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Wazeopedia Australia

Can't find what you're looking for here? Check the Global wiki, and if it isn't there, check the USA wiki. Still lost? Check with the community on the Australia forums or Discord server.

I'm new here...	Mapping in Australia
New editor onboarding wizard (Short Link for URs: http://bit.ly/WazeEditOz) Introduce yourself Australian forums Unlock forums \| ACT \| NSW \| NT \| QLD \| SA \| TAS\| VIC \| WA Waze Australia Discord server Glossary	Australia's Expectations Revised Waze Editing Philosophy Language and Terminology Australian scripts Links sheet to every resource Essential skills videos
General Topics	Mapping Topics
Application for Area Manager Country leadership team Country specific permissions Editing levels and roles External Data / Third-Party Sources Policy How to use third-party data sources Knowledge sharing Request a text-to-speech (TTS) change The Waze Community Wazeopedia: Global \| USA	Abbreviations and Acronyms Cameras City Names Duplicate Cities Footpaths / Walking segments New technology, new mapping standards Places Style Guide Railway Crossing Alerts Roads Road Attributes Road Types & Naming Toll Pricing Project Turn instructions Lane Guidance Update Requests (URs)

This wiki should only be adjusted with the permission of the Australia leadership team.

Australia's Expectations

Everyone is welcome to contribute to the Waze Australia map, but is required to follow the local rules, mapping standards and terminology as listed here in the Australian Wiki. Any rules/guidelines not covered herein will be available in the global Wiki.
We occasionally make changes to standards which you need to keep apprised of. Changes as well as other announcements are often found in the Australian forums or Waze Australia Discord server.
Any edit made is to improve the quality of the map for the benefit of Waze app users. If your edit is not going to value add, it is not welcome.
If you don’t know or you’re not sure, check out this wiki, ask on the forums or Discord, or approach your editing mentor. Do not make an edit that risks damaging the map.
Every volunteer Waze editor needs to acknowledge they are working as a part of a larger team, all working towards the same goal. It is therefore vital we work together, and not against each other.
A component of teamwork is communication - for example, reading and responding to forum messages and emails, visiting the forum to view news and announcements, joining discussions on Discord, providing and receiving feedback, and working with local area, state and country managers.
Do not take over a segment or area already being worked on. Check segment timestamps and look out for map comments (turn the layer on in WME). Reach out to other editors first to ensure you’re not damaging their contributions. You can reach out to them via forum PM or the Discord server.
When you edit a segment, you become responsible for ensuring it is correct and complete. Make sure:
- The segment position and angles are realistically mapped
- The segment is connected correctly to other segments
- A name, city and state is applied, where known
- Check turns to other segments are correct
- Speed limits are applied
- It is locked to the correct level
- Lane guidance is applied, where applicable.
You do not copy external data or information from other data sources (maps, websites, etc.) unless it meets our strict external data policy.
All activities concerning Waze in Australia are carried out in a spirit of mutual respect and we want you to show it. So keep the wording nice and friendly, and use the "thank you" on the forums and Discord if someone helps you.

Your edits are visible for all to see, in addition to active monitoring by area, state and country managers. If you do not meet these expectations, you can anticipate contact via forum private message or on the Waze Australia Discord server. Rapid improvement is required, or the Australian management team will be forced to take action against your account to remove privileges, rank, editing area, and editing abilities. Sanctions against your account will follow you in any country you edit in.

Language and Terminology

When editing in Australia, please ensure your Waze Map Editor (WME) settings are configured to metric units and the English (Australia) language. Other settings illustrated below are also highly recommended.

