Map Integration & GPS-Based Road Issue Tracking

Develop the Map and GPS Tracking Module for the RoadPulse AI – Smart Road Maintenance & Monitoring System. This module will allow users to accurately report road issues using their current location and enable administrators to visualize complaints on an interactive map.

Objectives Integrate real-time GPS location tracking. Display reported road issues on an interactive map. Improve complaint accuracy through location-based reporting. Provide map visualization for administrators and maintenance staff. Tasks

1. GPS Location Detection Implement browser geolocation services. Capture user latitude and longitude coordinates. Handle location permission requests and error scenarios. Display detected location in the complaint form.
2. Interactive Map Integration Integrate Leaflet.js with OpenStreetMap. Display a responsive map interface. Center the map on the user's current location. Add zoom and navigation controls.
3. Complaint Location Selection Allow users to select a road issue location directly on the map. Place markers at selected locations. Automatically populate latitude and longitude fields. Validate location selection before complaint submission.
4. Complaint Marker Management Display complaint locations as map markers. Show complaint details in marker popups: Complaint ID Issue Type Status Date Reported Differentiate complaints using status-based marker icons.
5. Admin Map Dashboard Create a map view for administrators. Display all reported complaints on a single map. Enable filtering by: Pending Assigned In Progress Completed Allow viewing complaint details from markers.
6. Backend Integration Connect map module with backend APIs. Fetch complaint location data dynamically. Display newly submitted complaints without page issues. Ensure smooth communication between frontend and backend services.
7. Testing & Optimization Test GPS accuracy across different devices. Ensure map responsiveness on mobile and desktop. Handle invalid or unavailable location data. Optimize marker loading performance. Technologies JavaScript (ES6) Leaflet.js OpenStreetMap Browser Geolocation API HTML5 & CSS3 Deliverables map.js location.js Interactive complaint map GPS tracking functionality Admin complaint visualization module Acceptance Criteria GPS location is captured accurately. Interactive map loads successfully. Users can select and submit complaint locations. Complaint markers are displayed correctly. Admin can view and filter complaints on the map. Backend integration works without errors. Priority

High

Estimated Duration

4–6 Days

Assigned Role

Map & GPS Integration Developer (Member 2)