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	You must register and confirm your email address to edit TransitWiki.org. Most users will be most comfortable using the built-in [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/User:Cacycle/wikEd_help wikEd] feature, which will enable you to edit and format your contributions in a [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/WYSIWYG What-You-See-Is-What-You-Get] manner. If you're familiar with Wiki Markup Language, used by millions to edit Wikipedia, you can toggle off the wikEd feature.		You must register and confirm your email address to edit TransitWiki.org. Most users will be most comfortable using the built-in [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/User:Cacycle/wikEd_help wikEd] feature, which will enable you to edit and format your contributions in a [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/WYSIWYG What-You-See-Is-What-You-Get] manner. If you're familiar with Wiki Markup Language, used by millions to edit Wikipedia, you can toggle off the wikEd feature.
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	== Guidelines for New Page Creation ==		== Guidelines for New Page Creation ==

Rabiabonour: /* Adding Images */

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Adding Images

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	*** The Federal Transit Administration's photo galleries: Region [http://www.fta.dot.gov/about_FTA_2435.html 1] [http://www.fta.dot.gov/about/about_FTA_2501.html 2] [http://www.fta.dot.gov/about_FTA_2502.html 3] [http://www.fta.dot.gov/about/about_FTA_2503.html 4] [http://www.fta.dot.gov/about_FTA_4810.html 5] [http://www.fta.dot.gov/about_FTA_2505.html 6] [http://www.fta.dot.gov/about_FTA_2506.html 7] [http://www.fta.dot.gov/about/about_FTA_2507.html 8] [http://www.fta.dot.gov/regions/region9/about_FTA_4843.html 9] [http://www.fta.dot.gov/about_FTA_2509.html 10]		*** The Federal Transit Administration's photo galleries: Region [http://www.fta.dot.gov/about_FTA_2435.html 1] [http://www.fta.dot.gov/about/about_FTA_2501.html 2] [http://www.fta.dot.gov/about_FTA_2502.html 3] [http://www.fta.dot.gov/about/about_FTA_2503.html 4] [http://www.fta.dot.gov/about_FTA_4810.html 5] [http://www.fta.dot.gov/about_FTA_2505.html 6] [http://www.fta.dot.gov/about_FTA_2506.html 7] [http://www.fta.dot.gov/about/about_FTA_2507.html 8] [http://www.fta.dot.gov/regions/region9/about_FTA_4843.html 9] [http://www.fta.dot.gov/about_FTA_2509.html 10]
	* Upload or sideload (paste image URL) the image at [[Special:Upload]]. Please cite the source of the image with "<code>Source: http://linktosource.page/image and the Photographer's Name, User Name or Organization</code>" in the summary field		* Upload or sideload (paste image URL) the image at [[Special:Upload]]. Please cite the source of the image with "<code>Source: http://linktosource.page/image and the Photographer's Name, User Name or Organization</code>" in the summary field
	* Use the code <code><nowiki>[[Image:Your Image Name.~~JPG~~\|right\|thumb\|350px\|Caption Text]]</nowiki></code> to place an image on the right that is 350 pixels wide. These parameters can be adjusted, for more information see [http://www.mediawiki.org/wiki/Help:Images MediaWiki help on adding images] - a how-to-guide for placing images in an article.		* Use the code <code><nowiki>[[Image:Your Image Name.jpg\|right\|thumb\|350px\|Caption Text]]</nowiki></code> to place an image on the right that is 350 pixels wide. These parameters can be adjusted, for more information see [http://www.mediawiki.org/wiki/Help:Images MediaWiki help on adding images] - a how-to-guide for placing images in an article.

	== Categories ==		== Categories ==

Jmatute at 00:43, 4 October 2016

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	* Only add personally identifiable information when it will facilitate communication between users or when referencing senior transit officials.		* Only add personally identifiable information when it will facilitate communication between users or when referencing senior transit officials.
	* Any information you don't want to be made publicly available or used by others		* Any information you don't want to be made publicly available or used by others
	* You may mention a product or service from a for-profit entity with a neutral point of view, but please do not endorse commercial products or services. See the [[TransitWiki:General_disclaimer ~~disclaimer~~]] for more information.		* You may mention a product or service from a for-profit entity with a neutral point of view, but please do not endorse commercial products or services. See the [[TransitWiki:General_disclaimer]] for more information.
	* Some contributions will be removed and the users who contributed the content will be banned:		* Some contributions will be removed and the users who contributed the content will be banned:
	** Attacks on individuals or groups		** Attacks on individuals or groups

Jmatute: /* Guidelines for User Registration */

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Guidelines for User Registration

