Severity 1Grade A
Low urgency
Minor issue that should be tracked before it grows.
Example in Miami: a faded curb marking that is still usable but should be refreshed.
City grading
Your grading system can turn neighborhood concerns into a city scorecard.
Hotspot grading scale
Every hotspot grade comes directly from its reported severity.
Residents choose a severity from 1 to 5, and the site translates that into a public grade using the scale below.
Severity 2Grade B
Moderate concern
Noticeable barrier, but most people can still move through it.
Example in Miami: a bus stop with no bench, but still reachable and generally safe.
Severity 3Grade C
Meaningful barrier
A recurring problem that affects comfort, access, or reliability.
Example in Miami: repeated standing water near a curb ramp that slows crossings after rain.
Severity 4Grade D
High-priority issue
A serious issue that creates clear risk or blocks normal use.
Example in Miami: a dark corridor or flood-prone stop that regularly forces unsafe movement.
Severity 5Grade F
Critical condition
An urgent hotspot needing fast public attention and action.
Example in Miami: a broken sidewalk or unsafe crosswalk that pushes residents directly into traffic.
Shade + Heat Relief
Miami has major exposure gaps where walking and waiting outside is hardest.
C
74/100
Sidewalk Continuity
Missing links and uneven surfaces make short trips unreliable in many areas.
C-
68/100
Transit Comfort
Transit access exists, but comfort, shade, and first-mile safety lag behind.
D+
63/100
Resident Feedback Loop
Community energy is strong, but reporting still needs a clearer public pipeline.
B-
81/100
Florida comparison
How Miami compares with nearby cities
These reference cards help explain how transit access, safety, and walkability can be discussed in a more regional context.
Miami Beach
Transit access
Severity 2
Miami Beach performs better on short-distance access because many destinations are close together, but riders still hit service gaps away from its busiest corridors.
Safety
Severity 3
Busy crossings and tourism-heavy traffic create recurring safety pressure even where sidewalks are more active and visible.
Walkability
Severity 2
Its compact layout makes walking easier than in many nearby cities, so the barriers feel more moderate than severe.
Fort Lauderdale
Transit access
Severity 3
Transit has improved in key corridors, but large sections of the city still depend heavily on car travel and longer first-mile gaps.
Safety
Severity 3
Safety conditions vary significantly block to block, especially where wide roads and higher-speed traffic interrupt pedestrian movement.
Walkability
Severity 3
Downtown areas are stronger, but walkability drops outside the core, making the city feel uneven rather than consistently pedestrian-friendly.