ST. HENRY ELEMENTARY & MIDDLE SCHOOLS

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1 ST. HENRY ELEMENTARY & MIDDLE SCHOOLS SAFE ROUTES TO SCHOOL TRAVEL PLAN December 2013 OHIO SAFE ROUTES TO SCHOOL SCHOOL TRAVEL PLAN

2 TABLE OF CONTENTS Table of Contents 2 Section 1: Our Schools 3 School Demographic Data & Body Mass Index 3 Community Stakeholders and the Safe Routes to School Team Contacts 3 Section 2: Our SRTS Vision 5 Section 3: Current Student Travel 6 St. Henry Elementary School Travel Data 6 St. Henry Middle School Travel Data 9 Ohio Safe Routes to School Travel Plan St. Henry Consolidated Local Schools Section 4: Key Issues Impacting Safe Walking and Bicycling to School 12 Section 5: Recommended SRTS Countermeasures 13 Non-infrastructure Countermeasure Recommendations Month SRTS Non-Infrastructure Activity Calendar 15 Infrastructure Countermeasure Recommendations 17 Section 6: Public Input 20 Section 7: Final Plan Pledge of Support 21 Appendix A: Overweight & Obese Students by County Appendix B: Student Travel Maps Appendix C: Student Travel Tallies Appendix D: School Transportation Policy Appendix E: Parent Surveys Appendix F: Infrastructure Countermeasure Recommendations with Aerial Mapping Appendix G: Public Input Materials 2

3 SECTION 1: OUR SCHOOL(S) School District School Name School Address Grades served St. Henry Consolidated Local St. Henry Elementary School 251 E. Columbus St. K-4 School District St. Henry, OH Average Daily Student Enrollment Black, non- Hispanic American Indian or Alaska Native Your School s Students Asian or Pacific Islander Hispanic Multi- Racial White, non- Hispanic Economically Disadvantaged Limited English Proficient Students with Disabilities 335 NA NA NA 3.1% NA 95.2% 13.0% NA 15.1% NA Migrant Ohio Safe Routes to School Travel Plan St. Henry Consolidated Local Schools 3 School District School Name School Address Grades served St. Henry Consolidated Local St. Henry Middle School 381 E. Columbus St. 5-8 School District St. Henry, OH Average Daily Student Enrollment Black, non- Hispanic American Indian or Alaska Native Your School s Students Asian or Pacific Islander Hispanic Multi- Racial White, non- Hispanic Economically Disadvantaged Limited English Proficient Students with Disabilities 308 NA NA NA NA NA 97.0% 9.2% NA 9.7% NA NOTE: This data comes from the Ohio Department of Education s school report card website - reportcard.ohio.gov. Body Mass Index for Ohio s Third Grade Students A review of the Report on the Body Mass Index of Ohio s Third Graders, conducted by the Ohio Department of Health, found that childhood obesity is one of the most important public health issues in Ohio with more than 30 percent of children and adolescents classified as overweight or obese. In a study, it was reported that 32.5% of third grade students living in Mercer County, where St. Henry Elementary and Middle Schools are located, have a prevalence of being overweight or obese. A map showing the percentage of overweight and obese third graders by county can be found in Appendix A. Through physical activity, such as walking or biking to and from school, or educating youth about the importance of an active lifestyle, ODOT s Safe Routes to School Program hopes to foster awareness and prevention to combat this serious public health issue. 1A. Community Stakeholders and the Safe Routes to School Team: School Representatives: Name address 5 E Role: Julie Garke, MS Principal garke.julie@sthenryschools.org Education, Encouragement Sandy Stammen, ES Principal stammen.sandy@sthenryschools.org Education, Encouragement Community Representatives: Name address 5 E Role: Heather Kleinhenz, Parent hkleinhenz@hotmail.com Education, Encouragement Wendi Moorman, Parent wendimoorman@gmail.com Education, Encouragement Kaye Borchers, Choice One kmb@choiceoneengineering.com Engineering Migrant

4 Local Government Representatives: Name address 5 E Role: Ron Gelhaus, Village Administrator sthenry_vil@yahoo.com Evaluation Jeff Mescher, Mayor mesch4@hometowncable.net Education, Encouragement Bill Bohman, Councilman billbohman@hometowncable.net Education, Encouragement Education Representative: Name address 5 E Role: Rod Moorman, moorman.rod@apps.sthenryschools Superintendent.org Education, Encouragement Brian Killian, Transportation Supervisor killian.brian@sthenryschools.org Education, Encouragement Alicia Romer, Teacher, Parent romer.alicia@sthenryschools.org Education, Encouragement Ruth Nerderman, Board Member rnrn06@yahoo.com Education, Encouragement Ohio Safe Routes to School Travel Plan St. Henry Consolidated Local Schools Health Representatives: Name address 5 E Role: Deb Hemmelgarn vhemmelgarn@roadrunner.com Education, Encouragement Public Safety Representatives: Name address 5 E Role: Bob Garman, Police Chief shpd2501@yahoo.com Enforcement 1B. The lead contact for our Plan is: Name: Ron Gelhaus Affiliation: Village Administrator Phone Number: (419) address: sthenry_vil@yahoo.com Mailing address: 371 N. Linn St., St. Henry, OH

5 SECTION 2: OUR SRTS VISION It is the vision of the St. Henry Schools Safe Routes to School Planning Team to create safe routes to walk and bicycle to school to benefit students and residents of the community that will encourage positive lifelong habits and develop pride in their community. Ohio Safe Routes to School Travel Plan St. Henry Consolidated Local Schools 5

