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Welcome to the Rhode Island MapRaid, the biggest little raid in the country! This raid runs from '''March 7th through the 16th'''. The participants will be divided into several groups, one for each section of the map. Each group will have both local and senior editors, one of which will be the "Group leader" - listed in blue below. Please direct all questions to your group leaders. The raid hosts will be available across all areas for added support.

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== Mission ==
Our objective will be to take care of several tasks that require modifying many segments in bulk. These tasks include: <!-- customize this to fit the needs of the mapraid area -->
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* Functional Classification Validation
* State Route Naming
* Villages
* Speed Limits
* Place Validation
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==Hosts==
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! Editor !! Location !! Roles
{{AM/Editor|GooberKing|5|Statewide|Map Raid Host|badge1=sm}}
{{AM/Editor|TheLastTaterTot|4|Statewide|Map Raid Co-Host|badge1=sm}}
{{AM/Editor|SanzClew|4|Northern RI|Team Leader|badge1=am}}
{{AM/Editor|Jallen|4|Central RI|Team Leader|badge1=sm}}
{{AM/Editor|mudge42|3|Eastern RI|Team Leader|badge1=am}}
{{AM/Editor|GooberKing|5|Statewide|Map Raid Organizer|badge1=sm}}
{{AM/Editor|orbitc|6|Statewide|Regional Coordinator|badge1=rc}}
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== Communication ==
The main language of this mapraid is English. You can get help for translations.
When you are editing in the raid area, please [[Waze_Map_Editor/Chat#Visible.2FInvisible|set yourself visible]] and enable the [[Map_Editor_Interface_and_Controls#Live_Users|Live Users]] layer.

We will use ''#''Slack Channels. There is a [http://wazemapraid.slack.com/messages/
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yyy Raid general channel] and also a channel for each raid group. {{U|Please be sure to join the slack WazeMapRaid Team and join the channels for the specific MapRaid and group you are assigned to.}} If you are not already part of the WazeMapRaid slack team, '''Click here to get your [http://bit.ly/GetWazeSlackInvite Slack invitation]. Be sure to choose {{u|WazeMapRaid}} to the MapRaid question.'''  If you have trouble getting into the slack team and channels, please reach out to one of the MapRaid organizers.

WME chat can also be used. The [http://www.waze.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=819&t=95038 WME Chat addon] is recommended.

There will also be a Google Hangout available to communicate with team leaders and other editors. To join, please send an email to [mailto:waze@gkstudios.net waze@gkstudios.net] with your Gmail address, and we'll send you an invite.

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==Tasks==
Here are the different tasks that we'll be tackling in this MapRaid:

===Functional Classification===
RI recently updated their [http://www.planning.ri.gov/statewideplanning/transportation/reclass.php Functional Classification maps], so we'll need to verify all the existing roads. For more information on Functional Classification, consult [[Road_types/USA#Quick_reference_chart|this chart]].

===State Route Naming===
We have recently adopted new naming rules for RI state highways, which should all be using the '''RI-XXX''' designation. Further information about RI's naming rules can be found in the [[Rhode_Island#Route_Naming|Route Naming]] section of the RI Wiki.

For this task, you'll need TheLastTaterTot's [//greasyfork.org/en/scripts/13552-wme-rhode-island-urban-area-overlay RI Urban Area Overlay] script, which will designate which parts of the state are considered "urban".

===Villages===
One distinct feature of RI is the concept of Villages, unincorporated named areas within legal municipalities. These areas need to be added to the map to improve address lookups and for display on the city layer. This means that some segments will require two different city names. Please be sure to read the RI Wiki's page on [[Rhode_Island/Cities_and_towns|Cities and Towns]] to get all the details.

Please use TheLastTaterTot's [//greasyfork.org/en/scripts/13549-wme-rhode-island-cities-overlay RI Cities Overlay] script for this task, as it will display the borders for all villages in the state in WME.

===Speed Limits===
With the advent of Waze 4.0, speed limits are here, and we need to get them on all major roads in the state! For this effort, we'll need to add speed limit information to all roads PS and above. If you're feeling really ambitious, you can also add speed limits to Streets as well, just keep in mind that a lot of rural roads may not have speed limits posted at all. Be sure to consult Google Street View to determine the exact location of speed limit changes.

For more information about street limit standards, check out the [[Speed_limits/USA|Speed Limit guidelines]] in the Waze wiki.

