Development of dynamic routing system for tourism based on Web Map Application using FOSS4G and pgRouting

Abstract

Most map services do not support adding points or area incapacitating the routing service of a dynamic feature and providing real time scenarios. They often do not even provide important geospatial routing functionality like overlay and interpolation. This paper attempts to develop a Web GIS map service using a Free and Open Source for Geospatial (FOSS4G) and pgRouting to provide a dynamic routing system for improved response time, accomplish an effective routing and to show the Point of Interest (POI) along the shortest route as a solution to the ever increasing traffic in the capital city of Bhutan, Thimphu.

Towards building a smart city, use of such technology will enhance service delivery and information sharing to the tourist who are visiting Thimphu and even the residents. The tourist and residents can also use it to locate the shortest route towards their destination. It will be helpful to find essential services available in the town like medical and police services. The framework and method of the study can be used for disaster prevention and related information. The study could be replicated in the other major cities; Phuntsholing, Samdrup Jongkhar and Gelephu.

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