OTP26 Day 1 Session 4: J. Maki, S. Yasen — Decision Support in Action

Jeff Maki, Sam Yasen — Decision Support in Action Subtitle: How to turn pedestrian data into decisions Description: This session translates user stories into a repeatable workflow for decision-making. Jeff Maki and Sam Yasen demonstrate how to move from identifying a pedestrian access issue to generating outputs such as walksheds, maps, and scenario comparisons. The emphasis is on practical usability—what participants can replicate immediately. The session shows how to structure evidence in ways that support planning, ADA compliance, and funding decisions. Connection to theme Connection becomes operational through repeatable workflows. The freedom to reach can be translated into evidence that drives action. Chapters 00:00 OS-CONNECT and network-based accessibility analysis 03:45 Find a jurisdictional pack 05:25 Understand basic steps to assess suitability for use 08:34 Understand a minimal use workflow 09:00 Convert common usable stories into repeatable steps What is this: The Taskar Center’s OpenThePaths convening is an annual two-day gathering focused on nondrivers’ freedom to move through the world, and on how shared stewardship of pedestrian and transit data enables communities and helps practitioners realize better more accessible built environments. learn more: https://tcat.cs.washington.edu Tags walkshed analysis, GIS tools, ADA planning, transportation data, urban analytics, decision support, OpenThePaths