6 SECTION 3: CURRENT STUDENT TRAVEL St. Henry Elementary School 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 34 9% Within 1/2 mile of school % Within 1 mile of school % Within 2 miles of school % Ohio Safe Routes to School Travel Plan St. Henry Consolidated Local Schools 6 This information is approximated from the Safe Routes to School Radius Map, provided by the Ohio Department of Transportation. A copy of the map is provided in Appendix B. 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) - # 12% 14% 38% 31% 5% 0% 0% Number of students (afternoon trips) - # 23% 14% 45% 14% 4% 0% 0% Primary walking/ bicycling routes Columbus to Walnut, Columbus to Kenneth, Columbus to homes south of the Village limits. The full student travel tally aggregate is located in Appendix C. 3C. Are there any school or district policies that impact students walking or bicycling to school? District Bus Policy The District will transport students on the following streets: East side of 118 (eastern Ave.); Cooper Drive and Woodland Ave.; Westview Ave. (Burk-SH Road); W. Washington west of tile yard; W Kremer Hoying Road, west of Highland (see map in Appendix D). School Travel Policies The school follows the district s transportation policy (see Appendix D). 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. No, there are separate driveways for family vehicles and school buses.

7 Ohio Safe Routes to School Travel Plan St. Henry Consolidated Local Schools Do all students use the same entrance to the school building in the morning? Yes, all students enter the building at the same location. No, students can use different entrances. If no, describe how students enter the building: Students who are dropped off in cars use a different entrance from students who are bussed. Walkers use a different door. Are all students released at the same time during dismissal? Yes, all students are released at the same time. No, we use a staggered release process (walkers are released first, bus riders second, etc.). If no, describe how dismissal is staggered at your school: Dismissal is staggered by grade level and walkers also are dismissed at a different time. Is school staff involved in either arrival or dismissal? 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, describe how school staff are involved in school arrival and dismissal: Staff is at different building entrances to ensure students arrive safely. Other staff members are in the parking lot to ensure students arrive and exit safely. 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. No, we do not have any adult crossing guards serving our school. If yes, please list the locations for each adult crossing guard: At Main and Walnut and Walnut and Columbus. Are there police officers that help with arrival or dismissal procedures at this school? 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, explain how many officers help and what role they play in arrival or dismissal: Officers do not direct traffic; however there is a regular police presence before and after school enforcing school zone speeds. Are students involved in any arrival or dismissal process (i.e. student safety patrol)? Yes, we have a student safety patrol. No, we do not have a student safety patrol. If yes, describe the role of the student safety patrol at both arrival and dismissal: NA 3E. Parent Attitudes towards walking and biking. Reasons for not allowing children to walk or bicycle to school: Distance Amount of Traffic Along Route Speed of Traffic Along Route Weather or climate Safety of Intersections and Crossings The full results of the Parent Survey are located in Appendix E. 7

8 3F. Safety Issues and Concerns. Parents overwhelming concern is students distance from school; other concerns are students age, volume of and speed of traffic along possible routes, general safety concerns, lack of crosswalks and lack of crossing guards. Intersections of concern cited by parents include Columbus and Kenneth, Columbus and Walnut, Walnut and Sycamore, and Main and Walnut. One parent suggested separating the routes older and young students take on bicycles when entering and exiting the school campus. Another parent cited flow on the school campus as a hindrance to students walking and bicycling to school. Relevant traffic crashes. After reviewing ODOT s SRTS Crash Statistics from , there is no record of any traffic crashes (involving injuries, fatalities, bicycles or pedestrians) within the STP study area. Ohio Safe Routes to School Travel Plan St. Henry Consolidated Local Schools 3G. Walking and bicycling encouragement activities at the school. Activity Bicycle racks at Columbus Street entrance How it encourages walking or bicycling By having a secure place for bicycles, students are more likely to bicycle to school. 8

9 St. Henry Middle School 3H. 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 30 10% Within 1/2 mile of school 95 31% Within 1 mile of school % Within 2 miles of school % This information is approximated from the Safe Routes to School Radius Map, provided by the Ohio Department of Transportation. A copy of the map is provided in Appendix B. Ohio Safe Routes to School Travel Plan St. Henry Consolidated Local Schools 3I. 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) - # 13% 13% 35% 33% 6% 0% 0% Number of students (afternoon trips) - # 17% 14% 37% 25% 6% 0% 0% Primary walking/bicycling routes Exit school, to football field and disperse; Exit school and go east, and disperse to the north and south; very few students if any go to the west of school; Exit school to Columbus then cross 118 or Walnut. The full student travel tally aggregate is located in Appendix C. 3J. Are there any school or district policies that impact students walking or bicycling to school? Please see response to 3C above. The school follows the district s transportation policy (see Appendix D). 3K. 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. 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. No, students can use different entrances. If no, describe how students enter the building: Students who are dropped off in cars use a different entrance from students who are bussed. Walkers use a different door. 9

