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THE SIDEWALKS (and Crosswalks) OF BRONX CB9

Accessibility Hackathon - 21 SEP 2019

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THE HACKERS!

Cheri Warren Isabel Marcel David

Martha Stephanie Maha Gina Yingtong

Lukas Kunru Allison Alex Daniel

Yue Ahmadreza Michael Tucker Eric

Eunice Connor Katherine Angelo

Angelia Sarah Katherine Sylwia

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What did we do?

  • Learned how to use OpenStreetMap
  • Each person picked part of the task map, a section of CB9
  • Individually, we used the aerial view to identify sidewalks and crosswalks (marked and unmarked)
  • Used the line tool to mark sidewalks, crosswalks, and curb cuts (where applicable)
  • After today, our group leaders will validate the work and make missed connections
  • Discussed findings and limitations of OpenStreetMap, the task management system, and this challenge

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sidewalks

115 miles

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crosswalks

12 miles

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What did we learn?

  • OpenStreetMap: mostly user-friendly, need to learn how to use and practice with it
    • Difficult to visualize under elevated infrastructure, or even under trees
    • For task use, we wish that the “other sections” would be visually distinct from “ours”
  • Streets are (better) mapped, unlike sidewalks!
  • Would be nice if entering the sidewalk/crosswalk data/intersections were more efficient, so as to have more time to input details
  • Many sidewalks simply end, especially towards the southwest region (Soundview), and/or crosswalks are missing/unmarked
  • Curb cuts appear to be missing at many intersections, even where there are crosswalks

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Next Steps

  • Will we keep mapping?
    • We’ll focus on neighborhoods we’re familiar with
  • There are mapping clubs around NYC
    • Find/contact one local to the area you’re interested in
    • Work with your local community board on issues with sidewalks, crosswalks, and curb cuts/ramps