The Overture Maps Foundation has released the general availability of its global transportation dataset. This dataset encompasses 86 million km of roads worldwide and is designed to support various industries, including automotive, logistics, navigation, urban planning and humanitarian response.
<p>The transportation dataset incorporates detailed information from multiple sources:</p> <ul class="wp-block-list"> <li>Aerial imagery for accurate road representations</li> <li>Clear road routes with recognizable highway signs</li> <li>Comprehensive rail and ferry route information</li> <li>Complex traffic rules and restrictions</li> </ul> <p>Building upon OpenStreetMap data, Overture has re-engineered the data structure to create a more stable dataset with a documented schema, the company said.</p> <h3 class="wp-block-heading">Data enhancements</h3> <p>Overture has implemented several improvements to the OSM data, including:</p> <p><strong>Normalization:</strong> The dataset adheres to a standard set of attributes, ensuring uniformity across features such as right turns and speed limits. This seeks to facilitate simplified analysis, interpretation and use of the data.</p> <p><strong>Global Entity Reference System (GERS):</strong> Overture has introduced unique identifiers through a linear reference system. This allows users to attach external data, such as accident reports or road construction updates, to specific road segments with precise location information.</p> <p>According to Overture, the transportation dataset will undergo continuous updates and improvements. Future enhancements will leverage artificial intelligence and other open data sources to maintain and expand the dataset’s accuracy and completeness.</p> <p><p>The post <a target="_blank" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.gpsworld.com/overture-maps-foundation-releases-transportation-dataset/">Overture Maps Foundation releases transportation dataset</a> first appeared on <a target="_blank" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.gpsworld.com">GPS World</a>.</p></p>
