Intersection: Strabo
Bring modern traffic safety to your country.
The Reality Behind Intersection
Intersection was not created by a multinational tech company with unlimited resources. Rather by a driver who got tired of dangerous intersections and decided to do something about it.
The Challenge:
Creating a Global Right-of-Way Database requires processing every intersection on Earth - a task that would take years and resources.
The Solution:
Strabo transforms this impossible challenge into a collaborative mission. Instead of one person trying to build the world, citizens of the world can contribute by building the Right-of-Way Database of their homeland.
How Strabo Works
Strabo is a powerful desktop application that allows anyone to contribute to Intersection's global database by processing their country's road network. Strabo handles millions of tiles using your computer's full power. No technical knowledge required - just download the app, select your country (or state), and become the person who brought modern traffic safety to your homeland.
Why This Matters
Every country you help build offers:
- •Safe driving for millions of your fellow citizens
- •Global recognition for you as your country's Right-of-Way Database pioneer
- •Endless expansion as neighboring countries join the network
When you build your country through Strabo, you're not just processing data - you become part of a movement that puts traffic safety in the hands of those who need it most.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why don't you cover the whole world from launch?
The honest answer: Intersection was not created by a big tech company with unlimited budget, but by a Greek who can cover Greece and Cyprus.
Processing every road intersection on Earth would require:
- Years of continuous processing
- Regular updates for 200+ countries as roads change
Instead of trying to do the impossible alone, Strabo allows citizens from each country to contribute by building their homeland's Right-of-Way Database. This approach scales infinitely - as more countries participate, the network expands without requiring massive central resources.
Do I need to know programming to contribute?
Absolutely not. Strabo is designed for everyday citizens who want to help their country.
The entire process is point-and-click:
- Download and install Strabo desktop app
- Run Strabo (opens as a desktop application)
- Connect with your Intersection account
- Select your country from the global map
- Click "Start Processing" and let your computer work
All the complex technical work happens automatically. You just need basic computer skills - the same level required to use any modern desktop application.
Do I need a powerful computer to use Strabo?
No - Strabo Desktop works on regular computers and scales to their capabilities.
Minimum requirements:
- Windows or macOS computer
- One-time download of Strabo Desktop app (~100MB)
- 8GB of RAM (16GB+ recommended for large countries)
- Stable internet for OpenStreetMap data
Strabo Desktop uses multi-core processing and SQLite database to handle millions of tiles efficiently. The desktop app has successfully processed entire countries with 3.2+ million tiles.
Will this cost me money?
Participating through Strabo is completely free.
Why it's free: The goal is democratizing traffic safety. Strabo puts power in citizens' hands at no cost.
How can you know that contributed data is accurate - or hasn't been tampered with?
Strabo implements military-grade security to protect traffic safety.
Multiple protection layers:
The bottom line: Traffic safety is too important for shortcuts. Strabo's security ensures that only accurate, authentic traffic information reaches drivers worldwide.
What recognition do I get for my contribution?
Country Pioneer Recognition:
- You will be forever recognized as the person who brought Intersection to your country
- Your flag and username displayed on global rankings
- Advance through 10 geographer ranks based on total tiles processed
The recognition is permanent - even as the network expands globally, you'll always be known as the pioneer who made it possible in your country.
Ready to Build Your Country?
Launch Strabo and become the person who brought modern traffic safety to your country.