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  • ZuriACT - Project Update

    ZuriACT - Poject Update

    Accessibility data collected in District 1 of Zurich by ZuriACT participants using the Project Sidewalk tool

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    ZuriACT - Workshop

  • ZuriACT - Project Update

    ZuriACT - Workshop

  • ZurichACT

    ZuriACT - Workshop

ZüriACT - Data Published on Open Data Zurich!

We are incredibly proud to announce that the first version of ZüriACT data has been published on Open Data Zurich. This dataset includes over 9,000 data points, capturing sidewalk accessibility elements such as curb ramps, crosswalks, surface problems, obstacles, and more—factors essential for the mobility and accessibility of individuals with mobility restrictions. These data were collected by our amazing participants, including adults with and without age-related mobility restrictions, individuals with situational mobility impairments (e.g., caregivers), and people with mobility impairments.

Link to the dataset

 

Follow-up Project Announcement

We are pleased to announce the successful realisation of our “ZuriACT: Zurich Accessible City” pilot study, with our heartfelt thanks to all participants for their invaluable contributions. The insights and data gathered have been instrumental in shaping the next phase of our research.

Building on the achievements of the ZuriACT project, we are excited to introduce our follow-up initiative ZuReach, short for “Zurich Urban Reachability & Accessibility Enhancement through Digital Technology”.

The ZuReach is a participatory research project in collaboration with practice partners that aims to provide a scalable and regularly updated database containing comprehensive sidewalk accessibility information in Zurich. This initiative also plays a pivotal role in advancing digital methods and tools that harness the power of this enriched dataset to offer practical solutions for individuals with mobility restrictions. As a result, it holds the potential to make a profound impact across various domains, including social, scientific, political, economic, and environmental.

A huge thank you to ZuriACT's dedicated participants for making this possible

Stay tuned about about ZuReach:
https://dizh.ch/en/2024/04/08/zureach-2/

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Weiterführende Informationen

Smart City Hub Switzerland Award 2024

Zürich Accessible CiTy (ZüriACT) has been awarded in the Citizen Services category at the Smart City Hub Switzerland Awards 2024!

Dr. Hoda Allahbakhshi, project leader: It’s been an honor to lead this initiative from the University of Zurich side, and I’m deeply grateful for the exceptional collaboration and hard work that made this possible. A special thank you to François Ruettimann, who led the project from the Stadt Zürich side, the amazing ZüriACT team, and our incredible participants and project partners Project Sidewalk and iNovitas AG.

This recognition highlights the importance of digitalization in improving accessibility, inclusivity, and engaging members of the public, and showcases a successful collaboration between academia and practice partners.

Now, with the DIZH-funded project: ZuReach, we’re excited to continue driving positive change through digital tools, technology, and participatory research toward creating more inclusive cities. 

Thanks to Smart City Hub Switzerland for organizing the event and for the award! 

ZuriACT - Data collection training workshop

In August and October, we successfully organized three data collection training workshops, providing participants with valuable insights and hands-on experience. In order to fulfill individual needs, both online and on-site options were provided. To further consider our participants’ preferences, they were also given the option to independently acquire the necessary knowledge for the data collection themselves instead of attending a training workshop. During a brief online or on-site meeting, the participants were provided with essential information such as personal access details, data collection guidelines, and a tool overview.

During the guided data collection training workshops, participants were introduced to the Project Sidewalk tool, a platform that allows for data collection of sidewalk accessibility data in a comprehensible design. Through interactive sessions and practical demonstrations, participants gained a general understanding of the tool's functionalities and learned how to effectively collect accessibility data within District 1 of the City of Zurich. Participants were encouraged to ask questions and engage in discussions to ensure a thorough understanding of the data collection process. In addition to live demonstration and practicing during the workshop, participants were provided with guidelines on the data collection and the tool to consult in case of questions. By offering data collection training workshops, we aimed to equip participants with the knowledge and skills needed to execute their tasks with precision and reliability. These workshops marked a significant step in our pilot project as they are a starting signal for the data collection.

Many thanks to our participants and all involved in organizing the workshops.

ZuriACT – Scientifica 2023

The last day of August marked a momentous occasion as we unveiled "ZuriACT (Zurich Accessible CiTy) – Towards a More Accessible and Inclusive City" at Switzerland's largest science festival, Scientifica 2023.

Here's a glimpse into the highlights of our event:

Part 1: We embarked on an enlightening guided walking tour, traversing from Helmhaus to the central library. Along the way, we explored accessible and inaccessible routes, pausing to discuss footway barriers – paving the path toward a more inclusive city for different population groups.

Part 2: We delved into the heart of the ZuriACT project, sharing insights on how it can catalyze positive change and enhance accessibility in District 1 of Zurich. Afterward, participants could engage in an open dialogue, asking questions and sharing their valuable concerns and feedback. This inclusive discussion truly encapsulated the spirit of collaboration that fuels our #citizenscience mission.

A heartfelt thank you to our dedicated participants, Scientifica organizers from UZH and Stadt Zurich, especially Theo von Däniken and Aline Amrein, and my exceptional team, François Ruettimann, Robert Weibel, Annina Ardüser,  Alexandra Ioana Georgescu, and Alexandros Sofios, whose passion and hard work transformed this event into a memorable experience.

We're driving change and forging a more accessible future for all. Join us on this incredible journey! 
ZuriACT webpage:
https://lnkd.in/gaq-7Eau 

 

Barrier-free and inclusive mobility in the city of Zurich

 Deutsch

Flyer as PDF (EN) (PDF, 239 KB)  

The University of Zurich, in collaboration with the city of Zurich, is launching the pilot project “ZuriACT: Zurich Accessible CiTy” for barrier-free and inclusive mobility in District 1 of the city of Zurich.

Existing routing services and digital maps fail to provide practical navigation guidance for disabled people in terms of mobility due to the lack of relevant information (e.g., sidewalk inclination, crossings, and ramps) to the needs of these user groups, which results inincomplete routing results or results that may not always reflect real-world conditions.

The ZuriACT pilot project aims to remedy this situation by providing a basis for a systematic collection and enrichment of accessibility features with and for citizens in Zurich. Valuable know-how from the "Digital Society Initiative", the competence center for co-designing the digital transformation of society and science at the University of Zurich, will be incorporated into the project.

  • In workshops and focus group discussions, the initial data collection specifications developed by the project team will be further discussed with citizens in order to collect key information about the relevant accessibility features to be collected, the data collection design, and methodology and make sure that the needs, knowledge, demand, and interests of the involving participants have been taken into account in all the stages of the project.
  • In data crowdsourcing, with the help of digital web tools that allow for virtual inspections and measurements of accessibility features by using street view images, we contribute to collecting and enriching accessibility information of the city of Zurich. The enriched data will serve as a basis for personalized routing services that consider the needs of disabled people in terms of mobility.

We are still looking for participants
For the project described above, we are looking for community-dwelling older adults with agerelated mobility impairments, parents with pushchairs, disabled people in terms of mobility, and their relatives or caregivers who would like to share their know-how and help contribute to the inclusivity of the city of Zurich. Participation will be compensated with a contribution towards expenses.

Register now for our citizen science project and help us lay the groundwork to make the city of Zurich more accessible for everyone.
To participate, you must be at least 18 years old.

https://www.uzh.ch/zi/cl/

Do you have any questions?
Please send us an email: ZuriACT_info@dsi.uzh.ch
Hoda Allahbakhshi, Project leader (Language: English)
Annina Ardüser, Research assistant (Language: German)

Flyer as PDF (EN) (PDF, 239 KB)