Internet platform with open map and traffic app developed

Within the GEH.FAHR.LOS project, an app was developed to identify risks and hazards in everyday traffic. The solution was specifically tailored towards pedestrians and cyclists, who are among the most vulnerable people on the road. Via the use of maps, open data and statistics – combined with an innovative tagging functionality – the app is a valuable tool to make everyday road traffic safer.

GEH.FAHR.LOS offers all urban road users, with special consideration of cyclists and pedestrians, the opportunity to actively draw attention to dangers and risks in everyday traffic. Without the hassle of filling out complex forms, danger spots can be quickly and easily marked on smartphones onto internet-based maps. The main goals of the project are:

  • Timely and effective tagging of newly emerging hazards
  • Direct communication of road users with authorities
  • Identification of current hazard hotspots by public authorities
  • Information through Open Data and statistics for a holistic hazard overview
  • Obtain tags as Open Data to design other safety-related applications

The GEH.FAHR.LOS platform is available both online and as a mobile app to enable tagging of hazards in road traffic and, if necessary, documenting them by photo. In addition, public institutions and authorities can aggregate and explore information via the online platform to make data-driven decisions for improving safety, so that hazards are eliminated quickly and effectively. The specific project outcomes are:

Analysis of crowd-tagging apps and requirements of different users

Applications were analysed for their relevance in terms of market, content and technology. Based on that, best-practice apps were identified in consideration of registration process, feedback and visualisation. Furthermore, a requirement analysis was carried out, based on interviews with municipalities, administrations and end-users.

User documentation and tags as open data for users

The GEH.FAHR.LOS platform is available online as a web-based platform as well as a mobile app. The documentation is open and therefore accessible to other developers, who want to use the result after the end of the project. The tags are made available as open data.

Mobile tagging app & web platform www.gehfahrlos.at

The integration of maps and open data forms a powerful tool for enhancing urban safety through tagging. This functionality allows hazards to be identified quickly—without the need for complex forms—easily, using just a mobile phone camera, and safely, by directly visualizing risks for decision-makers.

Networking activities and public relations

Efficient public relations work was important in order to guarantee reach on different communication channels (Twitter, blog section, visiting events, networking events, distributing information material). Open interfaces enable the integration of data into third-party applications.

 

Links

GEH.FAHR.LOS Projectwebsite https://www.gehfahrlos.com/

Keywords

Urban Transport, road traffic, tagging – app, open map, hazards in road traffic

 

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