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	* TransitWiki staff will review your account and upgrade your user rights to "engaged" status on a case-by-case basis.		* TransitWiki staff will review your account and upgrade your user rights to "engaged" status on a case-by-case basis.
	** Users who register with a professional email address (associated with a company, educational institution, local government, etc) usually receive full TransitWiki privileges within 24 hours. We may email you to confirm your registration and welcome you to the site.		** Users who register with a professional email address (associated with a company, educational institution, local government, etc) usually receive full TransitWiki privileges within 24 hours. We may email you to confirm your registration and welcome you to the site.
	** Users who register with a free email address (especially hotmail and outlook.com) are subject to increased scrutiny. We've found that many of those registering with hotmail and outlook.com addresses ~~are spammers~~, and have banned many of these accounts.		** Users who register with a free email address (especially hotmail and outlook.com) are subject to increased scrutiny. We've found that many of those registering with hotmail and outlook.com addresses attempt to spam the site, and we have banned many of these accounts.
	* If you believe TransitWiki staff erred in determining your account's status, please email us at [mailto:transitwiki@luskin.ucla.edu transitwiki@luskin.ucla.edu] and we'll be happy to assist you.		* If you believe TransitWiki staff erred in determining your account's status, please email us at [mailto:transitwiki@luskin.ucla.edu transitwiki@luskin.ucla.edu] and we'll be happy to assist you.

Jmatute: /* Guidelines for User Registration */

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Guidelines for User Registration

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	== Guidelines for User Registration ==		== Guidelines for User Registration ==
	We have a process in place to assure that contributions are relevant		We have a process in place to assure that contributions are relevant (and spam-free)

	* Editing TransitWiki requires registration and email confirmation. Once you do this, you'll be able to edit articles.		* Editing TransitWiki requires registration and email confirmation. Once you do this, you'll be able to edit articles.

Jmatute: /* Guidelines for User Registration */

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Guidelines for User Registration

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	* Editing TransitWiki requires registration and email confirmation. Once you do this, you'll be able to edit articles.		* Editing TransitWiki requires registration and email confirmation. Once you do this, you'll be able to edit articles.
	* TransitWiki staff will review your account and upgrade your user rights to "engaged" status on a case-by-case basis. Users who register with a professional email address (associated with a company, educational institution, local government, etc) . Users who register with a free email address (especially hotmail and outlook.com) are subject to increased scrutiny. We've found that many of those registering with hotmail and outlook.com addresses are spammers, and have banned many of these accounts. If you believe TransitWiki staff erred in determining your account's status, please email us at [mailto:transitwiki@luskin.ucla.edu transitwiki@luskin.ucla.edu] and we'll be happy to assist you.		* TransitWiki staff will review your account and upgrade your user rights to "engaged" status on a case-by-case basis.
			** Users who register with a professional email address (associated with a company, educational institution, local government, etc) usually receive full TransitWiki privileges within 24 hours. We may email you to confirm your registration and welcome you to the site.
			** Users who register with a free email address (especially hotmail and outlook.com) are subject to increased scrutiny. We've found that many of those registering with hotmail and outlook.com addresses are spammers, and have banned many of these accounts.
			* If you believe TransitWiki staff erred in determining your account's status, please email us at [mailto:transitwiki@luskin.ucla.edu transitwiki@luskin.ucla.edu] and we'll be happy to assist you.

	== Guidelines for Editing Pages and Contributing New Content ==		== Guidelines for Editing Pages and Contributing New Content ==

Jmatute at 17:50, 19 April 2013

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			== Guidelines for User Registration ==
			We have a process in place to assure that contributions are relevant

			* Editing TransitWiki requires registration and email confirmation. Once you do this, you'll be able to edit articles.
			* TransitWiki staff will review your account and upgrade your user rights to "engaged" status on a case-by-case basis. Users who register with a professional email address (associated with a company, educational institution, local government, etc) . Users who register with a free email address (especially hotmail and outlook.com) are subject to increased scrutiny. We've found that many of those registering with hotmail and outlook.com addresses are spammers, and have banned many of these accounts. If you believe TransitWiki staff erred in determining your account's status, please email us at [mailto:transitwiki@luskin.ucla.edu transitwiki@luskin.ucla.edu] and we'll be happy to assist you.

