Carpool lanes, High-occupancy Vehicle (HOV) lanes, and Transit lanes are road lanes reserved for vehicles meeting special requirements, either carrying at least a specific number of passengers more than the driver, or being a specific vehicle type. The number of required passengers in the vehicle can vary depending on the specific road.
Carpool lanes, High-occupancy Vehicle (HOV) lanes, and Transit lanes are road lanes reserved for vehicles meeting special requirements, either carrying at least a specific number of passengers more than the driver, or being a specific vehicle type. The number of required passengers in the vehicle can vary depending on the specific road.
Although currently Waze does not support the requirements of routing over these types of lanes, there are plans to add support for them in the future.
Although currently Waze does not support the requirements of routing over these types of lanes in the production app, there is testing going on so the restrictions are available in WME Production.
Supporting these lanes is a priority for Waze, and they are aware of the problems caused by such lanes.
Supporting these lanes is a priority for Waze, and they are aware of the problems caused by such lanes.
==Configuration and setting restrictions==
==High Occupancy Vehicle (HOV) ==
{{mbox|type=important|text= '''Note''' Until HOV and toll transponders are pushed to production you have to be careful to not adversely affect the production app users. If you haven't mapped the HOV lanes then probably best to just set up for HOV. If HOV lanes were already set up so that people can use HOV if they drive over the first segment then you can set it up to continue. Have the first segment set up properly using HOV allowed restriction and then add private vehicle and taxi to all the subsequent segments. If you have a toll road that only allows transponders then setting up for transponder use will prevent all production app users. Add private vehicle and taxi to all segments till transponders are pushed to production.}}
{{Mbox|text=These guidelines have been updated {{as of|October 2014}} to prepare for the upcoming HOV features. The old method was to map these lanes as Parking Lot Roads. This new method below should be used when mapping new lanes. There is no rush to redo existing lanes to make them compliant; do so only if you are working on them anyway, or are doing a general refresh in the area.}}
===Intro===
Waze has HOV routing! This feature puts Waze out in front of the other navigation systems, but we need to know how to properly configure the map for a great user routing experience. There are a lot of considerations for getting all the options properly included; warnings about bugs and some not so obvious requirements are discussed (ex. allowable restrictions need to cover all toll free restrictions). If you have questions, then please reach out to your State Manager or Regional Coordinator and we’ll get you some help.
As an interim measure, these lanes should be added to the map as separate roads, with the road type set the same as the non-HOV lanes. However '''only''' the entrance ramps to these lanes should be set with the appropriate [[Partial restrictions|partial segment restrictions]]. The actual lanes themselves should not have any restrictions set on them, except for [[#Reversible lanes|reversible lanes]], or other restrictions which are in effect at all times on [[#Multi-use lanes|multi-use lanes]] as discussed below. This means that if you are not currently in one of these lanes the routing will avoid it, but if you choose to get into the lane, the routing will work correctly. Being that only the entrance to the lane is restricted, once you are already in the lane there will be no penalty for staying there, and you will be routed the fastest and most appropriate way to your destination. The caveat will be for multi-use lanes which will have restrictions set to force everyone who does not meet the lanes use criteria (at this time that will be everyone, since the client and routing server can only handle routes for private vehicles) out of the lanes before the enforcement period begins.
===Definitions===
{{Mbox|text={{as of|October 2014}} the client and routing server are still unable to differentiate different vehicle types. Therefore all vehicles using Waze are treated as ''Private Vehicles'', and any HOV restrictions will be applied to all vehicles. (This is the reason why the restrictions should ONLY be set for the on ramps, and not the entire length of the lanes on the segments themselves.)}}
====HOV====
'''This should only be applied to dedicated lanes that have exit and entry points.'''
HOV – High Occupancy Vehicle. Has more than one person in the vehicle. It is often posted with a number after the acronym; HOV-2 or HOV2+. The number specifies the number of people to meet the HOV requirements; ex. HOV-3 means that three or more people need to be in the vehicle.
Any time you are setting a road to allow ''HOV - 2'', it must also be set to allow ''HOV - 3''.
====HOT====
HOT – High Occupancy Toll. This is a combination of toll road and HOV. Sometimes called “Lexus Lanes” since people can buy their way onto roads with less congestion. Electronic toll roads often require a special transponder set to HOV which broadcasts that the car meets the requirements so that a toll is not charged.
''In the USA,'' motorcycles are allowed to use HOV lanes, therefore when setting partial restrictions to only allow ''HOV - 2'' (''HOV -3''), ''Motorcycles'' should also be allowed (unchecked). Some jurisdictions also allow ''Taxis'' and ''Buses'' to use the HOV lanes. These should be set accordingly in those jurisdictions.
====Express Lanes====
Express Lanes – There are three main types of Express Lanes on the interstate system. They can either be HOT lanes, lanes that have limited entrances/exits, or toll road to speed people willing to pay. This wiki section will just deal with the HOT type of Express Lanes and the segments should follow the guidance for HOT below. Express Lanes that have limited entrances/exits are just mapped as normal freeways. Express Lanes that are just toll roads and don't have different HOV rates are just mapped as a toll road freeway.
There are special configurations needed for reversible, and multi-use lanes which change use criteria or direction at different times of the day.
====Clean Air Vehicle====
Clean Air Vehicles – '''future feature''' These vehicles meet the requirements for low emissions for the state that the person is operating the vehicle. The vehicles are normally either a hybrid or electric or natural gas vehicle. '''Note''' some states require special permits or license plates to qualify. States that have a decal to allow holders to use HOV lanes should be listed in the Transponder/Pass list.
The toll attribute has moved from under the road segment name to the first popup page of a Time Based Segment Restriction (TBSR). It is in the bottom left corner of the first TBSR popup window.
[[File:New toll.PNG|right|150px|border]]Mark a road segment as a toll segment only if the segment has a toll booth, transponder reader, or other tolling device and if no vehicles travel as toll free on that segment. See [[User:Subs5/Toll_road|Toll road]] for additional information.
Lanes which only have the HOV restrictions in place for certain hours, and open to regular vehicles during other hours, need to have the restrictions on the entrance ramps set to only allow the specific vehicles for that road during the enforcement times, '''AND''' that same restriction must be set to only be in effect during the enforcement time.
There are two ways to mark toll:
# Toll attribute in bottom left corner of the first TBSR popup window
# Toll free restriction is enabled in second TBSR popup window
The enforcement time should be expanded to start 15 minutes earlier, to account for drivers who experience traffic along their route prior, and prevent them from accidentally being routed onto the HOV lanes after the enforcement period begins.
