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HARRISON HILLS CITY SCHOOLS SAFE ROUTES TO SCHOOL TRAVEL PLAN
February 2017
OHIO SAFE ROUTES TO SCHOOL SCHOOL TRAVEL PLAN
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Contents
Section 1: Our School ...................................................................................................................................... 3
Section 2: Our SRTS Vision .............................................................................................................................. 5
Section 3: Current Student Travel ................................................................................................................... 6
Section 4: Key Issues Impacting Safe Walking and Bicycling to School ......................................................... 12
Section 5: Recommended SRTS Countermeasures ....................................................................................... 13
Section 6: Public Input ................................................................................................................................... 17
Section 7: Final Plan – Pledge of Support ...................................................................................................... 18
Appendix A: Student Proximity to School Building ....................................................................................... 19
Appendix B: Parent Survey Results ............................................................................................................... 20
Appendix C: Public Notice ............................................................................................................................. 38
Appendix D: Pledge of Support – OMEGA ..................................................................................................... 45
Appendix D: Pledge of Support – Mayor Zitko .............................................................................................. 46
Appendix D: Pledge of Support – Rob Sterling .............................................................................................. 47
Appendix D: Pledge of Support – School Staff .............................................................................................. 48
Appendix E: Infrastructure Countermeasure Recommendations - Map ....................................................... 50
Appendix F: Public Involvement .................................................................................................................... 51
Appendix G: Walk Audits ............................................................................................................................... 53
Appendix H: HHCSD Transportation Policy ................................................................................................... 57
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1A. Identify Target Schools:
School District School Name School Address Grades served
Harrison Hills City Schools Harrison Central 1 Huskies Way PreK-12
Your School’s Students 2015-2016 Average
Daily Student
Enrollment (K-8)
Black, non-
Hispanic
American Indian or
Alaska Native
Asian or
Pacific Islander
Hispanic Multi-Racial
White, non-
Hispanic
Economically Disadvantaged
Limited English
Proficient
Students with
Disabilities
Migrant
897 13 1.4%
N/C N/C N/C 23 2.6%
841 93.8%
547 61%
N/C 138 15.4%
N/C
*N/C – Not counted if less than 10 in the group
SECTION 1: OUR SCHOOL
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1B. Community Stakeholders and the Safe Routes to School Team:
School Representatives:
Name Email address 5 E Role:
Dana Snider [email protected] Education
Mark Kowalski [email protected] Evaluation
Community Representatives:
Name Email address 5 E Role:
Emily Wagner [email protected] Encouragement
Rich Milleson [email protected] Encouragement
Local Government Representatives:
Name Email address 5 E Role:
Ken Zitko [email protected] Encouragement
Robert Sterling, P.E., P.S. [email protected] Engineering
Nicholas Homrighausen [email protected] Evaluation
Education Representative:
Name Email address 5 E Role:
Chriscel Kelley [email protected] Encouragement
Ken Parker [email protected] Education
Health Representatives:
Name Email address 5 E Role:
Theresa Picard Education
Public Safety Representatives:
Name Email address 5 E Role:
Robert Brooks, Deputy Sheriff [email protected] Enforcement
Other:
Name Email address 5 E Role
Kevin Buettner [email protected] Team Leader
1C. The lead contact for our Plan is:
Name: Kevin Buettner, Transportation Planner/Development Specialist
Affiliation: Ohio Mid-Eastern Governments Association
Phone Number: (740) 439-4471, ext. 207
Email address: [email protected]
Mailing address: 326 Highland Ave, Suite B
Cambridge, OH 43725
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SECTION 2: OUR SRTS VISION
The goal of our plan is to improve the ability of students to safely walk and bike to our new school.
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3A. How many students live within walking and bicycling distance of school?
Distance From School Number of Students % of Student Body
Within 1/4 mile of school 6 <1%
Within 1/2 mile of school 130 14%
Within 1 mile of school 428 48%
Within 2 miles of school 513 57%
Mapping student addresses.
See Appendix A
SECTION 3: CURRENT STUDENT TRAVEL
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3B. How many students are currently walking and bicycling to school? What are the primary walking and bicycling routes?
Walk Bike School bus
Family Vehicle
Carpool Public Transit
Other
Number of students (morning trips)
39 1 244 99 12 0 0
Number of students (afternoon trips)
39 1 252 91 12 0 0
Primary Walking / Biking Routes
The primary walking route will be from the Village of Cadiz southeast down Country Club Rd to the new East-West street that will be constructed to the new school. Secondary routes may include Harrison County Rd 26 near Stoney Ridge and St. Clair Ave (SR 9) from Cadiz village limits.
*Information collected using the National Center for Safe Routes to School Student Travel Tally forms.
3C. Are there any school or district policies that impact students walking or bicycling
to school?
District Bus Policies
Policy: All students must ride their regularly scheduled bus to and from school unless they have a written request from their parent or legal guardian describing an emergency or unusual situation. This note must be presented to the building principal on the morning of the request.
