Curbside Routing – Route Planning And Optimization For Curbside Drop Off

Route4Me’s route optimization software helps plan efficient, cost-effective routes with multiple stops, offering both rooftop and curbside routing to suit different delivery needs. Rooftop routing directs drivers to the exact building location, ideal for tasks requiring precise delivery points. Curbside routing guides drivers to the nearest accessible point, such as the curb or driveway, reducing time and fuel costs. Both routing methods are popular among businesses for streamlining dispatch, delivery, and fleet management. Use this guide to learn more about both options.

Rooftop Routing – Plan Routes To The Building’s Exact Location

Rooftop Routing uses the precise GPS coordinates of an address, typically at the center or main entry point of the building. This creates route lines that lead directly to the structure, offering clear visual accuracy.

By default, the system uses Rooftop Routing when you plan routes, placing address pins directly on the building. This improves clarity but also adds some time and distance to the route compared to Curbside Routing with the same customer addresses.

Curbside Routing – Plan Routes To The Nearest Street Entry Point

Curbside Routing, on the other hand, navigates to the closest point on the street accessible by vehicle—usually the curb or driveway entrance. This method prioritizes where a vehicle can safely stop or park, often shortening the overall distance compared to Rooftop Routing.

To enable Curbside Routing on your Route4Me account, open your Advanced Configuration Editor and click the “Add Variable” button.

Open Your Advanced Configuration Editor

In the “Add Variable” panel, enter the following information in the respective fields:

• Key: “USE_GEOCODING_CURBSIDE“
• Value: “TRUE“, “true” or “1” to enable the Curbside Routing and “FALSE“, “false” or “0” to disable the Curbside Routing

Click “Create Variable” to apply the setting and save it to your list of Advanced Configurations.

After applying the Curbside Routing variable, you can plan routes as usual. To view Curbside Routing on the map, open a new or existing route from your Routes List.

Curbside Routing is displayed as gray dots branching from the main green driving line, leading to the closest accessible point, typically a curb or driveway, before reaching the building.