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|text='''MapRaid! Florida''' {{#ifexpr:{{#time:xNU|2015-03-07T0000}}>{{#time:xNU|}}<!-- check if raid started yet-->
|text='''MapRaid! Florida''' {{#ifexpr:{{#time:xNU|2015-04-04T1900}}>{{#time:xNU|}}<!-- check if raid started yet-->
|will begin on '''2015-03-07, Saturday. 00:00 UTC'''. The raid will last for roughly 4 days.<br>{{red|'''Please do not make any edits in the raid area until after the raid begins (00:00 UTC)}}<!--text to show before raid starts-->
|will begin on '''2015-04-04, Saturday. 19:00 UTC (14:00 Eastern)'''. The raid will last for roughly 7 days.<br>{{red|'''Please do not make any edits in the raid area until after the raid begins (19:00 UTC)}}<!--text to show before raid starts-->
|has begun on '''2015-02-13, Friday. 00:00 UTC'''. The raid will last for roughly 7 days.}}<!--text to show after raid starts-->}}
|has begun on '''2015-04-04, Saturday. 19:00 UTC'''. The raid will last for roughly 7 days.}}<!--text to show after raid starts-->}}
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{{Mbox|image=[[File:Application clipboard.png|40px]]|text={{#ifexpr:{{#time:xNU|2015-04-01T0500}}>{{#time:xNU|}}|'''Registration is now open for MapRaid! Florida. If you would like to participate please fill out [http://goo.gl/forms/w6mrB8cS6s this form] before 2015-04-01 05:00 UTC.'''|Registration for the MapRaid! is now closed. To hear about future MapRaids please join the [http://wazemapraid.slack.com MapRaid ''#''Slack].}}}}


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== Mission ==
== Mission ==


Our primary mission is to fix what is broken as well as fine tune what is already working. This will be handled through a variety of ways:  
Our primary mission is to fix what is broken as well as fine tune what is already working. This will be handled through a variety of methods:  
* Handling URs, PURs, and MPs
* Handling URs, PURs, and MPs (and fixing already approved places)
* Fixing streets (correcting elevation, turns, extra nodes, alternate names, etc)
* Fixing streets (correcting elevation, turns, extra nodes, alternate names, etc)
* Routing corrections (usually found in URs or by randomly attempting to route between points and looking for irregularities)
* Routing corrections (usually found in URs or by randomly attempting to route between points and looking for irregularities)
* FC errors (but do not downgrade without getting local guidance! See FC warning immediately below.)
* FC errors (but do not downgrade without getting local guidance! See FC warning immediately below.) - FC will mostly be handled by rank 5/6 editors in this raid.


==Local Hosts==
==Local Hosts==
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{{Username|jakflash}} - Florida SM
{{Username|jakflash}} - Florida SM
{{Username|HuckD}} - Georgia SM
{{Username|BruceQC}} - Rank 3
{{Username|jbrianj}} - Rank 3
{{Username|spedracr}} - Rank 3
{{Username|uscwaller}} - Rank 3
{{username|Young7Up}} - Rank 3
{{Username|barfmanthegreat}} - Rank 2
{{Username|crew_rest}} - Rank 2
{{Username|dashks}} - Rank 2
{{Username|heladocaliente}} - Rank 2
{{Username|keepfsusafe}} - Rank 2
{{username|Twintiggrz}} - Rank 2
{{Username|txemt}} - Rank 6 RC/Champ
{{Username|driving79}} - Rank 6 SE RC/Champ


==Important!==
==Important!==


{{Mbox|type=critical|text='''{{red|Please {{u|DO NOT EDIT ANYTHING IN OR NEAR A THEME PARK!!!}}}} It does not matter what rank you are, do not touch it. This means, no editing roads, URs, PURs, MPs, or anything else in or near a theme park/major attraction. If you find anything wrong, please ask one of the SM's [[#Local Hosts|Local Hosts]].'''}}<br />
{{Mbox|type=critical|text='''{{red|Please {{u|DO NOT EDIT ANYTHING IN OR NEAR A THEME PARK!!!}}}} It does not matter what rank you are, do not touch it. This means, no editing roads, URs, PURs, MPs, or anything else in or near a theme park/major attraction. If you find anything wrong, please ask one of the SM [[#Local Hosts|Local Hosts]].'''}}<br />
 
'''Please do not alter any of the following roads:
*I-275 in Tampa, FL
*US-19 in Clearwater/St.Pete, FL area
*Selmon Expressway in Tampa, FL
*I-4 anywhere in Florida
*I-595 in Broward County / S Fl
*I-95 in Broward County / S Fl
*Dolphin Expressway in Dade County / S Fl
*Palmetto Expressway in Dade County / S Fl
 
If you think you have found an issue for any of the above, please consult with a [[#Local Hosts | Local Host]] PRIOR to any changes. All of these roads are under heavy construction, or have complex restrictions.
 


'''Please do not alter any of the following road ''types'' without first consulting a [[#Local Hosts | Local Host]] (unless changes are being made to match Functional Classification (FC))''':  Freeway, Ramp, Major Highway, minor Highway, Primary Street. You may edit these roads, but do not change the type of the segment (excluding FC work).  Confirmation should be obtained before making changes to any of these road types that go '''''against''''' FC.
'''Please do not alter any of the following road ''types'' without first consulting a [[#Local Hosts | Local Host]] (unless changes are being made to match Functional Classification (FC))''':  Freeway, Ramp, Major Highway, minor Highway, Primary Street. You may edit these roads, but do not change the type of the segment (excluding FC work).  Confirmation should be obtained before making changes to any of these road types that go '''''against''''' FC.


'''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. To facilitate this process in an orderly fashion, we have the [[#Scheduled Edits|Scheduled Edits list]] below. Please document any mass edits which are required, and you will be given first chance to make those edits when the time is right.
'''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.


'''Anything locked at 5 or 6?''' Please check with a local editor before making changes.<br />
'''Anything locked at 5 or 6?''' Please check with a local editor before making changes.<br />
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===Functional Classification===
===Functional Classification===


'''Functional Class''': [http://www3.dot.state.fl.us/EnterpriseInternetAssets/IMAP/ FL DOT Functional Class] or you can install the [http://www.esri.com/software/arcgis/explorer-desktop free ARCGIS viewer] and [ftp://ftp.dot.state.fl.us/fdot/co/planning/transtat/gis/shapefiles/funclass.zip download the FC layer].
'''Functional Class''': Install the [http://www.esri.com/software/arcgis/explorer-desktop free ARCGIS viewer] and [ftp://ftp.dot.state.fl.us/fdot/co/planning/transtat/gis/shapefiles/funclass.zip download the FC layer]. Do not use the IMAP website from FL DOT, it is outdated.


