Located in California’s Santa Clara County, the City of Gilroy is a vibrant community of about 60,000 residents. Often recognized for its picturesque wine vineyards, lively neighborhoods, yearly festivals, agriculture, and particularly its garlic production, Gilroy has earned the nickname "The Garlic Capital of the World". Beyond these highlights, Gilroy has an extensive network of bike lanes and pedestrian paths, making it easy for residents and visitors to explore all that the city has to offer in an active and sustainable way.
To help residents and visitors better explore these amenities, Blue Raster partnered with the City of Gilroy to develop GilroyPathways, an interactive web mapping application that showcases the city’s trail systems, bicycle infrastructure, and points of interest. Built using Esri technology, the app provides an intuitive, accessible way to discover Gilroy’s pathways while supporting safer and more sustainable mobility.
A Smarter Way to Explore Gilroy’s Trails
GilroyPathways highlights the city’s pedestrian and bicycle infrastructure through an engaging and user-friendly map interface. Designed to support both everyday commuters and recreational users, the application makes it easy to locate routes, amenities, and important safety information in one centralized platform.
Key Features of the GilroyPathways App
Bike Lanes and Pedestrian Paths
Users can explore detailed trail data, including:
- Surface material and path conditions
- Path width and accessibility information
- Speed limits and safety considerations
Points of Interest and Trail Amenities
The application also displays valuable amenities located along Gilroy’s pathway network, such as:
- Benches and rest areas
- Bike racks and repair stations
- Public art installations
- Dog waste stations and trash cans
- Drinking fountains and water access points
- Wayfinding signage to help users stay oriented
These features have filters to allow users to customize the map based on their needs - whether it’s finding a nearby water fountain on a hot day or exploring the city’s culture through its many art installations.
Built With Trusted Partners
To assure data was up-to-date and precise, Blue Raster partnered with Windrose Surveying & Land Services, LLC to conduct on the ground data collection. Members of the Windrose team lived in Gilroy for two months, allowing for extensive exploration and accurate data collection using survey-grade GPS equipment. GPS points, photos, and descriptive field notes were delivered regularly to the Blue Raster team.
From the Field to the Screen
Once collected, our team used ArcGIS Pro to process and refine the field data into a comprehensive dataset. Our in-house UI/UX design team worked collaboratively with city stakeholders to design an application with user-friendly features highlighting the detailed dataset within ArcGIS Experience Builder. This platform allowed us to efficiently create a centralized and accessible resource to help users visualize path networks, view photos through pop-ups, and plan their routes.
Whether you are exploring Gilroy on two feet or two wheels, Gilroy Pathways makes it easier than ever to plan your route and enjoy everything this unique city has to offer.
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