Add routing support to MapboxGeocoding

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Description

Expected Behavior

The Java SDK's MapboxGeocoding.builder() should be able to take a routing boolean.

https://docs.mapbox.com/api/search/#forward-geocoding

Current Behavior

There's currently no builder method for this geocoding parameter.

Possible Solution

add a routing(boolean) method to MapboxGeocoding.builder() and routing setup to the GeocodingService class

Context (Environment)

Mismatch between current Geocoding API offerings and the Java SDK's capabilities were brought up amongst some search chat between @yuletide , @scottsfarley93 , and others.

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