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_types/USA#Functional_classification|Road Type Wiki]]
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 types#Functional_classification|Road Type Wiki]]


'''FL DOT functional classification classifies roads as'''
'''FL DOT functional classification classifies roads as'''
*A Principal Arterial-Interstate, Freeways, or Expressways is a {{Freeway}}
*A Principal Arterial-Interstate, Freeways, or Expressways is a {{Freeway}}.
*A Principal Arterial-Other is a {{Major Highway}}
*A Principal Arterial-Other is a {{Major Highway}}.
*A Minor Arterial is a {{Minor Highway}}
*A US Highway (US-XX) classified as a Minor Arterial is a {{Major Highway}}.
*A Major or Minor Collector is a {{Primary Street}}
*A Minor Arterial is a {{Minor Highway}}.
*A State Highway (SR-XX) classified as a Collector is a {{Minor Highway}}.
*A Major or Minor Collector is a {{Primary Street}}.
* A County Route (CR-XX) classified as a Collector is a {{Primary Street}}.
*All other roads are to be classified as {{Street}}
*All other roads are to be classified as {{Street}}


=== Locking Standard ===
=== Road Locking Standard ===
{{Lock Standard State|SOUTHERN}}
{{Lock Standard State|SOUTHERN}}


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===UR & MP Guidance===
===UR & MP Guidance===


Responding to Update Requests (URs), Place Update Requests (PURs), and Map Problems (MPs) will be the primary focus of the MapRaid teams. Please make sure to follow the guidance on dealing with URs, PURs, and MPs as they are clearly explained in the [[UR|UR wiki page]]. Be especially careful to always leave a comment when closing a UR to explain why you are closing it, or how you fixed it. ''If there is no problem with the map to fix, don't mark it as solved, mark is Not Identified".''<br />
Responding to Update Requests (URs), Place Update Requests (PURs), and Map Problems (MPs) will be the primary focus of the MapRaid teams. Please make sure to follow the guidance on dealing with URs, PURs, and MPs as they are clearly explained in the [[UR|UR wiki page]]. Be especially careful to always leave a comment when closing a UR to explain why you are closing it, or how you fixed it. ''If there is no problem with the map to fix, don't mark it as solved, mark it as "Not Identified".''<br />
'''Our only variation for the MapRaid from the [[UR|general guidance on handling URs]], is that we are reducing the 7 day wait periods to 3 days.''' You still must comment and wait 3 days, then comment again before closing a UR as "Not Identified". If you are able to fully diagnose and fix the problem, then comment what the fix was, and close it as "Solved".


'''We should not be sending ''reminder'' comments after the 3 days.''' We send one comment asking for info, if there is no response after 3 days, close the UR. Please try to solve the UR, if that's not possible mark it as ''Not Identified''. ''(We should still be sending a closing comment before closing, and it's OK to send follow up comments if you need additional information after the first response.)''
'''Our only variation for the MapRaid from the [[UR|general guidance on handling URs]], is that we are reducing the 7 day wait periods to 4 days.''' If you need to ask the reporter a question, you still must comment and wait 4 days, then if no response, put another comment as to why you are closing the UR before closing as "Not Identified". If you are able to fully diagnose and fix the problem, then comment what the fix was, and close it as "Solved".


As per [[Texas#User Reports (URs)|Texas UR policy]] please keep UR response comments to a minimum, short and to the point. Aim for not more than 3-4 lines total. The [[#Recommended Tools|UrComments script]] already has a long list of canned UR responses which have been vetted by a group of senior editors.
'''We will not be sending ''reminder'' comments after the 4 days.''' We send one comment asking for info, if there is no response after 4 days, close the UR. Please try to solve the UR, if that's not possible mark it as ''Not Identified''. ''(We should still be sending a closing comment before closing, and it's OK to send follow up comments if you need additional information after the first response.)''
 
Please keep UR response comments to a minimum, short and to the point. Aim for no more than 3-4 lines total. The [[#Recommended Tools|UrComments script]] already has a long list of canned UR responses which have been vetted by a group of senior editors.
 
{{Mbox|type=critical|text='''{{red|If a UR is a [NOTE] or [CONSTRUCTION] type, do not close this UR unless you are the reporter.'''}}}}<br />


===Place Editing===
===Place Editing===
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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 [[#Recommended Tools|Place Browser (link below)]] and the information on the [[Southeast#Places_.28formerly_Landmarks.29|'''Place editing''']] section of the Southeast wiki to get these places corrected.
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 [[#Recommended Tools|Place Browser (link below)]] and the information on the [[Texas#When_to_use_Area_or_Point_in_Texas|'''Place editing''']] section of the Texas page to get these places corrected.
 
The following exceptions to the national guidance are NOT mapped in FL:
 
*interchanges/junctions
*water (if a major body of water that is missing from the map, ask the RC or an SM)
*islands
*beaches
*toll plazas
 
Exceptions to a point or area that ARE mapped in the southeast:
*Post Office is an area
*Car Dealership is always a point
 
 
'''For Place Harmonization, please click [[#Place_Name_Harmonization | here!]]'''
 


Please use good judgement when approving photos. Any photo which has nothing to do with the actual place, reject. This is including, but not limited to body parts, car parts, bathrooms, children, & animals. If you're not sure, please ask one of the senior editors.  
Please use good judgement when approving photos. Any photo which has nothing to do with the actual place, reject. This is including, but not limited to body parts, car parts, bathrooms, children, & animals. If you're not sure, please ask one of the senior editors.  
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Finally, DO NOT USE THE BRAND "UNBRANDED". If it is a no brand gas station, just leave the brand field blank.
Finally, DO NOT USE THE BRAND "UNBRANDED". If it is a no brand gas station, just leave the brand field blank.


'''Locking Standard'''
'''Places Locking Standard'''
*Lock at rank 5: hospitals, universities, park and ride lots, arenas, airports.
*Lock at rank 5: hospitals, universities, park and ride lots, arenas, airports.
*Lock at 3: any other place that has at least a correct category correct name, and correct address with house number..
*Lock at 3: any other place that has at least a correct category, correct name, and correct address with house number..
*If you cannot lock high enough because of rank, lock as high as you can, and get help from a higher-ranked editor to lock properly.  You can keep a personal list of [[Permalink]]s to share with the other editor.
*If you cannot lock high enough because of rank, lock as high as you can, and get help from a higher-ranked editor to lock properly.  You can keep a personal list of [[Permalink]]s to share with the other editor.