How it affects student travel modes: Students are unable to walk or bike to school unless previous written consent is given and approved. For students within a half mile of the school, this policy is inflexible and may deter some bike riders/walkers from active transportation on days with appropriate weather.
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3D. School Arrival and Dismissal Process.
Do school buses and parent vehicles use the same driveway for arrival and dismissal?
Yes, all vehicles use the same driveway. X No, there are separate driveways for family vehicles and school buses.
Do all students use the same entrance to the school building in the morning?
Yes, all students enter the building at the same location. X No, students can use different entrances.
If no, in three sentences or less, describe how students enter the building: Students riding school buses enter though an entrance in the rear of the building. Students that walk, bike, or are dropped off by a private vehicle enter through the front of the building.
Are all students released at the same time during dismissal?
Yes, all students are released at the same time. X No, we use a staggered release process (walkers are released first, bus riders second, etc.).
If no, in two sentences or less, describe how dismissal is staggered at your school: Students that walk, bike, or are picked up by private vehicles are released first, then bus riders are released.
Is school staff involved in either arrival or dismissal? X Yes, we have school staff help students enter and exit the campus safely.
No, school staff is not involved in either arrival or dismissal.
If yes, in two sentences or less, describe how school staff are involved in school arrival and dismissal: Teachers and administrators are outside the building helping to direct students to the entrance or to the appropriate waiting area for pickup.
Are there any adult crossing guards located along student walking routes?
Yes, we have at least one adult crossing guard that helps students on their walking routes.
X No, we do not have any adult crossing guards serving our school.
If yes, please list the locations for each adult crossing guard: N/A
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Are there police officers that help with arrival or dismissal procedures at this school? X Yes, we have at least one police officer helping direct traffic around our school.
No we do not have police officers who help direct traffic around the school.
If yes, in two sentences or less, explain how many officers help and what role they play in arrival or dismissal: One officer is present during arrival and dismissal to ensure traffic flow is maintained and students get safely from the drop off location to the school building.
Are students involved in any arrival or dismissal process (i.e. student safety patrol)?
Yes, we have a student safety patrol. X No, we do not have a student safety patrol.
If yes, in two sentences or less, describe the role of the student safety patrol at both arrival and dismissal: N/A
3E. Parent Attitudes towards walking and biking. See Appendix B for additional details.
Reasons for not allowing children to walk or bicycle to school: Distance from home to school, often greater than a mile in rural areas.
Speed / Amount of traffic along routes
Safety of Intersections and crossings
Weather / Climate
Perception of violence or crime
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The existing elementary and middle schools are spread throughout the
county, but a new centralized school will be constructed and opened August
2019. The new school will be located on the southern portion of the Village
of Cadiz, between SR 9 and Country Club Rd. People will gain access to the
school using a new road that will connect these two roads. Walking or biking
to the school from the west will be dangerous, as SR 9 is a busy, 2-lane rural
highway which lacks safe pedestrian infrastructure. From the east, there are
a lack of sidewalks on Country Club Dr.
3F. Safety Issues and Concerns.
Relevant traffic crashes. Data from ODOTs GIS Crash Analysis Tool (GCAT), using data from 2013-2015.
There were 139 total crashes within the STP study area, encompassing a 2-mile radius from the new school location. The crashes resulted in 59 injuries and no fatalities. The number of crashes that involved bicycles was: 0 The number of crashes that involved pedestrians was: 1 The pedestrian crash occurred on July 10, 2015 near 415 E. Market St., which is US 250. This location in within ½ mile of the new school, along one of the secondary routes that children may take to school. Sidewalks in this area are well-maintained, but there is only one marked crosswalk outside of the downtown area along this route, and this is at the current Jr./Sr. High School.
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3G. Walking and bicycling encouragement activities at the school.
Activity (Last Event)
How it encourages walking or bicycling (1-3 sentences)
National Walk/Bike to School Day (October 2016)
Encourages groups of students to ride to school. May be incentivized with a drawing for a free helmet or other prizes.
Bike / Helmet Raffle
(August 2016)
Incentivizes participation in bicycling or walking related activities.
Back to School Rally
(August 2016)
Promotes biking and walking to school in a school sponsored setting (Physical Education teachers may lead activity). Demonstrates safe behaviors for students that walk or bike.
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Issue/Description
1. Issue: Safety
Lack of designated pedestrian crossings for SR 9
Lack of pedestrian infrastructure causes unsafe conditions along unmaintained paths
Poor condition of pedestrian infrastructure where it exists within the village
2. Issue: Infrastructure and Amenities
Deteriorated sidewalks along County Club Rd., East Warren St., and St. Clair Ave. within Cadiz.
Lack of sidewalks or other pedestrian infrastructure along SR 9 from existing sidewalk endpoint immediately south of Oakwood Drive to the new East-West Street that leads to the new school.
