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'''MapRaid! LA''' has begun on '''SUNDAY DECEMBER 21, 2014 AT 11 AM PST'''. The raid will last for roughly 2 weeks.
'''MapRaid! LA''' ran from Sunday, December 21, 2014 thru Sunday, January 4, 2015. The raid lasted 2 weeks.
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===Left turns at intersections without traffic signals===
===Left turns at intersections without traffic signals===


'''In California it is perfectly legal to make a left turn across one double yellow line.''' Turning across two double yellow lines, spaced apart 2 feet or more, is considered a barrier, and is illegal to cross.  Drivers are sometimes confused and think that they can't, when in reality it is permitted. Passing another vehicle over a double yellow line is prohibited. For illustration of these concepts, visit the California DMV Drivers' Handbook [http://apps.dmv.ca.gov/pubs/hdbk/traffic_lanes.htm page on traffic lanes]
'''In California it is perfectly legal to make a left turn across one double yellow line.''' Drivers are sometimes confused and think that they can't, when in reality it is permitted. Turning across two double yellow lines, spaced apart 2 feet or more, is considered a barrier, and is illegal to cross. Passing another vehicle over a double yellow line is prohibited. For illustration of these concepts, visit the California DMV Drivers' Handbook [http://apps.dmv.ca.gov/pubs/hdbk/traffic_lanes.htm page on traffic lanes]


One of the most common complaints we receive in the Los Angeles Metro area is when Waze directs drivers to turn left from a smaller side street on to a major thoroughfare, without the benefit of a traffic control signal. Most of these turns are completely legal and, when driven properly, can be significant time-savers on a route, as opposed to waiting at a traffic signal, sometimes through several cycles. It is also known that making such turns can be difficult at certain times of the day, due to passing cross-traffic. On many larger roads in California, we have Center Left Turn Lanes,  which are intended for use in completing left turns to, and from, driveways and side streets. Please '''do not''' disallow left turns due to URs reporting “dangerous” or “too difficult” turns, without consulting a level 5 or 6 Local Host.  
One of the most common complaints we receive in the Los Angeles Metro area is when Waze directs drivers to turn left from a smaller side street on to a major thoroughfare, without the benefit of a traffic control signal. Most of these turns are completely legal and, when driven properly, can be significant time-savers on a route, as opposed to waiting at a traffic signal, sometimes through several cycles. It is also known that making such turns can be difficult at certain times of the day, due to passing cross-traffic. On many larger roads in California, we have Center Left Turn Lanes,  which are intended for use in completing left turns to, and from, driveways and side streets. Please '''do not''' disallow left turns due to URs reporting “dangerous” or “too difficult” turns, without consulting a level 5 or 6 Local Host.  
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===Construction===
===Construction===


There are a number of major construction projects (LINK) in process within the overall MapRaid area. These construction projects can cause frequent intermittent road closures. Many closures change daily and cause great numbers of URs to appear. When handling URs in one of these areas, be aware that reports of "Turn not allowed", "Missing road", "Wrong driving direction" are common, but may not indicate a map problem that can be fixed, because the physical road situation will change before our edits can take effect.
There are a number of major construction projects in process within the overall MapRaid area. These construction projects can cause frequent intermittent road closures. Many closures change daily and cause great numbers of URs to appear. When handling URs in one of these areas, be aware that reports of "Turn not allowed", "Missing road", "Wrong driving direction" are common, but may not indicate a map problem that can be fixed, because the physical road situation will change before our edits can take effect.


LINKS
LINKS:


[http://dpw.lacounty.gov/roadclosures/index.cfm LA County Road Closures]
[http://dpw.lacounty.gov/roadclosures/index.cfm LA County Road Closures]
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[http://www.i-5info.com  I-5Info.com]
[http://www.i-5info.com  I-5Info.com]


[http://www.metro.net/ Metro.net] hover the "Grow" tab at the top


===U-turns===
===U-turns===
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===UR & MP Guidance===
===UR & MP Guidance===
As the LA MapRaid begins, the greater Los Angeles area has over 6,000 open Update Requests (URs) and over 500 Map Problems (MPs); some of the URs are older than 300 days. Investigating and responding to these URs and MPs will be a primary objective of the MapRaid teams. Therefore, a [[California/Map_Raid_LA/UR_Guidance|UR Guidance]] page has been created to help guide teams through the maze of MPs and URs.<br />
As the LA MapRaid begins, the greater Los Angeles area has over 6,000 open Update Requests (URs) and over 500 Map Problems (MPs); some of the URs are older than 300 days. Investigating and responding to these URs and MPs will be a primary objective of the MapRaid teams. Therefore, a [[California/Map_Raid_LA/UR_Guidance|UR Guidance]] page has been created to help guide teams through the maze of MPs and URs.<br />
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===Cameras===
===Cameras===
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Following is a list of Cities known to currently use '''Red Light Cameras''':
Following is a list of Cities known to currently use '''Red Light Cameras''':
Beverly Hills,  
Beverly Hills,  
Cerritos,  
Cerritos,
Commerce,  
Commerce,  
Covina,  
Covina,  
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=== Recommended Tools for MapRaid LA===
=== Recommended Tools for MapRaid LA===
The [http://greasyfork.org/en/scripts/7094-wme-mapraid-los-angeles-overlay LA MapRaid Group/Region Overlay] is available on GreasyFork to indicate the Group areas on the map as you work. You will need TamperMonkey (Chrome) or GreaseMonkey (Firefox) to install and use this.
* The [http://greasyfork.org/en/scripts/7094-wme-mapraid-los-angeles-overlay LA MapRaid Group/Region Overlay] is available on GreasyFork to indicate the Group areas on the map as you work. You will need TamperMonkey (Chrome) or GreaseMonkey (Firefox) to install and use this.


