Rules When Creating Redrawing The Routes (WIP)

Introduction

As of 02/06/2024, the first GPX waypoint does not start at the Union and there are only two routes, West and North. The implementation of the ETA algorithm will use this idea and thus future redraws/creations of routes should follow the following set of rules.

Waypoint of Union stays as last waypoints on West Route

Currently, the following 10 GPX waypoints are dedicated to just the loop that enters and exits out of the union's waypoint. The GPX waypoints of both routes are designed for drawing/readability purposes. The West route is drawn first followed by the East route. This allows it to flow into the waypoints of both of the routes.

        <rtept lat="42.730676" lon="-73.676552">
	</rtept>
	<rtept lat="42.730332" lon="-73.676657">
	</rtept>
	<rtept lat="42.730332" lon="-73.676657">
	</rtept>
	<rtept lat="42.730322" lon="-73.676659">
	</rtept>
	<rtept lat="42.730289" lon="-73.676455">
	</rtept>
	<rtept lat="42.730285" lon="-73.676426">
	</rtept>
	<rtept lat="42.730428" lon="-73.676377">
	</rtept>
	<rtept lat="42.730505" lon="-73.676350">
	</rtept>
	<rtept lat="42.730606" lon="-73.676315">
	</rtept>
	<rtept lat="42.730676" lon="-73.676552">

End waypoints are not starting waypoints

As stated before, the way that the routes work is based on drawing purposes. This means that it is not designed for algorithm work or waypoint manipulation. Currently, both routes will start from the Union, however, that does not mean that the last waypoints will also be at the Union. For the West Route, it will begin past the Union, but the last waypoints will be at the Union. The ETA algorithm will specifically use that idea where the first waypoints of the GPX file will not begin with the Union. For the North Route, it will be the opposite of the West Route. It will start at the Union and the last