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1. Crosswalk Alert (Visual + Optional Voice)

   Marked pedestrian crosswalks are among the highest-risk points where vehicles and pedestrians interact, especially at night, during poor weather, or in areas with weak lighting.

   Introducing a Crosswalk Alert — a small on-screen icon with an optional short voice cue such as “Pedestrian crossing ahead” — would provide drivers with earlier situational awareness without affecting routing. Activated only on verified crosswalks, this alert would function similarly to existing permanent notifications such as speed bump warnings, hazard alerts, camera notifications, and other fixed safety cues.

   Such an alert would reduce reaction-time delays, improve driver readiness in limited-visibility areas, and help prevent common collision scenarios at pedestrian crossings. Overall, this represents a low-complexity yet high-impact enhancement that directly strengthens Waze’s hazard-prevention capabilities and improves safety for all road users.

   Marked pedestrian crosswalks are among the highest-risk points where vehicles and pedestrians interact, especially at night, during poor weather, or in areas with weak lighting.

   Introducing a Crosswalk Alert — a small on-screen icon with an optional short voice cue such as “Pedestrian crossing ahead” — would provide drivers with earlier situational awareness without affecting routing. Activated only on verified crosswalks, this alert would function similarly to existing permanent notifications such as speed bump warnings, hazard alerts, camera notifications, and other fixed safety cues.

   Such an alert would reduce reaction-time delays, improve driver readiness in limited-visibility areas, and help… more

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2. Speed Limit indicators on map

   It would add to safer driving to have speed limit changes show up as standard indicators on the map while driving, meaning seeing them approach just like any other indicator on the map.

   Current issues/reasons:
   1. In South Africa we have many areas where the speed limit road signs are missing. I count four that are missing on my daily route alone, and this is extremely dangerous with frequent sudden braking necessary immediately after realizing the speed limit has changed without prior notice.
   2. There are often speed cameras directly after a speed limit change, which is a nice little dirty trick used by our often-corrupt traffic department officers, with lots of easy to find dashcam footage online to attest to just this one issue.
   3. Better preparation for speed transitions - Advanced warning allows drivers to gradually adjust speed rather than making abrupt changes, which reduces the risk of rear-end collisions from following vehicles.
   4. Unfamiliar route safety - When driving in new areas, drivers may not know local speed limit patterns and could easily miss changes, especially when traffic signs are missing. This is especially important for tourists or business travelers.
   5. Night driving visibility - Speed limit signs can be harder to spot in low-light conditions, while the navigation display remains clearly visible.
   6. Weather-related visibility - During rain, fog, or other weather conditions that reduce visibility, physical signs may be obscured while the digital display remains clear.
   7. Standardized information - Eliminates confusion from damaged, faded, or vandalized speed limit signs that may be difficult to read accurately. Additionally, it is much easier to follow the navigation map when speed limit information is displayed in the familiar indicator format that drivers are already accustomed to using.

   This has previously been suggested very long ago (https://waze.uservoice.com/forums/59223-waze-suggestion-box/suggestions/10519629-speed-limit-indication-on-map), but without much motivation given. The response of the Waze Team was not helpful, as the issues were not addressed. Since this is a safety issue more than a nice-to-have feature (at least in my country), I believe it requires more attention from the developers.

   It would add to safer driving to have speed limit changes show up as standard indicators on the map while driving, meaning seeing them approach just like any other indicator on the map.

   Current issues/reasons:
   1. In South Africa we have many areas where the speed limit road signs are missing. I count four that are missing on my daily route alone, and this is extremely dangerous with frequent sudden braking necessary immediately after realizing the speed limit has changed without prior notice.
   2. There are often speed cameras directly after a speed limit change, which is a nice little… more

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3. Auto timeout on suggestions and recentre

   So 2 issues found this week when using Waze on a motorbike
   1. I got a route change suggestion 10 minutes into my journey, which needed a yes or no button pressing to action. This is really difficult on a bike as you often have a weather cover on the phone so to action I'd have to stop, remove gloves and phone, press it and then carry on. Why doesn't this have a timeout or a tick box in setting to automatically accept route updates?
   2. The map was inadvertantly moved when I put the phone in its case and I needed to press recentre to get it back on the route. Again I would have had to stop to do this, so the timeout to auto recentre should be a minute or something. Same in a car really as touching a phone is illegal.
   Annoying thing is you can't see the route, speed limits etc when it does this, just get the audio to advise. Hope this can be reviewed
   Thanks