[http://www.google.com/url?q=http%3A%2F%2Fwiki.waze.com%2Fwiki%2FUser%3ARickzabel%2FUrComments%2F&sa=D&sntz=1&usg=AFQjCNF3YdPXqECiZuPNd9F3MqtR2xgSiQ UR Comments] - a tremendous time and labor saving tool with automation and integration with URO+, to help with working URs. Read the documentation.  
* [http://www.google.com/url?q=http%3A%2F%2Fwiki.waze.com%2Fwiki%2FUser%3ARickzabel%2FUrComments%2F&sa=D&sntz=1&usg=AFQjCNF3YdPXqECiZuPNd9F3MqtR2xgSiQ UR Comments] - a tremendous time and labor saving tool with automation and integration with URO+, to help with working URs. Read the documentation.  


[http://joyriding-001-site1.myasp.net/?group=MapRaidLA Place Browser] - In combination with the Place Name Harmonization list, this is an invaluable tool for working on existing places. Be sure to click the About tab to get an overview of the tool.
* [http://joyriding-001-site1.myasp.net/?group=MapRaidLA Place Browser] - In combination with the Place Name Harmonization list, this is an invaluable tool for working on existing places. Be sure to click the About tab to get an overview of the tool.


The [http://drive.google.com/file/d/0B8WbeRGWGEOjQ1BvbHFtYlJSV2pIOVdyQlgtRmJzQUtHNjRz WME Reference Sheet<sup><small><nowiki>[PDF]</nowiki></small></sup>] is a printable double-sided tri-fold quick reference guide to some of the common topics used in WME.
* The [http://drive.google.com/file/d/0B8WbeRGWGEOjQ1BvbHFtYlJSV2pIOVdyQlgtRmJzQUtHNjRz WME Reference Sheet<sup><small><nowiki>[PDF]</nowiki></small></sup>] is a printable double-sided tri-fold quick reference guide to some of the common topics used in WME.
 
* [https://www.waze.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=76488 Validator] is a script that validates a map area in Waze Map Editor, highlights issues and generates a very detailed report with wiki references and solutions.
Download links:
* For Chrome browser please download the script at [http://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/wme-validator/baojhpeknpmkhplkcnpdcficcaaniaih Chrome Web Store]
* For Firefox browser please download the script at [https://greasyfork.org/scripts/1571-wme-validator GreasyFork.org]
''Note: for Firefox browser you also need Greasemonkey or Tampermonkey installed.''
 
* [http://greasyfork.org/en/scripts/2103-wme-chat-addon WME Chat Addon] is a script that  improves the WME chat GUI. For a list of all the features check the thread [https://www.waze.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=819&t=95038 here].
  Tapermonkey/Greasmonkey is required to use this script
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==Scheduled Edits==
== Mapraid edit lists ==
Edits which need to be postponed in order to retain history for UR Solving.


Please enter new information on [http://docs.google.com/forms/d/161SBxzMA5KzvDYKoiLqBcdH_TsXNV6pXRfIHL_gpnwY/viewform? this form]
Spreadsheets and forms are being used to streamline management of various group efforts and track important edits. Below you can find links to use these forms, sheets, and see the lists.
===Scheduled Edits===


These are edits which need to be completed but must be postponed in order to retain history for UR Solving. These edits are designated to specific editors to complete, once they get the green light from the MapRaid! leaders.
{{Mbox|type=critical|text=<big><big>'''These editing tasks have been delegated to specific editors for future completion at the end of MapRaid! LA. {{red|Please {{u|DO NOT EDIT or try to fix any of these items unless you are the designated "Editor to Complete"}} for that item in the list.}} These edits may only be completed once the {{u|"Continue When"}} instructions on the row for that item are met. If you have any questions please ask one of the listed [[#Local Hosts|Local Hosts]].'''</big></big>}}<br />


'''<big>Please enter new information on [http://docs.google.com/forms/d/161SBxzMA5KzvDYKoiLqBcdH_TsXNV6pXRfIHL_gpnwY/viewform? this form]</big>'''
[http://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1eiXLMZicyM9AL0wnZxCOSYlmlHqwVkxT7NrV0416GBk/pubhtml?gid=488622377&single=true Click here to view this list in fullscreen]
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=== Boots on the ground ===
 
We need local boots on the ground to check things. Please add requests for locals to go and scout things in person, as in on the road.
Some examples when this would be used include to check and see if:
* The street view is accurate,
* A road is really closed,
* A turn really allowed/prohibited, etc.
 
'''<big>To make a new request, or respond to an existing request, please use [http://docs.google.com/forms/d/1U1dSWZ8ZkNQa_FGldXDenDGvB2xsuD2N6vYczFW_eXY/viewform this form].</big>'''
 
