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The MTE method is preferred over adding restrictions -- MTE is nearly immediate (processed several times per day by Waze staff), and does not rely on a tile rebuild. The closure will also be visible in the app and on the livemap, in addition to avoiding routing through the segment.
The MTE method is preferred over adding restrictions -- MTE is nearly immediate (processed several times per day by Waze staff), and does not rely on a tile rebuild. The closure will also be visible in the app and on the livemap, in addition to avoiding routing through the segment.
== U-Turns ==
'''Practical application in Waze:''' restrict all U-turns in Canada unless there is a sign outright permitting them. Unlike in the US, this rule also applies to parking lot aisles.
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== City Naming ==
== City Naming ==
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=== Abbreviations ===
=== Abbreviations ===
Please follow the [http://www.canadapost.ca/tools/pg/manual/PGaddress-e.asp#1423617 Canada Post street type abbreviation] at all times even if it differs from in-real-life road signs.
See [https://www.canadapost.ca/tools/pg/manual/PGaddress-e.asp#1437339 https://www.canadapost.ca/tools/pg/manual/PGaddress-e.asp#1437339] for full details in English and French.
Check to make sure that the Canada Post Abbreviation has a working TTS. If it does not, then please check the list of abbreviations below. Note that while Canada Post does not abbreviate "Place" in French, Waze does abbreviate it as "Pl", just like Canada Post does in English.
With regards to the use of ordinals, please avoid using them unless they are consistently on most street signs.  "109 St" is preferred to "109th St," generally.


Additionally, please do not shorten names when they are integral to understanding the street name:
Please do not shorten names when they are integral to understanding the street name:


   e.g. Bad: N St, S St, Ave Rd
   e.g. Bad: N St, S St, Ave Rd
   e.g. Good: North St, South St, Avenue Rd
   e.g. Good: North St, South St, Avenue Rd
It is recommended to use the [http://greasyfork.org/en/scripts/11907 Custom Canadian WME Validator Script]. It will highlight all the incorrectly abbreviated street names.


'''Street Name Abbreviations'''
'''Street Name Abbreviations'''
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The USA has a standardized Functional Classification system which has been adopted by Waze Champs as the method for classifying different road types. Overall, this has resulted in use of the highway types for arterial roads in the metropolitan areas, with the Primary Street type being available for collector-type roads.
The USA has a standardized Functional Classification system which has been adopted by Waze Champs as the method for classifying different road types. Overall, this has resulted in use of the highway types for arterial roads in the metropolitan areas, with the Primary Street type being available for collector-type roads.


Unfortunately, Canada does not have the same standardized government-published maps to adopt here, but we can consider many of the same principles. This was first looked at in Edmonton, and seems to have been met with great success. With that in mind, we'd like to consider the following criteria for use within metropolitan areas and any city with a population exceeding ~40,000. In the event that the infrastructure of a smaller city has been designed with arterial routes, this may be adopted there, but will typically be less obvious.
Unfortunately, Belize (and Canada) does not have the same standardized government-published maps to adopt here, but we can consider many of the same principles. We'd like to consider the following criteria for use within metropolitan areas. In the event that the infrastructure of a smaller town has been designed with arterial routes, this may be adopted there, but will typically be less obvious.
 
Most local governments publish road classification maps, although there is little standardization between them so each municipality must be treated separately. Lists of existing conversions to Waze road types may be found on the province-specific wiki pages:
* [[British Columbia]]
* [[Alberta]]
* [[Saskatchewan]]
* [[Manitoba]]
* [[Ontario]]
* [[Quebec]]
* [[New Brunswick]]
* [[Nova Scotia]]
* [[Prince Edward Island]]
* [[Newfoundland and Labrador]]
* [[Territories]]
 
=== Trans-Canada Highway ===
 
{{Freeway| style= display: inline-block; width: 400px; height:15px;| }}
 
Road type: Freeway<br />Primary name: Hwy ## (e.g. Hwy 1)<br />Alternate: Trans-Canada Hwy
 
There are parts of the TCH that travel through National/Provincial parks with frequent stops, reduced speed and undivided portions. These segments should be reduced to a Major Highway with Freeway routing until the speed increases, stops are minimized or the highway is divided again.


=== Roads in cities ===
=== Roads in cities ===
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Due to a number of reasons, including long-distance routing issues, as well as appearance, the highway should remain as the same type it entered the city/town (except if it's a Freeway -- if it no longer fits the Freeway criteria, it may be downgraded to Major Highway with Freeway routing until it is again a Freeway).
Due to a number of reasons, including long-distance routing issues, as well as appearance, the highway should remain as the same type it entered the city/town (except if it's a Freeway -- if it no longer fits the Freeway criteria, it may be downgraded to Major Highway with Freeway routing until it is again a Freeway).


