Urban Signal

Urban Observability
Turn Policy into Proof

Don't view your data in a vacuum. We link historical policy documents to observed measurement data, instantly generating the grant-ready evidence you need to justify your next big project.

Example: Zurich's Policy Associations

Visualizing 24 Years of Policy Milestones and Congestion Trends

Zurich Congestion Rank Timeline
Zurich's congestion rank improvement: from 16th (2012) to 46th (2020) globally, with orange diamonds marking independent policy observations when key urban mobility decisions were made

Grant-Ready Narrative

Figure 1: Analysis of Policy Impact on Congestion (Zurich Case Study) Overview: This chart visualizes the associations between strategic policy implementation and traffic congestion reduction in Zurich over a two-decade period. The data demonstrates a measurable improvement in the city’s global congestion ranking, improving from 16th in 2012 to 46th in 2020, validating the effectiveness of long-term urban planning. Key Observations: The trendline (blue) reveals a consistent decline in congestion intensity following specific policy interventions (orange markers). Notable milestones include: • 1996 Historic Parking Compromise: Established a cap on public parking, effectively managing demand. • 2012 Stadtverkehr Program: Initiated a systematic shift toward sustainable modes and 30 km/h zones. Conclusion: This evidence substantiates the premise that regulatory frameworks and targeted infrastructure investments are primary drivers of reduced urban congestion. By replicating Zurich’s data-driven approach, [City/Project Name] aims to achieve similar improvements in mobility efficiency. This historical precedent serves as a powerful proof-point for the proposed funding, illustrating a clear return on investment in the form of improved urban livability and network performance. Source: https://www.mdpi.com/2071-1050/14/2/625

Transform Policy Documents into Grant-Ready Evidence

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Evidence Extraction

Instantly find and structure hidden quantitative data points from PDF and document archives.

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Causality Mapping

Automatically map policy actions (The Investment) to performance outcomes (The Return).

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Grant-Ready Assets

Export all charts, data, and narratives as PNG, CSV, or PDF for direct inclusion in grant applications.

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