[http://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1KkgTWfNYflSZI4XFZmUktUbwoX3hVJBW2yvEdg1sC68/pubhtml Click here to view this list in fullscreen]
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== MapRaid Promotions ==
== MapRaid Promotions ==
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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.
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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* '''''citeman''''': A great big round of applause for an awesome job well done[[File:Clap Applause.png|30px]]
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* '''''karlcr9911''''': A great big round of applause for an awesome job well done[[File:Clap Applause.png|30px]]
* '''''ShawnDoc''''': A great big round of applause for an awesome job well done[[File:Clap Applause.png|30px]]
* '''''SkiDooGuy''''': A great big round of applause for an awesome job well done[[File:Clap Applause.png|30px]]
* '''''otto''''': A great big round of applause for an awesome job well done[[File:Clap Applause.png|30px]]
* '''''tonestertm''''': A great big round of applause for an awesome job well done[[File:Clap Applause.png|30px]]
* '''''dmcrandall''''' to [http://editor-beta.waze.com WME Beta Tester] [[File:Badge_BetaTester.png|30px]]
* '''''Fredo-p''''' to [[Rank_and_points#Map_Editing_Rank|Rank 5]] [[File:Badge Edit Rank 5.png|30px]]
* '''''KB_Steveo''''' to [[Rank_and_points#Map_Editing_Rank|Rank 5]] [[File:Badge Edit Rank 5.png|30px]]
* '''''Kobes1878''''' to [[Rank_and_points#Map_Editing_Rank|Rank 5]] [[File:Badge Edit Rank 5.png|30px]]
* '''''Lonewolf147''''' to [[Rank_and_points#Map_Editing_Rank|Rank 5]] [[File:Badge Edit Rank 5.png|30px]]
* '''''SuperDave1426''''' to [[Rank_and_points#Map_Editing_Rank|Rank 5]] [[File:Badge Edit Rank 5.png|30px]]
* '''''bummerdude69''''' to [[Rank_and_points#Map_Editing_Rank|Rank 4]] [[File:Badge Edit Rank 4.png|30px]]
* '''''DBWiddis ''''' to [[Rank_and_points#Map_Editing_Rank|Rank 4]] [[File:Badge Edit Rank 4.png|30px]]
* '''''ilangford''''' to [[Rank_and_points#Map_Editing_Rank|Rank 4]] [[File:Badge Edit Rank 4.png|30px]]
* '''''Joyriding''''' to [[Rank_and_points#Map_Editing_Rank|Rank 4]] [[File:Badge Edit Rank 4.png|30px]]
* '''''Nivekeel''''' to [[Rank_and_points#Map_Editing_Rank|Rank 4]] [[File:Badge Edit Rank 4.png|30px]]
* '''''PleaseDriveFast''''' to [[Rank_and_points#Map_Editing_Rank|Rank 4]] [[File:Badge Edit Rank 4.png|30px]]
* '''''taco909''''' to [[Rank_and_points#Map_Editing_Rank|Rank 4]] [[File:Badge Edit Rank 4.png|30px]]
* '''''edboost''''' to [[Rank_and_points#Map_Editing_Rank|Rank 3]] [[File:Badge Edit Rank 3.png|30px]]
* '''''hawkeygoal''''' to [[Rank_and_points#Map_Editing_Rank|Rank 3]] [[File:Badge Edit Rank 3.png|30px]]
* '''''JJohnston84''''' to [[Rank_and_points#Map_Editing_Rank|Rank 3]] [[File:Badge Edit Rank 3.png|30px]]
* '''''rickzabel''''' to [[Rank_and_points#Map_Editing_Rank|Rank 3]] [[File:Badge Edit Rank 3.png|30px]]
* '''''Subs5''''' to [[Rank_and_points#Map_Editing_Rank|Rank 3]] [[File:Badge Edit Rank 3.png|30px]]
* '''''Trukkurt''''' to [[Rank_and_points#Map_Editing_Rank|Rank 3]] [[File:Badge Edit Rank 3.png|30px]]


== Teams ==
== Teams ==
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{{AM/Editor|Jaime-Schmidt|4|01 - Ventura County|badge1=sm}}
{{AM/Editor|Jaime-Schmidt|4|01 - Ventura County|badge1=sm}}
{{AM/Editor|Lonewolf147|4|01 - Ventura County}}
{{AM/Editor|Lonewolf147|4|01 - Ventura County|badge1=sm}}
{{AM/Editor|BugLaden|3|01 - Ventura County}}
{{AM/Editor|BugLaden|3|01 - Ventura County}}
{{AM/Editor|PleaseDriveFast|3|01 - Ventura County}}
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{{AM/Editor|stefaanschroeyers|5|16 - PUR Area<br>2|badge1=lc|badge2=mlc}}
{{AM/Editor|manoeuvre|5|16 - PUR Area<br>3|badge1=lc|badge2=mlc}}
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{{AM/Editor|dark_lobito|5|16 - PUR Area<br>4|badge1=cm}}
{{AM/Editor|dark_lobito|5|16 - PUR Area<br>4}}
{{AM/Editor|Zirland|6|16 - PUR Area<br>5|badge1=gc|badge2=mgc}}
{{AM/Editor|Zirland|6|16 - PUR Area<br>5|badge1=gc|badge2=mgc}}
{{AM/Editor|velezss|6|16 - PUR Area<br>6}}
{{AM/Editor|velezss|6|16 - PUR Area<br>6}}
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[[Category:Mapraid]]

Latest revision as of 00:33, 19 December 2015

MapRaid! LA ran from Sunday, December 21, 2014 thru Sunday, January 4, 2015. The raid lasted 2 weeks.

Please be sure to explore the Wiki page. Also, check back regularly in case of added materials.

Welcome to Southern California!

The group will be divided into 17 teams, one for each section, and two exclusive teams; one to handle PURs, the other for the Waze provided problem sheet. Each team will have their own assigned senior editor (rank 6, or 5) who will be able to edit anywhere in the Raid area, but will focus on their assigned section.

Raid Areas

The MapRaid! is being divided up by teams. You can see the interactive map with all the teams, and PUR areas drawn out here.

Raid Groups

PUR Areas

Mission

Our primary mission will be to handle the URs, and PURs, followed by Place validation, and general map verification.

Functional Classification (FC) has been fully implemented for the LA area. Some road types deviate intentionally from the state DOTs classifications. If you find a road which you feel is not classified correctly or set to the right type, please contact a local champ or State Manager (SM) before making changes.

Local Hosts

jemay (PM [Help])   - Southwestern Regional Coordinator - generally available during daytime hours

ottonomy (PM [Help])   - US Local Champ & Mentor- more available nights & weekends, but always accepting questions.

tonestertm (PM [Help])   - California State Manager - schedule also fluid, but usually mid-day into early-mid AM

shawndoc (PM [Help])   - US Country Manager

SkiDooGuy (PM [Help])   - Southern California Area Manager - Best after 4 PM Eastern Time Zone. But have phone all day and will try to look at it as much as work allows. PM is preferred method of communication, or private Hangout. (skidooguywaze@gmail)

citeman (PM [Help])   - Los Angeles/Orange County Area Manager - Weekend days and weeknights; weekdays after Christmas

Important!

