LaneSpotter
For many people, the unexpected and the unknown are major obstacles to bike commuting. LaneSpotter uses data crowdsourced from cyclists to map out the safest and most dangerous bike routes. Users can rate roads according to their safety, and rank them from “very safe” to “use caution” to “avoid.” This enables cyclists to help each other choose the best possible routes for riding. The result is a fairly comprehensive map showing the safest streets for cycling in a given city, based on the experiences of actual riders.