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An Area Manager (AM) is a Waze community member (a user) who wishes to take a proactive role in maintaining specific areas of the Waze map. How deeply involved and how much time an area manager spends maintaining the Waze map varies greatly.

Duties

Duties of an area manager include, but are not necessarily limited to:

Respond to and correct user update requests on the Update Requests layer.
Process and resolve map errors/problems as shown on the Map Problems layer.
Make changes to the map when road construction projects start and finish by maintaining new geometry, adding or deleting roads and disconnecting and re-connecting ramps.
Maintain speed and red-light cameras by processing reports of devices from Waze drivers.
Act as a mentor to other editors, offering advice in both the forums and when you see improper edits on the map.

Prerequisites

The position of Area Manager is by appointment. To become an area manager, you must meet the prerequisites and then submit your application.

Prospective Area Managers should already...

have at least a few months of experience editing the Waze maps regularly.
have read and followed the guidelines for mapping found in the wiki, starting at the Waze Map Editing page.
have completed at least 5000 quality edits.
have a real Waze username which does not start with usa_ or world_.
have forum PMs enabled and associated with a valid and verifiable email address.
be active in the Waze forums, asking questions, and even providing guidance for newer editors, if possible.

Note that Area Manager appointments expire after 90 days of inactivity, but can be extended by contacting the appropriate RC.

Required reading

Before applying to become an AM, you will be expected to have read the following wiki pages and forums.

Wiki

Map Editing Quick-start Guide
Best map editing practice
Map Editing Tips and Hints
Waze Map Editor and all the Editing manual links therein

Be sure to also find and read the editing guidelines specific to your state.

Forum

You should also read these forum posts and know where your state's Unlock Request is located

Application process

Identifying your area

Before you head off to submit your application for AM, use the Waze Map Editor, position the map and set the zoom level to show the area you want to manage. Make a Permalink of the area and copy the address from the address bar in your browser.

Territory

More than one Area Manager can manage the same area.
Areas can overlap, be smaller or larger.
You can also be the AM for more than one area. Notice the green area of the map has four managers.

Application form

If you would like to become an Area Manager or expand your existing area, you will need to complete an application form covered in this forum.

