BenchBrief

BenchBrief is a web + mobile AI-assisted evaluation tool for urban design pilots (bike lanes, parklets, plaza treatments, curb changes). Cities and consultants can set up a “before/after” study in minutes: define the corridor, upload baseline photos, and schedule repeat observations. Field staff use the mobile app to capture standardized photo sets, short counts (pedestrians, cyclists, vehicles), and quick intercept survey responses. The AI layer helps classify street activity from photos (e.g., people sitting, queueing, biking) and flags inconsistent data collection, but it does not pretend to replace formal traffic engineering studies. The output is a defensible, shareable report with charts, maps, and a plain-language narrative for councils and the public. It’s built for small budgets and fast timelines—useful when you need evidence within weeks, not a year-long study.