   So 2 issues found this week when using Waze on a motorbike
   1. I got a route change suggestion 10 minutes into my journey, which needed a yes or no button pressing to action. This is really difficult on a bike as you often have a weather cover on the phone so to action I'd have to stop, remove gloves and phone, press it and then carry on. Why doesn't this have a timeout or a tick box in setting to automatically accept route updates?
   2. The map was inadvertantly moved when I put the phone in its case and… more

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4. Design Limitations in Waze

   Dear Waze,
   I appreciate how Waze has improved real-time navigation, but it seems to be designed for experienced urban drivers who prioritize speed and can easily handle notifications. This may exclude and endanger those with different driving abilities and priorities. In this email, I outline four key design issues and suggest solutions to make Waze more inclusive. My observations come from personal experience with the platform and relevant academic research.
   Firstly, Waze selects the fastest route automatically but doesn’t factor in risks like high crime areas, poorly lit areas, or dangerous road conditions. This has had real consequences, like in 2015, when Regina Murmura was led into a dangerous favela in Brazil and killed by local gang members. Since then, Waze has introduced high-risk area alerts in Brazil and Israel. However, most users still lack this feature, placing vulnerable drivers, such as older adults, new drivers, tourists, gig workers, and women, at higher risk. Winner (1980) argues that technology is not neutral, as its design choices reflect social values and may have political outcomes. Waze’s algorithm appears neutral, but because it prioritizes speed over safety, it favors confident, experienced drivers while putting others at risk. This is not a technical limitation but a design choice that reinforces inequality. To avoid this, Waze should supplement its algorithm with official safety data (e.g., crime reports and lighting conditions) and provide a "Safety first" routing option, guaranteeing that every user has equal access to a safe driving experience.
   Secondly, because Waze relies heavily on user reports, it assumes roads without reports are safe. However, this results in a geographical bias because hazard notifications are less frequent in places with fewer active users, such as rural communities, low-income neighborhoods, or roads during off-peak hours. For instance, rural drivers in areas with few Waze users and gig workers driving late at night may miss important hazard alerts, making navigation less reliable and possibly dangerous. Kitchin (2014) critiques the rise of data-driven science. Arguing that big data does not provide an objective reality but an "Oligoptic view," a partial view shaped by who collects data and where. In this case, Waze assumes that missing reports indicate evidence of safety rather than a lack of participation. Kitchin contends that theory should supplement data-driven science to prevent flawed conclusions. Similarly, Waze should not only rely on crowdsourced reports and road traffic data but add official safety data (e.g., police crime reports and municipal road conditions) to ensure that missing data does not create blind spots to navigation safety.
   Thirdly, Waze has two main issues when handling hazards: it doesn’t immediately reroute drivers when conditions are risky and depends on user reports rather than accurate weather data. While users can manually report dangers like ice, snow, or flooding, these warnings don't adjust the routes, which puts drivers at risk. This affects everyone in extreme weather conditions, but gig workers and low-income are disproportionately affected since they may not have access to proper winter gear. I experienced this firsthand after a snowstorm in Montreal when I took an Uber; despite dangerous conditions, we were systematically routed onto unplowed streets rather than safer main roads. Morozov (2013) critiques “solutionism,” the tendency of tech companies to define problems too narrowly and neglecting broader complexities. This is exemplified by Waze, which disregards social, economic, and environmental issues in favor of the fastest route. Morozov warns against one-size-fits-all, Western-centered technological solutions that may not apply across all contexts. By supplementing its user reports with real-time weather data and municipal road conditions, Waze would ensure that users are actively relocated when necessary.
   Finally, Waze can be more distracting than helpful due to its game-like features and constant notifications. As the app offers leaderboards, points, and badges for reporting risks it incentivizes users to remain engaged even while driving. Furthermore, its pop-up notifications must be manually dismissed, further distracting driving. This design choice unequally affects new drivers, who need to focus on the road; neurodivergent drivers (e.g., ADHD), who may be overwhelmed with many notifications; and older adults, who may struggle to process or remove alerts quickly. Zuboff (2019) critiques surveillance capitalism, arguing that platforms are designed not just to provide services but to profit from behavioral surplus (data beyond what is required to improve services). She argues that digital platforms are not neutral; they shape user behavior to serve corporate interests by manipulating user behavior to maximize engagement. This directly relates to Waze; by transforming a navigation tool into a game, it prioritizes data collection over user safety. Waze should implement a driver mode that restricts intrusive notifications and prioritizes voice-based safety alerts, maintaining the focus on the road rather than on the app.
   In conclusion, Waze’s current design is too focused on speed and engagement. It provides incomplete safety data, which leaves vulnerable drivers, gig workers, low-income communities, and those in extreme weather conditions to face unsafe driving conditions. Waze should offer a safety-first routing option, add official data to supplement user reports and reduce nonessential app interactions. These changes will guarantee that navigation remains a tool for safety rather than just efficiency or engagement.
   Best Regards,

