GPX Max. Speed Simulation

This Python script processes .gpx track files to analyze and visualize travel speeds, compare them against a configurable maximum speed (vmax), and calculate how much longer a trip would take if that speed limit were strictly followed.

Features

• Parses all .gpx files in a data/ folder
• Crops the track to a configurable bounding box (optional)
• Computes actual speeds between GPS points
• Identifies segments exceeding vmax and calculates the extra travel time required to obey the limit
• Generates optional plots:
  • Original vs adjusted speed traces
  • Highlights segments exceeding vmax
• Summarizes delays per file and overall

Installation

Create a virtual environment and install the requirements:

python -m venv venv
source venv/bin/activate  # or venv\\Scripts\\activate on Windows
pip install -r requirements.txt

Rund the script by executing the main file: python main.py

Provided Data

The data contained in the repository are recordings from bus rides in Schinznach-Dorf, Switzerland. They were recorded ahead of a public vote on the introduction of a 30 kph zone that affects the local commuter bus.