View source for Pennsylvania

Information related to using Waze in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.

== Mapping Resources ==

*[[Pennsylvania_mapping_resources | Pennsylvania Map References]]

<b>Map Editing Resources</b>

*[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HVksbb1Z4SQ|Waze Map Editor Guide Youtube Video]
*[[Best map editing practice]]
*[[Map_Editing_(new_Editor)#Editing Manual| Editing Manual]]
*[[Junction Style Guide| Junction Style Guide]]

== Forum ==
[http://www.waze.com/forum/viewforum.php?f=129 USA section of Waze Forum]

[http://www.waze.com/forum/viewforum.php?f=215 Pennsylvania section of Waze Forum]

[https://www.waze.com/forum/viewforum.php?f=622 US Unlock and Update Requests section of Waze Forum]

== Cities and Towns ==
In WME, every segment of every Dirt Road/4x4 Trail, Parking Lot Road, Street, Primary Street, Private Road and Minor Highway <b>should</b> have a city name applied to it. Major Highways should have a city name applied to all segments that also have street addresses.

City names are not required on Freeways and Ramps and may interfere with navigation instructions at ramp interchanges on all highway types. Only place city names on highway segments junctioned with ramps, or on ramps, if you know how to avoid the navigation problems.  

The only city name that should be applied to a segment is the incorporated municipal name or the official 2010 Census Designated Place (CDP) name. Do not use other unincorporated names such as villages or neighborhoods. Do not use Postal names or areas.

See [http://www.dot.state.pa.us/Internet/Bureaus/pdPlanRes.nsf/PlanningAndResearchHomePage?OpenFrameSet&Frame=main&Src=%2FInternet%2FBureaus%2FpdPlanRes.nsf%2FinfoBPRTownshipandBoroughMaps%3FOpenForm%26AutoFramed PennDOT's municipal maps] for incorporated city borders and proper naming information. For city maps that are missing from this list, you may be able to get the information you need from [http://www.dot.state.pa.us/Internet/Bureaus/pdPlanRes.nsf/infoBPRCartoCountyType10 PennDOT's County Maps] or by visiting that city's GIS website. CDP outlines and names for Pennsylvania [http://www.census.gov/geo/maps-data/maps/2010ref/st42_tract.html  are found here.]

If a road runs on a border, according to Waze statements, the other city should be in the alternate name field to support future address searches.

If a road segment runs across a border, it should be split with a junction on the border if there should be house numbers applied within each city. This will support future address search. Otherwise apply the city name that makes the most sense, or none at all for highways.

See [[Duplicate_cities | Duplicate Cities]] for information on resolving the numerous conflicting city names in Pennsylvania. When a municipality has the same name and city type (i.e. Borough, Township, City), append the county after the city name in the format <b>Cityname, Countyname</b>. This is based on a recommendation by Waze for future database organization.

== Standard Abbreviations ==
When naming roads or Ramps, use <b>Penna</b> as the abbreviation for Pennsylvania. <b>Penn</b> causes text-to-speech conflicts with the numerous items named after William Penn and other names with the word "Penn". <b>PA</b> should not be used except as shown below.

<b>Penna Tpk</B> is the proper abbreviation for naming ramps and alternate names for the Turnpike.

== Major Roads ==
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<br>'''{{Red|SEE:}}''' [[Road naming by state]], [[Road Naming (USA)]], [[Road Types (USA)]]

=== Freeways ===
<b>Interstates, US Highways, and State Routes</b> that meet the general standards for Interstates should have the <b>[[Road Types (USA)#Freeway|Freeway]]</b> Road Type applied to them in the editor.

'''{{Red|Note:}}'''Some of these roads may have [[Rest areas|Rest Areas]].

=== US Routes ===
<b>US Highways</b> that don't meet [[Road Types (USA)#Freeway|interstate standards]] should have the <b>[[Road Types (USA)#Major Highway|Major]]</b> or <b>[[Road Types (USA)#Minor Highway|Minor]]</b> road type applied to them. 

