Koç University COMP 491 Computer Engineering Design
Abstract
First of all, the biggest motivation for this project is to provide easy transportation for Koç University
members. To ensure that they arrive at school and leave school as quickly and effectively as possible. To
convey all the necessary information to the student or school member by reducing the intense information
load of public transportation vehicles. Public transportation is both complicated and can turn into a pain
when the wrong vehicles are used and extend the transportation time. To minimize this, an app that shows
easy and short public transportation options for Koç University members is the best solution.
The best way to solve this problem as a group is to create an easy-to-use app and present it to school
members. This app will use the user's current location to show the shortest ways to reach Koç University
using public transportation or the shuttle facilities provided by the school. These options will be listed
according to their arrival time and left to the user's choice. If the user wants to leave the school, it will accept
the region that the user provided as the destination, not the current location, and will show the shortest ways
to reach this location using public transportation or the shuttle facilities provided by the school. This app will
be published in the Android environment and will be implemented using Kotlin and Java languages.
In addition, the app will keep the student's course schedule or the faculty member's schedule in the database
and show the public transportation routes suitable for the user to get to their first lesson or meeting. At the
same time, the app will also have the school dismissal time via the schedule, and will be able to provide
public transportation by entering the required area at the school dismissal time.
IETT and Google Maps will be used as APIs. The user will enter the course schedules manually and the
application will show them the estimated time, the public transport order they will use and at which times
and from which stops. If the students' current vehicle is not 154 (the only IETT bus departing from the
school) when they finish their classes, the students will be served with different variations of Hacisoman
shuttle hours or Bati shuttle hours to go out. The user's lesson hours will be kept in the application
(regardless of whether the application is opened or closed). To obtain the user's instant location information,
location permission will first be requested.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
SECTION 1 INTRODUCTION............................................................................................................... 4
1.1 CONCEPT 4
1.2 OBJECTIVES 4
1.3 BACKGROUND 4
SECTION 2 S/T METHODOLOGY AND ASSOCIATED WORK PLAN........................................................... 4
2.1 METHODOLOGY 4
2.2 WORK PACKAGE DESCRIPTIONS 4
2.3 DEMONSTRATION 5
2.4 IMPACT 5
2.5 RISK ANALYSIS 5
2.6 GANTT CHART 5
SECTION 3 ECONOMICAL AND ETHICAL ISSUES................................................................................ 5
SECTION 4 REFERENCES.................................................................................................................. 5
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Section 1 Introduction
1.1 Concept
To address the problems that our school community faces, we propose creating a user-friendly Android app
that is targeted to the specific needs of students and educators. This software will use the user's current
location to continuously show the most efficient routes to Koç University by public transits or the school
shuttle services. The available options will be intelligently organized by arrival timings, allowing users to
make informed decisions based on their preferences. Notably, the software provides a multifunctional option
for users who intend to leave the school. Instead of relying on the present location, users can enter their
desired destination and the app will design optimal routes using public transit or school-provided shuttles,
with a focus on efficiency and convenience.
KuMoov transportation Android app examines significant deficiencies found in existing apps, improving
travelers' user experience. The main issue with current transportation apps is a lack of expertise for
school-related functions. In our app, we highlight the unique demands of university students and university
members who have specific timetables and require fast information about when to leave their destinations.
The app will conveniently deliver schedule information suited to each user, keeping them informed and
organized.
Furthermore, we know that existing apps frequently provide insufficient coverage of various transportation
options. To address this issue, our app offers shuttle services for major routes including Batı and Hacıosman.
By broadening the range of transportation options, users will benefit from a complete and reliable service.
Furthermore, we recognize that ease of use is critical for app adoption, especially for people with busy lives.
To improve accessibility, we are working to improve the app's user experience, including font and color
options. Our goal is to produce a visually appealing and easy-to-use application that provides commuters
with a seamless experience. To aid users, we will develop a useful tool to guide them around the app and
provide them with the information they require.
