Detours: Location intelligence for Inclusive mobility in disruptive sidewalk conditions

Temporary disruptions in the pedestrian environment, such as construction or snow, make it difficult for people with disabilities (PWDs) to reach destinations in their community. Cities struggle to communicate alternate routes that are accessible to everyone when these disruptions occur. Grounded in a context of data valorization and transfer for the development of smart and inclusive cities, the present project aims at addressing the challenges of the mobility of people with disabilities in a dynamic and changing environment (e.g., construction sites, social events, snow, etc.) to provide them with the information on accessible itineraries based on their personal profile, capabilities and preferences in outdoor environments in close collaboration with “Quartier de l’innovation de Montréal” (QI), the city of Quebec, as well as the “Réseau de transport de la Capitale” (RTC) and community partners such as ROP 03 (Regroupement des organismes de personnes handicapées de la région 03).

Faculty Supervisor:

Mir Abolfazl Mostafavi

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Partner:

Quartier de l'innovation de Montréal

Discipline:

Engineering

Sector:

Social Innovation; Information and Communications Technology; Health and Related Sciences & Technology

University:

Université Laval

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