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<li>[http://wiki.waze.com/wiki/Creating_and_Editing_a_roundabout Roundabouts and Traffic Circles]</li> | <li>[http://wiki.waze.com/wiki/Creating_and_Editing_a_roundabout Roundabouts and Traffic Circles]</li> | ||
<li>[http://wiki.waze.com/wiki/Creating_and_Editing_street_segments#Fix_the_end-node_on_cul-de-sacs_and_dead-ends Cul-de-sac's]</li> | <li>[http://wiki.waze.com/wiki/Creating_and_Editing_street_segments#Fix_the_end-node_on_cul-de-sacs_and_dead-ends Cul-de-sac's]</li> | ||
<li>[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Farm-to-market_road FM Roads] are to be set to primary street east of US 281 and north/east of I-37. All other FM roads are set to minor highway. | |||
<li>[http://wiki.waze.com/wiki/Road_types/USA#Dirt Dirt Roads] - In Texas '''ALL''' roads that are normally unpaved are considered dirt roads as this is how GPS Nav users (any brand) expect the "Avoid Dirt Roads" feature to behave. These roads should be deleted when going through farm land, ranch land, or moutainous areas throughout the state, as they are most likely base import roads and not real roads.</li> | <li>[http://wiki.waze.com/wiki/Road_types/USA#Dirt Dirt Roads] - In Texas '''ALL''' roads that are normally unpaved are considered dirt roads as this is how GPS Nav users (any brand) expect the "Avoid Dirt Roads" feature to behave. These roads should be deleted when going through farm land, ranch land, or moutainous areas throughout the state, as they are most likely base import roads and not real roads.</li> | ||
<li>[http://wiki.waze.com/wiki/Road_types/USA#Parking_Lot_Road Parking Lot Roads]</li> | <li>[http://wiki.waze.com/wiki/Road_types/USA#Parking_Lot_Road Parking Lot Roads]</li> | ||
Revision as of 01:53, 28 April 2014
THIS PAGE IS STILL UNDER CONSTRUCTION
Information related to using Waze in the State of Texas.
Cities and towns
There are 6386 Cities and Towns spread across 254 counties in the state. See Cities in Texas for proper naming information.
Major roads
See Road names/USA & Road types/USA.
As of this time, Texas is NOT participating in the new Functional Classification of roads.
Landmarks
In late 2012 a discussion was started in the Connecticut Section of the Waze Forum that determined the existing world-wide guideline of "don't map individual businesses" wasn't enough and we needed a more complete set of guidelines for landmarks in Connecticut. As a result of that discussion we've come up with a set of guidelines for landmarks in Connecticut. If you wish to propose changes to these guidelines, please do so in the forum. As always, the world-wide rule of "don't map individual businesses" still applies.
Please do not forget that a recent update to WME has enabled the Address properties for Landmarks (City, State & Country) and ensure this information is filled out & correct.
Major construction projects
See TxDot for a list of LONG TERM road closures & changes to traffic flow that impact the Waze map.
Special roads
- Divided Highways
- Carpool, HOV, Transit lanes
- Roundabouts and Traffic Circles
- Cul-de-sac's
- FM Roads are to be set to primary street east of US 281 and north/east of I-37. All other FM roads are set to minor highway.
- Dirt Roads - In Texas ALL roads that are normally unpaved are considered dirt roads as this is how GPS Nav users (any brand) expect the "Avoid Dirt Roads" feature to behave. These roads should be deleted when going through farm land, ranch land, or moutainous areas throughout the state, as they are most likely base import roads and not real roads.
- Parking Lot Roads
- Toll Roads
- Frontage roads do not need to be primary street unless in major cities.
Non-drivable roads
Generally, if a road can't be driven on (e.g. Walking Trail, Pedestrain Boardwalk, Stairway, Railroad, Runway/Taxiway) then it should not be mapped in Waze. This is due to the way the routing engine works, as Waze WILL route users to drive on these "Non-Drivable" road types. Please note there are several Railroads mapped in Texas, these railroads are mapped in a VERY particular manner by Senior Area Managers and Country Managers to prevent Waze from routing on them.
Speed / red light cameras
Red Light Cameras are are LEGAL in the State of Texas.
Contrary to popular belief, these cameras do not sit on the top of lights at an intersection. If you've gotten to an intersection, you've already passed the red light camera.These cameras mounted on traffic signals are used as part of the signal control. These compare sequential images of the intersection approach to determine if there is a vehicle (car, truck, motorcycle, bicycle, etc) waiting and will trigger the sequence. These devices CANNOT issue tickets.
There are traditional traffic monitoring cameras covering most of the major highways in the state. These send live feeds to the various traffic agencies around the state and are for monitoring traffic only.
Speed cameras are currently ILLEGAL in the State of Texas. Any request for a speed camera, or any approved speed cameras need to be removed from the map.
Military Bases
Texas has a long standing tradition for support the US military. If you have questions concerning any military base in the state, please do not hesitate to ask. All military bases in the state are set to the current military base standard.
- All gates at the military bases are set to private road in/street out with some gates having restrictions on them for the various gate closures.
- If you know of any changes in the hours of a gate, please let a US Champ know and they will adjust it accordingly.
- All gates are locked at a level 5 or 6.
- Landmarks approved for military bases are:
- Commissary
- PX/BX
- Gas stations
- Parks
- Museums
To do list
Want to help out with the map in Texas? Stop adding parking lot roads everywhere, solve URs, ask questions to anyone listed below, and seek out advice when/where needed.
Mapping utilities
- TxDot Maps.
- Road Conditions throughout the state.
- List of State Routes in Texas (Wikipedia)
Area Managers
| Username | Area Managed | Comments | Forum PM |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank 6 Country Managers | |||
| txemt |
US South Central Regional Coordinator | Based out of Miami, FL born/lived/travelled through most of Texas | PM |
| jasonh300 | US South Central Regional Coordinator | Based out of New Orleans, LA | PM |
| Rank 5 Country Managers (Texas Based) | |||
| LittlestLou | DFW Metroplex | PM | |
| pjlasl | North Texas | Based out of Weatherford | PM |
| Rank 4 Area Managers | |||
| jstrangfeld | North DFW Metroplex | PM | |
| ctpoole | Austin | PM | |
| Rank 3 Area Managers | |||
| jeigh17 | El Paso | PM | |
| shadoh | DFW Metroplex | PM | |
| MisterTodd | East DFW Metroplex | PM | |
| tcalvert317 | San Antonio | PM | |
| danofsatx | San Antonio | PM | |
| PvilleT | Austin | PM | |
If you are an Area Manager that covers the Texas, or a USA Country Manager that does a lot of work in Texas, please add yourself to this list (alphabetical by username).