Civic Technology Project

Sidewalks are
the first mile
of transit.

See how you reach public transportation from your home — and help identify where safer, more accessible walking connections are needed.

A pedestrian walking near a bus and crosswalk, showing the sidewalk-to-transit connection

Transit starts before
the bus arrives.

For many residents, the journey begins on foot. Missing sidewalks, inaccessible crossings, and deteriorating walking conditions can make public transportation difficult — or impossible — to reach.

FootpathSignal helps communities understand where access works well and where improvements could make transit more accessible for everyone.

How It Works

How FootpathSignal works.

1

Enter an address

See the likely walking path to transit and how long it takes to reach your nearest stop on foot.

2

Review conditions

Explore sidewalk accessibility along the route — coverage, crossings, curb cuts, and walking surface quality.

3

Share observations

Help identify locations where improvements may be needed and contribute to community-wide accessibility data.

We believe walkability
should be visible.

Cities invest heavily in roads and transit. The walking connection between people and transit is often overlooked.

FootpathSignal helps communities see, evaluate, and improve that connection.

Explore Our Communities

Where we're working.

Send feedback or questions.

Tell us what feels useful, confusing, or missing. Your feedback helps shape the FootpathSignal pilot.