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== Service roads or frontage roads == | == Service roads or frontage roads == | ||
Service Roads and Frontage Roads are often used interchangeably by Waze Users. Dictionaries even state that the quick definition of one is the other. A more formal definition is along the lines of a road that is parallel or near to a more significant road and that allows people to access local businesses and/or houses. | Service Roads and Frontage Roads are often used interchangeably by Waze Users. Dictionaries even state that the quick definition of one is the other. A more formal definition is along the lines of a road that is parallel or near to a more significant road and that allows people to access local businesses and/or houses. | ||
===Choosing road type for service/frontage roads=== | ===Choosing road type for service/frontage roads=== | ||
Please make sure that the | Please make sure that the Service Roads/Frontage Roads are set to the correct road type. General USA guidance is found in the [[Road types]] article. There are several items to consider in the following order: | ||
# Regional or State guidance, if applicable, will be listed on their respective Wazeopedia page. | # Regional or State guidance, if applicable, will be listed on their respective Wazeopedia page. | ||
# Road continuity, when the service/frontage road is a "feeder road" and continuity of the road type is required for proper routing. [[Road_types#Exceptions|Road types § Exceptions]] explains how Texas or Detroit style feeder roads should be handled. | # Road continuity, when the service/frontage road is a "feeder road" and continuity of the road type is required for proper routing. [[Road_types#Exceptions|Road types § Exceptions]] explains how Texas or Detroit style feeder roads should be handled. | ||
# Functional Classification map(s) from the local authorities (Department of Transportation, State Highway Administration, etc.) are preferred. [Often found on State wazeopedia pages.] Utilize this guidance in conjunction with | # Functional Classification map(s) from the local authorities (Department of Transportation, State Highway Administration, etc.) are preferred. [Often found on State wazeopedia pages.] Utilize this guidance in conjunction with [[National resources/USA/Functional classification|Functional Classification resources]]. | ||
# If the Service Road/Frontage Road {{u|services a Freeway or Expressway}}, and is not covered by the above guidelines, then follow the guidance for frontage roads for freeways/expressways found in the [[Road_types#Primary_Street|Road types § Primary Street]] article, and set the road type as a {{Primary Street}}. | # If the Service Road/Frontage Road {{u|services a Freeway or Expressway}}, and is not covered by the above guidelines, then follow the guidance for frontage roads for freeways/expressways found in the [[Road_types#Primary_Street|Road types § Primary Street]] article, and set the road type as a {{Primary Street}}. | ||
# If none of the above items apply, then consult with your State Manager(s) to determine between {{Primary Street}} or {{Street}} type based on usage density. | # If none of the above items apply, then consult with your State Manager(s) to determine between {{Primary Street}} or {{Street}} type based on usage density. | ||
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# The address is not found in search since it is listed on the service road, but it should use the main road's address. This causes the search to use 3rd party results even if there is a confirmed HN in Waze, leading to routing issues. | # The address is not found in search since it is listed on the service road, but it should use the main road's address. This causes the search to use 3rd party results even if there is a confirmed HN in Waze, leading to routing issues. | ||
# Drivers unknowingly taking the main road instead of the recommended service road, and then being unable to make a recommended turn further down since they are on the main road instead of the service road. This results in Turn Not Allowed, Incorrect Junction, or Wrong Driving Directions URs. | # Drivers unknowingly taking the main road instead of the recommended service road, and then being unable to make a recommended turn further down since they are on the main road instead of the service road. This results in Turn Not Allowed, Incorrect Junction, or Wrong Driving Directions URs. | ||
Here is an example at [https://www.waze.com/editor/?env=usa&lon=-77.13444&lat=38.86644&zoom=6&mode=0&Filter=0&segments=504886632,52714725,52709947,52709794&b=0 Arlington Blvd in Northern Virginia]. | Here is an example at [https://www.waze.com/editor/?env=usa&lon=-77.13444&lat=38.86644&zoom=6&mode=0&Filter=0&segments=504886632,52714725,52709947,52709794&b=0 Arlington Blvd in Northern Virginia]. The reporter was unable to make the turn from Arlington Blvd to N Montague St because they did not follow the recommended route. The recommended route was the PL above. ''Note: Editors need to make sure that the service road is labeled service road. Sometimes they are found labeled the same as the main road and Users don't understand to go to the service road. Users who turned on the main road and won't be able to make the subsequent turn.'' | ||
