Major Traffic Events (MTEs)
If a road closure is part of a larger event, it can be submitted to Waze as a Major Traffic Event (MTE). MTEs are generally determined by the scale of the event and how many people will be impacted. The closures should be submitted using the MTE sheets provided or the WME Closure tool (available to editors rank 4 and above in most communities). This way Waze is able to track the closures and help spread the word.
To receive further support from Waze (website and/or push + inbox message) for an MTE closure, the event must be submitted through the MTE submission form below.
To notify Waze of an upcoming event in your area, use the MTE Submission Form. Helpful information to have for submissions are as follows:
- Name of Event
- Website for event
- Roads which will be affected (not required)
- Location
- Start and End Date
- Start and End Time (if available)
All MTE submissions are posted to the Waze Mini Site (if the mini site gives an error try refreshing the page) so that other editors in your area can find the name for an event and mark the closure consistently.
The closures for each MTE are submitted in a unique Google Sheets spreadsheet. If you need access to a particular event spreadsheet, request access in the spreadsheet and it will be granted by Waze HQ.
Support for Major Traffic Events
Once the submitted event is reviewed, the submitter receives an MTE closure sheet and further instruction on how to provide all of the information needed to properly close the affected roads.
Once the closure sheet is fully completed, the closure will be live in the app.
Waze further supports some MTEs by providing local push notifications, inbox messages, social media announcements and/or website features on the Major Events page on Waze.com.
MTEs are likely to be announced on the Major Events website and/or via inbox + push message if the event affects a significant portion of the local population. For your event to be considered for inclusion in the following week's push/inbox messaging, all closure information must be received by the Wednesday prior to the event.
A closure may not appear in the app if Waze is unable to obtain the proper information, either through user-completed closure sheets or if other resources cannot be found.