/?env=row&lon=-2.12521&lat=50.61212&zoom=4&segments=239718357 Kimmeridge Bay Toll Road], Dorset - [https://www.google.com/maps/@50.6147855,-2.1211597,3a,29.3y,199.89h,89.8t/data=!3m6!1e1!3m4!1slCkBC5zabcDgljRJEVABRw!2e0!7i13312!8i6656 GMaps] - [https://www.visit-dorset.com/things-to-do/kimmeridge-bay-p581223 Pricing]


[https://www.waze.com/en-GB/editor?env=row&lon=-2.24401&lat=53.51345&s=3251476&zoom=6&venues=234488343.-1950346009.2123750 Supermarket example]
[https://www.waze.com/editor/?env=row&lon=-0.69794&lat=54.25898&zoom=3&segments=276691254 Dalby Forest Drive], N Yorkshire - [https://www.google.com/maps/@54.2583767,-0.6993922,180m/data=!3m1!1e3 GMaps] - [https://www.discoveryorkshirecoast.com/Pickering-Dalby-The-Great-Yorkshire-Forest/details/?dms=3&venue=1583681 Pricing]


===Petrol stations===
[https://www.waze.com/editor/?env=row&lon=-2.57476&lat=55.23629&zoom=4&segments=333941987 Kielder Forest Drive], Northumberland - [https://www.google.com/maps/@55.2347123,-2.5804392,3a,22.6y,76.9h,79.8t/data=!3m6!1e1!3m4!1szGIzj3PKBurkU7V3gv9oFQ!2e0!7i13312!8i6656 GMaps] - [https://www.forestryengland.uk/kielder-castle/kielder-forest-drive Pricing]
[[File:Petrol-station-uk.png|thumbnail|right|Sleaford Road Service Station]]
Petrol stations / filling stations should be mapped as an Area Place and cover the entire forecourt, this is so that it is as clear as possible in the App and because wazers can only update prices within 500m of a petrol station. The access into and out of the forecourt should be mapped with ''Parking Roads'', with care taken to set the appropriate directions & turn restrictions.


The category should be set to ''Petrol Station'' & any other facilities added as secondary categories, such as ATM, Car Wash, Shop. The petrol station should be named appropriately, '''not''' just ''Petrol Station'' or ''Shell''. All other attributes should be added if available. Petrol stations should be locked to '''3'''.
[https://www.waze.com/editor/?env=row&lon=-2.98700&lat=51.57100&zoom=5&segments=232540016 Newport Transporter Bridge], Newport - [https://www.google.com/maps/@51.5702117,-2.9837605,3a,59.4y,261.13h,81.39t/data=!3m6!1e1!3m4!1sVcW7wiHi_Y18pKBvA-3_NA!2e0!7i13312!8i6656 GMaps] - [http://www.newport.gov.uk/heritage/Transporter-Bridge/Visit.aspx Pricing]


[https://www.waze.com/en-GB/editor?env=row&lon=-0.52931&lat=53.19246&zoom=7&venues=235602452.-1939139385.246526 Petrol station example]
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==Service Areas==
 
''This advice applies to Motorway Services, and other large service areas on major roads that include several facilities and businesses.''
 
Single ''area place'' is to be drawn over entire site, split in to two if separated by the motorway. The shape of the area should be simple as possible, and include the ends of the ramps to provide maximum visibility for drivers.
 
The '''Navigation Point''' for the place is to be positioned at end of exit ramp, so that routing stops as soon as drivers arrive and they can then find their own way to appropriate parking.
 
The primary category should be '''Services / Layby''' with any other relevant secondary categories such as Fast Food, Restaurant, Coffee shop / Cafe, Shop (excluding Fuel or Hotel). Users will then be able to search for "services" along their route.
''Do NOT add Car Park category!''
 
'''Name''' should be like "Suchandsuch Services", with direction as necessary, e.g. (N) or (S)
Do not include brand name, or "Motoryway" or "Northbound". Alternate names can be added as required.
 
In the '''Description''' of the place, enter the main brand of the services on first line (Moto, Welcome Break, etc), and then put other businesses on the second line, separated by commas. Add other details and services as applicable.
 
In the Addres section, set the '''Street''' name to "Mx (N)" or "Mx Jx" as applicable.
 
'''Petrol Stations''' and '''Hotels''' should be marked with their own *point places*, positioned at the front of the property. They should then be named like "Brand - Location (N)". For example: "Shell - Tibshelf" or "Days Inn - Woodall". The address should match that of the main services area.
 
'''Ramps''' that enter the services directly from the motorway or dual-carriageway should be named simply as "Services". Ramps that then rejoin the carriageway can be left unnamed, as they aren't needed for navigation.
 
If there is a main route through the services that doesn't provide parking, these segments can be marked as '''Street'''. All other segments should be '''Parking Roads''', as per usual guidelines for [[United_Kingdom/Places#Car_Parks|Car Parks]].
 
Use '''Private Road''' for limited access roads (with no public right of way), typically connecting the rear of the site to local roads.
 