Our public transportation application aims to solve these shortcomings in order to offer a customized,
all-inclusive, and easy-to-use service that is suited to commuters' particular requirements, guaranteeing a
more effective and pleasurable travel experience. Our goal is to improve the efficiency and user-friendliness
of the entire transportation process for Koç University members by offering customized solutions for both
daily commutes and departure plans.
1.2 Objectives
It is very important to set out the goals clearly and systematically for this application, which we will make
available to Koç University members when it is completed.
Efficient Schedule Integration:
We will create a user-friendly interface for manually entering course schedules. Our focus is on combining
the IETT and Google Maps APIs to provide consumers with accurate, real-time public transportation options.
We intend to make the required adjustments to accommodate differences in course schedules and to manage
additional activities when they are introduced. This method ensures that our program remains responsive to
the changing needs of our users, providing a dependable and dynamic platform for successfully managing
their schedules. The first goal we want to achieve is to add course schedules to the system permanently.
Additionally, in-school activities should be added to course schedules to create space for necessary
adjustments. For this goal, first of all, in 5-6 weeks, the home page, the page where the courses will be added
to the schedule, and the pages that will show all the courses in a table will be created. We plan to complete
the UI part of these pages by the end of the 6th week. At the end of the 5th week, the database will be
initialized.
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Dynamic Journey Planning:
In week 10, we will use an algorithm to estimate travel times based on course schedules and current traffic
conditions. Our primary goal is to find the best public transportation routes, which will include establishing
the order of buses to take and determining departure times from major stops. This technique ensures that our
program provides users with precise and efficient travel forecasts, which improves their entire commuting
experience.
Shuttle Service Options:
We will ensure that if the user's available vehicle is not the 154 bus, our application will smoothly present
alternative transportation options. We intend to integrate the timetables of the Hacisoman and Bati shuttles
into the system in week 10, giving students a variety of options for leaving campus after courses. This
upgrade to our program will help to provide a more flexible and user-centric transportation solution,
accommodating various preferences and guaranteeing a smoother commute experience for students and
faculty members.
Location Based Services:
We will add functionality for requesting and receiving location permission in week 8, allowing us to access
users' real-time location data. This integration will dramatically enhance journey management by using the
acquired location data to give consumers precise and timely information. This upcoming upgrade guarantees
that our application remains at the forefront of user convenience by providing an efficient experience while
navigating public transit options based on the user's current location.
Evaluation and Feedback Mechanisms:
We will develop a user feedback mechanism in week 11, allowing users to provide feedback on the accuracy
and usefulness of the information displayed in our application. This system will be a valuable resource for us
as we collect and analyze customer feedback on a continuous basis. By doing so, we hope to make
continuous enhancements to the program, ensuring that it evolves based on user experiences and preferences.
Project Timelines:
We will set clear and unambiguous timeframes for each stage of development, testing, and deployment to
guarantee that the project is well-structured and completed on time. By defining explicit timelines, we hope
to ensure that the project runs effectively, with enough time for testing and refining before the final release.
By achieving these objectives, the app aims to improve the commuting experience of students and faculty
members by delivering accurate and valuable information to help them optimize their daily travel to and
from school. The project's success will be determined by the efficiency of trip planning, user pleasure, and
the application's capacity to adapt to changing schedules and transportation conditions.
1.3 Background
Up to date in Turkey's transportation apps shows that in this region there is a need which is existing and this need
is addressed by our project. The fact is that articles in "Turkish Daily News" (Smith, 2023) [1] indicated that those
existing transportation apps dominantly centred on big cities and did not showcase particular solutions for
university campuses. For one of the most prominent educational institutions, namely, Koc University,
transportation issues are specifically complicated and incapable to be entirely resolved by the present day
offerings.
According to a study conducted by the Ministry of Transport and Infrastructure (MoTI, 2022) [2] in Turkey,
university students are now deprived of their means of transportation by showing a growing trend, and students
revealed that some of them have problems with this situation as they are unable to meet the demands of the transit
system in an efficient way. The dearth of dedicated apps for university-particular transport is one of the issues that
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hamper this transition. The specified project targets Koc University students, who constitute a large population of
commuting students, highlighting the existing need for a tailor-made solution to make commuting life better for
the student community.