{{mbox|type=important|text= '''Note''' if there is not a restriction then '''Add restrictions''' is shown; if there are TBSRs then '''Edit restrictions (#)''' is shown.}}
These lanes will also require a similar restriction set on {{U|ALL}} the exit ramps, also with the enforcement period expanded to begin 15 minutes early. This will ensure that vehicles which do not meet the roads HOV criteria, but have been routed into these lanes prior to the enforcement period, will be routed out of these lanes before the enforcement begins. It is imperative that {{u|every exit ramp}} has these restrictions in place, otherwise instead of these vehicles being routed out of the lanes when the enforcement begins, they will all be funneled and routed to the one exit ramp which does not have these restrictions.
* Once a segment is marked as having the toll attribute on the first TBSR popup window, the toll attribute is displayed under the road segment name. You have to go to the TBSR to deselect the attribute.
If when these lanes are open to the public (when the HOV restrictions are not in effect), they are still restricted to certain vehicle types (i.e. ''No Trucks''), then that should be set as a separate restriction on the actual lanes to be in effect at all times.
* If at least one restriction is marked toll free, then it is assumed that all other vehicles not meeting the toll free requirements has to pay a toll.
{{mbox|type=important|text= '''Note''' the toll attribute is not shown on the segment if toll free is selected, but it is assumed that there is a toll for the other vehicles.}}
===Next to carpool/HOV/bus lane attribute===
[[File:Next_to_carpool.PNG|right|250px|border]]
*The '''Next to carpool/HOV/bus lane''' attribute is a check box that is used for designating roads that are close to the HOV lane so that Waze’s algorithm can differentiate between the varying speeds
===Reversible lanes===
*The '''Next to carpool/HOV/bus lane''' attribute is under the road type selection when a segment is selected
These lanes should be set with separate time based partial restrictions restricting travel in each direction for the appropriate hours.
*'''DO NOT SELECT''' this attribute on the actual HOV road segments. Especially for road segments that have regular and HOV lanes on the same segment. (i.e. the segment has HOV in left or right lane.)
If the hours are adjacent to each other, meaning that there is no buffer time between the two travel direction of the lanes, then we will have to add a buffer time into to Waze for safety. In that case expand the restriction to start 15 minutes earlier so there is at least a 15 minute window when there travel is restricted in both directions between the open periods.
*Select the Next to carpool/HOV/bus lane attribute on all parallel road segments going the same direction as the HOV traffic.
'''Note subs5 find out if ramps also need to be designated'''
{{mbox|type=important|text= '''Note''' for reversible HOV lanes there may be road segments on both sides of the HOV lane that require the Next to carpool/HOV/bus lane attribute to be checked.}}
===Example configurations===
===Toll Transponder Companies supported===
The following companies’ toll transponders are supported in WME, they are listed alphabetically in the app:[[File:Transponder R1.PNG|right|200px|border]]
#Sunpass
#TollTag
#HOV Smart Pass
#Peach Pass
#NC Quick Pass - E-ZPass
#Metro HOT Lanes Toll Tag
#Alabama Freedom Pass
#PIKEPASS
#GeauxPass
#RiverLink
#NationalPass
#NPS America the Beautiful
#PayTollo
#Palmetto Pass
#E-ZPass
#FasTrak Flex
#EZ TAG
#Riverlink - E-ZPass
#LeeWay
#FAST
#NC Quick Pass
#Good To Go! Flex Pass
#Clean Pass
#Hatem Brg E-ZPass
#CAV decal
#NEXUS
#K-TAG
#FasTrak
#Good To Go!
#E-Pass
#I-Pass
#MnPAsS
#SENTRI
#ExpressToll
#TxTag
#Single Facility / Road Pass
A multi-use lane which is open to the all vehicles during off-peak hours has to be set as a separate restriction from each of the enforcement periods.
===How to map HOV lane segments===
There are four types of HOV lanes
# Dashed line separation HOV - HOV lane that is part of the road and can be accessed or exited at any time
# Solid/double solid line HOV - HOV lane that is part of the road but can only be accessed or exited at certain places
# Separate parallel segment HOV - HOV lane that is physically separated from the rest of the road by a wall, cement barrier, flexible barrier, or land; only accessed from ramp segments other than initial entrance or final exit.
# Whole road HOV - HOV is entire road and there is no parallel path for non-HOV drivers
[[File:HOV Multi-use multiple times.png]]
Each of those restrictions must be set to the criteria restricted to only HOV - 2, HOV- 3, Motorcycles or Buses on weekdays during the hours of 6-10 am, and 3-8 pm.
====Enter/exit anywhere HOV====
*HOV lanes that can be accessed or exited the entire time since drivers can cross the dashed line (or some areas a single solid white line) separations at any time. Usually the lane with be noted with the white triangle painted on the road way and have regulatory signs on the shoulder. Example is US-95 HOV in Las Vegas, NV.
A complete solution needs to consider the following factors:
* The driver would need to tell the Waze client app how many passengers are present in the car, or what vehicle type they are in for that trip. Waze would only offer routes over carpool lanes when they meet the criteria to be eligible
'''Bottom line up front - The HOV lane is mapped on the same segment(s) as the regular lanes.'''
* In some places, Electric or Plug-in Hybrid vehicles may also use HOV lanes, so this local situation must be known and the driver should be asked if the vehicle is allowed in HOV lanes for reasons other than number of passengers.
* As car pool lanes are often adjacent to normal roads, GPS tracking is not always sufficient to differentiate between the two. For accurate road speeds Waze needs to assume you are using the car pool lane when you have passengers (and/or based on your speed). However if the lanes are separated even by a few meters, the server can usually tell the difference and the speed to the correct lanes, even if the client displays you as being on the wrong lane.
{{mbox|type=important|text= Remember '''DO NOT''' mark any road segment(s) with HOV lane(s) with the Next to carpool/HOV/bus lane attribute.}}
* HOV lanes are being merged with Toll lanes ([[Best_map_editing_practice#High_Occupancy_Toll_.28HOT.29_Roads.2FLanes_.28USA.29|HOT lanes]]) and the user needs to be able to select if they want to allow toll roads. The map needs the ability to track multiple lane restrictions (HOV and/or Toll) for the same road rather than defining the road as either an HOV or a Toll lane.
