Tl;dr: I want a “fewer traffic lights, more dedicated bike paths” option.

I know enough about programming and math to assume there’s some form of (weighted) graph underlying the routing function (is this straight up openstreetmaps or some conversion in between?), in which case it’s not stupid to assume this can be done IF the info is in openstreetmaps.

So what I’d like is (pointers to where I’m likely to find the info are also appreciated) :

  • what information is available in openstreetmaps that would be helpful for this?
  • how does this info get into CoMaps?
  • how is this info used in the routing?
  • is this a feature other people want and/or does CoMaps accept contributions in code (if it seems feasible)?

Thanks in advance!

  • oleg_rswll@sopuli.xyzMEnglish
    7·
    5 months ago

    Today the routing algorythm is quite basic and does not contain penalties for road features like traffic lights, stop signs or turns, that is why the travel time estimates is always unrealistically low, and this can create routes which may not be the most optimal. A contributor is starting work to add penalties:

    https://codeberg.org/comaps/comaps/issues/817

    If you would like to help out, would be great to have you!

    • NightFantom@slrpnk.netOPEnglish
      1·
      4 months ago

      Thanks, that issue seems very close to what I want to see. I’ve posted there to request more information on what @bluelight_henry is working on already and offering my help :)