topic Does Network Analyst handle facility-specific barriers? in ArcGIS Network Analyst Questions

Does Network Analyst handle facility-specific barriers?

AndyWells — Tue, 27 Jun 2017 17:08:10 GMT

I am trying to map backup service area for a handful of rescue squads/stations. Each station (facility) cannot be a backup in its own primary area. So I need to solve a service area for each facility, and have each facility respect a barrier that only applies to that certain facility. Is there anyway to do this with Network Analyst? I have the primary areas (the facility-specific barriers) mapped out in a polygon layer.

Instead of using barriers, would I be better off using some kind of restriction in the network?

Re: Does Network Analyst handle facility-specific barriers?

JaySandhu — Fri, 30 Jun 2017 00:05:12 GMT

Network Analyst does not support barriers/restrictions per facility. These barriers/restrictions apply to everything in that analysis layer. So you can do your analysis one facility at a time with its appropriate barriers in place and then combine the results afterwards.

Re: Does Network Analyst handle facility-specific barriers?

AndyWells — Fri, 30 Jun 2017 15:52:47 GMT

Thank you. I guess that's the answer I needed, even if it wasn't what I'd like to hear.

Thanks