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Leicester lights the way home for pedestrians
The UK city council is working with SkedGo to enable pedestrians walking at night to see how much of their journey home is covered by street lighting and CCTV.
Leicester City Council in the UK is working with mobility solutions specialist SkedGo to enable pedestrians walking at night to see how much of their journey home is covered by street lighting and CCTV.
The Lit Routing functionality forms part of the Choose How You Move trip planner initiative.
More inclusive travel
The update aims to reshape nighttime travel in Leicester, offering pedestrians a more accessible and illuminated path through the city.
The newly introduced Lit Routing capability also aims to mark a significant leap forward in making travel more inclusive for all of Leicester’s residents.
By day, the Choose How You Move app and website trip planner continues to guide users along the quickest, healthiest and convenient pedestrian routes. Come nightfall, however, the technology adapts, recalibrating pedestrian pathways to offer well-lit routes, which are also covered by CCTV.
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“Lit Routing is more than just a feature; it’s our commitment to ensuring more accessible journeys for everyone in Leicester,” says John Nuutinen, CEO at SkedGo. “We believe in leveraging technology to break down barriers to mobility, and with Lit Routing, we’re shining a light on the path to inclusivity.”
This feature addresses a critical concern for night-time pedestrians: the need for greater confidence and visibility. Lit Routing is designed to provide peace of mind, promoting a sense of confidence among users as they navigate the city after dark.
“We believe in leveraging technology to break down barriers to mobility, and with Lit Routing, we’re shining a light on the path to inclusivity.”
By directing pedestrians along the most visible and brightly lit routes, SkedGo is not only enhancing user comfort but is also opening up the city’s amenities to a wider audience, fostering a more inclusive community.
The introduction of Lit Routing in Leicester is another step in SkedGo’s mission to create a more inclusive mobility landscape, with the technology replicable in cities across the UK and beyond.
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