10 Ohio Safe Routes to School Travel Plan St. Henry Consolidated Local Schools Are all students released at the same time during dismissal? Yes, all students are released at the same time. No, we use a staggered release process (walkers are released first, bus riders second, etc.). If no, describe how dismissal is staggered at your school: NA Is school staff involved in either arrival or dismissal? 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, describe how school staff are involved in school arrival and dismissal: NA 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. No, we do not have any adult crossing guards serving our school. If yes, please list the locations for each adult crossing guard: At Main and Walnut and Walnut and Columbus. Are there police officers that help with arrival or dismissal procedures at this school? 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, explain how many officers help and what role they play in arrival or dismissal: Officers do not direct traffic, however there is a regular police presence before and after school enforcing school zone speeds. Are students involved in any arrival or dismissal process (i.e. student safety patrol)? Yes, we have a student safety patrol. No, we do not have a student safety patrol. If yes, describe the role of the student safety patrol at both arrival and dismissal: NA 3L. Parent Attitudes towards walking and biking. Reasons for not allowing children to walk or bicycle to school: Distance Amount of Traffic Along Route Speed of Traffic Along Route Weather or climate Child's Participation in After School Programs The full results of the survey are located in Appendix E. 3M. Safety Issues and Concerns. Parents concerns are students distance from school and the volume of traffic along potential routes to school. Relevant traffic crashes. After reviewing ODOT s SRTS Crash Statistics from , there is no record of any traffic crashes (involving injuries, fatalities, bicycles or pedestrians) within the STP study area. 10

11 3N. Walking and bicycling encouragement activities at the school. Activity Adding a bicycle safety unit to Health & PE classes curriculum How it encourages walking or bicycling When students know how to bicycle to school safely, they are more likely to ride their bicycles to school. Ohio Safe Routes to School Travel Plan St. Henry Consolidated Local Schools 11

12 SECTION 4: KEY ISSUES IMPACTING SAFE WALKING AND BICYCLING TO SCHOOL Issue/Description Ohio Safe Routes to School Travel Plan St. Henry Consolidated Local Schools 1. Issue: Distance The School District covers a rural area; many of the students homes are multiple miles away from the school campus. These rural areas lack much of the infrastructure that accommodates walking and biking. 2. Issue: Amount of Traffic Along Route SR 118 and SR 119 are busy routes which discourages parents from allowing students to walk and bicycle to school on it. 3. Issue: Speed of Traffic Along Route SR 118 and SR 119 are busy routes which discourages parents from allowing students to walk and bicycle to school on it. 4. Issue: Safety of Intersections and Crossings There is a concern of safety at intersection crosswalks and pedestrian signals on SR 118 and SR 119 along student travel routes. 12

13 SECTION 5: RECOMMENDED SRTS COUNTERMEASURES 5A. Non-infrastructure Countermeasure Recommendations EDUCATION COUNTERMEASURES: A description of the education strategies to be implemented within the next 12 months. Ohio Safe Routes to School Travel Plan St. Henry Consolidated Local Schools Issue Parents don t know about the availability or benefits of walking and biking to school. There is a general lack of pedestrian and bicycle safety knowledge. Students do not know how to walk and bicycle to school safely. Children do not know how to bicycle to school safely. Children do not know how to walk or bicycle to school safely. Inexperienced and potentially distracted high school drivers are on the same school campus as elementary and middle school students EDUCATION Countermeasure Host an SRTS Meeting to inform parents about district s plans and goals. Show ODOT s Every Move You Make, Keep it Safe video. Incorporate SRTS Curriculum with health and fitness into PE and health class curricula. Develop and implement Bike Rodeo for 2 nd and 3 rd grade students. Safety City for incoming Kindergarteners, provides them with general safety related to walking, automobiles, buses, etc. Host ODOT s Distracted Driver Simulator at a school or community event to educate new drivers on the dangers associated with distracted driving. Medium and Long Term Strategies (past 12 months): 1. Continue to incorporate pedestrian and bicycle education activities into the curriculum. 2. Continue bike rodeo program. 3. Continue Safety City program. ENCOURAGEMENT COUNTERMEASURES: A description of the encouragement strategies to be implemented within the next 12 months. Issue Lack of bicycle and walking encouragement programs. Need additional student safety measures. ENCOURAGEMENT Countermeasure Create a Walk and Ride program for ES and MS students. Develop and implement a Walking School Bus program for ES students. 13

14 Need to encourage more students to walk to school. Need to encourage more students to bike to school. Participate in International Walk to School Day. Participate in International Bike to School Day Medium and Long Term Strategies (past 12 months): 1. Expand Walk and Ride program into a frequent bicycle/walker rewards program with competition between classes or grade levels based on miles walked. 2. Work with parents to establish walking school bus routes and volunteers at the beginning of each school year. ENFORCEMENT COUNTERMEASURES: A description of the enforcement strategies to be implemented within the next 12 months. Ohio Safe Routes to School Travel Plan St. Henry Consolidated Local Schools Speeding. Issue Driver Behavior on school campus. School Crossing safety. ENFORCEMENT Countermeasure Targeted enforcement, consider progressive ticketing. Enforce school zone speed limits. Create student safety patrol through the AAA Crossing Guard Program. Provide adult school crossing guards at Intersections: Kremer-Hoying/Walnut and Walnut/Washington. Contact AAA for equipment; schedule ODOT s adult crossing guard training. Medium and Long Term Strategies (past 12 months): 1. Consider speed trailers during specific times of the year back to school in fall, after winter and spring breaks. 2. Continue student safety patrol. EVALUATION COUNTERMEASURES: A description of the evaluation strategies to be implemented within the next 12 months. Issue Sustainability of the Student Travel Plan. Sustainability of the Student Travel Plan. Sustainability of the Student Travel Plan. EVALUATION Medium and Long Term Strategies (past 12 months): 1. Conduct Parent Surveys annually. 2. Conduct Student Tallies annually. 3. Evaluate and Update the Plan as Needed. 4. Review school policies annually. Countermeasure Conduct Parent Surveys annually. Conduct Student Tallies annually. Evaluate and Update the Plan annually. 14

