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We have special rules which enhance and modify the general map guidelines provided by Waze. We ask that when editing in Nebraska you follow these rules for special road types.

Dirt roads

In many Nebraska counties, the Dirt road type should apply only to roads that are truly dirt/low-maintenance. Well-maintained gravel roads should NOT be set as the Dirt Road type. They should be at least Street type and potentially as high as Primary Street status. The reason some of these gravel roads qualify for Primary Street status is based upon their functional classification designation. These roads may be gravel, but they are intended to be main routes between towns (especially in rural areas) and are often wider and more frequently maintained. This of course isn't ideal for Wazers who'd prefer to avoid gravel roads, but until an unpaved option is made available to apply as an attribute, it's the best overall option for routing.

Alleys

Alleys are to be mapped since they are sometimes required to access parking lots, businesses, and residences. Alleys are to be the parking lot road type and the name should be set to "Alley."

Parking lots

Following the spirit of mapping all drivable surfaces, parking lot roads are to be mapped in Nebraska. Please follow the general guidelines and use discretion to provide functionality without overcrowding the map.

Driveways

Rural driveways in NE should frequently be mapped (as Parking Lot Roads), even if shorter than the general Driveways recommendation of 50 meters. Drivers will often be travelling at a high speed, and an upcoming turn provides the necessary advanced warning of their destination. Driveways also serve as useful navigation landmarks on otherwise featureless rural roads. If they are not mapped, Waze may mistakenly snap to a nearby road and interfere with the speed data or provide confusing directions. When mapping a new driveway, check the House Numbers on all nearby roads to ensure all entries are closest to the most appropriate road or driveway.

Urban driveways do not qualify for mapping in most circumstances unless they meet certain route-aiding criteria as defined in the national standards for Driveways.

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-====== Dirt roads ======
+===== Dirt roads =====
-In many Nebraska counties, well-maintained gravel roads may be functionally classified as primary routes. Also, in some cases, these gravel roads may be the only option for navigation. Therefore, it is important that Waze treats these roads appropriately. Since there is no option in the WME for an unpaved street, we must choose between a paved street and a dirt road. In the Waze client, dirt roads have reduced visibility and receive a routing penalty so are not appropriate for most gravel roads. In Nebraska, we use the dirt road type '''only for minimum maintenance roads'''
+In many Nebraska counties, the Dirt road type should apply only to roads that are truly dirt/low-maintenance.  Well-maintained gravel roads should NOT be set as the Dirt Road type.  They should be at least Street type and potentially as high as Primary Street status.  The reason some of these gravel roads qualify for Primary Street status is based upon their functional classification designation. These roads may be gravel, but they are intended to be main routes between towns (especially in rural areas) and are often wider and more frequently maintained. This of course isn't ideal for Wazers who'd prefer to avoid gravel roads, but until an unpaved option is made available to apply as an attribute, it's the best overall option for routing.
-====== Alleys ======
+===== Alleys =====
-Alleys are to be mapped since they may be used for navigation and function in some circumstances as access to parking lots, businesses, and residences. Alleys are to be the '''parking lot''' road type and the name should be set to "'''Alley'''."
+Alleys are to be mapped since they are sometimes required to access parking lots, businesses, and residences. Alleys are to be the '''parking lot''' road type and the name should be set to "'''Alley'''."
-====== Parking lots ======
+===== Parking lots =====
 Following the spirit of mapping all drivable surfaces, parking lot roads are to be mapped in Nebraska. Please follow the [https://wiki.waze.com/wiki/Best_map_editing_practice#Parking_Lots general guidelines] and use discretion to provide functionality without overcrowding the map.
-====== Driveways ======
+===== Driveways =====
-Private driveways...
+'''Rural''' driveways in NE should frequently be mapped (as Parking Lot Roads), even if shorter than the general [[Driveways]] recommendation of 50 meters. Drivers will often be travelling at a high speed, and an upcoming turn provides the necessary advanced warning of their destination. Driveways also serve as useful navigation landmarks on otherwise featureless rural roads. If they are not mapped, Waze may mistakenly snap to a nearby road and interfere with the speed data or provide confusing directions. When mapping a new driveway, check the [[House_Numbers_in_WME|House Numbers]] on all nearby roads to ensure all entries are closest to the most appropriate road or driveway.
+'''Urban''' driveways do not qualify for mapping in most circumstances unless they meet certain route-aiding criteria as defined in the national standards for [[Driveways]].
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