The Community Based Track Design Manual: Technical Volume (September 2021) by James Clarke outlines a comprehensive approach to rural track construction in Liberia. This technical manual, the first of two volumes, serves as a guideline for geometric and structural design standards essential for developing village tracks accessible to motorcycle taxis. The manual emphasizes the importance of sub-feeder road networks and the conversion of footpaths to narrow gauge tracks, detailing the full project lifecycle from initial screening to detailed engineering design and costing.

A significant feature of this manual is its advocacy for a community-driven implementation model, where a design-and-construct contractor engages and trains a Community Based Organisation (CBO) as a labor-only subcontractor. This relationship, defined by a Community Contract, not only delineates work responsibilities but also facilitates CBO capacity development. The manual’s approach is influenced by guidelines from the Community Access Manual (Uganda, 2005) and Footbridges (DfID, 2004).

The manual's target audience includes engineers and managers from governmental and non-governmental organizations, with an emphasis on training and capacity building. It provides detailed guidelines on resource mobilization, assessment, design, quantification, and construction, positioning the document as a potential industry standard. Volume 2 addresses the specifics of community contract management and further capacity development for sustainable maintenance of constructed tracks.