'''Examples:'''
* [https://www.waze.com/en-GB/editor/?env=row&lon=-1.36917&lat=53.94583&zoom=5 Wetherby Services] on A1
* [https://www.waze.com/en-GB/editor/?env=row&lon=-1.74396&lat=53.71326&zoom=5 Heartshead Moor] on M62
* [https://www.waze.com/en-GB/editor/?env=row&lon=-1.20484&lat=52.61929&zoom=5 Leicester Forest East] on M1
* [https://www.waze.com/en-GB/editor/?env=row&lon=-1.28264&lat=53.31549&zoom=4 Woodall Services] on M1
 
='''Natural Features'''=
These can be used to make the map look pleasing to the eye but serve no purpose for search or navigation. Natural features should be locked to rank 3.
 
==Parks and Woodland==
Parks and forests should be mapped using the appropriate category, but only if they're of significant size.
 
==Farms==
Farms should '''NOT''' be mapped as area places. If they provide public services (e.g. farm shop, camping, etc), then they can be added as a ''point'' place so that address search can find them.
 
==Water Features==
* Rivers and canals should be mapped with the appropriate category with their proper names.
** Use the [https://greasyfork.org/en/scripts/1879-wme-street-to-river-plus Street to River] script for easy river creation.
* Lakes and ponds should be mapped using the type "Sea/Lake/Levee".
* Seas should '''NOT''' be mapped, as the coastline is provided via an external source.
 
='''Private / Residential'''=
* When reviewing a Place Update for a Residential (Private) Place:
*# verify that the house number is correct using Street View
*# accept the Update
*# adjust the location if necessary
*# review the attached photo, and delete it if it doesn't clearly show the residence
*Homes that have been submitted as the wrong type should be changed to Residential
*Residential places without a house number should be rejected or deleted
 
==Locking==
* Natural features (parks, forests, should be locked at 3
* Proper car parks and gas stations should be locked at 3
* Any places which have been edited with correct name, category and address, lock at 2.
:This forces any updates from low rank users to appear as requests
 
='''Categories'''=
* When editing places, ensure you have selected the EN GB language in the editor
* Do '''NOT''' use category groups for the category of a place!
:E.g. Car Services, Professional and Public, Shopping and Services, etc
* Many Hotels are incorrectly categorised as Hostels
 
==Missing==
* Community Centre → use Conventions / Event Centre
* Village Hall → use Conventions / Event Centre
* Garden Centre / Nursery → use Flowers / Gardening
* Dentist → Doctor / Clinic
* Newsagents → use Shop

Latest revision as of 09:16, 27 May 2021

Road shields

 Road shields are linked to the street attribute of a segment, this is the full address <Street>+<City>+<County>+<Country>. Setting a shield on 1 segment will set it for all matching segments.
It is recommended that you install the [Road Shield Assistant] script to assist with see current road shields and affects of any changes you make.

Shields on segments

To match with the Road Type convention used in the UK, road shields should be mapped as follows;

  •  Motorway  - For use on  Motorway  with 1 or 2 digitals  M1   M42 
  •  Motorway (wide)  - For use on  Motorway  with 3+ digits  M602   A38 (M) 
  •  Primary Route  - For use on  Major Highway  A-Roads that form part of the Primary Route Network  A14 
  •  Non-Primary Route  - For use on all other  Minor Highway  A-Roads  A4030 
  •  Junction No.  - For use on junction ramps that have signed numbers  21 .


 Changing the shield on a segment will change the shield on all segments with the same name, however far away they may be. Likewise, changing the name of a segment will change the shield if the name matches another.


Due to the implementation of this feature, extra care must be made when assigning road shields to segments with an identical street attribute when it changes Road Type, the most likely scenario will be A-roads that change from PRN to non-PRN. Mapped Road Types have no influence on the displayed shield.

At this time (May 2021) road shields do not show on the client app for mapped Primary Street road type but but may be added if needed for turn instructions.

Junction shields should not include the letter J.

Shields on turn instructions

Turn arrows now allow editors to set the visual instructions at a turn. Editors should do their best to match the road sign at the turn. The road shield (1st) and corresponding destination name (2nd) in the Visual instructions field, and any additional destination names in the Towards field.

Road numbers within brackets  (A460)  should not be included at all as they are not directly off the junction, nor should road numbers be written in the Towards field.

In order to receive the correct turn instructions with road shields on roundabouts make sure to add the turn guidance on the exit turn from the roundabout. The turn guidance from the exit will be copied to the entry one.

Editors should only be used when exits have a signed junction number.

===END OF SHIELDS===

Toll Price Mapping - Working file

Road to consider

Lee Abbey Toll, Devon - GMaps

Hartwith Mill Toll Road, N Yorkshire - GMaps

Boundary Bank Lane, Cumbria - GMaps

Kimmeridge Bay Toll Road, Dorset - GMaps - Pricing

Dalby Forest Drive, N Yorkshire - GMaps - Pricing

Kielder Forest Drive, Northumberland - GMaps - Pricing

Newport Transporter Bridge, Newport - GMaps - Pricing


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