Connecticut/Landmarks

WORK IN PROGRESS - DO NOT USE AT THIS TIME

Below is the full list of Landmark Types provided by WME as well as information as to which should and should not be mapped in the State of Connecticut. For those that should be mapped, information is provided on how to properly map them.

Transportation

Gas Station

We've heard from Waze that we SHOULD be creating landmarks for Gas Stations in the US, and there will be changes to the Gas Station system in the US soon. Map as fence line, make sure the landmark does not snap to roads. NOTE: Gas Station Landmarks suppress Traffic Jams & Automatic System Detected Errors.

Toll booth

Not Mapped. Also, there are no Toll Booths in the state.

Terminal

Not used at this time. Not defined at this time.

Airport

Mapped at the fence line, include parking lots/terminals that are close to the airport in one landmark. Try to avoid crossing non-airport roads with the landmark.

Train station

Mapped at the fence line, including parking lot(s) in one landmark.

Bus Station / Bus Terminal

Mapped at the fence line, including parking lot(s) in one landmark.

Sea Port

Not Mapped.

Parking Lot

Park & Ride / Commuter Parking Lots are mapped at the fence line. Name these as "Commuter Lot" or "Park & Ride" only - no specific names as it would get too long. Pay Parking Lots (Private & Municipal) - currently under discussion. Parking Lots at businesses are not mapped.

Junction/Interchange

Bridge

Major Bridges Mapped as a rectangle or arc only to include the road. See Appendix below for list of Major Bridges that are mapped in Connecticut.

Tunnel

Major Tunnels Mapped as a rectangle or arc only to include the road. See Appendix below for list of Major Bridges that are mapped in Connecticut.

Subway station

Not Mapped, Connecticut has no Subway.

Ferry lane

We really need a Ferry Road Type and an Avoid Ferry option in the client to do this properly, but for now mapped as a rectangle or arc only to include the route. At this time, only small ferry routes are mapped.

Car Rental

Not Mapped. Handled by POI Search.

Garage

Not Mapped. Handled by POI Search.

Leisure

Park

Mapped at the fence line, including parking lot(s) in one landmark. Further definition in the works, but Private Golf Courses are not included.

Museum / Visitor Center / Monument

Mapped at the fence line, including parking lot(s) in one landmark.

Mall/Shopping Center

Major Malls/Shopping Centers Mapped at the fence line, including parking lot(s) in one landmark. Definition of Major is in the works.

Convenience Store / Kiosk

Not Mapped. Handled by POI Search.

Restaurant / Bar / Coffee Shop

Not Mapped. Handled by POI Search.

Stadium / Sports Facility

Hotel / Motel / Guest Room

Not Mapped. Handled by POI Search.

Club/Concert Hall

Major Clubs/Concert Halls Mapped at the fence line, including associated parking lot(s) (if attached) in one landmark. Definition of Major is in the works.

Beach

Not used. Mapped as 2.1 Park (see above)

Camp site / RV Park

Not Mapped. Handled by POI Search.

Casino

Not Mapped. Handled by POI Search.

Marina

Not Mapped. Handled by POI Search.

Promenade / Boardwalk

Not Mapped. Handled by POI Search.

Store/stall

Not Mapped. Handled by POI Search.

Nature

Island

Not Mapped.

Sea/Lake/Levee

Not Mapped. Handled by Waze Water Layer.

River/Stream

Not Mapped. Handled by Waze Water Layer.

Forest/Grove

Not Mapped.

Farmland

Not Mapped.

Gravel

Not Mapped.

Danger Zone

Not used at this time. Not defined at this time.

Public

Religious Site

Not Mapped. Handled by POI Search.

Bank

Not Mapped. Handled by POI Search.

Office Building

Not Mapped. Handled by POI Search.

Industry

Not Mapped. Handled by POI Search.

Public Building

Libraries and Court Houses Mapped at the fence line, including associated parking lot(s) (if attached) in one landmark.

Tourist Site / Attraction

ATM

Not Mapped. Handled by POI Search.

Pharmacy

Not Mapped. Handled by POI Search.

Supermarket/Market

Not Mapped. Handled by POI Search.

Public Service

Hospital/Clinic

Hospitals Mapped at the fence line, including associated parking lot(s) (if attached) in one landmark.

Correction Facility / Prison

Not mapped. Handled by POI Search.

Military Site

Government / Municipal Building

City/Town Halls & associated facilities Mapped at the fence line, including associated parking lot(s) (if attached) in one landmark. Public Works garages & work yards are not mapped.

Police Station

Mapped at the fence line, including associated parking lot(s) (if attached) in one landmark. ALL landmarks are named TBA.

University / College / Academy

Mapped at the fence line, including associated parking lot(s) (if attached) in one landmark.

School / Kindergarten / Junior High / High School

Mapped at the fence line, including associated parking lot(s) (if attached) in one landmark.

Cemetery

Not mapped. Handled by POI Search. Those with historical significance can be mapped as 2.1 Park (see above). Roads TBA

Fire Department/Emergency Service

Mapped at the fence line, including associated parking lot(s) (if attached) in one landmark. ALL landmarks are named TBA.

Post Office

Mapped at the fence line, including associated parking lot(s) (if attached) in one landmark. ALL landmarks are named "Post Office" - do not use abbreviation "USPS".

Other

Other

Not used at this time. Not defined at this time.