   Dear Waze,
   I appreciate how Waze has improved real-time navigation, but it seems to be designed for experienced urban drivers who prioritize speed and can easily handle notifications. This may exclude and endanger those with different driving abilities and priorities. In this email, I outline four key design issues and suggest solutions to make Waze more inclusive. My observations come from personal experience with the platform and relevant academic research.
   Firstly, Waze selects the fastest route automatically but doesn’t factor in risks like high crime areas, poorly lit areas, or dangerous road conditions. This has had real consequences, like in… more

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5. A couple of suggestions

   Hello,

   Recently, the application has been frequently unresponsive to touches. This is not a phone error.

   It would be helpful if a long press could be used to select a segment on the route that I do not want to take, so that the application can calculate an alternate route. It would also be great if I could create a blacklist of segments that I don't want/can't drive on.

   Why can't buildings be displayed on the map for better orientation, or at least their numbers, even if only within, say, 200m of the destination?

   It would also be great if delays at intersections in towns could be taken into account when calculating the route.

   Also, a mode for larger or heavier vehicles would be useful, not just for trucks but also for recreational vehicles, to take into account dimensions, weight, and maximum speed. Users could enter such restrictions on the routes themselves (similar to maximum speed limits).

   It would be helpful to have road ratings so that better-maintained roads are preferred over slightly shorter but rougher routes.

   Many road hazards affect both directions of travel (if not separated), so it would be good if alerts such as accidents, police, or bad weather are valid for both directions simultaneously.

   Hello,

   Recently, the application has been frequently unresponsive to touches. This is not a phone error.

   It would be helpful if a long press could be used to select a segment on the route that I do not want to take, so that the application can calculate an alternate route. It would also be great if I could create a blacklist of segments that I don't want/can't drive on.

   Why can't buildings be displayed on the map for better orientation, or at least their numbers, even if only within, say, 200m of the destination?

   It would also be great if… more

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6. Permanent “End of Pavement” Alert

   In several regions, especially on state highways and rural roads, there is an abrupt transition in pavement—for example, the end of the asphalted section and the beginning of a dirt or basalt-stone road. These sudden surface changes can catch drivers by surprise, particularly during low-visibility hours, adverse weather conditions, or on higher-speed roads.

   Technical and Road Safety Justification:
   Changes in pavement type can pose significant risks to drivers, such as:
   Rear-end collisions, when the vehicle ahead suddenly slows upon noticing the change in pavement;
   Loss of control and roadway departures, due to loose gravel, irregularities, or reduced traction on dirt or basalt surfaces;

   Increased braking distance, especially when transitioning from asphalt to a more unstable surface.
   A similar situation is already recognized by road authorities, and several highways physically signpost “End of Pavement.” The alert would follow the same usability logic and importance as the current “Sharp Curve,” “Complex Intersection,” and other warnings already implemented in the app.

   Implementation Proposal:
   Create a new type of permanent alert that allows editors to map points where the following occurs:
   End of asphalt pavement, or
   Transition to gravel/basalt stones/compact dirt.

   This alert would be displayed to drivers with adequate advance notice, allowing for planned speed reduction and improved operational safety, aligning with good practices in road signage and accident prevention.

   In several regions, especially on state highways and rural roads, there is an abrupt transition in pavement—for example, the end of the asphalted section and the beginning of a dirt or basalt-stone road. These sudden surface changes can catch drivers by surprise, particularly during low-visibility hours, adverse weather conditions, or on higher-speed roads.

   Technical and Road Safety Justification:
   Changes in pavement type can pose significant risks to drivers, such as:
   Rear-end collisions, when the vehicle ahead suddenly slows upon noticing the change in pavement;
   Loss of control and roadway departures, due to loose gravel, irregularities, or reduced traction on dirt… more

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7. Motorcycle-Friendly Long Trip Rest Recommendations

   On long trips using motorcycle navigation mode, Waze should recommend rest stops every 1 hour or 120 km (whichever comes first). These stops could include nearby gas stations, rest areas, scenic points, or safe parking spots, helping riders stay alert, hydrated, and safe.

   Why This Feature Matters

   Safety First: Long rides on a motorcycle are physically demanding. Fatigue increases the risk of accidents. Timely rest breaks help reduce this danger.
   
   Health & Comfort: Regular stops reduce back strain, dehydration, and numbness. It promotes better focus for the rest of the ride.
   
   Route Planning: Knowing where to stop in advance, especially for fuel or refreshments, helps riders plan more confidently and avoid remote areas without services.
   
