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== Welcome to the NJ - Jersey Shore MapRaid! ==
The map raid commenced on 27 May 2015 at 19:00 UTC (3:00 EDT).


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== Welcome to the Jersey Shore! ==
 
Characterized by its salty air, cool summer breezes, and endless boardwalk amusements for both the young and old, millions of people from throughout the northeastern region of the United States, as well as a good part of Canada, visit the coastal New Jersey region that New Jerseyans, and even many New Yorkers, simply refer to as "The Shore." Let's raid the map this coming winter and spring to help Wazers visiting the shore this summer (and future summers) find their favorite places and find better ways to get to them!
 
=== Raid Areas ===
 
==== Phase 1 ====
 
[Sayreville to Toms River-ish?]
Details TBD
 
==== Phase 2 ====
 
[Toms River-ish? to Cape May]
Details TBD


== Mission ==
== Mission ==
Our primary mission is to handle <br />
* URs, <br />
* MPs,  <br />
* PURs (Places)<br />
* '''Delete every camera in the raid area'''. <br />
* General map verification and,<br />
* Functional Classification. <br />


Our primary mission will be to handle the URs, PURs, validate existing Places, and finally general map verification/route testing in the area.
__TOC__
 
== Local Hosts ==
 
{{Username|PhantomSoul}} Organizer for this Raid, State Manager, and Mentor
 
== Important! ==
 
==== Road Types ====


Please do not alter any of the following road types without consulting a local host:
==Local Hosts==
* Freeways
{| class="wikitable"
* Ramps
|-
* Major Highways
! Editor !! Location !! Role
* Minor Highways
|-
* Primary Streets
| {{Username|orbitc}}  || All of New Jersey || Waze Global Champ <br/>MapRaid Manager
New Jersey has a lot of modern highways built over and/or in conjunction with older local neighborhoods, and many road types were carefully selected to maintain road-type continuity and/or otherwise engineered routes based on how connecting paths between main roads have signage posted.
|-
| {{Username|PhantomSoul}} || All of New Jersey || US Country Manager <br/>NJ MapRaid Organizer
|-
| {{Username|qwaletee}} || All of New Jersey || US Country Manager <br/>NJ MapRaid Organizer
|-
| {{Username|PleaseDriveFast}} || North & Central New Jersey || North & Central AM
|-
| {{Username|Fredo-p}} || Union & Ocean City || AZ State Manager
|-
| {{Username|Kobes1878}} || All of New Jersey || NJ State Manager <br/>NJ MapRaid Organizer 
|-
| {{Username|LeoKantus}} || South & Central Jersey || South & Central Area Manager
|-
|}
==== Raid Areas & Groups ====


==== Please Do Not Mass-Edit ====
==Groups==
Slack Links - [http://wazemapraid.slack.com/messages/mr_new-jersey  New Jersey Raid general channel]
<div style="float:right;">
<imagemap>
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poly 262 34 368 48 368 85 351 81 332 96 259 92 [https://www.waze.com/editor/?env=usa&lon=-74.15595&lat=40.42833&zoom=0 01-Bay Shore]
poly 261 100 338 103 360 89 379 90 370 132 264 143 253 117 [https://www.waze.com/editor/?env=usa&lon=-74.14565&lat=40.30695&zoom=0 02-Red Bank]
poly 267 147 381 133 363 177 268 178 [https://www.waze.com/editor/?env=usa&lon=-74.13741&lat=40.21867&zoom=0 03-Asbury Park]
poly 277 182 361 179 357 226 281 231 [https://www.waze.com/editor/?env=usa&lon=-74.14084&lat=40.10584&zoom=0 04-Pt Pleasant]
poly 285 236 361 233 345 297 274 288 281 259 [https://www.waze.com/editor/?env=usa&lon=-74.13501&lat=39.96705&zoom=0 05-Toms River]
poly 272 292 345 301 336 356 271 469 195 423 252 355 [https://www.waze.com/editor/?env=usa&lon=-74.25002&lat=39.71082&zoom=0 06-Long Beach Island]
poly 191 430 270 478 213 553 154 545 125 528 [https://www.waze.com/editor/?env=usa&lon=-74.47627&lat=39.39979&zoom=0 07-Atlantic City]
poly 121 532 156 554 211 556 147 631 75 609 [https://www.waze.com/editor/?env=usa&lon=-74.66956&lat=39.22048&zoom=0 08-Ocean City]
poly 70 613 147 638 78 719 16 701 [https://www.waze.com/editor/?env=usa&lon=-74.86251&lat=39.02205&zoom=0 09-Cape May]
rect 378 60 440 76 [http://wazemapraid.slack.com/messages/mr_new-jersey_01 Slack New Jersey 01-Bay Shore]
rect 380 101 443 114 [http://wazemapraid.slack.com/messages/mr_new-jersey_02 Slack New Jersey 02-Red Bank]
rect 377 137 443 151 [http://wazemapraid.slack.com/messages/mr_new-jersey_03 Slack New Jersey 03-Asbury Park]
rect 363 196 428 210 [http://wazemapraid.slack.com/messages/mr_new-jersey_04 Slack New Jersey 04-Pt Pleasant]
rect 354 257 422 272 [http://wazemapraid.slack.com/messages/mr_new-jersey_05 Slack New Jersey 05-Toms River]
rect 331 374 394 391 [http://wazemapraid.slack.com/messages/mr_new-jersey_06 Slack New Jersey 06-Long Beach Island]
rect 258 512 322 532 [http://wazemapraid.slack.com/messages/mr_new-jersey_07 Slack New Jersey 07-Atlantic City]
rect 193 587 258 602 [http://wazemapraid.slack.com/messages/mr_new-jersey_08 Slack New Jersey 08-Ocean City]
rect 140 670 204 690 [http://wazemapraid.slack.com/messages/mr_new-jersey_09 Slack New Jersey 09-Cape May]
#<!-- Created by Online Image Map Editor (http://www.maschek.hu/imagemap/index) -->
</imagemap></div><div style="background-color: LightBlue;">{{Username|OrbitC}} -- Regional Coordinator</div>
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===Important!===
Please read the entire NJ MapRaid wiki. If you are still uncertain what to do about something you see on the map, please ask your group leader '''Thank You for your help with the map.'''


