AccessPath Navigation App

An accessibility-focused navigation app with user-contributed data and route optimization.

Features

• User authentication
• Interactive map interface
• Accessibility feature reporting and verification
• Route planning with accessibility considerations
• User mobility profiles

Deployment Instructions (Free Hosting on Render)

1. Create a GitHub repository and push your code:

git remote add origin <your-github-repo-url>
git push -u origin main

2. Sign up for a free account on Render

3. Create a new Web Service:

   • Connect your GitHub repository
   • Select the "Node" environment
   • Use these build settings:
     • Build Command: npm install && npm run build
     • Start Command: npm start

4. Add Environment Variables:

   • NODE_ENV: production
   • VITE_MAPBOX_TOKEN: Your Mapbox token

5. Deploy your application

   • Render will automatically build and deploy your app
   • You'll receive a free .onrender.com domain

Development

npm install
npm run dev

Important Notes

• The free tier on Render includes 750 hours/month of runtime
• Your app will automatically sleep after inactivity
• Perfect for demos and contest submissions