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This page is being developed as a template for all USA state pages. Current pages being considered as a guideline for some or all of their content include:
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* [[Connecticut]]
* [[Pennsylvania]]
* [[Massachusetts]]
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==Cities and towns==
== {{anchor|Intro}}Introduction ==
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There are 169 cities and towns in the state. See [[Connecticut/Cities and towns]] for proper naming information.
==Major roads==
== {{anchor|Resources}}Mapping resources ==
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The state follows the general road naming and type guidelines of the USA. See [[Road names/USA]], [[Road types/USA]] and [[Connecticut/Roads by type]].
==Places==
== Community ==
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STATENAME follows the USA standard for [[Places]].
== Cities and towns ==
==Major construction projects==
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== Major roads ==
The major construction projects for STATENAME can be found on [http://DOT.STATENAME.gov/ this DOT web page].
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==Special roads==
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===Non-drivable roads===
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==Cameras==
== Places ==
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Not every camera-looking device at an intersection is a speed or red light camera. Be sure to [[Cameras|know your cameras]] before accepting new camera reports. Currently only the Waze client app can add cameras to the map. When adding a camera from the app, be sure to review the [[Cameras#Camera Placement|camera placement]] recommendations.
===Speed cameras===
== Cameras ==
Speed cameras are {{red|(legal/illegal)}} in STATENAME. These cameras take a photograph of a vehicle when it passes by at too high a speed. Refer to the [[Cameras]] page for specific information.
===Red light cameras===
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Red light cameras are {{red|(legal/illegal)}} in STATENAME. These cameras take a photograph of a vehicle that enters an intersection after the light is red. Refer to the [[Cameras]] page for specific information.
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==To do list==
== {{anchor|To do}}To do list ==
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If you are an active editor in this state, consider reviewing the "to do" list for the state at [[STATENAME/To do list]].
==Mapping resources==
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== Other ==
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The following links can be helpful when editing STATENAME.
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== Area Managers ==
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==Forum==
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The Waze forum is a great place to find answers to previously asked questions and also a place to ask new ones. Below is a link to the forum specific to STATENAME as well as the main USA forum page.
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== About this page ==
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The table below identifies the editors with a rank at least that of an Area Manager who participate in editing in STATENAME. If you have any questions, please consider contacting them directly as needed.
If you are an Area Manager that covers the State of STATENAME, or a USA Country Manager that does a lot of work in STATENAME, please add yourself to this list (alphabetical by username).
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Latest revision as of 08:02, 9 May 2017
This page serves as a common template to over 50 other pages. Do not make modifications to this page before reviewing the proposed changes in this Waze forum thread first.
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This page serves as the primary resource for editors of CommonState. Review all the sections to better understand how the guidelines for this state might deviate from the overall USA or worldwide guidelines. If you have any comments or questions about this page or state refer to the community links below.
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Introduction
CommonState is a part of the Testing region, which includes the states and/or territories of:
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Mapping resources
Before editing the maps in CommonState, be sure to fully review and understand the editing manual.
The Waze user community follows the Waze etiquette guidelines discussed in the Wiki. Be sure to familiarize yourself with these guiding principals while editing the maps and this Wiki, as well as when communicating with other Waze users.
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Community
The Waze forum is a great place to find answers to previously asked questions and also a place to ask new ones. Below are links to the forums specific to CommonState.
New editors should consider checking into the formal mentoring program available at no charge.
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Cities and towns
One of the most common errors when editing the maps is when an editor creates a road and does not confirm the road by setting the city and road name (or stating it has none).
Review the Wiki guidelines for non-drivable roads to ensure compliance with the general guidelines.
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Closures
When managing a section of roadway under construction or being closed for a major event, follow the Wiki guidelines on construction zones and Real time closures.
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Places
CommonState follows the USA standard for Places. Do not deviate from the guidelines without first obtaining consensus to do so via the state forum linked on this page.
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Cameras
Not every camera-looking device at an intersection is a speed or red light camera. Generally speaking:
a speed camera takes a photograph of a vehicle when it passes by the camera at too high a speed.
a red light camera takes a photograph of a vehicle that enters an intersection after the light is red. In some areas, it takes the photograph when a vehicle is not clear of the intersection some period after the light turns red.
When adding a camera, be sure to review the camera placement recommendations.
Laws regarding speed and red light cameras vary between the states and territories, so be sure to understand the details of camera legality in CommonState.
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To do list
Many states and territories keep an active list of pending or closed actions that need to be done in the state by the editors. All editors are welcome to contribute to the list of activities.
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Area Managers
The table below identifies the editors also designated as Area Managers or higher who are editing in CommonState. If you have any questions, please consider contacting them directly as needed. If you are an Area Manager that covers CommonState, or a USA Country Manager that does a lot of work in CommonState, please add yourself to this list (alphabetical by username) in the correct rank section.
The editor who also serves as the Regional Coordinator for CommonState is automatically listed at the top of the table. That editor may not be highly active in this state and therefore may not be listed separately in the table.
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Other states and territories
The other states and territories of the USA can be found in the navigation box below. Press the "show" button to open the box.