US Highway names should use the following format:
*Keep local names as primary (e.g. Wyoming Ave)
*Put the route number in the alternate name field
**US-22 W (Split "1-way" segments)
**US-11 (Un-split "2-way" segments)

===  State Routes with 2 or 3 digit Route Numbers ===
In Pennsylvania all State Routes with 2 or 3 digit route numbers (e.g. <i> State Rte 28 or State Rte 315</i> should be [[Road Types (USA)#Minor Highway|Minor Highways]] or higher. Some State Routes might trail off to nowhere & other short ones connect two minor things, these can be left as [[Road Types (USA)#Streets|streets]]. State Routes should have any common name as displayed on street signs as the primary name in WME and the route number in the alternate name field. <i>State Rte 111</i> is the current acceptable format. Do not alter route numbers if they are currently in one of the acceptable formats. The use of <b>State Hwy</b> and variations '''{{Red|should not}}''' be used unless it is on the road signs that drivers would see. Please also note that despite the designation of a "Minor Highway" they do not necessarily need to maintain any kind of high speed limits along their entire route. 

State Routes should follow the following format:
*State Rte 28 S <i>or</i> PA-28 S (Split "1-way" segments)
*State Rte 309 <i>or</i> PA-309 (Un-split "2-way" segments)

'''{{Red|Note:}}''' Some state routes have mixed signage, with route numbers at major intersections and road names at minor intersections. Until Waze gets state shields working, the best practice is to name the segments according the the signage that the motorist will see as he approaches the state route, with priority given to the major intersections.

==== State Routes with 4 digit Route Numbers ====

==== Shortened Names ====
: The use of '''SR-xxx''' (meaning State Route, but used for both routes and highways) format should be used when naming exits (e.g., Exit to SR-28 S / Pittsburgh).  Also see: [[#Ramps|Ramps]].  
To maintain uniformity across the state, the <i>PA-xxx</i> format '''{{Red|should not}}''' be used unless it is on the road signs that drivers would see.

=== County or Township Roads ===
County (Co) and Township (T) roads need no special designation or road type. Road number info is not needed in the alternate name field.

=== Primary Streets ===
[[Road Types (USA)#Primary Street|Primary Streets]] should connect two important things, for example:
*Two State Routes, or higher.
*Any State Route with 4 digits. (e.g. <i>State Rte 3001</i>)
*Key tourist or business destinations.
*Main urban thoroughfares that are not classified as Minor Hwy or Higher

Primary Streets should have the name on the street signs as the primary name in WME.
*Primary Street should be improved roads with smooth grading and yellow center lines painted throughout.
*Multi-lane roads that don't meet the definition of Major, and are not Minor based on State Route or US-xxx route designation, are almost always Primary Streets.
*Sometimes it is obvious that a city street department wants you to follow certain routes. Those should be made Primary.
*Local knowledge should always be applied when designating Primary Streets. If you are not sure, try to drive it and see if it should be elevated above a regular street for our users. Turning on GPS points in the [[Map_Editor_Interface_and_Controls#Layers|Map Layers]] is a good reference for identifying Primary Streets.

A primary designation is very relative to population and traffic densities. In the smallest rural town, a primary street may barely be wide enough for two cars heading opposite directions to pass each other. In dense urban areas primary streets may need to be a divided road with multiple lanes of traffic in each direction having traffic controls at every intersection.

=== Ramps ===
When naming [[Road Types (USA)#Ramps|Ramps]] to state routes, use the <b>SR-111</b> format. <i>PA-111</i> format should not be used and is acceptable only if it matches exactly what is on the big green sign directing you to the ramp. It is best to reference Google Street View in WME, where available.

Adhere to national standards for [[Road Naming (USA)#Exit ramps and Entrance ramps (on-ramps)|Exit ramps and Entrance ramps (on-ramps)]].  Ramp names should use these format:

Off-ramps:
*Numbered exit: (Exit 16: Scranton)
*Numbered exit w/ Multiple Names or Routes: (Exit 260B: I-81 N / Wilkes-Barre / Scranton)
*Numbered exit w/ Multiple Exits: (Exit 4A-B: SR-1 / SR-7 / SR-58 / Mall Rd / Dover)
*Non-numbered exit: (Exit to SR-28 S / Pittsburgh)