[[File:Did Not Take Service Rd.PNG|thumb|center|Recommended | [[File:Did Not Take Service Rd.PNG|thumb|center|Recommended route on labeled Service Road but user turns on Main Road]] | ||
== Solutions == | == Solutions == | ||
===Naming service | ===Naming service/frontage roads=== | ||
# To prevent routing detours and to ensure we trigger [[Detour_Prevention_Mechanisms|Big Detour Prevention]], | # To prevent routing detours and to ensure we trigger [[Detour_Prevention_Mechanisms|Big Detour Prevention]], | ||
#:a. Keep the service road separated from the main road at all points by at least one segment. | #:a. Keep the service road separated from the main road at all points by at least one segment. | ||
#:b. | #:b. Ensure the segment separating the main road from the service road '''DOES NOT''' have the main road name as '''either''' the primary or alternate name. This can be achieved by having an unnamed segment or the name of an intersecting road. | ||
#:c. Check for any [[Junction_Style_Guide/Intersections#Bow_tie |Bowties]], or forks, where the main road connects directly to service road, a feeder road connects directly to both the main and service roads, or a slip road (entrance or exit) connecting between the service and main roads and eliminate any Best Continuation issues. | #:c. Check for any [[Junction_Style_Guide/Intersections#Bow_tie |Bowties]], or forks, where the main road connects directly to service road, a feeder road connects directly to both the main and service roads, or a slip road (entrance or exit) connecting between the service and main roads and eliminate any [[Best continuation|Best Continuation]] issues. | ||
#: | #::''In most cases these are best left as no-name segments.'' | ||
# When adjusting for BDP also keep an eye out for any unintended [[Best_continuation | Best Continuation]] issues, which would prevent the user from being given a prompt advising which road to turn on to. | # When adjusting for BDP also keep an eye out for any unintended [[Best_continuation | Best Continuation]] issues, which would prevent the user from being given a prompt advising which road to turn on to. | ||
# Test the routing after the tiles are built. | # Test the routing after the tiles are built. | ||
# To allow address matching in search, and proper House Number routing, ensure that the main road name is added to all the service road segments as an alternate name. | # To allow address matching in search, and proper House Number routing, ensure that the main road name is added to all the service road segments as an alternate name. | ||
===House numbers on service | ===House numbers on service/frontage roads=== | ||
Nudging all the HNs a bit to move the anchor point to the service road vice the main road has 2 benefits: | Nudging all the HNs a bit to move the anchor point to the service road vice the main road has 2 benefits: | ||
# Confirm HNs to give them routing priority over 3rd party sources | # Confirm HNs to give them routing priority over 3rd party sources. | ||
# Confirm HNs to snap the stop point to the service road. | # Confirm HNs to snap the stop point to the service road. | ||
Don't forget to test the routing after the tiles are built | Don't forget to test the routing after the tiles are built. | ||
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[[File:Changing Primary Name on Service Rd to Main St Name.PNG|400px|thumb|center|'''Temporarily name the service road with the [Main Road] as the primary road name. (There is no "Service Rd" in the primary name) | [[File:Changing Primary Name on Service Rd to Main St Name.PNG|400px|thumb|center|'''Temporarily name the service road with the [Main Road] as the primary road name. (There is no "Service Rd" in the primary name) Apply and Save the road name change.''']] | ||
[[File:Select_HN_from_Main_St2.PNG|400px|thumb|center|'''Edit HNs by moving each applicable HN from the real Main Road to the Service Road. | [[File:Select_HN_from_Main_St2.PNG|400px|thumb|center|'''Edit HNs by moving each applicable HN from the real Main Road to the Service Road. Note moving 4723; 2nd from top right''']] | ||
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Add "[Main Road]" as an alternate name to the Service Road. Apply and save the road name change''']] | Add "[Main Road]" as an alternate name to the Service Road. Apply and save the road name change''']] | ||
| Step by step procedure to add house numbers}} | | Step by step procedure to add house numbers}} | ||
Revision as of 03:27, 27 March 2017
Service roads or frontage roads
Service Roads and Frontage Roads are often used interchangeably by Waze Users. Dictionaries even state that the quick definition of one is the other. A more formal definition is along the lines of a road that is parallel or near to a more significant road and that allows people to access local businesses and/or houses.
