This information is not required to know how to work with the Waze Map Editor. This information might be useful if you plan on writing a userscript. |
This is not an official version of the data model used in Waze. This model has been based on the information provided within the WME. |
Graphical overview
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Object descriptions
Several properties have been left out as these do not contribute to the understanding of the Waze object model.
Segment
Attribute | Type | Description |
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id | integer | identification number |
geometry | GeoJSON LineString | geographical representation of the line describing this segment |
fromNodeID, toNodeID | integer | reference to the node this segment is connected to at the start/end |
virtualNodeIDs | array[integer] | list of references to nodes of walking segments connecting to this segment |
primaryStreetID | integer | reference to the street set as primary name |
streetIDs | array[integer] | list with references to alternative streets assigned to this segment |
junctionID | integer, optional | reference to the junction this segment is a part of |
fwdDirection, revDirection | boolean | whether or not this segment can be traversed in the forward/reverse direction |
fwdMaxSpeed, revMaxSpeed | integer, optional | the speed limit in the forward/reverse direction on the segment |
restrictions | array[object], optional | a list of restrictions for one or more vehicle types in one or more time periods |
fwdToll, revToll | boolean | whether or not toll is levied in the forward/reverse direction of the segment |
level | integer | indication of height compared to other segments (0 = Ground) |
lockRank | integer | minimum level required for a user to modify this segment |
roadType | integer | the type of road this segment describes (street, primary street, minor highway, major highway, ...) |
routingRoadType | integer, optional | this attribute overrides the road type for navigation purposes |
createdBy, updatedBy | integer | reference to the user who created/last updated this segment |
createdOn, updatedOn | integer | timestamp indicating when this segment was created/last updated |
Node
Attribute | Type | Description |
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id | integer | identification number |
geometry | GeoJSON Point | geographical representation of the line describing this node |
segIDs | array[integer] | a list of segments that connect to this node |
connections | array[object] | a list of allowed connections between segments containing:
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Street
Attribute | Type | Description |
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id | integer | identification number |
name | string | name in local language |
englishName | string, optional | alternative version of the street name in English |
cityID | integer, optional | reference to the city of this street |
signText | string, optional | text to show on a road badge |
City
Attribute | Type | Description |
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id | integer | identification number |
geometry | GeoJSON Point | geographical representation of the line describing this node |
name | string | name in local language |
englishName | string, optional | alternative version of the city in English |
countryID | integer | reference to the country of this city |
Country
Attribute | Type | Description |
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id | integer | identification number |
name | string | name in local language |
abbr | string | abbreviation used for this country |
leftHandTraffic | boolean | whether or not traffic rides on the left in this country |
env | string | which server environment this country belongs to (ROW, NA, or IL) |
ttsLocales | array[object] | list of text-to-speech engines enabled for this country |
allowAverageSpeedCameras | boolean | whether users may add average speed cameras in this country |
allowAverageSpeedCamerasRank | integer | minimum rank needed for users to add average speed cameras in this country |
allowHeadlightsReminder | boolean | whether users may add headlight reminders in this country |
allowHeadlightsReminderRank | integer | minimum rank needed for users to add headlight reminders in this country |
allowSpeedCams | boolean | whether users may add speed cameras in this country |
allowCamerasRank | integer | minimum rank needed for users to add speed cameras in this country |
allowHeadlightsReminderRank | integer | minimum rank needed for users to add headlight reminders in this country |
allowRoadClosureRank | integer | minimum rank needed for users to add road closures in this country |
forceHouseNumberRank | integer | minimum rank needed for users to force house numbers in this country |
allowNewCitiesRank | integer | minimum rank needed for users to add new cities in this country |
updateJunctionBoxRank | integer | minimum rank needed for users to update junction boxes in this country |
Road Closure
Attribute | Type | Description |
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id | integer | identification number |
reason | string | textual explanation why this closure has been added |
segID | integer | reference to the segment that is affected by this closure |
forward | boolean | indicates in which direction the closure is active (a two-way closure is stored as two one-way closures) |
startDate | date | date + hours from when this road closure becomes active |
endDate | date | date + hours until when this road closure stays active |
eventId | integer, optional | reference to a major traffic event |
createdBy, updatedBy | integer | reference to the user who created/last updated this road closure |
createdOn, updatedOn | integer | timestamp indicating when this road closure was created/last updated |
permanent | boolean | whether this road closure should take into account nearby traffic flows to disable itself |