Map Editor Suggestions
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This is the place to share your ideas for improving the Waze Map editor.
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Add selectable traffic light icon options & updated TTS for flashing signals
In order to be more hyperlocal, please add selectable traffic light icon options to WME that would then display in the app at intersections where flashing yellow (warning) lights are erected or those that have flashing red lights (stop). In some areas, red flashing lights exist and do indicate it's a stop but from a TTS and visual perspective, "Turn left|right at the flashing light" is much more hyperlocal than turn at the stop sign, when a stop sign might not actually exist there.
An example of said light: https://beta.waze.com/en-US/editor?env=usa&lat=31.77078&lon=-94.19763&marker=true&zoomLevel=19
Streetview: https://maps.app.goo.gl/biqxPWVDQmM18TTE6Editors could easily provide plenty more examples where…
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Only send one Email if a UR gets commented and closed
On URs, it would be nice for editors to have a "comment and close" button to send a single email/notification to users, instead of two (an editor has left a comment, and your reported issue has been closed).
Most of the time, the user sends a last message right before closing the UR (something like: thank you, we fixed the map, it will take a few days to reach the app...).
Alternatively, use a queue and automatically merge these two events together if they occur within a specified time frame.
129 votesGreat thinking! We’ll share with the team; they’re always interested in new feature ideas.
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Add "Serial Number" field to Speed Cameras in WME
Currently, when adding or editing a speed camera in the WME, there’s no way to associate it with its official registration or identification. I suggest adding a “Serial Number” field to the speed camera settings.
Having this field would allow editors to input the official serial number of each speed enforcement device, as issued by the government or regulatory agency. This is extremely valuable because:
- It enables verification and validation of the camera against official databases from transportation or metrology authorities.
- It improves accuracy when identifying missing, moved, or deactivated cameras.
- It helps prevent duplicate or outdated hazards, ensuring only…
56 votesGreat timing! We’re currently working on adding a Serial Number field to Speed Cameras in WME. Keep an eye out for updates on the WME.
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Add type "Boom Barrier" to permanent hazard
https://i.imgur.com/T05sm8V.png
In my country (but I think everywhere) there are a lot of barriers which are placed in different areas like PLR, restricted areas, private areas, .. This barriers are opened for locals or by different type of card/transmitters. It's very convenient when user or taxi driver see this permanent hazard on his road. I think it's not difficult to add this type to current PH structure.
In my country there ate not "toll booth"-es and we use this type (they are the same on the picture) but it's not convenient for people who use another TTS and language in…238 votesThanks for your feedback. At this time, this doesn't fit on our roadmap, but we'll keep it in mind for future product planning.
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Let Editors set their preferred date format in WME Settings
Different regions of the world use different date/time formats, and even within some regions individuals may have their own preference for a date format that's most comfortable for them. Rather than have WME use one format for entering and displaying dates, allow the user to configure their preferred format on the WME Settings page, the same as configuring Imperial vs. Metric units. WME should then honor that date format on all date entry and display fields.
Sample date formats to offer could include "dd-mm-yyyy", "mm/dd/yyyy", or my preference for a default the ISO 8601 "yyyy-mm-dd" international standard format. I suggest…
101 votesGreat thinking! We’ll share with the team; they’re always interested in new feature ideas.
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Allow snapping of places geometry nodes together
It would be very useful to be able to "snap" geometry nodes of two different places together (just like to when creating an intersection with two segments). This would ease the mapping of adjacent places (e.g.: a mall next to a park, or a river next to a park, that goes all the way to the edge of said river).
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Add option to make restrictions visible similar to closures
This goes together with a suggestion on the APP side to add an option to display some restricted segments.
Since there is no easy way to add closures based on a schedule, there are times it would be nice to have restrictions that can be scheduled show in the app similar to a closure. That way someone driving without a route will have the visual cue like a closure.
68 votesThanks for your feedback. At this time, this doesn't fit on our roadmap, but we'll keep it in mind for future product planning.
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WME Client simulator
With each additional functionality on WME (Paths / Far-Lanes / Jubra / Junction box / lanes / ....) gets increasingly difficult to map. This makes it more likely that us map editores will make some kind of mistake or don’t take something into consideration. Having a way to preview the changes before they are live on the map will made both editors and client less frustrated, with a more accurate map.
351 votesThanks for your feedback. At this time, this doesn't fit on our roadmap, but we'll keep it in mind for future product planning.
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Add “Pedestrian Crossing Zone” Warning in WME Map Editor
💡 Idea Description:
I suggest adding a new warning option in the WME Map Editor named “Pedestrian Crossing Zone” to be used in areas with frequent pedestrian movement, such as:
Local markets and shopping centers
Hospitals and medical facilities
Schools and universities
Parks and recreational areas
In reality, there are visible pedestrian crossing signs in these places, but this warning option does not currently exist in WME. As a result, drivers are not alerted to slow down or pay attention to crossing pedestrians in these locations.