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-<span style="color: red;">''The specific details of the Area Manager role are currently under review within the Waze community. Some of the information below is currently out of date. Please review the [http://www.waze.com/forum forums] for more information. Once the role changes are finalized, this section will be updated as required.''</span><br>
+<br/>An '''Area Manager''' ('''AM''') is a Waze community member (a user) who wishes to take a proactive role in maintaining specific areas of the Waze map. How deeply involved and how much time an area manager spends maintaining the Waze map varies greatly.
+== Duties ==
-An Area Manager is a Waze community member (a user) who wishes to take an active and proactive role in maintaining specific areas of the Waze map. How deeply involved and how much time an Area Manager spends maintaining the Waze map varies greatly. Duties of an Area Manager include, but not necessarily limited to:
+Duties of an area manager include, but are not necessarily limited to:
-* Make changes to the map when road construction projects complete and road geometry needs to be changed, or roads added or removed from the map.
-* Edit road construction areas, especially for closures so that users are not routed into those areas.
-* Respond to and act on Update Requests from Waze drivers.
-* Maintain speed and red-light cameras, processing reports of devices from Waze drivers.
-* Process and resolve Map Errors or Problems as shown on that layer in the Waze Map Editor.
-* Act as a mentor to other editors, offering advice in both the forums and when you see improper edits on the map.
+*Respond to and correct user update requests on the [[Update Requests in Waze Map Editor|Update Requests]] layer.
+*Process and resolve map errors/problems as shown on the [[Map Problems in Waze Map Editor|Map Problems]] layer.
+*Make changes to the map when road construction projects start and finish by maintaining new geometry, adding or deleting roads and disconnecting and re-connecting ramps.
+*Maintain speed and red-light cameras by processing reports of devices from Waze drivers.
+*Act as a mentor to other editors, offering advice in both the forums and when you see improper edits on the map.
-==How to Become an Area Manager==
+== Prerequisites  ==
-''The Area Manager role ''
-To become an Area Manager, use [[Map_Editing_(new_Editor)|the Waze Map Editor]] and position the map and set the zoom level to show the area you want to manage. Click on [[Map_Editing_(new_Editor)#Permalink|Permalink]] and then copy the address from the address bar in your browser. Fill out the form [https://docs.google.com/a/waze.com/spreadsheet/viewform?formkey=dGl6TVF2bzFtdHRWUDVzR3N5TllZanc6MA#gid=0 here]and submit.
+The position of Area Manager is by appointment. To become an area manager, you must meet the prerequisites and then submit your application.
-There can be more than one Area Manager in the same area. Areas can overlap, or be smaller or larger. And you can be the Area Manager for more than one area.
+Prospective Area Managers should already...
-== Join the community on the Area Manager Display Map ==
+*have at least a few months of experience editing the Waze maps regularly.
-'''While this has no affect on your ability to edit in Waze''', consider adding yourself to the [http://g.co/maps/bnvna Waze Area Manager Global Map on Google maps] once you have received your Area Manager access!  Join the community of Waze editors by showing your presence here and [http://www.waze.com/forum joining in the discussion on the forum].
+*have read and followed the guidelines for mapping found in the wiki, starting at the Waze Map Editing page.
+*have completed at least 5000 quality edits.
+*have a real Waze username which does not start with usa_ or world_.
+*have forum PMs enabled and associated with a valid and verifiable email address.
+*be active in the Waze forums, asking questions, and even providing guidance for newer editors, if possible.
-Add a pin for your approximate location and a shape for your approximate Waze AM area on the [http://g.co/maps/f59ur editable version of the Google map].  Please note that this version of the Google map will only show a limited number of pins/shapes "per page", so don't fret if you don't see anyone else around! Also, all changes to this map are live, so be careful not to delete or change anyone else's stuff.
+Note that Area Manager appointments expire after 90 days of inactivity, but can be extended by contacting the appropriate [[RC]].
-To add your pin to the Google map:
+=== Required reading ===
-* From the [http://g.co/maps/f59ur "Editable Google Map"], zoom in on your location
-* On the left panel of the screen, click on the "Edit" button
-* In the top left of the map, click on the blue icon
-* Set your pin on your approximate location
-* Add your Waze userid as the "Title" and any extra information you would like to provide in the description
-* On the left panel of the screen, click on the "Done" button
-To add your Waze AM area to the Google map:
+Before applying to become an AM, you will be expected to have read the following wiki pages and forums.
-* From the [http://g.co/maps/f59ur "Editable Google Map"], zoom in on your location
-* On the left panel of the screen, click on the "Edit" button
-* In the top left of the map, click on the small down triangle next to the line icon
-* Mouse click to set the points of your approximate AM area
-* Add your Waze userid + AM as the "Title" and any extra information you would like to provide in the description
-* On the left panel of the screen, click on the "Done" button
-[http://g.co/maps/bnvna WELCOME TO THE CLUB!]
+'''Wiki'''
-==Area Manager FAQ==
+*[[Map Editing Quick-start Guide]]
-* [[Area Manager: 101]]
+*[[Best map editing practice]]
-* [[Map Editing (new_Editor)|Map Editing]]
+*[[Map Editing Tips and Hints]]
-* [[Area Manager: Diagnosis]]
+*[[Waze Map Editor]] and all the [[Editing manual]] links therein
-* [[Area Manager: Tips and Tricks]]
-* [[Area Manager: YouTube Training Videos]]
-* [[Area Manager: How to edit wiki pages]]
-* [[Best map editing practice]]
-* [[Known issues]]
+''Be sure to also find and read the editing guidelines specific to [[USA|your state]].''
-===Area Manager To Do lists - Map Editing===
+'''Forum'''
-* [[To Do lists - Major Cities]]
-* [[To Do lists - Country-State-Province]]
+You should also read these forum posts and know where your state's Unlock Request is located
-* [[To Do lists - POI Categories]]
+*[http://www.waze.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=636&t=45237%7C READ ME FIRST! General forum guidelines]
+*[http://www.waze.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=51274 Unlock Request Instructions]
+*[https://www.waze.com/forum/viewforum.php?f=622 US Unlock Requests]
+*[https://www.waze.com/forum/viewforum.php?f=129 US Specific Forums]
+== Application process ==
+=== Identifying your area ===
+Before you head off to submit your application for AM, use the [[Waze Map Editor]], position the map and set the zoom level to show the area you want to manage. Make a [[Waze Map Editor#Permalink|Permalink]] of the area and copy the address from the address bar in your browser.
+=== Territory ===
+*More than one Area Manager can manage the same area.
+*Areas can overlap, be smaller or larger.
+*You can also be the AM for more than one area. Notice the green area of the map has four managers.
+[[File:AreaManagerLayer.png|700px]]
+=== Application form ===
+If you would like to become an Area Manager or expand your existing area, you will need to complete an application form covered in [https://www.waze.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=645&t=45898 this forum].
+== Links ==
+*[[Waze Map Editor|Map Editing]]
+*[[Best map editing practice]]
+*[[Road types]]
+*[[Junction Style Guide]]
+*[[Help:Wiki editing]]
+[[Category:Community Administration]]

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