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Nebraska Roads Department announces data-sharing app Waze

LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) — Nebraska drivers will soon be able to help build a real-time map of road conditions through a new data-sharing program with the Department of Roads.

The department announced a partnership with navigation app Waze on Thursday.

The Waze Connected Citizens Program will allow drivers who are logged into the app to contribute traffic and road data anonymously while driving. Drivers can also share road reports, police traps and hazards. The Waze map evolves as it receives more data points from drivers, according to a news release.

The department will provide users with government-reported construction, road closure data and advance notice of major traffic events such as parades.

Department director Kyle Schneweis says the free app will help to ease congestion and inform infrastructure in the state.

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