Please do not alter any of the following road types without first consulting a Local Host: Freeway, Ramp, Major Highway, minor Highway, Primary Street.

Please do not mass-edit Do not perform edits which will affect large numbers of segments at once. The edit history of segments is highly valuable in the process of solving URs. Mass editing effectively mass erases this history, permanently. We ask that all necessary processes which might affect large portions of the map, or long stretches of roads, be reserved until near the end of the MapRaid. This includes the “Select entire street” function.

Anything locked at 5 or 6? Please check with a local editor before making changes. Rank 5 and 6 editors - consider keeping highlights active for locks 5 and 6.

Close nodes We make extensive use of the "micro-dogleg" technique, where a geometry node is carefully placed, at full zoom, directly next to a junction node, in order to set the angle to create a desired Turn/Stay/Exit prompt. Please watch for these if you move any junction node, and be sure to recreate the same angle at the new location.

Local Guidance

Functional Classification

In the United States, we set our road types using a national standard called Functional Classification (FC). You can read a detailed explanation in our Road Type Wiki

The Functional Classification has been completed in the Greater LA Area. Occasionally, we find short segments that were missed in the selection process for conversion, and it is important that these be corrected for routing continuity. In general, however, we ask that Road Types not be changed without consulting one of the Local Hosts. In isolated cases, we have chosen to deviate from official classifications, due to errors or outdated information in the Caltrans (DOT) FC maps, or to better accommodate real-life situations and Waze quirks. It is important that these remain intact. Sometimes dirt roads may appear higher on FC maps but shouldn't be used by Waze for routing.

If you find an area that doesn't seem to be complete please bring it to the attention of a Local Host for review.

We observe the following minimum lock levels for Waze road types:

Freeway (Fwy) - 5

Ramp - 5

Major Highway (MH) - 3

minor Highway (mH) - 2 - In some dense metropolitan areas, the minimum lock for mH is 3

Primary Street (PS) - 2

All others - 1, or as needed


Note that these are minimums and, for protection, certain segments may be at higher lock levels. If you find a road locked to a higher level than its minimum, please leave it locked no lower than that level when you have finished editing.

Place Editing

Not only were our URs and PURs out of control, places from both editors and trusted users have become a major issue. Misspelled names, wrong categories, missing addresses (EVERY business place should have an address!!) poor location and incorrectly assigned photos are all over the map. Use the powerful Place Browser (link below) and the information on the Place editing page to get these places corrected.

Gas Stations
Gas Stations should be locked to level 3 but, only after all data fields in the gas station have been filled. At least ensure that Brand, Name and Address have information. Remember to ask a hosting local if you need help identifying gas station information.

For editors below rank 3, once you have completely filled out a gas station with the min required information, please ask for a lock request.

Complex Intersections

There are many complicated intersections in Los Angeles which should not be edited without consulting a local senior editor, even if the presence of URs seems to indicate problems. Some of these intersections have been carefully refined to achieve the best Waze performance, which can involve years of testing, adjustment, and experimentation. Others are locations which are currently under construction, and daily changes to the physical roads cause Wazers to report problems which will no longer exist by the time our edits could take effect. We have done our best to lock the most important of these intersections to Rank 6. When dealing with URs at these locations, please keep in mind that few, if any additional road changes are required. Again, please consult with a Local Host before making changes.

Toll Roads / HOV / HOT / Truck Lanes

It is our custom to mark the Toll checkbox only on the entrance segments to Toll Roads. HOV and HOT road types have already been set correctly according to our local practices. If you have a question about one of these lanes, please contact a Local Host.

Special case: Do not alter the Truck Lanes at the I-5 / SR-14 interchange, in Area 2.

Left turns at intersections without traffic signals

In California it is perfectly legal to make a left turn across one double yellow line. Drivers are sometimes confused and think that they can't, when in reality it is permitted. Turning across two double yellow lines, spaced apart 2 feet or more, is considered a barrier, and is illegal to cross. Passing another vehicle over a double yellow line is prohibited. For illustration of these concepts, visit the California DMV Drivers' Handbook page on traffic lanes

One of the most common complaints we receive in the Los Angeles Metro area is when Waze directs drivers to turn left from a smaller side street on to a major thoroughfare, without the benefit of a traffic control signal. Most of these turns are completely legal and, when driven properly, can be significant time-savers on a route, as opposed to waiting at a traffic signal, sometimes through several cycles. It is also known that making such turns can be difficult at certain times of the day, due to passing cross-traffic. On many larger roads in California, we have Center Left Turn Lanes, which are intended for use in completing left turns to, and from, driveways and side streets. Please do not disallow left turns due to URs reporting “dangerous” or “too difficult” turns, without consulting a level 5 or 6 Local Host.

We usually inform the reporter of such a UR that if they wait and complete the left turn, it may actually be faster than the alternative. If it’s not faster, then their wait time will contribute to Waze’s database, thus helping to discourage the routing server from suggesting left turns at that site. We also suggest to the reporters that if they feel too uncomfortable making such left turns, they can always turn right instead, and let Waze recalculate. More info about this can be found on the UR Guidance page.

Construction

There are a number of major construction projects in process within the overall MapRaid area. These construction projects can cause frequent intermittent road closures. Many closures change daily and cause great numbers of URs to appear. When handling URs in one of these areas, be aware that reports of "Turn not allowed", "Missing road", "Wrong driving direction" are common, but may not indicate a map problem that can be fixed, because the physical road situation will change before our edits can take effect.

