Configure Sidewalk Management

In this topic, you'll learn how to configure the Sidewalk Management solution to meet specific needs of your organization.

Install deep learning libraries

The Sidewalk Data Management ArcGIS Pro project utilizes a deep learning geoprocessing tool, featured in the Generate sidewalks using deep learning task group. Deep learning geoprocessing tools in ArcGIS Pro require that the supported deep learning frameworks libraries be installed.

To install deep learning libraries, follow the steps provided at the Esri/deep-learning-frameworks GitHub page.

Note:

The download and installation of deep learning libraries can take thirty minutes or longer depending on your internet connectivity and computer specifications.

Learn more about deep learning frameworks for ArcGIS

Discover and purchase imagery

Note:

This workflow is optional and does not need to be completed to work with the solution.

8-bit, RGB high-resolution (10 - 30 centimeters) imagery is a required input for the Sidewalk Data Management ArcGIS Pro project which is used in the Generate sidewalks using deep learning task group. Organizations that have recent imagery available for the workflow can use their data; however, if your organization does not have up-to-date imagery or the required resolution, you have the option to purchase existing imagery or request new imagery from the Content Store for ArcGIS.

To discover and purchase imagery from the Content Store for ArcGIS, follow the steps provided at the Content Store for ArcGIS help page.

Note:

Content Store for ArcGIS is an Esri native web app that allows you to use ArcGIS Online to simplify the process of purchasing and integrating commercial satellite imagery.

Learn more about the Content Store for ArcGIS .

Load data

You can load your existing data or any data you generated in the Sidewalk Data Management ArcGIS Pro project into the Sidewalk Management solution using the append tools available in ArcGIS Online.

Input data may originate from many different sources. You will need to repeat the append process for each layer in the solution.

Load data from a shapefile or file geodatabase

To load data from a shapefile or file geodatabase, complete the following steps:

1. Create a .zip file of your shapefile or file geodatabase.
2. Verify that you are signed into your organization and browse to the Sidewalks feature layer.
3. From the item page, click Update Data.

   Tip:

   You may need to click the expand button to see all options.

4. Follow the steps in the Update data wizard to load your data.

Tip:

For more information about uploading data, see Manage hosted feature layers—Append data to layers.

Modify sidewalks and curb ramps

The Sidewalk Management solution includes many types of common sidewalks and curb ramps. In some cases, you may want to add additional sidewalk and curb ramp types to the Sidewalk Management solution to meet your organization’s needs. You will review the sidewalks and curb ramps in the Sidewalk feature layer and identify the types that your organization may want to add or remove from the Sidewalk Management solution.

Update sidewalk and curb ramp

To update the domain lists, complete the following steps:

1. In a browser, sign in to your ArcGIS organization, and then browse to the Sidewalk Field Map map.
2. From the item page, click Open in Field Maps Designer.

   Tip:

   You may need to click the expand button to see all options.

3. Click Forms.
4. Click the Sidewalks layer.

   Note:

   If you see a Form contains one or more related records message, you can disregard it. It does not impact the ArcGIS Field Maps data collection experience.

5. In the form builder, scroll down and select the Surface Type field.
6. In the Formatting pane, click Edit list.

   Note:

   The number in parentheses in the Edit list button represents the number of values in the list.

   The List of values window appears.

7. Manage the list of values in one or more of the following ways:
   • Add values by clicking the Add button .
   • Edit the labels and codes.
   • Reorder the values by dragging them or selecting them and using the arrow keys.
   • Click the Delete button to remove a code from the list.
8. When you are finished editing the list of values, click Done to close the window.
9. Optionally, repeat these steps for additional sidewalk fields.
10. Click Save .
11. Repeat these steps for the Curb Ramp Type field of the Curb Ramps layer.

Update feature templates

The Sidewalk Management solution uses feature templates to simplify the collection and visualization of commonly used sidewalks. Organizations may want to configure their set of common sidewalks by adding additional feature templates.

In this workflow, you'll update feature templates that help define and streamline data collection for commonly used sidewalk types.

Sidewalks feature templates are stored in the Sidewalks feature layer and managed in Field Maps Designer.

