NICS - Camminate Notturne In Sicurezza

App to plan safe night walk in company.

International political instability Reasearch project

Description

Nics is an application designed to enhance safety during night walk, allowing users to find safe routes and organize meetups to walk together at night. The primary goal of the app is to create a protected and supportive environment for users while they move about at night. The project aims to become an essential tool for anyone who wishes to feel safer during nighttime journeys, combining technology with a social, sustainable, and community-oriented approach to tackle the challenges of urban nighttime safety. The Nics app promotes urban safety by enabling users to find safer nighttime routes and encouraging the mindful use of public spaces. In doing so, it contributes to making the city safer and more inclusive, reducing anxiety and uncertainties through detailed maps of safe zones and offering the possibility to take walks together. This encourages walking, thus reducing the environmental impact of excessive vehicle use. Nics leverages innovative technologies, utilizing interactive maps and meetup organization features to promote the adoption of sustainable technological solutions. Nics addresses a critical need for urban safety in a sustainable manner, promoting responsible behaviors. It allows users to create shared routes, offering additional security and enabling them to find travel companions, thereby promoting social interaction and creating groups of users who can support each other. The app provides safe maps and certified routes, based on user reviews regarding factors such as crime rates and street lighting. These maps are updated in real-time based on user reports and reviews. Additionally, Nics enables users to generate chats to confirm meetup details such as times, precise locations, chosen routes, number of people, and names. Nics features a very intuitive interface, with a simple and essential design that makes it easy to use even for less experienced users, ensuring quick and smooth navigation. Among the results achieved by the project’s implementation, the following stand out:

The Nics project was born with the objective of becoming a true travel companion. The app is designed to be used by people of all genders and ages, with the ambitionnot only to improve nighttime road safety but also to create a sense of community and awareness. By providing a versatile tool adaptable to different urban and municipal realities, and with the support of local communities, Nics could become a valuable tool for the safety and well-being of citizens during nighttime hours.

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