Mapping a taxi rank

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Hello,

What’s best practise for mapping a taxi rank? I’ve done this, but not sure if it’s correct: https://waze.com/en-GB/editor?env=row&lat=52.57821&lon=1.72739&s=1125919355829525&zoomLevel=20&segments=410078587

Cheers,
Alex

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Hi
The basic layout is fine. Just a few details:
When adding a “layby” style side road, it needs to consist of at least 2 sections to prevent having a loop. You may have found when adding this, the starting end did not automatically connect to prevent the loop - I have added a break in the road.
To prevent Waze routing along here, I have added the restriction “Taxi only” to the road.
While not exactly wrong, I would add the place as a point rather than an area. It is too small to show in the app and just clutters the map as an area.
Ian

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Thanks Ian! Is there any more detail on avoiding loops? Why doesn’t WME like them?

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Loops are to be avoided as it does not give the routing system the correct data. A loop means either way is equally acceptable, and this is rarely the case. Putting a break in the less preferred route gives the router better information for it to pick the correct route.

If you want more information, see https://wazeopedia.waze.com/wiki/Global/Junction_Style_Guide#Loops

Ian

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