Former councilwoman launches app that alerts drivers of blocked Hampton Roads railroad crossings
Startup Company Targets Blocked Crossings with Sensor Network
When Andria McClellan concluded eight years on Norfolk City Council, she didn’t let the concerns of her constituents disappear.
Throughout the years, she’s heard plenty of complaints from residents about the backups caused by trains crossing roadways. The Norfolk resident has experienced them herself.
And now in her next chapter, she’s created a digital app that alerts drivers when railroad crossings are blocked.
She founded her company, Oculus Rail, in early 2024. After a nationwide search for a technology partner, McClellan discovered exactly what she needed in Hampton Roads: Port Solution Integrators. The Portsmouth-based company created solar-powered wireless sensors and the algorithm and data integration for the app.