===Toll Roads / HOV / HOT===
===Toll Roads===


It is our custom to mark the toll checkbox  on the entire sections of Toll Roads to include those ramps which are tolled. 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 Hosts | Local Host]].
It is our custom to mark the toll checkbox  on the entire sections of Toll Roads to include those ramps which are tolled. If you have a question about one of these lanes, please contact a [[#Local Hosts | Local Host]].


===Construction===
===Construction===


DFW Is going through an explosion of neighborhoods and new subdivisions. There may be some of these which are not on the editor, so if you see a missing road, see if there is an actual neighborhood by turning on the GPS tracks. 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.
There may be some roads which are not on the editor, so if you see a missing road, see if there is an actual neighborhood by turning on the GPS tracks. There are always a large number of major construction projects in process. 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://www.dot.state.fl.us/publicinformationoffice/moreDOT/majorprojects.shtm Major FL Projects]


[http://drivetexas.org Texas driving conditions and road construction]
===U-turns===


<!-- [http://www.txdot.gov/inside-txdot/projects/studies/houston.html Houston area road construction]
In Florida, U-turns are allowed unless 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 [[Turn_restrictions#Turn_restrictions|the Wiki]])."


[http://www.i69texasalliance.com/ I-69] US-59 is being converted to interstate standards to become I-69. They have officially designated US-59 as I-69 through most of the Houston area already, but TxDot has been slow to make the changes on the signs. If there are any URs about US-59 not being I-69, simply explain TxDot has been slow to make changes. There are many maps which have already shown the changes through the area.
===Special Road Types===
-->


===U-turns===
All your questions can be answered here concerning Alleys, Non-driveable, Emergency/DOT, Ferries, and Railroads: [[Southeast#Special_Roads|Special Roads]]


===Cameras===


In Texas, 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 [[Turn_restrictions#Turn_restrictions|the Wiki]]). U-turns are not named unless there as an official sign. All U-turns along freeways are normally named "Turnaround."
Camera information is found here: [[Southeast#Cameras|Camera Information]]


===Alleys===
===Private Installations===


Alleys are '''not mapped''' in the State of Texas and '''should be deleted'''.  This has been confirmed per txemt.
Military Bases - Please contact {{Username|txemt}} or {{Username|driving79}} if you need to update a military base in Florida.


===Private Roads===
Gated Neighborhoods - Florida maps gated neighborhoods with the resident approach. Meaning, map the neighborhood if you were a resident, and had access to the neighborhood if you were one. Florida is the land of gated neighborhoods, please contact [[#Local Hosts|Local Hosts]] if you have any questions on how to map this correctly.
Private roads are used only for specific purposes. Before creating new private roads or working with existing private roads, please consult txemt.


===Cameras===
DO NOT MAP THE GUARD/GATE HOUSE AS A PLACE AREA OR POINT for a neighborhood.


'''Speed Cameras''' are illegal to use in the State of Texas
==Mapping Resources==
'''County Maps''': [[Southeast/Florida/Mapping_resources|County Maps]]


'''Red light cameras''' Are used in various places -- check for information for each municipality.<br />
'''FL DOT''': [http://www.dot.state.fl.us/ FL DOT Website]
For a list of DFW cameras, please click here: [[#Cameras_2 | DFW Cameras]]
 
==Mapping Resources==
'''Functional Class''': [http://www.txdot.gov/apps/statewide_mapping/StatewidePlanningMap.html TxDot Functional Class]


== Communication ==
== Communication ==
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'''Click here to get your [http://bit.ly/GetWazeSlackInvite Slack invitation]. Be sure to choose {{u|WazeMapRaid}} to the MapRaid question.'''
'''Click here to get your [http://bit.ly/GetWazeSlackInvite Slack invitation]. Be sure to choose {{u|WazeMapRaid}} to the MapRaid question.'''


If you have an issue getting into the slack team and channels, please reach out to one of the [[#Team members|MapRaid organizers]].
If you have an issue getting into the slack team and channels, please reach out to one of the [https://www.waze.com/forum/ucp.php?i=pm&mode=compose&username=driving79 MapRaid organizers].




=== Unlock and lock requests ===  
=== Unlock and Lock Requests ===  


Unlock and lock requests should be handled in your teams slack channel. Each team has at least one rank 5 editor, most have more, and all but one team has a rank 6 editor. If you cant get a response in your teams channel, you can try the [http://wazemapraid.slack.com/messages/-dallas-general/ general MapRaid! Dallas channel].
Unlock and lock requests should be handled in your teams slack channel. Each team has at least one rank 5 editor, most have more. If you can't get a response in your teams channel, you can try the [https://wazemapraid.slack.com/messages/mr-florida/ Florida MapRaid! Channel].


Due to the close group and rapid time frame for editing, we can accomplish things much faster if we handle it all in-house. There is no need to post unlock requests to the forum for MapRaid! related edits.
Due to the close group and rapid time frame for editing, we can accomplish things much faster if we handle it all in-house. There is no need to post unlock requests to the forum for MapRaid! related edits.
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*[[Permalink|How to make a Permalink]]
*[[Permalink|How to make a Permalink]]
*[[WME Chat|All about using the WME Chat]]
*[[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.
*[[Community Plugins, Extensions and Tools]] where you'll find 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.
*[[Texas|Texas Wiki]]
*[[Southeast|Southeast/Florida Wiki]]


=== Recommended Tools ===
=== Recommended Tools ===
* The [//greasyfork.org/en/scripts/7509-wme-mapraid-dallas-raid-overlay Dallas 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. <small>By: {{Username|Davielde}}, updated by {{Username|Rickzabel}}</small>
* The [https://greasyfork.org/en/scripts/8959-florida-mapraid-overlay Florida 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. <small>By: {{Username|Davielde}}, updated by {{Username|Rickzabel}}</small>


* [http://www.google.com/url?q=http%3A%2F%2Fwiki.waze.com%2Fwiki%2FUser%3ARickzabel%2FUrComments%2F&sa=D&sntz=1&usg=AFQjCNF3YdPXqECiZuPNd9F3MqtR2xgSiQ UrComments] - a tremendous time and labor saving tool with automation and integration with URO+, to help with working URs. Read the documentation. <small>By: {{Username|Rickzabel}}</small>
* The [https://greasyfork.org/en/scripts/8979-wme-mapoverlay-for-florida-county Overlay for Florida Counties] is available on GreasyFork and indicates what county you are in on the map as you work. You will need TamperMonkey (Chrome) or GreaseMonkey (Firefox) to install and use this. <small>By: {{Username|Davielde}}, updated by {{Username|ggrane}}</small>


