“e” valuation
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“E” VALUATION. Presented by. Terry Preston Safe Routes Project Manager WALK Sacramento. Alexis Kelso Safe Routes Project Coordinator WALK Sacramento. Why Evaluate?. “You don’t know where to go if you don’t know where you are” - ancient proverb Need to plan action steps - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
“E”VALUATION
Presented by
Terry Preston
Safe Routes Project Manager
WALKSacramento
Alexis Kelso
Safe Routes Project Coordinator
WALKSacramento
Why Evaluate?
“You don’t know where to go if you don’t know where you are”- ancient proverb
Need to plan action steps Need to set priorities To have FUN!!
Benefits
Bring people together Share Ideas and Observations Builds longer term relationships
Builds the Case – for action and funding
What is Evaluation?
It’s taking stock of current conditions
Infrastructure - sidewalks, traffic conditions, bike lanes
Attitudes – why are people (not) walking?
Walk with Us - Evaluation
Define where to evaluate Where are key areas of concern? Talk to school staff, parents, DOT staff
and traffic conditions for initial assessment
Walk Audit
Invite parents, students, DOT, involved community members, political leaders
During or after school – ask
Maps, cameras, walk routes
COLLISIONS
Red = Pedestrian
Yellow = Bicycle
Possible Solutions?
• Install a bike lane
• Bicycle safety education
Conclusion
Traffic counts, speed data, collision reports, and surveys can help you:
Ask informed questions on a walk audit Identify priority improvements Present a stronger case to transportation
departments or in requests for funding