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Crosswalk Safety Education Actions
Volunteer Training
About the WPC
Nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting walking and making the conditions for walking safe, convenient and attractive in the Portland metropolitan region.
Agenda
6:00pm – Sign In, Welcome, Introductions
6:15pm – Pedestrian Rights & Responsibilities
7:00pm - Anatomy of an Action
7:45pm - Next Steps
8:00pm - Thanks and Goodnight
Ray ThomasPedestrian Rights & Responsibilities
Why Walking?
Health
Safety
Finances
Equity
Environmental benefits
Fostering Community
Emerging Themes
Safe Crossings Walkable Destinations
Universal Access
Action Objectives
Raise awareness regarding the right of way of pedestrians
Reduce collisions and injuries Raise public awareness and generate
positive media attention Create safe streets for everyone.
Partners
Community Policing Agreement
Partnerships allow us all to: Share tools and resources
Broaden message of road safety
Be more proactive
Anatomy of an ActionCrosswalk Safety Education
Setting It Up
Personnel
One model pedestrian (WPC staff)
One to two volunteer spotters
One data recorder
One videographer / photographer
Equipment
Orange cones will mark boundaries for vehicle stopping distances
Clipboards with data sheets will be provided to record needed information for later reporting
Whenever available, photo or video camera usage will provide added documentation
Preparation
Most, but not all, crossing actions will be during daylight hours
Marked and unmarked crossings The decoy will use due care and observe
stopping One cone will be placed at the crosswalk
and another will be placed at the beginning of the measured stopping distance
The spotter will be in a position to observe
Stopping Distances
Operation
Decoy - cross back and forth in the crosswalk, when safe to do so.
Spotter(s) - note the vehicle description, license plate #, violation & lane position.
When possible, a photo or video camera will capture the vehicle’s movement and ID
Time length - 2 to 2.5 hrs
Your MissionShould You Choose to Accept It
Spotter
Job: Note the vehicle description, license plate #, violation & lane position. When possible, a photo or video camera will capture the vehicle’s movement and identification on “film.”
Requirements: Quick, legible handwriting and/or eyesight.
Outreach
Job: Take outreach materials to local shop owners near future crosswalk action and answer any questions they may have.
Requirements: Like talking to people.
Thank YouWe Deeply Appreciate Your Work