15 5B. Your 12-Month SRTS Non-Infrastructure Activity Calendar. Ohio s Safe Routes to School Travel Plan St. Henry Consolidated Local Schools Non-Infrastructure Countermeasure Participate in International Bike to School week. May Lead: Team Lead, Superintendent, Elementary and Middle School Principals Participate in International Walk to School Month Lead: Team Lead, Superintendent, Elementary and Middle School Principals Establish Bike Rodeo for 2 nd and 3rd graders Lead: Team Lead, Police Department, Superintendent Establish Safety Town for incoming kindergarteners Lead: Team Lead, Police Department, Superintendent Create Walk and Ride program at Elementary and Middle Schools Lead: Elementary and Middle School Principals, Superintendent, Village Additional adult crossing guards equipment from AAA, training from ODOT Lead: Team Lead, Superintendent Education: Incorporate bike helmet safety information, Every Move video and ODOT SRTS curriculum Into PE and health class curricula Lead: Superintendent, Elementary and Middle School Principals Education: Host ODOT s Distracted Driver Simulator at a school or community event. Lead: Superintendent PLAN IMPLEMENT PLAN IMPLEMENT PLAN IMPLEMENT PLAN IMPLEMENT PLAN IMPLEMENT PLAN IMPLEMENT PLAN IMPLEMENT PLAN IMPLEMENT Jun Jul Aug Sept Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May 15

16 Ohio s Safe Routes to School Travel Plan St. Henry Consolidated Local Schools Conduct student travel tallies and Parent Surveys 2014 (annually) Lead: Team Lead, Superintendent Review school policies annually Lead: School Board, Superintendent Establish Walking School Bus program Lead: Team Lead, Superintendent, ES Principal Enforce speed limits in front of school campus Lead: Village Police Department Targeted enforcement and possible progressive ticketing Lead: Village Police Department Create student safety patrol Lead: Team Lead, AAA, Superintendent, Elementary and Middle School Principals Hold SRTS informational meeting Lead: Elementary and Middle School Principals, Superintendent, Team Lead PLAN IMPLEMENT PLAN IMPLEMENT PLAN IMPLEMENT PLAN IMPLEMENT PLAN IMPLEMENT PLAN IMPLEMENT PLAN IMPLEMENT 16

17 Ohio s Safe Routes to School Travel Plan St. Henry Consolidated Local Schools Map ID A B C-1 C-2 5C. Infrastructure Countermeasure Recommendations. After identifying the engineering strategies that are appropriate and feasible, the team developed a list of infrastructure countermeasure recommendations for each school, which are included in the tables below. See Appendix F for aerial mapping of the Infrastructure Countermeasure Recommendations. Estimated costs shown below are planning level estimates including major construction items such as concrete walk, excavation, embankment, and curb ramps. Miscellaneous costs such as erosion control, maintaining traffic, construction layout and mobilization have also been included. A 20% engineering design fee and an additional 15% for construction contingencies is also included in the estimates. Costs for right of way (if any) have not been included. St. Henry Elementary & Middle Schools Location Issue Countermeasure Timeframe Priority St. Henry Elementary & Middle Schools. S. Walnut St. midblock crosswalk between the Elementary & Middle Schools. E. Main St. school crosswalk, 70 west of Linn St. E. Main St. school crosswalk, 70 west of Linn St. Many students ride their bicycles to school but there are not enough bicycle racks to accommodate all the bicycles. The sidewalk runs diagonally across S. Walnut St. and does not have ODOT compliant school crossing signing. The signing and pavement marking is not ODOT compliant. There are pedestrian and vehicle conflicts between right-turning vehicles exiting the school parking lot and pedestrians attempting to cross E. Main St. Traffic on E. Main St. (SR 119) does not always stop for pedestrians in the crosswalk during school arrival and dismissal periods. Add one additional bicycle rack to each of the Elementary School and Middle School bicycle rack locations. Re-align crosswalk to 90 degrees across S. Walnut St. and align to the front of the Catechism Center. Add school crossing signing and pavement marking* package. Upgrade the signing and marking* package to be ODOT compliant. Add an R10-15 TURNING TRAFFIC MUST YIELD TO PEDESTRIANS sign for traffic exiting the school parking lot. Install an RRFB (Rectangular Rapid Flashing Beacon) at this crosswalk. Medium Term Medium Term Medium Term Medium Term High High High High Jurisdiction Responsible Village of St. Henry Village of St. Henry Village of St. Henry Village of St. Henry Estimated Cost $4,600 $13,800 $3,200 $15,200 Possible Funding Source(s) - Village of St. Henry - ODOT SRTS funds - Village of St. Henry - ODOT SRTS funds - Village of St. Henry - ODOT SRTS funds - Village of St. Henry - ODOT SRTS funds Status Public Priority #1 17