On-ramps:
*to I-80 E 
*to I-476 N

== Splitting/Un-Splitting Roads ==

Splitting & Un-Splitting a road should follow the national guidelines which can be found on the Best map editing practice page: [[Best map editing practice#When (Not) to Split a Two-Way Road|When & How to Split]] Also see: [[Best map editing practice#How to "Un-Split" two One-Way Roads|How to Un-Split a Road]]

== Special Roads ==
*[[Carpool, HOV, Transit lanes]]
*[[Creating and Editing a roundabout|Roundabout/Traffic Circle]]
*[[Creating and Editing street segments#Fix the end-node on cul-de-sacs and dead-ends|Cul-de-sac]]
*[[Road Types (USA)#Parking Lot Road|Parking Lot Road]]
*[[Best map editing practice#Toll roads|Toll Road]]

=== Alleys ===
*An alley should be mapped if it is named.
*An alley should be mapped if it is the address of a home or business.
*An alley should always be set to type "Private Road" if unsuitable for through traffic.
*An alley is normally mapped if it is acknowledged by the municipality.
If an alley does not meet the above criteria, mapping is optional. Check the "No name" box.

=== Non-Driveable Roads ===
Generally, if a path can't be driven on (e.g. Walking Trail, Pedestrian Boardwalk, Stairway, Runway/Taxiway) then it is not normally mapped. If it is mapped, it should not be connected to any roads. "Emergency and Authorized Vehicles Only" and PennDot Service Roads are to be treated as Non-Driveable roads as well. You primarily see these between interstate roads and on the turnpike. If mapped, they should not be connected to any drivable road, the road type should be set as Private Road and locked at the highest rank of the editor. Because of the way the routing engine works, Waze '''will''' route users to drive on these "Non-Driveable" road types.

It is permitted to map Railroads since some users run Waze while on the train and contributing false data to the system.  This false data has been known to effect drivers on adjacent roads. Railroads should be elevation -5 and locked at the highest rank of the editor up to 3 and should not be connected to any drivable road.

=== Time Restricted Turns ===
The Waze Map Editor and routing engine supports scheduled restrictions (time of day, day of week, turns, traffic flow direction, vehicle type, etc.).

Please see the [[Scheduled Restrictions]] page for full documentation on this feature.

== Road Closures & Construction Projects ==
When dealing with Road Closures or Major Construction please see the [http://www.waze.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=215&t=64574 Pennsylvania forum] for a list of '''long term''' road closures and changes to traffic flow that impact the Waze Map. When editing, in most cases you should disconnect these segments to prevent Waze from routing along a certain stretch of road. You should <i>NEVER</i> delete a road simply because of construction or a closure. If you perform such steps in WME, please add <b>CONST ZN</b> to the end of the Street Name and document it via the forum so other area managers can ensure the roads are reconnected at the appropriate time. When creating a new post, please note start and (anticipated) end dates as well as a link to more information about the project (if available). Also include: a [[Map_Editing_(new_Editor)#Permalink|Permalink]] to the road and change the name of the permalink to reflect the Road Name/Cross Streets. Be sure to read [[How to handle road closures]] before making changes to the map. You can also list them in the [[To_Do_-_Pennsylvania#Road_Closures.2FConstruction|PA Road Closures/Construction Wiki]]. <i>(May be out of date.)</i>

== Landmarks ==
Landmarks in Pennsylvania should follow the guidelines from the state of [[Connecticut_Landmarks | Connecticut]] until the national standards are complete.

== Speed / Red Light Cameras ==
Limited Red Light Cameras are legal in the State of Pennsylvania.

=== Speed Cameras ===
Not legal in Pennsylvania and should not be mapped.

=== Red Light Cameras ===
Red light cameras are legal only in certain cites and suburban towns. Currently Philadelphia is the only city with cams. [http://www.waze.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=215&t=58088 Red Light Camera Laws in Pennsylvania]

=== Other Camera Types ===
These are cameras or signs that either provide driver feedback or are used for traffic control.  These devices '''CAN NOT''' issue tickets and should not be mapped. See: [[Cameras#Know your Cameras|How to Identify Cameras]]

== To Do List ==
Want to help out with the map in Pennsylvania?  Check out the [[To Do - Pennsylvania|To Do List]]. <i>(Might be out of date.)</i> 
:<b>NOTE:</b> You should always finish any work you start... Please do not leave it incomplete.