<!-- this is now handled by partial restrictions * A new road type of "carpool lane" would be added with an entry for how many passengers and/or vehicle type (zero/low-emmission, mororcycle, etc.) are required to use it
# Map the applicable road segment(s) for the road
* The ability to change the direction of the car pool lane automatically based on time of day and day of week. This is also necessary for other roads
# The road segments for a dashed line separation HOV look the same as a road without HOV.
* The ability to set the minimum passenger count to zero (meaning the road is open to all drivers) based on time of day and day of week -->
# HOV restrictions are added per the restrictions section below
{{mbox|type=important|text= '''Note''' Map if motorcycles are allowed by adding them as an allowed restriction. Note that until motorcycle is a supported vehicle type, the motorcycle user should just indicate that they meet the HOV requirement(s).}}
====Limited enter/exit (transition zone) HOV====
*Separated by solid or double solid lines from the normal lanes with periodic transition zones. Note for areas where it is legal to cross the single solid white line refer to Enter/exit anywhere HOV section above.[[File:US-50_E_double_solid_line.PNG|right|250px|border]]Non-HOV travel is available on an adjacent parallel path (lane or segment). Waze will only route on this road if the person acknowledges that they meet the HOV requirement for this trip. When HOV routes are available they will see this display.[[File:HOV_ROUTES.PNG|center|250px|border]]
The user then would select a route that designates how many passengers are required.
[[File:New HOV symbol.PNG|center|250px|border]]
'''Bottom line up front: separate road segment(s) for the HOV with transition zone to/from regular lanes using ramps'''
# Map the applicable regular lane road segments
# Map parallel road segments for HOV lanes that have transition zones with the regular lanes
# HOV restrictions are added per the restrictions section below
# Add ramps for the transition zone as follows:
* Add a set of entrance/exit ramps to make a V at the entrance to HOV lanes
** Add a ramp with '''to [Road name/Route number] HOV''' coming from the regular lanes to the start of the transition zone (Prompts user to enter the HOV lane). Ramp should be about 6-7 m long and flow traffic into the HOV lane at the start of the transition zone (start of dashed white lines).
** Add a ramp with '''to Return to [Road name/Route number] Regular Lanes''' (Prompts user to exit HOV lane either for upcoming exit or if traffic is faster in regular lanes). Ramp should originate at the start of the transition zone and be about 6-7 m long.
* Add another set of entrance/exit ramps to make a V at the end of the transition zone, if the zone is over 0.5 miles/xxxx meters long
** Add a ramp with '''to [Road name/Route number] HOV''' coming from the regular lanes to the end of the transition zone (Prompts user to enter the HOV lane). Ramp should be about 6-7 m long and flow traffic into the HOV lane at the end of the transition zone (start of solid white lines).
** Add a ramp with '''to Return to [Road name/Route number] Regular Lanes''' (Prompts user to exit HOV lane either for upcoming exit or if traffic is faster in regular lanes). Ramp should originate at the end of the transition zone and be about 6-7 m long.
* For a very long transition zone, other set(s) of entrance/exit ramps to make a V can be added every 0.5 miles/xxxx meters
{{mbox|type=important|text= '''Note''' Map if motorcycles are allowed by adding them as an allowed restriction. Note that until motorcycle is a supported vehicle type, the motorcycle user should just indicate that they meet the HOV requirement(s).}}
====Separate parallel segment HOV====
HOV only on the separate road segment; separated by a physical distance from the normal lanes (ex. land, curbs, shoulders), a concrete barrier, or a flexible barrier from the normal lanes. Non-HOV travel is available on an adjacent parallel path (lane or segment). Waze will only route on this road if the person acknowledges that they meet the HOV requirement (and transducer if required) for this trip. Example is I-395 by the Pentagon (Arlington, VA).
'''Bottom line up front: separate road segment(s) for separate parallel HOV'''
# Map the applicable regular lane road segments
# Map parallel road segments for HOV lanes
# Add applicable entrance and exit ramps
# HOV restrictions are added per the restrictions section below
{{mbox|type=important|text= '''Note''' Map if motorcycles are allowed by adding them as an allowed restriction. Note that until motorcycle is a supported vehicle type, the motorcycle user should just indicate that they meet the HOV requirement(s).}}
====Whole road HOV====
All travel is HOV only on the road. Non-HOV travel is not available adjacent parallel path (lane or segment). Waze will only route on this road if the person acknowledges that they meet the HOV requirement (and transducer if required) for this trip. There are not very many implementations of this type of set up. Example is I-66 inside the beltway in Northern Virginia; morning rush hour traffic is HOV-2+ only for eastbound traffic.
'''Bottom line up front: separate road segment(s) for whole road HOV'''
# Map the applicable road segment(s) for the road
# The road segments for a whole road HOV look the same as a road without HOV.
# HOV restrictions are added per the restrictions section below
{{mbox|type=important|text= '''Note''' Map if motorcycles are allowed by adding them as an allowed restriction. Note that until motorcycle is a supported vehicle type, the motorcycle user should just indicate that they meet the HOV requirement(s).}}
===Entering HOV restrictions===
{{mbox|type=important|text= '''Warning''' There is a bug the will reverse the Toll free/Allowed/Prohibited restrictions if too many are selected and they are not all aligned A-B or B-A. You can select two segments and the restriction will be properly aligned even if A-B on one and B-A on the other. It is fairly obvious if editing one way segments since the restriction coloration will not show on the segment if the other direction has the restriction. If editing two way segments (i.e. reversible road segments) then it is recommended that each be reviewed so that you don't break the routing.}}
{{mbox|type=important|text= '''Note''' - '''ALL''' segments need to have the HOV/HOT/Express restrictions marked. This is required for the HOV algorithm to work. Do not just mark the entrance segment. Follow current guidance for mapping toll segments only where there is a toll booth, toll transponder, or other collection device. If there is any toll free travel then '''ALL''' segments need the toll free restriction. The HOV/HOT/Express/Bus/etc will be used for voice prompts in the app soon. It is best to have them all the same; make sure that none is not inadvertently selected since that will adversely affect routing.}}
{{mbox|type=important|text= '''Note''' Restrictions for Toll free/Allowed/Prohibited are treated as AND conditions when comparing the separate lines on the first popup window. Within in a single restriction type on the second popup window, the various restrictions are treated as OR conditions. So saying that private vehicles with HOV-2+ and taxis are allowed will route either type of vehicle '''IF''' in the same restriction (on the second popup window). If they are entered as two separate restrictions on the first popup window then nothing will be routed since you have to simultaneously be both a private vehicle with HOV-2+ and a taxi; this is not possible.
