theiconcreed/traffic-route-system

Intelligent Traffic Route Optimization System for Tanzania # TrafficRoute - Intelligent Traffic Route Optimization System ## Overview TrafficRoute is an intelligent web-based traffic and route optimization system designed specifically for Tanzania's urban mobility challenges. The system combines real-time traffic analysis, weather monitoring, and community-driven traffic reporting to provide optimal route recommendations. ## Problem Statement Dar es Salaam faces severe traffic congestion costing TZS 4 billion daily, with commuters losing 2.5 hours each day in gridlock. Existing navigation systems fail to address localized challenges such as informal diversions, flood-prone roads, and weather impacts. ## Key Features | Feature | Description | |---------|-------------| | **Real Road Routing** | Routes follow actual roads using OSRM (Open Source Routing Machine) | | **Weather Integration** | Real-time weather conditions and 7-day forecasts via Open-Meteo API | | **GPS Tracking** | Live location tracking with turn-by-turn voice navigation | | **Traffic Reports** | Community-driven incident reporting (accidents, floods, road works) | | **Saved Routes** | Save and manage frequently used routes | | **Route History** | View past trips with location names | | **Location Intelligence** | Full address with area, city, region using GeoNames | | **Dark/Light Mode** | User preference theme toggle | | **Modern UI** | Uber-inspired design for intuitive user experience | ## Technology Stack ### Frontend | Technology | Purpose | |------------|---------| | React 18.2.0 | UI Framework | | React-Leaflet 4.2.1 | Interactive map rendering | | Font Awesome 5.0.1 | Icon library | | Axios 1.6.0 | HTTP client | | Fuse.js 7.0.0 | Fuzzy search for autocomplete | ### Backend | Technology | Purpose | |------------|---------| | Node.js 18.x | JavaScript runtime | | Express 4.18.0 | Web framework | | PostgreSQL 16.x | Relational database | | bcryptjs 2.4.0 | Password hashing | | jsonwebtoken 9.0.0 | JWT authentication | ### External APIs | API | Pu …