[RouterGeocoder] FW: [OSGeo-Discuss] Anyone interested in geocoding and routing?

[Andrew Ross]

FWD for history on the new list

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Sent: November 6, 2008 8:41 AM
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Subject: Re: [OSGeo-Discuss] Anyone interested in geocoding and routing?

Yes Jody - this has been the common observation that tends to derail the
discussion about even getting good toolsets out there. However, I would say
there is at least "good enough" data to start with to seed and engine and
once there is a need, the available data will get better.

Andrew

On Thu, Nov 6, 2008 at 8:00 AM, Jody Garnett <jody.garnett at gmail.com> wrote:
> I always find data is the difficulty when starting a geocoder... am I 
> missing something?
> You will find a good graph module in geotools with route finding etc.
>
> Jody
>
> Andrew Ross wrote:
>>
>> Hi Everyone,
>>  A few of us have been talking and thought the timing might be right 
>> to try and start projects to work on Geocoding and Routing. We're 
>> still gathering information and checking to learn who's interested.
>>  If you are interested, please check out the following wiki's and add 
>> your name in the section you are interested in.
>>  http://wiki.osgeo.org/wiki/OpenGeocoder
>>  http://wiki.osgeo.org/wiki/OpenRouter
>>  There are experts out there that are far more knowledgeable about 
>> Geocoding and Routing than I am. To these good people: please feel 
>> empowered to make modifications, provide feedback in whatever way you 
>> feel most comfortable.
>>  Thanks,
>>  Andrew
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