If something is an allowed restriction then only that type of condition(s) can pass on the road, all others are considered to be prohibited
Do not use conflicting restrictions - ex all vehicles with Sunpass are allowed but taxis are prohibited. A taxi can have a Sunpass and the algorithm is not set up to have a precedence yet, so improper routing can happen.}}
====Enter/exit anywhere HOV====
To mark a segment for HOV use including the required number of passengers:
# Select the applicable road segment(s), see Warning above
# Click the '''Add restrictions''' button in the sidebar and receive the first restriction popup[[File:Restriction_first_popup.PNG|center|250px|border]]
# If no toll is required for the segment, then skip to step 5
# If a toll is required for all vehicles including HOV vehicles, then select the '''toll attribute''' in bottom left corner (ex. I-93 N's HOV / Express to Airport / S Station in Boston, MA),
# Click the '''add new''' button the appropriate direction ('''A>B''', '''B>A''', or '''TWO WAY''') on the popup screen
# Second restriction popup screen appears[[File:Applies_to_box.PNG|center|500px|border]]
# Select appropriate '''Left lane/Center lane/Right lane''' in the '''Applies to''' section
# Select '''HOV''' in the '''Applies to''' section. If locals call the lane one of the other options then use that HOT/Express/Bus/etc, but one must be used and it should be consistent for the run of the road. May transition to another type if HOV changes to Express
# Select appropriate '''Hours''' for time-based HOV or leave '''all day''' checked for 24-hr HOV lanes
# Ensure '''Every week''' is selected for normal use; Note '''Range''' can be used for planned time shifts between summer/winter or for holiday changes particularly on reversible segments
# '''Driving is _____ for'''[[File:Driving_is_allowed_for.PNG|center|500px|border]]
# Select '''allowed''' for HOV vehicles
# Click the '''+''' on the green add restriction banner and a drop down menu will appear [[File:Requires Pass Veh Type Min Pass.PNG|center|500px|border]]
# Select '''Minimum passengers''' from the menu
# Default HOV allowance of '''At least 2 passengers''' appears[[File:Num_passengers_dropdown.PNG|center|500px|border]]
# If more passengers are required to meet the HOV eligibility, then click the '''At least 2 passengers''' and select the appropriate number from a drop down menu that appears ('''At least 3 passengers''' or '''At least 4 passengers''')
# If a transponder or tag is required to use the HOV for either certifying the appropriate number of people are present or to pay the toll, click the '''+''' while remaining on the same restriction line and select '''Requires a pass'''
# Default transponder of '''Sunpass''' is added to the restriction line[[File:Subscription_dropdown.PNG|center|500px|border]]
# If another transponder is required, then click '''Sunpass''' and a drop down menu will appear with available companies
# Select the applicable transponder company
# If a particular vehicle type is required to use the HOV lane, then click the '''+''' while remaining on the same restriction line and select '''Vehicle type.'''
# Default vehicle type '''Private''' is added to the restriction line[[File:Private HOV 3 EZPass.PNG|center|500px|border]]
# If another type is required, then click '''Private''' and a drop down menu will appear with available vehicle types
# Select the applicable vehicle type
{{mbox|type=important|text= '''Note''' only private vehicle and taxi are available selections in the app; you can add other allowed vehicle types motorcycles, bus, public transportation, but Waze Staff states that prohibited vehicle types not supported should not be added as a restriction until we are notified that the programming is changed.}}
# Click '''Add''' button in bottom right corner
# Repeat for any additional HOV restrictions required for the segment(s) selected
# If the HOV lane is open to all traffic for the rest of day, then no other time restrictions are required (traffic travels in the same direction rest of the day)
# If a reversible segment, then
#* Add the appropriate time restrictions for when the original direction is closed
#* Select '''"prohibited"''' in '''Driving is _____ for''', and leave '''"Any vehicle"''' selected: [[File:Driving_prohibited.PNG|center|500px|border]]
#* Add the appropriate HOV restrictions for the opposite direction
#* Add the appropriate time restrictions for when the opposite direction is closed
#* While entering restrictions, remember there is often a transition time gap between traffic direction reversals to prevent collisions
# Click '''Save''' icon on the light blue waze bar
{{mbox|type=important|text= '''Note''' be sure to add the '''Driving is Prohibited''' period(s) if a reversible lane does not allow traffic to prevent misrouting.}}
To mark a segment for HOV use including the required number of passengers:
# Select the applicable road segment(s)
# Click the '''Add restrictions''' button
# First restriction popup screen appears[[File:Restriction_first_popup.PNG|center|250px|border]]
# If no toll is required for HOV, then skip to step 6
# If a toll is required for HOV vehicles, then select the '''toll attribute''' in bottom left corner (ex. I-93 N's HOV / Express to Airport / S Station in Boston, MA)
# Select the appropriate direction ('''A>B''', '''B>A''', or '''TWO WAY''') on the popup screen
# Click the '''apply''' button in the bottom right corner
# Second restriction popup screen appears[[File:I-66E_AM_HOV.PNG|center|200px|border]]
# Select '''Entire segment''' in the '''Applies to''' section [[File:Applies_to_box.PNG|center|500px|border]]
# Select '''HOV''' in the '''Applies to''' section
# Select appropriate '''Days''', '''Hours''', and '''Every week''' [Note can enter a date range, but probably not used for HOV]
# '''Driving is _____ for'''
# If '''toll attribute''' is already selected, then skip to step 16
# Remember toll attribute must not be selected to be able to properly save a toll free TBSR
# Select '''toll free''' if free for HOV vehicles, restriction's background color should change to blue[[File:Driving_is_allowed_for_toll_free.PNG|center|500px|border]]
#Select '''Minimum passengers''' by clicking the '''+''' on the blue add restriction banner and a drop down menu will appear[[File:Toll_Free_initial_drop_down.PNG|center|500px|border]]
# '''At least 2 passengers''' is added[[File:Toll_Free_Min_Pass_initial.PNG|center|500px|border]]
# Select number of passengers required by clicking the '''At least 2 passengers''' and a drop down menu will appear with selections for '''At least 3 (4) passengers'''[[File:HOV min passenger drop down.PNG|center|500px|border]]
# If toll free, then skip to step 24
# Click the '''+''' again while remaining on the same restriction as the number of passengers to select '''Requires a pass'''
# '''Sunpass''' is added to the restriction line[[File:HOV Pass Sunpass.PNG|center|500px|border]]
# Click the '''Sunpass''' area and a drop down menu will appear with available companies[[File:Toll free drop down pasess.PNG|center|200px|border]]
# Select the applicable transponder company
# Click '''Add''' button in bottom right corner
# Click '''Save''' icon on the light blue waze bar
# If HOV lane is only for part of the day, Open to all rest/part of day, or Reversible lane then set appropriate prohibited restriction(s)[[File:Driving_prohibited.PNG|center|500px|border]]
# Make sure one restriction period is added for the segment(s) then add additional restrictions till all appropriate times are added for one direction
# If a reversible segment, then add the appropriate time and restrictions for the opposite direction
{{mbox|type=important|text= '''Note''' be sure to add the '''Driving is Prohibited''' period(s) if a reversible lane does not allow traffic to prevent misrouting.}}
===Entering HOT/Express lane restrictions (HOV or toll allowed)===
====Enter/exit anywhere HOT/Express lanes====
This type of configuration only occurs at the start or finish of the HOT/Express lanes. No restriction is required.
