Building on the idea proposed in Incorporate Perpendicular Offsets of Events into LRS data model , I’d like to suggest a complementary and expanded enhancement:
It would be extremely valuable if events from one LRS could be referenced on another LRS while preserving real-world spatial positioning rather than relying solely on centerline linear referencing.
Use Case:
In my organization, we manage:
While these networks are maintained separately and must be visualized in their true real-world geospatial positions (e.g., not collapsed onto the centerline), they are functionally and spatially related. We need:
The ability to reference sidewalk events (e.g., missing sections, repairs) as events on the street centerline LRS to determine which streets have sidewalks and on which sides.
Conversely, to reference street features as events on the sidewalk LRS to better understand sidewalk context, maintenance zones, and proximity relationships.
This would support:
Asset management systems needing real-world (not centerline-collapsed) displays,
Operational analysis (e.g., sidewalk completeness studies),
And field verification tools that rely on intuitive real-world positioning.
Proposed Enhancements:
Allow events from one LRS to be located and referenced on another LRS (e.g., via cross-LRS calibration).
Support perpendicular offset-based geometry in event layer configuration (from linked LRS routes).
Retain true geospatial representation of both networks for visualization and spatial analysis.
Summary of Benefits:
Supports complex networks like sidewalks, medians, trails, and shoulders that relate to but are not co-located with road centerlines.
Enables smarter asset management and relationships
Aligns with modern GIS practices emphasizing real-world geometry
Thank you for considering.