One key issue; however, is characterized by the irregularity of the public transport timetable that results in the
aggravation of the mental health of the student. TCAG (p.12) [3], the Turkish Commuters' Advocacy Group's
report, describes various cases where either there was no information on a particular route or a student had to
move on to another one. This issue is directly the problem being solved by the present project that gives real-time
updates and schedules optimization, hence, a predictable solution that such students face regularly.
Furthermore, inadequate seating capacity and overcrowded carriages are the major concerns that both subject
Turkish commuters and the whole country. It is highlighted by the report of the Ministry of Transport and
Infrastructure (MoTI, 2022) [4] that there has been a growing issue of university students being deprived of
efficient transport services, especially because of overcrowded buses and shuttles that have become a fairly
common feature within the services. I believe our App is particularly useful because it includes information on
vehicle capacities. With this data students can more effectively plan their journeys, thus reducing the stressful
journey experience of being cramped and uncomfortable.
Yet a very key issue, among others, is the unavailability of the solutions adapted specifically to the campus
environment. Larger cities can vary in the availability of transportation apps, while the nature of an educational
institution throws up specific demands which sometimes go unattended. However, struggles of Koc University
students do not end with difficulties including finding a way on the large campus and using shuttle buses, but are
more complicated due to additional adversities. Our platform is on Koc University community service standby
and armed with tools and solutions that normally aren’t featured on the mainstream apps.
In farsight, there was a more thorough assessment, published in the "International Journal of Transportation"
(Johnson et al., 2021) [5], which puts stress on the improvement of public transportation systems in educational
institutions. The study highlighted how if there is an improvement in transportation amenities for students, it
directly leads to their academic performance and overall university experience satisfaction. This only highlights
our project’s vital role of dealing with the chronic issue, which has broader implications for education.
Our initiative is quite relevant due to some crucial information received from the recent 2023 survey which was
conducted by the Turkish Student Association (TSA, 2023) [6]. The conducted survey revealed a higher level of
discontent among Koc University students against the current use of the apps which are related to transport.
Several participants have shown a preference for a complete option, in particular a bespoke solution to consider
the university’s unique services, such as mini buses and dedicated shuttles, among others.
In distinction with the findings of the research and literature, our project has a tremendous advantage as a
significant and timely choice to solve an endemic problem that plays an important role in society. Our application,
by creating a special group of users made up of Koc University students, will be a force to take the lead in this
field of transportation apps in Turkey as well. With our application, we aim to not only fill a gap in the
transportation app landscape but also contribute to the well-being and academic achievement of the university
community.
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Impact on Academic Performance & Wellbeing Before and After App: This chart depicts the anticipated
positive effect of your app on students' academic performance, mental health, satisfaction with commute, and
overall well-being. Lower ratings in each of these areas were evident prior to using your app but significantly
increased after installation of your program; showing its transformative power in daily lives of Koc
University students as well as academic success.
Irregularity of Public Transport Timetables and Mental Health: Shows the correlation between the
irregularity of public transport schedules and the increase in mental health issues among students.
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Section 2 S/T methodology and associated work plan
2.1 Methodology
System Structure: Tentative Design
Figure 1
We will begin our design project with a system design. We will develop functionality, classes,
communications, and model-view separations. To accomplish so, we'll start by creating use cases for the
primary functionalities. Next, we will develop relevant UML diagrams, including communication, system,
and package diagrams.
Once designing the system, we will need to create a database to query lesson titles and codes for associated
information such as finish times. When working with our database, we will use SQLite. SQLite, an
open-source relational database, is the most popular database solution for Android applications. SQLite is
most commonly used in Android apps alongside Room, a framework for managing object lifecycles.
After database design, our most important goal to achieve will be API usage. For this, we will use the APIs
[7] currently provided by the "Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality". We plan to access the stop order, public
transport vehicle code and the name of the route from these APIs. In this way, we have all the information
necessary for the shortest public transportation route between two given locations. We plan to figure out how
long it will take between stops with the help of Google Maps or estimated time intervals. This section will be
finalized after necessary discussions will be held in the 4th and 5th weeks. Once we get the API key, we will
use cutting-edge technologies such as Retrofit or Volley in Android Studio to make HTTP queries. Our
primary focus will be on developing a durable network client capable of managing flawless communication
with the API, as well as implementing the essential endpoints for data retrieval or transmission. Parsing API
responses, error handling, and dynamic UI updates will all be effortlessly integrated into our work. We will
prioritize the utilization of background threads or asynchronous processes to ensure a pleasant user
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experience without disrupting the main UI thread.