Reason for not having dashed line separation in the middle of the HOT/Express lane segments is that there is no way of charging a toll to the non-HOV compliant vehicles.
====Limited enter/exit (transition zone) HOT/Express lane / Separate parallel segment HOT/Express lane / Whole road HOT/Express lane====
Normally the HOV vehicle is allowed to use the lane for free while other vehicles have to pay a toll. The toll rate can be variable with surge pricing to control the number of vehicles that are not HOV on the road. Therefore this is setting up '''or''' statements. A vehicle can use the road for free if meeting the HOV requirements ''or'' the vehicle has to pay a toll.
=====Where to mark toll free / toll segments=====
# Mark a road segment with a toll free restriction along the entire path of toll free travel; this is required for it to work properly
# Marking a segment as toll free makes the segment act as a toll for all other users (even though toll attribute is not checked)
# Do not mark the toll attribute; which would prohibit adding a toll free restriction
# If the HOV has to pay a toll then only select the toll attribute on the segments with a toll booth or transponder; other segments are not marked.
=====Adding HOT/Express lane restrictions=====
# Select a segment that has a toll booth, transponder reader, or other tolling device
# Do not select a segment with the final toll booth, transponder reader, or other tolling device, unless at least one route does not have one previously marked
# Select '''Add restrictions''' (Time Based Segment Restrictions) on the left panel when the segment is selected
# Do not check the toll road attribute in the bottom left corner of the popup box; this prevents having toll free restrictions [[File:Restriction_first_popup.PNG|center|250px|border]]
# Select the appropriate direction ('''A>B''', '''B>A''', or '''TWO WAY''') on the popup screen
# Click the '''add new''' button under the direction of the restriction
# Second restriction popup screen appears[[File:HOT Restriction.PNG|center|500px|border]]
# Select '''Entire segment''' and '''HOT''' in the '''Applies to''' section
# Select '''toll free''' on the '''Driving is ____ for''' section [[File:Toll_free.PNG |center|500px|border]]
# Select '''Minimum passengers''' by clicking the '''+''' on the blue add restriction banner and a drop down menu will appear [[File:Toll free min passengers.PNG|center|500px|border]]
# '''At least 2 passengers''' is added[[File:Toll_free_min_3_or_4.PNG|center|500px|border]]
# Select number of passengers required by clicking the '''At least 2 passengers''' and a drop down menu will appear with selections for '''At least 3 (4) passengers'''
# Select '''Requires a pass''' by clicking the '''+''' on the blue add restriction banner and a drop down menu will appear[[File:Toll free requires pass.PNG|center|500px|border]]
# Select applicable transponder company by clicking the '''Sunpass''' and a drop down menu will appear with all available companies[[File:Toll_free_drop_down.PNG|center|500px|border]]
# Click '''Add''' button in bottom right corner
# Add the toll for other vehicles on this segment[[File:Add Transponder.PNG|center|500px|border]]
# Select the appropriate direction ('''A>B''', '''B>A''', or '''TWO WAY''') on the popup screen
# Click the '''add new''' button under the direction of the restriction
# Second restriction popup screen appears [[File:Applies_to_box.PNG|center|500px|border]]
# Select '''Entire segment''' and '''HOT''' in the '''Applies to''' section [[File:Entire_Segment_HOV.PNG|center|500px|border]]
# Select '''Allowed''' on the '''Driving is ____ for''' section
# Note ALL vehicles that are '''Toll free''' MUST be listed in the '''Allowed''' section too. Vehicles that are not listed in the Allowed section will not be routed onto the segment.
# Select '''Requires a pass''' by clicking the '''+''' on the green add restriction banner and a drop down menu will appear[[File:Requires Pass Veh Type Min Pass.PNG|center|500px|border]]
# Select applicable transponder company by clicking the '''Sunpass''' and a drop down menu will appear with all available companies[[File:Subscription_dropdown.PNG|center|500px|border]]
# Click '''Add''' button in bottom right corner
# Click '''Save''' icon on the light blue waze bar
# If HOT lane is only for part of the day, Open to all rest/part of day, or Reversible lane then set appropriate prohibited restriction(s)[[File:Driving_prohibited.PNG|center|500px|border]]
# Make sure one restriction period is added for the segment(s) then add additional restrictions till all appropriate times are added for one direction
# Make sure you restrict the applicable vehicle types that are not allowed; example trucks or vehicle pulling a trailer. If selection of a truck vehicle type is allowed as a future feature and there is an allowable restriction for any vehicle with a certain transponder then a truck with that transponder would be routed improperly.
# If a reversible segment, then add the appropriate time and restrictions for the opposite direction
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Carpool lanes, High-occupancy Vehicle (HOV) lanes, and Transit lanes are road lanes reserved for vehicles meeting special requirements, either carrying at least a specific number of passengers more than the driver, or being a specific vehicle type. The number of required passengers in the vehicle can vary depending on the specific road.
Although currently Waze does not support the requirements of routing over these types of lanes in the production app, there is testing going on so the restrictions are available in WME Production.
Supporting these lanes is a priority for Waze, and they are aware of the problems caused by such lanes.
High Occupancy Vehicle (HOV)
Note Until HOV and toll transponders are pushed to production you have to be careful to not adversely affect the production app users. If you haven't mapped the HOV lanes then probably best to just set up for HOV. If HOV lanes were already set up so that people can use HOV if they drive over the first segment then you can set it up to continue. Have the first segment set up properly using HOV allowed restriction and then add private vehicle and taxi to all the subsequent segments. If you have a toll road that only allows transponders then setting up for transponder use will prevent all production app users. Add private vehicle and taxi to all segments till transponders are pushed to production.
