Garmin and Waze have introduced Live Cycling Alerts that show drivers when nearby cyclists are sharing their location from a compatible Garmin Edge bike computer or Garmin smartwatch. Garmin announced the collaboration on November 10.
Cyclists can opt in through Garmin Connect when starting an outdoor cycling activity. The feature requires a compatible smartphone and the Garmin Connect app. Sharing is temporary and tied to the activity session; Garmin says personal information is neither shared nor displayed in Waze.
Drivers using the Waze mobile app see active, moving cyclist icons on the road. The companies describe the alerts as a way to increase awareness between motorists and cyclists.
LiveTrack is a free feature for users with compatible Garmin devices. It already lets cyclists share ride information with friends and family; the Waze collaboration extends location visibility to nearby motorists.
Source: Garmin’s November 10 announcement.