LINKS:

LA County Road Closures

CA DOT District 7 Projects

I-5Info.com

Metro.net hover the "Grow" tab at the top

U-turns

Note: Important Change


In California, U-turns are generally allowed unless unsafe, or specifically denied by signage. In general we can confirm, lock or "harden" U-turns (click to remove the Purple question mark indicating a soft turn -- see the Wiki) on residential streets, but please avoid confirming them on major streets.

Tiny Area Places at Junctions/Intersections

As you work the map, you may run across very small Area Places at junctions/intersections. We formerly used these as notes for intersections which have time restricted turns posted, in the days before Timed Turn and Segment restrictions were available in Waze. We’ve retained them as reminders, in case a Timed Turn Restriction ever needs to be replaced. They are drawn small enough that they do not show in the app, and we’d like to keep them.

Alleys

In southern California, we have many access/service roads which run behind businesses and between houses on residential streets. We mark these Alleys as Parking Lot Roads, to prevent routing through them. Often, Google address points are closer to these alleys than to the street they belong to, and Waze routing suffers. The correct response is to "nudge" the House Numbers on the streets along (either side of) the alley, so they will become trusted. See the UR page below for a suggested response to these issues. Alleys should not be named, unless they are signed.

UR & MP Guidance

As the LA MapRaid begins, the greater Los Angeles area has over 6,000 open Update Requests (URs) and over 500 Map Problems (MPs); some of the URs are older than 300 days. Investigating and responding to these URs and MPs will be a primary objective of the MapRaid teams. Therefore, a UR Guidance page has been created to help guide teams through the maze of MPs and URs.

 As we have now reached 7 days from the beginning of the Raid, and URs are being closed, please double check that the UR you are closing still is not/cannot be solved. Sometimes a question has been left for verification, and a map correction delayed, pending a response/no response. Also, DO always leave a closing comment; no UR should be closed without one.

Cameras

Speed Cameras are never used in California.

Following is a list of Cities known to currently use Red Light Cameras: Beverly Hills, Cerritos, Commerce, Covina, Culver City, Garden Grove, Hawthorne, Los Alamitos, Lynnwood, Montebello, Newhall, Oxnard, Santa Clarita, Saugus, Valencia, Ventura, West Hollywood

In addition, there are Red Light Cameras along many of the Light Rail and Metro bus lines throughout the Los Angeles area.

Mapping Resources

Our local GIS maps are almost always more up-to-date and correct than the Caltrans information. Please use them instead of any Caltrans documentation.

GIS

Most of the interactive viewers in the links below will open with many layers enabled. The maps will run faster if you disable everything but Streets or Roads, and only enable Parcels when needed.

Area 1

Ventura County

Areas 2,3,4,7,8,9,10,11

Los Angeles County
LA County alternate (requires Silverlight)
LA County alternate #2 works in Linux, mobile

Areas 5,6

San Bernardino County

Areas 12,13

Orange County

Areas 14,15

Riverside County

Communication

Communication will be handled mainly in Google Hangouts (HOs) and WME chat which means WME Chat addon will be required (which can be found here). Chat rooms will be split up and named by location or group.

In addition, there is a Waze Forum dedicated to the MapRaid here, where questions can be asked, and specific issues may be identified as the Raid progresses.

Reference Links

The Basics

Recommended Tools for MapRaid LA

  • The LA MapRaid Group/Region Overlay is available on GreasyFork to indicate the Group areas on the map as you work. You will need TamperMonkey (Chrome) or GreaseMonkey (Firefox) to install and use this.
  • UR Comments - a tremendous time and labor saving tool with automation and integration with URO+, to help with working URs. Read the documentation.
  • Place Browser - In combination with the Place Name Harmonization list, this is an invaluable tool for working on existing places. Be sure to click the About tab to get an overview of the tool.
  • The WME Reference Sheet[PDF] is a printable double-sided tri-fold quick reference guide to some of the common topics used in WME.
  • Validator is a script that validates a map area in Waze Map Editor, highlights issues and generates a very detailed report with wiki references and solutions.

Download links: 

* For Chrome browser please download the script at Chrome Web Store
* For Firefox browser please download the script at GreasyFork.org

Note: for Firefox browser you also need Greasemonkey or Tampermonkey installed.

  • WME Chat Addon is a script that improves the WME chat GUI. For a list of all the features check the thread here.
 Tapermonkey/Greasmonkey is required to use this script
Click here to view the MapRaid! LA forum thread

Mapraid edit lists

Spreadsheets and forms are being used to streamline management of various group efforts and track important edits. Below you can find links to use these forms, sheets, and see the lists.

Scheduled Edits

These are edits which need to be completed but must be postponed in order to retain history for UR Solving. These edits are designated to specific editors to complete, once they get the green light from the MapRaid! leaders.

These editing tasks have been delegated to specific editors for future completion at the end of MapRaid! LA. Please DO NOT EDIT or try to fix any of these items unless you are the designated "Editor to Complete" for that item in the list. These edits may only be completed once the "Continue When" instructions on the row for that item are met. If you have any questions please ask one of the listed Local Hosts.


Please enter new information on this form

Click here to view this list in fullscreen

Boots on the ground

We need local boots on the ground to check things. Please add requests for locals to go and scout things in person, as in on the road. Some examples when this would be used include to check and see if:

  • The street view is accurate,
  • A road is really closed,
  • A turn really allowed/prohibited, etc.

To make a new request, or respond to an existing request, please use this form.

Click here to view this list in fullscreen

Results

 #MapRaidLA Hall of Fame

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.

The following editors have all earned our respect, and gratitude for a job well done. Not all received a promotion, but all were noticed and appreciated.

