City Of Vail – Green Commuting Transportation Platform
Background
Sole Power is a green commuting challenge that began in 2011 with the aim of encouraging community participation in environmentally friendly transportation methods. The program, which runs from Memorial Day through Columbus Day, allows participants to track their mileage and carbon emissions. To date, Sole Power participants have logged over 506,372 miles. The program promotes walking, biking, running, and other non-motor vehicle commutes, offering social events, mini-competitions, and prize drawings throughout the season.
Objective
The primary objective was to develop a Solution that simplifies trip tracking for participants. The app aims to make registering, tracking, recording, and logging trips easier and more convenient. It will be available for free on both iOS and Android devices, as well as through a web-based portal, enabling users to engage with the Sole Power program effortlessly.
Solution
App Maisters designed and developed a comprehensive Solution, to streamline the Sole Power program. The app features easy user registration, team creation, GPS trip tracking, manual trip entry, and access to past data. It offers route recommendations, turn-by-turn navigation, and integrates social features to enhance community engagement. The app also includes leaderboards, goal-setting functionalities, and a rewards system, ensuring an engaging user experience. Secure data storage and robust administrative tools enable effective management of users and teams. The app is fully branded to match Sole Power’s identity and supports English and Spanish languages, ensuring broad accessibility.
Main Features Of The App
- Easy Sign-Up and Team Creation: Users can easily sign up, create or join teams, and access the main dashboard.
- Trip Tracking and Management: Users can track trips via GPS, manually enter trip details, and view past activities.
- Access to Past Data and Leaderboards: Users can view their past trips and compare their activities with others on the leaderboards.
- Route Recommendations and Navigation: Provides the best route options and turn-by-turn directions.
- Flexible Trip Tracking: Offers both automatic GPS tracking and manual entry options.
- Language and Translation: Available in English and Spanish.
- Incentives: Includes rewards and bonuses for users.
- Future Program Iterations: Flexible to accommodate future updates and new programs.
- Real-Time Data: Displays real-time trip logs, leaderboards, and dashboards.
- Link to Website: Syncs app data with the Sole Power website.
- Administrative Tools: Provides robust admin features for managing users and data.
Result
The Sole Power app has successfully provided an easy-to-use platform for tracking trips and engaging in the green commuting challenge. The app has increased community participation by offering exciting features and incentives, helping users achieve their fitness and environmental goals. With real-time data updates and robust administrative tools, the app has streamlined the management of the Sole Power program, making it more efficient and effective.
