Problem: In a city with a large number of Wazers, and constantly-changing roads and traffic rules, generating large amounts of URs, we have only three local volunteer map editors
Currently, to keep up, we’re running the UR Project, with upstate or out-of-state editors helping with URs (and PURs when we’re otherwise caught up). I, for one, would be happy to continue to maintain my assigned areas, but don’t have the opportunity to swing by and check out questionable reports
Most Wazers who sign in to WME in NYC are probably frustrated immediately by the high lock levels, and don’t pursue editing. Those who do still need help with unlocks for almost any work beyond adding and updating Places. We who started editing in TWONYC (The World Outside NYC) had the advantage of EA where nothing below mH was locked above L1.
Proposal: When we see a new editor on the NYC map, offer them guidance and membership in the club, as usual. Also, and earlier than normal, offer the newbie a small EA out in the boonies, i.e. my backyard, where there is plenty of L1-locked basemap. They would still need bootcamp help and the occasional unlock, but the would learn how to use WME, the WazeO and other resources, without fear of accidentally shutting down the GWB.
That’s an interesting idea but I believe most editors start because they find issues in their local areas and want to fix the problems. I spent my first 22 years as a New Yorker and in that world there was no “WONYC.” In fact, there wasn’t much of a world outside of Manhattan although there was Yankee Stadium and I had heard of Brooklyn.
What you’re suggesting is giving new editors AMs (although it doesn’t have to be called that). Perhaps we could find needy areas and divide it somewhat like the UR project. But would this hold the new editors’ interest?
As an R1 editor you can edit within 1 mile of your recent drives. You could get temporary edit access to other areas if you apply for Formal Mentoring. This isn’t guaranteed but is the best method. If you want more information I can send you a Private Message (PM) with further details.
Just wanted to clarify a few things to help those who are not sure about the AM process. We know that we have more than 3 local editors in NY. Those who are not local but edit in NY are very familiar with NY and most of them are from nearby states.
UR project alone is not a cure for URs as we will get URs regardless of the number of editors we may have in NY. But UR project at its core here to help new and young editors to get comfortable working with URs. In order for editors to gain experience and comfortable working with URs, leadership put groups together where each group gets a mentor and few new and young editors. Each group gets a temporary area where it expires after a few weeks.
We have mentors available to help with questions on a daily bases or if an editor chooses to join a mentoring program, they can get a mentor who works with him/her until they reach their goal.
Lock levels here to protect the WME map from unforeseen damages or mistakes by new and young editors. Best way to improve one’s rank is to edit areas they drive on a daily basis. There are many things to fix, add or update that new editors can improve their rank in a short time. Working with a mentor who follows editors’ progress can suggest an early promotion from Coordinators in their region as well.
AM is granted to experienced ranks 2 editors and up. It certainly takes time to read the local wiki and understand Waze’s ways. Area Manager role carries some responsibilities as well and those who become AMs should be able to help and guide others with the knowledge and experince they acquired.
It certainly helps to work on different things (places, parking lots, URs, segments) when it comes to editing. Keep in mind that just working on places or parking lots alone would not give enough experience for one’s promotion.