	== Guidelines for Editing Pages and Contributing New Content ==		== Guidelines for Editing Pages and Contributing New Content ==
	Your contributions make TransitWiki.org more useful to the transit planning community. TransitWiki.org welcomes:		Your contributions make TransitWiki.org more useful to the transit planning community. TransitWiki.org welcomes:

Jmatute: /* Guidelines for Editing Pages and Contributing New Content */

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Guidelines for Editing Pages and Contributing New Content

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	* General information about a measure or strategy discussed on a page		* General information about a measure or strategy discussed on a page
	* Correction of errors and clarification of language used on TransitWiki.org		* Correction of errors and clarification of language used on TransitWiki.org
	* Contributions of relevant staff reports and studies ([[Special:Upload how to upload]])		* Contributions of relevant staff reports and studies ([[Special:Upload\|how to upload]])

	Please ensure that your contributions will be readily understood by the transit community, and aim to use a neutral point of view. Commonly-used national acronyms and jargon are generally OK, but please spell out acronyms or detail plans that may be unfamiliar to visitors elsewhere in California or the United States. Maintaining a neutral point of view will allow TransitWiki.org to present unbiased information to users from a range of agencies and areas.		Please ensure that your contributions will be readily understood by the transit community, and aim to use a neutral point of view. Commonly-used national acronyms and jargon are generally OK, but please spell out acronyms or detail plans that may be unfamiliar to visitors elsewhere in California or the United States. Maintaining a neutral point of view will allow TransitWiki.org to present unbiased information to users from a range of agencies and areas.

Jmatute: /* Guidelines for Editing Pages and Contributing New Content */

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Guidelines for Editing Pages and Contributing New Content

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	* General information about a measure or strategy discussed on a page		* General information about a measure or strategy discussed on a page
	* Correction of errors and clarification of language used on TransitWiki.org		* Correction of errors and clarification of language used on TransitWiki.org
			* Contributions of relevant staff reports and studies ([[Special:Upload how to upload]])

	Please ensure that your contributions will be readily understood by the transit community. Commonly-used national acronyms and jargon are generally OK, but please spell out acronyms or detail plans that may be unfamiliar to visitors elsewhere in California or the United States.		Please ensure that your contributions will be readily understood by the transit community, and aim to use a neutral point of view. Commonly-used national acronyms and jargon are generally OK, but please spell out acronyms or detail plans that may be unfamiliar to visitors elsewhere in California or the United States. Maintaining a neutral point of view will allow TransitWiki.org to present unbiased information to users from a range of agencies and areas.

			There are some exceptions to what you should add to TransitWiki:

			* Only add personally identifiable information when it will facilitate communication between users or when referencing senior transit officials.
			* Any information you don't want to be made publicly available or used by others
			* You may mention a product or service from a for-profit entity with a neutral point of view, but please do not endorse commercial products or services. See the [[TransitWiki:General_disclaimer disclaimer]] for more information.
			* Some contributions will be removed and the users who contributed the content will be banned:
			** Attacks on individuals or groups
			** Other inflammatory content

	You must register and confirm your email address to edit TransitWiki.org. Most users will be most comfortable using the built-in [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/User:Cacycle/wikEd_help wikEd] feature, which will enable you to edit and format your contributions in a [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/WYSIWYG What-You-See-Is-What-You-Get] manner. If you're familiar with Wiki Markup Language, used by millions to edit Wikipedia, you can toggle off the wikEd feature.		You must register and confirm your email address to edit TransitWiki.org. Most users will be most comfortable using the built-in [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/User:Cacycle/wikEd_help wikEd] feature, which will enable you to edit and format your contributions in a [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/WYSIWYG What-You-See-Is-What-You-Get] manner. If you're familiar with Wiki Markup Language, used by millions to edit Wikipedia, you can toggle off the wikEd feature.

Jmatute: /* Guidelines for Editing Pages and Contributing New Content */

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Guidelines for Editing Pages and Contributing New Content

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	Please ensure that your contributions will be readily understood by the transit community. Commonly-used national acronyms and jargon are generally OK, but please spell out acronyms or detail plans that may be unfamiliar to visitors elsewhere in California or the United States.		Please ensure that your contributions will be readily understood by the transit community. Commonly-used national acronyms and jargon are generally OK, but please spell out acronyms or detail plans that may be unfamiliar to visitors elsewhere in California or the United States.

	You must register and confirm your email address to edit TransitWiki.org. Most users will be most comfortable using the built-in [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/User:Cacycle/wikEd_help\|wikEd] feature, which will enable you to edit and format your contributions in a [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/WYSIWYG\|What-You-See-Is-What-You-Get] manner. If you're familiar with Wiki Markup Language, used by millions to edit Wikipedia, you can toggle off the wikEd feature.		You must register and confirm your email address to edit TransitWiki.org. Most users will be most comfortable using the built-in [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/User:Cacycle/wikEd_help wikEd] feature, which will enable you to edit and format your contributions in a [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/WYSIWYG What-You-See-Is-What-You-Get] manner. If you're familiar with Wiki Markup Language, used by millions to edit Wikipedia, you can toggle off the wikEd feature.
	Editing TransitWiki.org requires that you use special characters for formatting - known as the Wiki Markup Language. Wiki Markup Language is		Editing TransitWiki.org requires that you use special characters for formatting - known as the Wiki Markup Language. Wiki Markup Language is

	== Guidelines for New Page Creation ==		== Guidelines for New Page Creation ==