Massachusetts/Special roads/Main

Private Rds vs PLRs

There is a whole section of the national wiki regarding Private Roads.

This section only provides guidance in the state regarding whether or not a segment should be Private or PLR.

If a road is signed as Private or has a security gate on it, map it with a Private Road segment. Apartment complex driveways, parking lots and everything else gets a Parking Lot Road (PLR) segment.

If you have any questions, please contact the State Mgr.

Alleys

• Alleys should always be mapped if they have a name.
• Alleys should always be mapped if they are the sole access to a home or business.
• Alleys should always be set to "Private" (Northeast regional standard)
• Alleys are normally mapped if they are acknowledged by the municipality.

If an alley does not meet the above criteria, mapping is optional. Leave the name field blank.

Walking Trails / Pedestrian Boardwalks

Pedestrian Boardwalks and Walking Trails It is our policy that we do not map Pedestrian Boardwalks. Waze is a vehicle navigation application, and Pedestrian Boardwalks do not add to that function, since they serve no routing purposes. Walking Trails are navigable in Waze, to a point, and may be utilized with prior approval from the State Manager. Any Walking Trails you find that do not serve an apparent purpose (routing to boardwalk addresses along the beach, for example) should be removed from the map. MA Management - July 2015

Ferries

Massachusetts has scheduled ferry service between Cape Cod, Nantucket, and Martha's Vineyard. Please consult with the State Manager before making changes to the ferry system.

Turns, U-Turns and Turn Restrictions

In Massachusetts it is legal to make a left turn across one double yellow line. Please do not disallow left turns due to URs reporting “dangerous” or “too difficult” turns, without consulting a Local Host.

Please be aware of physically divided roadways that are not divided in Waze. Check the satellite image closely before changing left turn restrictions along such roadways.

U-Turns are legal at all street intersections, unless signed as restricted. When in doubt, check Street View.

Toll Roads / HOV Truck Lanes

It is our custom to mark the Toll checkbox only on the entrance segments to Toll Roads. HOV lanes have already been set correctly according to our local practices.

Rotaries (Roundabouts)

Boston's Transportation Department has never met a roundabout it didn't like. They're everywhere. Please don't make adjustments to them unless you know exactly what you are doing. Some intersections that look like a roundabout may only be a traffic circle. Check with a local host if you have a question.