Isochrone Generator (plugin)
Basic Information
Language
English
Latest update
Price
Free of charge available to use on Github, however the price depends on the commercial end product.
Application time
Expert knowledge required; time to apply depends on how far the rest of the web application is set up.
Assistance required
Expert knowledge required.
Assistance data
Works in conjunction with map data, routing engine and JS web application; ideally using OpenStreetMap data via mapbox.com
Tool type
Method / Approach Mobile app Software
Application area
- Dissemination and communication
Target Audience
- Medium-sized cities
- Large cities
- Metropolitan regions
Summary
Isochrones indicate the total area that can be reached within a given time and by means of a given mode of transportation. They support accessibility analyses. Historically, isochrones have helped answer questions like:
- “What kind of foot traffic can we expect for a store, at this location?” or
- “If we put a bus stop there, how many riders will live within a 5-minute walk?” or
- “How many homes can a firehouse serve within a 10-minute drive?”
This plugin helps you to generate your own isochrones, right in your browser. With a starting location and Mapbox access token, the plugin will calculate isochrones up to 60 minutes via driving, cycling or walking.
Good Example
One example is a 60-minute isochrone emanating from just north of London. If you compare how far a car can travel northward, away from the city, compared to the squeeze entering downtown directly to the south where you'd have to cross the Thames, you can see how visually effective this way of communicating travel times is. More info on the blog.
Contacts
Mapbox
cities [at] mapbox.com
