CHILLICOTHE CITY SCHOOLS. SAFE ROUTES TO SCHOOL TRAVEL PLANS for Allen, Mt. Logan, Tiffin & Worthington Elementary Schools January 2013

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1 CHILLICOTHE CITY SCHOOLS SAFE ROUTES TO SCHOOL TRAVEL PLANS for Allen, Mt. Logan, Tiffin & Worthington Elementary Schools January 2013

2 i Ohio s Safe Routes to School Travel Plan Template TABLE OF CONTENTS Introduction... 1 Our Schools... 1 Target Schools... 1 Community Stakeholders and the Safe Routes to School Team... 2 Vision Statement... 3 Current Student Travel... 3 District Transportation Policy... 4 Allen Elementary... 4 Students Living Within Walking and Bicycling Distance of School... 4 Amount and Routes of Students Currently Walking and Bicycling to School... 4 School or District Policy that Impacts Students Walking and Bicycling to School... 5 School Arrival and Dismissal Process... 5 Parent Attitudes Towards Walking and Bicycling to School... 5 Safety Issues and Concerns... 6 Relevant Traffic Crashes... 6 Walking and Bicycling Encouragement Activities at the School... 6 Mount Logan Elementary... 6 Students Living Within Walking and Bicycling Distance of School... 6 Amount and Routes of Students Currently Walking and Bicycling to School... 7 School or District Policy that Impacts Students Walking and Bicycling to School... 7 School Arrival and Dismissal Process... 8 Parent Attitudes Towards Walking and Bicycling to School... 8 Safety Issues and Concerns... 8 Relevant Traffic Crashes... 8 Walking and Bicycling Encouragement Activities at the School... 9 Tiffin Elementary... 9 Students Living Within Walking and Bicycling Distance of School... 9 Amount and Routes of Students Currently Walking and Bicycling to School... 9 School or District Policy that Impacts Students Walking and Bicycling to School... 9 School Arrival and Dismissal Process... 9 Parent Attitudes Towards Walking and Bicycling to School Safety Issues and Concerns Relevant Traffic Crashes Walking and Bicycling Encouragement Activities at the School Worthington Elementary Students Living Within Walking and Bicycling Distance of School Amount and Routes of Students Currently Walking and Bicycling to School School or District Policy that Impacts Students Walking and Bicycling to School... 12

3 Ohio s Safe Routes to School Travel Plan Template School Arrival and Dismissal Process Parent Attitudes Towards Walking and Bicycling to School Safety Issues and Concerns Relevant Traffic Crashes Walking and Bicycling Encouragement Activities at the School Key Issues Impacting Safe Walking and Bicycling to School Allen Elementary Mount Logan Elementary Tiffin Elementary Worthington Elementary Recommended SRTS Countermeasures Non Infrastructure Countermeasures Education Encouragement Enforcement Evaluation Month Non Infrastructure Calendar Infrastructure Countermeasures Allen Elementary Mount Logan Elementary Tiffin Elementary Worthington Elementary Public Involvement Final Pledge of Support Table of Appendices APPENDIX A Student Radius Maps APPENDIX B Student Travel Tallies APPENDIX C Parent Surveys APPENDIX D Infrastructure Countermeasure Maps APPENDIX E Public Meeting Notice ii

4 INTRODUCTION Safe Routes to School Program Safe Routes to School (SRTS) program is a federally funded, community based initiative to create safe, convenient, and fun opportunities for children to bicycle and walk to and from schools. The program has been designed to reverse the decline in children walking and bicycling to schools, and to help address the alarming nationwide trend toward childhood obesity and inactivity. A task SRTS Team representing diverse sectors of the City of was convened in May of 2012 and has met regularly since that time to develop and implement a SRTS Improvement Plan for schools in the City School District. The schools include Allen Elementary School, Mt. Logan Elementary School, Tiffin Elementary School, and Worthington Elementary School. Using the five E s in walking and bicycling safety: Engineering, Education, Enforcement, Encouragement and Evaluation, the task force identified how current conditions could be improved to make it safer and more attractive for children to walk and bicycle to school. Engineering refers to infrastructure projects that improve the pedestrian and bicycle environment within two miles of a school. The other E s refer to non infrastructure programs that are intended to affect student or driver behavior to result in more walking and biking to school. Ohio s Safe Routes to School Travel Plan Template School District School Name School Address Grades served City Schools Allen Elementary School 174 Plyleys Ln,, OH , Ross County Your School s Students Average Daily Student Enrollment 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 Grades K % 9.3% 78.9% 48.2% 6.5% Migrant School District School Name School Address Grades served City Schools Mt. Logan Elementary School 841 E Main St,, OH , Ross County Your School s Students Average Daily Student Enrollment SECTION 1: OUR SCHOOLS 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 Grades K % 14.9% 77.1% 89.3% 14.6% Migrant 1

5 School District School Name School Address Grades served City Schools Tiffin Elementary School 145 S Bridge St,, OH , Ross County Average Daily Student Enrollment Black, non Hispanic American Indian or Alaska Native Asian or Pacific Islander Your School s Students Hispanic Multi Racial White, non Hispanic Economically Disadvantaged Limited English Proficient Students with Disabilities Grades K % 84.3% 48.2% 12% Migrant School District School Name School Address Grades served City Schools Worthington Elementary School 450 Allen Ave,, OH , Ross County Your School s Students Average Daily Student Enrollment 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 Grades K % 12.6% 75.3% 60.8% 6.8% Migrant Ohio s Safe Routes to School Travel Plan Template Community Stakeholders and the Safe Routes to School Team: School Representatives: Name address 5 E Role: Jason Fife, Allen Elementary Jason.fife@ccsd.us Education, Encouragement Principal Aaron Brown, Middle School Aaron.brown@ccsd.us Education, Encouragement Principal Dan Staggs, High School Dan.staggs@ccsd.us Education, Encouragement Assistant Principal Matt Thornsberry, Worthington Matt.thornsberry@ccsd.us Education, Encouragement Elementary Principal Quincey Gray, Tiffin Elementary Quincey.gray@ccsd.us Education, Encouragement Principal Elaine Domo, Mt. Logan Principal Elaine.domo@ccsd.us Education, Encouragement Community Representatives: Name address 5 E Role: Lindsey Palmer, Parent and Integrated Services Education, Encouragement Local Government Representatives: Name address 5 E Role: Kathy Wolfe, Job and Family Encouragement, Evaluation Services Tom Day, City Engineer Engineering, Evaluation 2

6 Education Representative: Name address 5 E Role: Jon Saxton, Superintendent Jon.saxton@ccsd.us Education, Encouragement Diane Neal, Director of Secondary Curriculum diane.neal@ccsd.us Education, Encouragement, Evaluation Obadiah Harris, Safe Schools Obadiah.harris@ccsd.us Education, Encouragement Coordinator Toby Walls, Guidance Counselor Toby.walls@ccsd.us Education, Encouragement Health Representatives: Name address 5 E Role: Terry Day, Parent and Ross County Health District Encouragement, Evaluation Public Safety Representatives: Name address 5 E Role: Julie Preston, Resource Officer Enforcement Dave Weber, Ross County Sherriff's Office Enforcement Ohio s Safe Routes to School Travel Plan Template 3 The lead contact for our Plan is: Name: Diane Neal, Director of Secondary Curriculum Affiliation: City School District Phone Number: address: diane.neal@ccsd.us Mailing address: 235 Cherry Street,, Ohio SECTION 2: OUR SRTS VISION The team s goal is to create and maintain a positive and safe learning environment for students, faculty and staff. Safe Here Safe There Safe Everywhere SECTION 3: CURRENT STUDENT TRAVEL This section describes information obtained from each school, regarding the potential amount of students to walk or bicycle to school; the amount of students that currently walk or bicycle to school; the routes of students that currently walk or bicycle to school; and the issues preventing students from walking or bicycling to school.

7 City School District The City School District encompasses the City of, in Ross County, Ohio. District includes eight schools comprised of one preschool, four elementary schools, two middle schools, and one high school. This report focuses on the four elementary schools located in the school district: Allen Elementary School, Mount Logan Elementary School, Tiffin Elementary School, and Worthington Elementary School. District Transportation Policy The district provides bus transportation of students in grades K 8 who live more than two miles from school. The district will also provide bus transportation to students who live less than two miles away and also must cross a major thoroughfare, right of way or passage without a crosswalk, overpass or underpass. In addition, the district will provide bus transportation to any kindergarten student where the school board considers a walking route to school dangerous. A full copy of the City School District Bus Policy is located in Appendix F. ALLEN ELEMENTARY Ohio s Safe Routes to School Travel Plan Template 4 Allen Elementary is located in a residential area, in western. The school fronts Plyleys Lane. The one entrance to the school connects to both the faculty parking in the back and the multipurpose loop in the front of the school. Students Living within Walking or Bicycling Distance from School The Safe Routes to School program defines a reasonable distance to walk to school as one (1) mile and bicycle to school as two (2) miles or closer. To better determine the potential amount of students walking and bicycling to school, the table below lists the amount of students living within specified distances from the school. This data is approximated from the Safe Routes to School Radius Map, provided by the Ohio Department of Transportation. A copy of the map is located in Appendix B. Distance From School Number of Students % of Student Body Within 1/4 Mile of School 5 3% Within 1/2 Mile of School 30 16% Within 1 Mile of School % Within 2 Miles of School % Amount and Route of Students Currently Walking and Bicycling to School The school conducted a Student Travel Tally to determine travel modes and primary walking and bicycling routes to and from school. The results of the Student Travel Tally are summarized in the following table. The full student travel tally aggregate is located in Appendix B. Number of students (morning trips) Number of students (afternoon trips) Walk Bike School Bus Family Vehicle Carpool Public Transit Other 3% 0% 31% 64% 0% 0% 2% 3% 0% 32% 62% 0% 0% 3%

