Despite the high incidence of road traffic injuries among young people, especially involving pedestrians, access to effective street design tools remains limited. Most software needed for prototyping, designing, and engineering street infrastructure requires specialized skills and resources, which are scarce. Furthermore, the majority of available street design software is not only expensive and closed-source but also predominantly focused on optimizing motor vehicle flow, overlooking the safety of non-motorized road users. There’s a pressing need for a solution that democratizes the process of street design, empowering local communities to actively participate in creating safer, more inclusive urban spaces.

3DStreet is a web-based, open-source application that revolutionizes street planning by offering a fun, user-friendly interface accessible to all. The platform allows users to visualize and share safer street designs from multiple 3D perspectives, tailored to specific geographic locations. This interactive approach transforms street planning into an engaging and inclusive process, inviting users from various backgrounds to contribute their ideas and perspectives. 3DStreet’s intuitive design simplifies complex urban planning concepts, enabling community members, regardless of their technical expertise, to participate actively in designing safer, more inclusive streets. As an evolving tool, 3DStreet continually adapts to the needs of its users, embodying the idea of making street planning tools both enjoyable and accessible for everyone.