GMU Carpooling | Devpost

Home page, using javascript the image changes every 6 seconds, the five tabs on the top takes us to the other webpages.
Login Page, input email and password to continue on to the ride_list webpage.The register link brings you t the register page if first time.
Register Page, input your information if you are registering for the first time. The register button brings us to the ride_list page
About Page, just a little information about our goals and ambitions when starting this project.
Contact Page that website visitors can send concerns, complaints, or recommendations to our admin team.
Ride Listings Page, includes descriptions, emails, name, location, etc.

Inspiration: The inspiration behind GMU Carpooling stems from the desire to create a more sustainable and eco-friendly transportation option for the George Mason University (GMU) community. With the increasing emphasis on reducing carbon emissions and promoting environmentally conscious practices, carpooling presents an excellent opportunity to address these challenges while also fostering a sense of community among students, faculty, and staff.

What it does: GMU Carpooling is a platform designed to facilitate ride-sharing among members of the GMU community. It allows users to easily find others who are traveling to the same destination or route and coordinate shared rides. The platform provides a user-friendly interface for creating and managing ride listings, searching for available rides, and communicating with potential carpool partners.

How we built it: GMU Carpooling was built using a combination of web development technologies, including Django for the backend framework, HTML/CSS for frontend design, and JavaScript as well. Our goal was to create a seamless user experience while minimizing the complexity of managing external dependencies.

Challenges we ran into: One of the main challenges we encountered during the development process was implementing the real-time messaging functionality for users to communicate with each other within the platform. Additionally, ensuring the security and privacy of user data while maintaining a seamless user experience posed some technical challenges.

Accomplishments that we're proud of: We are proud to have developed a functional and user-friendly platform that addresses a real need within the GMU community. By providing an accessible and efficient way for users to find and coordinate shared rides, we believe GMU Carpooling has the potential to make a positive impact on reducing traffic congestion and carbon emissions on campus.

What we learned: Throughout the development process, we gained valuable experience working with Django and integrating various frontend and backend components to create a cohesive web application. We also learned the importance of user feedback and iteration in refining the platform to better meet the needs of our target audience.

What's next for GMU Carpooling: In the future, we plan to further enhance GMU Carpooling by implementing additional features such as real-time ride tracking, payment integration for shared expenses, and expanded social networking capabilities to foster stronger community engagement. We also aim to collaborate with campus organizations and transportation departments to promote the platform and encourage widespread adoption among the GMU community.