East Cleveland Safe Routes to School. School Travel Plan

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1 East Safe Routes to School School Travel Plan

2 Table of Contents Section 1: The Safe Routes to School Team 3 Section 2: Introduction. 4 Section 3: The Public Input Process 7 Section 4: Description of Schools 9 Section 5: Demographics.. 11 Section 6: Current School Travel Environment. 13 Section 7: Barriers to Active Transportation.. 25 Section 8: Creating Solutions. 31 Section 9: Mapping.. 36 Section 10: Action Plan.. 36 Section 11: Plan Endorsements 50 Section 12: Supporting Documents East City Schools Travel Plan

3 Section 1: Safe Routes to School Team East City School District Superintendent Parent Representative City Council, Ward 4 Director of Parks and Recreation Chief of Police Community Members Cuyahoga County Board of Health Myrna Loy Corley M. LaVora Perry Mildred Brewer Greg Bell Ralph Spotts Nichelle Shaw, MPH Alison Patrick MPH, RD, LD Michele Benko, MS, RD, LD Ann Stahlheber, MS, RD, LD Matt Johnson, MPH, RS Domenica McClintock, MPH, RS SRTS Primary Stakeholders Name Affiliation Program Area Contact Information Chief Ralph Spotts - Police Department Enforcement rspotts@eastcleveland.org Ross Brankatelli/ Greg Bell Director of Parks and Recreation Engineering gbell@eastcleveland.org Myrna Loy Corley East City Schools - Superintendent Greg Bell Director of Parks and Recreation Alison Patrick Cuyahoga County Board of Health Education/Health Encouragement Evaluation mcorley@eastcleveland.k12.oh.us gbell@eastcleveland.org apatrick@ccbh.net x 1513 SRTS Primary Contact: Alison Patrick Program Coordinator Cuyahoga County Board of Health 5550 Venture Drive Parma, OH East City Schools Travel Plan

4 Section 2: Introduction The, incorporated as Cuyahoga County s first suburb in 1911, is a small municipality of approximately 24,000 people. East, a residential city located about seven miles from downtown, occupies three square miles, and is adjacent to on the north and west and Heights on the east and south. The City is a small, urban community that is faced with the consequences of population decline, poverty, high crime rates, limited resources, vacant and abandoned properties, and other environmental and social issues. This community is one of the most densely settled communities in Cuyahoga County. It is the largest predominately African-American city in the County with more than 93% of residents identifying themselves as African American. The community has a poverty rate of 37.1%, the highest in Cuyahoga County. Residents suffer more from negative environmental factors including: poor air quality, poorly maintained homes, lack of healthy food options, lack of clean and safe green spaces and are less healthy overall than the general population. East s mission, to be the City of choice for ourselves and future generations beautiful, clean and safe with a healthy economy, strong businesses, vital neighborhoods, excellent schools, and extensive recreational and cultural opportunities, demonstrates the City s commitment to improving the physical activity environment that exists within its boundaries. The implementation of the Safe Routes to School (SRTS) program in the will support policy, system, and environmental changes that improve health outcomes in the community. East City School District is driven by its mission statement, We will provide the children of East with the academic and life skills needed for each and every one to be a success in the 21st Century. The vision of the District is, The East City School District will emerge as a District of Excellence. Nestled in the three mile radius of the city of East, the District is comprised of seven schools, Caledonia Elementary School, Chambers Elementary School, Mayfair Elementary School, Prospect Elementary School, Superior Elementary School, Heritage Middle School, and Shaw High School. East serves approximately 3,463 students. All of the buildings have been newly built or renovated. Students have access to state of the art technology, and innovative educational programs. 91.8% of the students in East qualify for free or reduced lunch. The Cuyahoga County Board of Health (CCBH) recognizes that where a person lives, works, and plays impacts their health and life expectancy in fundamental ways. The way our cities and towns are developed and the way our land is used contribute to the epidemic rates of chronic disease and impact the quality of life of our residents. Residents of low-income communities and communities of color suffer more from negative environmental and social factors. As a result, the CCBH supports the development of place-based solutions to building healthier communities. The East School District,, and the CCBH have a long-standing history of building on partnerships to effectively address healthy eating and active living policy, environmental, and 4 East City Schools Travel Plan

5 systems changes that impact the health and well-being of both students and residents. The development of a SRTS School Travel Plan (STP) will begin to address numerous concerns that stakeholders within the City of East hold and begin to improve the travel environment for students. Challenges Safety Safety is the major concern within the and must be addressed to ensure the successful implementation of the SRTS program. Traffic Safety: A recent traffic study, completed as a component of the City s Road Safety Program, utilized the City s red light cameras to assess motorist habits. The study was completed in November 2010 over a three week period of time. The study found that 4100 motorists ran a red light in the City of East. More specifically, that equates to 194 red light violations per day, or every seven minutes the driver of a motor vehicle was caught running a red light. The majority of traffic cameras used for this study were located at or near intersections in close proximity to a school building. This presents a clear danger for students walking or biking to/from school. Pedestrian and Bicyclist Safety: There are currently a number of issues in the that affect student travel to/from school. Listed below is a summary of these concerns. o Currently, over one hundred sex offenders reside within the. While the district has been proactive in adjusting the bus routes annually to avoid these areas, students may still encounter these individuals. The STP will need to take this issue into account during the planning and implementation of the SRTS program. o Currently there are not enough crossing guards employed by the City s police department to adequately, and safety, help students cross the street safely. Eight guards are presently employed, yet a need has been identified for 6 additional guards. Crossing guard training and equipment have been cited as the most immediate needs in order to increase capacity. o The poverty and crime has led to a decline in city population, and the remaining residents have expressed their concern about the safety of their children as they commute to and from school. The majority of students are picked up by parents, district transportation, day care providers, neighborhood walkers and a few students that bike to school during comfortable weather. Environmental/Infrastructure Concerns Vacant and Abandoned Properties: The, in partnership with the Northeast Ohio Alliance for Hope and the Case Western Reserve Mandel School of Applied Social Sciences, inventoried the vacant property stock in the in 2008 for structures that could potentially jeopardize the safety of its residents. The survey found that 20% of all parcels with residential structures within the City were vacant, and of those structures, 40% were rated as deteriorated or hazardous and unsafe. The Neighborhood Stabilization Program has been awarded $2.2 million to begin rehabbing and demolishing homes. 5 East City Schools Travel Plan