To update feature templates, complete the following steps:

1. In a browser, sign in to your ArcGIS organization, and then browse to the Sidewalk Field Map map.
2. Click Open in Field Maps Designer.
3. Click Forms.
4. Click the Sidewalks layer.
5. Click Templates.

   A list of sidewalk feature templates appears. You can reorder the template's position in the list, set the template's properties, or remove the template.

   By default, each sidewalk feature type in the Sidewalk Management solution has one template that predefines the sidewalks attributes.

   Note:

   When accessing the templates, you might see a We accidentally left some of your fields behind message. This message appears when fields have not been given a default value. To continue setting default values on templates, click Add fields.

   Caution:

   If prompted do not click Update on the message that says One or more templates are out of sync with the layer's style.
6. To create a new feature template, hover over one of the Sidewalks templates and click Duplicate.

   A new feature template called Copy of Sidewalks is created.

7. To update the feature template, click Copy of Sidewalks.

   The template's Properties panel appears on the right.

8. For the Display name, type the name of the sidewalk type.
9. In the Default Values section, populate the sidewalk template's default values.

   Setting default values helps simplify data collection and creation.

10. Optionally, drag the template to a new location to reorder the list of templates.
11. Click Save .
12. Repeat these steps for each new sidewalk template.
13. Optionally, repeat these steps to create feature templates for the Curb Ramps layer.

    The feature templates and their default symbology are stored on the Sidewalks layer. The feature templates will now be available to simplify data collection in apps such as Sidewalk Editor. To apply unique symbology to the defect types used in the newly created feature templates within the Sidewalk Management solution web maps, refer to the Configure defect symbology topic.

Modify maintenance types

The Sidewalk Management solution helps you collect sidewalk and curb ramp defects and record maintenance activities. Maintenance types are defined in the Defects feature layer and appear in the Sidewalk Field Map when field staff are recording their work.

In some cases, you may want to modify maintenance types to meet your organization’s needs.

To modify defect and maintenance types, complete the following steps:

1. Sign in to your ArcGIS organization and browse to your Sidewalks feature layer.
2. From the item page, click the Data tab.
3. Click the Layer drop-down arrow and select Sidewalk Defects.
4. Click the Fields button .
5. Click the Type display name.
6. Review existing values and identify ones that are not applicable and ones that are missing.
7. Scroll to the Domain section and click Edit.
8. Optionally, perform any of the following edits:
   • To delete one label and code pair, click the Options button next to the label and code pair and click Delete.

     

     Choose Delete from the Options menu to delete the selected row.

   • To delete multiple label and code pairs, check the box next to every pair you want to delete and click Delete selected at the top of the Manage domain window.

     Tip:

     To select all label and code pairs, check the box next to Label (displayed value).

9. Optionally, type the new code into the Label (displayed value) and Code (stored value) text boxes.
10. Repeat these steps to add additional values.
11. Optionally, drag the value to a new location in the list to reorder them to change their appearance in the Sidewalk Field Map map.
12. When you finish editing the list of suggested values for a field, click Save.

Administer field assignments

The Sidewalk Management solution can be used to manage work such as data collection, inspections, and maintenance assigned to mobile workers. Assignment types appear in both the Sidewalk Assignments ArcGIS Workforce mobile app for mobile workers and the dispatcher view in the Sidewalk Management Center app.

The Sidewalk Management solution includes several assignment types. In some cases, you may want to modify assignment types to meet your organization’s needs. Mobile workers and dispatchers also need to be given roles in the Sidewalk Assignments ArcGIS Workforce project.

To administer field assignments, complete the following steps:

1. Verify that you are signed in to your ArcGIS organization and click the Apps button in the header of the site.
2. From the app launcher, click Workforce to open the app.
3. Under Projects, hover over the Sidewalk Assignments project and click Configure.
4. Click the Assignment Types tab.
5. In the Assignment Type section, review existing types and identify ones that are not applicable and ones that are missing.
6. In the Enter a new type text box, type a new assignment type, and then click +Type.
7. Click the Users tab.
8. From the Organization User drop-down menu, select a user to add to the project.
9. From the Project Role menu, assign the user either the dispatcher role or mobile worker role.
10. Click +User.
11. Click the Advanced tab.

