Visualizing Seattle Data

[jonfroehlich]

Per an email conversation with SDOT, Seattle has the following open datasets:

Below are links to the OpenData Asset information we discussed:

• Observations: http://data-seattlecitygis.opendata.arcgis.com/datasets/4e4c46b13e69415c93a34a7057e22689_0
• Sidewalks: http://data-seattlecitygis.opendata.arcgis.com/datasets/ee6d0642d2a04e35892d0eab77d971d6_2
• Curb Ramps: http://data-seattlecitygis.opendata.arcgis.com/datasets/ca5f0460e33448a3a968fafbb03f0b3f_0
• Crosswalks: http://data-seattlecitygis.opendata.arcgis.com/datasets/827ae5eb76474c4ba101c24a9e03f0b3_1

We also have several public maps that display these data layers: http://www.seattle.gov/transportation/permits-and-services/interactive-maps

We should carefully consider how we might be able to use these datasets in our interactive visualizations either in addition to Project Sidewalk data or en lieu of.

For example, the Observations dataset is from there in-person sidewalk audit data--the first ever comprehensive survey of Seattle's sidewalks, which ran from Dec 2016 to ~September 2017. More on this here: http://sdotblog.seattle.gov/2017/08/28/seattle-sidewalk-survey-update/

Here's a visualization of that data:

You can click on any one of those dots to see more information:

[manaswisaha]

Here is SDOT's route planning tool, Seattle Accessible Route Planner, which uses this data:

https://seattlecitygis.maps.arcgis.com/apps/webappviewer/index.html?id=86cb6824307c4d63b8e180ebcff58ce2

Layer List:

[manaswisaha]

Previous comment updated with existing layers they use.

[jonfroehlich]

How is this different from Anat’s work? Even visually it looks quite similar. How did you find this?

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[manaswisaha]

I found in the process of finding people to interview on the Seattle.gov site--on the Make an ADA request page: https://www.seattle.gov/transportation/permits-and-services/make-an-ada-request

I contacted the ADA Coordinator for the study.

[jonfroehlich]

Great! Did I ever send you my notes from the Seattle department of transit meeting that I had?

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[manaswisaha]

It looks similar probably coz of the base map that they use and stylistic choices. However, it's not as comprehensive in terms of functionality as Anat's tool. It doesn't allow A to B routing functionality nor does it have the personalization aspect (manual vs electric wheelchair) from Anat's tool. However, the information is more detailed. For example, you can click on the sidewalk to see the condition status -

Slope:

Re: SDOT notes. No, you haven't sent it.