18 Ohio s Safe Routes to School Travel Plan St. Henry Consolidated Local Schools D E F G H The school crosswalk at the intersection of E. Columbus St. and Kenneth St. The school crosswalk at the intersection of Main St. and Sycamore St. The crosswalk at the intersection of E. Columbus St. and S. Eastern Ave. (SR 118). Various sidewalk sections along W. and E. Columbus St. have a 2 or greater difference in levels of adjoining sections. Intersection of Kremer-Hoying Rd. & Walnut St. The crosswalk signing and pavement marking is not ODOT compliant. The crosswalk signing and pavement marking is not ODOT compliant. This crosswalk is signed and marked as a school crosswalk although it is not located adjacent to the schools. These elevation differentials create an unsafe condition for pedestrians and bicyclists using the sidewalk. This intersection serves a number of walking school children and there are no signs, markings or other crossing devices. Upgrade the signing and pavement marking* package to be ODOT compliant. Upgrade the signing and pavement marking package to be ODOT compliant. Relocate northern crosswalk* with 2 new ADA ramps. Install RRFB (Rectangular Rapid Flashing Beacon) at the intersection for the northern crosswalk. Add standard crosswalk advance signing. Upgrade the crosswalk markings. Remove these sections of sidewalk on W. and E. Columbus St. and replace with new sidewalk sections to create a level sidewalk and a safer condition. (Note: These improvements are part of an overall corridor improvement in the Village of St. Henry) Install standard crosswalk advance signing package and crosswalk markings*. Install an RRFB (Rectangular Rapid Flashing Beacon) at this intersection. Medium Term Medium Term Medium Term Medium Term Medium Term High High High High High Village of St. Henry Village of St. Henry Village of St. Henry Village of St. Henry Village of St. Henry $5,100 $5,900 $31,200 $9,000 $3,200 $15,200 - Village of St. Henry - ODOT SRTS funds - Village of St. Henry - ODOT SRTS funds - Village of St. Henry - ODOT SRTS funds - Village of St. Henry - ODOT SRTS funds - Village of St. Henry - ODOT SRTS funds 18

19 Ohio s Safe Routes to School Travel Plan St. Henry Consolidated Local Schools I J K L M Intersection of Kremer-Hoying Rd. & Cherry St. Intersection of Washington St. & Walnut St. Intersection of Columbus St. & Walnut St. Intersection of Walnut St. & Beckman Ave. Intersection of Beckman Ave. & Kenneth Dr. There are no standard crosswalk markings and signs at this intersection. There are no standard crosswalk markings and signs at this intersection which is on the primary walking route from the north. There are no standard crosswalk markings and signs at this intersection. There are no standard crosswalk markings and signs at this intersection. There are no standard crosswalk markings and signs at this intersection. Install standard crosswalk advance signing package and crosswalk markings*. Install standard crosswalk advance signing package and crosswalk markings*. Install an RRFB (Rectangular Rapid Flashing Beacon) at this crosswalk. Install standard crosswalk advance signing package and crosswalk markings*. Install standard crosswalk advance signing package and crosswalk markings*. Install standard crosswalk advance signing package and crosswalk markings*. Medium Term Medium Term Medium Term Medium Term Medium Term *Note: All school crosswalk markings to be upgraded to ladder style markings. High High High High High Village of St. Henry Village of St. Henry Village of St. Henry Village of St. Henry Village of St. Henry $3,200 $3,200 $15,200 $3,200 $3,200 $3,200 - Village of St. Henry - ODOT SRTS funds - Village of St. Henry - ODOT SRTS funds - Village of St. Henry - ODOT SRTS funds - Village of St. Henry - ODOT SRTS funds - Village of St. Henry - ODOT SRTS funds 19

20 SECTION6: PUBLIC INPUT Public Input Process: Stakeholder Meeting Date: September 3, 2013 Target Audience: Community Stakeholders Key Input Received: Overview of SRTS and the STP. Provided opportunity for comments and suggestions. Gathered Information for potential Non-Infrastructure and Infrastructure Countermeasures. Observed Dismissal & Conducted Walk Audit. Reviewed Next Steps of the SRTS Process. Ohio s Safe Routes to School Travel Plan St. Henry Consolidated Local Schools 20 Public Input Process: Public Meeting Date: October 28, 2013 Target Audience: School community, residents, village officials and task force members. Key Input Received: Overview of SRTS and the STP. Reviewed Non-Infrastructure and Infrastructure Countermeasures. Reviewed Next Steps of the SRTS Process. Provided the opportunity for public comments. Based on public comments during the meeting some Infrastructure Countermeasures were changed and updated in Section 5C and exhibits in Appendix F. Infrastructure Countermeasure C was renamed C-1 and not changed. Infrastructure Countermeasure C-2 (suggested as Countermeasure H at the meeting) was added. C-2 includes the installation an RRFB (Rectangular Rapid Flashing Beacon) at the crosswalk at Linn and E. Main St. Infrastructure Countermeasure F was updated to show that the northern crosswalk would be relocated and utilized for the RRFB, rather than the southern crosswalk. Again based on public comments during the meeting some Non-Infrastructure Countermeasures were also changed and updated in Section 5A and 5B. A new Non-Infrastructure Countermeasure was added under the Education Countermeasures that would include hosting ODOT s Distracted Driver Simulator at a school or community event to educate new drivers on the dangers associated with distracted driving. Based on ODOT Guidance, a Non-Infrastructure Countermeasure that was included under Enforcement, Speed feedback signs, was removed. A majority of the meeting attendee s preferred Infrastructure Countermeasure C-2 (added and shown as H at the meeting) which would include the installation of an RRFB (Rectangular Rapid Flashing Beacon) at the crosswalk at Linn and E. Main Streets. A note was added to the status column in the Infrastructure Countermeasure table noting this option is listed as: Public Priority #1. In addition Enforcing the school zone speed limits was favored as the top Non- Infrastructure Countermeasure. Additional Countermeasures (H-M) were added in Section 5C and Appendix F, following a parent meeting on with the SRTS Community Stakeholders team. See Appendix G for public input materials.