In our app development, we will easily integrate the ability to access the user's current location. The first step
is to add necessary permissions to our [Link] file, ensuring access to precise location data. To
improve the user experience, we will dynamically check and request permissions at runtime, prompting users
as needed. To handle location updates, we will construct a separate class that implements the
“LocationListener” interface, guaranteeing that our app is aware of changes in the user's location. The
“LocationManager” will be responsible for requesting and maintaining location updates, with the
GPS_PROVIDER providing accuracy. We will methodically handle lifecycle events that initiate and
terminate location updates, as well as address instances in which location services are disabled, urging users
to enable them for maximum operation.
In our KuMoov app, we intend to create a strong Evaluation and Feedback Mechanism to collect user
feedback after each completed travel. Our technique is creating a user-friendly interface that motivates users
to submit assessments and feedback. Using Android's UI components, we will create an intuitive form or
dialogue where users may give their comments on the adventure. We will employ a backend system to record
and analyze this feedback, allowing us to improve the entire user experience using important insights. The
app will dynamically activate the feedback mechanism following each journey, ensuring a rapid and
continuous feedback loop for iterative improvements. Our user-centric approach will promote simplicity and
accessibility, encouraging active user interaction and contributing to the continuous refining of our app.
We have prepared a use case for our application's fundamental functionality. We will add additional use cases
and UML diagrams. These use cases may change in the future as we work on system design.
2.1.1 Use Case
Use Case UC-1: Add an Activity To Schedule
Primary Actor: User
Stakeholders & Interests:
1. User: Wants to add an activity (lesson, study and so on) to their schedule
Pre-Conditions:
1. User already created the schedule template.
Post-Conditions:
1. Activity has been added to the user’s schedule
Main Success Scenario:
1. User opens their schedule list page
2. System shows user’s schedule
3. They press the “add activity” button
4. System shows a text field and asks the user to enter the activity name, start time
and end time.
5. User enters the activity name, start time and end time of the activity, and clicks on
the send button.
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8. System adds activity to the user’s schedule.
Alternative Flows:
1. User adds activity to a time period that already has activity
a. System displays an error message saying that activity cannot be added to the
schedule because of conflict.
2.1.2 System Sequence Diagram
System Sequence Diagram For Use Case UC-1: Add an Activity To Schedule
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2.2 Work Package Descriptions
Detailed work package descriptions with contributors, objectives, task descriptions, deliverables and
milestones.
Work package number 1 Start date or starting event: Week 1-3
12.02.2024-03.03.2024
Work package title Getting Project Proposal Approval
Participant number 1 2 3 4
Participant name Arda Adalar Kaan Ergöçen Atakan Sarpel Sude Karagöl
Weeks per participant 3 3 3 3
Objectives
● Decide on a computer engineering design project and discuss with team members
● Get the approval of project advisor and submit the registration form
● Discuss the improvement points with project advisor
● Write up the proposal template with group members, decide on workload.
Description of work
T1.1 (w1) Decide on a computer engineering design project
Come up with various options for a design project and ultimately choose one.
T1.2 (w2) Project Approval
Present the project idea to the advisor, discuss the project and get their approval.
T1.3 (w3) Project Proposal
Discuss project planning, conducting background research, determining objectives, performing risk
analysis, creating workload balance. Methodology and preparation of the project proposal.
.