Lack of direct connection to village or surrounding parks
3. Issue: Encouragement
Low rates of students that walk/bike to school
New school will be within two miles of 57% of K-8 student body population
4. Issue: Distance
New school location will change transportation choices for families. Families with elementary children in Cadiz may now be able to walk or bike to school whereas they used to have to ride the bus or have their parents take them. Students from other villages and more rural areas will have to be brought in by bus or their parents.
5. Issue: Geographic Impediments
Large hill on SR 9 at village corporation limit, north of school location o Due to sight-distance limitations, motorists may be unable to see pedestrians.
SECTION 4: KEY ISSUES IMPACTING SAFE WALKING AND BICYCLING TO SCHOOL
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5A. Non-infrastructure Countermeasure Recommendations
EDUCATION COUNTERMEASURES: List and describe the education strategies that your team plans to implement in the next 12 months in the table below.
EDUCATION
Issue Countermeasure
Unfamiliarity with Walking/Biking to School SRTS Lesson Guides
Bike & Pedestrian Safety Safety Town
List the medium and long term strategies (those that your team will undertake beyond 12 months) below: 1. Incorporate SRTS Lesson guides into curriculum throughout the school year. 2. Partner with Cadiz Fire Department and Harrison County Sheriff, as well as
community partners and businesses, to conduct Safety Town event annually or bi-annually.
ENCOURAGEMENT COUNTERMEASURES:
ENCOURAGEMENT
Issue Countermeasure
Low Rates of Walking/Biking Continue National Walk/Bike to School Day
Bike Rodeo/Raffle at Back to School Rally
Create Walking School Bus program
Install Bike Racks at school building
List the medium and long term strategies (those that your team will undertake beyond 12 months) below: 1. Work with PTA/PTO to start and maintain a Walking School Bus program. 2. Continue Back to School Rally events, while adding a Bike Rodeo component to
demonstrate safe bicycling techniques for learners of all ages and skill levels. 3. Maintain infrastructure on school property, and periodically walk or ride primary
routes to ensure safe infrastructure exists for students.
SECTION 5: RECOMMENDED SRTS COUNTERMEASURES
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ENFORCEMENT COUNTERMEASURES:
ENFORCEMENT
Issue Countermeasure
Speeding / Traffic Issues along St. Rt. 9 Law enforcement will increase safety patrols during peak hours
Yard Signs along SR 9 and Country Club Dr. at beginning of school year
Potential Health Concerns No idling policy for buses and private vehicles during pick up/drop-off
List the medium and long term strategies (those that your team will undertake beyond 12 months) below: 1. Increase law enforcement patrols during peak hours during the school year. 2. Work with bus drivers to orient their vehicles with their exhaust directed away from
the building, as well as enforcing a no-idle policy to reduce emissions.
EVALUATION COUNTERMEASURES:
EVALUATION
Issue Countermeasure
Lack of data at new location Student Travel Survey sent annually
Student Tallies/Observations
School District Policy Annual Policy Review by Active Transportation Committee of HHCSD Board of Education
List the medium and long term strategies (those that your team will undertake beyond 12 months) below:
1. Send out Student Travel Survey to parents annually/bi-annually to develop a robust data set for the new building.
2. Conduct Student tallies/observations periodically throughout school year to gauge the number of students that walk/bike.
5B. Your 12-Month SRTS Non-Infrastructure Activity Calendar
Non-Infrastructure Countermeasure
Jun Jul Aug Sept Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May
Participate in Back to School Rally / Bike Rodeo
PLAN
Lead: P.E. Teacher
IMPLEMENT
Participate in National Walk/Bike to School Month
PLAN
Lead: Mark Kowalski, Director of Operations
IMPLEMENT
Bike/Helmet Raffle
PLAN
Lead: P.E. Teacher
IMPLEMENT
Surveys PLAN Lead: Dana Snider, Superintendent IMPLEMENT Safety Town PLAN Lead: Village of Cadiz PD & FD /Harrison Co. Sheriff
IMPLEMENT
Speed Enforcement PLAN Lead: Harrison Co. Sheriff IMPLEMENT Walking School Bus PLAN Lead: Chriscel Kelley, Educational Aide IMPLEMENT SRTS Lesson Guides PLAN Lead: School Principals IMPLEMENT Bike Rack Installation PLAN Lead: Mark Kowalski IMPLEMENT Yard Signs PLAN Lead: HHCSD Board of Education IMPLEMENT No Idling Policy PLAN Lead: HHCSD Board of Education IMPLEMENT Annual Policy Review PLAN Lead: Active Transportation Committee of HHCSD Board of Education
IMPLEMENT
Student Tallies/Observations PLAN Lead: School Principals IMPLEMENT
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5C. Infrastructure Countermeasure Recommendations
See Appendix E for a map of recommended countermeasures
Map ID
Location Issue Countermeasure Timeframe Priority Jurisdiction Responsible
Estimated Cost
Possible Funding Source
Status
A 419 St. Clair Ave (SR 9) to intersection with New School St.
