{"id":55893,"date":"2025-05-27T14:46:49","date_gmt":"2025-05-27T18:46:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lakelandgazette.info\/news\/?p=55893"},"modified":"2025-05-27T14:47:04","modified_gmt":"2025-05-27T18:47:04","slug":"lal-launches-goodmaps-navigation-for-accessible-travel","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lakelandgazette.info\/news\/2025\/05\/27\/lal-launches-goodmaps-navigation-for-accessible-travel\/","title":{"rendered":"LAL LAUNCHES GOODMAPS NAVIGATION FOR ACCESSIBLE TRAVEL"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&nbsp;Lakeland Linder International Airport (LAL) is proud to announce the launch of&nbsp;<strong>GoodMaps<\/strong>, a cutting-edge indoor navigation platform that marks a significant advancement in accessibility and traveler independence. A public celebration and demonstration of the technology will be held on&nbsp;<strong>Tuesday, June 17, 2025<\/strong>, at&nbsp;<strong>11:00 AM&nbsp;<\/strong>at the airport\u2019s first floor entrance.&nbsp; LAL is the first airport in Florida to offer GoodMaps to customers.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img data-dominant-color=\"7b7168\" data-has-transparency=\"false\" style=\"--dominant-color: #7b7168;\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"283\" height=\"178\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 283px) 100vw, 283px\" src=\"https:\/\/lakelandgazette.info\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/download-1-4.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-55894 not-transparent\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This event will showcase the powerful features of GoodMaps, offering hands-on experiences and live demonstrations that highlight the technology\u2019s ability to revolutionize indoor wayfinding\u2014particularly for travelers who are blind, low-vision, or have reduced mobility.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Event Details<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Location:<\/strong><br>Lakeland Linder International Airport<br>3900 Don Emerson Drive<br>Lakeland, FL 33811<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Schedule:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>11:00 AM:<\/strong>\u00a0Welcome and remarks from airport officials and GoodMaps representatives<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Immediately following welcome:<\/strong>\u00a0Interactive demonstrations of the GoodMaps app<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Featured Participants<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Bill Mutz<\/strong>, Mayor, City of Lakeland<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Kris Hallstrand<\/strong>, Director, Lakeland Linder International Airport<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Kevin Kline<\/strong>, Community Engagement Representative, GoodMaps<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Disability advocates and community members who will share first-hand insights on accessible navigation<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>About GoodMaps<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">GoodMaps is a pioneering indoor navigation solution that uses&nbsp;<strong>LiDAR imaging and smartphone camera technology<\/strong>&nbsp;to provide pinpoint accuracy\u2014within one meter\u2014without the need for physical infrastructure. Designed with inclusivity at its core, the system adapts seamlessly to dynamic environments like airports, enabling travelers of all abilities to navigate safely and independently. GoodMaps is available for download from the Apple App Store and Google Play.&nbsp; Go to&nbsp;<a href=\"http:\/\/www.goodmaps.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">www.goodmaps.com<\/a>&nbsp;for more information.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>What They\u2019re Saying<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Kris Hallstrand<\/strong>, Director, Lakeland Linder International Airport:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cPartnering with GoodMaps reinforces our commitment to innovation and inclusion. This technology empowers every traveler to navigate our facilities with confidence, independence, and dignity.&nbsp; We are also very proud of the fact that we will be the first airport in Florida to offer GoodMaps for our customers.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Kevin Kline<\/strong>, GoodMaps:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cAs a blind individual, I know the everyday challenges of navigating unfamiliar spaces. GoodMaps is about more than technology\u2014it\u2019s about autonomy, equity, and removing barriers. We\u2019re honored to work with Lakeland Linder to bring this vision to life.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>&nbsp;Lakeland Linder International Airport (LAL) is proud to announce the launch of&nbsp;GoodMaps, a cutting-edge indoor navigation platform that marks a significant advancement in accessibility and traveler independence. 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