6 Chronic Disease Childhood obesity has contributed to an increased number of students coming to school with adult chronic diseases and has led to a generation of children who are likely to live shorter lives than their parents. Residents of low-income communities and communities of color suffer more from the unequal distribution of resources resulting in worse educational and health outcomes. The Cuyahoga County Youth Risk Behavior Survey found that in % of high school students were classified as obese and 16.3% of students were classified as overweight. The same study, completed in 2010 in middle schools, found that 13.7% of seventh and eighth graders were considered obese and 19.9% were considered overweight. The District has been proactive on this issue, and is currently supporting the First Ring Superintendents Collaborative Wellness Committee by participating in the BMI study with the Clinic. Parents are informed of their child s results and are given tools and resources to address issues. Though the students and families in East face many challenges, the District constantly strives to respond with a myriad of programs and resources. To ensure that students have access to healthcare and community resources the District provides dental screenings, eye screening, lead testing, and BMI screenings. The Family and Civic Engagement team oversees and enhances partnerships for the students in collaboration with the Wellness Committee. The students of the East City School District rise above the obstacles and strive for academic success. Physical Inactivity According to the 2010 Cuyahoga County Middle School Youth Risk Behavior Survey, 56.1% of African American students watched television for 3 or more hours daily and 38.5% of African American students use a computer for 3 or more hours per day to play computer or video games. Only 47.3% of African American students met the recommended levels of physical activity, with only 10.7% of those students engaging in activity for 60 or more minutes per day. The East SRTS coalition fully recognizes the number of potential challenges and barriers with implementing the SRTS program in the. However, the coalition feels that the implementation of the SRTS program provides numerous opportunities to improve the health and safety of students and residents within the community. Opportunities Safety The SRTS program allows coalition members to educate and empower youth to be proactive in their safety. The district has implemented an anti-bullying curriculum, as well as hired school-based resource officers, increasing the number of safety measures in place to protect students. The coalition plans to collaborate with the district on both of these initiatives to further expand and support safety measures within the SRTS project. 6 East City Schools Travel Plan

7 Healthy Habits The SRTS coalition believes that the SRTS program can be utilized to motivate both students and adults to develop and influence lifelong healthy habits. In addition, the creation and designation of SRTS streets within the community has the possibility of stimulating future community development and beatification projects, such as the addition of community gardens and walking paths. Collaboration The SRTS project provides an opportunity to continue strengthening multi-sector partnerships between the East City School District,, and the CCBH. This partnership will continue to focus on environmental and social conditions that impact health in the. The East School Travel Plan aims to comprehensively address SRTS in a manner that promotes safety and an increased number of students are walking or biking to or from school. It is the mission of the Coalition To provide safe routes children can use to bicycle and walk to school, encouraging lifelong healthy habits, respect for their natural environment, and a meaningful connection to the greater community. Section 3: The Public Input Process Education, Enforcement, and Encouragement Activities already in place East Police Department Bike Rodeo: The East Police Annual Bike Rodeo invites East residents to come out and enjoy face painting, games, food, free throw contest, free bike helmets, bake sale and the opportunity to win a bike. The bike rodeo, held during the summer months, provides bicycle checks, IDs and tags for both bicycles and helmets, and gives children the opportunity to participate in an obstacle course that teaches them about bicycle safety. East PAL: East PAL is a police sponsored youth crime prevention program for youth ages 6-15 that utilizes educational, athletics, and recreational activities to create trust and understanding between police officers and youth. East PAL supports activities such as the East Bike Rodeo, mentoring and youth leadership, football, baseball, bowling, cheerleading and basketball. Martin Luther King Jr. (MLK) Civic Center programming: The MLK Civic Center, in partnership with the Bridges of Hope Coalition, offers numerous programs for youth throughout the year. Those programs that focus on physical activity include: Open Gym In-house Basketball The East Neighborhood Center Afterschool Program Unique Sports and Fitness Training MLK Civic Center Premier Boxing Club Coming Soon: Youth Walking Club 7 East City Schools Travel Plan

8 East Walking Maps: Created by the Cardiovascular Health Program at the Cuyahoga County Board of Health in 2008, the East walking maps highlight community assets along pleasurable walking routes of various distances. The maps are full color, post card size, and packaged in a clear envelope. East School District Physical Education opportunities: The district offers numerous opportunities throughout the school day for physical activity. Such opportunities include: Physical education classes Interscholastic sports Dance Pad exercises Fuel Up to Play 60 Fitness Zone Public Meetings Hayden Avenue Corridor Revitalization Meeting: Coalition members in attendance took the opportunity to discuss the SRTS project with East residents and had them complete the Community Input Survey. Approximately 25 residents were in attendance. A summary of the survey results is included in Section 6 of the STP. School Wellness Policy Objectives A board-approved wellness policy has been in place since July 1, The district formed a wellness committee, which meets on a regular basis to discuss issues pertinent to both student and staff health. The Board believes that supporting the development of healthy behaviors and habits among students with regard to eating and exercise cannot be accomplished alone. It will be necessary for not only the staff, but also parents and the public at large to be involved in a community-wide effort to promote, support, and model such healthy behaviors and habits. The Board approved policy addresses physical activity by stating: With regard to physical activity, the District shall: Provide students with sequential, comprehensive physical education curriculum opportunities to learn, practice, and be assessed on developmentally appropriate attitudes, and skills necessary to engage in lifelong, health-enhancing physical activity. Encourage families and/or other District stakeholders to provide physical activity outside the regular school day, such as outdoor play at home, participation in sports sponsored by community agencies or organizations, and in lifelong physical activities like bowling, swimming, or tennis. Parent Surveys and Classroom Tallies East School District curriculum nights (September 2010): Parent survey forms were approved by the National Center for Safe Routes to School. Two coalition members attended curriculum nights at the beginning of the academic year to promote the newly funded SRTS project in East. Parents completed the survey during these events. 8 East City Schools Travel Plan