Do not perform edits that affect large numbers of segments at once. Specifically, avoid the Select Entire Street button completely. Doing so makes it difficult to tell who fixed what parts of the map to solve different URs. While we recognize that sometimes a solution might involve fixing a road name over an entire section of road or dividing/undividing it, for example, we ask that you defer these updates toward the end of the raid. Please consult the local hosts for further information.
===Mapraid UR Rules===
We will follow the [[Update_Requests_in_Waze_Map_Editor#The_resolution_process_.2F_Etiquette|usual US UR etiquette]] with one exception: During the Map raid, the wait time is reduced to 3 days.


==== Level 5,6 Locks ====
Do not close URs if the UR contains a tag such as [NOTE], [CLOSURE], or any other [MESSAGE].


Level 5 and 6 locks usually indicate that an unorthodox treatment to the map for those segments was necessary. They are also used for Freeway segments that we believe are accurate and up-to-date with the best information available at the current time. Please check with local editors before making any changes to these segments. Consider use WME Color Highlights or WME Toolbox extensions to highlight L5- and L6-locked segments.
=== Do Not Mass-Edit ===


==== Micro-Doglegs ====
DO NOT perform edits that affect large numbers of segments at once.
We utilize many micro doglegs throughout the state to engineer turn- vs. stay/keep/exit instructions. You need to zoom in very close to see these micro-doglegs.


We utilize these extensively throughout the state to engineer turn- vs. stay/keep/exit instructions based on the driving experience approaching many junctions, regardless of the angle any road might depart at. Be sure to zoom in really close at each junction where there might be a question about its geometry or routing to check for a micro-dogleg.
=== Road Types, Names, and Functional Classification (FC) ===


== Local Guidance ==
In New Jersey, we follow the general [[Road types#Quick_reference_chart|US standards for road types]] based on the hybrid rule of FC and Route Type.
We distinguish the 3 different types of routes found in the state as follows:
* Federal: '''I-195 E''', '''US-9'''
* State: '''SR-35 S''', '''SR-72'''
* County: '''CR-537''', '''CR-4'''
If a road has more than one name follow the standard for [[Road names#Concurrent_names|Concurrent names on US roads]].


[Insert summarized subheadings here from state Wiki with links to appropriate sections of state wiki for further details of each subheading]
===Locking Standards===
{{:USA/Northeast/Locking standard}}


=== Functional Classification (FC) ===
These are the minimum lock level guidelines. Before locking a road, be sure its information is complete and up to date, including house numbers, if available.


=== Cities and Towns ===
* Complex places, such as airports, hospitals, police/fire departments, or many urban parks should be locked at '''Level 4'''.  
 