Students living in the Village of Cadiz to the north and northwest of this location must walk along and cross state route with no existing pedestrian infrastructure.
Install 1000 linear feet of sidewalks along east side of St Clair Ave (SR 9) with a crosswalk from end of the existing sidewalk at 419 St Clair Ave to opposite side of the road within lower speed limit zone
Short Term High Village of Cadiz
Medium ODOT SRTS funds ODOT TAP
B Existing Harrison Hills football stadium to Harrison New School
No pedestrian infrastructure currently exists between existing high school location along US 250 and new school location. A large residential area is located to the east of US 250. Also, the current stadium is a potential evacuation location for the new school.
Develop recreational crushed gravel or paved path from Harrison Central Jr./Sr. High to new school.
Medium Term
Medium Village of Cadiz
High ODOT TAP ODNR Recreational Trails Program (if used concurrent or subsequent to trail from Sally Buffalo Park) Capital Budget
C Country Club Dr. between S. Buffalo St and New School Rd
This section of sidewalk is in a state of disrepair and poses a safety concern for students/parents walking to new school location
Install 1655 linear feet of new sidewalks and/or replace sidewalk sections in poor state of repair.
Short Term High Village of Cadiz
High ODOT TAP Funding ODOT SRTS (locations on or leading to school property) Capital Budget
D Martin Avenue between E Market St (US 250) and Country Club Dr.
Lack of sidewalks or other pedestrian infrastructure along Martin Ave.
Install 805 linear feet of new sidewalks along Martin Ave from existing sidewalk along E Market Street to Country Club Dr.
Short Term Medium Village of Cadiz
Medium ODOT SRTS funds ODOT TAP Capital Budget
SEE APPENDIX C FOR COPY OF PUBLIC NOTICE
SECTION 6: PUBLIC INPUT
Public Input Process: Presented at Village of Cadiz Council Meeting
Date: Thursday, December 15, 2016 at 7pm
Target Audience: Council Members and residents of the Village of Cadiz
Key Input Received:
Pledge of Support
Public Input Process: Presented at Harrison Hills City School District Board Meeting
Date: Thursday, January 26, 2017 at 7pm
Target Audience: Board members, parents, and teachers
Key Input Received:
Board adopted plan by unanimous vote
See Appendix D for Pledges of Support.
SECTION 7: FINAL PLAN – PLEDGE OF SUPPORT
APPENDIX A: STUDENT PROXIMITY TO SCHOOL BUILDING
Parent Survey Aggregate Summary
Program Name: Harrison Hills City School District
Date range: Spring 2016 (January - June 2016)
Date Report Generated: 06/20/2016
School Name(s): Month & Year
Collected & (Set
ID)
School
Enrollment: Enrollment in Grades
Targeted by SRTS
Program:
Number of
Questionnaires
Distributed:
Number of
Questionnaires Included
in Report:
Harrison Central
High School May 2016 (14808) 100 53
Harrison East
Elementary May 2016 (14829) 250 150
Harrison North
Elementary School May 2016 (14806) 250 191
Total: 600 394
This report contains information from parents about their children's trip to and from school. The report also reflects parents'
perceptions regarding whether walking and bicycling to school is appropriate for their child. The data used in this report were
collected using the Survey about Walking and Biking to School for Parents form from the National Center for Safe Routes to School.
APPENDIX B: PARENT SURVEY RESULTS
SEX OF CHILDREN FOR PARENTS THAT PROVIDED INFORMATION
GRADE LEVELS OF CHILDREN REPRESENTED IN SURVEY
GRADE LEVELS OF CHILDREN REPRESENTED IN SURVEY
Grade in School
Responses per
grade
Number Percent
PreK 28 7%
Kindergarten 36 9%
1 51 13%
2 68 17%
3 36 9%
4 46 12%
5 43 11%
6 34 9%
7 29 7%
8 23 6%
No response: 0
Percentages may not total 100% due to rounding.
Don't know or No response: 13
*Percentages may not total 100% due to rounding.
PARENT ESTIMATE OF DISTANCE FROM CHILD'S HOME TO SCHOOL
PARENT SURVEY AGGREGATE SUMMARY
Distance between
home and school Number of children Percent
Less than 1/4 mile 42 11%
1/4 mile up to 1/2 mile 25 7%
1/2 mile up to 1 mile 19 5%
1 mile up to 2 miles 20 5%
More than 2 miles 275 72%
TYPICAL MODE OF ARRIVAL AT AND DEPARTURE FROM SCHOOL
TYPICAL MODE OF ARRIVAL AT AND DEPARTURE FROM SCHOOL
Time of
Trip Number
of Trips Walk Bike School Bus
Family
Vehicle Carpool Transit Other
Morning 393 10% 0.3% 62% 25% 3% 0% 0%
Afternoon 393 11% 0% 64% 23% 3% 0% 0.3%
No Response Morning: 1
No Response Afternoon: 1
*Percentages may not total 100% due to rounding.
