Optimizing Urban Logistics in Southwestern Nigeria with Google Maps Platform and Python

Description and use

A Python tool using Google Maps APIs was built to optimize landmark routing in Ibadan, Nigeria, improving delivery efficiency.

Problem

Local landmark routing in Ibadan, Nigeria was inefficient, leading to suboptimal delivery paths and increased travel time.

Outcome

The GeoRoute Analyzer provides optimized routing between landmarks in Ibadan, improving delivery efficiency and reducing travel time.

Workflow

• Collect landmark coordinates from local data sources
• Use Google Maps Directions API to request routes between landmarks
• Parse API responses to extract distance and duration
• Apply custom optimization logic (e.g., shortest path, least traffic) in Python
• Generate and visualize optimized route maps
• Export results for logistics planning

Evidence

I built the Ibadan GeoRoute Analyzer using Python and Google Maps APIs to optimize local landmark routing across Ibadan, Nigeria.

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