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A New Approach for Schematics for Public Transport Spider Maps

A New Approach for Schematics for Public Transport Spider Maps

João Tiago Ribeiro, Rui Rijo, António Leal
Copyright: © 2014 |Volume: 27 |Issue: 1 |Pages: 21
ISSN: 1040-1628|EISSN: 1533-7979|EISBN13: 9781466657489|DOI: 10.4018/irmj.2014010105
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Ribeiro, João Tiago, et al. "A New Approach for Schematics for Public Transport Spider Maps." IRMJ vol.27, no.1 2014: pp.67-87. http://doi.org/10.4018/irmj.2014010105

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Ribeiro, J. T., Rijo, R., & Leal, A. (2014). A New Approach for Schematics for Public Transport Spider Maps. Information Resources Management Journal (IRMJ), 27(1), 67-87. http://doi.org/10.4018/irmj.2014010105

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Ribeiro, João Tiago, Rui Rijo, and António Leal. "A New Approach for Schematics for Public Transport Spider Maps," Information Resources Management Journal (IRMJ) 27, no.1: 67-87. http://doi.org/10.4018/irmj.2014010105

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Abstract

This research aims to create a new approach for spider maps production that results in a fast and automatic method having as input only network location data. Schematization task is commonly done by hand or by purely graphics software. This is a difficult and time consuming task that also needs a skilled map designer, which results in an expensive outcome. A configurable force-directed algorithm allows fast creation of eye-pleasing schematic maps, avoiding labor-intensive manual arrangement. In the other hand, different sets of design rules and constraints may be used to quickly generate alternatives, and allow the configuration of a distinctive graphic style. This document presents some of the rules and constraints that may be used to output a map that meets certain criteria in order to be used as a spider map in transportation systems. We present results with real public transport network datasets, and discuss possible evaluation criteria. The present work introduces a new set of experimental validations that confirm the previous research but also leading to new open issues for future work.

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