* Gas stations should be locked at '''Level 4'''<br />
Many city names on many segments are unfortunately incorrect. New Jersey has a complex hierarchy of "city" naming for each street, where the city name could be different depending on the context of asking. Most common are municipal, postal, and CDP names, and the divergences most often happen in townships. We are working with Waze on a better solution than the one currently available, and as a result, we ask that you do not change any city names during this raid.
(but only after at least all the Brand, Name, and Address have been filled in.)
 
Of course, if you determine that a city name update is needed to fix a specific UR, please consult a local host first.


=== Places ===
=== Places ===
 
For more information on Places editing in New Jersey, please read [[New_Jersey#Places|New Jersey - Places]].
Complex, intricate, or otherwise critical Places, such as airports, hospitals, police/fire departments, or many urban parks should be locked at least to Level 4.
 
Gas stations and other types of places fundamental to the functionality of the Waze app should also be locked at least to Level 4, but only after at least all the Brand, Name, and Address have been filled in. Remember to ask locals for help if needed. Editors below Level 4 should request a lock when identifying information is completed.
 
Further information about Places in New Jersey can be found [[New_Jersey#Places|here]].


=== Un-signaled Left Turns ===
=== Un-signaled Left Turns ===
Left turns are allowed wherever they are not expressly prohibited (see below). It is OK to turn left over a double-yellow line into a driveway or private road or parking lot. Double-yellow lines are generally interrupted at a public street where a left turn is permitted.


In general, un-signaled left turns into public streets are allowed when there is an opening in the double-yellow line in the middle of the road and no posted signage specifically prohibiting that turn. For driveways and other private parking lots, left turns into and out of them are usually allowed regardless of whether there is an opening in the double-yellow line or not, provided none of the following are present:
Left turns are prohibited when:
* a posted sign prohibiting the left turn
* a posted sign prohibits the left turn
* two double yellow lines (often seen in the form of the "bubble" prior to a dedicated left turn lane)
* there are two double yellow lines Sometimes, there is a raised median or diagonal striping between.This is often seen in the form of the "bubble" prior to a dedicated left turn lane,
* a dedicated left turn lane in the main road, not counting a bi-directional "suicide" center turn lane.
* there is a dedicated left turn lane in the main road, not counting a bi-directional "suicide" center turn lane.


=== Jughandles ===
=== Jughandles ===
Be sure to read about [[New_Jersey#Jughandles|New Jersey's unique jughandle system]]. Left turn? Right lane exit. U-turn? Right lane exit. Right lane exit ramp? Fuhggedaboudit! It might be a street, and it might be unlabeled. If you are looking at a divided highway that is not an access controlled freeway, then you need to know about [[New_Jersey#Jughandles|Jughandles]].


On most of New Jersey's major divided roads with at-grade intersections, direct U- and left turns are prohibited. '''PLEASE DO NOT ENABLE THEM!''' Instead, a freeway-interchange-style connector, called a jughandle, is provided along the right side of the road, either before or after the intersection, to facilitate right, left, U-turns, or any combination thereof. Even though they appear as AGCs, they can often be Ramp type to suppress from the map the multitude of names often found on the freeway-exit-style BGS at their approaches. Please do not change their road types without first consulting a local host.
=== Cameras ===
'''Please remove all cameras.''' No mercy.


Further information about New Jersey's unique jughandle system can be found [[New_Jersey#Jughandles|here]].
=== Alleys ===
Info can be found [[New_Jersey#Alleys|here]].


=== Toll Roads ===
===Rest area===
There are fair number of rest areas in New Jersey. All rest areas should follow the same naming guideline:
Examples:
* Rest Area - I-77 mile 45 Beckley Travel Plaza
* Rest Area (no facilities) - I-75 S mile 15 (Scenic View)
* Rest Area - I-65 S Alabama Welcome Center


On New Jersey's toll roads, only segments where tolls are actually collected should be checked as toll roads. This is especially important on the state's partially-tolled roads, like the Garden State Pkwy or Atlantic City Expy, where it is actually and legitimately possible to travel between certain interchanges in certain directions toll-free.
The rule is:
Rest Area {([vehicle type] only, no facilities)} - [highway] {direction} mile [mile] {Rest Area unique name} {([special type])}


Roads do not get divided for dedicated electronic express (EZ-Pass in New Jersey) toll lanes, unless necessary for some other navigational interest. This is because Waze has no way of telling whether you have an EZ-Pass transponder, and we certainly don't want Waze telling drivers without a transponder to use such toll lanes because traffic is slightly faster there; it is both prohibited and fines can be assessed using automated technology.
You can read more about this at [[Rest_area#Place_naming|US Rest area place naming guidelines]]


High-Occupancy Toll (HOT) lanes are not utilized anywhere in New Jersey.
==Mapping Resources==
* [http://njgin.state.nj.us/oit/gis/NJ_TaxListSearch/ NJ Tax Maps] - addresses and street names.