8 Primary walking/bicycling routes Plyleys Lane Nelson Drive to Heritage Hill Edgewood Drive Plyleys Lane to Courtland Drive Nelson Drive Plyleys Lane to Applewood Drive District Policies that Impact Students Walking or Bicycling to School A summary of the district travel policy is located on page 5. According to the policy, 96% of students live within the area not eligible for bus services. However, more students are bussed due to potential hazards along the route. School Arrival and Dismissal Process The form provided in this section was completed with information gathered by a SRTS team member s observation of a typical school dismissal and from school officials. 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. Ohio s Safe Routes to School Travel Plan Template 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.). 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. School staff members monitor dismissal to ensure students exit the campus 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. 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. Although police officers do not direct traffic, they are present to enforce speeding in school zones. 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. Parent Attitudes towards Walking and Biking The Safe Routes to School Standard Parent Survey was conducted in May This survey provided valuable insight on parent attitudes toward students walking or bicycling to school. The top five (5) reasons, cited on the survey, that parents do not allow their children to walk or bicycle to school are listed in the table below. The full results of the survey are located in Appendix C. 5

9 Reasons for Not Allowing Children to Walk or Bicycle to School: Amount of Traffic Along Route Speed of Traffic Along Route Sidewalks or Pathways Safety of Intersections and Crossings Distance Weather or Climate Safety Issues and Concerns The following is a list of traffic safety issues and concerns that were gathered anecdotally from the team, parents and the community at large: The amount and speed of traffic along Plyleys Lane is not safe for students walking along this route, or crossing this route. The existing Plyleys Lane does not have sidewalk or sufficient shoulders to walk or bicycle safely. The grades around the school are too steep for students to walk or bicycle. Ohio s Safe Routes to School Travel Plan Template Relevant Traffic Crashes Crash data reports were recorded for routes within two (2) miles of the school, and over the most recent three (3) years for which data was available. The results are summarized below: There were 19 total crashes within the STP study area. The crashes resulted in 17 injuries and 0 fatalities. The number of crashes that involved bicycles was 8. The number of crashes that involved pedestrians was 11. Walking and Bicycling Encouragement Activities at the School Due to the rural setting of the school, there are currently no activities that specifically encourage walking and bicycling at the school. MOUNT LOGAN ELEMENTARY Mount Logan Elementary is located in the eastern part of, in an area mixed with residential and commercial land use. The school is located on the corner of Main Street (US Route 50) and Cutright Drive. Access to the school is provided from both roadways. Students Living within Walking and Bicycling Distance of School The Safe Routes to School program defines a reasonable distance to walk to school as one (1) mile and bicycle to school as two (2) miles or closer. To better determine the potential amount of students walking and bicycling to school, the table below lists the amount of students living within specified distances from the school. This data 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 A. 6 Distance From School Number of Students % of Student Body Within 1/4 Mile of School 22 9%

10 Within 1/2 Mile of School % Within 1 Mile of School % Within 2 Miles of School % Amount and Route of Students Currently Walking and Bicycling to School The school conducted a Student Travel Tally to determine travel modes and primary walking and bicycling routes to and from school. The results of the Student Travel Tally are summarized in the following table. The full student travel tally aggregate is located in Appendix B. Ohio s Safe Routes to School Travel Plan Template Number of students (morning trips) Number of students (afternoon trips) Primary walking/bicycling routes Walk Bike School Bus Family Vehicle Carpool Public Transit Other 17% 4% 12% 57% 0.6% 10% 22% 4% 13% 50% 0.6% 11% Main Street Douglas Avenue to Watt Street Cutright Drive Main Street to East Water Street Douglas Avenue Main Street to Columbus Street 4 th Street Watt Street to Douglas Avenue 2 nd Street North Poplar Street to Cutright Drive School or District Policies that Impact Students Walking or Bicycling to School A summary of the district travel policy is located on page 5. According to the policy, 99% of students live within the area not eligible for bus services. However, more students are bussed due to potential hazards along the route. School Arrival and Dismissal Process The form provided in this section was completed with information obtained from school officials and by the SRTS team observing school dismissal. 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. Busses use the access from Cutright Drive. Families with Kindergarten students pick up students along Cutright Drive. Older students are picked up along Main Street. 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. Kindergarten and bussed students use the rear entrance, on Cutright Drive. Other students use the front entrance to the school, on Main Street. 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.). 7 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.

11 School staff members monitor students to ensure they exit the campus safely. Additional staff members help the younger students exit in the rear of the school. 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. There is a crossing guard located the Main Street and Douglas Avenue. 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. 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. Ohio s Safe Routes to School Travel Plan Template 8 Parent Attitudes towards walking and biking The Safe Routes to School Standard Parent Survey was conducted in May This survey provided valuable insight on parent attitudes toward students walking or bicycling to school. The top five (5) reasons, cited on the survey, that parents do not allow their children to walk or bicycle to school are listed in the table below. The full results of the survey are located in Appendix C. Reasons for not allowing children to walk or bicycle to school: Safety of Intersections and Crossings Amount of Traffic Along Route Violence or Crime Speed of Traffic Along Route Weather or Climate Crossing Guards Safety Issues and Concerns The following is a list of traffic safety issues and concerns that were gathered anecdotally from the team, parents and the community at large: Parents are concerned about distracted driving around the school. The amount and speed of traffic along Douglas Avenue and Main Street create an undesired environment for students wishing to cross the road. Many of the sidewalks along primary walking routes are not ADA compliant. Relevant traffic crashes Crash data reports were recorded for routes within two (2) miles of the school, and over the most recent three (3) years for which data was available. The results are summarized below: There were 11 total crashes within the STP study area. The crashes resulted in 11 injuries and 0 fatalities. The number of crashes that involved bicycles was 3. The number of crashes that involved pedestrians was 8. Walking and Bicycling Encouragement Activities at the School There are currently no activities that specifically encourage walking and bicycling at the school.

12 TIFFIN ELEMENTARY Tiffin Elementary School is located in the central part of, in a residential area just east of an active railroad track. Although the school fronts South Bridge Street, vehicles enter the campus on east 5 th Street. Vehicles can exit the property onto East 5 th Street, Clay Street and Sugar Street. Students Living within Walking and Bicycling Distance of School The Safe Routes to School program defines a reasonable distance to walk to school as one (1) mile and bicycle to school as two (2) miles or closer. To better determine the potential amount of students walking and bicycling to school, the table below lists the amount of students living within specified distances from the school. This data 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 A. Distance From School Number of Students % of Student Body Within 1/4 Mile of School 59 41% Within 1/2 Mile of School 83 57% Within 1 Mile of School 99 68% Ohio s Safe Routes to School Travel Plan Template Within 2 Miles of School % Amount and Route of Students Currently Walking and Bicycling to School The school conducted a Student Travel Tally to determine travel modes and primary walking and bicycling routes to and from school. The results of the Student Travel Tally are summarized in the following table. The full student travel tally aggregate is located in Appendix C. Number of students (morning trips) Number of students (afternoon trips) Primary walking/bicycling routes Walk Bike School bus Family Vehicle Carpool Public Transit 27% 0.1% 34% 36% 0 0 3% 29% 0.2% 34% 33% 0 0 4% 7 th Street South Sugar Street to South Hickory Street 5 th Street South Sugar Street to South Hickory Street Hickory Street East Second Street to East 8 th Street School or District Policies that Impact Students Walking or Bicycling to School Other See the district travel policy on page six. According to the policy, 83% of students are not eligible for bus services. However, more students are bussed based on potential hazards along the route. School Arrival and Dismissal Process The form provided in this section was completed with information obtained from school officials and by the SRTS team observing school dismissal. 9

13 Ohio s Safe Routes to School Travel Plan Template 10 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. 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.). 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. Staff members monitor students to ensure they exit the campus 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. 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. 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. Parent Attitudes Towards Walking and Biking The Safe Routes to School Standard Parent Survey was conducted in May This survey provided valuable insight on parent attitudes toward students walking or bicycling to school. The top five (5) reasons, cited on the survey, that parents do not allow their children to walk or bicycle to school are listed in the table below. The full results of the survey are located in Appendix C. Reasons for not allowing children to walk or bicycle to school: Amount of Traffic Along Route Violence or Crime Speed of Traffic Along Route Safety of Intersections or Crossings Sidewalks or Pathways Distance Safety Issues and Concerns The following is a list of traffic safety issues and concerns that were gathered anecdotally from the team, parents and the community at large: The speed and amount of traffic along Bridge Street creates a safety issue for students crossing this route. Parents expressed a desire for crossing guards. The traffic signal timing at the intersection of Bridge Street and 5 th Street needs to be reviewed to ensure enough time is given to the pedestrian phase. Many of the sidewalks along primary walking routes are not ADA compliant. Signals along Bridge Street do not have sufficient pedestrian accommodations.