9 East Back to School Rally (September 2010): Two coalition members attended the annual East Schools Back to School rally and distributed the survey to all parents and guardians in attendance. Classroom tallies: Tallies were completed by all four elementary schools between September and October of Tally forms were approved by the National Center for Safe Routes to School. A summary of the results is included in Section 6 of the STP. Community Input Survey Coalition members felt it was vital to the success of the SRTS project to gain perspectives from the residents about the benefits and impacts SRTS will have on the community. A survey was created that addressed the following topics: 1) active transportation as an asset to East, 2) concerns related to an increased number of students walking or biking to school, 3) crossing guards and their locations, 4) speeding and safety, and 5) the creation of a block club program. Surveys were distributed both online via Survey Monkey and paper copies were made available at City Hall, the MLK Civic Center, and the offices of the Northeast Ohio Alliance for Hope. The community input process occurred from November 2010 through January Community Input Survey Results Twenty-three residents began the survey, with twenty-one completing all eight questions (response rate = 91.3%. Overall, residents feel that walking and biking is an asset to East. Students are respectful to residents and their property when actively traveling to or from school. The biggest concern for the community is safety, both the lack of crossing guards as well as neighborhood conditions. A full copy of the survey report is included in Appendix 1. Section 4: Description of Schools Superior Elementary School Superior Elementary School 1865 Garfield Avenue East, OH Grades: K-6 Enrollment: 325 Hours of Operation: 8:35 am 3:00 pm The school s mission is to teach, learn, and communicate with patience, control, and focus. We house approximately 365 students in grades pre-k through 6. We have two MH units and three special education classrooms in the building. Academically, we have implemented the following programs to increase student achievement: America s Choice, Reading First, ProOhio, Compass Learning, Study Island, Read 180, and Fast ForWord. Our neighborhood is 95% African American with Hispanic, Latino, and Caucasian making up the other 5%. We have some abandoned houses and apartments in our neighborhood which have caused some safety issues in the past. Our children are encouraged to walk home with a partner at all times. 9 East City Schools Travel Plan

10 Most of our children walk to school, however a small number of them take the city bus. Some of our parents transport our children in cars. Our special education population is bused to school daily. Students are kept in the breakfast room from 8:00 am 8:30 am. Teachers pick their students up from the breakfast room at 8:30 am. Each classroom has a designed door that they exit the building from. All teachers walk their children out of the building. Teachers are encouraged to stay outside until the playground is clear. Mayfair Elementary Mayfair Elementary School Mayfair Road East, OH Grades: K-6 Enrollment: 318 Hours of Operation: 8:35 am 3:00 pm Mayfair is located in the midst of urban blight. We have a number of abandoned dilapidated houses that students might walk past to get to school. Mayfair covers grades Kindergarten through Sixth grade. We have two SED classes that service students in the fifth and sixth grade servicing 10 students. We also have thirty general special education students who are housed in their homerooms and are serviced in and out of their classroom. We have several initiatives in our building: learning thru music in collaboration with the Orchestra and instrumental music classes offered through the District. Prospect Elementary Prospect Elementary School 1843 Stanwood Road East, OH Grades: K-6 Enrollment: 194 Hours of Operation: 8:35 am 3:00 pm Prospect has a student population of 200. The school services students in grades kindergarten sixth. Prospect has a student poverty rate of 97% and an attendance rate of 93.8%.The majority of our students are picked up by parents, district transportation, day care providers, neighborhood walkers and students that bike to school during comfortable weather. Prospect met the Value Added expected growth measure indicating that our students are making academic improvement as well as met the state indicator percentage in 6 th grade Reading. Prospect stands committed to supporting the district Vision: We will emerge as a District of Excellence. Our mission is clear: All Prospect students will strive for excellence. Prospect offers a myriad of academic and extra-curricular activities for students such as after school tutoring, NASA, Scholastic Partners, Student Council, and Young Men and Women of Prospect. Prospect Elementary has offered dental services, eye exams, BMI and lead testing as organized by the District Wellness Committee. We are committed to meeting the academic and psychosocial needs of our students. Parent involvement is always welcomed at Prospect Elementary. Our parents have monthly Parent/Teacher Organization meetings as well as participate on the Prospect s Continuous Improvement Planning Team. 10 East City Schools Travel Plan

11 Chambers Elementary Chambers Elementary School Shaw Avenue East, OH Grades: K-6 Enrollment: 426 Hours of Operation: 8:35 am 3:00 pm Chambers has a student population of 423. Chambers services students in grades kindergarten sixth. The school has a student poverty rate of 95% and an attendance rate of 94.2%. Chambers is located in a high traffic area and the majority of our students are picked up by parents, district transportation, day care providers, neighborhood walkers and students that bike to school during comfortable weather. Chambers met the Value Added expected growth measure indicating that our students are making academic improvement. The school offers a Gifted and Talented Program. Chambers stands committed to supporting the district vision: We will emerge as a District of Excellence. Our mission is clear: All Chambers students will be given the tools to read, write and solve problems effectively. Chambers offers a myriad of academic and extra-curricular activities for students such as after school tutoring, NASA, Scholastic Partners, Suzuki Strings, Student Council, REACH and Aspire Programs. Chambers Elementary has offered dental services, eye exams, BMI and lead testing as organized by the District Wellness Committee. We are committed to meeting the academic and psychosocial needs of our students. Parent involvement is an integral component of programming at Chambers Elementary. Our parents have monthly Parent/Teacher Organization meetings as well as participate on the Chambers Continuous Improvement Planning Team. The planning team works on a set of activities designed to bring gradual, but continual improvement to a process through constant review. Section 5: Demographics Demographic Data Chambers Elementary School Demographics Chambers Black, non-hispanic 99.8% Economically Disadvantaged 90.4% Students with Disabilities 13.5% Demographic Data Mayfair Elementary School Demographics Mayfair Black, non-hispanic 100% Economically Disadvantaged 92.0% Students with Disabilities 20.1% 11 East City Schools Travel Plan

