r5py

r5py is a Python library engineered for rapid and realistic routing across diverse multimodal transport networks. This includes modes such as walking, cycling, public transport, and private car. It serves as a user-friendly interface to R5, the Rapid Realistic Routing on Real-world and Reimagined networks engine, originally developed by Conveyal. This integration allows for sophisticated network analysis within a familiar Python environment.

The library provides capabilities for calculating travel time matrices, which are essential for understanding connectivity and travel durations between multiple points. Users can also determine accessibility metrics, evaluating how easily different locations can be reached via various travel modes. Designed to interact effectively with GeoDataFrames, r5py facilitates robust geospatial data handling and analysis.

Running R5 locally with Python, r5py simplifies complex routing tasks. It offers a straightforward approach for researchers and practitioners to perform detailed transport network analysis, with ongoing development planned to expand its functionalities further.