TYPICAL MODE OF SCHOOL ARRIVAL AND DEPARTURE BY DISTANCE CHILD LIVES FROM SCHOOL
TYPICAL MODE OF SCHOOL ARRIVAL AND DEPARTURE BY DISTANCE CHILD LIVES FROM SCHOOL
School Arrival
Distance Number within
Distance Walk Bike
School
Bus Family
Vehicle Carpool Transit Other
1 Less than 1/4 mile 42 60% 0% 10% 31% 0% 0% 0%
2 1/4 mile up to 1/2 mile 25 36% 0% 20% 44% 0% 0% 0%
3 1/2 mile up to 1 mile 19 5% 0% 74% 11% 11% 0% 0%
4 1 mile up to 2 miles 20 5% 0% 50% 35% 10% 0% 0%
5 More than 2 miles 275 0% 0% 74% 23% 3% 0% 0%
Don't know or No response: 0
Percentages may not total 100% due to rounding.
School Departure
Distance Number within
Distance Walk Bike
School
Bus Family
Vehicle Carpool Transit Other
Less than 1/4 mile 42 60% 0% 12% 29% 0% 0% 0%
1/4 mile up to 1/2 mile 25 44% 0% 20% 32% 4% 0% 0%
1/2 mile up to 1 mile 19 5% 0% 68% 21% 5% 0% 0%
1 mile up to 2 miles 20 15% 0% 40% 40% 5% 0% 0%
More than 2 miles 275 0% 0% 77% 20% 3% 0% 0%
Don't know or No response: 0
Percentages may not total 100% due to rounding.
PERCENT OF CHILDREN WHO HAVE ASKED FOR PERMISSION TO WALK OR BIKE TO/FROM SCHOOL BY DISTANCE THEY LIVE FROM SCHOOL
PERCENT OF CHILDREN WHO HAVE ASKED FOR PERMISSION TO WALK OR BIKE TO/FROM SCHOOL BY DISTANCE THEY LIVE FROM SCHOOL
Asked Permission? Number of Children Less than
1/4 mile 1/4 mile up
to 1/2 mile 1/2 mile up
to 1 mile 1 mile up to
2 miles More than 2
miles
Yes 390 74% 56% 33% 55% 6%
No 1505 26% 44% 67% 45% 94%
Don't know or No response: 0
Percentages may not total 100% due to rounding.
ISSUES REPORTED TO AFFECT THE DECISION TO NOT ALLOW A CHILD TO WALK OR BIKE TO/FROM SCHOOL BY PARENTS OF CHILDREN WHO DO NOT WALK OR BIKE TO/FROM SCHOOL
ISSUES REPORTED TO AFFECT THE DECISION TO ALLOW A CHILD TO WALK OR BIKE TO/FROM SCHOOL BY PARENTS OF CHILDREN WHO ALREADY WALK OR BIKE TO/FROM SCHOOL
ISSUES REPORTED TO AFFECT THE DECISION TO ALLOW A CHILD TO WALK OR BIKE TO/FROM SCHOOL BY PARENTS OF CHILDREN WHO ALREADY WALK OR BIKE TO/FROM SCHOOL
Issue Child does not walk/bike to
school Child walks/bikes to school
Distance 84% 58%
Amount of Traffic Along Route 51% 37%
Speed of Traffic Along Route 51% 37%
Safety of Intersections and Crossings 43% 42%
Weather or climate 42% 47%
Violence or Crime 37% 21%
Sidewalks or Pathways 32% 58%
Time 31% 32%
Crossing Guards 18% 32%
Child's Participation in After School Programs 17% 16%
Convenience of Driving 15% 0%
Adults to Bike/Walk With 15% 11%
Number of Respondents per Category 259 19
No response: 116 Note:
--Factors are listed from most to least influential for the 'Child does not walk/bike to school' group.
--Each column may sum to > 100% because respondent could select more than issue
--The calculation used to determine the percentage for each issue is based on the 'Number of Respondents per
Category' within the respective columns (Child does not walk/bike to school and Child walks/bikes to school.) If
comparing percentages between the two columns, please pay particular attention to each column's number of
respondents because the two numbers can differ dramatically.