Choosing road type for service/frontage roads
Please make sure that the Service Roads/Frontage Roads are set to the correct road type. General USA guidance is found in the Road types article. There are several items to consider in the following order:
- Regional or State guidance, if applicable, will be listed on their respective Wazeopedia page.
- Road continuity, when the service/frontage road is a "feeder road" and continuity of the road type is required for proper routing. Road types § Exceptions explains how Texas or Detroit style feeder roads should be handled.
- Functional Classification map(s) from the local authorities (Department of Transportation, State Highway Administration, etc.) are preferred. [Often found on State wazeopedia pages.] Utilize this guidance in conjunction with Functional Classification resources.
- If the Service Road/Frontage Road services a Freeway or Expressway, and is not covered by the above guidelines, then follow the guidance for frontage roads for freeways/expressways found in the Road types § Primary Street article, and set the road type as a Primary Street .
- If none of the above items apply, then consult with your State Manager(s) to determine between Primary Street or Street type based on usage density.
Problems
Service and Frontage Roads often cause routing problems. Some of the more frequent routing problems are:
- Routing off the main road to the service road, and then back onto the main road.
- Being navigated to the main road for an address which is on the service road. The address may not be reachable from the main road, especially if there is a barrier between the roads. Additionally stopping may be dangerous or prohibited on the main road.
- The address is not found in search since it is listed on the service road, but it should use the main road's address. This causes the search to use 3rd party results even if there is a confirmed HN in Waze, leading to routing issues.
- Drivers unknowingly taking the main road instead of the recommended service road, and then being unable to make a recommended turn further down since they are on the main road instead of the service road. This results in Turn Not Allowed, Incorrect Junction, or Wrong Driving Directions URs.
Here is an example at Arlington Blvd in Northern Virginia. The reporter was unable to make the turn from Arlington Blvd to N Montague St because they did not follow the recommended route. The recommended route was the PL above. Note: Editors need to make sure that the service road is labeled service road. Sometimes they are found labeled the same as the main road and Users don't understand to go to the service road. Users who turned on the main road and won't be able to make the subsequent turn.
Solutions
Naming service/frontage roads
- To prevent routing detours and to ensure we trigger Big Detour Prevention,
- a. Keep the service road separated from the main road at all points by at least one segment.
- b. Ensure the segment separating the main road from the service road DOES NOT have the main road name as either the primary or alternate name. This can be achieved by having an unnamed segment or the name of an intersecting road.
- c. Check for any Bowties, or forks, where the main road connects directly to service road, a feeder road connects directly to both the main and service roads, or a slip road (entrance or exit) connecting between the service and main roads and eliminate any Best Continuation issues.
- In most cases these are best left as no-name segments.
- When adjusting for BDP also keep an eye out for any unintended Best Continuation issues, which would prevent the user from being given a prompt advising which road to turn on to.
- Test the routing after the tiles are built.
- To allow address matching in search, and proper House Number routing, ensure that the main road name is added to all the service road segments as an alternate name.
House numbers on service/frontage roads
Nudging all the HNs a bit to move the anchor point to the service road vice the main road has 2 benefits:
- Confirm HNs to give them routing priority over 3rd party sources.
- Confirm HNs to snap the stop point to the service road.
Don't forget to test the routing after the tiles are built.
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