Cargo Bike routing

[Bernd Welter]

Hi there,

I've been challenged from a tour optimization partner about how to parametrize bicycle routing. Though the question was triggered in the xTour2 context I decided to drop the response here - at least when it comes to the underlying routing aspect, aka "proper driving times and distances in the context of bicicle based couriers".

On the one hand our xServer2 provides a stored profile named BICYCLE which deals with some of the routing relevant properties:

• driveType="BICYCLE"
• typical speed values
• no "engine", no "emissions"
• avoidance of highways and federal roads
• allowance of residential and delivery only roads...

Well - these parameters are only as good as the underlying data. Usually the main providers TOMTOM and HERE have a clear focus on engine driven transport logistics and routing. But special objects such as dedicated bicycle lanes or unuseful stairs aren't considered.

The topic appears more and more often and therefore we already work on a solution. Subscribe to this article and stay tuned for updates!

Bernd