“e” valuation presented by terry preston safe routes project manager walksacramento alexis kelso...
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“E”VALUATION
Presented by
Terry Preston
Safe Routes Project Manager
WALKSacramento
Alexis Kelso
Safe Routes Project Coordinator
WALKSacramento
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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!!
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Benefits
Bring people together Share Ideas and Observations Builds longer term relationships
Builds the Case – for action and funding
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What is Evaluation?
It’s taking stock of current conditions
Infrastructure - sidewalks, traffic conditions, bike lanes
Attitudes – why are people (not) walking?
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Tools
Parent Surveys Class Surveys Walk/Bike Audits Traffic Counts Speed Surveys Collision Data
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Noting Conditions
Photos and photo log Maps in the field Aerials Cameras Orange jackets Good shoes
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Photo Log
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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
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Walk Audit
Invite parents, students, DOT, involved community members, political leaders
During or after school – ask
Maps, cameras, walk routes
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Meeting New Friends
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Tools of the Road
Some evaluation tools and how to use them
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TRAFFIC COUNTS AND SPEED SURVEYS
36,94439,807 3,966
3,515
849
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COLLISIONS
Red = Pedestrian
Yellow = Bicycle
Possible Solutions?
• Install a bike lane
• Bicycle safety education
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PARENT SURVEYSURVEY
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PARENT SURVEY REPORTS
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IN-CLASS TRAVEL MODE SURVEY
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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
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Where It Takes You
Fact and experience-based information
Stronger case for grant and other funding requests
Greater chance of long term success