12 Demographic Data Prospect Elementary School Demographics Prospect Black, non-hispanic 98.6% Economically Disadvantaged 94.2% Students with Disabilities 8.5% Demographic Data Superior Elementary School Demographics Superior Black, non-hispanic 99.4% Economically Disadvantaged 91.4% Students with Disabilities 25.8% Demographic Data East Cuyahoga County General Characteristics Total Population 24,827 1,296,287 Households 11, ,058 Total Families 5, ,396 Caucasian 5.0% 65.9% African American 93.0% 28.8% Asian.02% 2.3% Hispanic.7% 4.3% Multi-Racial 1.4% 1.4% Household Characteristics Average Household Size Average Family Size Married Households with ,821 children under age 18 Female Householder 2,814 87,084 Female Household with 1,529 51,319 children under 18 Householder 65 years and 1, ,971 over Household Income Median Household Income $22,339 $43,145 Median Male Income $30,891 $46,421 Median Female Income $26,725 $35, East City Schools Travel Plan

13 Per capita Income $14,825 $25,788 Poverty Status Families below poverty level 30.5% 12.7% Families below poverty level 44.6% 20.0% with children under 18 Female households below 44.8% 32.3% poverty level Female households with 56.0% 41.7% children under 18 below poverty level Households 65 years and older below poverty level 28.4% 11.5% Source: American Community Survey Section 6: Current School Travel Environment Summary of Classroom Tallies and Parent Survey Results The East City School District administered parent surveys and conducted classroom tallies from September 2010 January All forms were approved by the National Center for Safe Routes to School and are attached in Appendix 2. The Center analyzed all surveys and tallies and complied all reports. A summary of the reports in included below, broken out by school building. Classroom Tallies Chambers Elementary School Overall, 36.5% of students walk, 0% bike, 13% travel by school bus, 43.5% arrive or leave by car, 3% carpool, and 0.3% take transit to or from school. These results were averaged for both morning and afternoon travel. Over 740 trips were included in the tally for both morning and afternoon. Students were more likely to walk home from school. As a result, there are fewer students traveling home by car, thus reducing traffic and the potential for pedestrian related accidents in the afternoon. Superior Elementary Overall, 29.5% of students walk, 2% bike, 11% travel by school bus, 50% arrive or leave by car, 6% carpool, and 1.5% take transit to or from school. These results were averaged for both morning and afternoon travel. Approximately 640 trips were included for both morning and afternoon. Interestingly, students were more likely to be picked up from school by car then they were to walk or bike home. Moreover, the weather conditions were favorable for walking and biking during this time period. 13 East City Schools Travel Plan

14 Prospect Elementary School Overall, 34% of students walk, 0% bike, 9.5% travel by school bus, 54% arrive or leave by car, 4% carpool, and 3% take transit to or from school. These results were averaged for both morning and afternoon travel. Approximately 190 trips were included for morning and afternoon. Students were more likely to walk home from school. As a result, there are fewer students traveling home by car, thus reducing traffic and the potential for pedestrian related accidents in the afternoon. Mayfair Elementary School Overall, 33.5% of students walk, 0% bike, 23% travel by school bus, 30.5% arrive or leave by car, 9% carpool, and 0.3% take transit to or from school. These results were averaged for both morning and afternoon travel. Approximately 310 trips were included for morning and afternoon. Students were more likely to walk home from school. As a result, there are fewer students traveling home by car, thus reducing traffic and the potential for pedestrian related accidents in the afternoon. Parent Surveys One thousand two hundred parent surveys were distributed between the four elementary buildings during the months of September and October. Three hundred and twenty five surveys were completed and returned by parents. Chambers Elementary School Parent estimate of distance from child's home to school 14 East City Schools Travel Plan

15 Typical mode of arrival at and departure from school The majority of students at Chambers Elementary School travel to school by family car. This is a trip that, for the majority of students, takes ten minutes or less. It can be assumed that one of the reasons for this is because of student age, the other being student safety. The majority of students walking or biking to/from school currently live within ¼ mile of the school building. Based on parent or guardian response, 48% of students living within ¼ mile of the elementary building have asked permission to walk or bike to/from school within the past academic year. The top five concerns parents have about students actively traveling to school are: 1) violence/crime, 2) distance, 3) safety of intersections and crossings, 4) weather/climate, and 5) speed of traffic along route. The majority of parents believe that walking or biking to/from school is either healthy or very healthy for their child. 15 East City Schools Travel Plan

16 Superior Elementary School Parent estimate of distance from child's home to school Typical mode of arrival at and departure from school 16 East City Schools Travel Plan

17 The majority of students at Superior Elementary School either walks to/from school or arrives by family car. This is a trip that, for the majority of students, takes ten minutes or less. It can be assumed that one of the reasons for this is because of student age, the other being student safety. The majority of students walking or biking to/from school currently live within 1 mile of the school building. Based on parent or guardian response, 50% of students living within ½ mile of the elementary building have asked permission to walk or bike to/from school within the past academic year. The top five concerns parents have about students actively traveling to school are: 1) violence/crime, 2) distance, 3) safety of intersections and crossings, 4) weather/climate, and 5) amount of traffic along route. The majority of parents believe that walking or biking to/from school is either healthy or very healthy for their child. Prospect Elementary School Parent estimate of distance from child's home to school 17 East City Schools Travel Plan