    Each assignment type is integrated with the Sidewalk Field Map, which allows field staff to access the Sidewalk Field Map from the ArcGIS Workforce app. As you add new assignment types, you may want to add the Sidewalk Field Map integration.

12. In the ArcGIS Field Maps integration list, click Edit
13. Check the box next to the new assignment.
14. Optionally, remove the ArcGIS Field Maps integration for assignment types that are not needed in your organization by unchecking the box.
15. Click Next
16. Click Done

    Removing the integration is necessary to remove the assignment type from the Sidewalk Assignments ArcGIS Workforce project.

17. Click the Assignment Types tab.
18. To remove assignment types, click the X button.

Modify service request types

The Sidewalk Management solution can be used to solicit sidewalk requests for service from mobile workers as well as the general public. Service request types appear in the Sidewalk Request ArcGIS Survey123 form.

The Sidewalk Management solution includes several service request types. In some cases, you may want to modify service request types to meet your organization’s needs.

To modify service requests, complete the following steps:

1. Start ArcGIS Survey123 Connect and sign in to your ArcGIS organization.
2. Click Sidewalk Request to download the survey.
3. In the Download window, click Download and click OK.
4. Click Sidewalk Request to open the survey.
5. On the left, from the side toolbar, click the XLSForm button.
6. At the bottom of the Microsoft Excel spreadsheet, click the choices tab.

   This tab comprises all the selectable options for survey questions.

7. In the list_name column, type reqtype under the existing reqtype values to add another type to the list.
8. Using the name and label columns, enter the new service request type.
9. Repeat steps 7 and 8 for each new service request type.
10. Save and close the Microsoft Excel spreadsheet and preview your changes in ArcGIS Survey123 Connect.
11. In ArcGIS Survey123 Connect, in the left toolbar, click Publish to publish your changes.
12. Click Publish survey to publish your changes, and then click OK.

Schedule Sidewalk Score Notebook

The Sidewalk Score Notebook is designed to help streamline maintenance prioritization. It achieves this by associating defects with the nearest sidewalk or curb ramp, then generating a score that considers both the quantity of defects and their specific priority. A higher score indicates which sidewalks and curb ramps need the most attention.

The notebook also handles several data management tasks. For instance, if edits are made to the sidewalk network (e.g., splitting a line) after defects have been collected, any associated defects will be re-related to the appropriate new segment. Furthermore, if a sidewalk or curb ramp is replaced, any associated defects will be marked as completed, provided its installation date is after the defect's collection date.

To schedule automatic updates, complete the following steps:

Note:

You must be assigned a role of Administrator or a custom role that includes the privilege to create, edit, and schedule notebooks to complete the steps below.

1. Verify that you are signed in to your ArcGIS organization and browse to the Sidewalk Score Notebook item.
2. Open the item page and click Open Notebook.
3. Click Tasks.
4. Click Create task.
5. For Title, type Sidewalk Score Task and click Next.
6. Set the schedule for your notebook to run.
7. Click Create to finish scheduling the notebook.

Add members to groups in your organization

Included with Sidewalk Management are three groups designed to help managers organize their members based on their privileges and their work. The solution includes the following groups: Sidewalk Maintenance, Sidewalk Operations, and Sidewalk Stakeholders.

To add members to the groups, complete the following steps:

1. Verify that you are signed in to your ArcGIS organization and that you have privileges to manage member groups.
2. Click Groups at the top of the site.
3. Browse to a group and click it to open the group page.
4. On the Settings tab, edit and update the properties of the group, including access, sharing properties, and group ownership.
5. On the Overview tab, click Invite members.
6. Check the check box next to the members that you want to add and click Add members to group.
7. Repeat these steps for each group that you need to add members to.

Group name	Information Products
Sidewalk Maintenance	Sidewalk Editor Sidewalk Field Map Sidewalk Audit
Sidewalk Operations	Sidewalk Management Center Sidewalk Score Notebook
Sidewalk Stakeholders	Sidewalk Compliance Viewer Sidewalk Request form