Waze and Garmin have announced the launch of real-time cycling alerts for drivers to help create a safer environment on the road.

Going forward, when cyclists turn on Garmin LiveTrack on their Garmin Edge bike computer or Garmin smartwatch, they can choose to show up in Waze as a real-time moving icon.

Drivers will also see a notification when a cyclist is nearby, so they can slow down, stay aware, and share the road.

The feature is completely opt-in, and Waze and Garmin say it is designed with privacy in mind. Drivers only see a temporary alert that a cyclist is nearby, and a cyclist's name, identity, or exact route is never shared in the app.…