* [http://w-tools.org/PlaceBrowser?group=MapRaidDallas Place Browser] - This tool lists all places in the specified area, and flags some things that MIGHT be problems.  It is up to you to decide what to do with this information. Be sure to apply the global, national, and local guidelines for places. Be sure to click the About tab to get an overview of the tool. <small>By: {{Username|Joyriding}}</small><!-- <br>'''{{red|NOTE:}} All Places edits should be handled EXCLUSIVELY by Team 10 - PURs, Waze Sheets.''' -->
* [[User:Rickzabel/URComments|UrComments] - a tremendous time and labor saving tool with automation and integration with URO+, to help with working URs. Read the documentation. <small>By: {{Username|Rickzabel}}</small>
 
* [https://w-tools.org/PlaceBrowser?group=MapRaidFlorida Place Browser] - This tool lists all places in the specified area, and flags some things that MIGHT be problems.  It is up to you to decide what to do with this information. Be sure to apply the global, national, and local guidelines for places. Be sure to click the About tab to get an overview of the tool. <small>By: {{Username|Joyriding}}</small><!-- <br>'''{{red|NOTE:}} All Places edits should be handled EXCLUSIVELY by Team 10 - PURs, Waze Sheets.''' -->


* 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. <small>By: {{Username|Xevell}}</small>
* 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. <small>By: {{Username|Xevell}}</small>
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* [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 [http://www.waze.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=819&t=95038 here]. <small>By: {{Username|Dummyd2}}</small>
* [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 [http://www.waze.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=819&t=95038 here]. <small>By: {{Username|Dummyd2}}</small>
** Tapermonkey/Greasmonkey is required to use this script
** Tapermonkey/Greasmonkey is required to use this script
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{{Mbox|type=forum|text=Click [http://www.waze.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=237&t=123311 here to view the MapRaid! Texas forum] thread}}


