# Contribute With the capturGO App

All contributions come from your mobile device.\
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**There are three main ways to help:**

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#### 1. Move With the App (Passive/Active contribution)

capturGO passively collects anonymized movement signals while you walk, drive, ride, or explore the city.\
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These signals help strengthen the mobility network by updating:

* Road speeds
* Traffic patterns
* Routing behavior
* Road activity changes
* Road closures or slowdowns
* General mobility trends

> You do not need to interact with the app while moving.\
> Just enable background activity and go about your day.
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> This is the easiest way to contribute and the one most people start with.

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#### 2. Verify Places and Capture POI Photos (Active Contribution)

CapturGO needs to know which places are real, open, closed, moved, or changed.

When you pass a point of interest, the app may ask you to:

* Confirm it exists
* Check if it is open or closed
* Take a quick photo of the storefront or sign
* Add missing details like hours or category
* Report if the place has moved or shut down

> These small tasks help keep the map fresh for everyone.
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> All POI photos are processed securely, and CapturGO automatically removes or blurs identifying details whenever possible.

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#### 3. Report What You See on the Road  (Active Contribution)

Contributors can submit simple, real-world reports that help improve safety and navigation:

* Construction
* Roadblocks
* Accidents
* Lane changes
* Heavy traffic
* Flooding
* Hazards
* Temporary detours

> These reports give the network the context that raw GPS data alone cannot provide.
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> Even one report can help thousands of people travel more safely.

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