  • citeman: A great big round of applause for an awesome job well done
  • karlcr9911: A great big round of applause for an awesome job well done
  • ShawnDoc: A great big round of applause for an awesome job well done
  • SkiDooGuy: A great big round of applause for an awesome job well done
  • otto: A great big round of applause for an awesome job well done
  • tonestertm: A great big round of applause for an awesome job well done
  • dmcrandall to WME Beta Tester
  • Fredo-p to Rank 5
  • KB_Steveo to Rank 5
  • Kobes1878 to Rank 5
  • Lonewolf147 to Rank 5
  • SuperDave1426 to Rank 5
  • bummerdude69 to Rank 4
  • DBWiddis to Rank 4
  • ilangford to Rank 4
  • Joyriding to Rank 4
  • Nivekeel to Rank 4
  • PleaseDriveFast to Rank 4
  • taco909 to Rank 4
  • edboost to Rank 3
  • hawkeygoal to Rank 3
  • JJohnston84 to Rank 3
  • rickzabel to Rank 3
  • Subs5 to Rank 3
  • Trukkurt to Rank 3

Teams

MapRaid! LA Editors

Regional Coordinator: Jemay (PM [Help])  

Username (rank) Team Assigned Comments Team Area
jemay(6) [PM [Help]]  01 - Ventura County
Local Host
karlcr9911(5) [PM [Help]]  01 - Ventura County
DallasGrant(4) [PM [Help]]  01 - Ventura County
hitfactor(4) [PM [Help]]  01 - Ventura County
Jaime-Schmidt(4) [PM [Help]]  01 - Ventura County
Lonewolf147(4) [PM [Help]]  01 - Ventura County
BugLaden(3) [PM [Help]]  01 - Ventura County
PleaseDriveFast(3) [PM [Help]]  01 - Ventura County
SpeedyGonzalesAT(3) [PM [Help]]  01 - Ventura County
bbyW(2) [PM [Help]]  01 - Ventura County
KiwiCoolDino(2) [PM [Help]]  01 - Ventura County
kkarkid(2) [PM [Help]]  01 - Ventura County
QuattroCS(2) [PM [Help]]  01 - Ventura County
seekingserenity(2) [PM [Help]]  01 - Ventura County
kingu(1) [PM [Help]]  01 - Ventura County
orbitc(6) [PM [Help]]  02 - San Fernando Valley
ArlenBystander(5) [PM [Help]]  02 - San Fernando Valley
heyblue(5) [PM [Help]]  02 - San Fernando Valley
coontex(4) [PM [Help]]  02 - San Fernando Valley
dantondorati(4) [PM [Help]]  02 - San Fernando Valley
Kobes1878(4) [PM [Help]]  02 - San Fernando Valley
ivanatorprime(3) [PM [Help]]  02 - San Fernando Valley
Josephaw(3) [PM [Help]]  02 - San Fernando Valley
MvanBaal(3) [PM [Help]]  02 - San Fernando Valley
SAR85(3) [PM [Help]]  02 - San Fernando Valley
Firree(2) [PM [Help]]  02 - San Fernando Valley
qazxcvbnmm(2) [PM [Help]]  02 - San Fernando Valley
SuperMedic(2) [PM [Help]]  02 - San Fernando Valley
Xevell(2) [PM [Help]]  02 - San Fernando Valley
BlackGolfTDI(1) [PM [Help]]  02 - San Fernando Valley
Frankthetankk(1) [PM [Help]]  02 - San Fernando Valley
DavidAbarca [PM [Help]]  02 - San Fernando Valley
driving79(6) [PM [Help]]  03 - Burbank/Pasadena
ply8808(5) [PM [Help]]  03 - Burbank/Pasadena
KuniaKid(4) [PM [Help]]  03 - Burbank/Pasadena
nda_666(4) [PM [Help]]  03 - Burbank/Pasadena
Thortok2000(4) [PM [Help]]  03 - Burbank/Pasadena
ialangford(3) [PM [Help]]  03 - Burbank/Pasadena
mizter6(3) [PM [Help]]  03 - Burbank/Pasadena
Puddles2475(3) [PM [Help]]  03 - Burbank/Pasadena
tckma(3) [PM [Help]]  03 - Burbank/Pasadena
Fredlimo(2) [PM [Help]]  03 - Burbank/Pasadena
Trotskyist(2) [PM [Help]]  03 - Burbank/Pasadena
heruya(1) [PM [Help]]  03 - Burbank/Pasadena
mkovnick(1) [PM [Help]]  03 - Burbank/Pasadena
wayzer_norcal(1) [PM [Help]]  03 - Burbank/Pasadena
asterix06(6) [PM [Help]]  04 - San Gabriel central
GizmoGuy411(6) [PM [Help]]  04 - San Gabriel central
Machete808(5) [PM [Help]]  04 - San Gabriel central
akiMarcelo(4) [PM [Help]]  04 - San Gabriel central
AndroidBC(4) [PM [Help]]  04 - San Gabriel central
deadbirddog(4) [PM [Help]]  04 - San Gabriel central
DwarfLord(4) [PM [Help]]  04 - San Gabriel central
tbk0(3) [PM [Help]]  04 - San Gabriel central
voludu2(3) [PM [Help]]  04 - San Gabriel central
xollob(3) [PM [Help]]  04 - San Gabriel central
dsjeffries(2) [PM [Help]]  04 - San Gabriel central
jbrianj(2) [PM [Help]]  04 - San Gabriel central
MVMike(2) [PM [Help]]  04 - San Gabriel central
subs5(2) [PM [Help]]  04 - San Gabriel central
whoaitspete(2) [PM [Help]]  04 - San Gabriel central