Deliverables
D1.1 (w2) Signed Project Registration Form
D1.2 (w3) Project Proposal
Milestones
M1.1 (w2) Finalize the project operation and get the approval of the advisor
Work package number 2 Start date or starting event: Week 4-5
04.03.2024-17.03.2024
Work package title Background Research on APIs & Database Design
Participant number 1 2 3 4
Participant name Arda Adalar Kaan Ergöçen Atakan Sarpel Sude Karagöl
Weeks per participant 2 2 2 2
Objectives
● Research on the APIs to be used for Iett buses and the map in the project
● Deciding on the APIs to be used and determining the required fields
● Discuss determining the time between stops
● Determine how the distances between stops will be changed according to the traffic situation
● Deciding which database to use
● Database design with corresponding fields
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● System design and package design
Description of work
T2.1 (w4) Decide on source of API related with IETT buses
Choose an appropriate API that has the stops and the code of IETT buses.
T2.2 (w4) Decide on source of API related with Map
Choose an appropriate API that has corresponding information about Map.
T2.3 (w4) Decide how to handle the time between stops
Come up with various options for how to handle the time between stops and ultimately choose one.
T2.4 (w4) Decide on database structure
Choose a suitable database structure for the related fields.
T2.5 (w5) Create the database
Create a database that will be populated with user data; courses, activities and time slots.
Deliverables
D2.1 (w5) Have UML diagrams
D2.2 (w5) Have a database
Milestones
M2.1 (w5) Finalize the design phase
Work package number 3 Start date or starting event: Week 6-7
18.03.2024-31.03.2024
Work package title Initialization of UI Components of the App
Participant number 1 2 3 4
Participant name Arda Adalar Kaan Ergöçen Atakan Sarpel Sude Karagöl
Weeks per participant 2 2 2 2
Objectives
● Begin implementation of the system design
● Developing a UI template for the main page of our application
● Creating the page that the courses will be added
● Creating the page that the list of public transportation options displayed
● Creating the page that shows the map
● Creating the field that gets the location input
Description of work
T3.1 (w7) Link the backend to the frontend
Connect UI elements to the backend while keeping model-view separation in mind.
T3.2 (w7) App Design
Designing a user-friendly app design that is accessible to our target users.
Deliverables
D3.1 (w7) Have UI for the users’ main page of the app
D3.2 (w7) Have UI for the users’ map page for the app
D3.3 (w7) Have UI for the users’ schedule page for the app
Milestones
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M3.1 (w7) Have main UI elements ready.
Work package number 4 Start date or starting event: Week 8
01.04.2024-07.04.2024
Work package title Implementing API Connection and Displaying Information
Participant number 1 2 3 4
Participant name Arda Adalar Kaan Ergöçen Atakan Sarpel Sude Karagöl
Weeks per participant 1 1 0 0
Objectives
● Begin implementation of the API Connection
● Displaying the necessary API fields on the page
Description of work
T4.1 (w8) Link the API to the app
Connect API elements to the backend and display it to the necessary page. Integrate the IETT API by
sending HTTP queries through the Retrofit framework and handle the results to provide seamless
communication between the app and the external server.
Deliverables
D4.1 (w8) Have functional public transportation options displaying page
Milestones
M4.1 (w8) Have API connection ready.
Work package number 5 Start date or starting event: Week 8
01.04.2024-07.04.2024
Work package title Display the users’ current location
Participant number 1 2 3 4
Participant name Arda Adalar Kaan Ergöçen Atakan Sarpel Sude Karagöl
Weeks per participant 0 0 1 1
Objectives
● Displaying the current location of the user
Description of work
T5.1 (w8) Display the current location of the user
Show the current location of the user in the necessary pages. Use the LocationManager API to retrieve
user's current location.
Deliverables
D5.1 (w8) Have functional location displaying field
Milestones
M5.1 (w8) Have location features ready
Work package number 6 Start date or starting event: Week 9-10
22.04.2024-05.05.2024
Work package title Displaying the route with the given information
Participant number 1 2 3 4
Participant name Arda Adalar Kaan Ergöçen Atakan Sarpel Sude Karagöl
Weeks per participant 2 2 2 2
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Objectives
● Display the path where the user can go to school from their current location
● Display the public transport routes necessary for the user to go from school to the location they want
to go to
● Display estimated times of public transport routes shown
Description of work
T6.1 (w10) Create the algorithm that displays the bus-stop route with the given information
Display public transport routes from shortest to longest time that finalize at Koc University.
