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Major traffic event

A major traffic event (MTE) or major event (previously called a mega event) is an event that includes road closures and is large enough in scale to impact a significant portion of people in an area.

To receive client communications from Waze (website and/or push notifications to client app + inbox message) for an MTE closure, the event must be submitted at least 48 hours in advance of the event.

Helpful information to have for creation of the MTE are as follows:

Name of event
Website for event
Roads which will be affected (required for submitting the associated closures)
Location
Start and end date
Start and end time

All MTE submissions are posted to the Major Event page noted above so that other editors in your area can find the name for an event and mark the closure consistently.

Major Events page

As noted above, all MTEs are listed on the Major Events page linked at the top of the Waze homepage.

Once submitted, the Major Events page will include a link on the main event map to the event. The event details include a list of each street closure including the times of their closure. A calendar highlights the times of each day that have a closure for this event.

WME Event Mode

The basic WME environment used for most tasks is called the Default Mode. But an MTE must be submitted using Events Mode. The current version of the tool allows only creation of the events. Currently, the closures themselves must be uploaded by returning to Default Mode and using the real-time closure tool; the created MTE will appear as an option in the closure panel.

To create an event in Event Mode:
1. In WME, navigate to the city of the event.
2. Click the mode selection button next to the search bar.
3. Select “Event Mode," and then search in the left pane to see if the event has been set.

4. If not, click the calendar icon in the top bar to create a new event.

5. In the left pane, add the event name in English; there is a link to add a non-English name as an alternate. The name should be as short as possible while accurately representing the event.
6. Fill in the event details, including the event website. The event dates/times do not have to be when the earliest related closures start. The Tweet Text field is for a later update of the tool, so it can be left blank.
7. Leave the Submit button for later — after the segment closures are entered.
8. Click the save icon in the top bar.

Creating event closures

Editors must be in Default Mode to add closures to an event. The closure can be associated with the event in the closures tool, although there can be a delay after creating the event before it appears in the drop-down menu. In future updates, adding closures directly to the event in Event Mode will be possible..
1. Create closures normally, through the Closures tab of the segment editing pane. Select the event name in the Event drop-down menu.
2. Save the closures. They will now be visible on the closures tab of the event in the event editor.
3. Once the closures are attached to the event, go back to the event in event mode, click the Submit button and save.
After the event is submitted, the Waze closures team will review the event and decide whether to send a push message for it. Once development of this tool is complete, the editing community will have all permissions to fully manage the process.

Client communications

If an MTE affects a significant portion of the local population, Waze further supports that event by providing local push notifications, inbox messages, social media announcements and/or website features on the Major Events page on Waze.com. For an event to be considered for inclusion in the following week's push/inbox messaging, all closure information must be received by 48 hours prior to the event.

Although editors are encouraged to create events and closures directly, forms can still be used to request that Waze create them. However, a closure may not appear in the client app if Waze is unable to obtain the proper information, either through the user-completed closure form or if other resources cannot be found.