14 Relevant Traffic Crashes Crash data reports were recorded for routes within two (2) miles of the school, and over the most recent three (3) years for which data was available. The results are summarized below: There were 45 total crashes within the STP study area. The crashes resulted in 42 injuries and 0 fatalities. The number of crashes that involved bicycles was 19. The number of crashes that involved pedestrians was 26. Walking and Bicycling Encouragement Activities at the School There are currently no activities that specifically encourage walking and bicycling at the school. WORTHINGTON ELEMENTARY Ohio s Safe Routes to School Travel Plan Template 11 Worthington Elementary is located in the northwest part of, on the corner of Stacey Road and Allen Road. Vehicular access to the school is provided from Stacey Road. There is one driveway that provides access to the bus loop and faculty parking. Students Living within Walking and Bicycling Distance to School The Safe Routes to School program defines a reasonable distance to walk to school as one (1) mile and bicycle to school as two (2) miles or closer. To better determine the potential amount of students walking and bicycling to school, the table below lists the amount of students living within specified distances from the 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 A. Distance From School Number of Students % of Student Body Within 1/4 Mile of School 20 12% Within 1/2 Mile of School % Within 1 Mile of School % Within 2 Miles of School % Amount and Route of Students Currently Walking and Bicycling to School The school conducted a Student Travel Tally to determine travel modes and primary walking and bicycling routes to and from school. The results of the Student Travel Tally, summarized in the following table, shows that students that a large percentage of students use a family vehicle to travel to school. For more information, the full student travel tally aggregate is located in Appendix B. Number of students (morning trips) Number of students (afternoon trips) Primary walking/bicycling routes Walk Bike School bus Family Vehicle Carpool Public Transit 18% 1% 3% 73% 0% 2% 3% 21% 1% 4% 68% 0% 3% 4% Allen Avenue Piatt Avenue to Vine Street Stacey Road Allen Avenue to Arch Street Arch Street Delana Avenue to Vine Street Other

15 School or District Policies that Impact Students Walking or Bicycling to School The district travel policy is summarized on page 5. According to the policy, 99% of students are not eligible for bus services. However, more are bussed due to potential hazards along the route. 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. Although there is only one official driveway, parents use Stacey Road, Allen Avenue and the back of the school to pick up students in the afternoon. 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. 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.). Younger students are released approximately 10 minutes prior to the release of older students. Ohio s Safe Routes to School Travel Plan Template 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. School staff members monitor students to ensure they exit the campus 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. 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. 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. Parent Attitudes Towards Walking and Biking The Safe Routes to School Standard Parent Survey was conducted in May This survey provided valuable insight on parent attitudes toward students walking or bicycling to school. The top five (5) reasons, cited on the survey, that parents do not allow their children to walk or bicycle to school are listed in the table below. The full results of the survey are located in Appendix C. Reasons for not allowing children to walk or bicycle to school: Amount of Traffic Along Route Safety of Intersections and Crossings Speed of Traffic Along Route Distance Violence or Crime Weather or Climate 12

16 Safety Issues and Concerns The following is a list of traffic safety issues and concerns that were gathered anecdotally from the team, parents and the community at large: The speed of traffic along Allen Avenue is very fast, and there is little warning for school zone The amount of traffic at the intersection of Allen Avenue and Stacy Road creates a safety issue for students crossing this intersection. A crossing guard is desired in this location. Drivers behavior is a concern in the school area Relevant Traffic Crashes Crash data reports were recorded for routes within two (2) miles of the school, and over the most recent three (3) years for which data was available. The results are summarized below: There were 40 total crashes within the STP study area. The crashes resulted in 36 injuries and 0 fatalities. The number of crashes that involved bicycles was 20. The number of crashes that involved pedestrians was 20. Walking and Bicycling Encouragement Activities at the School There are currently no activities that specifically encourage walking or bicycling at the school. Ohio s Safe Routes to School Travel Plan Template 13 SECTION 4: KEY ISSUES IMPACTING SAFE WALKING AND BICYCLING TO SCHOOL This section summarizes the top five key issues impacting safe walking and bicycling to school. The SRTS team compiled information from the previous section, walk audits, and public involvement to determine the list of the top five issues for each school. Allen Elementary Issue/Description 1. Sidewalks and Pathways There is no safe pathway provided for students to walk or bicycle to school. The roadways around the school have minimal shoulders, and do not create a safe environment for pedestrian activity. 2. Driver Behavior The speed and amount of traffic along the route create a safety concern for students who may walk or bicycle to school. 3. Safety of Intersections and Crossings Many students that walk or bicycle to school would need to cross Plyleys Lane. Parents do not feel it is safe to cross this roadway without an adult. 3. Distance/Time/Terrain The distance and steep grades around the school are not supportive of students walking or bicycling to school. Some parents do not have time to walk with their child to school. 4. Violence/Crime Parents are concerned about students exposure to strangers, crime and/or bullying if they allow their student to walk or bicycle to school. 5. Encouragement Due to the pedestrian environment around the school, students are in a routine of using a school bus or family vehicle for transportation. Some students are not encouraged to walk or bicycle to school.

17 Mount Logan Elementary Issue/Description 1. Safety of Intersections and Crossings Many students who walk or bicycle to school would need to cross Main Street. Parents do not feel it is safe to cross this roadway without an adult. Existing intersections do not have sufficient pedestrian accommodations. 2. Driver Behavior Many students travel along Main Street and Douglas Avenue to school. Many parents feel that the speed and amount of traffic along these routes does not create a safe environment for walking and bicycling. 3. Violence/Crime Many parents feel that the area surrounding the school is not safe for children to walk or bicycle alone, due to the amount of criminal activity. 4. Education Some students need more education on pedestrian safety before they are comfortable allowing students to walk or bicycle alone. 5. Distance Many students do not live close enough to walk or bicycle to school alone. Ohio s Safe Routes to School Travel Plan Template Tiffin Elementary Issue/Description 1. Driver Behavior The speed and amount of traffic along primary walking routes creates a safety concern, particularly on Bridge Street. 2. Safety of Intersections and Crossings Many students that walk or bicycle to school would need to cross Bridge Street. The traffic along this route can discourage parents from allowing students to cross without an adult. The intersections along primary walking routes do not have sufficient pedestrian accommodations. This includes signalized and non signalized intersections. 4. Distance Some students do not live close enough to walk or bicycle to school alone. 4. Violence/Crime Some parents feel that the area surrounding the school is not safe for children to walk or bicycle, due to criminal activity. 5. Education Some students need more education on pedestrian safety before they are comfortable allowing students to walk or bicycle alone. 14

18 Worthington Elementary 1. Driver Behavior Issue/Description The speed and amount of traffic along primary walking routes creates a safety concern, particularly on Allen Avenue. Some drivers around the school are not mindful of students walking or bicycling. 2. Safety of Intersections and Crossings Many students that walk or bicycle to school would need to cross Allen Avenue. The traffic along this roadway can discourage parents from allowing students to cross without an adult. Existing walking routes at intersections are in poor condition. 3. Distance Some students do not live close enough to walk or bicycle to school alone. 5. Violence/Crime Some parents feel that the area surrounding the school is not safe for children to walk or bicycle alone. 5. Education Some students need more education on pedestrian safety before they are comfortable allowing students to walk or bicycle alone. Ohio s Safe Routes to School Travel Plan Template SECTION 5: RECOMMENDED SRTS COUNTERMEASURES This chapter discusses issues that impact walking and bicycling to City Schools and proposes countermeasures for addressing them. The issues covered in this chapter were identified through discussions with the SRTS Team; responses to principal and parent surveys; walk audits at each school; evaluation of written documents detailing city and school district plans, policies, procedures, and programs; and evaluation of data provided by the state, city, and school district. Non infrastructure Countermeasure Recommendations In order to emphasize the multifaceted approach necessary to address identified issues, countermeasures are categorized based on the 5 Es (education, enforcement, encouragement, engineering, and evaluation). Non infrastructure countermeasures represent four of the 5 Es (education, enforcement, encouragement, and evaluation). A calendar is provided to show the month anticipated to implement the non infrastructure countermeasures planned for the next 12 months. The last of the 5Es, Engineering, is represented in the non infrastructure tables. These tables provide information on the approximate cost, priority, and a general timeframe anticipated for implementation. 15

19 Ohio s Safe Routes to School Travel Plan Template EDUCATION COUNTERMEASURES: Issue Students do not know how to safely walk and bicycle to school Parents and students do not know benefits of walking/bicycling to school Students do not know how to safely walk and bicycle to school Parents concern over student safety EDUCATION Medium and long term strategies (past 12 months): Countermeasure Incorporate Safety into Curriculum. Add safety into our back to school program for grades K 2. The first year, targeting our incoming Kindergarten students and parents. Educate students on the academic and health benefits of physical activity and develop a bicycle education program in our health and PE curriculum. Promote ODOT s Every Move You Make, Make It Safe Campaign Walking School Bus training for parents 1. Continue to find new ways to incorporate pedestrian safety into the curriculum 2. Continue to educate students on the academic and health benefits of physical activity 3. Annually promote ODOT s, Every Move You Make, Make It Safe campaign ENCOURAGEMENT COUNTERMEASURES: ENCOURAGEMENT Issue Countermeasure Parents concern over student safety Establish a Walking School Bus Parents and students do not know benefits of Participate in Walk to School Day walking/bicycling to school Parents and students do not know benefits of Participate in Bike to School Day walking/bicycling to school Medium and long term strategies (past 12 months): 1. Establish Walking School Bus at the beginning of every school year 2. Annually participate in Walk to School Day 3. Annually participate in Bike to School Day ENFORCEMENT COUNTERMEASURES: ENFORCEMENT Issue Countermeasure Driver Behavior Provide Crossing Guards at Key Intersections through the AAA Crossing Guard Program Driver Behavior Establish Double Fines for Speeding in School Zones Driver Behavior Increase Patrol Activities near Schools During Arrival and Dismissal Medium and long term strategies (past 12 months): 1. Maintain crossing guards at key intersections 2. Continue to enforce double fines for speeding in school zones 3. Continue increased patrol activities during arrival and dismissal 16