Display public transport routes from shortest to longest time that finalize at a given location from the user.
Search and find public transportation vehicles that reach the user's destination using the public
transportation stop information you have via API. Then, combine the user's current location with the
public transportation vehicles that reach your desired location.
T6.2 (w10) Display estimated times of public transport routes shown
Create the algorithm that displays the time the public transport route will take with the given information.
(Taking into account the time spent during traffic and public transport changes)
T6.3 (w10) Link current location with the route algorithm
Designing a user-friendly app design that is accessible to our target users.
Deliverables
D6.1 (w10) Finalize the page that displays the route information
Milestones
M6.1 (w7) Have public transport route functionality ready
Work package number 7 Start date or starting event: Week 11
06.05.2024-12.05.2024
Work package title Implementing Map Feature
Participant number 1 2 3 4
Participant name Arda Adalar Kaan Ergöçen Atakan Sarpel Sude Karagöl
Weeks per participant 1 1 0 0
Objectives
● Show on the map which stops to board the public transports on the route shown by the application
● Stops are shown on the map
Description of work
T7.1 (w11) Add map that shows the location of public transport stops to the map-page
Display the Istanbul map with the used public transport stops in the current route.
T7.2 (w11) Link route information with the map
Create connection between route information and map.
Deliverables
D7.1 (w11) Finalize the page that displays the public transport stops on a map
Milestones
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M7.1 (w11) Have map functionality ready
Work package number 8 Start date or starting event: Week 11
06.05.2024-12.05.2024
Work package title Implementing Feedback Feature
Participant number 1 2 3 4
Participant name Arda Adalar Kaan Ergöçen Atakan Sarpel Sude Karagöl
Weeks per participant 0 0 1 1
Objectives
● Collect user feedback
Description of work
T8.1 (w11) Create a field for the user to rate the route and trip
Create a pop-up window where the user can give feedback when the journey is over.
Keep these ratings in the database.
Deliverables
D8.1 (w11) Finalize the pop-up that allows the user to rate
Milestones
M8.1 (w11) Have feedback functionality ready
Work package number 9 Start date or starting event: Week 12
13.05.2024-19.05.2024
Work package title Implementing Notification Feature
Participant number 1 2 3 4
Participant name Arda Adalar Kaan Ergöçen Atakan Sarpel Sude Karagöl
Weeks per participant 1 1 1 1
Objectives
● Collect user feedback
Description of work
T9.1 (w12) Create a notification reminding the time user should leave their location
Generate a notification at the beginning of each day reminding the user what time they should leave their
location for that day. (If he/she has an activity or class that day)
Deliverables
D9.1 (w12) Finalize notification service that shows the recommended time
Milestones
M9.1 (w12) Have notification functionality ready
Work package number 10 Start date or starting event: Week 12-14
13.05.2024-02.06.2024
Work package title Testing, Finalizing App and Publishing it on Platforms
Participant number 1 2 3 4
Participant name Arda Adalar Kaan Ergöçen Atakan Sarpel Sude Karagöl
Weeks per participant 3 3 3 3
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Objectives
● Finalize the app
● Prepare the project poster
● Make a video that shows the all functionalities of the app
● Complete final report
Description of work
T10.1 (w12-13) Finalize the app
Finalize the app with the given feedbacks.
T10.2 (w14) Prepare project poster
Come up with a poster design for the project appropriate .
T10.3 (w14) Make a video that shows the all functionalities of the app
Create a one-minute video summarizing the project for the presentation.
T10.4 (w14) Complete final report
Complete writing the final report of the project.
Deliverables
D10.1 (13) Project finalized as an application
D10.2 (w14) Project poster
D10.3 (w14) Project video
D10.4 (w14) Final report
Milestones
M10.1 (w13) Project finalized
M10.2 (w14) Poster is made
M10.3 (w14) Video is complete
M10.4 (w14) Final report is finalized
2.3 Demonstration
The demonstration of our transportation application will have two main components: performance analysis
measures and final demonstration features. The performance metrics will largely focus on quantitative
assessments of the application's performance, whilst the final presentation parts will stress qualitative aspects
of user experience.
