TL;DR: OpenStreetMap data used for bike, scooter, and wheelchair routing is subpar compared to car routing, leading to dangerous and inefficient directions. This web app visualizes the gaps in the data, particularly focusing on sidewalks, bike lanes, and pedestrian infrastructure. The goal is to improve mapping for non-car users by accurately mapping bike lanes, crosswalks, and pedestrian areas. The creators plan to gather missing data by recording geolocation readings while riding, with hopes of improving infrastructure planning and navigation. The project aims to address the deficiencies in current mapping applications for bicyclists, pedestrians, and wheelchair users.
https://www.smolways.com/post/where-the-digital-sidewalk-ends