App: Green Corridor Crew
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Mission Statement
Urban transportation systems play a critical role in shaping how individuals access opportunities, services, and daily necessities, yet access to safe, efficient, and sustainable mobility remains unevenly distributed across cities. In Toronto, rapid urban growth, rising congestion, and increasing environmental pressures have intensified the need for transportation solutions that are not only efficient but also equitable and sustainable. Despite ongoing investments in public transit and active transportation infrastructure, significant disparities persist at the neighborhood level in terms of accessibility, safety, and infrastructure quality. These disparities can limit individuals’ ability to make informed, sustainable transportation choices and reinforce broader patterns of spatial inequality.
MoveGreen TO aims to address these challenges by providing a comprehensive, data-driven platform that evaluates and compares walking, cycling, and transit options across census tracts. The application measures transportation performance through three core dimensions: accessibility, safety, and infrastructure, to generate clear, standardized scores for each mode of travel. By translating complex spatial data into intuitive insights, the app empowers users to identify the most suitable and sustainable transportation options within their neighborhoods.
Beyond individual decision-making, MoveGreen TO serves as a tool for advancing more equitable and sustainable urban mobility. It highlights gaps in infrastructure and service provision, supports evidence-based planning, and encourages shifts toward lower-emission modes of transportation. In doing so, the app contributes to a broader vision of a city where all residents have the ability to move safely, efficiently, and sustainably, regardless of where they live.
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Team Members
Donique Whylly: I’m Donique Whylly, a fourth‑year student at the University of Toronto double‑majoring in Economics and Environmental Geography, with Certificates in Sustainability and Business Fundamentals. Originally from The Bahamas, I’ve spent the past few years developing a strong interest in spatial analysis, taking multiple GIS courses, and exploring how geospatial tools can reveal economic and environmental patterns that aren’t visible through traditional analysis alone. My work often bridges economic theory with real‑world spatial dynamics, and I’ve especially enjoyed projects involving spatial finance and policy‑focused mapping. I’m excited to be participating in the Esri App Challenge and to be pushed to think creatively about how GIS applications can address real community needs!
Qiyu Wang: I’m Qiyu Wang, a fourth-year student at the University of Toronto specializing in Human Geography, with a focus on urban planning. Over the past few years, I’ve developed a deep interest in cities, urban systems, and the social and spatial processes that shape the built environment. Through my coursework and research, I’ve worked with GIS and spatial analysis to better understand issues such as transportation, accessibility, land use, and urban inequality . I’m excited to be participating in the Esri App Challenge and to explore how GIS applications can be used in creative and practical ways to support more sustainable and inclusive urban futures.
Duncan Wan: I’m Duncan Wan, a third-year student at the University of Toronto double-majoring in Economics and Statistics. My academic work focuses on applying quantitative and spatial methods to real-world problems, particularly in urban systems, transportation, and policy analysis. Through my experience in GIS and web mapping courses, I’ve developed a strong interest in how geospatial tools can uncover patterns that traditional statistical approaches often miss. I’m excited to participate in the Esri App Challenge as an opportunity to push my technical skills further and build a solution that meaningfully addresses real-world urban and transportation challenges.