CTDnyc vs NYBiker

Connect The Dots NYC was born through interviews of unhomed people. Through these interviews it was discovered that some people on the streets are not aware of nearby resources available to provide necessary help. Using this information combined with the prevalent existence of iPhones, the idea of connecting the dots was born. The whole point of this app is to empower anyone with an iPhone, both unhomed and homed, to provide help for themselves or others. We believe that it is paramount to make unhomed people aware of the resources nearby available to help them, however, how they use this information is up to the individual. Our goal is solely to unleash the power of New Yorkers to help their fellow New Yorkers who are looking for help. This is the reason why our app is made for ease of use, there is no registration, no payments, no information collected that can be tied back to you. We solely request your location to pinpoint the closest resource and even then do not store that info. An example would consist of someone going to our app and choosing the most appropriate service needed at that time either for themselves or for someone they are helping. Our app would then locate the closest place and display information such as open and closing times, distance, approximate time to reach, and any other destination-specific information. Having this information, the person could then decide whether or not they want to go to the place, but at this point our job has been completed. We have successfully connected the dots between New Yorkers and the helpful resources that are graciously available.

Explore New York City by bike with ease. NYBiker is the smarter way to find, plan, and ride Citi Bike — built for locals and visitors who want to get moving fast. • Full Citi Bike Station Map: View all stations citywide with real-time bike and dock availability. • Detailed Filters: Find exactly what you need—classic bikes, e-bikes, available pickup/drop-off docks, even battery charge levels. • Search & Plan: Enter any address and instantly see the best pickup and drop-off stations nearby. • Walking Directions & Street View: Get clear, direct walking routes with a preview of the streetscape. • Seamless Handoff: When you’re ready, tap to unlock a bike directly in the Citi Bike app. • Biking Navigation: Launch turn-by-turn bike directions for your route. NYBiker makes every Citi Bike ride simpler and faster, so you can spend less time planning and more time enjoying the ride. *This app is not affiliated with Citi Bike. All station data is sourced from GBFS-compliant feeds.