Trails, Sidewalks and Shared Use Paths
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.
Quickly
and accurately collects objective information for the
assessment of trails and sidewalks
For Data
Collection using HETAP 2.0 Software
TrailWare is software designed to analyze and present data gathered using the Universal Trail Assessment Process.
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
UTAP products, Training Workshops, Trail Assessments, Data Processing, and Mapping and Signage Services.
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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