PARENTS' OPINIONS ABOUT HOW MUCH THEIR CHILD'S SCHOOL ENCOURAGES OR DISCOURAGES WALKING AND BIKING TO/FROM SCHOOL
PARENTS' OPINIONS ABOUT HOW MUCH FUN WALKING AND BIKING TO/FROM SCHOOL IS FOR THEIR CHILD
PARENTS' OPINIONS ABOUT HOW HEALTHY WALKING AND BIKING TO/FROM SCHOOL IS FOR THEIR CHILD
COMMENTS SECTION
School SurveyID Comment
Harrison
Central High
School
1441542 I'd like my child to walk because it's so healthy for her
Harrison
Central High
School
1441562 I rode a bike to school + walk
Harrison
Central High
School
1441572 Better paths or bike trails would make this much easier + more children would walk or bike
Harrison
Central High
School
1441583 Too long on bus - @ hour for 7 miles
Harrison
Central High
School
1441594 If we lived closer to school, I would love to have my child bike/walk to school. But I guess
then I would be concerned with safety
Harrison
Central High
School
1441959 I didn't answer question 11 because my son goes to the High School and we live in Scio.
When he was younger, he walked to school
Harrison
Central High
School
1441960 I don't let her walk alone anywhere
Harrison
Central High
School
1441961 My child sometimes walks to their grandmother's house which is on East Market St., not far
from the school. We live on State Route 9 in Cadiz, there is no possible way they could
walk/bike to school
Harrison
Central High
School
1441963 Do not live in town where school is located, therefore biking/walking is not an option
Harrison
Central High
School
1441964 None of the above questions apply. We live over 25 miles from the school at the end of the
county. They forget about my kids are on the bus for over an hour and a half
Harrison East
Elementary 1442500 We live between 35-45 of school, so biking and walking is not possible
Harrison East
Elementary 1442502 Due to the issue of no sidewalks where I live, I would not want my child walking to school.
As of now, my child will not walk from Cadiz to Hopedale
Harrison East
Elementary 1442508 I strongly feel that our school needs crossing guards. Children need to be kept safe at all
times
Harrison East
Elementary 1442510 I live next to the high school. In the 7th grade, my child will walk to school
Harrison East
Elementary 1442524 If my child and I lived closer to school, she would walk or ride her bike
Harrison East
Elementary 1442525 If my child and I lived closer to school, she would walk or ride her bike
Harrison East
Elementary 1442542 too far to ride/walk
Harrison East
Elementary
1442544 We are open enrolled but either school is way too far from us to walk or ride a bike. If they
were able to due to distance, I wouldn't feel comfortable due to
predators.
Harrison East
Elementary 1442547 We live 35-45 min from school so riding a bike or walking is not an option
Harrison East
Elementary 1442548 We are too far away from school, so this will never apply to us
Harrison East
Elementary 1442549 We live in a rural area. Our after-school child care is 1 block away and our child can walk to
this location
Harrison East
Elementary 1442559 #11 does not make sense. How are you going to change crime or the speed of traffic?
Have you ever seen just the teachers drive in the parking lot? The older teacher that
drives a gold Murano cuts through everyone as we try to drop our kids of fin the morning
and then pulls in front of you to park. You can't control your own teacher who should
look out for kids, how would you stop the public?
Harrison East
Elementary 1442560 We live in Cadiz - School is in Hopedale. This survey does not pertain to us
Harrison East 1442563 Item 10 - Adults or other kids to walk/bike with Weather - no walking in storms
Elementary
Harrison East
Elementary 1442566 We live in Cadiz. He goes to school in Hopedale. No walking or biking to school
Harrison East
Elementary 1442567 The bus ride is 45 minutes. The kids get on the bus before 6:30am and home by 5:00 pm.
Way too much for small kids. Too early.
Harrison East
Elementary 1442572 Where we live there is no sidewalk, guardrails, etc. It also is a blind hill in spots. Would
never allow her to walk or ride a bike
Harrison East
Elementary 1442577 Allowed to walk to bus stop
Harrison East
Elementary 1442582 I would let my child walk or bike to school if we lived closer and she were older.
Definitely.
Harrison East
Elementary 1442591 Hard for me to answer when we live in Wintersville and I drive my children to and from
school everyday
Harrison East
Elementary 1442595 Walking/biking to Hopedale from Cadiz is not feasible for any child, so many of the
questions of this survey are irrelevant.
