Introducing Street Smart’s LRS SmartFilter Configuration

Improved Route Display

Currently, ALDOT’s Route ID and Mile Measure are displayed for images along the State network. With these enhancements, the Route Display on imagery along ALDOT’s State network will include additional information for easier navigation.

Support for Off-System Roads

In 2024, imagery and LiDAR along many of Alabama’s “off-system” roads were also collected. Since these routes are not part of ALDOT’s network, the Route Display box identifies them as “Off-system”. Street Smart provides the same measuring capabilities and analysis tools for both the on and off-system collection. The new enhancements also enable the Cruise Control buttons for videolog capability along the off-system roads.

Easier Route Location Searches

The Route search now provides easy to use filters to make finding a route location fast and simple.

As you select from the filters, results will begin to display in the dropdown. The additional details displayed in the search results list make it easy for users to find the correct route from the list. When no mile is entered, the search results will list matches with the lowest mile available. Users may enter a mile measure to find an exact location quickly.

To access the route filters, select the Route option from the list of search types.

The new search filters support ALDOT’s on-system routes only. Locations along the off-system routes may often be found using the Address search option.

To save measurements, open the dashboard to view the Recent list. You can collapse and expand the dashboard using the blue arrow.

This list shows searches, saved measurements and other locations. You can filter the list to show only measurements by selecting Show All → Measurements. Once the list is filtered, click the checkbox at the top to select all measurements in the list, or select only the ones you wish to save.

Then, use the Export Selected → Measurements as JSON option. This will download a text file to your downloads folder. 

To begin using the new improvements immediately, you only have to change your configuration setting. To make this change, click on the user icon in the upper right corner and select the Settings option.

On the Settings dialog, select the LRS – SmartFilter option from the Configuration dropdown.

Be sure to click the Apply button at the bottom. Your browser tab will refresh to load the new Street Smart configuration. With the new configuration, all settings revert to the defaults. 

To import the measurements exported from your previous configuration, expand the dashboard by clicking the arrow along the bottom of the interface. Select the Upload—Measurements from JSON menu option, then browse for your previously exported JSON file. This file is typically saved in the Downloads folder with a name like ‘EPSG_26916_measurement_bundle_5-3-2025.json’’.

To display the search filters, select the Route search type from the list. 

Next, click the gear icon, and select Alabama from the list of states. This will update the display with the correct filters. Street Smart will “remember” this setting, so it only has to be selected one time.