== Area Managers ==
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| [[User:orbitc|orbitc]] || Northeast Region Coordinator || Rank 6 ||| [http://www.waze.com/forum/ucp.php?i=pm&mode=compose&u=orbitc PM]

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| colspan="4" | '''Rank 6 - Country Managers'''
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| [[User:jondrush|jondrush]] || Pennsylvania || Rank 6 ||| [http://www.waze.com/forum/ucp.php?i=pm&mode=compose&u=13337 PM]

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| colspan="4" | '''Rank 5 - Country Managers (Pennsylvania Based)'''
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| [http://www.waze.com/forum/memberlist.php?mode=viewprofile&u=6094302 attheyard] ||Chester County|| Mainly in Maryland|| [http://www.waze.com/forum/ucp.php?i=pm&mode=compose&username=attheyard PM]
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| [http://www.waze.com/forum/memberlist.php?mode=viewprofile&u=5612188 bigbear3764] || Chicagoland, Lake,Cook,McHenry Co || || [http://www.waze.com/forum/ucp.php?i=pm&mode=compose&subject=WI%20Resource%20Wiki:&username=bigbear3764 PM]
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| [http://www.waze.com/forum/memberlist.php?mode=viewprofile&u=8756144 mpawlicki] ||T.B.D. || T.B.D || [http://www.waze.com/forum/ucp.php?i=pm&mode=compose&username=mpawlicki PM]
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| [http://www.waze.com/forum/memberlist.php?mode=viewprofile&u=43673 svance92] ||T.B.D. || T.B.D || [http://www.waze.com/forum/ucp.php?i=pm&mode=compose&username=svance92 PM]


|- align="center" bgcolor="skyblue"
| colspan="4" | '''Rank 4 - Area Managers'''
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| [http://www.waze.com/forum/memberlist.php?mode=viewprofile&u=8265375 fueltank] || Allegheny County || Pittsburgh || [http://www.waze.com/forum/ucp.php?i=pm&mode=compose&username=fueltank PM]
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| [http://www.waze.com/forum/memberlist.php?mode=viewprofile&u=8514403 Kodi75] ||Indiana County ||  || [http://www.waze.com/forum/ucp.php?i=pm&mode=compose&username=Kodi75 PM]
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| [http://www.waze.com/forum/memberlist.php?mode=viewprofile&u=4659062 MGODLEW] || <b>All of Pennsylvania</b> || Coverage extends into borders of DE, MD, NJ, NY, OH, & WV || [http://www.waze.com/forum/ucp.php?i=pm&mode=compose&username=MGODLEW PM]
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| [http://www.waze.com/forum/memberlist.php?mode=viewprofile&u=252738 no1uknow] || Cumberland, Dauphin, Lackawanna, & York Counties || Also editing areas near: I-81, US-11/15 || [http://www.waze.com/forum/ucp.php?i=pm&mode=compose&username=no1uknow PM]
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| [http://www.waze.com/forum/memberlist.php?mode=viewprofile&u=11269522 PhantomSoul] ||Bucks & Northampton County || Primarily Central New Jersey || [http://www.waze.com/forum/ucp.php?i=pm&mode=compose&username=PhantomSoul PM]
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| [http://www.waze.com/forum/memberlist.php?mode=viewprofile&u=13837 rleejr79] ||Southwestern, PA || Current project: Fayette and Greene Counties.  || [http://www.waze.com/forum/ucp.php?i=pm&mode=compose&username=rleejr79 PM]
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| [http://www.waze.com/forum/memberlist.php?mode=viewprofile&u=468257 tibble] || Southeastern, PA || T.B.D. || [http://www.waze.com/forum/ucp.php?i=pm&mode=compose&username=tibble PM]


