Match riders to the routes that suit them best
CycleReady makes it easy for bikers to find routes in San Francisco that suit them best.
Our goal is to help:
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Hesitant bikers get the hang of urban biking by providing information and tips on the routes nearest them
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All riders easily access bike info, swap tips, and advocate for their favorite routes
We are currently building a web app that features profile pages for San Francisco's most established bike routes.
The Project
Wanted
Goals
Create a mobile-first responsive web app that includes:
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Clickable SF neighborhood maps
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Route selection maps
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Route profile page with route specific data and user-generated alerts
"I love the mobility of biking and can't wait to get to know the city by riding around more."
Sharu, newbie rider
Recently moved to SF. Unfamiliar with the city and not sure how to get around. Grew up riding in the suburbs. Would feel more comfortable avoiding high-traffic routes but would get lost navigating streets on her own.
"I'm pretty careful, but I'm also in my own world; I love to de-stress riding with my headphones on."
Roy, expert rider
Likes to ride on his own or at the head of the pack. Gets frustrated having to improvise when a bike lane ends or at a tricky intersection. Is vocal in the push to expand the city's bike infrastructure. Loves guided rides when travelling.
"I've had friends and friends of friends who have been in accidents while biking."
Alex, newbie rider
Unsure how to get started, from buying a bike to planning trips to preventing theft. Safety on the road is a primary concern, with traffic, absence of bike lanes, and one-way streets at the top of the list.
Personas
Storyboard
Front-End and Back-End, Mobile and Web App Developers Working With:
A newbie biker is looking to try short rides and get some practice close to home.
Choose the flattest route near you that avoids congested thoroughfares.
An experienced rider is looking for a two-hour ride over the weekend.
Choose a route through neighborhoods you've been wanting to explore.
Newbie biker is looking for the safest way to Golden Gate Park for Sunday Streets
Find nearby rider heading to the park who can show the way or give tips.
Current Goals
Create a clickable map of SF neighborhoods
+ Route sketch
+ Bike lanes
+ Route description
+ Route elevation
+ Route distance
+ Bike resources along route
+ Bike shops along route
Create a clickable map of established SF bike routes
Build one route profile page w/ static, user-generated & public data
+ Route video
+ Route photo gallery
+ User alerts
+ Message board
[static data]
[user-generated data]
[public data]
> Scoring routes by key criteria (e.g., effort, safety)
Wireframes
Data Resources
Graphic Elements
SF OpenData (transportation specific)
See scope:vehicle:events for access to vehicle event details (e.g., hard_brake, hard_accel).
For questions: developer@automatic.com.
Use Cases
Choose your starting point
Find the route that's right for you
Compare your options
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Lay groundwork for future functionality:
> Connecting with other riders (e.g., newbies with expert guides; experts with buddies)
> Creating multi-route journeys
Build three-step mobile-first web app:
Bring data into the profile page:
To come
Contact Us
If you're interested in working with us or just want more information, we'd love to hear from you.
Data Geeks:
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GIS data (shapefiles)
Graphic Designer
Researcher/Writer
Page Flow
City Map
Select Route
Route Features
User Alerts
Select Neighborhood
Neighborhood Map
Route Profile (tab 2)
Route Profile (tab 1)
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Ruby on Rails
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Mapbox
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Heroku
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Bootstrap
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Javascript
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D3