Trails, Sidewalks and Shared Use Paths

The Universal Trail Assessment Process

The Universal Trail Assessment Process (UTAP) objectively documents the actual conditions in outdoor, natural environments. The UTAP is a tool that land managers, agencies and individuals can utilize to learn about, monitor, improve and use any outdoor path of travel.

The High Efficiency Trail Assessment Process (HETAP)

Quickly and accurately collects objective information for the assessment of trails and sidewalks

Wheeled Instrumentation Sensor Package(WISP)

For  Data Collection using HETAP 2.0 Software

TrailWare Trail Data Processing Software

TrailWare is software designed to analyze and present data gathered using the Universal Trail Assessment Process.

Trail Access Information

Find information here about the Trail Explorer Web Site, Signage, Pocket Guides, Trail Guide Books, and Interactive Trail Guides.

Sidewalk Assessment Forms

All forms are in Acrobat PDF format. If you need Adobe's Acrobat Reader, you can download for free.

For further information on designing sidewalks, please look at:
Designing Sidewalks and Trails for Access
Part II of II: Best Practices Design Guide

Trail Products and Services

UTAP products, Training Workshops, Trail Assessments, Data Processing, and Mapping and Signage Services.

Accessibility Guidelines

Links to ADA Accessibility Guidelines for Outdoor Recreation Areas, the Best Design Practices for Sidewalks and Trails Research Report, and the Best Practices Guidebook.

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