Omroep Brabant has set up an innovative project where viewers are asked to report dangerous traffic situations in their area via MapTalk. The goal is to get a complete picture of traffic-unsafe places in the province.
Through the MapTalk platform, viewers can precisely indicate where dangerous situations are, what the problem is and optionally upload photos. This information is then shared with municipalities and other responsible authorities.
The project has already yielded hundreds of reports and has led to concrete actions by municipalities to improve traffic safety. It shows how media and participation platforms can work together to address societal problems.
By using the map functionality, both viewers and municipalities can quickly see where most problems are and where priority should be given to improvements.
