Tappy
Technology LLC
When:
January - February 2025
* Dates are subject to change
Where:
Markham Centre (Downtown Markham)
Project Partners:
City of Markham | The Remington Group
Transportation Accessibility App
Markham Centre represents the City’s long-term vision for a vibrant downtown, combining mixed-use retail, residential, and office spaces, alongside the new York University campus set to open in 2024. Prioritizing sustainable, efficient, and equitable transportation for all travelers to and from this hub is crucial. The City of Markham's first and last mile challenge for the OVIN Demonstration Zone invites innovative solutions to enhance mobility for workers, residents, students, and visitors.
By demonstrating accessible mobility application—such as Tappy Guide—we aim to enhance transportation accessibility in Markham.
Purpose:
Develop accessibility mapping application, to mark accessible POI's and infrastructure such as wheelchair ramps, accessible parking etc. in Markham Centre.
Expected Outcomes:
Evaluate accessibility demand to inform future requirements for transportation
- Utilization and adoption rate of the service
- Study the impact on commuting times
Company Description:
Tappy Guide is helping cities, automotive, and transportation companies become smarter for people with disabilities. It is accessibility app for people with disabilities, senior citizens and veterans. The complete tool for an active lifestyle.