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I can imagine if you're a routing app (e.g. providing transit directions) you might want to re-route users to an alternative station if the lift is broken/a sta
by jdsnape 6y ago
I can imagine if you're a routing app (e.g. providing transit directions) you might want to re-route users to an alternative station if the lift is broken/a station doesn't have a lift.
- jonwinstanley 6y agoWould be good for people with pushchairs or wheelchairs
- opyh 6y agoExactly! :) Besides inaccessible vehicles, broken elevators are among the most significant pain points for people who regularly use a wheelchair, rollator, or stroller in public transit. Such an elevator can add an hour to your commute. If you have a mobile impairment, it can save your day to know in advance if ‘your’ elevators work. Berlin’s transit network (VBB) already does this: When you request a wheelchair accessible route, its app lets you navigate around broken elevators – thanks to facility status APIs of its connected partners. To my knowledge, it’s the first transit operator to do this. For passengers, there is an overview webpage: https://brokenlifts.org https://brokenlifts.org IMO Google Maps and Apple Maps should have this feature, too.