18 Typical mode of arrival at and departure from school The majority of students at Prospect Elementary School either walks to/from school or arrives by family car. This is a trip that, for the majority of students, takes ten minutes or less. It can be assumed that one of the reasons for this is because of student age, the other being student safety. The majority of students walking or biking to/from school currently live within 1/4 mile of the school building. Based on parent or guardian response, 51.5% of students living within ½ mile of the elementary building have asked permission to walk or bike to/from school within the past academic year. The top five concerns parents have about students actively traveling to school are: 1) violence/crime, 2) distance, 3) amount of traffic along route, 4) speed of traffic along route, and 5) sidewalks or pathways. The majority of parents believe that walking or biking to/from school is either healthy or very healthy for their child. 18 East City Schools Travel Plan

19 Mayfair Elementary School Parent estimate of distance from child's home to school Typical mode of arrival at and departure from school 19 East City Schools Travel Plan

20 The majority of students at Mayfair Elementary School walk to/from school. The majority of students walking or biking to/from school currently live within ½ mile of the school building. Based on parent or guardian response, 92% of students living within ½ mile of the elementary building have asked permission to walk or bike to/from school within the past academic year. The top five concerns parents have about students actively traveling to school are: 1) violence/crime, 2) distance, 3) safety of intersections and crossings, 4) amount of traffic along route, and 5) weather/climate. The majority of parents believe that walking or biking to/from school is either healthy or very healthy for their child. Arrival and Dismissal Procedures Superior Elementary School Arrival: 8:00 am is the earliest students should arrive to school. Students are not to be dropped off before this time as there is no supervision available unless the student is enrolled in a before school program. Walking and Bicycling: Students (and parents) are encouraged to walk and bicycle to school and will be welcomed at the designated entrance of the school. Crossing Guard: A crossing guard will be stationed near major crosswalks near elementary schools for walkers coming from various directions to the schools. Busses only on Garfield Avenue side of the building: In order to provide safe routes to and from Superior Elementary School every day, please DO NOT drop children off at school on the Garfield Avenue side of the school in the morning between 8:00 and 8:35. Children should be dropped off on the Superior Road side of the school from 8:10 to 8:35. This is for the safety of YOUR children. Any children who arrive after 8:30 (considered tardy) should enter through Garfield Avenue. Dismissal: Each student, not riding a bus, must submit a dismissal form at the beginning of each year. The dismissal process begins at 3:00 pm and is staggered to increase safety. A note is required for any changes of dismissal other than your student s daily routine. You may submit a single blanket note for the full year or a note for a particular day. Walking and Bicycling: To reduce traffic in the lobby, if you are meeting your child, please do so at the back of the building on Superior Avenue or at the bike rack. All parents should remain outside of the school. 20 East City Schools Travel Plan

21 Automobile Pick-Up: Children being picked-up by automobile will wait in the gym, and only enter cars in the designated pick-up spots at the curb. This release will begin at 3:10pm. Waiting cars are asked to form a queue along the arrows leading to the designated pick-up spots. DO NOT GET OUT OF THE CAR, the Superior staff will assist your student(s) if necessary. When you see the street full please circle around the block. No Idling Policy: We ask that you turn off your car while waiting for your child (or waiting to drop-off in the morning). We are trying to eliminate the exhaust emissions around the school at arrival and dismissal. Mayfair Elementary: Arrival: 8:00 am is the earliest students should arrive to school. Walking: Students (and parents) are encouraged to walk to school and will be welcomed at the front entrance of the school. Crossing Guard: A crossing guard will be stationed near major crosswalks near elementary schools at the front entrance of the school. Busses only around the corner on Mayfair Avenue side of building: In order to provide safe routs to and from Mayfair Elementary School every day, please DO NOT drop children off at school on the Hayden & Doan Avenue side of the school in the morning between 8:00 and 8:35. Children should be dropped off on the Mayfair Avenue side of the school from 8:05 to 8:35. Any children who arrive after 8:40 should enter through Hayden Avenue. Dismissal: All bus and Day Care van riders will go to the gym to wait on their bus or day care van. Students, not riding a bus, are dismissed from the main entrance on Mayfair Avenue. The dismissal process begins at 3:00 pm. Walking: To reduce traffic in the lobby, if you are meeting your child, please do so at the front of the building on Mayfair Avenue. 21 East City Schools Travel Plan

22 Automobile & Day Care Pick-Up: Waiting cars are asked to form a line along the curb in front of the building. When you see the street full, please circle around the block. Do not stand or stop on Mayfair Avenue police will ticket for this infraction. No Idling Policy: We ask that you turn off your car while waiting for your child (or waiting to drop-off in the morning). We are trying to eliminate the exhaust emissions around the school at arrival and dismissal. Prospect Elementary School: Arrival: Students are to begin lining up in the recess area at 8:30 am. Walking: Students (and parents) are encouraged to walk to school and will be welcomed at the front entrance of the school. Crossing Guard: A crossing guard will be stationed near major crosswalks near elementary schools at the front entrance of the school. Dismissal: The dismissal bell will ring at 3:00 pm. Teachers are to escort their students to the sidewalk on Stanwood Avenue. No students are to be dismissed from the back doors. Students may not walk behind the building or through Shaw s parking lot at dismissal. A note is required for any changes of dismissal other than your student s daily routine. You may submit a single blanket note for the full year or a note for a particular day. Walking: To reduce traffic in the lobby, if you are meeting your child, please do so at the front of the building on Stanwood Avenue. Automobile & Day Care Pick-Up: Waiting cars are asked to form a line along the curb in front of the building on Stanwood Avenue. When you see the street full, please circle around the block. No Idling Policy: We ask that you turn off your car while waiting for your child (or waiting to drop-off in the morning). We are trying to eliminate the exhaust emissions around the school at arrival and dismissal. 22 East City Schools Travel Plan