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-Welcome to Australia!
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+| text  = '''Can't find what you're looking for here?''' Check the [[Global:Main Page|Global wiki]], and if it isn't there, check the [[USA:Main Page|USA wiki]]. Still lost? Check with the community on the [https://www.waze.com/forum/viewforum.php?f=56 Australia forums] or [https://www.waze.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=56&t=257551 Discord] server.
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+|- style="width: 50%; text-align: center; background-color:#3bcffc; font-weight:bold;"
+!I'm new here...
+! style="width: 50%; text-align: center; background-color:#31e598; font-weight:bold;" |Mapping in Australia
+|- style="font-weight:normal; vertical-align:top;"
+|
+*[[New Editor Landing Page|New editor onboarding wizard]] (Short Link for URs: http://bit.ly/WazeEditOz)
+*[https://www.waze.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=56&t=50809 Introduce yourself]
+*[https://www.waze.com/forum/viewforum.php?f=56 Australian forums]
+**[https://www.waze.com/forum/viewforum.php?f=406 Unlock forums] | [https://www.waze.com/forum/viewforum.php?f=408 ACT] | [https://www.waze.com/forum/viewforum.php?f=393 NSW] | [https://www.waze.com/forum/viewforum.php?f=409 NT] | [https://www.waze.com/forum/viewforum.php?f=402 QLD] | [https://www.waze.com/forum/viewforum.php?f=404 SA] | [https://www.waze.com/forum/viewforum.php?f=405 TAS]| [https://www.waze.com/forum/viewforum.php?f=403 VIC] | [https://www.waze.com/forum/viewforum.php?f=396 WA]
+*[https://www.waze.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=56&t=257551 Waze Australia Discord server]
+*[[global:Glossary|Glossary]]
+|
+*[[#Australia's Expectations|Australia's Expectations]]
+*[[New technology, new mapping standards#Revised Waze Editing Philosophy|Revised Waze Editing Philosophy]]
+*[[#Language and Terminology|Language and Terminology]]
+*[[Australian Scripts|Australian scripts]]
+*[https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/e/2PACX-1vSePCdQ_a1C-Vgb7wVGqBhIEfOPhzG-Yf9QayPxqsSUJDucT08mtgs1quL9WmvT3X2VpmnfI7HIPMtk/pubhtml?gid=2045175533&single=true Links sheet to every resource]
+*[[Mapping videos|Essential skills videos]]
+|- style="width: 50%; text-align: center; background-color:#9447f9; font-weight:bold;"
+|General Topics
+| style="width: 50%; text-align: center; background-color:#fce165; font-weight:bold;" |Mapping Topics
+|- style="font-weight:normal; vertical-align:top;"
+|
+*[[global:Area_Manager|Application for Area Manager]]
+*[[Community Leaders|Country leadership team]]
+*[[Country specific permissions]]
+*[[Editing levels and roles]]
+*[[External Data / Third-Party Sources Policy]]
+**[[How to use third-party data sources]]
+*[[Knowledge Sharing|Knowledge sharing]]
+*[[Request a text-to-speech (TTS) change]]
+*[[The Waze Community|The Waze Community]]
+*Wazeopedia: [[global:Main Page|Global]] | [[usa:Main Page|USA]]
-Here you will find information on local Australian application and editing rules.
+|
+*[[Abbreviations and Acronyms]]
+*[[Cameras]]
+*[[Australian City Names|City Names]]
+*[[Australian Duplicate Cities|Duplicate Cities]]
+*[[Footpaths / Walking segments]]
+*[[New technology, new mapping standards]]
+*[[Australian Place Style Guide|Places Style Guide]]
+*[[Railway Crossing Alerts]]
+*'''Roads'''
+**[[Road Attributes]]
+**[[Australian Road Types & Naming|Road Types & Naming]]
+**[[Toll Pricing Project]]
+**[[Turn instructions]]
+***[[Lane Guidance]]
+*[[Update Requests (URs)]]
+|}
-== What The Australian Community Expects From You ==
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-Basically we follow general practices, and as an english speaking country we don't need translation of general content. Nevertheless we here in Australia decided to state, how we would like to see the work done.
+*
-* Every Wazer, regardless of their rank or origin, is encouraged and  welcome to contribute to the Australian map. Nonetheless everyone is  required to act in the here-stated manner and to follow the rules as  stated in the Australian Wiki. Any rules/guidelines not covered herein  will be available in the global Wiki.
+==Australia's Expectations==
-* Contributers to the Australian map are also welcome to add the  graphic to their (forum) signature to show their affiliation to the  Australian Waze Community.[[image:AuSig.png|center]]
+*Everyone is welcome to contribute to the Waze Australia map, but is required to follow the local rules, mapping standards and terminology as listed here in the Australian Wiki. Any rules/guidelines not covered herein will be available in the global Wiki.
+*We occasionally make changes to standards which you need to keep apprised of. Changes as well as other announcements are often found in the Australian forums or Waze Australia Discord server.
-* We expect all map editors to regularly visit the Australian forum.  Though we would appreciate a post from you too, you're not required to  participate in the forum, but to keep in touch with the thoughts and  various projects running in our community (i.e Servos, that's what we  call a Petrol/Gas station here)
+*Any edit made is to improve the quality of the map for the benefit of Waze app users. If your edit is not going to value add, it is not welcome.
+*If you don’t know or you’re not sure, check out this wiki, ask on the forums or Discord, or approach your editing mentor. Do not make an edit that risks damaging the map.
-* Always keep in mind, that everyone of us is voluntarily giving  their time to Waze. No-one is a Waze employee, so please respect that  everybody has a private life too and consider this when expecting an  answer - be it in the Forum or PM.
+*Every volunteer Waze editor needs to acknowledge they are working as a part of a larger team, all working towards the same goal. It is therefore vital we work together, and not against each other.
+*A component of teamwork is communication - for example, reading and responding to forum messages and emails, visiting the forum to view news and announcements, joining discussions on Discord, providing and receiving feedback, and working with local area, state and country managers.
