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GPS Assessment of Walkable School Routes

GPS & GIS-connected iPad devices for walkable school routes assessment. Team-oriented tool with live GIS server connection, geotagging camera, Facetime feature, and assessment forms at specific points along the route.

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GPS Assessment of Walkable School Routes

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  1. GPS Assessment of Walkable School Routes Christopher J. Seeger, ASLA, GISP cjseeger@iastate.eduISU Extension Specialist in Landscape Architecture ExtensionAssociate Professor of Landscape Architecture

  2. iPhone GPS with GIS Connectivity • Easy to use Mapping interface • Live connection to GIS Server • Built in camera with geotagging • Facetime communication with ISU Extension staff

  3. 12 Devices for workshop • Checked out to team 12 teams of walkers during the workshop • Devices can be tracked to see progress of team

  4. Assigned routes • Each team has an assigned route to walk.

  5. Assessments • Assessments are made at: • Mid point of block • Intersection • Special features along route • One person on each side of street

  6. Assessments Form: Modified from other surveys instruments

  7. SRTS: Barrier & Opportunity Mapping

  8. Existing features (Sidewalks & Barriers)

  9. Existing Sidewalks & Layer Toggle

  10. Barriers

  11. Collecting an assessment point

  12. Collecting an assessment point

  13. Collecting an assessment point

  14. Christopher J. Seeger, ASLA Extension Landscape Architect & Associate Professor of Landscape Architecture cjseeger@iastate.edu Questions??

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