Automated route suggestions are only as good as the underlying survey data. Before enabling auto-routing features, verify that your constraint database meets these readiness criteria.
Coverage Requirements
**Route Segment Coverage** — Every segment of potential routes must have survey data. Gaps in coverage create blind spots where the system cannot evaluate feasibility.
**Constraint Categories** — All relevant constraint types must be documented: vertical clearances, horizontal restrictions, grade conditions, and regulatory limitations.
Data Density
**Clearance Intervals** — Vertical clearances should be documented at least every 1/4 mile and at every potential restriction point (bridges, overpasses, utilities).
**Turn Analysis Points** — Complex intersections require multiple measurement points to evaluate turning feasibility.
Validation Checklist
- [ ] All POIs have GPS coordinates within survey accuracy standards
- [ ] Clearance measurements include multiple points per obstacle
- [ ] Photo documentation exists for all critical constraints
- [ ] Data has been reviewed for outliers and errors
- [ ] Survey dates are recorded and data currency tracked
Confidence Scoring
RoadScope assigns confidence scores to route segments based on data quality and recency. Auto-routing only suggests segments that meet minimum confidence thresholds.
Maintaining Readiness
Auto-routing readiness is not a one-time achievement. Establish re-survey schedules, monitor data currency, and update constraint records when conditions change.