20 EVALUATION COUNTERMEASURES: Evaluation Countermeasures are proactive measures that sustain the benefits of the Student Travel Plan. These countermeasures are necessary to evaluate the effectiveness of the recommended countermeasures and keep the Student Travel Plan relevant to future students. EVALUATION Issue Countermeasure Sustainability of the Student Travel Plan Conduct Parent Surveys Sustainability of the Student Travel Plan Conduct Student Tallies Sustainability of the Student Travel Plan Evaluate and Update the Plan 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 Ohio s Safe Routes to School Travel Plan Template 17

21 Your 12 Month SRTS Non Infrastructure Activity Calendar Non Infrastructure Countermeasure Jun Jul Aug Sept Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Ohio s Safe Routes to School Travel Plan Template Participate in Walk to School Day PLAN x Lead: School Nurses, Education, Encouragement IMPLEMENT x Conduct student travel tallies and Parent Surveys PLAN X Lead: Director, Principals, Evaluation IMPLEMENT X Educate on Academic and Health PLAN x x Benefits of Physical Activity Lead: Health and PE Teachers, IMPLEMENT x Nurses, Education, Encouragement Promote ODOT s Every Move You PLAN X Make, Make It Safe Campaign Lead: Health and PE Teachers, IMPLEMENT X Education, Encouragement Establish a Walking School Bus PLAN X Lead: Building Principals, Education, IMPLEMENT X X X X X X X X x Encouragement Participate in Bike to School Day PLAN X Lead: School Nurses, Education, IMPLEMENT X Encouragement Provide Crossing Guards at Key PLAN X X Intersections Lead: Director, Principals, Local IMPLEMENT X X X X X X X X X Agencies, Enforcement, Engagement Establish Double Fines in School PLAN X X Zones Lead: Superintendent, Mayor, City IMPLEMENT X X X X X X X X X X Council, Enforcement Increase Patrol Activities near PLAN X X schools Lead: Superintendent, Mayor, City IMPLEMENT X X X X X X X X X X Police, City Council, Enforcement Evaluate and Update Travel Plan PLAN X Lead: Director and Safe Schools Committee, Evaluation IMPLEMENT X 18

22 Infrastructure Countermeasure Recommendations The team has identified engineering strategies that are appropriate and feasible. The table below summarizes this information and provides a preliminary cost estimate. Each strategy is classified by timeframe, priority and estimated cost: Timeframes indicate the time it will take to implement the strategy (Short Term: 0 3 years, Medium Term: 4 7 years or Long Term: 8+ years). The priority of the project was determined through public input, and classified as High, Medium or Low Priority. The estimated cost of the project include design fees, and is classified as high, medium or low cost (Low Cost: $20,000 or below, Medium Cost: $20,000 to $150,000 and High Cost: $150,000 or above). A map of the recommended infrastructure countermeasures for each school is provided in Appendix E. Ohio s Safe Routes to School Travel Plan Template ALLEN ELEMENTARY Responsible Party Install U shaped bicycle racks Short Term Low City of Location Need Countermeasure Timeframe Priority Allen Elementary School Campus Plyleys Lane at Edgewood Drive and approximately 400 feet north of Nelson Drive Plyleys Lane Edgewood Drive to Shore Street on the west side of the roadway Plyleys Lane Shore Drive to Heritage Hill on the east side of the roadway. Edgewood Drive Plyleys Lane to Courtland Drive, on the south side of the roadway Plyleys Lane from Edgewood Drive to Nelson Drive on the west side of the roadway. There is insufficient bicycle storage for students that ride bicycles to school Drivers along Plyleys Lane need additional warning of activity in the school zone. High traffic speeds and the absence of a safe place to walk along Plyleys Lane create a safety concern for students walking or bicycling to school. High traffic speeds and the absence of a safe place to walk along Plyleys Lane create a safety concern for students walking or bicycling to school. There is no place provided for students to walk or bicycle along Edgewood Drive. High traffic speeds and the absence of a safe place to walk along Plyleys Lane create a safety concern for students walking and bicycling to school. Update school flashers and replace the existing SCHOOL pavement markings. Install approximately 2,400 feet of 5 foot wide sidewalk along Plyleys Lane on the west side of the roadway. Install approximately 600 feet of 5 foot wide sidewalk along the east side of Plyleys Lane. Install approximately 1,800 feet of 5 foot wide sidewalks along Edgewood Drive on the south side of the roadway. Install approximately 550 feet of 5 foot wide sidewalk along Plyleys Lane on the west side of the roadway. Short Term High City of Medium Term High City of Long Term High City of Medium Term Medium City of Short Term High City of Estimated Cost Low Cost $5,000 Low Cost $20,000 High Cost $185,000 High Cost $160,000 High Cost $170,000 Medium Cost $25,000 Possible Funding Source Status 19

23 Ohio s Safe Routes to School Travel Plan Template Location Need Countermeasure Timeframe Priority Responsible Party Plyleys Lane at Short Term Medium City of Nelson Drive/School Exit Plyleys Lane at Randall Drive Plyleys Lane at Edgewood Drive Plyleys Lane at Edgewood Drive Plyleys Lane at Shore Drive Plyleys Lane Edgewood drive to a location approximately 200 feet north, on the east side of the roadway Nelson Drive Applewood Drive to Plyleys Lane The existing sidewalk and crosswalk at the exit of the school does not connect to Nelson Drive. The crosswalk across the Randall Drive approach is not clearly marked. The existing curb ramps are not ADA compliant and the intersection striping is faded The existing speed and volume of traffic along Plyleys Lane make it unsafe to cross the road. However, this is a key intersection for students that walk or bicycle to school. The existing speed and volume of traffic along Plyleys Lane make it unsafe to cross the road. However, this is a key intersection for students that walk or bicycle to school. Existing sidewalk is in disrepair and not compliant with ADA standards There is no place provided for students to walk along this route MOUNT LOGAN ELEMENTARY Install approximately 100 feet of 5 foot wide sidewalks along the south side of the school exit, relocate existing crosswalk, and install ADA compliant ramps Install a new crosswalk and stop bar across the Randall Drive approach. Install new ADA curb ramps and upgrade intersection striping Study the intersection for a flashing beacon at the intersection of Plyleys Lane and Edgewood Drive. Study the intersection for a flashing beacon at the intersection of Plyleys Lane and Shore Drive Replace sidewalk with new sidewalk compliant with ADA and SRTS standards, where necessary Install approximately 1,500 feet of sidewalk along the south side of Nelson Drive Short Term High City of Medium Term High City of Short Term High City of Short Term High City of Medium Term Low City of Long Term Medium City of Location Need Countermeasure Timeframe Priority Responsible Party Estimated Cost Low Cost $6,000 Low Cost $1,000 Low Cost $5,000 Medium Cost $18,000 Medium Cost $18,000 Low Cost $5,000 Possible Funding Source. $90,000 Estimated Cost Possible Funding Source Status Status 20 Mount Logan Elementary Campus There is insufficient bicycle storage for students that ride bicycles to school. Install U Shaped bicycle racks on the campus Short Term Low City of Low Cost $5,000

24 Location Need Countermeasure Timeframe Priority Responsible Party Estimated Cost Possible Funding Source Status Main Street approximately 200 feet west of Cutright Drive and at Logan Street Drivers along Main Street need additional warning of activity in the school zone. Upgrade existing school flashers, and replace SCHOOL pavement marking. Short Term High City of Low Cost $20,000 Ohio s Safe Routes to School Travel Plan Template Main Street at Cutright Drive, Douglas Avenue and Watt Street Douglas Avenue at 4 th Street, Fleet Street, and Gilmore Street/Monroe Street Douglas Avenue at Akron Street Douglas Avenue at Madison Avenue and Dayton Street Douglas Avenue at Jefferson Avenue, Cleveland Avenue, Adams Avenue/Columbus Street Watt Street at 2 nd Street, 4 th Street and 5 th Street Wade Street at Main Street and 4 th Street Poplar Street at 2 nd Street, Main Street and 4 th Street There is no pedestrian signal at the existing traffic signal, and crosswalks need to be upgraded Curb ramps are not ADA compliant, and there is no marked crossing of controlled approaches Curb ramps are not ADA compliant, and there is no marked crossing of Akron Street Pedestrian crossings of controlled approaches are not delineated. Curb ramps are not ADA compliant and the pedestrian crossing of controlled approaches are not delineated Curb ramps are not ADA compliant and pavement markings are faded. Some curb ramps are not ADA compliant, pavement markings are faded, and there is no marked crossing of controlled approaches. Curb ramps are not ADA compliant and there is no marked crossing at controlled approaches Install countdown pedestrian signals to the existing traffic signals, and upgrade intersection striping Install ADA compliant curb ramps, crosswalks, and stop bars across controlled approaches Install a crosswalk across the Akron Street approach, stop bars and ADA compliant Curb Ramps Install a crosswalk and stop bars across controlled approaches Install ADA compliant curb ramps, stop bars, and crosswalks across controlled approaches Install ADA compliant curb ramps, crosswalks and stop bars across controlled approaches. Install ADA compliant curb ramps, crosswalks and stop bars across controlled approaches. Install new crosswalks, stop bars and ADA compliant curb ramps across controlled approaches Short Term High City of Short Term High City of Medium Term Medium Term Medium Term Medium Term High Low Low Medium City of City of City of City of Short Term Medium City of Short Term High City of Medium $45,000 Low $20,000 Low $4,000 Low $2,000 Low $14,000 Low $20,000 Low $6,000 Low $15,000 21

