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ShpStreetGraph: From spatial relations of streets to graph representations

Year: 2024

Type: article

Abstract: Graph-based models are relevant tools for analyzing the structure and inherent relationships among spatial entities. Here, we introduce ShpStreetGraph, a software designed to construct geographical graphs using shapefiles, explicitly focusing on street datasets. In this framework, nodes represent streets, and links are geographical relations such as intersections or proximity. The tool provides a range of criteria for network construction, enabling users to model and analyze urban street networks efficiently. ShpStreetGraph has proven to be faster than a similar tool when dealing with large networks, thus evidencing its scalability. • Users might create graphs from street shape files with simple terminal commands. • Street relations are intersections or buffered distances. • Different configurations are available in a settings file.

Source: Software Impacts

DOI: 10.1016/j.simpa.2024.100711

Authors: Pablo V.R. Silva, Aurelienne A.S. Jorge, Leonardo B.L. Santos, Vander L.S. Freitas

Institutions: Universidade Federal de Ouro Preto, Instituto Nacional de Pesquisas Espaciais, Centro Nacional de Monitoramento e Alertas de Desastres Naturais

Language: English

Topic: Urban Design and Spatial Analysis

Subfield: Building and Construction

Field: Engineering

Domain: Physical Sciences

SDGs: Sustainable cities and communities, Industry, innovation and infrastructure

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $480