Long Ride to Fairness: Creating a Web Application to Measure Bike Equity

Abstract

This project attempts to design a web interface exploratory tool for users to analyze bike equity in the District of Columbia. Because of the many social perceptions and complexity of the issue we felt that it was necessary to develop an interactive tool using city and census data so users can generate concrete insight. We will visit the topics of safe bicycle routes, use-case scenario, visceral design, and interaction strategy to be able to create the most effective application possible. Through the process we will discuss the importance of bicycling as a form of transportation and the challenges with a public planning approach.