25 Location Need Countermeasure Timeframe Priority Responsible Party Estimated Cost Possible Funding Source Status Cutright Drive at Water Street Curb ramps are not ADA compliant and crosswalks are in disrepair Install new crosswalks, stop bars and ADA compliant curb ramps across all approaches of the intersection Short Term High City of Low $7,000 2 nd Street at Prospect Street There are no pavement markings at the intersection Install new crosswalks and stop bars across controlled approaches Short Term High City of Low $1,000 Ohio s Safe Routes to School Travel Plan Template Main Street at Logan Street 2 nd Street at Cutright Drive There are no pavement markings at the intersection The existing pavement markings are in disrepair, and not compliant with MUTCD standards. TIFFIN ELEMENTARY Install new crosswalks and stop bars across controlled approach Install new crosswalks and stop bars across each approach. Short Term High City of Short Term High City of Location Need Countermeasure Timeframe Priority Tiffin Elementary Campus South Bridge Street approximately 250 feet north of 5 th Street and approximately 400 feet south of 7 th Street Hickory Street at 2 nd Street There is insufficient bicycle storage for students that ride bicycles to school. Drivers along South Bridge Street need additional warning of activity in the school zone. Curb ramps are not ADA compliant, there is no marked crossing at this intersection and water does not drain away from the curb ramps a the intersection, causing water to pond and sometimes freeze around curb ramps Install U Shaped bicycle racks on the campus Upgrade existing school flasher, and replace SCHOOL pavement marking. Install new crosswalks and stop bars across all approaches; install ADA compliant curb ramps and new drainage inlets at each corner of the intersection Responsible Party Short Term Low City of Short Term High City of Short Term High City of Low $1,000 Low $1,000 Estimated Cost Low Cost $5,000 Low Cost $20,000 Low Cost $10,000 Possible Funding Source Status 22

26 Location Need Countermeasure Timeframe Priority Responsible Party Estimated Cost Possible Funding Source Status Ohio s Safe Routes to School Travel Plan Template Hickory Street at Main Street Hickory Street at 4 th Street and 5 th Street Hickory Street at 7 th Street Bridge Street at 5 th Street and 7 th Street Sugar Street at 5 th Street, Clay Street and 7 th Street Ewing Street at 5 th Street and 7 th Street There is no pedestrian signal at the existing traffic signal, curb ramps are not ADA compliant and crosswalks need to be upgraded Curb ramps are not ADA compliant and there is no marked crossing of controlled approaches Curb ramps are not ADA compliant and there is no marked crossing at the intersection. There is no pedestrian signal at the existing traffic signals, curb ramps are not ADA compliant and crosswalks need to be upgraded. Curb ramps are not ADA compliant and there are no marked crossings Curb ramps are not ADA compliant, pavement markings are in disrepair, and there are some drainage issues at 5 th Street Install countdown pedestrian signal to the existing traffic signal, upgrade crosswalk striping and install stop bars at all approaches. Install ADA compliant curb ramps, crosswalks and stop bars across controlled approaches Install ADA compliant curb ramps, crosswalks and stop bars across all approaches. Install countdown pedestrian signal to the existing traffic signal; upgrade crosswalk striping and install stop bars at all approaches Install ADA compliant curb ramps, crosswalks and a stop bars across controlled approaches. Install ADA compliant curb ramps, crosswalks and stop bars across controlled approaches. Short Term High City of Short Term High City of Short Term High City of Short Term High City of Short Term Medium City of Short High City of Low Cost $15,000 Low Cost $10,000 Low Cost $7,000 Medium Cost $30,000 Low Cost $12,000 Low Cost $20,000 23

27 WORTHINGTON ELEMENTARY Location Need Countermeasure Timeframe Priority Responsible Party Estimated Cost Possible Funding Source Status Ohio s Safe Routes to School Travel Plan Template Worthington Elementary Campus Allen Avenue approximately 50 feet east of Ringwald Street and approximately 150 feet west of Stacey Road Vine Street at Laurel Street, Allen Avenue, and Metzger Street Vine Street at Chestnut Street and Mill Street Vine Street at Arch Street Allen Avenue at Stacey Road/Stafford Road Delano Avenue and Piatt Avenue Stacey Road at Arch Street and Laurel Street Arch Street at McKell Road and Cherry Street There is insufficient bicycle storage for students that ride bicycles to school. Drivers along Allen Avenue need additional warning of activity in the school zone. Curb ramps are not ADA compliant and crosswalk striping is in disrepair. Curb ramps are not ADA compliant and crosswalk striping is in disrepair. There is no pedestrian signal at the existing traffic signal, curb ramps are not ADA compliant and intersection striping is in disrepair. Curb ramps are not ADA compliant and intersection pavement markings are in disrepair. Curb ramps are not ADA compliant and crosswalk striping is in disrepair. Curb ramps are not ADA compliant and crosswalk striping is in disrepair. Install U Shaped bicycle racks on the campus Upgrade existing school flasher, and replace SCHOOL pavement marking. Install ADA compliant curb ramps, crosswalks, and stop bars across controlled approaches Install ADA compliant curb ramps, crosswalks, and stop bars across controlled approaches Install a pedestrian signal to the existing traffic signal, ADA compliant curb ramps on all four corners and update striping at the intersection. Install ADA compliant curb ramps and update intersection striping at controlled approaches Install ADA compliant curb ramps and new crosswalks across Stacy Road and the eastern Arch Street approach. Install ADA compliant curb ramps and new crosswalks across controlled approaches. Short Term Low City of Short High City of Short High City of Short Low City of Short High City of Short High City of Short High City of Short High City of Low Cost $5,000 Low Cost $20,000 Low Cost $15,000 Low Cost $16,000 Low Cost $15,000 Low Cost $17,000 Low Cost $8,000 Low Cost $9, Arch Street at Delano Avenue Curb ramps are not ADA compliant and crosswalk striping is in disrepair. Install ADA compliant curb ramps and new crosswalks across each approach. Short High City of $8,000

28 Summary of Estimated Countermeasure Costs by School and Priority Allen Elementary Mount Logan Elementary Tiffin Elementary Worthington Elementary All Schools High Priority $432,000 $113,000 $112,000 $92,000 $749,000 Medium Priority $266,000 $26,000 $12,000 $0 $304,000 Low Priority $10,000 $21,000 $5,000 $21,000 $57,000 Total $708,000 $160,000 $129,000 $113,000 $1,110,000 STEP 6: PUBLIC INPUT Ohio s Safe Routes to School Travel Plan Template Public Input Process: Presented at a Public Meeting at the Middle School Date: October 9, 2012, 6:30 PM Target Audience: Parents, School Staff and the SRTS Team Key Input Received: Non Infrastructure countermeasures were presented. The team worked to finalize the countermeasures and the associated activity calendar. The infrastructure countermeasures were ranked according to stakeholder input. 25

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30 APPENDIX A: STUDENT RADIUS MAPS

31 SAFE ROUTES TO SCHOOL Worthington Elementary School - Ross County There are 158 students within a 1.0 mile radius of the Worthington Elementary School. There are 14 students between 1.0 mile and 2.0 miles. The total enrollment of the school is 173 students. City Boundary Roads by Type Interstates US Routes State Routes Local Roads School Location School District Students 1.0 Mile Radius 1.0 to 2.0 Mile Radius Feet Minutes To Walk

32 SAFE ROUTES TO SCHOOL Tiffin Elementary School - Ross County There are 99 students within a 1.0 mile radius of the Tiffin Elementary School. There are 21 students between 1.0 mile and 2.0 miles. The total enrollment of the school is 145 students. City Boundary Roads by Type Interstates US Routes State Routes Local Roads School Location School District Students 1.0 Mile Radius 1.0 to 2.0 Mile Radius Feet Minutes To Walk

33 SAFE ROUTES TO SCHOOL Mt. Logan Elementary School - Ross County There are 245 students within a 1.0 mile radius of the Mt. Logan Elementary School. There are 7 students between 1.0 mile and 2.0 miles. The total enrollment of the school is 254 students. City Boundary Roads by Type Interstates US Routes State Routes Local Roads School Location School District Students 1.0 Mile Radius 1.0 to 2.0 Mile Radius Feet Minutes To Walk

34 SAFE ROUTES TO SCHOOL Allen Elementary School - Ross County There are 114 students within a 1.0 mile radius of the Allen Elementary School. There are 65 students between 1.0 mile and 2.0 miles. The total enrollment of the school is 186 students. City Boundary Roads by Type Interstates US Routes State Routes Local Roads School Location School District Students 1.0 Mile Radius 1.0 to 2.0 Mile Radius Feet Minutes To Walk

35 APPENDIX B: STUDENT TRAVEL TALLIES

36 Tally Report Summary Program Name: City School District Month and Year Collected: May 2012 School Name: Worthington Elementary School Set ID: 9561 School Enrollment: 336 Date Report Generated: 08/21/2012 Enrollment within Grades Targeted by SRTS Program: 336 Number of Classrooms Included in Report: 11 Number of Classrooms in School: 10 This report contains information from parents about their children's trip to and from school. The data used in this report were collected using the in-class Student Travel Tally questionnaire from the National Center for Safe Routes to School. Morning and Afternoon Travel Mode Comparison Morning and Afternoon Travel Mode Comparison Number of Trips Walk Bike School Bus Family Vehicle Carpool Transit Other Morning % 1% 3% 73% 0% 2% 3% Afternoon % 1% 4% 68% 0% 3% 4% Percentages may not total 100% due to rounding. Page 1 of 3