-* Work together and not against one another. Always look at the time  stamp, when considering to change existing elements. If it has been  edited recently, it might still be under construction by the last  editor. If you think, something has to be done immediately please get in  contact with the last editor via PM.
+*Do not take over a segment or area already being worked on. Check segment timestamps and look out for map comments (turn the layer on in WME). Reach out to other editors first to ensure you’re not damaging their contributions. You can reach out to them via forum PM or the Discord server.
+*When you edit a segment, you become responsible for ensuring it is correct and complete. Make sure:
-* Don't leave "loose ends". The last editor of a segment is  responsible for it. So if you choose to create a new segment or edit an  existing make sure that you make it ready by adding street- and city  name, proper label, turn restrictions. We don't expect you to do all at  once - sometimes you will have to look for additional information or a  feedback from the editor before you, but ensure to make all necessary  adjustments at least within a month. Just performing slight geometry  changes to snap off some points and edits is not our style here.
+**The segment position and angles are realistically mapped
-** '''Special note:''' Special note: In accordance with the  implementation of Google search and to get a working road grid as soon  as possible, guest editors, wide area managers and country managers may  choose to use the "no name" option when naming a street (or lower) to  make them routeable. To prevent smudged cities the city names are to be  applied all times. Local editors are encouraged to add the proper street  names as they see able to.
+**The segment is connected correctly to other segments
+**A name, city and state is applied, where known
-* We expect that all activities concerning Waze in Australia are  carried out in a spirit of mutual respect and we want you to show it. So  keep the wording nice and friendly - and don't be shy using the "thank  you"-button if you get an answer to a question or help with a problem.
+**Check turns to other segments are correct
+**Speed limits are applied
+**It is locked to the correct level
+**Lane guidance is applied, where applicable.
+*You do not copy external data or information from other data sources (maps, websites, etc.) unless it meets our [[External Data / Third-Party Sources Policy|strict external data policy]].
+*All activities concerning Waze in Australia are carried out in a spirit of mutual respect and we want you to show it. So keep the wording nice and friendly, and use the "thank you" on the forums and Discord if someone helps you.
 [[Image:sheriff.png|center|400px]]
-== Update Request (URs) ==
+Your edits are visible for all to see, in addition to active monitoring by area, state and country managers. If you do not meet these expectations, you can anticipate contact via forum private message or on the Waze Australia Discord server. Rapid improvement is required, or the Australian management team will be forced to take action against your account to remove privileges, rank, editing area, and editing abilities. Sanctions against your account will follow you in any country you edit in.
-As it turns out to be a matter on constant annoyance:
-Pay particular attention to the etiquette of adding to the
-conversation, closing a UR that another editor is working on, and so on.
-In the past, there have been a rash of editors giving long winded
-responses to URs. The average person is not going to read beyond the 3rd
-<nowiki> </nowiki>or 4th line. In this example:
-''"Many drivers think a report shows their destination and route
-<nowiki> </nowiki>information, it doesn't. It doesn't even tell us who filed the report.
-We volunteer map editors only see where you are when you start your
-report and short pieces of the recommended and driven routes. We need
-more information to fix your problem. Thank you for the report and all
-the WAZE you help. If you respond to my query and I do not acknowledge
-within 1 day, please e-mail me at xxxxxxxxx@waze.com with a repeat of
-the information.
-This report will be closed as 'not identified' if there is no response
-within 7 days."''
-and this example:
-''"Please provide more details so we can investigate the "General
-error" you reported. Volunteer map editors only fix map problem. We
-don't see what you see on your screen. We only see where you were
-located when you started your report and a short segment of the WAZE
-recommended route and a short segment of the route taken.
-To test the routing, we need to know the approximate start and end
-points of your route.
-Your routing options are important. Do you Avoid toll roads? Avoid major
-<nowiki> </nowiki>highways? Dirt roads allow/don't allow/avoid long ones?
-Have you selected 'fastest route' or 'shortest route'?
-Thank you for the report and all the WAZE you help.
-If no response within 7 days, this report will be closed as 'Not
-identified'."''
-the user will most likely either not get beyond the "We need more
-<nowiki> </nowiki>information to fix your problem" or they will skim through it and not
-pay attention to what is being asked of them. Please keep responses to
-URs at a minimum. Asking someone to explain more information about their
-<nowiki> </nowiki>issue does not require a novel, it should read like the box score to a
-game in the newspaper.
-A shorter, more to the point response should suffice. An example:
-''"You reported a general error at ______________________ and
-______________________ but left no info as to what's wrong. Can you
-please elaborate, so we may look into and resolve the issue? Thank you."''
-or
-''"You reported a missing road, but didn't tell us the name of
+==Language and Terminology==
-the road. Could you please give us the name, so we may add it to the
+When editing in Australia, please ensure your Waze Map Editor (WME) settings are configured to '''metric units''' and the '''English (Australia) language.''' Other settings illustrated below are also highly recommended.
-map? Thank you."''
+[[File:Wme-settings-for-australia.png|alt=|center]]
-These are short, simple, to the point, and don't bother the
+==About Waze==
-driver with useless information about satellites, sun spots, the
+{{Global::Main/About Waze}}
-curvature of Earth's horizon in relation to Mars' gravitational pull, or
-<nowiki> </nowiki>other weird explanations from editors which have popped up on URs.