== Mapraid edit lists ==
== Mapraid edit lists ==
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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 these forms, sheets, and see the 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 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='''These editing tasks have been delegated to specific editors for future completion at the end of MapRaid! {{RootPage}}. {{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]].'''}}<br />
'''<big>Please enter new information on [http://docs.google.com/forms/d/1WNj-n8T_S5Hf7FIb27gy0hbLS3pNSzMA2YlSe7ZBwBk/viewform this form]</big>'''
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| colspan="4" style="background-color:#E2EFF3; text-align:center" |{{large|MapRaid! Florida}}<br/>Regional Coordinator: {{Username|driving79}}
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! scope="col" width="200px" bgcolor="#93c4d3"|Username (rank)
! scope="col" width="250px" bgcolor="#93c4d3"|Team Assigned
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{{AM/Editor|t0cableguy|5|01 - Tampa/St Pete|badge1=sm}}|| rowspan=14 style=background-color:white | [[File:Mapraid_Florida_group_01.png|center|200px|link=https://www.waze.com/editor/?env=usa&lon=-82.56888&lat=27.88973&layers=3493&zoom=0]]<br><small>''Team map area. Click image to open Waze Map Editor (WME) to this location''<br><br>[https://wazemapraid.slack.com/messages/mr-florida_1/ ''#''Slack Channel]</small>{{anchor|01 - Tampa/St Pete}}
{{AM/Editor|HuckD|5|01 - Tampa/St Pete|badge1=sm}}
{{AM/Editor|Machete808|5|01 - Tampa/St Pete|badge1=sm}}
{{AM/Editor|SanzClew|4|01 - Tampa/St Pete|badge1=am}}
{{AM/Editor|autenil|3|01 - Tampa/St Pete|badge1=am}}
{{AM/Editor|bundlegut|3|01 - Tampa/St Pete|badge1=am}}
{{AM/Editor|Hawkeyevaw124|3|01 - Tampa/St Pete}}
{{AM/Editor|jep65|3|01 - Tampa/St Pete|badge1=am}}
{{AM/Editor|rickzabel|3|01 - Tampa/St Pete}}
{{AM/Editor|Barfmanthegreat|2|01 - Tampa/St Pete|badge1=am}}
{{AM/Editor|JakePost|2|01 - Tampa/St Pete}}
{{AM/Editor|Japoro|2|01 - Tampa/St Pete}}
{{AM/Editor|jlspence99|2|01 - Tampa/St Pete|badge1=am}}
{{AM/Editor|FrankHewes|1|01 - Tampa/St Pete}}{{anchor|02 - Lakeland}}
{{AM/Editor|orbitc|6|02 - Lakeland|badge1=rc|badge2=lc}}|| rowspan=11 style=background-color:white | [[File:Mapraid_Florida_group_02.jpg|center|200px|link=https://www.waze.com/editor/?env=usa&lon=-81.92481&lat=28.04377&layers=3493&zoom=0]]<br><small>''Team map area. Click image to open Waze Map Editor (WME) to this location''<br><br>[https://wazemapraid.slack.com/messages/mr-florida_2/ ''#''Slack Channel]</small>{{anchor|02 - Lakeland}}
{{AM/Editor|bz2012|5|02 - Lakeland|badge1=sm}}
{{AM/Editor|PleaseDriveFast|4|02 - Lakeland|badge1=am|badge2=m}}
{{AM/Editor|Kinematic|3|02 - Lakeland|badge1=am}}
{{AM/Editor|SAR85|3|02 - Lakeland|badge1=am}}
{{AM/Editor|Uscwaller|3|02 - Lakeland|badge1=am}}
{{AM/Editor|ctheseridges|2|02 - Lakeland}}
{{AM/Editor|SetApart4Christ|2|02 - Lakeland}}
{{AM/Editor|Tsudonihm|2|02 - Lakeland}}
{{AM/Editor|Twintiggrz|2|02 - Lakeland}}
{{AM/Editor|z00k|2|02 - Lakeland}}{{anchor|03 - Palm Bay}}
{{AM/Editor|havanaday|6|03 - Palm Bay|badge1=rc|badge2=lc}}|| rowspan=11 style=background-color:white | [[File:Mapraid_Florida_group_03.jpg|center|200px|link=https://www.waze.com/editor/?env=usa&lon=-80.63209&lat=27.94599&layers=3493&zoom=0]]<br><small>''Team map area. Click image to open Waze Map Editor (WME) to this location''<br><br>[https://wazemapraid.slack.com/messages/mr-florida_3/ ''#''Slack Channel]</small>{{anchor|03 - Palm Bay}}
{{AM/Editor|SkiDooGuy|5|03 - Palm Bay|badge1=cm|badge2=m}}
{{AM/Editor|irowiki|4|03 - Palm Bay|badge1=am}}
{{AM/Editor|grsmhiker|3|03 - Palm Bay|badge1=am}}
{{AM/Editor|JButz2|3|03 - Palm Bay|badge1=am}}
{{AM/Editor|MichiganRoadRunner|2|03 - Palm Bay}}
{{AM/Editor|Tater-Head|2|03 - Palm Bay}}
{{AM/Editor|TheLastTatertot|2|03 - Palm Bay}}
{{AM/Editor|saddlehump|1|03 - Palm Bay}}{{anchor|04 - Fort Pierce}}
{{AM/Editor|Jakflash|5|04 - Fort Pierce|badge1=sm}}|| rowspan=10 style=background-color:white | [[File:Mapraid_Florida_group_04.jpg|center|200px|link=https://www.waze.com/editor/?env=usa&lon=-80.33580&lat=27.32308&layers=3493&zoom=0]]<br><small>''Team map area. Click image to open Waze Map Editor (WME) to this location''<br><br>[https://wazemapraid.slack.com/messages/mr-florida_4/ ''#''Slack Channel]</small>{{anchor|04 - Fort Pierce}}
{{AM/Editor|bart99gt|5|04 - Fort Pierce|badge1=sm}}
{{AM/Editor|Joyriding|4|04 - Fort Pierce|badge1=am}}
{{AM/Editor|geopgeop|3|04 - Fort Pierce|badge1=am}}
{{AM/Editor|jbrianj|3|04 - Fort Pierce|badge1=am}}
{{AM/Editor|MRedRaider|3|04 - Fort Pierce|badge1=am}}
{{AM/Editor|subcritical71|3|04 - Fort Pierce|badge1=am}}
{{AM/Editor|HeladoCaliente|2|04 - Fort Pierce|badge1=am}}
{{AM/Editor|Mulligan87|2|04 - Fort Pierce}}{{anchor|05 - Sarasota}}
{{AM/Editor|sketch|6|05 - Sarasota|badge1=gc|badge2=mgc}}|| rowspan=11 style=background-color:white | [[File:Mapraid_Florida_group_05.jpg|center|200px|link=https://www.waze.com/editor/?env=usa&lon=-82.36381&lat=27.29868&layers=3493&zoom=0]]<br><small>''Team map area. Click image to open Waze Map Editor (WME) to this location''<br><br>[https://wazemapraid.slack.com/messages/mr-florida_5/ ''#''Slack Channel]</small>{{anchor|05 - Sarasota}}
{{AM/Editor|MojaveCactusMonkey|5|05 - Sarasota|badge1=sm|badge2=m}}
{{AM/Editor|cmmobile|4|05 - Sarasota|badge1=am}}
{{AM/Editor|Dmcrandall|4|05 - Sarasota|badge1=sm|badge2=m}}
{{AM/Editor|DaveKS14|3|05 - Sarasota|badge1=am}}
{{AM/Editor|eeschuler|3|05 - Sarasota|badge1=am}}
{{AM/Editor|moogonk|3|05 - Sarasota}}
{{AM/Editor|MrByte_OnTheRoad|3|05 - Sarasota|badge1=am}}
{{AM/Editor|aestewa|2|05 - Sarasota}}
{{AM/Editor|DashKS|2|05 - Sarasota}}
{{AM/Editor|iteachthefuture|2|05 - Sarasota}}{{anchor|06 - Swamp}}
{{AM/Editor|jstrangfeld|5|06 - Swamp|badge1=sm}}|| rowspan=10 style=background-color:white | [[File:Mapraid_Florida_group_06.jpg|center|200px|link=https://www.waze.com/editor/?env=usa&lon=-81.82788&lat=26.87809&layers=3493&zoom=0]]<br><small>''Team map area. Click image to open Waze Map Editor (WME) to this location''<br><br>[https://wazemapraid.slack.com/messages/mr-florida_6/ ''#''Slack Channel]</small>{{anchor|06 - Swamp}}
{{AM/Editor|kudu12323|4|06 - Swamp|badge1=am}}
{{AM/Editor|jr1982jr|3|06 - Swamp|badge1=am}}
{{AM/Editor|JustinS83|3|06 - Swamp}}
{{AM/Editor|Nimbus-|3|06 - Swamp|badge1=am}}
{{AM/Editor|Rooksie|3|06 - Swamp}}
{{AM/Editor|theups|3|06 - Swamp|badge1=m}}
{{AM/Editor|awhardin|2|06 - Swamp}}
{{AM/Editor|dchary2418|2|06 - Swamp}}
{{AM/Editor|KeepFSUSafe|2|06 - Swamp|badge1=am}}{{anchor|07 - Broward/Palm Beach}}
{{AM/Editor|txemt|6|07 - Broward/Palm Beach|badge1=rc|badge2=lc}}|| rowspan=13 style=background-color:white | [[File:Mapraid_Florida_group_07.jpg|center|200px|link=https://www.waze.com/editor/?env=usa&lon=-80.22113&lat=26.66291&layers=3493&zoom=0]]<br><small>''Team map area. Click image to open Waze Map Editor (WME) to this location''<br><br>[https://wazemapraid.slack.com/messages/mr-florida_7/ ''#''Slack Channel]</small>{{anchor|07 - Broward/Palm Beach}}
{{AM/Editor|karlcr9911|5|07 - Broward/Palm Beach|badge1=sm}}
{{AM/Editor|shadoh|5|07 - Broward/Palm Beach|badge1=sm}}
{{AM/Editor|coontex|4|07 - Broward/Palm Beach|badge1=am}}
{{AM/Editor|Made2Map|4|07 - Broward/Palm Beach}}
{{AM/Editor|Ryanh85|3|07 - Broward/Palm Beach|badge1=am}}
{{AM/Editor|spedracr|3|07 - Broward/Palm Beach}}
{{AM/Editor|triage685|3|07 - Broward/Palm Beach|badge1=am}}
{{AM/Editor|banchormin|2|07 - Broward/Palm Beach}}
{{AM/Editor|brprigge|2|07 - Broward/Palm Beach|badge1=am}}
{{AM/Editor|mudge42|2|07 - Broward/Palm Beach|badge1=am}}
{{AM/Editor|daref8|1|07 - Broward/Palm Beach}}
{{AM/Editor|UnassumingLocalGuy|1|07 - Broward/Palm Beach}}{{anchor|08 - Broward/Dade}}
{{AM/Editor|spankdog|6|08 - Broward/Dade|badge1=lc|badge2=mlc}}|| rowspan=13 style=background-color:white | [[File:Mapraid_Florida_group_08.jpg|center|200px|link=https://www.waze.com/editor/?env=usa&lon=-80.23109&lat=25.88219&layers=3493&zoom=0]]<br><small>''Team map area. Click image to open Waze Map Editor (WME) to this location''<br><br>[https://wazemapraid.slack.com/messages/mr-florida_8/ ''#''Slack Channel]</small>{{anchor|08 - Broward/Dade}}
{{AM/Editor|ct13|5|08 - Broward/Dade|badge1=sm}}
{{AM/Editor|ggrane|5|08 - Broward/Dade|badge1=sm}}
{{AM/Editor|kwrigh01|4|08 - Broward/Dade|badge1=am|badge2=m}}
{{AM/Editor|SteveInArk|4|08 - Broward/Dade|badge1=am}}
{{AM/Editor|turnertr|4|08 - Broward/Dade|badge1=am}}
{{AM/Editor|jroman7|3|08 - Broward/Dade|badge1=am}}
{{AM/Editor|serega_12|3|08 - Broward/Dade|badge1=am}}
{{AM/Editor|AJSmoke|2|08 - Broward/Dade}}
{{AM/Editor|ComstockMine|2|08 - Broward/Dade}}
{{AM/Editor|lordmogra|2|08 - Broward/Dade}}
{{AM/Editor|mrsmith66|2|08 - Broward/Dade}}{{anchor|09 - Fort Myers}}
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{{AM/Editor|ialangford|5|09 - Fort Myers|badge1=sm}}
{{AM/Editor|ply8808|5|09 - Fort Myers|badge1=cm|badge2=m}}
{{AM/Editor|mike0723|4|09 - Fort Myers|badge1=am}}
{{AM/Editor|BruceQC|3|09 - Fort Myers}}
{{AM/Editor|eaglejm7|3|09 - Fort Myers|badge1=am}}
{{AM/Editor|Ohmanrayman|3|09 - Fort Myers}}
{{AM/Editor|Young7Up|3|09 - Fort Myers}}
{{AM/Editor|AvedYah|2|09 - Fort Myers}}
{{AM/Editor|Crew_Rest|2|09 - Fort Myers}}
{{AM/Editor|wallydury|2|09 - Fort Myers}}
{{AM/Editor|SteveGrin|1|09 - Fort Myers}}{{anchor|}}
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[[Category:Mapraid]]