23 Currently, bicycling to school is not encouraged by Prospect Elementary. As of a part of the school s Safe Routes to School program, we intend to examine this position and consider proposing effective biking practices for students to and from school, as educational programs and improved infrastructure are implemented. Chambers Elementary School: Arrival: 8:00 am is the earliest students should arrive to school. Walking: Students (and parents) are encouraged to walk to school and will be welcomed at the front entrance of the school. Crossing Guard: A crossing guard will be stationed near major crosswalks near elementary schools at the front entrance of the school. Children should be dropped off on the Shaw Avenue side of the school from 8:05 to 8:35. Dismissal: All bus and Day Care van riders will go to the gym to wait on their bus or day care van. Students, not riding a bus, are dismissed from the main entrance on Shaw Avenue. The dismissal process begins at 3:00 pm. Walking: To reduce traffic in the lobby, if you are meeting your child, please do so at the front of the building on Shaw Avenue. Automobile & Day Care Pick-Up: Waiting cars are asked to form a line along the curb in front of the building. When you see the street full, please circle around the block. Do not stand or stop on Shaw Avenue police will ticket for this infraction. No Idling Policy: We ask that you turn off your car while waiting for your child (or waiting to drop-off in the morning). We are trying to eliminate the exhaust emissions around the school at arrival and dismissal. School Travel Policies Board Policy for Walkers and Riders: The Board provides transportation for resident elementary students, kindergarten through grade eight, who live more than two miles from school and for all students with physical or mental 23 East City Schools Travel Plan

24 disabilities which make walking impossible or unsafe. The transportation of high school students is optional. Accordingly, the administration designates and the Board approves areas of residence from which students are provided transportation to schools. The Board may create exceptions to the established areas when: 1. in the judgment of the Board, walking conditions to the student s school are extremely hazardous and/or 2. because of overcrowding and the necessity to assign students to another building, the Board deems transportation necessary The Board authorizes the staff responsible for administering the student transportation program to require student identification as a prerequisite to riding a school bus when this is deemed necessary. Board School Bus Policy: All transported students shall conduct themselves on the bus and at bus stops in a manner which contributes to the safety and well-being of everyone. A student shall not behave in a manner which interferes with the orderly transportation of pupils on a school bus. The following information is for all students who ride East City School District buses, whether daily on regular runs or only on field trips, and for their parents. Respecting other students: 1) A student shall not behave in a manner which interferes with the orderly arrival/departure of others to and from school. 2) Misbehavior will not be tolerated 3) Misbehavior on the bus, at the bus stop, on the way to or from the bus stop, or when arriving at or leaving school is not permitted Consequences: 1) The school bus rules and regulations are for your information and your child s benefit. Bus drivers are instructed to report to the school principal any infractions. 2) Riding a school bus is a privilege. Should any child be reported to the school principal, the 24 East City Schools Travel Plan

25 principal will be responsible for the disciplinary action, including loss of the privilege of the bus transportation until the parents, the bus driver, and principal can arrive at an understanding. 3) Loss of riding privilege may result from misbehavior on the bus. Location and times of crossing guards There are currently eight crossing guards employed by the. A need has been identified for an additional six guards due to safety concerns in the community. The crossing guards currently patrol from 8:30-9:00 am and from 2:30-3:00 pm. A map of the crossing guard locations is included in Appendix 3. Community Sidewalk Maintenance Policy Section of the Sidewalk and Driveway Construction, Repair and Removal Code states: a) No owner or occupant of any property abutting a street shall fail to keep the sidewalk adjacent to such property in good repair b) Whenever the condition of any sidewalk, driveway, tree lawn or curb lawn in a dedicated street in the City does not conform to the requirements of Section or there exists any obstructions or nuisances therein, the City may proceed to correct such conditions and may charge and assess the cost thereof against the owners of the abutting property. If such cost is to be charged and assessed against the owners of the abutting property, the proceedings shall conform to the provisions of the Ohio Revised Code governing the construction and care of sidewalks. A copy of the Sidewalk and Driveway Construction, Repair, and Removal Code is included in Appendix 2. Section 7: Barriers to Active Transportation Assessment of Accident Data A review of crash data for the latest available three year period ( ) shows that there were thirty-five(35) pedestrian and bicycle-involved crashes in the four school SRTS area. Nineteen (19) crashes involved pedestrians and sixteen (16) crashes involved bicyclists. One (1) fatal crash was reported on Eddy Road at E. 129th Street during the study period and thirty-one (31) crashes resulted in injuries. All the recorded school crashes occurred within the one mile radius of the four schools addressed in this study. More crashes (21, 60% of the total) occurred along Euclid Avenue than any other single roadway. The hot spots on Euclid Avenue are located at Roxbury Road, Fay Street, Rosemont Road, 25 East City Schools Travel Plan

26 Taylor Road and Noble Road intersections. School crashes were also noted along Superior Avenue (3), Hayden Road (3) and Noble Road (2). Barriers to Active Transportation Walking audits and school area safety audits were conducted independently and with members of the SRTS Team to review the walkability and bikeability of the community surrounding each school in the study area. Specifically, the primary walking and biking routes in the immediate vicinity of the schools were observed during the morning arrival and the afternoon dismissal period for each school. The audits were conducted during September The following barriers were identified. School Zone Barriers Superior Elementary School Deficient/missing sidewalk/pathway Sidewalk provides insufficient pedestrian protection at the southeast corners of both the Euclid Avenue/Superior Road and Euclid Avenue/Forest Hills Boulevard. At Superior, the sidewalk is flush with the roadway through the entire radius which permits vehicles to cross onto sidewalk as they make the right hand turn from Euclid northbound to Superior eastbound. At Forest Hills Boulevard, the sidewalk and curb do not extend fully to the corner and lengthen the distance required to cross Forest Hills Boulevard thereby placing pedestrians in conflict with automobiles. The sidewalk along Lambert Road is tight against the roadway to the east and also bound by a fence on the west side providing a very narrow feel to the sidewalk and no escape area for students if vehicles cross onto the sidewalk. Curbs are very low and nearly flush with the roadway. Photo: Southeast corner at intersection of Superior Road and Euclid Avenue. 26 East City Schools Travel Plan