CBenson(6) [PM [Help]]  05 - San Gabriel east
Bigbear3764(5) [PM [Help]]  05 - San Gabriel east
MojaveCactusMonkey(5) [PM [Help]]  05 - San Gabriel east
russblau(5) [PM [Help]]  05 - San Gabriel east
EdFromOhio(4) [PM [Help]]  05 - San Gabriel east
Jakflash(4) [PM [Help]]  05 - San Gabriel east
roadtechie(4) [PM [Help]]  05 - San Gabriel east
dbwiddis(3) [PM [Help]]  05 - San Gabriel east
GS-1905(3) [PM [Help]]  05 - San Gabriel east
nivekeel(3) [PM [Help]]  05 - San Gabriel east
XKSpeed(3) [PM [Help]]  05 - San Gabriel east
Germiyan(2) [PM [Help]]  05 - San Gabriel east
JustinS83(2) [PM [Help]]  05 - San Gabriel east
OneGeek (2) [PM [Help]]  05 - San Gabriel east
davidakachaos(1) [PM [Help]]  05 - San Gabriel east
PesachZ(6) [PM [Help]]  06 - San Bernardino
bz2012(5) [PM [Help]]  06 - San Bernardino
finesko(5) [PM [Help]]  06 - San Bernardino
jromer(4) [PM [Help]]  06 - San Bernardino
moweez(4) [PM [Help]]  06 - San Bernardino
AgentW4C(3) [PM [Help]]  06 - San Bernardino
BruceQC(3) [PM [Help]]  06 - San Bernardino
Joyriding(3) [PM [Help]]  06 - San Bernardino
nolay2011(3) [PM [Help]]  06 - San Bernardino
stephenr1966(3) [PM [Help]]  06 - San Bernardino
taco909(3) [PM [Help]]  06 - San Bernardino
theups(3) [PM [Help]]  06 - San Bernardino
MaybeAfterLunch(2) [PM [Help]]  06 - San Bernardino
spedracr(2) [PM [Help]]  06 - San Bernardino
JWalkersREvil(1) [PM [Help]]  06 - San Bernardino
sketch(6) [PM [Help]]  07 - Westside/Malibu
davielde(5) [PM [Help]]  07 - Westside/Malibu
mauricioleonardi(5) [PM [Help]]  07 - Westside/Malibu
aeroseek(4) [PM [Help]]  07 - Westside/Malibu
FzNk(4) [PM [Help]]  07 - Westside/Malibu
john-cole(3) [PM [Help]]  07 - Westside/Malibu
Poncewattle(3) [PM [Help]]  07 - Westside/Malibu
SteveInArk(3) [PM [Help]]  07 - Westside/Malibu
TR-11(3) [PM [Help]]  07 - Westside/Malibu
traffic-adl(3) [PM [Help]]  07 - Westside/Malibu
bhambrick1(2) [PM [Help]]  07 - Westside/Malibu
edboost(2) [PM [Help]]  07 - Westside/Malibu
Gomer461(2) [PM [Help]]  07 - Westside/Malibu
Vegasryn(2) [PM [Help]]  07 - Westside/Malibu
drewwood(1) [PM [Help]]  07 - Westside/Malibu
jondrush(6) [PM [Help]]  08 - West LA
ottonomy(6) [PM [Help]]  08 - West LA
Local Host
solis84(6) [PM [Help]]  08 - West LA
SkiDooGuy(5) [PM [Help]]  08 - West LA
Local Host
Jreno2(4) [PM [Help]]  08 - West LA
MeridianHills(4) [PM [Help]]  08 - West LA
ajcady(3) [PM [Help]]  08 - West LA
kwrigh01(3) [PM [Help]]  08 - West LA
RobertB151(3) [PM [Help]]  08 - West LA
rpm2362(3) [PM [Help]]  08 - West LA
bumpandruneveryday(2) [PM [Help]]  08 - West LA
Jringo91(2) [PM [Help]]  08 - West LA
m_hartshorn(2) [PM [Help]]  08 - West LA
mikecui(2) [PM [Help]]  08 - West LA
rickzabel(2) [PM [Help]]  08 - West LA
Thealphagirl(2) [PM [Help]]  08 - West LA
foxitrot(6) [PM [Help]]  09 - LA
anti-S-crap(5) [PM [Help]]  09 - LA
tonestertm(5) [PM [Help]]  09 - LA
Local Host
ab212(4) [PM [Help]]  09 - LA
Shaq23(4) [PM [Help]]  09 - LA
BenMimix(3) [PM [Help]]  09 - LA
JLNMetsFan(3) [PM [Help]]  09 - LA
Sleepe(3) [PM [Help]]  09 - LA
triage685(3) [PM [Help]]  09 - LA
hawkeygoal(2) [PM [Help]]  09 - LA
Mulligan87(2) [PM [Help]]  09 - LA
poweruser10(2) [PM [Help]]  09 - LA
rock_stone(2) [PM [Help]]  09 - LA
Shamzi(2) [PM [Help]]  09 - LA
nocola2002(1) [PM [Help]]  09 - LA
MGODLEW(6) [PM [Help]]  10 - LA Southeast
bart99gt(5) [PM [Help]]  10 - LA Southeast
citeman(4) [PM [Help]]  10 - LA Southeast Local Host
HuckD(4) [PM [Help]]  10 - LA Southeast
KB_Steveo(4) [PM [Help]]  10 - LA Southeast
el_roro(3) [PM [Help]]  10 - LA Southeast
Mlbrickner(3) [PM [Help]]  10 - LA Southeast
nzahn1(3) [PM [Help]]  10 - LA Southeast
osubigtoe(3) [PM [Help]]  10 - LA Southeast
PauloKapp(3) [PM [Help]]  10 - LA Southeast
GadgetMTS(2) [PM [Help]]  10 - LA Southeast
trukkurt(2) [PM [Help]]  10 - LA Southeast
UberGenius(2) [PM [Help]]  10 - LA Southeast
uscwaller(2) [PM [Help]]  10 - LA Southeast
emed768(1) [PM [Help]]  10 - LA Southeast
nnote(6) [PM [Help]]  11 - LA South / Harbor
estherrf(4) [PM [Help]]  11 - LA South / Harbor
SuperDave1426(4) [PM [Help]]  11 - LA South / Harbor
