Scope for Standards

[d-wasserman]

What is the scope of data specifications created from this initiative? Is that its intent?

• Will there multimodal data specifications that include bicycle and pedestrian data (such as the shared-row spec or GMNS) or just bicycle and pedestrian network representation specifications?
• Should this initiative be added under data specifications in the urban-and-regional-planning repo? Similar?

[DeraldDudley]

The scope of the effort is yet to be determined but I feel like multimodal specifications are a likely outcome. I cant speak for the group though.

Once we have a spec or specs inclusion in the provided list seems appropriate.

I drafted this purpose for the group's consideration: The Geospatial Transportation Subcommittee’s (GTS) National Collaboration on Bike, Pedestrian, and Accessibility Infrastructure Data (NC-BPAID or BPAID) improves the utility and value of bike, pedestrian, and accessibility infrastructure data through the application of FAIR Data Principles (detailed below). The application of FAIR Principles improves the data’s Findability, Accessibility, Interoperability, and Reusability.

[d-wasserman]

That sounds great. There are lots of discussions about the blends between simulations, routing, design, and asset management applications of different streets specifications. I know I have worked with StreetMix to identify some way to work with centerline models to develop cross-sectional databases, but there are more comprehensive standards/specifications that are more complex. I just hope what ever discussions are starting are aware of the different specifications and keep multiple modes and possibly even public space designations.