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Transcript of “E” VALUATION Presented by Terry Preston Safe Routes Project Manager WALKSacramento Alexis Kelso...
“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?
Tools
Parent Surveys Class Surveys Walk/Bike Audits Traffic Counts Speed Surveys Collision Data
Noting Conditions
Photos and photo log Maps in the field Aerials Cameras Orange jackets Good shoes
Photo Log
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
Meeting New Friends
Tools of the Road
Some evaluation tools and how to use them
TRAFFIC COUNTS AND SPEED SURVEYS
36,94439,807 3,966
3,515
849
COLLISIONS
Red = Pedestrian
Yellow = Bicycle
Possible Solutions?
• Install a bike lane
• Bicycle safety education
PARENT SURVEYSURVEY
PARENT SURVEY REPORTS
IN-CLASS TRAVEL MODE SURVEY
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
Where It Takes You
Fact and experience-based information
Stronger case for grant and other funding requests
Greater chance of long term success