A free safety app has launched by Manchester City Council this week called WalkSafe+
The free app combines journey-sharing features with a detailed safe-space map to help residents, workers and visitors in Manchester to safely navigate the city with confidence.
Features include:
- HomeSafe: Set a specific destination and an ETA, then share your journey plan with your trusted contacts without sharing your live location. If you don’t successfully complete your journey, your contacts will be notified
- WalkSafe: Commuting, exploring, or just heading out? WalkSafe journeys allow you to share your live location with your friends. Your location will update in real time, allowing your loved ones to keep track of your journey alerting them if you don’t arrive on time
- Follow Me: From walking the dog to getting some exercise, not every journey is set in stone. Follow Me allows you to start a journey with no set destination in mind while letting your friends see where you are.
- Community Map: See which Manchester venues offer safe spaces, are trained in the Ask for Angela and Active Bystander schemes, are LGBTQ+ inclusive, offer Wi-Fi or charging stations, and more. Learn what other users have said about venues, and report your own concerns, such as large crowds or poor lighting.
WalkSafe+ is available in Manchester now and can be downloaded for free from manchester.gov.uk/walksafe