Harrison East
Elementary 1442620 Number 13 and 14 are left blank because walking/biking are not an option because we
live 35 minutes from the school
Harrison East
Elementary 1442621 I would not let him walk. Too much violence and to many nuts people don't watch and
my son has asthma. I would not want to take a chance something happening
Harrison East
Elementary 1442624 We live in Cadiz so it's not an option for my child to walk or ride a bike to school
Harrison East
Elementary
1442635 We live in Cadiz, so walking to Hopedale is out of the question. My high schoolers
have walked home on occasion, but never to school
due to time
Harrison East
Elementary 1442641 If we lived in Hopedale, my child would be able to walk/ride her bike to school. Since we
live in Cadiz, nothing will change my decision
Harrison East
Elementary 1442649 This survey should only have been given to the "walkers" at school. It does not apply to
my household
Harrison East
Elementary 1442656 If we lived closer, I would let him walk or bike to school
Harrison
North
Elementary
School
1441387 If we lived in the same town as the school, I would probably let my child walk to school,
depending on the distance
Harrison
North
Elementary
School
1441401 I would not let my daughter ride a bike or walk to school w/out an adult. Distance
wouldn't matter - I just wouldn't let her go alone
Harrison
North
Elementary
School
1441411 Too many child sex crimes for a child to ride a bike to school. Too easy for a predator to
grab a child
Harrison
North
Elementary
School
1441457 We live far away. I would still not want my child walking/biking because people are crazy
Harrison
North
Elementary
School
1441497 Nurse continuing to my BA/Masters
Harrison
North
Elementary
School
1441503 We live in the country so my kids will not be able to walk to any school
Harrison
North
Elementary
School
1441990 I will not let my child walk alone due to a child molester living within 5,000 ft of the
school & park& that he moved pretty much in our backyard
Harrison
North
Elementary
School
1441992 My son (name redacted) will never walk or bike to school unless we live right beside the
school and I will still be outside watching
Harrison
North
1442000 Speed/amount of traffic rated #1 concern
Elementary
School
Harrison
North
Elementary
School
1442001 My child lives too far away from the school to walk or bike. This survey doesn't apply to
him
Harrison
North
Elementary
School
1442004 Paper does not talk about out of town, so really isn't geared for our situation
Harrison
North
Elementary
School
1442008 We live too far away to even have this as an option
Harrison
North
Elementary
School
1442015 My kids ride the bus to school. They are the 1st ones on and last ones off. They don't get
off until after 5 pm. I really hate that!
Harrison
North
Elementary
School
1442018 We live on W. Main St. Traffic on this street always scares us. My son is old enough and
careful to stay on sidewalk and watch crossing
Harrison
North
Elementary
School
1442037 I would not let my child walk to or from school. There is a child molester within 5,000
feet of school & park & he's pretty much in our
backyard
Harrison
North
Elementary
School
1442044 I allow my children to walk, however, I watch them from home. I am not comfortable with the crossing to school, due to traffic constantly going through red lights. We had
problems in the past with people not even
"seeing" the crossing guard.
Harrison
North
Elementary
School
1442065 Walking to school is dangerous. There is a lot of sick people out there that prey on small
kids. If they walk, an adult should be with
them
Harrison
North
Elementary
School
1442095 My kids have to be on the bus for an hour to Harrison North and we only live 10 mins.
from Cadiz
Harrison
North
Elementary
School
1442109 My children bus to school from the childcare provider. No adult would be available to
walk with them and route is typically busy with gas & oil traffic
Harrison
North
Elementary
School
1442113 We live too far away to even think about walking or biking to school
Harrison
North
Elementary
School
1442116 Nurse - continuing to BA and masters
Harrison
North
Elementary
School
1442124 We live in the country. My kids will never be able to walk or bike to school
Harrison
North
Elementary
School
1442145 My kids have to ride the bus for an hour and we live only 10 mins from Cadiz
Harrison
North
Elementary
School
1442153 My children will change schools before they would walk or ride a bike. Thank you [name
redacted]
Harrison
North
Elementary
School
1442155 My kids ride the bus. They are the 1st on and last off. I really hate it because they get
home after 5 pm and that is way too long for one to ride, seeing that I only live 5 mins
away from the Hopedale School
All meetings of the Harrison Hills Board of Education are open to the public, in accordance with Ohio Revised Code 122.22. Meeting dates and times are placed on the Harrison Hills City School District website.
APPENDIX C: PUBLIC NOTICE
APPENDIX D: PLEDGE OF SUPPORT – OMEGA
APPENDIX D: PLEDGE OF SUPPORT – MAYOR ZITKO
APPENDIX D: PLEDGE OF SUPPORT – ROB STERLING
APPENDIX D: PLEDGE OF SUPPORT – SCHOOL STAFF
APPENDIX E: INFRASTRUCTURE COUNTERMEASURE
RECOMMENDATIONS - MAP
A
B
D
SR 9
US 250
New School Rd.
New School Location
C
CR 26
APPENDIX F: PUBLIC INVOLVEMENT
Harrison Hills City Schools – First Walk Audit Observations and Recommendations
July 13th, 2016
1. Stoney Ridge Route (Stoney Ridge Apartments to CR 26 to SR 9) Observations
- Low traffic volume in housing loop. - Large concentration of student population (including low income). - ½ mile from school. - Existing dirt path that extends from housing development to fairgrounds at CR 26,
but is overgrown. - CR 26 is dirt/gravel, not ideal for walking. - CR 26 has a water truck well, some of well truck traffic. Not much other traffic. - No lighting, pedestrian signage, or sidewalks along CR 26. - Belmont college will offer courses for students, which is located along route.
Needs:
- Paved walking path from Stoney Ridge Apartments to CR 26 with lights, emergency button for police, and signage.
- Paving of CR 26 with bike path or sidewalk, pedestrian/bike signage, lighting, emergency button.
