James H Redmond

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  1. Please, give us an option for caravan, camping-car and big véhicule, to have large and cool road !!!!

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    James H Redmond commented  · 

    Dear Waze Business Development Team,

    I’m reaching out with an idea to supercharge Waze for a growing segment of drivers: those navigating with large vehicles like trucks, RVs, and trailers. Picture this—an extension or feature set that layers real-time weather updates and vehicle-specific routing onto Waze’s already stellar platform. I believe this could open new doors for your app while solving real pain points for users.

    The Concept:
    Integrate two key enhancements into Waze:
    Weather-Aware Routing: Pull live weather data (rain, snow, fog, etc.) to flag hazards and suggest safer paths—think avoiding icy bridges or low-visibility stretches.

    Large Vehicle Customization: Let users input their vehicle’s height, weight, and width, then tailor routes to dodge low overpasses, weight-restricted roads, or tight turns. Add community reports for truck-specific obstacles, keeping Waze’s crowdsourcing magic alive.

    Why It Works for Waze:
    Expands Your Audience: Captures truckers, delivery drivers, and RV campers who need more than standard car navigation.

    Boosts Safety: Weather and restriction alerts keep drivers out of trouble, aligning with Waze’s focus on smarter, safer roads.
    Leverages Existing Strengths: Builds on your real-time traffic data and user community—no need to reinvent the wheel.

    How It Could Look:
    This could be an in-app extension (e.g., “Waze for Trucks”) or a premium feature. I’d integrate weather APIs like OpenWeatherMap and tap into DOT restriction data, blending it seamlessly with Waze’s routing engine. I’m happy to collaborate on a prototype or flesh out details if there’s interest.

    About Me: Retired and traveling the USA in a Class C motorhome pulling an enclosed trailer. I know there are trucking apps, but I love Waze.

    Thanks for considering this—I’m excited about the potential to make Waze even more indispensable.

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