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Update 13: What you’ve told us about our first prototype so far..
Thank you very much to everyone who explored our first Good Ways app prototype, completed the survey or left a comment. We have read every response – not just the scores, but all of the comments, suggestions, criticisms and ideas too.
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Update 12: What do you think of our first prototype?
We are very pleased to share a first prototype of the Good Ways app with you. It would be great to know what you think of it. The more people to feedback the better we can make the app for more people.
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Update 11: Got a good slogan, tagline or phrase for us?
A good slogan or brand line can be incredibly memorable. It can give an organisation more character, express what it stands for and communicate an important message in just a few words.
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Update 10: What principles should we be guided by?
What principles should guide us? How should we treat each other? What responsibilities do we have when using a route or sharing route information? How should we care for people, places and nature? How should data be treated? What should Good Ways itself promise to do?
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Update 9: Introducing our brand new Good Ways identity! 🚀
Thank you very much to everyone who’s voted and commented on the direction of our new brand. We’re delighted to share our final decision, which you can see by scrolling through the images below.
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Update 8: What colouring should we use for route lines?
The colour of route lines really matters. It can make routes clearer, easier and more inviting. When browsing a map, which of these options would you prefer?
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Update 7: Know a local group or organisation with good routes to share?
Visit almost any neighbourhood or village in the country and you’ll find groups with brilliant local routes to share, often backed by specialist knowledge of the area – from routes that are especially accessible, to ones that are great for enjoying nature or perfect for children.
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Update 6: Help decide our colours and typography
We want our typography and colours to be accessible, readable, versatile and enjoyable.
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Update 5: We’ve no logo! Which of these identities should we choose for Good Ways?
Good Ways is so new we’ve not even got a brand yet. We’ve not got a logo, colours, choice of font, photo-style or an identity. Choosing these will shape our future relationships and success. Anton, our designer, has been working on lots of possibilities. We’ve narrowed them down into two initial concepts and would like…
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Update 4: Who might use Good Ways.. and why?
We want to make it easier for everyone to find the best routes for them. To help with that we’ve been doing lots of thinking about all the different people and groups that might use paths, routes and Good Ways for different purposes. Out of that work we’ve drafted the Good Ways Wheel. Each ring…
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Update 3: What kinds of movement should Good Ways support?
As we develop the Good Ways app we’re keen to hear your thoughts, ideas and opinions. There will be lots of opportunities to feedback on questions, prototypes, the app and project as a whole. Sometimes we will share rough and raw things that we know are not finished yet. We’ll be doing that intentionally so…
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Update 2: We’ve been awarded Active Travel England innovation funding!
We’re thrilled to share that we’ve secured funding through the Department for Transport and Active Travel England’s Innovation Fund to develop a new pilot project in Exeter, Devon. The project will focus on creating a demonstrator for trusted local walking, wheeling and cycling routes – helping people discover easier, safer and more enjoyable ways to…
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Update 1: What would you like Good Ways to do?
We are focussed on making it easier for you and your community to find and follow the best available active routes – whatever your interests or needs. We’ve big and ambitious plans to make that happen, but we’ll be starting small. The first versions of the app will be very basic. Much more basic than…
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We’re making something awesome together. Will you join us?
I am so pleased you are reading this. I would love for you to be part of the Good Ways journey. We’re starting small, but we’ve plans to build something truly awesome and we’re delighted that you are here. This is just the first of many updates. Most posts will be short, keeping you in…