About Poway Auto

Poway Auto is an intelligent, community-driven navigation platform created to enhance commuting experiences in Poway, California. Whether you're headed to school, work, or anywhere in between, Poway Auto helps you travel smarter by combining real-time traffic data, AI-powered route suggestions, and live community hazard reports.

Our Mission

Our mission is to reduce traffic frustration and improve road safety by delivering precise, adaptive, and sustainable navigation tools for everyday commuters. We believe technology should respond to local needs — and that starts with empowering communities like Poway to co-create solutions that work for them.

Why Poway?

Poway is a growing city with unique traffic patterns, school zones, and commuting demands. Existing apps often ignore small-town nuances — that's why we built a platform tailored to local data, user input, and real-world road conditions here in our hometown.

What Makes Poway Auto Different?

• Hyperlocal Intelligence: Focused on Poway streets, hazards, and school routes
• Community Reporting: Drivers can report accidents, hazards, or delays in real time
• Smart Scheduling: Personalized routines to match your daily travel habits
• Predictive Routing: Uses AI to avoid traffic before it builds up

Who We Are

Poway Auto was created by a student-led team passionate about transportation, machine learning, and civic innovation. We're combining computer science with real-world problem-solving to build something that truly benefits our community.

• Lead Developer: Ahaan Vaidyanathan
• Design & UX: Collaborative work on Figma
• Backend & AI: Flask, Scikit-learn, and REST API integration
• Testing & Feedback: Students, teachers, and local residents

Join Us

Whether you're a Powegian commuter, a curious developer, or just someone who wants to improve transportation in your community — we invite you to be part of our journey. Report hazards, share feedback, or contribute ideas. Poway Auto is for everyone.

Helpful Links

• Project Board on GitHub
• Figma Design Workspace

Thank you for supporting local innovation. We're just getting started 🚗