27 Deficient/missing crosswalk Students currently attempt to cross Superior mid-block between Euclid Avenue and Lambert drive where no crosswalk or pedestrian protection exists. Existing pavement markings at the crosswalks at all nearby intersections are fading and difficult to see. Deficient school zone signage and traffic control Existing school zone signs are positioned in the center median of the roadway and not entirely visible to approaching traffic on Superior Road. For northbound traffic, the curve at Euclid Avenue and buildings on the southeast corner impair visibility of the sign. For southbound, the downhill approach and traffic signal at Terrace prohibit clear view of the school zone sign. No advanced school zone warning signs exist on any approach to the school. Students cross Euclid Avenue at the vicinity of Emily Street, however this intersection is operated on flash and cannot provide adequate pedestrian phasing or protection. The pedestrian signal heads and push buttons at all intersections in the immediate vicinity of the school are either missing or malfunctioning. Only one pedestrian head was observed to be in operation at the Euclid Avenue and Superior Avenue intersection with insufficient timing to allow for pedestrian crossing students and crossing guards must guess when to cross based on traffic signal indication. Deficient infrastructure and other barriers Dark spots and visibility issues were noted during early morning and late afternoon/evening along Superior Avenue under the GCRTA and NS railroad bridges. Lighting along Superior Road lights the roadway but little lighting spreads to the sidewalks which have heavy tree cover. Mayfair Elementary School Deficient crosswalk The painted crosswalks at the GCRTA Drive, Doan Avenue, 5th Street, Mayfair Avenue, Scioto Avenue, and Northfield Avenue are all fading or not visible. The painted crosswalks on both sides of Hayden Avenue are faded and no curb ramps were noted at the crossings. Currently the crossings at intersection of Hayden Avenue/Northfield Avenue and Hayden Avenue/Doan Avenue (5th Avenue) are not pedestrian friendly. Both of the intersections are skewed intersections with no pedestrian signal control. 27 East City Schools Travel Plan

28 Photo: Intersection of Hayden Avenue/Northfield Avenue. No crosswalks were noted at the north and west driveways of the school parking lot and the concrete pork chop islands to control access to right-in right-out only do not have through access with ADA compliant curb ramps for pedestrians. Deficient school zone signage and traffic control The school speed limit signs along Hayden Avenue are too close to the school to provide adequate advance warning to the motorists. The pedestrian crossing time at the intersection of Mayfair Avenue/Hayden Avenue is not sufficient for pedestrians to cross the street safely. The pedestrian signal heads and push buttons at the intersection of Northfield Avenue and Hayden Avenue are either missing or malfunctioning. Deficient infrastructure and other barriers There are abandoned properties on Mayfair Avenue across from the school building, and along the west side of Hayden Avenue. A dark shortcut covered by vines was noted at the back of the vacant building located at the northeast corner of Mayfair Avenue and Hayden Avenue. There were students walking through the shortcut to Hayden Avenue. This hidden path could be a safety risk. The existing playground was fenced off from the school campus which may pose safety issues for the students at the playground. Dark spots and visibility issues were noted during early morning and late evening along Doan Avenue under the GCRTA railroad bridge. Photo: Abandoned property at the NE corner of Mayfair Ave/Hayden Avenue 28 East City Schools Travel Plan

29 Prospect Elementary School Deficient/missing crosswalk The four painted crosswalks at intersection of Stanwood Road and Euclid Avenue are faded. The painted crosswalk across Euclid Avenue at Shaw is faded. This is the primary crossing point for both the students of Prospect Elementary School and Shaw High School. The existing mid-block crossing at Stanwood Road in front of the school building is offset from the main entrance of the school building. The existing crosswalks at intersection of Noble Road and Euclid Avenue are faded. There are no crosswalks at the intersection of Sheldon Avenue and Terrace Road. Photo: The existing mid-block crosswalk in front of the Prospect School building. Deficient school zone signage and traffic control At the intersection of Stanwood Road and Euclid Avenue, only one pedestrian signal head was functional. There is currently no crossing guard at the intersection of Stanwood Road and Terrace Road. The school speed limit sign on Euclid Avenue facing northbound traffic is not flashing during school hours. Due to the close proximity of Shaw High School and Prospect Elementary School, the school zone along Euclid Avenue is particularly long; as such, motorists tend to increase their speed before they reach the end of the school zone. Deficient infrastructure and other barriers The signal head and lane designations for the northwest approach of intersection Stanwood Road/Euclid Avenue are misleading for vehicles entering Stanwood Road, which becomes a one-way street east of Euclid Avenue. Currently, there are no lane designation signs or pavement markings on the approach leg and the signal head provides misleading information instead of left turn arrow and right turn arrow at this approach. Note: Prospect Elementary School is in close proximity to Shaw High School. The interactions between different student age groups results in a more challenging school 29 East City Schools Travel Plan

30 travel environment for both the elementary school and the high school. As such, some of the existing SRTS barriers for the Prospect Elementary School are shared with the Shaw High School and the improvement strategies could benefit both schools. Chambers Elementary School Deficient sidewalk/pathway Sidewalks along Shaw Avenue, Allegheny Avenue, and E. 143rd Street approaching school are in state of disrepair. Sidewalk approaches to Hayden and Shaw intersection is in state of disrepair. At intersection, multiple collapsed electrical pull boxes are creating a walking hazard and improperly placed curb ramps are creating a hazardous condition for pedestrians. Sidewalk connections from E 143rd Street to the main school building entrance are incomplete. Sidewalks along both sides of E 143rd Street which serves as the back door to the school property is in extreme state of disrepair. Existing crosswalk across main drive at school entrance ends into parking lot with no logical connection to a pedestrian facility. No link from school to E 141st Street along southern side of stadium facility exists, yet a high number of students frequently use this as a route to connect to E 141st Street to walk to/from home. Photo: Hazardous condition collapsed pull box and failing sidewalk- Hayden Deficient school zone signage and traffic control No pedestrian signal heads or push buttons are in operation at any of the signalized intersections in the immediate vicinity of the school. Those that are in place are not working and no longer functional. 30 East City Schools Travel Plan

