Module

Historical Data & Time Machine

Go back in time and make informed decisions: Access historical data for any MAPGEARS Trails module you work with.
Historical Data & Time Machine
Key capabilities
Bring clarity and consistency to land access management across your entire trail network.
Benefits

Better decisions. Better trail experiences. 

Better-informed decisions behind the scenes lead to satisfying experiences for everyone traveling your trail network. 

Make sense of change
Act on facts when issues or questions arise by quickly seeing what your trail data looked like at a specific point in time.

Plan with historical context
Use past seasons and previous trail configurations to inform future decisions and plan changes, maintenance, and improvements.

Support accountability and reporting
Maintain a clear record of past changes to support internal reviews, external reporting, and funding requests.

Preserve trail knowledge
Keep a secure, lasting record of past decisions and changes, so teams retain context and continuity as roles and people evolve.

Fewer unexpected changes 
Decisions informed by past trail conditions help reduce unexpected closures and changes. 

More consistent trail experiences 
By learning from past seasons, trail organizations can make steadier decisions over time, resulting in a more reliable network for riders. 

Trails built to last 
Decisions grounded in historical trail data help maintain and improve networks over time — so riders can enjoy trails season after season. 

Good trail management learns from the past 

Tap into historical trail data to make even smarter decisions today, and build more resilient trail networks over time. 

Challenges
Follow the trail to solutions
MAPGEARS Trails’ Historical Data & Time Machine module lets you go back to any point in time and view your trail network exactly as it was, including trail status, routes, and related information. No time travel required!

Yes — and easily, to boot. Every change is logged with the user, date, and type of update, giving you a clear record of how your trail data has evolved over time.

With the Historical Data & Time Machine module, you can view your trail network at different points in time. Layer historical versions to compare how routes, status, and configurations have changed.

Yes. You can restore previous versions of specific trail data — such as trail status — without affecting infrastructure records, land access data, or other module-specific information. 

Efficient trail management requires a centralized platform like EVTrails, which streamlines mapping, maintenance, real-time updates, and user engagement while leveraging data insights for better decision-making

Efficient trail management requires a centralized platform like EVTrails, which streamlines mapping, maintenance, real-time updates, and user engagement while leveraging data insights for better decision-making
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Use cases

How XYZ association manages 35,000 kilometres of trails

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FAQs
MAPGEARS Trails — FAQ 

Quick answer to top-of-mind questions.
Please reach out for more insights!

It provides a centralized dashboard for real-time updates, trail status tracking, and user communication—all in one platform.

Absolutely! MAPGEARS Streets’ Operations Manager allows you to assign routes and drivers instantly, ensuring operational continuity even during last-minute changes.

Indeed it can. Your clients can check real-time and past operational data directly on MAPGEARS Streets’ City Viewer, speeding up response times and reducing the workload on people.

MAPGEARS Streets is compatible with location data from Android and iPhone mobile devices.

We can help you track various job types. Please schedule a session with us and we’ll gladly tell you more.

Totally. MAPGEARS Streets allows you to produce detailed reports on routes, sectors, and periods, each with insights that inform decision-making and drive efficacy. 

Totally. MAPGEARS Streets allows you to produce detailed reports on routes, sectors, and periods, each with insights that inform decision-making and drive efficacy. 

Trail networks evolve. Good decisions endure.

Speak with our MAPGEARS team about using historical trail data to guide confident, long-term decisions.