UrNextRoute

Project Description

Ur Next Route is a mobile safety application that emphasizes student and faculty safety while navigating through campus. The main goal of this application is to provide UNR affiliates with a platform that has all the tools they require to feel and be safe. Some of the most impactful features include route guidance, pin placement for safety concerns or maintenance, and an emergency call system. The routing system takes many parameters into account when generating the safest route. Distance to destination and lighting levels are some of the features taken into consideration when the routing system generates the safest path. There are a variety of pins that can be utilized to inform other users of hazards around campus. Pins that will be incorporated in the application include, but are not limited to, “I didn’t feel safe”, “Maintenance needed here”, and “Trip/Fall Hazard”. Our goal for the pin functionality is to provide  ‘real-time’ updates for our users to view while maintaining their privacy. The emergency call function provides options to call 911, an emergency contact, or a ride service. The emergency call functionality will provide a range of options for someone in an uncomfortable situation and give them the ability to assess the severity level and act in the appropriate manner. Overall, our objective is to create a feature-rich and user-friendly application that prioritizes student and staff safety by incorporating crowdsourced safety information and providing a safety toolkit to users.