21 SECTION 7: FINAL PLAN PLEDGE OF SUPPORT Parents and staff at St. Henry Elementary and Middle Schools, the Village of St. Henry and the St. Henry Safe Routes to School planning team are joining together to improve safety and encourage more students to walk and bicycle to school. By implementing our Safe Routes to School Travel Plan, our vision is to create safe routes to walk and bicycle to school to benefit students and residents of the community that will encourage positive lifelong habits and develop pride in their community. Ohio s Safe Routes to School Travel Plan St. Henry Consolidated Local Schools The undersigned are fully supportive of St. Henry Elementary and Middle School s Safe Routes to School Travel Plan and program, and pledge to support their efforts and provide resources as appropriate. 21

22 APPENDIX A: OVERWEIGHT & OBESE STUDENTS BY COUNTY

23 I BMI Results Figure 2B Overweight and obesity among Ohio 3rd graders by county, Ashtabula Williams Fulton Lucas Ottawa Lake Geauga Defiance Paulding Van Wert Mercer Darke Henry Putnam Allen Auglaize Shelby Miami Wood Hancock Hardin Logan Champaign Cuyahoga Trumbull Sandusky Erie Lorain Portage Huron Medina Summit Seneca Wyandot Marion Union Mahoning Ashland Crawford Richland Wayne Stark Columbiana Carroll Holmes Morrow Jefferson Knox Tuscarawas Coshocton Harrison Delaware Licking Guernsey Muskingum Belmont Madison Franklin Preble Butler Hamilton Clark Montgomery Greene Warren Clinton Clermont Brown Fayette Highland Adams Pickaway Ross Pike Scioto Fairfield Hocking Vinton Jackson Perry Athens Meigs Gallia Morgan Noble Washington Monroe Prevalence (%) of overweight/ obesity No Data Lawrence In Ohio between and we observed 10 counties with significantly lower overweight/obesity prevalence between and , and eight counties with significantly higher overweight/obesity prevalence (For specific county estimates, see Appendix B). Note: Prevalence = 34.7% Ohio Department of Health 7

24 APPENDIX B: STUDENT TRAVEL MAPS

25 St. Henry Elementary School - St. Henry Schools - Mercer Co k POST RD WESSEL RD CARTHAGENA RD BURKETTSVILLE ST HEN RD (CR-81) CARTHAGENA RD (CR-60) SR-118 SR W KREMER HOYING RD (CR-50) E KREMER HOYING RD (CR-50) KREMER HOYING RD (CR-50) LANGE RD (CR-40) BURKETTSVILLE ST HEN RD (CR-81) MAIN ST k EASTERN AVE SR SR-119 FLEETFOOT RD POST RD TOBE RD FT REC MINSTER RD (CR-30) DULL RD k School Students Roads by Type Interstate Route US Route State Route Freeway Ramp County Roads Township Roads Radius (Miles) City Boundary County Boundary State Boundary Date: 10/11/2012 Total Enrollment = 361 q Feet ,500 3,000 4, Minutes to Walk

26 St. Henry Middle School - St. Henry Schools - Mercer Co k WESSEL RD CARTHAGENA RD BURKETTSVILLE ST HEN RD (CR-81) CARTHAGENA RD (CR-60) SR-118 SR W KREMER HOYING RD (CR-50) E KREMER HOYING RD (CR-50) KREMER HOYING RD (CR-50) LANGE RD (CR-40) BURKETTSVILLE ST HEN RD (CR-81) MAIN ST k EASTERN AVE SR SR-119 FLEETFOOT RD POST RD TOBE RD FT REC MINSTER RD (CR-30) DULL RD k School Students Roads by Type Interstate Route US Route State Route Freeway Ramp County Roads Township Roads Radius (Miles) City Boundary County Boundary State Boundary Date: 10/15/2012 Total Enrollment = 307 q Feet ,500 3,000 4, Minutes to Walk

27 APPENDIX F: INFRASTRUCTURE COUNTERMEASURE RECOMMENDATIONS with AERIAL MAPPING

28 BURKETTSVILLE ST HEN RD W MAIN ST WESTERN AVE LOGAN ST CENTER ST W KREMER HOYING RD W WASHINGTON ST RAILROAD ST W COLUMBUS ST BUCKEYE ST PINE LN ST. HENRY - STP St. Henry Elementary and Middle Schools - Sites A-M 1/2 Mile «H 1/4 Mile RINDERLE DR ELM ST HIGHLAND ST «E S SYCAMORE ST N SYCAMORE ST ST. HENRY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL «G «A nm OAK ST LEWIS AVE CIRCLE DR MAPLE ST SPRING ST PARK ST «G PARKVIEW ST ANTHONY DR «J «B!(!( «K S WALNUT ST N WALNUT ST WILLOW ST «A «D KENNETH DR nm ST. HENRY MIDDLE «I E WASHINGTON ST JOHN ST CHERRY ST «C-1 E MAIN ST «G LORINE DR GEIER AVE BERNARD AVE BALCONY DR LINN ST SCHOOL FOREST ST «C-2 «G LINN ST E COLUMBUS ST LINN ST W SUN SET AVE EASTVIEW DR JOE ST COMMERCIAL DR CE D AR D R OAK HILL DR COUNTRY LN «F N EASTERN AVE E KREMER HOYING RD ST RTE 119 JIM LACHEY DR STACHLER DR Aerial Source: OGRIP 2012 «L LEGEND 5' Proposed Sidewalk LANGE RD Intersection/Crossing Upgrade «M BECKMAN AVE!( SPRUCE ST GRAY ST HICKORY ST PLUM ST CHESTNUT ST Rectangular Rapid Flashing Beacon (RRFB) Bicycle Rack SCARLET ST ST RTE 118 S EASTERN AVE ASH ST Document Path: J:\GIS\Projects\12152_MER_StHenry\Prop_Sidewalks_buffers.mxd Middle School Students Elementary School Students Date: 12/4/ ,600 Feet I

