Objectives / Deliverables

For VITA to meet those needs, the Vancouver Island and Trail Mapping & GIS project had set to achieve the following objectives and deliverables:

1. A File Geodatabase that withholds the data for this project and the preprocessing and spatial analysis workflows.
2. An Interactive Web Map (as the online solution) showcasing various trail-relevant spatial features and provides the user with an enhanced viewing experience assisting potential/regular hikers in planning their hikes.
3. Map Data for offline viewing in mobile applications (offline solution) that reflects the web map but in an offline form, so users have access to trail information in areas of low / no cell coverage.
4. Documentation to facilitate project handover to VITA

Overall Summary

Project development occurred over a 6-week period from May 16 to June 22, 2022. During that time, the collaboration group established a file geodatabase to manage VITA’s spatial data, develop an interactive web map to showcase Vancouver Island Trail and produce the map data and workflow for offline viewing in mobile applications. Validation for the functionality of these deliverables has been successful by the Collaboration Project Group and VITA and will undergo the project handover process. Accomplished the overall objectives, yet there is great potential for further development of this project. Successful implementation of the products developed in this project will be a critical milestone in establishing the Vancouver Island Trail with hopes that it will contribute substantially to the effort connecting communities across Vancouver Island.