== Mapping Resources ==
===County Maps===
 
<div style="column-count:2;-moz-column-count:2;-webkit-column-count:2">
=== GIS ===
*Atlantic [http://www.state.nj.us/transportation/gis/maps/atlantic.pdf street]  [http://www.state.nj.us/transportation/refdata/roadway/gismaps/Atlantic.pdf FC]
 
*Burlington [http://www.state.nj.us/transportation/gis/maps/burlington.pdf street][http://www.state.nj.us/transportation/refdata/roadway/gismaps/Burlington.pdf FC]
New Jersey GIS maps are published as PDFs by county. Below is a list of the counties contained within the Jersey Shore region:
*Cape May [http://www.state.nj.us/transportation/gis/maps/capemay.pdf street] [http://www.state.nj.us/transportation/refdata/roadway/gismaps/Capemay.pdf FC]
* [http://www.state.nj.us/transportation/gis/maps/middlesex.pdf Middlesex County]
*Middlesex [http://www.state.nj.us/transportation/gis/maps/middlesex.pdf street][http://www.state.nj.us/transportation/refdata/roadway/gismaps/Middlesex.pdf FC]
* [http://www.state.nj.us/transportation/gis/maps/monmouth.pdf Monmouth County]
*Monmouth [http://www.state.nj.us/transportation/gis/maps/monmouth.pdf street][http://www.state.nj.us/transportation/refdata/roadway/gismaps/Monmouth.pdf FC]
* [http://www.state.nj.us/transportation/gis/maps/ocean.pdf Ocean County]
*Ocean [http://www.state.nj.us/transportation/gis/maps/ocean.pdf street][http://www.state.nj.us/transportation/refdata/roadway/gismaps/Ocean.pdf FC]
* [http://www.state.nj.us/transportation/gis/maps/burlington.pdf Burlington County]
</div>
* [http://www.state.nj.us/transportation/gis/maps/atlantic.pdf Atlantic County]
* [http://www.state.nj.us/transportation/gis/maps/capemay.pdf Cape May County]


== Communication ==
== Communication ==
Communication will be handled primarily in ''#''Slack Channels. There is a [http://wazemapraid.slack.com/messages/mr_new-jersey  New Jersey Raid general channel] and also a channel for each raid group. {{U|Please be sure to join the slack WazeMapRaid Team and join the channels for the specific MapRaid and group you are assigned to.}} If you are not already part of the WazeMapRaid slack team, '''Click here to get your [http://bit.ly/GetWazeSlackInvite Slack invitation]. Be sure to choose {{u|WazeMapRaid}} to the MapRaid question.'''  If you have trouble getting into the slack team and channels, please reach out to one of the MapRaid organizers.


GHO
WME chat can also be used. The [http://www.waze.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=819&t=95038 WME Chat addon] is recommended.
WME Chat (use WME Chat add-on to create rooms for each group?)
Waze Forum topic


== Reference Links ==
== Reference Links ==


=== For Starters ===
=== The Basics ===
 
*[[Waze Map Editor/Welcome|New editor welcome page]]
* New Editor Welcome Page
*[[Waze Map Editor]]
* Waze Map Editor (WME)
*[[Best Map Editing Practice]]
* Best Map Editing Practice
*[[Editing manual]]
* Editing Manual
*[[Common editing mistakes]]
* Common Editing Mistakes
*[[Permalink|How to make a Permalink]]
* How to Make a Permalink
*[[WME Chat|All about using the WME Chat]]
* All About 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 Content
 
=== Digging Deeper ===


* UR Comments
=== Recommended Tools for MapRaid ===
* Place Browser
* [//greasyfork.org/en/scripts/9934-wme-nj-mapraid-5-24-15-overlay Map raid editing areas overlay] (Tamper monkey  required)
* WME Reference Sheet
* [//w-tools.org/PlaceBrowser?group=MapRaidNewJersey20150524 Map Raid Place Browser]
* Validator
* WME Chat Add-on


== MapRaid Edit Lists ==
* [//wiki.waze.com/wiki/User:Rickzabel/UrComments/ UR Comments] - a tremendous time and labor saving tool with automation and integration with URO+, to help with working URs. Read the documentation.  Tamper monkey required
* 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.
* [http://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.
** Chrome browser: please download the script at [http://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/wme-validator/baojhpeknpmkhplkcnpdcficcaaniaih Chrome Web Store]
** Firefox browser: please download the script at [http://greasyfork.org/scripts/1571-wme-validator GreasyFork.org] -- tamper monkey or grease monkey required
* [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] --  Tapermonkey/Greasmonkey required.


