Interagency Trail Data Standards
The Interagency Trail Data Standards (ITDS) initiative aims to establish a cohesive framework for data management concerning agency-managed trails. This collaborative effort, involving the USDA Forest Service, Bureau of Land Management, National Park Service, and US Fish and Wildlife Service, focuses on creating standardized terminology and attributes to ensure comprehensive trail data collection. ITDS addresses critical interagency questions by providing essential information to comply with laws and regulations. The implementation of these standards enhances data quality and accessibility for trail management.
Interagency Trail Data Standards
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InteragencyTrail Data Standards USDA Forest Service ▪ Bureau of Land Management National Park Service ▪US Fish and Wildlife Service
Getting It… Together Development of the “ITDS” • Requested by Interagency Trails Council • Establish a common set of data standards • Applicable to all agency-managed trails
Factors to Consider • Interagency core data set • Data aren’t cheap! • Standardized terminology • Existing, standardized data attributes • Implementation feasibility & timeframes
ITDS Attribute Review Criteria Does (or is) the Attribute… • Relate to a core interagency question? • Of national, regional or statewide significance? • Provide data needed to meet applicable laws, regulations and/or policies? • Address key congressional, OMB and department-wide reporting requirements? • Currently available or obtainable?
What Do We Want To Know? Interagency Trail Questions • Basic Trail Information (trail name, length, location, etc.) • Management Information (trail uses, accessibility status, condition, cost, etc.) • Additional NST / NHT Questions (trail administrator, certified sites and segments, etc.)
Answering the Questions Interagency Trail Data Standards • Data Attribute • Attribute Definition • List of Values (LOVs) • Data Parameters • ITDS Application Protocols • Crosswalk Translation (if needed)
Is the Trail Accessible?Data Standard Example Data Attribute:Accessibility Status Attribute Definition:Accessibility guideline compliance status for the trail or trail segment. List of Values:Accessible Not Accessible Not Evaluated
ITDS Codes Standardized List of Values for each Attribute
ITDS Data Parameters Defined for Each ITDS Attribute • GIS Item Name • GIS Alternate Name • Data Definition (Type & Width) • Attribute Null / Not Null • Multiple Values Allowed?
ITDS Attributes 34 3 13
Interagency BenefitsAdditional Benefits of Working Together Interagency Trail Tools • Trail Class • Managed Use • Designed Use • NHT Corridor Concept • NHT Condition Categories
ITDS Implementation How are agencies incorporating the Interagency Trail Data Standards? BLM: Adapting the standards into FAMS NPS: Adapting the standards into FMSS FWS: Adapting the standards into SAMMS USFS: Majority of standards incorporated in Infra Trails. Remaining standards planned for Infra Trails or Infra Heritage (for specific NHT attributes)
Comment & ReviewInternal & External ITDS Review Internal Review: • 2003: NPS, USFS, BLM, FWS External Review: • 2004: National trail partners & trail organizations
Currently Underway Interagency Trail and GIS representatives currently collaborating on: Federal Trail Data Standards Review & publication of the ITDS by the FGDC
ITDS USDA Forest Service ▪ Bureau of Land Management National Park Service ▪US Fish and Wildlife Service