37 Tally Report Summary Program Name: City School District Month and Year Collected: May 2012 School Name: Tiffin Elementary School Set ID: 9560 School Enrollment: 284 Date Report Generated: 08/21/2012 Enrollment within Grades Targeted by SRTS Program: 284 Number of Classrooms Included in Report: 12 Number of Classrooms in School: 10 This report contains information from parents about their children's trip to and from school. The data used in this report were collected using the in-class Student Travel Tally questionnaire from the National Center for Safe Routes to School. Morning and Afternoon Travel Mode Comparison Morning and Afternoon Travel Mode Comparison Number of Trips Walk Bike School Bus Family Vehicle Carpool Transit Other Morning % 0.1% 34% 36% 0% 0% 3% Afternoon % 0.2% 34% 33% 0% 0% 4% Percentages may not total 100% due to rounding. Page 1 of 3

38 Tally Report Summary Program Name: City School District Month and Year Collected: May 2012 School Name: Mt. Logan Elementary School Set ID: 9559 School Enrollment: 397 Date Report Generated: 08/21/2012 Enrollment within Grades Targeted by SRTS Program: 397 Number of Classrooms Included in Report: 13 Number of Classrooms in School: 10 This report contains information from parents about their children's trip to and from school. The data used in this report were collected using the in-class Student Travel Tally questionnaire from the National Center for Safe Routes to School. Morning and Afternoon Travel Mode Comparison Morning and Afternoon Travel Mode Comparison Number of Trips Walk Bike School Bus Family Vehicle Carpool Transit Other Morning % 4% 12% 57% 0% 0.6% 10% Afternoon % 4% 13% 50% 0% 0.6% 11% Percentages may not total 100% due to rounding. Page 1 of 3

39 Tally Report Summary Program Name: City School District Month and Year Collected: May 2012 School Name: Allen Elementary School Set ID: 9558 School Enrollment: 320 Date Report Generated: 08/21/2012 Enrollment within Grades Targeted by SRTS Program: 320 Number of Classrooms Included in Report: 12 Number of Classrooms in School: 10 This report contains information from parents about their children's trip to and from school. The data used in this report were collected using the in-class Student Travel Tally questionnaire from the National Center for Safe Routes to School. Morning and Afternoon Travel Mode Comparison Morning and Afternoon Travel Mode Comparison Number of Trips Walk Bike School Bus Family Vehicle Carpool Transit Other Morning 507 3% 0% 31% 64% 0% 0% 2% Afternoon 479 3% 0% 32% 62% 0% 0% 3% Percentages may not total 100% due to rounding. Page 1 of 3

40 APPENDIX C: PARENT SURVEYS Ohio s Safe Routes to School Travel Plan Template 28

41 Parent Survey Summary Program Name: City School District Month and Year Collected: May 2012 School Name: Worthington Elementary School Set ID: 8106 School Enrollment: 336 Date Report Generated: 08/21/2012 Enrollment within Grades Targeted by SRTS Program: 336 Number of Questionnaires Analyzed for Report: 96 Number of Questionnaires Distributed: 300 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. Sex of children for parents that provided information Page 1 of 13

42 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 Page 8 of 13

43 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 Amount of Traffic Along Route 69% 43% Safety of Intersections and Crossings 66% 43% Speed of Traffic Along Route 65% 29% Distance 62% 79% Violence or Crime 54% 7% Weather or climate 52% 29% Crossing Guards 46% 21% Time 25% 14% Convenience of Driving 25% 7% Sidewalks or Pathways 23% 29% Adults to Bike/Walk With 12% 7% Child's Participation in After School Programs 11% 21% Number of Respondents per Category No response: 17 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. Page 9 of 13

44 Comments Section SurveyID Comment DO NOT FEEL IT IS SAFE. SOMEONE TRIED TO GET MY OLDEST DAUGHTER TO GET INTO A CAR (WITHIN 50 FEET OF OUR HOME). CHILDREN NEED TO BE ESCORTED BY PARENT IF WALKING. QUESTION #9-10TH GRADE QUESTION #10 - CHILDS DISABILITY DON'T LIKE HOW MRS. ROE CLASS IS ALWAYS THE LAST CLASS TO LEAVE THE BUILDING I BELIEVE WALKING/RIDING TO SCHOOL SHOULD BE FULLY SUPPORTED AND ENCOURAGED. I WILL HELP IN ANY WAY I WOULDN'T ALLOW MY CHILD TO WALK ALONE. HOWEVER I DO WALK HER HOME SOMETIMES I WOULD NOT ALLOW MY CHILDREN TO WALK OR RIDE TO SHOOL DUE TO POTENTIAL OR ESTABLISHED PEDIPHILES TRAFFIC ALONG ALLEN AVE IS VERY FAST AT TIMES. A BLINKING YELLOW AT THE SCHOOL ZONE. SIGNS MIGHT HELP SLOW DOWN CARELESS DRIVERS WE ARE ENROLLED THROUGH OPEN ENROLLMENT. WALKING OR BIKING IS NO OPTION TO OUR FAMILY RIGHT NOW IF CROSSING GUARDS WERE PRESENT I WOULD ALLOW HIM TO RIDE/WALK AT A SOONER TIME *WOULD FEEL MUCH SAFER IF THERE WERE A CROSSING GUARD BACK ON ALLEN AVE AT STACEY. WHEN PICKING MY CHILD UP ON OCCASION HAVE SEEN DRIVERS NOT PAYING ATTENTION AND CHILDREN NOT LOOKING AT CROSSWALK BRING BACK THE CROSSING GUARDS!! INTERSECTIONS ARE DANGEROUS! CARS ARE NOT STOPPING AT INTERSECTIONS. SAD PART IT IS USUALLY A PARENT PICKING UP THEIR CHILD AND THEY ARE TOO BUSY CONVERSATING ON A PHONE AND NOT WATCHING TRAFFIC! WEATHER IS MY BIGGEST ISSUE. WE DO LIVE ON A BUSY STREET WHERE CARS OFTEN GO TOO FAST NO LONGER A CROSSING GUARD WHERE THERE USED TO BE ONE MY CHILDREN OPEN ENROLL IN WORTHINGNTON WE LIVE TO FAR AWAY FOR THEM TO WALK I THINK THAT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL KIDDS SHOULD NEVER BE LEFT ALONE TO WALK OR BIKE TO OR FROM SCHOOL THE AREA IN WHICH I LIVE AND THE SCHOOL WAS A DECISION WE MADE AS A FAMILY. WE LIKE WORTHINGTON SCHOOL. MY CHILD WOULD LIKELY ATTEND PRIVATE SCHOOL IF WORTHINGTON WAS NOT AN OPTION I FEEL THAT IT IS OK IF YOUR CHILD LIVES 5 MINUTES FROM SCHOOL AND HAS NO OTHER OPTION BUT TO WALK WITH OLDER FRIEND HOME AND IT IS A SAFE NEIGHBORHOOD THE BIGGEST PROBLEM I HAVE IS THE POOR DRIVING MOST PEOPLE HAVE AROUND THE SCHOOL WHEN IT'S LETTING KIDS LEAVE. PEOPLE SPEED PARK IN THE STREET DON'T TAKE TURNS AT INTERSECTIONS OR WON'T EVEN STOP. THE WORST OF ALL IS THE CITY DID AWAY WITH ADULT CROSSING GUARDS. SAFETY 1ST!! THERE ARE ALOT OF SEXUAL OFFENDERS AROUND I THINK BUSSING SHOULD BE PROVIDED FOR STUDENTS WHO HAVE TO WALK BY THEMSELVES CROSSING GUARDS SHOULD BE NECESSITY!! I FEEL THAT MY CHILD IS TOO YOUNG AND INEXPERIENCED TO WALK OR RIDE A BIKE TO SCHOOL AT THIS TIME. Page 12 of 13

45 IF THE STREETS WERE PATROLED BETTER BY POLICE ETC. THAN WALKING MAY BE A BETTER OPTION. PLUS I SEE DAILY CHILDREN WALKING RUNNING AND JUMPING IN FRONT OF MOVING VEHICLES AND HAVE YET TO SEE THE COUNTY POLICE (ROSS) DO ANYTHING ABOUT IT EVEN AFTER BEING TOLD. NOT SELLING A GOOD EXAMPLE! QUESTION #14 - TO FAR MY DAUGHTER IS OPEN ENROLLED AT WORTHINGTON. IT IS TO FAR FOR HER TO WALK AND A VERY DANGEROUS STREETS FOR HER TO CROSS WITHOUT ADULT SUPERVISION CHILD GOES TO LATCHKEY SINCE I HAVE TO BE AT WORK BEFORE SCHOOL STARTS AND SCHOOL LETS OUT BEFORE I GET OFF WORK. Page 13 of 13

46 Parent Survey Summary Program Name: City School District Month and Year Collected: May 2012 School Name: Tiffin Elementary School Set ID: 8105 School Enrollment: 284 Date Report Generated: 08/21/2012 Enrollment within Grades Targeted by SRTS Program: 284 Number of Questionnaires Analyzed for Report: 42 Number of Questionnaires Distributed: 200 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. Sex of children for parents that provided information Page 1 of 12

47 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 Page 8 of 12

48 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 Amount of Traffic Along Route 65% 67% Violence or Crime 65% 0% Speed of Traffic Along Route 65% 50% Safety of Intersections and Crossings 58% 83% Sidewalks or Pathways 50% 83% Distance 50% 100% Weather or climate 38% 33% Time 27% 17% Crossing Guards 23% 50% Adults to Bike/Walk With 15% 67% Convenience of Driving 15% 0% Child's Participation in After School Programs 12% 0% Number of Respondents per Category 26 6 No response: 10 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. Page 9 of 12

