[josm-dev] function to find nodes next to a way

[Jo]

Hi,

I would like to be able to find nodes with certain tags next to a way,
within a few meters (configurable).
I was thinking to draw a 'virtual' rectangle to one side of the way, but I
don't know what function to use for this.

Then I want to find out the id numbers of nodes with specific tags within
this rectangle. Is there a function for that in JOSM?

The intention is to try and locate bus stops to one side of a road, before
they are part of a route relation.

Jo