29 ST. HENRY - STP St. Henry Elementary and Middle Schools - Sites A-M ST RTE 119 S WESTVIEW AVE BURKETTSVILLE ST HEN RD W MAIN ST WESTERN AVE LOGAN ST CENTER ST W KREMER HOYING RD W WASHINGTON ST RAILROAD ST W COLUMBUS ST BUCKEYE ST PINE LN «H «I «J «E «C-1 ST. HENRY «B «C-2 «A «G SCHOOL RINDERLE DR ELM ST HIGHLAND ST S SYCAMORE ST N SYCAMORE ST ELEMENTARY SCHOOL «A nm OAK ST LEWIS AVE CIRCLE DR MAPLE ST SPRING ST PARK ST «G PARKVIEW ST ANTHONY DR E KREMER HOYING RD!(!( S WALNUT ST N WALNUT ST «K WILLOW ST «D KENNETH DR E WASHINGTON ST JOHN ST E MAIN ST nm ST. HENRY MIDDLE «G LORINE DR GEIER AVE BERNARD AVE BALCONY DR LINN ST FOREST ST E COLUMBUS ST «G LINN ST LINN ST W SUN SET AVE EASTVIEW DR JOE ST COMMERCIAL DR CE D AR D R OAK HILL DR COUNTRY LN «F N EASTERN AVE JIM LACHEY DR ST RTE 119 STACHLER DR BURKETTSVILLE ST HEN RD LANGE RD «L «M BECKMAN AVE SPRUCE ST GRAY ST HICKORY ST PLUM ST CHESTNUT ST SCARLET ST S EASTERN AVE ASH ST Document Path: J:\GIS\Projects\12152_MER_StHenry\Prop_Sidewalks.mxd ST RTE 118 Aerial Source: OGRIP 2012 LEGEND 5' Proposed Sidewalk Intersection/Crossing Upgrade!( Rectangular Rapid Flashing Beacon (RRFB) Bicycle Rack Middle School Students Elementary School Students Date: 12/4/ ,600 Feet I

30 ST. HENRY - STP Proposed Signs/Supports CROSSWALK LINES LADDER STYLE X X X X X X E COLUMBUS ST X X X X X X REMOVE EXISTING CROSSWALK LINES S EASTERN AVE Aerial Source: OGRIP 2012 Sign Support RRFB LEGEND ADA Ramps (Ex.) ADA Ramps (Prop.) Document Path: J:\GIS\Projects\12152_MER_StHenry\Prop_RRFP.mxd Date: 10/30/ I Feet

31 ST. HENRY ELEMENTARY & MIDDLE SCHOOLS NON-INFRASTRUCTURE COUNTERMEASURES 1. Host an SRTS Meeting to inform parents about the District s plans & goals. 2. Show ODOT s Every Move You Make, Keep It Safe video. 3. Incorporate SRTS curriculum w/ health & fitness into PE & health class curricula. 4. Develop & implement a Bike Rodeo for 2nd & 3rd grade students. 5. Participate in Safety City for Kindergartners. 6. Host ODOT s Distracted Driver Simulator at a school or community event. 7. Create a Walk & Ride program. 8. Develop & implement a Walking School Bus program for ES students. 9. Participate in International Walk to School Day. 10. Participate in International Bike to School Day. 11. Employ target enforcement & consider progressive ticketing. 12. Enforce school zone speed limits. 13. Create student safety patrol program. 14. Contact AAA for equipment & attend ODOT s adult crossing guard training.

32 ST. HENRY ELEMENTARY & MIDDLE SCHOOLS INFRASTRUCTURE COUNTERMEASURES A. Add one additional bicycle rack to each of the Elementary School and Middle School bicycle rack locations. B. Re-align crosswalk to 90 degrees across S. Walnut St. and align to the front of the Catechism Center. Add school crossing signing and pavement marking package C-1. Upgrade the signing and marking package to be ODOT compliant. Add an R10-15 TURNING TRAFFIC MUST YIELD TO PEDESTRIANS sign for traffic exiting the school parking lot. Note: Following the public meeting - Infrastructure Countermeasure C was renamed C-1 and not changed. C-2. Install an RRFB (Rectangular Rapid Flashing Beacon) at East Main St. and Linn St. Note: During the public meeting - Infrastructure Countermeasure C-2 (suggested as Countermeasure H at the meeting) was added. D. Upgrade the signing and pavement marking package to be ODOT compliant. E. Upgrade the signing and pavement marking package to be ODOT compliant. F. Relocate northern crosswalk with 2 new ADA ramps. Install RRFB (Rectangular Rapid Flashing Beacon) at the intersection for the northern crosswalk. Add standard crosswalk advance signing. Upgrade the crosswalk markings. Note: During the meeting - Infrastructure Countermeasure F was updated to show that the northern crosswalk would be relocated and utilized for the RRFB, rather than the southern crosswalk. G. Remove these sections of sidewalk on W. and E. Columbus St. and replace with new sidewalk sections to create a level sidewalk and a safer condition. (Note: These improvements are part of an overall corridor improvement in the Village of St. Henry).

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39 St. Henry Elementary & Middle Schools Travel Plan

40 What is Safe Routes to School? Safe Routes to School (SRTS) is a national and international movement to create safe, convenient and fun opportunities for children to bicycle and walk to and from schools.

41 What is Safe Routes to School? The program encourages and enables students in grades K through 8 to safely walk and bicycle to and from school.

