Cool Commute: Improving extreme heat resilience with unified transit data
Cool Commute is a mobile-friendly digital tool designed to collect real-time data from commuters experiencing extreme heat.
Miami-Dade County, facing increasing extreme heat events due to climate change, partnered with technologists and community organizations to create a unified transit data platform.
This platform integrates various data sources to offer residents real-time information on heat conditions affecting public transportation. By consolidating transit data, the initiative aims to improve public awareness, enhance safety during commutes, and guide infrastructure enhancements to mitigate heat exposure.
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