Alex,
I'll bet TransCAD would offer the best solution. Maybe even its "lite"
product, Maptitude.
See: Caliper.com
Best Regards,
Margie
On Wed, 18 Jul 2001, Alex Eshed wrote:
> Greetings List,
>
> Does anyone have a solution for showing parallel bus routes on a map?
>
> Bus routes are mapped along road sections - different routes in
> different colors. The user wants to retain the geographic accuracy of
> each route i.e. along the road centerline but be able to see visually
> that there are a number of routes on one section. That means being able
> to see the different route lines along the road.
>
> Mapping out the lines parallel to the road does not retain geographical
> accuracy and has visual drawbacks when one route is selected which is
> displaced at a distance, beyond other routes that were mapped nearer
> and are not now shown.
>
> Having two map schemas, one for geographical accuracy and the other for
> viewing raises major maintenance problems.
>
> A third possibility could be writing a function which will dynamically
> spread, for viewing purposes only, the different lines parallel to the
> road section chosen.
>
> Any ideas, experience or suggestions will be welcome.
>
> TIA to all responders. Will summarize received advice.
>
> Best regards,
>
> Alex Eshed
> Digi-Tek Ltd. Tel: +972-3-961-5840
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> Israel
>
>
>
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