Latest revision as of 19:09, 9 May 2017

 MapRaid! Florida has begun on 2015-04-04, Saturday. 19:00 UTC. The raid will last for roughly 7 days.
Registration for the MapRaid! is now closed. To hear about future MapRaids please join the MapRaid #Slack.

Welcome to Florida!

Mission

Our primary mission is to fix what is broken as well as fine tune what is already working. This will be handled through a variety of methods:

  • Handling URs, PURs, and MPs (and fixing already approved places)
  • Fixing streets (correcting elevation, turns, extra nodes, alternate names, etc)
  • Routing corrections (usually found in URs or by randomly attempting to route between points and looking for irregularities)
  • FC errors (but do not downgrade without getting local guidance! See FC warning immediately below.) - FC will mostly be handled by rank 5/6 editors in this raid.

Local Hosts

ggrane (PM [Help])   - Florida SM

t0cableguy (PM [Help])   - Florida SM

jakflash (PM [Help])   - Florida SM

HuckD (PM [Help])   - Georgia SM

BruceQC (PM [Help])   - Rank 3

jbrianj (PM [Help])   - Rank 3

spedracr (PM [Help])   - Rank 3

uscwaller (PM [Help])   - Rank 3

Young7Up (PM [Help])   - Rank 3

barfmanthegreat (PM [Help])   - Rank 2

crew_rest (PM [Help])   - Rank 2

dashks (PM [Help])   - Rank 2

heladocaliente (PM [Help])   - Rank 2

keepfsusafe (PM [Help])   - Rank 2

Twintiggrz (PM [Help])   - Rank 2

txemt (PM [Help])   - Rank 6 RC/Champ

driving79 (PM [Help])   - Rank 6 SE RC/Champ

Important!

 Please DO NOT EDIT ANYTHING IN OR NEAR A THEME PARK!!! It does not matter what rank you are, do not touch it. This means, no editing roads, URs, PURs, MPs, or anything else in or near a theme park/major attraction. If you find anything wrong, please ask one of the SM Local Hosts.


Please do not alter any of the following roads:

  • I-275 in Tampa, FL
  • US-19 in Clearwater/St.Pete, FL area
  • Selmon Expressway in Tampa, FL
  • I-4 anywhere in Florida
  • I-595 in Broward County / S Fl
  • I-95 in Broward County / S Fl
  • Dolphin Expressway in Dade County / S Fl
  • Palmetto Expressway in Dade County / S Fl

If you think you have found an issue for any of the above, please consult with a Local Host PRIOR to any changes. All of these roads are under heavy construction, or have complex restrictions.


Please do not alter any of the following road types without first consulting a Local Host (unless changes are being made to match Functional Classification (FC)): Freeway, Ramp, Major Highway, minor Highway, Primary Street. You may edit these roads, but do not change the type of the segment (excluding FC work). Confirmation should be obtained before making changes to any of these road types that go against FC.

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.

Anything locked at 5 or 6? Please check with a local editor before making changes.
If you are a rank 5 or 6 editor - 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

Functional Class: Install the free ARCGIS viewer and download the FC layer. Do not use the IMAP website from FL DOT, it is outdated.

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

FL DOT functional classification classifies roads as

  • A Principal Arterial-Interstate, Freeways, or Expressways is a  Freeway .
  • A Principal Arterial-Other is a  Major Highway .
  • A US Highway (US-XX) classified as a Minor Arterial is a  Major Highway .
  • A Minor Arterial is a  Minor Highway .
  • A State Highway (SR-XX) classified as a Collector is a  Minor Highway .
  • A Major or Minor Collector is a  Primary Street .
  • A County Route (CR-XX) classified as a Collector is a  Primary Street .
  • All other roads are to be classified as  Street 

Road Locking Standard

There are some cases that do not adhere to this standard, such as any theme park type areas in Orlando (5/6). Further, all gates at gated communities / private installation should be locked to at least 5.

Standard for locking roads in the southeast region:
Segment Type Default locks
 Freeway  5
 Ramp  5
 Major Highway  5
 Minor Highway  4
 Primary Street  3
 Street  1
 • • • • Ferry • • • •   5
 |-|-|-|-|-|-|-|-|-| Railroad |-|-|-|-|-|-|-|-|-|  2

Elevation

In general, all freeways should have an elevation of ground. Roads running over or under the freeways will have an elevation of +1 or -1. Where two freeways cross, the overpass should generally have +1 elevation. More complicated junctions may need more complicated treatment; apply the principal of "freeway defines ground level whenever possible" and keep elevations as sensible as possible. Remember that this region is not very hilly.

UR & MP Guidance

Responding to Update Requests (URs), Place Update Requests (PURs), and Map Problems (MPs) will be the primary focus of the MapRaid teams. Please make sure to follow the guidance on dealing with URs, PURs, and MPs as they are clearly explained in the UR wiki page. Be especially careful to always leave a comment when closing a UR to explain why you are closing it, or how you fixed it. If there is no problem with the map to fix, don't mark it as solved, mark it as "Not Identified".

