Route Selection

1.0 Introduction

Route Selection lets you draw detailed paths across the map, ideal for analyzing corridor-level travel and connectivity.

2.0 Route Selection

You can apply the following steps to use the Route selection.

Selecting Map Data:

1. Open the tool
   • Click the Selection Tools button in the Insights Tool Bar
   • Choose Route from the menu
2. Place waypoints:
   • Click on the map to add waypoints along the desired path
   • The route will automatically generate as you place points
3. Choose path type:
   • Select either:
     • Fastest - calculates the route based on the fastest route according to speed limit speed
     • Shortest - calculates the route using the shortest path using Euclidean distance
4. Set route direction (optional)
   • A cardinal direction is automatically assigned to your route
   • You can manually adjust the direction if needed
5. Manage Waypoints:
   • Re-order waypoints in the Route Builder panel
   • Or, search for an address by typing it into the waypoint text box
6. Add reverse direction (optional):
   1. Once one direction is complete, click Add Direction
   2. Repeat the process to generate a route in the reverse direction.

7. Saving Selection as an Area Layer:

• Click the "Save Area" button on the selection pop-up to open the save dialogue
• Give your area a name
• (optional) create a new Layer Group, or add the area to an existing Layer Group

8. Viewing Selection Analytics:

• With links highlighted, click the "Analytics" button on the selection pop-up to view an aggregated summary of selected links.

9. Clearing Selection:

• To clear your selection, click the clear button.