2.3.1 Performance Analysis Measures
Efficient Schedule Integration: The study evaluates the course schedule integration accuracy by comparing
entered schedules with actual class times and the app's responsiveness to changes in schedules and additional
activities, focusing on app updates and transportation options.
Dynamic Journey Planning: The app's travel time estimates are evaluated for accuracy and efficiency by
comparing them with actual travel times for various routes. The algorithm's effectiveness in determining
optimal public transportation routes is assessed by comparing suggested routes with commonly used ones.
Shuttle Options and Location Based Services: The study evaluates the success rate of presenting alternative
transportation options when a user's preferred vehicle is unavailable, based on frequency and relevance. It
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also assesses user satisfaction through surveys, ratings, and reviews. It also evaluates the precision and
timeliness of location-based journey management features by comparing suggested routes with real-time
transit data. The app's ability to provide real-time information is also assessed through user feedback.
Evaluation and Feedback Mechanisms: The app can assess the effectiveness of its user feedback mechanism
in gathering and analyzing customer feedback, evaluating its quantity and quality, and its influence on app
improvements. It can also track changes made in response to user suggestions and evaluate their
effectiveness.
2.3.2 Final Demonstration Features
Introduction: The final demonstration aims to showcase the KuMoov transportation app's functionality and
effectiveness, providing stakeholders with a comprehensive overview of its features and capabilities.
Live Showcase and Sample Scenarios: The KuMoov transportation app will be showcased live, showcasing
its user-friendly interface, key features like schedule integration, journey planning, shuttle service options,
and location-based services, and demonstrating how users can effectively plan their daily commute and
access shuttle services. In this way, Koç University students, faculty, and staff will provide feedback on the
app's usability, functionality, and overall user experience, aiming to enhance its effectiveness and meet user
needs.
Project Outcomes: The project will present project outcomes, achievements, challenges, and lessons learned.
Data and metrics related to app performance, user engagement, and satisfaction will be discussed. The final
demonstration will recap features, benefits, and potential impact on Koç University members' commuting
experience. Stakeholders will be thanked for their participation and support
During the demonstration, we will conduct a live demonstration of the KuMoov transportation app,
presenting the user interface and highlighting key features such as schedule integration, trip planning, service
options and location-based services. Sample scenarios will be presented to demonstrate the app's
functionality in real-world school commuting situations and to allow school students to observe its practical
application. Feedback will be sought, including from Koç University students and faculty, to gather insight
and suggestions for improvement to ensure the app meets their specific needs. Finally, a summary of the
project results, benefits and key learnings from the development process will be presented and a
comprehensive presentation of the capabilities and potential benefit of the application will be presented on
Senior Design Day.
Visual Representation of KuMoov:
Figure 2
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2.4 Impact
The KuMoov transportation app project aims to improve the commuting experience of Koç University
students and faculty members by providing a user-friendly platform for efficient travel planning. The app's
features, such as program integration and dynamic journey planning, will aim to optimize travel routes and
minimize round-trip times, allowing users to make useful decisions and plan their journeys more effectively.
In this way, it saves time and energy, allowing students and faculty members to focus on their academic and
professional pursuits without worrying about roads and traffic. The application will also improve Koç
University members' access to transportation information, providing a central platform for public
transportation schedules, service options and real-time travel updates. The project will be encouraging
community engagement and collaboration within the university community by soliciting feedback and
involving stakeholders in the testing and improvement process. The long-term sustainability of this project
will provide a plannable and adaptable solution to transportation challenges, setting the stage for
convenience and innovation in transportation services in the years to come.
2.5 Risk analysis
There are several risks for the KuMoo application project. Some of these risks can be technical, data security,
operational and regulatory risks.
Technical Risks: The program may encounter difficulties in combining the IETT and Google Maps APIs. To
solve these issues, set aside more time for testing and troubleshooting, create backup plans, and do rigorous
compatibility testing across several devices and operating systems. Implement responsive design concepts to
guarantee that the app works properly on a variety of screen sizes and resolutions.