|- align="center" bgcolor="skyblue"
| colspan="4" | '''Rank 3 - Area Managers'''
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| [http://www.waze.com/forum/memberlist.php?mode=viewprofile&u=3968439 CptCranky] || T.B.D. || T.B.D. || [http://www.waze.com/forum/ucp.php?i=pm&mode=compose&username=CptCranky PM]
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| [http://www.waze.com/forum/memberlist.php?mode=viewprofile&u=9142990 dmiller1984] || DuPage and Kendall Co ||  || [http://www.waze.com/forum/ucp.php?i=pm&mode=compose&username=dmiller1984 PM]
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| [http://www.waze.com/forum/memberlist.php?mode=viewprofile&u=9142990 Dogshrink] || Lehigh Valley, Hazleton || T.B.D  || [http://www.waze.com/forum/ucp.php?i=pm&mode=compose&username=Dogshrink PM]
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| [http://www.waze.com/forum/memberlist.php?mode=viewprofile&u=9234341 hickpop] || T.B.D. || T.B.D. || [http://www.waze.com/forum/ucp.php?i=pm&mode=compose&username=hickpop PM]
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| [http://www.waze.com/forum/memberlist.php?mode=viewprofile&u=3564502 KMart27] || Dauphin & Lancaster County || T.B.D. || [http://www.waze.com/forum/ucp.php?i=pm&mode=compose&username=KMart27 PM]
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| [http://www.waze.com/forum/memberlist.php?mode=viewprofile&u=11896030 LeoKantus] || T.B.D. || T.B.D. || [http://www.waze.com/forum/ucp.php?i=pm&mode=compose&username=LeoKantus PM]
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| [http://www.waze.com/forum/memberlist.php?mode=viewprofile&u=10410135 letukka] || T.B.D. || T.B.D. || [http://www.waze.com/forum/ucp.php?i=pm&mode=compose&username=letukka PM]
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| [http://www.waze.com/forum/memberlist.php?mode=viewprofile&u=7416392 MarkInMd] || T.B.D. || T.B.D. || [http://www.waze.com/forum/ucp.php?i=pm&mode=compose&username=MarkInMd PM]
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| [http://www.waze.com/forum/memberlist.php?mode=viewprofile&u=7342833 mreich00] || T.B.D. || T.B.D. || [http://www.waze.com/forum/ucp.php?i=pm&mode=compose&username=mreich00 PM]
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| [http://www.waze.com/forum/memberlist.php?mode=viewprofile&u=9789549 nepahxc] || Wayne & Lackawanna County || T.B.D. || [http://www.waze.com/forum/ucp.php?i=pm&mode=compose&username=nepahxc PM]
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| [http://www.waze.com/forum/memberlist.php?mode=viewprofile&u=6232528 NevynPA] || T.B.D. || T.B.D. || [http://www.waze.com/forum/ucp.php?i=pm&mode=compose&username=NevynPA PM]
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| [http://www.waze.com/forum/memberlist.php?mode=viewprofile&u=3478852 PhillyRace] || T.B.D. || T.B.D. || [http://www.waze.com/forum/ucp.php?i=pm&mode=compose&username=PhillyRace PM]
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| [http://www.waze.com/forum/memberlist.php?mode=viewprofile&u=11976299 regsv] || T.B.D. || T.B.D. || [http://www.waze.com/forum/ucp.php?i=pm&mode=compose&username=regsv PM]
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| [http://www.waze.com/forum/memberlist.php?mode=viewprofile&u=3170275 steelsandals] || T.B.D. || T.B.D. || [http://www.waze.com/forum/ucp.php?i=pm&mode=compose&username=steelsandals PM]
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| [http://www.waze.com/forum/memberlist.php?mode=viewprofile&u=28860 steinbdj] || Philadelphia area, primarily Philadelphia, Delaware, Montgomery, and Bucks counties ||  || [http://www.waze.com/forum/ucp.php?i=pm&mode=compose&username=steinbdj PM]
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| [http://www.waze.com/forum/memberlist.php?mode=viewprofile&u=1898245 yrrabsille] || T.B.D. || T.B.D. || [http://www.waze.com/forum/ucp.php?i=pm&mode=compose&username=yrrabsille PM]
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If you are an [[:Area_Manager | Area Manager]] that covers the State of Pennsylvania, or a USA Country Manager that does a lot of work in Pennsylvania, please add yourself to this list (alphabetical by username).

[[Category:USA]] [[Category:Pennsylvania]]