collect the right information the first time trail assessment & condition surveys tracs

Collect the right information the first time

Trail Assessment & Condition Surveys

TRACS

TRACS

Trail Assessment &Condition Surveys

Why Trail Condition Surveys?

First-hand field knowledge

Program management, inventory & accountability

Collect the right information… the first time

TMO-Based Reflecting forest plan & management decisions

Field Inventory Trail length, width & constructed features

Condition AssessmentWhat kind of shape is the trail in?

PrescriptionWhat is needed & how often to meet standard?

TRACS

T r a i l M a n a g e m e n t O b j e c t i v e s

Inventory

TRACS

+ Assess + Prescribe

TRACS Efficiency, Consistency, Quality

‘Collect the Right Information the First Time’

Trained & Skilled Personnel

TRACS Infra Seamless Relationship

Standardized Data Dictionary

Consolidated and Efficient Forms

eTRACS

TRACS Makes Sense

Efficiency & Consistency

Sound Business Management

Required Approach for USFS Trail Condition Surveys

TRAC’ing for Success

National Quality Standards

TMO: Point of Reference

Training & Skill Development

Application of Design Parameters

Appropriate Level of Accuracy & Specificity

National Quality Standards

Health & Cleanliness

Resource Setting

Safety & Security

Responsiveness

Condition of Facilities

TMO’s

To be effective, every TRACS survey must be based on a trail-specific TMO

TRAC’ers

Training & Skill Development

TRACS Apprentice Journey-Level TRAC’er TRACS Master

Assess & Prescribe

Based on theDesign Parameters identified for the trail, what’s needed to meet standard?

Trail CASM Survey Accuracy & Specificity

GIS: Spatial & tabular data displayed in digital map coverages

GPS: Survey method well-suited for collecting GIS spatial data

TRACS: Survey method well suited for collecting GIS tabular data

GIS, GPS & TRACS What’s the connection?

Ready, Set….

National Standards

TMO: Point of Reference

Training & Skill Development

Application of Design Parameters

Appropriate Level of Accuracy & Specificity

TRACS!

TRACS User Guide

TRACS Data Dictionary

TRACS Surveys

TRACS Productivity Factors

TRACS Sign Inventory

TRACS Photo Record

eTRACS

Instructions, Forms & Examples:

TRACS Data Dictionary

Constructed Features Feature Condition Codes Tasks Severity Factors Required & Optional Fields

Standardized Codes & Definitions:

TRACS Feature Inventory

Trailway Turnpike Puncheon Culvert Retaining Wall Etc.

By Type, Location, Dimensions, Material

USFSStandard Drawings & Specs

www.fs.fed.us/.ftproot/pub/acad/dev/trails/trails.htm

USFSStandard Drawings & Specs

TRACS Assessment & Prescription

Feature Condition

Trail & Feature-Specific Work Needed to Meet Standard

Concise, Consistent Identification of:

TRACS Condition Codes

1. Routine Maintenance2. Repair/ Rehab3. Replace4. Decommission5. Expand6. Alter Function7. Install New

TRACS Data Dictionary

Features & Unit of Measure

Standardized features, unit of measure, drawing #, required dimensions & material types

TRACS Data Dictionary

Features & Tasks

Standardized features, tasks, unit of measure, & severity factors

Get Organized!

TRACS Survey Form:

Systematically record key trail inventory, dimensions, materials, conditions & prescriptions

Walk out of the woods with a consistent, quality, & useful set of information

TRACS Survey Forms

Record trail-specific inventory, dimensions, conditions & tasks

TRACS Survey Example

Productivity Factors

Collecting Key, Trail-Specific Information

Physical factors that have a predominant effect on the accomplishment and cost of trail construction, maintenance and/or reconstruction

Productivity Factors

Site-specific data (per CASM accuracies)

Usually don’t change much over time

Used to refine costing

Useful for planning, management & other information purposes

Productivity Factors

Productivity Factors

Typical Tread Grade

Typical Side Slope

Typical Soil Type

Typical Vegetation: Brush

Typical Vegetation: Timber

Productivity Factor

Codes

Standardized codes

Developed from perspective of trail construction & maintenance production rates

Productivity Factor

Codes

Productivity Factor

Codes

Field Data is Collected:

Via a Productivity Factor Survey

Usually during the 1st full TRACS survey

(Default values can be created in Infra)

TRACS

Productivity Factor Survey

Field observations about key variables affecting trail construction & maintenance

Site-specific data

Used to refine costing

Useful for planning & management

TRACS Infra Trails

Productivity Factors

Productivity Factors

Because all trails notare created equal …

TRACS Sign Inventory

TRACS Photo Log

TRACS Photo Record

Where to find it?www.fs.fed.us

Recreational Activities

Special Programs

TrailManagement

Where to find it?http://fsweb.wo.fs.fed.us/rhwr/ibsc/index.shtml

Standardized approach to trail condition surveys

Based on TMO

Influenced by CASM

Quality Trail Prescription & Cost Information

Consistent, Versatile & Useful Data

Results….TMO CASM TRACS Infra

TRACSMake the Most of Your Trip

TRACS

Collect the right information… …the first time