49 Comments Section SurveyID Comment I FEEL MY CHILD IS TOO YOUNG TO WALK OR BIKE TO SCHOOL VERY DANGEROUS TO HAVE ELEMENTARY MIDDLE OR HIGH SCHOOL WALK THIS DAY AND TIME STRONGLY ENCOURAGE CROSSING GUARDS ALONG SOUTH SIDE OF BRIDGE STREET. I SEE A LOT OF YOUNG CHILDREN WALKING TO SCHOOL WHO SHOULD BE GUIDED ACROSS THE STREETS A BIG THANK YOU TO JOE SHARP FOR TAKING HIS OWN TIME TO MAKE CROSSING BRIDGE STREET SAFE FOR TIFFIN STUDENTS THAT TRAFFIC LIGHT NEEDS CHANGED. THE KIDS DON'T GET ALL THE WAY ACROSSED BEFORE THE LIGHT CHANGES WE NEED OUR CROSS GUARDS BACK! THINK IT DANGEROUS FOR ANYBODY KIDS WALK OR RIDE BIKES TO SCHOOL NOT SAFE AT ALL THE TRAFFIC LIGHT AT BRIDGE & 5TH IS NOT SAFE. THE LIGHT CHANGES WHEN THE KIDS ARE ONLY HALFWAY. MR SHARP IS THERE EVERY MORNING AFTERNOON.HE HAS SAVED MANY KIDS FROM GETTING HIT OR KILLED WE NEED OUR CROSS GUARDS BACK! YES WHY IS THIS FOR AND IT DOES MY CHILD LIVES ABOUT 4 BLOCKS FROM SCHOOL AND ALREADY RIDES HIS BIKE SOMETIMES TO SCHOOL MY HUSBAND OF MYSELF TO ACCOMPANY MY SON TO AND FROM SCHOOL WHICH IS HARD SOMETIMES WE NEED OUR CROSS GUARDS BACK MY SON CROSSES A BUSY STREET WITH HIGH TRAFFIC WHERE THE CROSSING GUARDS ARE ESSENTIAL TO CHILDREN'S SAFETY: BUDGETING REMOVED PAID CROSSING GUARDS FROM DUTY. WITHOUT VOLUNTEERS AS CROSSING GD. MY CHILD WOULD HAVE TO BE ACCOMPANIED BY AN ADULT/PARENT REDUCING THE CONVENIENCE AND EXPERIENCE OF WALKING TO SCHOOL MY CHILD LIVES ABOUT 4 BLOCKS FROM SCHOOL AND ALREADY RIDES HIS BIKE SOMETIMES TO SCHOOL ITS NOT THE SCHOOL THAT CAUSES SAFETY CONCERNS TO & FROM THERE IT IS THE RENTAL PROPERTIES AT EACH CORNER OF SCHOOL THAT CAUSES SAFETY CONCERNS D/T DRUG ACTIVITY I WOULD NEVER ALLOW MY CHILD TO WALK/BIKE TO OR FROM THE SCHOOL IN THIS NEIGHBORHOOD WITHOUT AN ADULT AND DO NOT FEEL THE SCHOOL SHOULD ENCOURAGE PARENTS TO DO SO WE LIVE AN OUTSKIRTS OF TOWN SHE WOULD NEVER BE ABLE TO WALK PARENTS NEED TO MAKE SURE THEIR CHILDREN KNOW HOW IMPORTANT THEIR SAFETY IS GOING TO AND GOING HOME FROM SCHOOL CAUSE ALOT OF CHILDREN WILL GO OUT IN FROM OF CARS AND THEY CAN GET BADLY HURT DOING THAT MY CHILD LIVES IN A RURAL ROUTE THIS DOESN'T APPLY MUCH TO HIM HOWEVER I ANSWERED THE QUESTIONS AS IF WE LIVED IN THE CITY. VIOLENCE & CRIME WOULD BE MY MAIN CONCERNS. Page 12 of 12

50 Parent Survey Summary Program Name: City School District Month and Year Collected: May 2012 School Name: Mt. Logan Elementary School Set ID: 8104 School Enrollment: 397 Date Report Generated: 08/21/2012 Enrollment within Grades Targeted by SRTS Program: 397 Number of Questionnaires Analyzed for Report: 105 Number of Questionnaires Distributed: 300 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. Sex of children for parents that provided information Page 1 of 13

51 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 Page 8 of 13

52 Comments Section SurveyID Comment I'M SCARED OF PREDATORS THAT LIVES AROUND THIS AREA I WOULD LET MY CHILD RIDE A BIKE OR WALK TO SCHOOL WHEN SHE WAS MATURE ENOUGH. TO MANY THINGS HAPPEN TO CHILDREN I WILL NOT LET IT HAPPEN TO MINE! CRIME & THE AMOUNT OF SEXUAL PREDITORS KEEPS ME FROM ALLOWING MY DAUGHTER WALK OR BIKE TO SCHOOL MY CHILDREN ALREADY WALK TO SCHOOL BUT I WOULD FEEL SAFER IF MORE CROSSING GUARDS WERE AVAILABLE WITH THE DRUG PROBLEMS IN CHILLICOTHE MY CHILD WILL NOT WALK OR RIDE BIKE TO SCHOOL. WHILE I WAS IN THE CROSSWALK I WAS ALMOST HIT BY AN INTOXICATED DRIVER. MY CHILD WILL BE DRIVEN MY DAUGHTER IS IN DAYCARE BEFORE & AFTER SCHOOL NEED CROSSING GUARDS AND SUPERVISION BEFORE AND AFTER SCHOOL. NEED BETTER PICK-UP & DROP-OFF ROUTINE - DANGEROUS FOR KIDS - CARS IN RESTRICTED AREAS DRIVING TO FAST. LARGE AMOUNT OF TRAFFIC & BAD DRIVING IGNORING LIGHTS ECT IF THE SCHOOL HAD CROSSING GUARDS IN THE SCHOOL ZONE I WOULD FEEL SAFE WITH A 3RD GRADE CHILD WALKING HOME ALONE BUT THEY DON'T IT'S DANGEROUS WHEN YOU HAVE ALL THAT SCHOOL TRAFFIC WE GOT OVER 30 SEX OFFENDERS WHO LIVE WITHIN 4 BLOCKS OF MT LOGAN NUFF SAID DON'T TRUST THE NEIGHBORHOOD TO MANY DRUG BUST AND CHILD MOLESTERS AS A PARENT WITH 2 CHILDREN AT MT LOGAN I DON'T FEEL COMFORTABLE LETTING MY CHILDREN WALK AT ALL WITHOUT AN ADULT WE WALK TO & FROM SCHOOL EVERY DAY. ALWAYS WITH AN ADULT. VERY BAD NEIGHBORHOOD PLUS TRAFFIC IS BAD ROUND THOSE TIMES IF THERE WERE A CROSSING GUARD THERE ALL THE TIME AND LONGER IN THE EVENING I WOULD FEEL MORE COMFORTABLE AND IF THE SCHOOL THOUGHT THE STUDENTS MORE ON SAFETY OF WALKING MY KIDS LIKE TO WALK TO SCHOOL AND FROM SCHOOL MY KIDS HAVE TO CROSS MAIN ST AT DOUGLAS. VERY DANGEROUS IF THERE IS NO CROSSING GUARD ON A DAY. THIS IS MY BIGGEST CONCERN WITH MY KIDS WALKING OTHERWISE I WOULD BE OKAY WITH IT I'VE SEEN KIDS JAY WALKING ON MAIN ST. VERY DANGEROUS WE NEED CROSSING GUARDS FOR THE SAFETY OF THE CHILDREN YOUR CROSSING GUARDS SUCK - DON'T KNOW HOW MANY TIMES FROM HERE TO SCHOOL CARS ALMOST HIT MY CHILD CAUSE THEY DON'T STOP LOOK OR CARE. I LIVE LESS THAN 1/4 MILE IN A BUSY AREA I DO NOT LIKE FOR MY CHILDREN TO WALK OR RIDE A BIKE TO SCHOOL WITHOUT AN ADULT THEY DO WALK WITH ME SOMETIMES TO SCHOOL IF THE WEATHER IS COLD OR BAD OUTSIDE I TAKE THEM TO SCHOOL AND A FRIEND PICKS THEM UP I WOULD NOT ALLOW MY CHILDREN TO WALK OR RIDE A BIKE TO SCHOOL WITHOUT AN ADULT THEY DO WALK SOMETIMES WITH ME TO SCHOOL MY CHILDREN RIDE BUSES 9-12 GRADE SHOULD HAVE TRANSPORTATION TO AND FROM SCHOOL IN CASE THERE IS NO OTHER WAY TO GET THERE. I AM HAVING ISSUES W/THIS 9-12! GET BUSES!! CHILDREN SHOULD ONLY BE ALLOWED TO WALK WITH ADULT SUPERVISION. THERE ARE TO MANY DRUG HOUSES & SEX OFFENDERS IN THIS AREA TO MANY SEX OFFENDERS CLOSE TO THE SCHOOL. NO CHILD SHOULD BE ALLOWED TO WALK WITHOUT SUPERVISION OF A RESPONSIBLE ADULT. ALSO DRUGS ARE TO ASSISABLE IN THIS AREA. Page 12 of 13