titosd(4) [PM [Help]]  11 - LA South / Harbor
Budiyanto(3) [PM [Help]]  11 - LA South / Harbor
bummerdude69(3) [PM [Help]]  11 - LA South / Harbor
TimC42(3) [PM [Help]]  11 - LA South / Harbor
aspherical1(2) [PM [Help]]  11 - LA South / Harbor
dolphinwave(2) [PM [Help]]  11 - LA South / Harbor
JFeather60(2) [PM [Help]]  11 - LA South / Harbor
JJohnston84(2) [PM [Help]]  11 - LA South / Harbor
mapzade(2) [PM [Help]]  11 - LA South / Harbor
wiby1977(2) [PM [Help]]  11 - LA South / Harbor
mehmetalkan(1) [PM [Help]]  11 - LA South / Harbor
enhket(6) [PM [Help]]  12 - Orange County north
ohiostmusicman(5) [PM [Help]]  12 - Orange County north
Shawndoc(5) [PM [Help]]  12 - Orange County north Local Host
ulle2(4) [PM [Help]]  12 - Orange County north
yb6kos(4) [PM [Help]]  12 - Orange County north
dougp01(3) [PM [Help]]  12 - Orange County north
Simmeltron(3) [PM [Help]]  12 - Orange County north
steinbdj(3) [PM [Help]]  12 - Orange County north
tel601(3) [PM [Help]]  12 - Orange County north
autenil(2) [PM [Help]]  12 - Orange County north
Bp8ient(2) [PM [Help]]  12 - Orange County north
chris_tahir(2) [PM [Help]]  12 - Orange County north
kjg53(2) [PM [Help]]  12 - Orange County north
TwoEightZero(2) [PM [Help]]  12 - Orange County north
felohidalgo(6) [PM [Help]]  13 - Orange County south
jasonh300(6) [PM [Help]]  13 - Orange County south
Dogshrink(5) [PM [Help]]  13 - Orange County south
TerryPurdue(5) [PM [Help]]  13 - Orange County south
hardian_n(4) [PM [Help]]  13 - Orange County south
tcalvert317(4) [PM [Help]]  13 - Orange County south
drwmv(3) [PM [Help]]  13 - Orange County south
ocstagetech(3) [PM [Help]]  13 - Orange County south
Odessit68(3) [PM [Help]]  13 - Orange County south
xanderb(3) [PM [Help]]  13 - Orange County south
bigcreek(2) [PM [Help]]  13 - Orange County south
ComstockMine(2) [PM [Help]]  13 - Orange County south
gizmomdk(2) [PM [Help]]  13 - Orange County south
mdswqbkq(2) [PM [Help]]  13 - Orange County south
meb001(6) [PM [Help]]  14 - Riverside west
Helgramite(5) [PM [Help]]  14 - Riverside west
PhantomSoul(5) [PM [Help]]  14 - Riverside west
ct13(4) [PM [Help]]  14 - Riverside west
elcitia(4) [PM [Help]]  14 - Riverside west
Fredo-p(4) [PM [Help]]  14 - Riverside west
rashapu(4) [PM [Help]]  14 - Riverside west
dude463(3) [PM [Help]]  14 - Riverside west
eichmat(3) [PM [Help]]  14 - Riverside west
Rising_Sun(3) [PM [Help]]  14 - Riverside west
t0cableguy(3) [PM [Help]]  14 - Riverside west
ControlNode(2) [PM [Help]]  14 - Riverside west
fragglelock(2) [PM [Help]]  14 - Riverside west
jr1982jr(2) [PM [Help]]  14 - Riverside west
blakviper(6) [PM [Help]]  15 - Riverside east
carloslaso(6) [PM [Help]]  15 - Riverside east
arturoae(5) [PM [Help]]  15 - Riverside east
bruce1224(5) [PM [Help]]  15 - Riverside east
dmcrandall(4) [PM [Help]]  15 - Riverside east
ovilchiszarate(4) [PM [Help]]  15 - Riverside east
pollea(4) [PM [Help]]  15 - Riverside east
dans505(3) [PM [Help]]  15 - Riverside east
DLLHell(3) [PM [Help]]  15 - Riverside east
JasonN899(3) [PM [Help]]  15 - Riverside east
Bobcat74(2) [PM [Help]]  15 - Riverside east
JButz2(2) [PM [Help]]  15 - Riverside east
purposeguy(2) [PM [Help]]  15 - Riverside east
pacoinurreta(1) [PM [Help]]  15 - Riverside east
annickdw(5) [PM [Help]]  16 - PUR Area
1
stefaanschroeyers(5) [PM [Help]]  16 - PUR Area
2
manoeuvre(5) [PM [Help]]  16 - PUR Area
3
dark_lobito(5) [PM [Help]]  16 - PUR Area
4
Zirland(6) [PM [Help]]  16 - PUR Area
5
velezss(6) [PM [Help]]  16 - PUR Area
6
Baldugaras(6) [PM [Help]]  16 - PUR Area
7
qwaletee(5) [PM [Help]]  16 - PUR Area
DaveKS14(3) [PM [Help]]  16 - PUR Area
Amarock85(6) [PM [Help]]  17 - Sheet
ci2212(6) [PM [Help]]  17 - Sheet
ispyisail(6) [PM [Help]]  17 - Sheet
Manzareck(6) [PM [Help]]  17 - Sheet
Banchormin(5) [PM [Help]]  17 - Sheet
gaetanaga(5) [PM [Help]]  17 - Sheet
ggrane(5) [PM [Help]]  17 - Sheet
Olestas(5) [PM [Help]]  17 - Sheet
rulikoto(5) [PM [Help]]  17 - Sheet
iamrioo(4) [PM [Help]]  17 - Sheet
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