The road type designation should follow the entire numbered route.
The road type designation should follow the entire named/numbered route.


==== Freeways ====
==== Freeways ====
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**Exit ramps are typically designed with a deceleration zone so that traffic can exit the freeway at freeway speeds without obstructing traffic, then have sufficient distance to slow down before any turns
**Exit ramps are typically designed with a deceleration zone so that traffic can exit the freeway at freeway speeds without obstructing traffic, then have sufficient distance to slow down before any turns


When considering the road type, use the above noted Freeway classification as a guideline, with the idea that a Canadian "Freeway" may lack one of the criteria (e.g. Whitemud Freeway in Edmonton is 80 km/h, but meets all other criteria; Hwy 16 W of Edmonton doesn't have ramps for every junction, but meets all other criteria)
When considering the road type, use the above noted Freeway classification as a guideline, with the idea that a "Freeway" may lack one of the criteria.  


==== Major Highway ====
==== Major Highway ====
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{{Minor Highway| style= display: inline-block; width: 400px; height:15px;| }}
{{Minor Highway| style= display: inline-block; width: 400px; height:15px;| }}


Use for arterial roads.  They are more direct than using collector roads and sometimes have slightly increased speed limits.
Use for arterial roads.  They are more direct than using collector roads and sometimes have slightly increased speed limits. They would usually have one to many collector roads, and may have Local Streets and driveways.


==== Primary Street ====
==== Primary Street ====
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{{Primary Street| style= display: inline-block; width: 400px; height:15px;| }}
{{Primary Street| style= display: inline-block; width: 400px; height:15px;| }}


Suitable for collector roads through neighbourhoods and thoroughfares that aren't arterial.
Suitable for collector roads through neighbourhoods and thoroughfares that aren't arterial. They usually have Local Streets and may have driveways. They might terminate into a higher-level road, or another Primary Street, or down-grade to continue as a Local Street, as indicated by relative importance.
 
=== Alleys and Laneways ===


Alleys and laneways should never be added to the map without approval from a Canadian Champ.  In some cases (e.g. Toronto area), we have left the ones in place, but in most cases they should be removed.
=== Alleys ===


This is particularly relevant to basemapped areas that included them -- e.g. Saskatchewan -- small towns should certainly have the alleyways removed.
Alleys should not usually be added to the map. Refer any such proposed additions to an Area Manager. Do not removed existing Alleys without first discussing with an Area Manager.


In places where they are retained, they should have their city name set and the "None" box checked for Street Name.  They should also be changed to Parking Lot street type.  Do not use the Narrow Street type.
In places where they are retained, they should have their city name set and the "None" box checked for Street Name.  They should also be changed to Parking Lot street type.  Do not use the Narrow Street type.
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=== Parking Lot Roads ===
=== Parking Lot Roads ===


Please read the [[:USA:Best_map_editing_practice#Parking_Lots|Best Map Editing guidelines]] on [[:USA:Road_types#Parking_Lot_Road|parking lot roads]]. As of October 2018, North America has new guidelines: all parking aisles are to be mapped. US champs recommend enabling U-turns at the end of aisles, but '''this should not be done in Canada'''.
Please read the [[:USA:Best_map_editing_practice#Parking_Lots|Best Map Editing guidelines]] on [[:USA:Road_types#Parking_Lot_Road|parking lot roads]]. All parking aisles are to be mapped.  


==Locking Standard==
==Locking Standard==


Canada has active "Traffic Locks", these locks are based on usage from users. They are limited to a max rank of 4, but can be any rank below.
Belize has active "Traffic Locks", these locks are based on usage from users. They are limited to a max rank of 4, but can be any rank below.


Segments that have restricted turns must be locked to a minimum Level 3.
Segments that have restricted turns must be locked to a minimum Level 3.
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==Place Editing==
==Place Editing==


PUR should be reviewed for accuracy, once approved all relevant information pertaining to the place should be entered. Please use each company's website to gather all the information you can. Once a place is complete please lock to rank 3.  
Place Update Requests (PURs) should be reviewed for accuracy. Once a PUR is Approved, all relevant information pertaining to the Place should be entered. Please use each company's website to gather all the information you can. Once a Place is complete, lock the Place to Rank 3.  