   Motorcycle-Specific Behavior: Unlike cars, motorcycles don’t have air conditioning, storage, or in-seat comfort, making frequent stops more essential.
   

   How It Could Work

   Enable this as a toggle under Motorcycle Mode Settings.
   
   When a trip is longer than 100 km or expected to last more than 1 hour:
   
       Waze prompts: “Would you like rest stop suggestions every 60 minutes or 120 km?”
   
   The app displays:
   
       Nearby gas stations
   
       Scenic or shaded rest areas
   
       Places with bathrooms or refreshments
   
       Possibly a reminder notification: “You’ve been riding for 1 hour — here’s a good spot to rest.”
   

   Optional Features

   Customize intervals (e.g., every 45 min, 90 min, or 100 km).
   
   Allow user-rated rest spots for motorcycle-friendly services.
   
   Incorporate weather data (heat, rain) to suggest even more frequent breaks.
   

   End Goal

   Make long motorcycle rides safer, more enjoyable, and less fatiguing by incorporating practical rest planning right into the route guidance experience.

   On long trips using motorcycle navigation mode, Waze should recommend rest stops every 1 hour or 120 km (whichever comes first). These stops could include nearby gas stations, rest areas, scenic points, or safe parking spots, helping riders stay alert, hydrated, and safe.

   Why This Feature Matters

   Safety First: Long rides on a motorcycle are physically demanding. Fatigue increases the risk of accidents. Timely rest breaks help reduce this danger.
   
   Health & Comfort: Regular stops reduce back strain, dehydration, and numbness. It promotes better focus for the rest of the ride.
   
   Route Planning: Knowing where to stop in advance, especially

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8. Stop reporting minor incidents. Stop sending data to Google Maps that there is an accident

   Allowing people to be amateur journalists has become a real danger. You list an accident on Google maps, but on Waze, is just a car on the shoulder. Listing these minor incidents causes people to have more traffic and accidents.

   You are promoting people to use their phones to report data to you, that you turn around and sell to other companies. Sounds like a lawsuit waiting to happen. Why can't you just change it to major incidents. When the police are showing up to an accident, why do i see several police traps right by the accident? Maybe mislabeled reporting or button removal to report police quickly. Need to change that. Your product can be useful if you stop allowing trolls to post useless info, or are complacent in bad reporting.

   These should be the only acceptable reporting incidents. (May have missed some) but
   -Accident
   -police
   -fire
   -road closed
   -bad weather
   -road hazard(items in roadway)
   -construction,
   -DUI checkpoints(don't agree with but),
   -detours(with viable alternate routes)

   Because misreported accidents go to Google Maps, it limits your ability to detour around accident quickly and safely. This funnels people thus a cascading effect on traffic, which in turn makes people trust your traffic data less and less. doesn't seem to account for building/declining traffic, or the time it takes to get to that point of trip. Doesn't think down the road, so to say.

   Makes me use roads i get the better timing from, ie, essentially rendering your product less useful, more and more everyday. So tidy up a few issues and make your product more valuable to everyone.

   Allowing people to be amateur journalists has become a real danger. You list an accident on Google maps, but on Waze, is just a car on the shoulder. Listing these minor incidents causes people to have more traffic and accidents.

   You are promoting people to use their phones to report data to you, that you turn around and sell to other companies. Sounds like a lawsuit waiting to happen. Why can't you just change it to major incidents. When the police are showing up to an accident, why do i see several police traps right by the accident? Maybe mislabeled… more

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   May be considered  ·  AdminElla (Waze Team) (Admin, Waze) responded

   Thanks for your feedback. At this time, this doesn't fit on our roadmap, but we'll keep it in mind for future product planning.

9. Contextual road navigation elements

   Waze (so far) does not fully account for overall road context in navigation. We've (ie. my partner and I) have found it treating all roads equally when picking a route, whether urban, rural, wide, narrow, usually parrtially blocked by parked cars, etc. So, I suggest adding a set of options to the system and the navigation algorithm which allows weighting by road type. This could be selected or deselected manually by the user, with some default setting sets (ie. "Prefer Highways", "The Scenic Route", etc).

   Based on roads we've used, we suggest the following classifications:

   Highway
   Fast-moving multi-lane road with significant limitations on stopping and parking, subject to national and regional restrictions.

   Primary Thoroughfare
   Open and readily navigable, with fast-moving traffic depending on conditions. Parking may be significantly restricted.

   Secondary Thoroughfare
   Open and readily navigable, with some parked vehicles or other roadside obstructions not significantly limiting passage. Urban traffic flow may cause traffic jams or be subject to bottlenecks in places. Rural roads of this kind may lack street lighting. Roadside parking may be available based on national and regional restrictions.

