Theresa Reno-Weber, GoodMaps CEO. Accessibility is the cornerstone of a world where everyone can participate fully. As we celebrate Global Accessibility Awareness Day, I’m reminded of the profound significance its message holds for me, our company, and the world at large. GAAD allows us time to…
Innovation Series #1 · Written with Charlie Meredith, GoodMaps CTO. In the ever-evolving landscape of technological innovation, few advancements hold the same level of promise to reshape our daily lives as camera-based smart glasses. Though many of us may hear this phrase and think of failed augmented reality (AR) devices…
In an ever-evolving landscape of sustainable urban development, transit hubs are well-placed to play an integral role in shaping connectivity. These bustling transportation centers not only hold the potential for efficient mobility but also for fostering vibrant and accessible communities. And, as cities look to create sustainable and inclusive transit…
With the need to build a more sustainable future, transit hubs are well-placed for meaningful change. Airports and rail stations – bustling centers of travel and commerce – serve as critical junctures in our urban infrastructure and, as such, have the potential to become central to sustainable innovation. By incorporating…
Due to continual technological advances, traditional methods of wayfinding – GPS, Bluetooth beacons, signage, and physical markers – are becoming inefficient at supporting today’s increasingly complex transit hubs. While these methods were once deemed necessary, in a world where public spaces can overwhelm even a seasoned traveler, the necessity for…
In 2023, GoodMaps partnered with Sound Transit (rail operators in the Seattle metropolitan area) to commence a long-term project to provide real-time, turn-by-turn directions and up-to-date scheduling information for all passengers. Beth Hamby, Sound Transit’s Senior Accessibility Program Manager, called GoodMaps “one of several promising technology projects Sound Transit’s…