This practice will prevent app trusted users and most IGN editors from making incorrect changes to places we know are right. App trusted users and IGN editors are rarely rank 3.
This practice will prevent app-trusted users and most IGN editors from making incorrect changes to places we know are right. App-trusted users and IGN editors are rarely Rank 3.


Following are general standards for place locking in Canada:
Following are general standards for place locking in Belize:
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===Telephone Number Format for Waze Places===
===Telephone Number Format for Waze Places===


+1-NPA-NXX-XXXX
+501-NXX-XXXX


*NPA is the [http://www.nanpa.com/area_codes/ Area Code]
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*NXX is the [http://localcallingguide.com/lca_prefix.php prefix]
*NXX is the [http://localcallingguide.com/lca_prefix.php prefix]
*XXXX is the 4 digit block
*XXXX is the 4 digit block
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===Place Naming===
===Place Naming===


Place Naming in Canada should adhere to the following guidelines. Following the government agency naming guide is a list of businesses which are chains or franchises. Please use these name spellings when creating or updating a place.
Place Naming should adhere to the following guidelines.  


===Hospitals & Other Medical Services===  
===Hospitals & Other Medical Services===  


Hospitals with Emergency Rooms are the only place type permitted to use the Hospital category. All other day clinics, surgical centres, doctors etc must use the Doctor / Clinic category. Other non core medical services services such as Naturopaths, physio-therapists, chiroprators, etc should use the Office category. Emergency Rooms must have a separate Waze Point Place with "ER/Urgence" prefixed in the primary name, for example:
Hospitals with Emergency Rooms are the only Place type permitted to use the Hospital category. All other day clinics, surgical centres, doctors, etc., must use the Doctor / Clinic category. Other non-core medical services such as Naturopaths, physio-therapists, chiropractors, etc should use the Office category. Emergency Rooms must have a separate Waze Point Place with "ER" prefixed in the primary name, for example:


:ER - Brampton Civic Hospital
:ER - Hospital
:ER - St. Michael's Hospital
:ER - Hospital
:Urgence - Hôpital de Verdun


===Government Agencies===  
===Government Agencies===  
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'''Police Stations''': City, Agency followed by division name, for example:
'''Police Stations''': City, Agency followed by division name, for example:


:Toronto Police 12 Division
:Belmopan Police
:Peel Police 22 Division
:Orange Walk Police
:OPP Collingwood Detachment


'''Fire Stations''': City, Agency followed by station number, for example:
'''Fire Stations''': City, Agency followed by station number, for example:


:Brampton Fire Station 221
:Belize City Fire Station
:Toronto Fire Station 347
:Punta Gorda Fire Station


===Nested Places===
===Nested Places===
If a secondary business within another business location has a different category, contact numbers and opening times, it may be added to the map as a new (second) point place with the new primary category and relevant contact details and opening times.  Typical examples of this type of nesting would be pharmacies or post offices within supermarkets or superstores.
If a secondary business within another business location has a different category, contact numbers and opening times, it may be added to the map as a new (second) Point Place with the new primary category and relevant contact details and opening times.  Typical examples of this type of nesting would be pharmacies or post offices within supermarkets or superstores.


===Place Name Harmonization===
===Place Name Harmonization===


If you don't find the business you're looking for, please [http://docs.google.com/forms/d/13JwXsrWPNmCdfGR5OVr5jnGZw-uNGohwgjim-JYbSws/viewform use this form] to submit the missing information.  
<!-- If you don't find the business you're looking for, please [http://docs.google.com/forms/d/13JwXsrWPNmCdfGR5OVr5jnGZw-uNGohwgjim-JYbSws/viewform use this form] to submit the missing information.  


A [https://www.waze.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=819&t=215657 script is available to assist with Place Harmonization] and has been localized for use in Canada.  
A [https://www.waze.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=819&t=215657 script is available to assist with Place Harmonization] but has NOT yet been localized for use in Belize.  


{{#widget:Google Spreadsheet
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[https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1Jvo8J1wHTaqKT856IrmR_vKsbTs_skdu1qkFAkZNDPo/pubhtml View this list full-screen in Google Sheets]
[https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1Jvo8J1wHTaqKT856IrmR_vKsbTs_skdu1qkFAkZNDPo/pubhtml View this list full-screen in Google Sheets]
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<!-- ===Fuel Retailers===
<!--
<!-- For modification of fuel retailers in Belize, please use the [//docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScaonCiVkOLIYRHmcpiFWkEodl-6UaLA8r01QomjnvYt8PVNA/viewform?entry_1000001=Canada Gas Stations Brands form].