== Results ==
== Results ==


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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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The following editors did above and beyond during NJ MapRaid. The reward/promotion wasn't only because what they did during the NJ MR but what they did leading up to the NJ MR.  
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Congratulations!
| text = Watch here for results of promotions during and after the raid.
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== Teams ==
* n4dog to R3
* nikhilkhade to R3
* Antgoesmarching to R3
* yepperoni to R3
* mrsmith66 to R3
* nzahn1 to SM
* PleaseDriveFast to SM
* LeoKantus to SM
* Joyriding to SM
* Kobes1878 to CM
[[Category:Mapraid]]

Latest revision as of 18:48, 10 May 2017

 The NJ Jersey Shore MapRaid has finished on 6/4/15 at 18:00 UTC and was a huge success! Raid areas will remain open for a few days so you can tie up any loose ends. Please stay tuned for results, stats & promotions. Click here for the MapRaid Selfie. Tremendous thank you to all those who participated!




Welcome to the NJ - Jersey Shore MapRaid!

The map raid commenced on 27 May 2015 at 19:00 UTC (3:00 EDT).

The group will be divided into nine teams, one for each section. Each group will have both local and senior editors, one of which will be the "Group leader" - listed in blue below. Please direct all questions to your group leaders. The raid hosts will be available across all areas for added support.


Mission

Our primary mission is to handle

  • URs,
  • MPs,
  • PURs (Places)
  • Delete every camera in the raid area.
  • General map verification and,
  • Functional Classification.

Local Hosts

Editor Location Role
orbitc (PM [Help])   All of New Jersey Waze Global Champ
MapRaid Manager
PhantomSoul (PM [Help])   All of New Jersey US Country Manager
NJ MapRaid Organizer
qwaletee (PM [Help])   All of New Jersey US Country Manager
NJ MapRaid Organizer
PleaseDriveFast (PM [Help])   North & Central New Jersey North & Central AM
Fredo-p (PM [Help])   Union & Ocean City AZ State Manager
Kobes1878 (PM [Help])   All of New Jersey NJ State Manager
NJ MapRaid Organizer
LeoKantus (PM [Help])   South & Central Jersey South & Central Area Manager

Raid Areas & Groups

Groups

Slack Links - New Jersey Raid general channel

Map of New Jersey with Jersey Shore map raid groups shown01-Bay Shore02-Red Bank03-Asbury Park04-Pt Pleasant05-Toms River06-Long Beach Island07-Atlantic City08-Ocean City09-Cape MaySlack New Jersey 01-Bay ShoreSlack New Jersey 02-Red BankSlack New Jersey 03-Asbury ParkSlack New Jersey 04-Pt PleasantSlack New Jersey 05-Toms RiverSlack New Jersey 06-Long Beach IslandSlack New Jersey 07-Atlantic CitySlack New Jersey 08-Ocean CitySlack New Jersey 09-Cape May
Click on your map raid group to edit in your area
OrbitC (PM [Help])   -- Regional Coordinator


Important!

Please read the entire NJ MapRaid wiki. If you are still uncertain what to do about something you see on the map, please ask your group leader Thank You for your help with the map.

Mapraid UR Rules

We will follow the usual US UR etiquette with one exception: During the Map raid, the wait time is reduced to 3 days.

Do not close URs if the UR contains a tag such as [NOTE], [CLOSURE], or any other [MESSAGE].

Do Not Mass-Edit

DO NOT perform edits that affect large numbers of segments at once. We utilize many micro doglegs throughout the state to engineer turn- vs. stay/keep/exit instructions. You need to zoom in very close to see these micro-doglegs.

Road Types, Names, and Functional Classification (FC)

In New Jersey, we follow the general US standards for road types based on the hybrid rule of FC and Route Type. We distinguish the 3 different types of routes found in the state as follows:

  • Federal: I-195 E, US-9
  • State: SR-35 S, SR-72
  • County: CR-537, CR-4

If a road has more than one name follow the standard for Concurrent names on US roads.