Our only variation for the MapRaid from the general guidance on handling URs, is that we are reducing the 7 day wait periods to 4 days. If you need to ask the reporter a question, you still must comment and wait 4 days, then if no response, put another comment as to why you are closing the UR before closing as "Not Identified". If you are able to fully diagnose and fix the problem, then comment what the fix was, and close it as "Solved".

We will not be sending reminder comments after the 4 days. We send one comment asking for info, if there is no response after 4 days, close the UR. Please try to solve the UR, if that's not possible mark it as Not Identified. (We should still be sending a closing comment before closing, and it's OK to send follow up comments if you need additional information after the first response.)

Please keep UR response comments to a minimum, short and to the point. Aim for no more than 3-4 lines total. The UrComments script already has a long list of canned UR responses which have been vetted by a group of senior editors.

If a UR is a [NOTE] or [CONSTRUCTION] type, do not close this UR unless you are the reporter.


Place Editing

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 section of the Southeast wiki to get these places corrected.

The following exceptions to the national guidance are NOT mapped in FL:

  • interchanges/junctions
  • water (if a major body of water that is missing from the map, ask the RC or an SM)
  • islands
  • beaches
  • toll plazas

Exceptions to a point or area that ARE mapped in the southeast:

  • Post Office is an area
  • Car Dealership is always a point


For Place Harmonization, please click here!


Please use good judgement when approving photos. Any photo which has nothing to do with the actual place, reject. This is including, but not limited to body parts, car parts, bathrooms, children, & animals. If you're not sure, please ask one of the senior editors.

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 local host if you need help identifying gas station information.

For editors below rank 3, once you have completely filled out a gas station with the minimum required information, please lock to your level and then ask for a lock request.

Finally, DO NOT USE THE BRAND "UNBRANDED". If it is a no brand gas station, just leave the brand field blank.

Places Locking Standard

  • Lock at rank 5: hospitals, universities, park and ride lots, arenas, airports.
  • Lock at 3: any other place that has at least a correct category, correct name, and correct address with house number..
  • If you cannot lock high enough because of rank, lock as high as you can, and get help from a higher-ranked editor to lock properly. You can keep a personal list of Permalinks to share with the other editor.

Toll Roads

It is our custom to mark the toll checkbox on the entire sections of Toll Roads to include those ramps which are tolled. If you have a question about one of these lanes, please contact a Local Host.

Construction

There may be some roads which are not on the editor, so if you see a missing road, see if there is an actual neighborhood by turning on the GPS tracks. There are always a large number of major construction projects in process. 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: Major FL Projects

U-turns

In Florida, U-turns are allowed unless 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)."

Special Road Types

All your questions can be answered here concerning Alleys, Non-driveable, Emergency/DOT, Ferries, and Railroads: Special Roads

Cameras

Camera information is found here: Camera Information

Private Installations

Military Bases - Please contact txemt (PM [Help])   or driving79 (PM [Help])   if you need to update a military base in Florida.

Gated Neighborhoods - Florida maps gated neighborhoods with the resident approach. Meaning, map the neighborhood if you were a resident, and had access to the neighborhood if you were one. Florida is the land of gated neighborhoods, please contact Local Hosts if you have any questions on how to map this correctly.

DO NOT MAP THE GUARD/GATE HOUSE AS A PLACE AREA OR POINT for a neighborhood.

Mapping Resources

County Maps: County Maps

FL DOT: FL DOT Website

Communication

Communication will be handled primarily in #Slack Channels and WME chat can also be used. The WME Chat addon is recommended. Special Slack channels will be set up and named by raid location and group. Please be sure to join the slack WazeMapRaid Team and join the channels for the specific MapRaid and group you are assigned to.

Click here to get your Slack invitation. Be sure to choose WazeMapRaid to the MapRaid question.

If you have an issue getting into the slack team and channels, please reach out to one of the MapRaid organizers.


Unlock and Lock Requests

Unlock and lock requests should be handled in your teams slack channel. Each team has at least one rank 5 editor, most have more. If you can't get a response in your teams channel, you can try the Florida MapRaid! Channel.

Due to the close group and rapid time frame for editing, we can accomplish things much faster if we handle it all in-house. There is no need to post unlock requests to the forum for MapRaid! related edits.

Unlock requests should include the permalink preferably without layers, the changes you would like to make, and the reasoning behind the changes you'd like to make.

Reference Links

The Basics

Recommended Tools

  • [[User:Rickzabel/URComments|UrComments] - a tremendous time and labor saving tool with automation and integration with URO+, to help with working URs. Read the documentation. By: Rickzabel (PM [Help])  
  • Place Browser - This tool lists all places in the specified area, and flags some things that MIGHT be problems. It is up to you to decide what to do with this information. Be sure to apply the global, national, and local guidelines for places. Be sure to click the About tab to get an overview of the tool. By: Joyriding (PM [Help])  
  • 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. By: Dummyd2 (PM [Help])  
    • Tapermonkey/Greasmonkey is required to use this script

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 these forms, sheets, and see the lists.

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.


View sheet as full Webpage

Place Name Harmonization

These name spellings are standardized so that Wazers will receive consistent results when searching in the client. Please use them when you edit one of these chain or franchise businesses.

If you don't find the business you're looking for, please use this form to submit the missing information.


View this list full-screen in Google Sheets

Groups

MapRaid! Florida
Regional Coordinator: driving79 (PM [Help])  
Username (rank) Team Assigned Comments Team Area
t0cableguy(5) [PM [Help]]  01 - Tampa/St Pete

Team map area. Click image to open Waze Map Editor (WME) to this location

#Slack Channel
HuckD(5) [PM [Help]]  01 - Tampa/St Pete
Machete808(5) [PM [Help]]  01 - Tampa/St Pete
SanzClew(4) [PM [Help]]  01 - Tampa/St Pete
autenil(3) [PM [Help]]  01 - Tampa/St Pete
bundlegut(3) [PM [Help]]  01 - Tampa/St Pete
Hawkeyevaw124(3) [PM [Help]]  01 - Tampa/St Pete
jep65(3) [PM [Help]]  01 - Tampa/St Pete
rickzabel(3) [PM [Help]]  01 - Tampa/St Pete
Barfmanthegreat(2) [PM [Help]]  01 - Tampa/St Pete
JakePost(2) [PM [Help]]  01 - Tampa/St Pete
Japoro(2) [PM [Help]]  01 - Tampa/St Pete
jlspence99(2) [PM [Help]]  01 - Tampa/St Pete
FrankHewes(1) [PM [Help]]  01 - Tampa/St Pete
orbitc(6) [PM [Help]]  02 - Lakeland