===Place Validation===
Another big effort that will need to take place is validating Places in RI. This includes verifying all data and photos are correct, as well as standardizing place names and locking at appropriate levels. Read up on the [[Places|Places wiki page]] for more information.

For this task, we'll be using Joyriding's [//w-tools.org/PlaceBrowser?group=MapRaidRhodeIsland Place Browser] tool, which lists all the various Place issues in RI, and bmtg's [//greasyfork.org/en/scripts/13567-place-harmonizer Place Harmonizer] script, which will help standardize information for various businesses and organizations.


==Important / Mapraid guidelines==
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Please read the entire MapRaid wiki. If you are still uncertain what to do about something you see on the map, please ask your group leader '''Thank You for your help with the map.'''

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===Update Requests (URs)===
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=== Edit Quality and Mass Editing ===
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Generally speaking, you are responsible for every edit you make, whether you make it by hand or use a script. Every edit you make should meet the goals of this mapraid AND make a noticeable improvement to the map. If a segment is "good enough" for the waze map, do not edit it. If you edit segments previously edited by others, your name will be on these segments. This makes you responsible for any problems left on those segments, no matter who put them there originally.

Unlike most MapRaids, we will not be keeping track of your number of edits or points, so don't bother rushing out there and touching every segment you come across. If it looks like you are making unnecessary edits or hunting for points, you may be banned from this MapRaid and from future MapRaids. In addition, Waze will throttle your edits and points if you use scripts excessively.

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==Mapping Resources==
Only use sources that are allowed by Waze, like Streetview from within WME. Do not use Google Maps. Do not use Google Maps Streetview. Websites from businesses are considered allowed sources. 

{{red|Warning: If you copy information from unauthorized sources, you may be removed from this MapRaid. Also, every segment or place you edited might be removed from the map. Copying information from copyrighted sources is illegal!}}

== Reference Links ==

=== The Basics ===
*[[Waze Map Editor/Welcome|New editor welcome page]]
*[[Waze Map Editor]]
*[[Best Map Editing Practice]]
*[[Editing manual]]
*[[Common editing mistakes]]
*[[Permalink|How to make a Permalink]]
*[[WME Chat|All about using the WME Chat]]
*[[Community Plugins, Extensions and Tools]] where you'll links and descriptions to most of the editing scripts being used. Some of these are essential to good editing, and others make the editing process much easier. WME Validator, URO+, and WME Toolbox are highly recommended.

=== Recommended Tools for MapRaid ===
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;[http://www.waze.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=76488 Validator]
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:* [http://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/wme-validator/baojhpeknpmkhplkcnpdcficcaaniaih For Chrome Browser]
:* [http://greasyfork.org/scripts/1571-wme-validator GreasyFork.org For Firefox] -- Tampermonkey/Greasemonkey required

;WME Toolbox
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:* Install for [https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/wme-toolbox/ihebciailciabdiknfomleeccodkdejn?utm_source=chrome-app-launcher-info-dialog Chrome] 
:* Install for [http://gitlab.com/doctorkb/wme-toolbox-public/raw/master/Dist/Firefox/wmetoolbox.xpi Firefox].

;[http://greasyfork.org/en/scripts/2103-wme-chat-addon WME Chat Addon]
:a script that  improves the WME chat GUI. For a list of all the features check the thread [http://www.waze.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=819&t=95038 here] --  Tampermonkey/Greasmonkey required

;[//wiki.waze.com/wiki/User:Rickzabel/UrComments/ UR Comments]
:a tremendous time and labor saving tool with automation and integration with URO+, to help with working URs. Read the documentation.  Tampermonkey / greasemonkey required

;[http://drive.google.com/file/d/0B8WbeRGWGEOjQ1BvbHFtYlJSV2pIOVdyQlgtRmJzQUtHNjRz WME Reference Sheet<sup><small><nowiki>[PDF]</nowiki></small></sup>]
:a printable double-sided tri-fold quick reference guide to some of the common topics used in WME.

== Results ==

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== MapRaid Promotions ==

Some editors really let their bright side out, and let their community skills shine. This is even more evident in a concerted group effort with high-density editing like a MapRaid!. Editors of all ranks working closely with each other and the Champs, really lets us everyone get to know each other, and allows certain editors to be recognized for their skills and effort.

When the Champs see someone consistently editing well, interacting well with the community, and knowledgeable of the various details from the Wiki, they can issue promotions. This can be anything from the size of a managed area, to a rank increase, or even a new role.

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