Create a Route Study
When creating a Route Traffic Stats study in iNode, you’ll first configure the core parameters that define what data is included and how results are generated. This step allows you to write your study name, select a study type, vehicle types, functional road classes, units of measure, and the map framework used to represent the road network. These selections ensure your study is tailored to the specific traffic characteristics, analysis goals, and geographic context you want to evaluate.
To start a new study:
- Click on Create
- Write the name of your study under Study Name
- Select the vehicle type(s) to include in your analysis
- Select the functional road class(es) relevant to your study
- Select your preferred distance unit, either kilometers or miles to display distances when choosing road segments or defining an area on the map
- Select the map type to use as the underlying road network. iNode currently supports both Orbis and Genesis map types during TomTom's transition between platforms
Full Traversal
When working with a Route study, an additional setting called Full Traversal lets you control whether your results include only complete end-to-end trips or also partial trips along the route.
- If you select Yes to Full Traversal - Only trips that travel the entire route from start to end are included.
- If you select No to Full Traversal - All trips that travel any portion of the route are included, even if vehicles enter or exit midway.
This option allows you to tailor the analysis based on whether you need complete-route travel patterns or a broader view of activity along segments of the route.
Enable Count Estimation
When enabled, this feature displays estimated traffic volumes for your study, translating probe data into reliable volume insights across the network.
Available Regions for Your Study Creation
The highlighted area(s) on the map represent the available regions to you for your study creation, which is determined and preset by your account access. They can range from a single area/segment, to a city/state, or a country (countries).
Three Ways of Creating a Study
- Creating a segment
- Uploading shape files
- Using the search bar
1. Create a Segment
To draw a segment:
- Click on Add New on the left side of the map.
- Enter a name of the segment.
- Zoom into the segment you want results for.
- A plus-shaped cursor will appear on the map, allowing you to draw the route. Double-click to finish, and the app will automatically select the road segments that match your drawing. If the selected segments don’t reflect the intended path, you can adjust them by dragging the nodes on the map until the route is correct.
- Accept the route.
Important Note
- When digitizing a route (i.e., drawing the route manually on the map), ensure you follow the correct traffic direction of each street.
- All routes in iNode are directional.
- Maximum route length: 200 kilometers.
Pro Tip
The best practice for creating a route is to place a waypoint on the map for the origin and another for the destination. The app will automatically calculate the shortest path between the two points.
If you want to force the route to pass through a specific street, you can drag and drop one of the intermediate waypoints onto that street, and the route will be recalculated.
2. Upload a File
You can upload a region(s) of interest in four different file formats:
- Shapefile
- GeoJSON
- KML
- ZIP (Shapefile)
To upload a file:
- Click on the Upload button in the top-right corner of the map.
- Select the file format.
- Locate the file on your device and upload it.
3. Use the Search Bar
Users can use the search bar to look up an address, name of the area/city/town, postal/zip code, etc. The app will zoom in on the selected location where you can draw your study segments. If the searched name is associated with a geometry, you can also select that geometry as a region.
To do this:
- Add a new route.
- Enter the route name.
- Search for the desired address or place name in the search bar.
- Once the map zooms in on the location, use the drawing tool to trace to define or refine your route.