Team map area. Click image to open Waze Map Editor (WME) to this location

#Slack Channel
bz2012(5) [PM [Help]]  02 - Lakeland
PleaseDriveFast(4) [PM [Help]]  02 - Lakeland
Kinematic(3) [PM [Help]]  02 - Lakeland
SAR85(3) [PM [Help]]  02 - Lakeland
Uscwaller(3) [PM [Help]]  02 - Lakeland
ctheseridges(2) [PM [Help]]  02 - Lakeland
SetApart4Christ(2) [PM [Help]]  02 - Lakeland
Tsudonihm(2) [PM [Help]]  02 - Lakeland
Twintiggrz(2) [PM [Help]]  02 - Lakeland
z00k(2) [PM [Help]]  02 - Lakeland
havanaday(6) [PM [Help]]  03 - Palm Bay

Team map area. Click image to open Waze Map Editor (WME) to this location

#Slack Channel
SkiDooGuy(5) [PM [Help]]  03 - Palm Bay
irowiki(4) [PM [Help]]  03 - Palm Bay
grsmhiker(3) [PM [Help]]  03 - Palm Bay
JButz2(3) [PM [Help]]  03 - Palm Bay
MichiganRoadRunner(2) [PM [Help]]  03 - Palm Bay
Tater-Head(2) [PM [Help]]  03 - Palm Bay
TheLastTatertot(2) [PM [Help]]  03 - Palm Bay
saddlehump(1) [PM [Help]]  03 - Palm Bay
Jakflash(5) [PM [Help]]  04 - Fort Pierce

Team map area. Click image to open Waze Map Editor (WME) to this location

#Slack Channel
bart99gt(5) [PM [Help]]  04 - Fort Pierce
Joyriding(4) [PM [Help]]  04 - Fort Pierce
geopgeop(3) [PM [Help]]  04 - Fort Pierce
jbrianj(3) [PM [Help]]  04 - Fort Pierce
MRedRaider(3) [PM [Help]]  04 - Fort Pierce
subcritical71(3) [PM [Help]]  04 - Fort Pierce
HeladoCaliente(2) [PM [Help]]  04 - Fort Pierce
Mulligan87(2) [PM [Help]]  04 - Fort Pierce
sketch(6) [PM [Help]]  05 - Sarasota

Team map area. Click image to open Waze Map Editor (WME) to this location

#Slack Channel
MojaveCactusMonkey(5) [PM [Help]]  05 - Sarasota
cmmobile(4) [PM [Help]]  05 - Sarasota
Dmcrandall(4) [PM [Help]]  05 - Sarasota
DaveKS14(3) [PM [Help]]  05 - Sarasota
eeschuler(3) [PM [Help]]  05 - Sarasota
moogonk(3) [PM [Help]]  05 - Sarasota
MrByte_OnTheRoad(3) [PM [Help]]  05 - Sarasota
aestewa(2) [PM [Help]]  05 - Sarasota
DashKS(2) [PM [Help]]  05 - Sarasota
iteachthefuture(2) [PM [Help]]  05 - Sarasota
jstrangfeld(5) [PM [Help]]  06 - Swamp

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#Slack Channel
kudu12323(4) [PM [Help]]  06 - Swamp
jr1982jr(3) [PM [Help]]  06 - Swamp
JustinS83(3) [PM [Help]]  06 - Swamp
Nimbus-(3) [PM [Help]]  06 - Swamp
Rooksie(3) [PM [Help]]  06 - Swamp
theups(3) [PM [Help]]  06 - Swamp
awhardin(2) [PM [Help]]  06 - Swamp
dchary2418(2) [PM [Help]]  06 - Swamp
KeepFSUSafe(2) [PM [Help]]  06 - Swamp
txemt(6) [PM [Help]]  07 - Broward/Palm Beach

Team map area. Click image to open Waze Map Editor (WME) to this location

#Slack Channel
karlcr9911(5) [PM [Help]]  07 - Broward/Palm Beach
shadoh(5) [PM [Help]]  07 - Broward/Palm Beach
coontex(4) [PM [Help]]  07 - Broward/Palm Beach
Made2Map(4) [PM [Help]]  07 - Broward/Palm Beach
Ryanh85(3) [PM [Help]]  07 - Broward/Palm Beach
spedracr(3) [PM [Help]]  07 - Broward/Palm Beach
triage685(3) [PM [Help]]  07 - Broward/Palm Beach
banchormin(2) [PM [Help]]  07 - Broward/Palm Beach
brprigge(2) [PM [Help]]  07 - Broward/Palm Beach
mudge42(2) [PM [Help]]  07 - Broward/Palm Beach
daref8(1) [PM [Help]]  07 - Broward/Palm Beach
UnassumingLocalGuy(1) [PM [Help]]  07 - Broward/Palm Beach
spankdog(6) [PM [Help]]  08 - Broward/Dade

Team map area. Click image to open Waze Map Editor (WME) to this location

#Slack Channel
ct13(5) [PM [Help]]  08 - Broward/Dade
ggrane(5) [PM [Help]]  08 - Broward/Dade
kwrigh01(4) [PM [Help]]  08 - Broward/Dade
SteveInArk(4) [PM [Help]]  08 - Broward/Dade
turnertr(4) [PM [Help]]  08 - Broward/Dade
jroman7(3) [PM [Help]]  08 - Broward/Dade
serega_12(3) [PM [Help]]  08 - Broward/Dade
AJSmoke(2) [PM [Help]]  08 - Broward/Dade
ComstockMine(2) [PM [Help]]  08 - Broward/Dade
lordmogra(2) [PM [Help]]  08 - Broward/Dade
mrsmith66(2) [PM [Help]]  08 - Broward/Dade
driving79(6) [PM [Help]]  09 - Fort Myers

Team map area. Click image to open Waze Map Editor (WME) to this location

#Slack Channel
ialangford(5) [PM [Help]]  09 - Fort Myers
ply8808(5) [PM [Help]]  09 - Fort Myers
mike0723(4) [PM [Help]]  09 - Fort Myers
BruceQC(3) [PM [Help]]  09 - Fort Myers
eaglejm7(3) [PM [Help]]  09 - Fort Myers
Ohmanrayman(3) [PM [Help]]  09 - Fort Myers
Young7Up(3) [PM [Help]]  09 - Fort Myers
AvedYah(2) [PM [Help]]  09 - Fort Myers
Crew_Rest(2) [PM [Help]]  09 - Fort Myers
wallydury(2) [PM [Help]]  09 - Fort Myers
SteveGrin(1) [PM [Help]]  09 - Fort Myers
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