- Remove truck traffic access to water pump along CR 26 and provide access to another pump in Village of Cadiz.
- Snow removal coordination with Harrison County government along CR 26.
2. Holmes and Martin (To Country Club Rd. and new school entrance) Observations:
- Low volume of traffic on both streets. - Adequate street lighting on both streets. - No bike/ped signage or infrastructure. - Future road crossing on these two streets to County Club road needs many
improvements. o Poor visibility on Country Club Road. o No pavement markings or signage at future intersection. o No intersection ahead information on any road. o No bike/ped safety measures.
APPENDIX G: WALK AUDITS
Needs:
- Bike and Ped signage along Holmes and Martin Streets - Improvements to intersection of Country Club Road and Holmes/Martin Streets
o Bike/ped signage along all streets. o Intersection ahead signage (especially at places of poor visibility along
Country Club). Possible flashing beacon at hill to warn drivers of pedestrian activity.
o Lighting at intersection of Country Club Road. o Pedestrian crossing at Country Club Road intersection. o Confirm that street lighting along Holmes and Martin is functional. Replace
if infrastructure does not function.
3. Oakwood Street and St. Clair Ave.(SR 9) (To the two new entrances to school property)
Observations
- Very little traffic volume on Oakwood – It is a dead-end street. Currently there are plans to extend a trail through the end of the street to the school.
- No lighting along Oakwood or along future trail area - No signage on Oakwood. - Lots of small family homes along Oakwood and St. Clair Avenue – several student
families. - St. Clair Avenue sidewalk is in very poor condition.
o Not ADA compliant. o Missing sections of sidewalk. o Overgrown with vegetation in places. o Broken in many sections.
-No pedestrian crossing from St. Claire Avenue to new school entrance. -Poor visibility along sections of St. Claire Avenue (SR 9).
Needs:
- Pedestrian signage along Oakwood. - Lighting along Oakwood. - Replace sidewalk along St. Claire Avenue. - Ped crossing and RRFB (or other ped signal) across St. Claire Avenue (SR 9) to
entrance to new school.
Harrison Hills City School District
Board of Education 6.46
Policy Manual page 1
Chapter VI – Pupil Personnel
TRANSPORTATION
Transportation between home area and school will be provided for each resident child
attending a State-approved, nonpublic school in accordance with O.R.C. §3327.01.
Transportation for students experiencing homelessness will be provided in accordance
with the McKinney-Vento Act, 42 U.S.C.§11431 et seq.
General Provisions
A. All provisions of law, State Department of Education regulations, and local Board
of Education regulations pertaining to transportation shall be in effect and shall be
applied uniformly to all resident pupils.
B. All determination of distances shall be made by authorized Board of Education
personnel, and such determination shall govern the application of these policies.
C. All determinations of distance shall be by the closest dedicated route and shall be
to the edge of the school lot line from the edge of the home lot line.
D. The supervision of pupils while riding the bus is the direct responsibility of the
driver. Transportation will be denied to pupils whose conduct is such as to disturb
good order and discipline. Such pupils will be referred to the appropriate principal
for such other discipline as may be deemed necessary. The safety of all the pupils
must be the primary concern in such instances.
E. No ineligible pupil may be transported at any time without specific authorization
from the Office of the Superintendent of Schools, or his/her designee. There is no
provision in law for the transportation of ineligible pupils with or without
payment of fees.
F. All exceptions will be granted for a period of one year only and will be reviewed
on an annual basis.
G. Exceptions granted by the administration will be documented in writing,
including rationale for exceptions, to the Board of Education for informational
purposes only.
H. All students must ride their regularly scheduled bus to and from school unless
they have a written request from their parent or legal guardian describing an
emergency or unusual situation. This note must be presented to the building
principal on the morning of the request.
I. No student can be transported outside of the attendance area for his/her school. In
an emergency situation, the student can be transported to another location in the
attendance area. The student will be dropped off at the established stop closest to
the location that is desired.
APPENDIX H: HHCSD TRANSPORTATION POLICY
Harrison Hills City School District
Board of Education 6.46
Policy Manual page 2
Chapter VI – Pupil Personnel
School Bus Transportation Program
In accordance with the standards prescribed by the Ohio Department of Education, the
Board of Education shall present a school bus riding program to all students in
Kindergarten through third grade who are offered bus transportation. Students in
Kindergarten through third grade that transfer into the school system will also be
provided bus safety instruction. The program shall consist of instruction in bus rider
behavior, school bus safety, and the potential problems and hazards associated with
school bus ridership.
Students Experiencing Homelessness
A. Transportation shall be provided to homeless children and youth to and from the
child’s school of origin, if requested by the child’s parent or guardian or the
liaison on behalf of an unaccompanied youth.
B. For transportation other than to the school of origin, transportation services shall
be provided to homeless children and youth that are comparable to services
offered to other students.
C. The district shall work to eliminate transportation issues that act as barriers to the
enrollment of homeless children.