42 What is Safe Routes to School? Walking School Bus New Sidewalks and Crossings Everything in Between

43 Who Does SRTS Serve? In Ohio 1.2 million students and over 3,000 K-8 schools.

44 Why Safe Routes to School Matters About one block from the school the sidewalk disappears and sometimes reappears across the street. Students have to walk through yards or walk in the street on their way to school and back home. Abbie Leslie, West Elementary School Lancaster, Ohio

45 Why Safe Routes to School Matters This picture shows a bird s eye view of an uneven sidewalk about two blocks from West Elementary. I think this sidewalk should be leveled out to make it safer for everyone. Christian Lauderbaugh, West Elementary School Lancaster, Ohio

46 Safe Routes to School Goals Goals 1. Improve the environment around schools to encourage walking and bicycling to and from school. 2. Expand the school s curriculum and activities to include safety and education programs for pedestrians and cyclists. 3. Hold events to encourage walking and Bicycling.

47 The 5 E s: Improving School Safety Education Encouragement Enforcement Engineering Evaluation

48 The 5 E s: Improving School Safety 1. EDUCATE students and parents regarding safe nonmotorized travel. 2. ENCOURAGE students to safely walk or bike to and from school. 3. ENFORCE rules and laws to keep pedestrians and bicyclists safe. 4. ENGINEER environmental changes for safe passage. 5. EVALUATE the impact of SRTS.

49 Developing the School Travel Plan Start a SRTS program in your community by developing a School Travel Plan: 1. Bring the right people together. 2. Gather information and identify issues. 3. Identify solutions. 4. Implement your plan.

50 Developing the School Travel Plan The School Travel Plan was Developed by the SRTS Team by completing the following tasks: 1. Held Discussions with School Administrators 2. Reviewed Parent Surveys 3. Collected Student Travel Tallies 4. Prepared School Population Maps 5. Conducted Walk Audits 6. Observed Arrival and Dismissal of Students 7. Reviewed Crash Data

51 Overview of the School Travel Plan 1. The SRTS Team s Vision 2. Current School Travel Information 3. Issues Identified 4. Non-Infrastructure Countermeasures 5. Infrastructure Countermeasures

52 Overview of the School Travel Plan The Vision Statement The vision of the St. Henry Safe Routes to School Planning Team is to create safe routes to walk and bicycle to school to benefit students and residents of the community that will encourage positive lifelong habits and develop pride in their community.

53 St. Henry Elementary School Distance From School Number of Students % of Student Body Within 1/4 mile Within 1/2 mile Within 1 mile Within 2 miles 34 9% % % %

54 St. Henry Middle School Distance From School Number of Students % of Student Body Within 1/4 mile Within 1/2 mile Within 1 mile Within 2 miles 30 10% 95 31% % %

55 Issues Identified Distance Between School & Student Residences Amount of Traffic Along the Route Speed of Traffic Along the Route Safety of Intersections & Crossings

56 Non-Infrastructure Countermeasures EDUCATION Host an SRTS Meeting to inform parents about the District s plans & goals. Show ODOT s Every Move You Make, Keep It Safe video. Incorporate SRTS Curriculum w/ health and fitness into PE & Health class curricula.

57 Non-Infrastructure Countermeasures EDUCATION Develop & implement a Bike Rodeo for 2nd & 3rd grade students. Participate in Safety City for Kindergartners.

58 Non-Infrastructure Countermeasures ENCOURAGEMENT Create a Walk & Ride program. Develop & implement a Walking School Bus program for Elementary School students. Participate in International Walk to School Day & International Bike to School Day.

59 Non-Infrastructure Countermeasures ENFORCEMENT Employ target enforcement & consider progressive ticketing. Utilize speed feedback signs. Enforce school zone speed limits. Create student safety patrol program. Contact AAA for equipment & attend ODOT s adult crossing guard training.

60 Non-Infrastructure Countermeasures EVALUATION Conduct Annual Parent Surveys Conduct Annual Parent Tallies Review School Policies Annually

61 Infrastructure Countermeasures ENGINEERING From a list of Appropriate and Feasible Engineering Strategies, the Team Developed a List of INFRASTRUCTURE COUNTERMEASURES for Each School.

62 Infrastructure Countermeasures ENGINEERING St. Henry Elementary & Middle Schools Infrastructure Countermeasures

63 Infrastructure Countermeasures ST. HENRY ELEMENTARY & MIDDLE SCHOOL A. Add one additional bicycle rack to each of the Elementary School and Middle School bicycle rack locations. B. Re-align crosswalk to 90 degrees across S. Walnut St. and align to the front of the Catechism Center. Add school crossing signing and pavement marking package. C. Upgrade the signing and marking package to be ODOT compliant. Add an R10-15 TURNING TRAFFIC MUST YIELD TO PEDESTRIANS sign for traffic exiting the school parking lot. D. Upgrade the signing and pavement marking package to be ODOT compliant.

64 Infrastructure Countermeasures ST. HENRY ELEMENTARY & MIDDLE SCHOOL continued E. Upgrade the signing and pavement marking package to be ODOT compliant. F. Install an RRFB (Rectangular Rapid Flashing Beacon) at the intersection for the south crosswalk. Add standard crosswalk advance signing. Upgrade the crosswalk markings. G. Remove these sections of sidewalk on W. and E. Columbus St. and replace with new sidewalk sections to create a level sidewalk and a safer condition. (Note: These improvements are part of an overall corridor improvement in the Village of St. Henry)

65 Infrastructure Countermeasures Infrastructure Countermeasure F - Detail

66 Questions? Justin Yoh, P.E. District 7 SRTS Coordinator Ohio Department of Transportation Justin.Yoh@dot.state.oh.us Jim Brenneman, P.E. Senior Project Manager M E/IBI Group jim.brenneman@ibigroup.com

67 OHIO SAFE ROUTES TO SCHOOL THANK YOU