Locking Standards

In New Jersey we have a set minimum standard for locking roads based on segment type. Any road of a certain segment type must be locked at least to the rank (level) in the chart below. Roads may be locked higher for protection and special situations (areas with construction, tricky design, frequent mistakes, imaging inaccuracies, and the like), but should not be locked lower.

A great time to implement these locks is while bringing the road types of an area into compliance with the current US road type standards (FC and highway systems). Lock the roads based on type after they've been set to current US road type standards.

New Jersey Minimum Locking Rank Standard
Segment Type Statewide
 Freeway  5
 Ramp  Highest rank of connected segments
 Major Highway  3
 Minor Highway  3
 Primary Street  1 (Auto)
 Street  1 (Auto)
 Private Road  1 (Auto)
 • • • • Ferry • • • •   5
 |-|-|-|-|-|-|-|-|-| Railroad |-|-|-|-|-|-|-|-|-|  2

Note: Do Not Mass Edit just to update locks to these standards, these can be adjusted as you find them while editing other aspects of the segments such as FC, speed limits, naming, etc.

Some segments still warrant higher locks and care should be taken when setting segment lock to these standards to look for and protect these special setups with higher locks. Some examples; segments which are part of BDP, U-turn prevention, or using micro-doglegs, or other complex intersection setups.


These are the minimum lock level guidelines. Before locking a road, be sure its information is complete and up to date, including house numbers, if available.

  • Complex places, such as airports, hospitals, police/fire departments, or many urban parks should be locked at Level 4.
  • Gas stations should be locked at Level 4

(but only after at least all the Brand, Name, and Address have been filled in.)

Places

For more information on Places editing in New Jersey, please read New Jersey - Places.

Un-signaled Left Turns

Left turns are allowed wherever they are not expressly prohibited (see below). It is OK to turn left over a double-yellow line into a driveway or private road or parking lot. Double-yellow lines are generally interrupted at a public street where a left turn is permitted.

Left turns are prohibited when:

  • a posted sign prohibits the left turn
  • there are two double yellow lines Sometimes, there is a raised median or diagonal striping between.This is often seen in the form of the "bubble" prior to a dedicated left turn lane,
  • there is a dedicated left turn lane in the main road, not counting a bi-directional "suicide" center turn lane.

Jughandles

Be sure to read about New Jersey's unique jughandle system. Left turn? Right lane exit. U-turn? Right lane exit. Right lane exit ramp? Fuhggedaboudit! It might be a street, and it might be unlabeled. If you are looking at a divided highway that is not an access controlled freeway, then you need to know about Jughandles.

Cameras

Please remove all cameras. No mercy.

Alleys

Info can be found here.

Rest area

There are fair number of rest areas in New Jersey. All rest areas should follow the same naming guideline: Examples:

  • Rest Area - I-77 mile 45 Beckley Travel Plaza
  • Rest Area (no facilities) - I-75 S mile 15 (Scenic View)
  • Rest Area - I-65 S Alabama Welcome Center

The rule is: Rest Area {([vehicle type] only, no facilities)} - [highway] {direction} mile [mile] {Rest Area unique name} {([special type])}

You can read more about this at US Rest area place naming guidelines

Mapping Resources

County Maps

Communication

Communication will be handled primarily in #Slack Channels. There is a New Jersey Raid general channel and also a channel for each raid group. Please be sure to join the slack WazeMapRaid Team and join the channels for the specific MapRaid and group you are assigned to. If you are not already part of the WazeMapRaid slack team, Click here to get your Slack invitation. Be sure to choose WazeMapRaid to the MapRaid question. If you have trouble getting into the slack team and channels, please reach out to one of the MapRaid organizers.

WME chat can also be used. The WME Chat addon is recommended.

Reference Links

The Basics

Recommended Tools for MapRaid

  • UR Comments - a tremendous time and labor saving tool with automation and integration with URO+, to help with working URs. Read the documentation. Tamper monkey required
  • 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.
    • Chrome browser: please download the script at Chrome Web Store
    • Firefox browser: please download the script at GreasyFork.org -- tamper monkey or grease monkey required
  • 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 required.

Results

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 did above and beyond during NJ MapRaid. The reward/promotion wasn't only because what they did during the NJ MR but what they did leading up to the NJ MR. Congratulations!

  • n4dog to R3
  • nikhilkhade to R3
  • Antgoesmarching to R3
  • yepperoni to R3
  • mrsmith66 to R3
  • nzahn1 to SM
  • PleaseDriveFast to SM
  • LeoKantus to SM
  • Joyriding to SM
  • Kobes1878 to CM
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