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Geo Code Groups

This documentation shows how Geo Code Groups allow users to create and manage collision data groups for geocoding purposes. Follow the steps below to create, name, and geocode collisions effectively.

1. Access Geo Code Groups​

  • Go to the Geo Code Groups module under the Collision section in the TES Cloud menu.

  • You will see a list of existing geo code groups or the option to create a new group by clicking the Add Geo Code Group button .

2. Name Your Geo Code Group​

  • Once you create a new group, a title field will appear.

  • Enter a name for your geo code group to identify it easily (e.g., "Region X Collisions").

3. Add Collisions to the Geo Code Group​

  • Switch to the Collisions tab within your geo code group.

  • Click the Link Collision button to start adding collision records.

4. Select Collisions to Add​

  • A data grid will appear showing all available collisions.

  • Use the checkboxes to select specific collisions to include in your group.

  • If needed, use filters or search options to find specific collisions.

5. Display Geo Code Status in the Data Grid​

  • To add the Geo Code Status column, click the Column Chooser in the data grid menu.

  • Select Geo Code Status from the list of available columns. This will display whether a collision is already geocoded or not.

6. Filter for Non-Geocoded Collisions​

  • Apply a filter to the Geo Code Status column to show only collisions that are Not Geo Coded .

  • This helps in focusing on collisions that require geocoding.

7. Save the Collisions​

  • After selecting and filtering the collisions, click the Save button in the Geo Code Groups toolbar.

  • This ensures your changes are preserved before starting the geocoding process.

8. Start the Geocoding Process​

  • Click Start Geo Coding to begin assigning locations to the collisions in your group.

  • The system will process one collision at a time for geocoding.

9. Geo Coding​

  • The Geo Coding module will display the collision details along with a map.

  • Scroll through the provided information, including any attachments or related collision details.

  • All the details of the collision can be edited in Geo Coding.

10. Assign a Location to the Collision​

There are two ways to assign a location:

  • selecting a location from the data grid or by selecting a location on the map. For searching on the map, you can see where the collision was said to have occurred from the XML file by the dark green dot that appears on the map.

  • Search for the collision by looking at the Road 1 Name and the Road 2 Name specified in General Information. For searching on the data grid, click on the bar above the map that says Location to open up the data grid.

11. Search the Data Grid for the Location​

  • Search the data grid for the location

  • After you found the location, click Assign .

12. Search the Map for the Location​

After you found the location, click the location on the map.

13. Select Infrastructure on Map​

If you choose the map method, click Select This Infrastructure to confirm the location.

14. Complete Geocoding​

  • After assigning the correct location, click the Geocoded button to finalize geocoding for that collision.

  • The system will move to the next collision in the group automatically.

15. Geocode More Collisions​

  • Repeat the process for each collision in the group.

  • When the last collision in the group is geocoded, a message will appear indicating completion.

16. Other Geocoding Options​

  • If you are unable to geocode a collision to a location within your jurisdiction, additional options are available in the dropdown menu next to Geocoded :

    • Impossible to Geocode : Use this option for collisions with no identifiable location.

    • Private Property : Select this for collisions occurring on private property (e.g., parking lots).

  • Once you choose any of these options, the system will automatically move to the next collision in the group for geocoding.

17. Amendment Collisions​

  • Some collisions may serve as amendments to existing collisions in the system.

  • When this occurs, a warning will display, indicating that the imported collision overlaps with an existing one.

    • Review Details : The system will show the existing collision's Geo ID, along with conflicting fields between the two records.

    • Make a Decision : After reviewing, finalize your geocoding choice and update the collision as needed.