===Fuel Retailers===
== When to use Area or Point Place ==
 
For modification of fuel retailers in Canada, please use the [//docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScaonCiVkOLIYRHmcpiFWkEodl-6UaLA8r01QomjnvYt8PVNA/viewform?entry_1000001=Canada Gas Stations Brands form].
 
== When to use Area or Point in Canada ==


Here is the Canadian guidance on selecting Area or Point for Places in the Waze Map Editor.
Here is guidance on selecting Area or Point for Places in the Waze Map Editor.


'''Optional Area''' shall only be used after consulting local area managers on regional guidelines. The place must be a significant landmark with navigational value in the community. For example: a Tim Hortons in Hepburn, SK (population 500) is of significance. However, the same sized Tim Hortons is of zero significance in the Greater Toronto Area.
'''Optional Area''' shall only be used after consulting local Area Managers. The place must be a significant landmark with navigational value in the community.  
<!-- For example: a Tim Hortons in Hepburn, SK (population 500) is of significance. However, the same sized Tim Hortons is of zero significance in the Greater Toronto Area.


We do not want to impose hard & fast rules for the '''Optional Area''' category. Please use some judgement, we do not want to see wall-to-wall areas for every single building structure on the map.
We do not want to impose hard & fast rules for the '''Optional Area''' category. Please use some judgement, we do not want to see wall-to-wall areas for every single building structure on the map.
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[[File:Emergency.jpg|right|300px|Emergency.jpg]] "Emergency and Authorized Vehicles Only" are to be treated as Non-drivable roads. These are found primarily through the median of divided highways to connect opposite direction lanes.  
[[File:Emergency.jpg|right|300px|Emergency.jpg]] "Emergency and Authorized Vehicles Only" are to be treated as Non-drivable roads. These are found primarily through the median of divided highways to connect opposite direction lanes.  


*Recommended not to map them in Canada.
*Recommended not to map them.


==Ferries==
==Ferries==


The [[:USA:Ferries|ferry road type]] is now working in Waze. If a ferry segment is misbehaving, adjust it slightly and save to force a tile rebuild. Canada will adopt [[:USA:Road_types/USA#Ferry|US guidelines]] with respect to ferries.  
The [[:USA:Ferries|ferry road type]] is now working in Waze. If a ferry segment is misbehaving, adjust it slightly and save to force a tile rebuild. Belize will adopt [[:USA:Road_types/USA#Ferry|US guidelines]] with respect to ferries.  


* If the ferry has a toll, mark it as a [[:USA:Best_map_editing_practice#Toll_roads|toll road]].
* If the ferry has a toll, mark it as a [[:USA:Best_map_editing_practice#Toll_roads|toll road]].

Revision as of 22:25, 5 May 2020

This is a work in progress!

Please bear with us as we organize, update and correct entries for the country of Belize. This wiki was originally from the Canadian wiki - thank you! Canada, being a Commonwealth country, also has English among it's languages and they usually drive on the right-hand side of the road, so it's a much better fit than most for Belize. But we will work to make it a wiki that is tailored for the citizens and visitors of Belize that use Waze.

Please see the list below for Area/Country Managers to ask for more information or check out the Belize forum on Discord.


A Complete Guide to Waze in Belize

Welcome to Waze map editing in Belize and to the editing community!

Many of the policies and best practices that have been developed for the US also apply to Belize. This page contains information that is unique to Canada. Because some of it is still being developed, please follow the guidance for the US where it is not in conflict with the information here.


Getting Started

Please see the article Getting Started.

Another great resource for new map editors is the Welcome to WME.

Help Improve Waze

Please see the article Help Improve Waze

Forums

Please check out the Belize-specific forums here: Belize Forum

Feel free to post questions and ask for advice in your editing. Belize is very different in a number of ways from Canada and the United States, so the generic editing guidelines don't always apply.


Area/Country Managers

If you are an Area Manager that covers part of Belize, please add yourself to this list. See comments via an "Edit" of this section to add yourself.

List of Area Managers

Username Primary Areas Managed Comments Forum PM
daveks14 Country-wide Rank 5 Large-Area Manager USA Great Plains Region (PLN), Central & Eastern Ohio PM
hmarian Ontario Waze Global Champ, Rank 6 CM for Canada; AM for Greater Toronto Area and the surrounding communities PM
manoeuvre Ontario Waze Global Champ, Rank 6 CM for Canada; AM for Greater Toronto Area PM


Area/Country Manager Requests

To request Area Manager or Country Manager access, please see this thread: AM/CM Application

Unlock/Update Requests

Canada has its own forum area for unlock/update requests. Please make your requests here.

Closures

Please report future planned road closures via Discord.

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