This startup provides tools, including pathway measurement devices and mobile applications, to collect data on sidewalk defects and accessibility. Their platform enables smartphone users to report issues, helping people with disabilities find accessible routes and promoting safer, more independent travel.
Funding
$50K raised to dateRaised to date based on public sources. This may differ from the amount the company actually raised and is based only on what is publicly available on the internet.
Founders
Product
Problem
Many cities lack comprehensive data on sidewalk conditions, making it difficult to prioritize infrastructure improvements and ensure accessibility for all pedestrians. Traditional methods of assessing sidewalks and curb ramps are time-consuming, labor-intensive, and often lack the precision needed for effective planning and ADA compliance. This lack of accurate data hinders efforts to create walkable communities and address the needs of individuals with mobility challenges.
Solution
pathVu provides a suite of tools and services for collecting and analyzing data on sidewalk and curb ramp conditions. Their pathMet system uses laser sensors, high-resolution cameras, and GIS integration to capture detailed information about sidewalk roughness, slope, width, and other key attributes. This data is then used to generate an accessibility index, prioritize improvement projects, and manage ADA transition plans. pathVu also offers curbMet, a solution for rapid and accurate curb ramp assessments, and a mobile app that enables users to navigate accessible pathways and report obstacles.
Target Audience
pathVu's primary customers include civil engineers, city departments, mobility planners, public works departments, ADA coordinators, and universities seeking to improve sidewalk accessibility and comply with ADA regulations.
Features
- pathMet: A multi-sensor profiling tool that utilizes lasers, high-resolution cameras, and GIS integration to collect detailed sidewalk data.
- curbMet: A solution for conducting rapid and accurate curb ramp assessments, providing engineering-grade accuracy and configurable app-based integration.
- Mobile App: A pedestrian navigation app that uses real-time data-driven maps to route pedestrians around sidewalk hazards and alert them to obstructions.
- Data Management Dashboard: A customized dashboard for visualizing, analyzing, and prioritizing sidewalk improvements.
- Accessibility Index: An index to help planners prioritize improvements based on sidewalk conditions.
- ADA Compliance Tools: Tools to assist cities in complying with ADA requirements and managing transition plans.
- GIS Integration: Integration with GIS systems for mapping and analyzing sidewalk data.