   Side Road, Urban Residential
   May be narrow and/or difficult to navigate due to residential parked cars or other obstructions. Parking may be limited and subject to permit. Consider whether parking obstructs residential property access.

   Side Road, Urban Industrial
   Mostly open and navigable, with a high prevalence of industrial vehicles. There may be roadside hazards associated with industry. Consider whether roadside parking may be safe and appropriate if space seems to be available.

   Side Road, Rural Narrow
   May be insufficient for two vehicles to easily traverse side by side and may be a single-vehicle width. There may be very limited passing places. Visibility ahead may be limited due to high foliage or other peripheral vision obstructions. Passage may sometimes be obstructed by agricultural vehicles or livestock. There will be no street lights and parking is likely to be hazardous. May be particularly hazardous to navigate at night or in severely adverse weather.

   Side Road, Dirt Track
   May be hazardous to navigate without use of a 4-wheel-drive vehicle. Conditions may otherwise be similar to "Side Road, Rural Narrow".

   Waze (so far) does not fully account for overall road context in navigation. We've (ie. my partner and I) have found it treating all roads equally when picking a route, whether urban, rural, wide, narrow, usually parrtially blocked by parked cars, etc. So, I suggest adding a set of options to the system and the navigation algorithm which allows weighting by road type. This could be selected or deselected manually by the user, with some default setting sets (ie. "Prefer Highways", "The Scenic Route", etc).

   Based on roads we've used, we suggest the following classifications:

   Highway
   Fast-moving multi-lane road with… more

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10. WazePro

    A personal vision for Waze+

    Given that Waze is in a tension with Google Maps and there is a new CEO with a background in tourism I have compiled a few thoughts.

    Let me start out with some tentative abstract differentiators:
    Google Maps is for drivers, Waze+ is for all others (too).
    Google Maps is about how to get there, Waze+ is more about why to get there.
    Google Maps is for the brain, Waze+ is for the soul.

    A.
    To begin with I would like to see Waze much more individualized and stylish.
    I’d like to express accurately which vehicle I am using, a red BMW 3, a Model S plaid or a KTM bike. A realistic avatar of myself can represent me on the map as a digital twin.
    I’d appreciate to let others know if am am a learner driver or an elderly person requiring increased attention. I could be a tramway, a relaxed Fiaker, a nervous equestrian or a busy shepherd, and so on. I might as well be a scooter, a wheelchair, a mom with a buggy or a guide dog.
    As collaborative citizens we are in this together.
    The necessary SW adjustments are pretty trivial.

    Note: There is an extraordinary economic phenomenon here:
    A public good - safety - emerges from nudging users into a “free” private garden.

    I miss the state of traffic lights and their time till change.
    It would be great to see emergency vehicles with their blue light mirrored in real-time.
    I want a complete cyber-physical correspondence of the traffic system.
    I’d even go into the third dimension and include paragliders etc.

    B.
    I want to sketch two possible features that strengthen interactions in the community:
    “Let me see!”
    On the map I notice a Wazer in a presumably attractive location and wonder what it really looks like there. I send a request over and - Wazers are nice - get a live photo in return (costing subtleties TBD).
    If that location offers tourist services a booking opportunity may just be a click away.

    “Ride with me!”
    If I am about to experience an exciting event, say a rollercoaster ride, I can invite others to join me along in a shared short video (probably VR in the future).
    Again, if this is a professional entertainment offer then getting a ticket may just be a click away.

    In both cases this is an expandable mutual service combined with a business opportunity; privacy aspects are solvable.

    C.
    All smart cars, Teslas first, shall become automatic Wazers.
    That is to say that if they recognize a spontaneous danger such as a deer crossing the street, they shall send out this observation to an open database and share it with other drivers. Some benevolent central artificial intelligence can derive an up-to-date risk map depending on time of day and year and weather in a better way than any public administration can ever achieve it.

    Some of these suggestions may already have been discussed or tried, I don’t know.
    What I feel to be important is a clear mission and the confidence to create a better future, where community and advanced technology fuse for surprising, joyful journeys.

    A personal vision for Waze+

    Given that Waze is in a tension with Google Maps and there is a new CEO with a background in tourism I have compiled a few thoughts.

    Let me start out with some tentative abstract differentiators:
    Google Maps is for drivers, Waze+ is for all others (too).
    Google Maps is about how to get there, Waze+ is more about why to get there.
    Google Maps is for the brain, Waze+ is for the soul.

    A.
    To begin with I would like to see Waze much more individualized and stylish.
    I’d like to express accurately which… more

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