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-=== Major Traffic Events (MTEs) ===
+=== Major traffic event ===
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-If a road closure is part of a larger event, it can be submitted to Waze as a Major Traffic Event (MTE). MTEs are generally determined by the scale of the event and how many people will be impacted. The closures should be submitted using the MTE sheets provided or the WME Closure tool (available to editors rank 4 and above in most communities). This way Waze is able to track the closures and help spread the word.
+[[File:MajorEvents.png|right|320px]]A '''major traffic event (MTE)''' or '''major event''' (previously called a '''mega event''') is an event that includes road closures and is large enough in scale to impact a significant portion of people in an area.
+<!--The closure should be submitted using [https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScA6z2Eq5o5PB77WnL76hC_uOJmDpsZZ8FKF7q8vCwgmkXlxw/viewform the form] linked on the bottom left of [https://www.waze.com/events the Major Events page] (seen on the right) or using [https://docs.google.com/document/d/1BLAc_-aZ2HnyuKo5yix8xGQESolm9GIyKDnwcj2W1rY/edit the WME Closure tool] (available to rank 4 editors and above). This way Waze is able to track the closures and help spread the word. -->
-To receive further support from Waze (website and/or push + inbox message) for an MTE closure, the event must be submitted through the MTE submission form below.
+To receive client communications from Waze (website and/or push notifications to client app + inbox message) for an MTE closure, the event must be submitted at least 48 hours in advance of the event.
-To notify Waze of an upcoming event in your area, use the [http://docs.google.com/a/google.com/forms/d/1R0XIsGkHQmk8Nc0U5DDID1PwMQWqLMwmindiLDFwcjo/viewform MTE Submission Form].
+Helpful information to have for creation of the MTE are as follows:
-Helpful information to have for submissions are as follows:
+*Name of event
-*Name of Event
 *Website for event
-*Roads which will be affected (not required)
+*Roads which will be affected (required for submitting the associated closures)
 *Location
-*Start and End Date
+*Start and end date
-*Start and End Time (if available)
+*Start and end time
-All MTE submissions are posted to the [http://script.google.com/a/macros/google.com/s/AKfycbwegLpBUyCBB07OBDXHK8H5Js3ynsGkmn8YFI-NGxS_7--JDGud/exec Waze Mini Site] <small>''(if the mini site gives an error try refreshing the page)''</small> so that other editors in your area can find the name for an event and mark the closure consistently.
+All MTE submissions are posted to the Major Event page noted above so that other editors in your area can find the name for an event and mark the closure consistently.
-The closures for each MTE are submitted in a [[#Closure sheets|unique Google Sheets spreadsheet]]. If you need access to a particular event spreadsheet, request access in the spreadsheet and it will be granted by Waze HQ.
+==== Major Events page ====
+[[File:HomePageMenu.png|right|600px]]As noted above, all MTEs are listed on the Major Events page linked at the top of the [https://www.waze.com/ Waze homepage].
+{{clear}}<br />
+[[File:MajorEvent-Detail.png|right|320px]]Once submitted, the Major Events page will include a link on the main event map to the event. The event details include a list of each street closure including the times of their closure. A calendar highlights the times of each day that have a closure for this event.
+{{clear}}<br />
-==== Support for Major Traffic Events ====
+==== WME Event Mode ====
+[[File:EventMode.png|right|300px]] The basic WME environment used for most tasks is called the Default Mode. But an MTE must be submitted using Events Mode. The current version of the tool allows only creation of the events. Currently, the closures themselves must be uploaded by returning to Default Mode and using the real-time closure tool; the created MTE will appear as an option in the closure panel.
-Once the submitted event is reviewed, the submitter receives an MTE closure sheet and further instruction on how to provide all of the information needed to properly close the affected roads.
+To create an event in Event Mode:<br />
+. In WME, navigate to the city of the event.  <br />
+. Click the mode selection button next to the search bar.<br />
+. Select “Event Mode," and then search in the left pane to see if the event has been set.<br />
+[[File:MTEcreateicon.png|thumb]]4. If not, click the calendar icon in the top bar to create a new event.<br />
+. In the left pane, add the event name in English; there is a link to add a non-English name as an alternate. The name should be as short as possible while accurately representing the event.<br />
+. Fill in the event details, including the event website. The event dates/times do not have to be when the earliest related closures start. The Tweet Text field is for a later update of the tool, so it can be left blank.<br />
+. Leave the Submit button for later — after the segment closures are entered.<br />
+. Click the save icon in the top bar.<br />
+{{clear}}<br />
-Once the closure sheet is fully completed, the closure will be live in the app.
+====  Creating event closures ====
+Editors must be in Default Mode to add closures to an event. The closure can be associated with the event in the closures tool, although there can be a delay after creating the event before it appears in the drop-down menu. In future updates, adding closures directly to the event in Event Mode will be possible..<br />
+. Create closures normally, through the Closures tab of the segment editing pane. Select the event name in the Event drop-down menu.<br />
+. Save the closures. They will now be visible on the closures tab of the event in the event editor.<br />
+. Once the closures are attached to the event, go back to the event in event mode, click the Submit button and save.<br />
+After the event is submitted, the Waze closures team will review the event and decide whether to send a push message for it. Once development of this tool is complete, the editing community will have all permissions to fully manage the process.
-Waze further supports some MTEs by providing local push notifications, inbox messages, social media announcements and/or website features on the [http://www.waze.com/events Major Events page] on Waze.com.
+{{clear}}<br />
-MTEs are likely to be announced on the Major Events website and/or via inbox + push message if the event affects a significant portion of the local population.  For your event to be considered for inclusion in the following week's push/inbox messaging, all closure information must be received by the Wednesday prior to the event.
+==== Client communications ====
-A closure may not appear in the app if Waze is unable to obtain the proper information, either through user-completed closure sheets or if other resources cannot be found.
+[[File:ClientNotice1.png|250px|left]][[File:ClientNotice2.png|200px|right]]If an MTE affects a significant portion of the local population, Waze further supports that event by providing local push notifications, inbox messages, social media announcements and/or website features on the [http://www.waze.com/events Major Events page] on Waze.com.  For an event to be considered for inclusion in the following week's push/inbox messaging, all closure information must be received by 48 hours prior to the event.
-{{anchor|Closure feature in the waze map editor}}
+Although editors are encouraged to create events and closures directly, forms can still be used to request that Waze create them. However, a closure may not appear in the client app if Waze is unable to obtain the proper information, either through the user-completed closure form or if other resources cannot be found.
+{{clear}}

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