EcoQuest

Inspiration

Micromobility is growing, but finding the right route can be frustrating. Scooters, eBikes, and public transit often lack a unified system, and safety concerns discourage adoption. EcoQuest simplifies navigation, rewards users for eco-friendly choices, and improves infrastructure through community reports.

What it does

Finds nearby scooters, eBikes, and bus stops with real-time Apple Maps integration.
Lets users pick the fastest or cheapest route based on real-time traffic and transit schedules.
Crowdsources safety data by allowing users to report potholes, poor lighting, and missing bike lanes.
Gamifies sustainable travel by offering XP and rewards for eco-friendly commutes.

How we built it

Swift + SwiftUI for iOS development.
Apple Maps (MapKit, CoreLocation) for real-time transit and micromobility tracking.
Canva for UI/UX Design

Challenges we ran into

Real-time data processing – Handling live updates from multiple APIs.
UI/UX complexity – Ensuring a smooth and engaging user experience.
User adoption – Making micromobility a habit through gamification.

Accomplishments that we're proud of

Successfully integrated real-time Apple Maps data.
Built a fully functional SwiftUI app with location tracking.
Designed an intuitive UI to simplify micromobility navigation.

What we learned

Integrating Apple Maps – Managing real-time data from external sources was challenging but rewarding.
Optimizing SwiftUI Performance – Learned better state management and improved UI responsiveness for live location tracking.
Gamification Boosts Engagement – Users responded positively to XP, rewards, and leaderboards, reinforcing habit-building for sustainable transit.
Crowdsourced Safety Data is Powerful – Community reports on infrastructure issues can directly help cities improve bike lanes and transit safety.
Balancing UI Simplicity & Features – Finding the right balance between an intuitive interface and feature depth was crucial for user adoption.

What's next for EcoQuest

Expand partnerships with Lime, Bird, Uber, and local transit agencies.
Improve AI personalization for smarter ride recommendations.
Enhance accessibility features for disabled users and bike lane mapping.
Develop community engagement features like ride-sharing groups and sustainability challenges.
Optimize performance for faster route calculations and better real-time updates.