53 THERE IS A SEX OFFENDER LIVING WITHIN 3 BLOCKS. MY CHILD IS TO FRIENDLY LIKES TO TALK TO ANYONE. RUNS ACROSS STREET WITHOUT LOOKING I DON'T LIKE MY DAUGHTERS WALKING TO SCHOOL BECAUSE THERE ARE A LOT OF CRAZY PEOPLE! A LOT OF PEDOPHILES IN CHILLICOTHE THERE ARE ISSUES OF DRIVERS VIEWS ON CHILDREN CROSSING OR OTHER VEHICLES WHERE THE CHURCH LOCATED ON DOUGLAS & SIDE STREET. VEHICLES SPEED ON DOUGLAS & CHILDREN WHO WALK WITHOUT SUPERVISION TO & FROM SCHOOL DOESN'T ALWAYS USE SAFETY PRECAUTION THEY WALK EDGE OF CURB OR ON STREET MY CHILDREN WALKED W/ME BEFORE TO TIFFIN. NO FAULT TO SCHOOL BUT I WORRY TOO MUCH ABOUT THEIR SAFETY AS FAR AS KIDNAPPING OR BEING HIT. WISH WE LIVED CLOSER THEY LOVE TO WALK. MY OPINION ONLY WE KEEP A VERY CLOSE EYE ON OUR CHILDREN. QUESTION #10 - WITHIN 4 BLOCKS FROM OUR HOUSE TO YOUR SCHOOL WE HAVE AT LEAST 30 MEN WHO WOULD LOVE TO GET THEIR HANDS ON A CHILD OR OLD PERSON SO OUR CHILDREN NEVER GO OUT ALONE I HAVE NOTHING TO SAY I AM AGAINST WALKING TO SCHOOL NOT SAFE TIME SENSITIVE CONVENIENCE TOTALLY AGAINST IT MY CHILD WALKED W/ME TO TIFFIN. WISH THEY COULD WALK THEY WANT TO BUT I'M NERVOUS ABOUT THE DANGERS TODAY. TOO MANY BAD THINGS HAPPEN FOR ME TO CHANCE IT WISH WE LIVED CLOSER MY CHILDREN HAVE ALWAYS RODE THE BUS - UNLESS I MISSED IT THEN I'D DRIVE THEM. I DO NOT FEEL COMFORTABLE FOR THEM TO WALK BECAUSE WE DON'T LIVE CLOSE TO THE SCHOOL. MY CHILDREN ARE IN 1ST & 2ND GRADE TO MANY DRUGIES RUNNING AROUND HERE! I ONLY ALLOW AUTUM TO WALK HOME FROM SHERMAN PK WITH A FRIEND. USUALLY SHE WALKS TO & FROM HILDAGARDEN Page 13 of 13

54 Parent Survey Summary Program Name: City School District Month and Year Collected: May 2012 School Name: Allen Elementary School Set ID: 8103 School Enrollment: 320 Date Report Generated: 08/21/2012 Enrollment within Grades Targeted by SRTS Program: 320 Number of Questionnaires Analyzed for Report: 85 Number of Questionnaires Distributed: 10 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. Sex of children for parents that provided information Page 1 of 13

55 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 Page 8 of 13

56 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 Amount of Traffic Along Route 79% 50% Speed of Traffic Along Route 75% 0% Sidewalks or Pathways 71% 50% Safety of Intersections and Crossings 70% 0% Distance 64% 100% Weather or climate 45% 0% Crossing Guards 43% 0% Violence or Crime 41% 0% Time 34% 100% Child's Participation in After School Programs 18% 0% Adults to Bike/Walk With 16% 0% Convenience of Driving 14% 0% Number of Respondents per Category 56 2 No response: 27 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. Page 9 of 13

57 Comments Section SurveyID Comment I THINK ALL OF PLYLEYS SHOULD HAVE SIDEWALKS FOR KIDS SAFETY I CAN'T PUSH A STROLLER W/ MY CHILD'S SIBLING TO GET HER FROM SCHOOL THE WAY IT IS NOW WE LIVE IN ZONE TRACE. KIDS WOULD WALK IF CLOSE TO SCHOOL 1 MILE OR LESS WALKING AND BIKING TO SCHOOL IS VERY GOOD EXERCISE BUT WITH ADULT COMPANY I PROBABLY WOULD NEVER LET MY CHILD RIDE HIS BIKE OR WALK TO SCHOOL BECAUSE THERE IS NO SIDEWALKS IT IS VERY HILLY AND THERE IS ALOT OF SPEEDING & STRNAGERS THIS HAS NOT BEEN AN ISSUE FOR ME. WITH 1 CHILD IN K. THERE ARE 0 SIDEWALKS FROM OUR HOUSE TO SCHOOL AND MANY DITCHES - SO NO BIKES AND WALKING WOULD BE DANGEROUS. THERE IS NO PRACTICAL WAY TO PUT INSIDEWALKS SCHOOL LOCATIONS ESPECIALLY UPPER GRADES WHERE WALKING/BIKING IS A MORE FEASIBLE OPTION ARE UNDESIRABLE NEIGHBORHOODS FOR UNSUPERVISED CHILDREN OUR CHILD IS IN OPEN ENROLLMENT BUT WE LIVE ACROSS FROM AN ELEMENTARY WE WILL NOT LET HIM ATTEND DUE TO OTHER CHILDREN'S BEHAVIOR I ANSWERED THESE BASED ON MY FIRST GRADER - I HAVE A SIXTH GRADER AT A DIFFERENT SCHOOL (WESTERN) AND HAVE ALLOWED HIM TO WALK HOME FROM SCHOOL WE LIVE TO FAR AWAY FOR HER TO WALK TO SCHOOL IF I LIVED CLOSER I WOULD WALK/BIKE WITH MY CHILDREN TO SCHOOL. BUT NEVER LET THEM BY THEIRSELVES BECAUSE THERE ARE WAY TO MANY CREEPY PEOPLE YOU CAN'T TRUST WE CHOOSE TO OPEN ENROLL OUR CHILD SO NOT SURE IF THIS SURVEY WOULD APPLY TO MY FAMILY I WOULD NEVER LET ANY OF MY KIDS WALK OR RIDE A BIKE TO SCHOOL UNTIL AT LEAST 9TH GRADE NO MATTER HOW CLOSE WE LIVED. TIMES HAVE CHANGED NOT LIKE IT USED TO BE WE LIVE TOO FAR ACTUALLY IN UHINOTO SD SO IT WOULDN'T MAKE A DIFFERENCE WITH CHANGES ITS STILL TOO FAR ALLEN NEEDS CROSSING GUARDS AGAIN. MY CHILD WOULD PROBABLY WALK MORE OFTEN VELLEVIEW IS DANGEROUS FOR ANY PEDESTRIAN AND IT IS A UPHILL AND DOWNHILL BOTHWAY. THAT'S A SERIOUS LIABILITY I WOULD NOT FEEL COMFORTABLE LETTING MY CHILD WALK OR RIDE TO SCHOOL UNLESS I COULD GO WITH HER EVEN IF WE LIVED CLOSE TO THE SCHOOL MADDIE LIVES TO FAR FROM WESTERN AND THE MIDDLE AND HIGH SCHOOL TO WALK OR RIDE A BIKE I THINK KIDS UNDER 14 ARE TO YOUNG TO WALK ON A ROAD BY THEMSELVES WITHOUT ADULTS MY DAUGHTER WOULD BE ALLOWED TO WALK TO SCHOOL IF SHE WERE IN HS AND WE LIVED 1/2 MILE FROM SCHOOL THERE ARE PROBLEMS AT THE BUS STOP AT LEAST ONCE A WEEK. THE KIDS ARE VERY VIOLENT AND VULGAR WITH MY HUSBAND AND 7 YEAR OLD DAUGHTER AS WELL AS MY SELF. IN MY OPINION THOSE CHILDREN SHOULD BE THROWN OFF THE BUS PERMANENTLY. FOR EXAMPLE: THIS WEEK A FEW OF THE KIDS WERE ACTUALLY LYING ACROSS THE STREET IT WAS THE MORNING HE HAD HEAVY FOG 2 VEHICLES ALMOST HIT THEM. EACH PARENT SHOULD HAVE TO PRESENT TO PUT THEIR CHILD ON THE BUS.IN ANOTHER INCIDENT A 7 YEAR OLD BOY PUNCHED ME IN THE FACE WITH HIS LEGAL GUARDIAN PARENT AND APPROVING OF THIS. AFTER SAME THING LIKE THAT THOSE PEOPLE SHOULD NOT BE ALOUD AT THE DESIGNATED BUS STOP. I DON'T THE BUS SERVICES NEED TO BE STOPPED THEY JUST NEED TO BE IMPROVED. IT IS TOO DANGEROUS FOR SOME CHILDREN TO WALK TO SCHOOL DUE TO BULLYING WHICH EVEN OCCURS WEEKLY AT THE BUS STOP I WOULD NEVER FEEL COMFORTABLE ALLOWING MY DAUGHTER TO GO TO SCHOOL. I DON'T FEEL THE WORLD IS SAFE ENOUGH ANYMORE FOR THAT. Page 12 of 13

58 I HAVE AN ASSOCIATES IN BUSINESS AND I AM ALSO CURRENTLY WORKING ON MY BACHELORS IN BUSINESS EXPECTED GRADUATION DATE APPROXIMATELY SEPTEMBER EVEN IF MY CHILD WASN'T ON OPEN ENROLLMENT I STILL WOULDN'T FEEL COMFORTABLE WITH HIM WALKING OR BIKING TO SCHOOL DUE TO HIS AGE AND THE DISTANCE OF THE SCHOOLS FROM OUR HOME BUS RIDER ALL SCHOOL YEAR IF MY CHILD LIVED CLOSER TO THE SCHOOL I BELIEVE I WOULD ALLOW MY CHILD TO WALK OR RIDE A BIKE TO SCHOOL BY 5TH GRADE. I BELIEVE HE WOULD ENJOY THE BIKE RIDE AS LONG AS HE WAS RESPONSIBLE ENOUGH TO FOLLOW ALL RULES OF WALKING/BIKING RIDING. I WOULD SUPERVISE THIS FOR A FEW DAYS THEN ALLOW HIM TO HAVE HIS INDEPENDANCE AND MY TRUST. Page 13 of 13

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