RailReach
RailReach aims to improve awareness of rail transport for underserved communities across America. By connecting Amtrak Stations, Major Routes, and States, we empower users to see how public transit intersects with poverty levels, income, and vehicle access. Join us in "voting with your ridership" to influence the future of national infrastructure funding.
What we found
• The Gap: Areas with the lowest income and fewest cars actually have the least frequent train service.
• Transit Deserts: Poor rural regions have fewer stations than wealthy coastal areas, making it harder for underserved people to travel.
The Team
Dev Shroff
Frontend Developer and API Integrator
Second-year CS major interested in data analysis and machine learning for financial applications. Likes interior design and cornflower blue.
Bob Zhu
Frontend Developer and UI/UX Designer
Second-year CS major interested in machine learning. Likes to run and seafoam green.
Franklin Wright
Frontend Developer and Data Gatherer
Second-year CS major with a minor in history. Likes to learn and sapphire blue.
Dylan Dang
Backend Developer and Database Administrator
Fourth-year CS major focusing on backend infrastructure and data integrity.
Data Sources
We pulled station names, codes, and locations using this REST API.
We scraped ridership from transit agency reports.
We queried demographic data like income and car access for each state.
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