A New Approach for Schematics for Public Transport Spider Maps

Ribeiro, João Tiago; Rijo, Rui, Rui Pedro Charters Lopes; Leal, António

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Authors

Ribeiro, João Tiago

Rijo, Rui, Rui Pedro Charters Lopes

Leal, António

Abstract(s)

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 eyepleasing 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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EISBN - 9781466657489
Ribeiro, João Tiago - Scopus ID: 56597460900

Keywords

Dynamic Graph Layout Graph Drawing Algorithms Layout Algorithms Schematic Maps Spider Maps

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http://hdl.handle.net/10400.8/13552

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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. https://doi.org/10.4018/irmj.2014010105.