Discussion on coding turn restrictions using Boost

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Feature
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postgresql
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backend, databases

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The issue discusses re-implementing pgr_trsp functionality using Boost Graph to handle turn restrictions/penalties. Start by reading the linked Boost mailing list and pgrouting-dev archives to understand the challenges. Examine the existing pgr_trsp code and the referenced external projects (itn-for-pgrouting, Tempus) for approaches. The goal is a design for integrating turn penalties into the routing graph, which requires significant graph algorithm and C++ expertise.

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The current pgr_trsp function does not use Boost in its underlying implementation, in part because Boost Graph does not support it natively. There has been some discussion about re-implementing the pgr_trsp like functionality using Boost Graph. I'm opening this issue to collect ideas and references regarding this.

There are also two terms that I have come across in this research "turn-penalties" and "turn-restrictions". An infinite penalty can be considered a restriction. From an implementation point of view having penalties is probably preferable because applying a penalty allows you more flexibility like applying a cost to making a turn or applying a greater cost to make a turn across traffic, or at traffic lights ot stop signs, etc.

In my mind "turn-restrictions" could be viewed as dynamic modification to the graph, based on the first link above this might be problematic, while changing the costs to a particular node based on the path to get there might be less problematic.

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