- Google and Garmin have announced a new proximity alert feature for the turn-by-turn navigation app “Waze,” designed to notify drivers of the presence of cyclists in real time.
- When cyclists enable the “Garmin LiveTrack” location tracking feature on their Garmin Edge cycle computer or Garmin smartwatch, they can choose to display a real-time moving cyclist icon on “Waze.”
- Designed with privacy in mind, utilizing a fully opt-in system.
On Tuesday, November 10, 2026 (local time), Google and GPS device manufacturer Garmin announced a new proximity alert feature for the turn-by-turn navigation app “Waze” that real-time alerts drivers to the presence of cyclists.
The newly announced feature allows cyclists using the Garmin Edge cycle computer or a Garmin smartwatch to enable the “Garmin LiveTrack” location tracking feature, which, depending on their settings, displays a real-time moving cyclist icon on “Waze.” Drivers using “Waze” will see notifications on their screens indicating that cyclists are nearby, serving as a reminder to slow down, maintain a safe following distance, and share the road safely.
The newly announced Garmin proximity alert feature for the “Waze” app is designed with privacy in mind through a fully opt-in system. Drivers only see temporary alerts indicating that a cyclist is nearby, and no personal information or detailed routes of specific cyclists are displayed. Additionally, once the cyclist ends their ride on their Garmin device, the alert automatically turns off.
The Garmin proximity alert feature for the “Waze” app is rolling out globally for Android and iOS.
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Source: Google (https://blog.google/waze/garmin-safety-cyclists/)