Data Security Risks: Data breaches endanger user information contained within the application. To mitigate
this, strong security measures such as encryption methods and safe authentication processes should be
applied on a regular basis. The instant locations shared in the application, the desired locations being the
users' homes and the capture of this information by attackers may cause a major security problem.
Operational Risks: The app may face service disruptions due to technical issues or server failures. To
mitigate these, implement redundancy measures, backup systems, and a dedicated support team.
Communicate proactively with users about any disruptions and update them on app status.
Regulatory Risks: Compliance concerns may arise due to regulatory requirements or legal considerations in
data privacy, security, or transportation. It is crucial to stay informed, consult legal experts, and mitigate risks
related to these issues.
By proactively identifying and mitigating potential risks, ensuring continuous monitoring and updating
throughout the development process, the KuMoov transportation app project can achieve its goal and become
a useful transportation application for everyone.
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2.6 Gantt Chart
Project schedule showing work packages and deliverables throughout the weeks of the semester.
2.6.1 Task Distribution Matrix
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Section 3 Economical and Ethical Issues
3.1 Economical Issues
The development and maintenance of Koç University (Rumelifeneri Campus) transportation and navigation
app involve certain economic considerations. First of all, its use of external APIs such as IETT and Google
Maps may incur variable costs including potential fees when exceeding free usage limits of those APIs.
Furthermore, hosting expenses must also be factored in along with operational expenses of backend
infrastructure supporting course schedule database hosting as well as real time location services provision;
efforts will be taken to optimise resource use while minimising expenses by selecting cost-effective cloud
services as well as efficiently managing API requests requests from external API providers.
3.2 Ethical Issues
Koç University members entrusted us with creating our public transportation and shuttle service application,
and so it must adhere to ethical considerations to safeguard user privacy, data security and inclusivity: we
prioritised these factors while designing this app for your use.
Privacy and Data Protection: Our organisation will collect user data - such as location or schedule details - in
an ethical, considerate manner that upholds their right to privacy. Data will only be collected minimally,
relevantly and exclusively with an aim of increasing service efficiency. Users will be informed what data has
been gathered from them, how it's being utilised and who has access to their own personal data; additionally
we obtain explicit consent before processing personal information in any form.
Data Security: Implementing rigorous encryption and storage measures that safeguard user data against
unapproved access, breaches and misuse. Regular security audits will take place to guarantee maximum
protection for user information.
Transparency and User Control: Users will have full access to and control over their data and its use,
including options to review, modify or delete their information as desired. In addition, the application
provides clear settings regarding data sharing preferences as well as privacy preferences.
Inclusivity and Accessibility: This app will be developed with accessibility in mind to make sure it can be
utilised by all members of Koç University community, including those living with disabilities. Our design
will adhere to best practices in accessible design for optimal use by everyone involved.
Accuracy and Reliability of Information: Ensuring accurate, current transportation information is of utmost
priority; any miscommunication could create inconvenience as well as safety threats; we partner with trusted
data sources while creating mechanisms to periodically correct our database with updates or corrections as
soon as necessary.
Non-Discrimination: Our app will be designed and operated without discriminating against users based on
race, religion, gender identity, disability age or any other protected characteristic. Features and services will
be tested across different user groups in order to guarantee fair access and usability for everyone.
Ethics for Third-Party Services and APIs: When employing APIs such as IETT or Google Maps in our
applications, we abide by their terms of service, comply with copyright laws and acknowledge their
contributions within our documentation.
Environmentalism Considerations: Recognizing the environmental implications of digital services, we work
hard to optimize an app's efficiency in order to reduce carbon emission through optimizing server usage and
energy use during operations.
Feedback and Continuous Improvement: Engaging users on ethical considerations within our app and
engaging the community actively with addressing concerns, making improvements, and evolving ethical
practices over time is at the core of continual ethical improvement in practice.
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Compliance With Laws and Regulations: Complying with applicable data protection, accessibility, digital
services laws and regulations is of utmost importance; such as EU's General Data Protection Regulation
(GDPR) for protecting user data in Europe as well as equivalent global legislation which safeguard personal
information globally.
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Section 4 References
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