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, make sure the landmark does not snap to roads. 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.
Business Lots are not mapped.
NOTE: Gas Station Landmarks suppress Traffic Jams & Automatic System Detected Errors.
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 "Police Dept".
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 "Fire Dept".
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.