Intro
Waze has HOV routing! This feature puts Waze out in front of the other navigation systems, but we need to know how to properly configure the map for a great user routing experience. There are a lot of considerations for getting all the options properly included; warnings about bugs and some not so obvious requirements are discussed (ex. allowable restrictions need to cover all toll free restrictions). If you have questions, then please reach out to your State Manager or Regional Coordinator and we’ll get you some help.
Definitions
HOV
HOV – High Occupancy Vehicle. Has more than one person in the vehicle. It is often posted with a number after the acronym; HOV-2 or HOV2+. The number specifies the number of people to meet the HOV requirements; ex. HOV-3 means that three or more people need to be in the vehicle.
HOT
HOT – High Occupancy Toll. This is a combination of toll road and HOV. Sometimes called “Lexus Lanes” since people can buy their way onto roads with less congestion. Electronic toll roads often require a special transponder set to HOV which broadcasts that the car meets the requirements so that a toll is not charged.
Express Lanes
Express Lanes – There are three main types of Express Lanes on the interstate system. They can either be HOT lanes, lanes that have limited entrances/exits, or toll road to speed people willing to pay. This wiki section will just deal with the HOT type of Express Lanes and the segments should follow the guidance for HOT below. Express Lanes that have limited entrances/exits are just mapped as normal freeways. Express Lanes that are just toll roads and don't have different HOV rates are just mapped as a toll road freeway.
Clean Air Vehicle
Clean Air Vehicles – future feature These vehicles meet the requirements for low emissions for the state that the person is operating the vehicle. The vehicles are normally either a hybrid or electric or natural gas vehicle. Note some states require special permits or license plates to qualify. States that have a decal to allow holders to use HOV lanes should be listed in the Transponder/Pass list.
Toll attribute
The toll attribute has moved from under the road segment name to the first popup page of a Time Based Segment Restriction (TBSR). It is in the bottom left corner of the first TBSR popup window.
Mark a road segment as a toll segment only if the segment has a toll booth, transponder reader, or other tolling device and if no vehicles travel as toll free on that segment. See Toll road for additional information.
There are two ways to mark toll:
Toll attribute in bottom left corner of the first TBSR popup window
Toll free restriction is enabled in second TBSR popup window
Note if there is not a restriction then Add restrictions is shown; if there are TBSRs then Edit restrictions (#) is shown.
Once a segment is marked as having the toll attribute on the first TBSR popup window, the toll attribute is displayed under the road segment name. You have to go to the TBSR to deselect the attribute.
If at least one restriction is marked toll free, then it is assumed that all other vehicles not meeting the toll free requirements has to pay a toll.
Note the toll attribute is not shown on the segment if toll free is selected, but it is assumed that there is a toll for the other vehicles.
Next to carpool/HOV/bus lane attribute
The Next to carpool/HOV/bus lane attribute is a check box that is used for designating roads that are close to the HOV lane so that Waze’s algorithm can differentiate between the varying speeds
The Next to carpool/HOV/bus lane attribute is under the road type selection when a segment is selected
DO NOT SELECT this attribute on the actual HOV road segments. Especially for road segments that have regular and HOV lanes on the same segment. (i.e. the segment has HOV in left or right lane.)
Select the Next to carpool/HOV/bus lane attribute on all parallel road segments going the same direction as the HOV traffic.
Note subs5 find out if ramps also need to be designated
Note for reversible HOV lanes there may be road segments on both sides of the HOV lane that require the Next to carpool/HOV/bus lane attribute to be checked.
Toll Transponder Companies supported
The following companies’ toll transponders are supported in WME, they are listed alphabetically in the app:
Sunpass
TollTag
HOV Smart Pass
Peach Pass
NC Quick Pass - E-ZPass
Metro HOT Lanes Toll Tag
Alabama Freedom Pass
PIKEPASS
GeauxPass
RiverLink
NationalPass
NPS America the Beautiful
PayTollo
Palmetto Pass
E-ZPass
FasTrak Flex
EZ TAG
Riverlink - E-ZPass
LeeWay
FAST
NC Quick Pass
Good To Go! Flex Pass
Clean Pass
Hatem Brg E-ZPass
CAV decal
NEXUS
K-TAG
FasTrak
Good To Go!
E-Pass
I-Pass
MnPAsS
SENTRI
ExpressToll
TxTag
Single Facility / Road Pass
How to map HOV lane segments
There are four types of HOV lanes
Dashed line separation HOV - HOV lane that is part of the road and can be accessed or exited at any time
Solid/double solid line HOV - HOV lane that is part of the road but can only be accessed or exited at certain places
Separate parallel segment HOV - HOV lane that is physically separated from the rest of the road by a wall, cement barrier, flexible barrier, or land; only accessed from ramp segments other than initial entrance or final exit.
Whole road HOV - HOV is entire road and there is no parallel path for non-HOV drivers
Enter/exit anywhere HOV
HOV lanes that can be accessed or exited the entire time since drivers can cross the dashed line (or some areas a single solid white line) separations at any time. Usually the lane with be noted with the white triangle painted on the road way and have regulatory signs on the shoulder. Example is US-95 HOV in Las Vegas, NV.
Bottom line up front - The HOV lane is mapped on the same segment(s) as the regular lanes.
Remember DO NOT mark any road segment(s) with HOV lane(s) with the Next to carpool/HOV/bus lane attribute.
Map the applicable road segment(s) for the road
The road segments for a dashed line separation HOV look the same as a road without HOV.
HOV restrictions are added per the restrictions section below
Note Map if motorcycles are allowed by adding them as an allowed restriction. Note that until motorcycle is a supported vehicle type, the motorcycle user should just indicate that they meet the HOV requirement(s).
Limited enter/exit (transition zone) HOV
Separated by solid or double solid lines from the normal lanes with periodic transition zones. Note for areas where it is legal to cross the single solid white line refer to Enter/exit anywhere HOV section above.Non-HOV travel is available on an adjacent parallel path (lane or segment). Waze will only route on this road if the person acknowledges that they meet the HOV requirement for this trip. When HOV routes are available they will see this display.
The user then would select a route that designates how many passengers are required.
Bottom line up front: separate road segment(s) for the HOV with transition zone to/from regular lanes using ramps
Map the applicable regular lane road segments
Map parallel road segments for HOV lanes that have transition zones with the regular lanes
HOV restrictions are added per the restrictions section below
Add ramps for the transition zone as follows:
Add a set of entrance/exit ramps to make a V at the entrance to HOV lanes
Add a ramp with to [Road name/Route number] HOV coming from the regular lanes to the start of the transition zone (Prompts user to enter the HOV lane). Ramp should be about 6-7 m long and flow traffic into the HOV lane at the start of the transition zone (start of dashed white lines).
