🚏 LakwatSafe

A community-driven platform for safer, more accessible commuting — designed for public transport users and pedestrians in urban areas.
The app empowers commuters to share, verify, and filter routes based on safety, accessibility, and comfort.

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📍 Features

Community Board

• Ask for a route – Users can request commuting directions.
• Route suggestions – Other users can manually suggest routes (walking + jeep/bus).
• Reliability ratings – Community members rate suggested routes for accuracy and safety.

Urban Access Map

• Real-time hazard pins:
  • 🌊 Flooded
  • 🌩 Weather-related
  • 🚧 Broken / Blocked Path
  • 💡 Poorly Lit
• Pin expiration – Automatic removal after set hours to avoid outdated info.
• Map filters:
  • “Flood-Free”
  • “Well-Lit”
  • “Wheelchair-Friendly”
• Optional photo evidence.

Commuter Incident Reporter

• Anonymous reporting (no account required).
• Reports viewable by LGUs or commuter advocacy groups.
• Multiple categories:
  • Harassment (verbal, physical, sexual)
  • Overcharging / No change
  • Reckless driving
  • Overloading
  • Discrimination
  • Unsafe vehicle conditions
  • Obstruction
  • Denial of service
  • Unhygienic conditions
  • Smoking / vaping inside
  • Noise disturbance
  • Other (custom)
• Detailed metadata:
  • Vehicle type
  • Route / landmark
  • Timestamp
  • Incident description
  • Optional photo

Safety & Comfort Ratings

• 1–5 stars for walkability or commute safety per route/area.

Low-Bandwidth Mode

• Text-only hazard & incident lists for areas with poor connectivity.

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🖥 Pages & Navigation

Landing Page (Ysa)

• Jeep illustration
• Interactive/animated UI (no backend)
• CTA: Continue → Dashboard

About Page

• Scroll-down interactive UI (no backend)

Signup/Login

Dashboard (Ysa)

• “Routes Near You” cards
• Search function
• Recent updates feed
• “Are you safe?” quick button
• Bottom Navigation Bar:
  • Home: Dashboard
  • Map: Full-screen interactive map
    • Tap pins → Popup details, optional photo, posted time
    • Filters & center-location controls
  • Report Incident: Quick incident reporting page

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🆚 Competition & Differentiation

Competitors:

• Sakay.ph
• Waze
• Google Maps

Why We’re Different:

• Public transport & pedestrian focus — jeepneys, buses, tricycles, walking.
• Urban access filters (Flood-Free, Well-Lit, Wheelchair-Friendly).
• Anonymous incident reporting — no account needed.
• AI-enhanced route suggestions using real-time hazards + historical data.
• Low-bandwidth mode for limited internet.
• Hyperlocal business integration — ad revenue can support community.

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🛠 Tech Stack

Frontend: React Native + Expo
Backend: Firebase, Node.js
Map Services: Google Maps API
AI: Node.js-based integration for route suggestion improvements

Google Maps API Key:
AIzaSyA_WSQosgp9FN2nhOC4zcoGtG_Wxpebmzw

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📱 Development Setup

Requirements

• Mobile Testing: Expo Go app installed on your phone
• Desktop Development: Android Studio

Installation

# Clone repository
git clone <repo_url>

# Navigate to project folder
cd <project_folder>

# Install dependencies
npm install

# Start development server
npx expo start