The Cyclist's Touring Club, in collaboration with construction company Aggregate Industries, has produced a downloadable free software app for the Apple iPhone which allows you to report a pothole or road fault on the move.
By using the iPhone's built-in camera and GPS locator, together with the large display screen, you can now report potholes and other road defects right from the roadside. Working with the fillthathole
website, the iPhone locates where you are on a map, looks up the address and allows you to add details if needed. You can then add a photo and upload the report to the website there and then.
website, the iPhone locates where you are on a map, looks up the address and allows you to add details if needed. You can then add a photo and upload the report to the website there and then.
The details of the road fault are sent through to Cumbria County Council's Highways department who can then assess and repair the problem.
Compatible iPhone models: The app will work with iPhone models 3G, 3GS, or 4 that are running Apple's iOS version 3 or 4. This includes many older models as well as the latest ones.
Downloading the app: You can download the app from the App Store for free, simply search for 'fill that hole'.
No Android app?
ReplyDeleteNot yet as far as we're aware. You can report potholes and other highways issues online and by phone - further information available here http://www.cumbria.gov.uk/roads-transport/highways-pavements/reporting-problem-on-highway/reportingproblemswithstreetsorhighways.asp
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