Add a ramp with to Return to [Road name/Route number] Regular Lanes (Prompts user to exit HOV lane either for upcoming exit or if traffic is faster in regular lanes). Ramp should originate at the start of the transition zone and be about 6-7 m long.
Add another set of entrance/exit ramps to make a V at the end of the transition zone, if the zone is over 0.5 miles/xxxx meters long
Add a ramp with to [Road name/Route number] HOV coming from the regular lanes to the end of the transition zone (Prompts user to enter the HOV lane). Ramp should be about 6-7 m long and flow traffic into the HOV lane at the end of the transition zone (start of solid white lines).
Add a ramp with to Return to [Road name/Route number] Regular Lanes (Prompts user to exit HOV lane either for upcoming exit or if traffic is faster in regular lanes). Ramp should originate at the end of the transition zone and be about 6-7 m long.
For a very long transition zone, other set(s) of entrance/exit ramps to make a V can be added every 0.5 miles/xxxx meters
Note Map if motorcycles are allowed by adding them as an allowed restriction. Note that until motorcycle is a supported vehicle type, the motorcycle user should just indicate that they meet the HOV requirement(s).
Separate parallel segment HOV
HOV only on the separate road segment; separated by a physical distance from the normal lanes (ex. land, curbs, shoulders), a concrete barrier, or a flexible barrier from the normal lanes. Non-HOV travel is available on an adjacent parallel path (lane or segment). Waze will only route on this road if the person acknowledges that they meet the HOV requirement (and transducer if required) for this trip. Example is I-395 by the Pentagon (Arlington, VA).
Bottom line up front: separate road segment(s) for separate parallel HOV
Map the applicable regular lane road segments
Map parallel road segments for HOV lanes
Add applicable entrance and exit ramps
HOV restrictions are added per the restrictions section below
Note Map if motorcycles are allowed by adding them as an allowed restriction. Note that until motorcycle is a supported vehicle type, the motorcycle user should just indicate that they meet the HOV requirement(s).
Whole road HOV
All travel is HOV only on the road. Non-HOV travel is not available adjacent parallel path (lane or segment). Waze will only route on this road if the person acknowledges that they meet the HOV requirement (and transducer if required) for this trip. There are not very many implementations of this type of set up. Example is I-66 inside the beltway in Northern Virginia; morning rush hour traffic is HOV-2+ only for eastbound traffic.
Bottom line up front: separate road segment(s) for whole road HOV
Map the applicable road segment(s) for the road
The road segments for a whole road HOV look the same as a road without HOV.
HOV restrictions are added per the restrictions section below
Note Map if motorcycles are allowed by adding them as an allowed restriction. Note that until motorcycle is a supported vehicle type, the motorcycle user should just indicate that they meet the HOV requirement(s).
Entering HOV restrictions
Warning There is a bug the will reverse the Toll free/Allowed/Prohibited restrictions if too many are selected and they are not all aligned A-B or B-A. You can select two segments and the restriction will be properly aligned even if A-B on one and B-A on the other. It is fairly obvious if editing one way segments since the restriction coloration will not show on the segment if the other direction has the restriction. If editing two way segments (i.e. reversible road segments) then it is recommended that each be reviewed so that you don't break the routing.
Note - ALL segments need to have the HOV/HOT/Express restrictions marked. This is required for the HOV algorithm to work. Do not just mark the entrance segment. Follow current guidance for mapping toll segments only where there is a toll booth, toll transponder, or other collection device. If there is any toll free travel then ALL segments need the toll free restriction. The HOV/HOT/Express/Bus/etc will be used for voice prompts in the app soon. It is best to have them all the same; make sure that none is not inadvertently selected since that will adversely affect routing.
Note Restrictions for Toll free/Allowed/Prohibited are treated as AND conditions when comparing the separate lines on the first popup window. Within in a single restriction type on the second popup window, the various restrictions are treated as OR conditions. So saying that private vehicles with HOV-2+ and taxis are allowed will route either type of vehicle IF in the same restriction (on the second popup window). If they are entered as two separate restrictions on the first popup window then nothing will be routed since you have to simultaneously be both a private vehicle with HOV-2+ and a taxi; this is not possible.
If something is an allowed restriction then only that type of condition(s) can pass on the road, all others are considered to be prohibited
Do not use conflicting restrictions - ex all vehicles with Sunpass are allowed but taxis are prohibited. A taxi can have a Sunpass and the algorithm is not set up to have a precedence yet, so improper routing can happen.
Enter/exit anywhere HOV
To mark a segment for HOV use including the required number of passengers:
Select the applicable road segment(s), see Warning above
Click the Add restrictions button in the sidebar and receive the first restriction popup
If no toll is required for the segment, then skip to step 5
If a toll is required for all vehicles including HOV vehicles, then select the toll attribute in bottom left corner (ex. I-93 N's HOV / Express to Airport / S Station in Boston, MA),
Click the add new button the appropriate direction (A>B, B>A, or TWO WAY) on the popup screen
Second restriction popup screen appears
Select appropriate Left lane/Center lane/Right lane in the Applies to section
Select HOV in the Applies to section. If locals call the lane one of the other options then use that HOT/Express/Bus/etc, but one must be used and it should be consistent for the run of the road. May transition to another type if HOV changes to Express
Select appropriate Days HOV restrictions apply
Select appropriate Hours for time-based HOV or leave all day checked for 24-hr HOV lanes
Ensure Every week is selected for normal use; Note Range can be used for planned time shifts between summer/winter or for holiday changes particularly on reversible segments
Driving is _____ for
Select allowed for HOV vehicles
Click the + on the green add restriction banner and a drop down menu will appear
Select Minimum passengers from the menu
Default HOV allowance of At least 2 passengers appears
If more passengers are required to meet the HOV eligibility, then click the At least 2 passengers and select the appropriate number from a drop down menu that appears (At least 3 passengers or At least 4 passengers)
If a transponder or tag is required to use the HOV for either certifying the appropriate number of people are present or to pay the toll, click the + while remaining on the same restriction line and select Requires a pass
Default transponder of Sunpass is added to the restriction line
If another transponder is required, then click Sunpass and a drop down menu will appear with available companies
Select the applicable transponder company
If a particular vehicle type is required to use the HOV lane, then click the + while remaining on the same restriction line and select Vehicle type.