🚗 Importance of the Suggestion:
Adding this warning will help drivers to:
Reduce speed…
70 votesGreat thinking! We’ll share with the team; they’re always interested in new feature ideas.
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WME issues filter
Part of the daily work of map editors is to delete old URs via WME issues filter that have no activity.
Currently there is no way to filter URs older than N days and the only way to filter is to filter from date to date. This requires defining new dates each time and filtering cannot be saved.
The suggestion is to add a filter of "older than N days"16 votes -
School Zone excluded segment ID option
Currently, we can exclude based on road types, which in most cases is sufficient. However, there are times that we may need to exclude a segment that is the same road type in the school zone because of cross traffic.
For example, in the image below, the school zone is on a mH. I can exclude the FWY with no concerns, but the 2 yellow arrows point out some mH segments that I can't currently exclude. The issue is that if I am driving either of those routes, I will get a School Zone alert, and eventually a reduced SL,…
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Improve House Numbers Editing Interface Clarity
Since the version 2.272, the HN interface has become visually overloaded mainly on cross roads. In the previous version, entering house numbers mode would visually isolate the numbers belonging only to the selected street. This behavior was much more intuitive and provided a cleaner, distraction-free environment for editing.
We suggest restoring this functionality - either by default or as an optional toggle - so that only the house numbers from the selected street are shown during editing. This change would significantly improve clarity, reduce errors, and enhance the overall editing experience.
Thank you for your consideration.
104 votesThanks for your feedback. At this time, this doesn't fit on our roadmap, but we'll keep it in mind for future product planning.
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MTE: exclude segments
It'd be great if there would be an option to exclude certain segments from MTEs.
Either have the MTE snap to a certain elevation level (e.g. exclude underground highway tunnels, or elevated highways,) or exclude certain road categories, such as currently done in Permanent Hazards.41 votes -
Allow for polygons in major traffic events to be bigger than 20km
Waze Map Editor doesn't allow a polygon bigger than 20km to be used for a Major Traffic Event.
Example: Attempting to create an MTE for Twin Cities Marathon that only targets a 0.06mi buffer around the route itself, so it only alerts affected drivers.
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None as default for street and city in new segments
Submitted on behalf of the IL community: Why isn't a default value of "no street", "no city" entered in the address field of a new segment? New editors don't always fill out the address field and it remains "no address", creating a need to contact them and explain to them how to choose "no" for the street name.
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Choosing the Route Type (Economic, Fast, or Safe)
Today, navigation primarily prioritizes the shortest estimated travel time, but the fastest option isn't always the most suitable for the moment.
Each driver has different needs depending on the time of day, context, and purpose of the trip.
Proposal:
Allow the user to choose the route type before starting navigation:
1- Fast Route (default)
Total focus on the shortest estimated time. Maintains the current model.
2- Economy Route
Prioritizes constant flow. Reduces "stop and go". May suggest avoiding tolls. Ideal for long trips or cost reduction.
3- Safe Route
Prioritizes avenues and main roads. Avoids back streets and low-traffic areas.…
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Drag-and-Drop Layer Ordering in WME
Hello,
I would like to suggest a UI improvement in the Waze Map Editor WME.
Previously years in WME, editors could reorder map layers by dragging them in the layers panel using drag handles, allowing layers such as Cities, GPS Points, and Roads to be placed in any order:
https://ibb.co/d0X1FCfJThis feature made it much easier to keep GPS points below roads so they did not obscure the map while editing. With recent changes, this option is no longer available.
I propose restoring custom layer ordering to improve map clarity and usability without relying on scripts or third-party tools.(During…
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Ability to add RTCs to new segments
It would be useful to be able to add RTCs to newly added segments. Without the segment(s) included in the current tile build, the closure wouldn't be "real time" but would allow for applying the closure immediately after the tile build finishes. A disclaimer could be (should be) displayed that the closure will not go live in the app until the tile build finishes. This could allow us to more efficiently construct roads ahead of their opening so that the RTC is in place for real time opening. It could also allow for cutting segments for upcoming construction (bridges, culverts)…
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Highway shields instead of plain numbers in Livemap and WME
In the Waze Map Editor and in Livemap, highways are currently identified only by “badges” that display the route numbers, without their alphabetical prefixes.
It would be very helpful to update these highway badges in both WME and Livemap to use the highway shield standard that already exists in the app.
This change would not only improve clarity, but also promote visual consistency of highway shields across all Waze platforms.
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Filter GPS tracks by vehicle type: private, taxi, motorcycle
The GPS layer should have checkmarks where we could choose the vehicle type of the GPS tracks we want to see.
This would be great for determining what type of vehicle is using a particular road, which in turn would be useful for deciding what road restrictions a road should have.85 votesThanks for your feedback. At this time, this doesn't fit on our roadmap, but we'll keep it in mind for future product planning.
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