Default vehicle type Private is added to the restriction line
If another type is required, then click Private and a drop down menu will appear with available vehicle types
Select the applicable vehicle type
Note only private vehicle and taxi are available selections in the app; you can add other allowed vehicle types motorcycles, bus, public transportation, but Waze Staff states that prohibited vehicle types not supported should not be added as a restriction until we are notified that the programming is changed.
Click Add button in bottom right corner
Repeat for any additional HOV restrictions required for the segment(s) selected
If the HOV lane is open to all traffic for the rest of day, then no other time restrictions are required (traffic travels in the same direction rest of the day)
If a reversible segment, then
Add the appropriate time restrictions for when the original direction is closed
Select "prohibited" in Driving is _____ for, and leave "Any vehicle" selected:
Add the appropriate HOV restrictions for the opposite direction
Add the appropriate time restrictions for when the opposite direction is closed
While entering restrictions, remember there is often a transition time gap between traffic direction reversals to prevent collisions
Click Save icon on the light blue waze bar
Note be sure to add the Driving is Prohibited period(s) if a reversible lane does not allow traffic to prevent misrouting.
To mark a segment for HOV use including the required number of passengers:
Select the applicable road segment(s)
Click the Add restrictions button
First restriction popup screen appears
If no toll is required for HOV, then skip to step 6
If a toll is required for HOV vehicles, then select the toll attribute in bottom left corner (ex. I-93 N's HOV / Express to Airport / S Station in Boston, MA)
Select the appropriate direction (A>B, B>A, or TWO WAY) on the popup screen
Click the apply button in the bottom right corner
Second restriction popup screen appears
Select Entire segment in the Applies to section
Select HOV in the Applies to section
Select appropriate Days, Hours, and Every week [Note can enter a date range, but probably not used for HOV]
Driving is _____ for
If toll attribute is already selected, then skip to step 16
Remember toll attribute must not be selected to be able to properly save a toll free TBSR
Select toll free if free for HOV vehicles, restriction's background color should change to blue
Select Minimum passengers by clicking the + on the blue add restriction banner and a drop down menu will appear
At least 2 passengers is added
Select number of passengers required by clicking the At least 2 passengers and a drop down menu will appear with selections for At least 3 (4) passengers
If toll free, then skip to step 24
Click the + again while remaining on the same restriction as the number of passengers to select Requires a pass
Sunpass is added to the restriction line
Click the Sunpass area and a drop down menu will appear with available companies
Select the applicable transponder company
Click Add button in bottom right corner
Click Save icon on the light blue waze bar
If HOV lane is only for part of the day, Open to all rest/part of day, or Reversible lane then set appropriate prohibited restriction(s)
Make sure one restriction period is added for the segment(s) then add additional restrictions till all appropriate times are added for one direction
If a reversible segment, then add the appropriate time and restrictions for the opposite direction
Note be sure to add the Driving is Prohibited period(s) if a reversible lane does not allow traffic to prevent misrouting.
Entering HOT/Express lane restrictions (HOV or toll allowed)
Enter/exit anywhere HOT/Express lanes
This type of configuration only occurs at the start or finish of the HOT/Express lanes. No restriction is required.
Reason for not having dashed line separation in the middle of the HOT/Express lane segments is that there is no way of charging a toll to the non-HOV compliant vehicles.
Limited enter/exit (transition zone) HOT/Express lane / Separate parallel segment HOT/Express lane / Whole road HOT/Express lane
Normally the HOV vehicle is allowed to use the lane for free while other vehicles have to pay a toll. The toll rate can be variable with surge pricing to control the number of vehicles that are not HOV on the road. Therefore this is setting up or statements. A vehicle can use the road for free if meeting the HOV requirements or the vehicle has to pay a toll.
Where to mark toll free / toll segments
Mark a road segment with a toll free restriction along the entire path of toll free travel; this is required for it to work properly
Marking a segment as toll free makes the segment act as a toll for all other users (even though toll attribute is not checked)
Do not mark the toll attribute; which would prohibit adding a toll free restriction
If the HOV has to pay a toll then only select the toll attribute on the segments with a toll booth or transponder; other segments are not marked.
Adding HOT/Express lane restrictions
Select a segment that has a toll booth, transponder reader, or other tolling device
Do not select a segment with the final toll booth, transponder reader, or other tolling device, unless at least one route does not have one previously marked
Select Add restrictions (Time Based Segment Restrictions) on the left panel when the segment is selected
Do not check the toll road attribute in the bottom left corner of the popup box; this prevents having toll free restrictions
Select the appropriate direction (A>B, B>A, or TWO WAY) on the popup screen
Click the add new button under the direction of the restriction
Second restriction popup screen appears
Select Entire segment and HOT in the Applies to section
Select toll free on the Driving is ____ for section
Select Minimum passengers by clicking the + on the blue add restriction banner and a drop down menu will appear
At least 2 passengers is added
Select number of passengers required by clicking the At least 2 passengers and a drop down menu will appear with selections for At least 3 (4) passengers
Select Requires a pass by clicking the + on the blue add restriction banner and a drop down menu will appear
Select applicable transponder company by clicking the Sunpass and a drop down menu will appear with all available companies
Click Add button in bottom right corner
Add the toll for other vehicles on this segment
Select the appropriate direction (A>B, B>A, or TWO WAY) on the popup screen
Click the add new button under the direction of the restriction
Second restriction popup screen appears
Select Entire segment and HOT in the Applies to section
Select Allowed on the Driving is ____ for section
Note ALL vehicles that are Toll free MUST be listed in the Allowed section too. Vehicles that are not listed in the Allowed section will not be routed onto the segment.
Select Requires a pass by clicking the + on the green add restriction banner and a drop down menu will appear
Select applicable transponder company by clicking the Sunpass and a drop down menu will appear with all available companies
Click Add button in bottom right corner
Click Save icon on the light blue waze bar
If HOT lane is only for part of the day, Open to all rest/part of day, or Reversible lane then set appropriate prohibited restriction(s)
Make sure one restriction period is added for the segment(s) then add additional restrictions till all appropriate times are added for one direction
Make sure you restrict the applicable vehicle types that are not allowed; example trucks or vehicle pulling a trailer. If selection of a truck vehicle type is allowed as a future feature and there is an allowable restriction for any vehicle with a certain transponder then a truck with that transponder would be routed improperly.
If a reversible segment, then add the appropriate time and restrictions for the opposite direction
Note be sure to add the Driving is Prohibited period(s) if a reversible lane does not allow traffic to prevent misrouting.