31 Deficient infrastructure and other barriers Current traffic flow and parking arrangement at main drive creates multiple points of conflict between student pedestrians, school buses and daycare vehicles and personal automobiles. No bike racks exist for the students that currently or desire to ride to/from school. Safe Routes to School Aside from the school specific barriers discussed above, there are other important concerns within the School District for pedestrian and bicyclist safety: Sidewalks are in an extreme state of disrepair along many of the roadways in the community. In general the major routes such as Euclid Avenue, Superior Road, and Hayden Avenue have functional, albeit deteriorating sidewalks. However, many of the lesser volume local and side streets have sidewalk that is either missing or failing and not adequate for pedestrian travel. Neither the residents nor the city has the economic means to repair the pedestrian infrastructure. The signal system along Terrace Avenue is outdated with four way signal heads and does not generally comply with current practice which requires at least two heads facing approaching traffic from each direction so that one remains visible in the event the other malfunctions or is otherwise inoperable. A recent traffic study documented 194 red light violations per day in the. As the majority of traffic cameras used in the traffic study is located at or near intersections in close proximity to a school building, red light violations present a significant danger for students walking or biking to/from school. There are 81 registered sex offenders who currently reside within the. Twenty percent of all parcels within the City are currently vacant, and of those structures, forty percent are rated as deteriorated or hazardous and unsafe, which could potentially jeopardize the safety of the student walkers and bicyclists. Section 8: Creating Solutions The mission of the East Safe Routes to School Coalition is to identify solutions for improving the travel environment while encouraging more students to use active transportation to and from schools. The countermeasures and strategies to promote and develop safer routes focus on the 5 E s of SRTS Program: Engineering, Education, Encouragement, Enforcement, and Evaluation. A combination of strategies adopted from all five of these areas will provide the most comprehensive solution, and one with the greatest chance of long term sustainability. 31 East City Schools Travel Plan

32 ENGINEERING Recommended Infrastructure Strategies Short Term, Low Cost Superior Elementary School Install NO TURN ON RED signs with time limitations. Reconstruct the sidewalk and curb and provide ADA compliant curb ramps at the southeast corner of Superior Avenue/Euclid Avenue and Euclid Avenue/Forest Hills Boulevard. Install No Parking During School Hours sign along Garfield Road opposite the school and Resident Only Parking signs along the remainder of Garfield Road. Relocate existing fence at back of school closer to the school building to leave room for students walking on Lambert Street. Install fence with a single gate at the southeast corner of property along existing parking area to prevent random vehicle exits during school dismissal. Investigate and retime school zone flashers and/or change static signs. Repaint crosswalks. Change the operation of the traffic signal at intersection of Rosalind Avenue and Euclid Avenue to rest on green. Provide new pedestrian signal heads and push buttons. Work with CSX, NS, and GCRTA to have under bridge lighting installed on Superior Avenue Provide school zone advanced warning signs on Euclid and Superior Avenue. Mayfair Elementary School Relocate existing school speed limit sign on Mayfair Avenue to west of the Hayden Avenue intersection. Install school speed limit signs with flashers northbound on Hayden Avenue south of Doan Avenue and southbound on Hayden Avenue north of Mayfair Avenue. Construct sidewalks through existing concrete islands with ADA compliant curb ramps at west and north driveways of school parking lot. Add new painted crosswalks. Relocate and/or install new fence to enclose playground. Construct a paved paths along the south side of the parking lot between Hayden Avenue and the School and along the west side of the playground connecting to Doan Avenue Upgrade pedestrian signal heads on Hayden Avenue at Hayden Avenue/Northfield Avenue. Recalibrate signal timing at intersection of Hayden Avenue/Mayfair Avenue. Repaint crosswalks at major intersections near School building. Work with NS and GCRTA to install underpass lighting under bridges. Prospect Elementary School Repaint crosswalks at intersections of Stanwood Road/Euclid Avenue, Sheldon/Terrace Road, and Euclid Avenue/Taylor Road. Relocate existing mid-block crosswalk in front of school building on Stanwood Road. 32 East City Schools Travel Plan

33 Repaint/add crosswalk along Stanwood Road and Terrace Road. Repaint the crosswalk along Euclid Avenue at Shaw Avenue. Install static school speed limit signs in the middle of the existing school zone along Euclid Avenue. Maintain the existing two school speed limit flashers on Euclid Avenue to be operated during school hours. Relocate advanced school zone sign on Euclid Avenue facing southbound at Taylor to a separate pole. Install bike racks at back of school building. Upgrade the advance school zone sign on Terrace Road approaching Shaw Avenue with a flashing beacon. Investigate and retime school flashers and/or change static signs. Provide school zone advance warning signs northbound and southbound on Euclid Avenue. Chambers Elementary School Add new crosswalks at the intersection of all school drives along Shaw Avenue. Upgrade the pedestrian signal heads and push buttons at the intersections of Shaw Avenue/Allegheny Avenue and Shaw Avenue/Hayden Avenue. Install NO TURN ON RED signs at the intersections of Shaw Avenue/Allegheny Avenue and Shaw Avenue/Hayden Avenue. Install Entrance Only signs at the east driveway on main parking lot and install Exit Only and Do No Enter signs at west driveway of main parking lot. Replace the sidewalks on both sides of Shaw Avenue approaching Hayden Avenue intersection. Reconstruct the four corners of the Shaw Avenue/Hayden Avenue intersection. Paint pavement arrows in the parking lot. Install School Bus Only sign during dismissal hours at main entrance of school drive. Install No Parking During School Hours sings at the school bus turn around loop. Paint pavement arrows to direct the school buses. Construct raised concrete center island and/or planter at the center of the school bus turnaround. Install bike racks at the side of the main entrance of the school building. Install paved sidewalk along west side of school building and against existing fence line near fire station, connecting from the school main entrance to Shaw Avenue. Extend the existing painted crosswalk from front of school building farther west. Install Reserved Parking All Others Will Be Towed or Parking By Permit Only signs to restrict parking. Construct new paved sidewalk along north side of school main parking lot connecting from the existing short section of sidewalk to East 141 st Street. Install speed bumps along drive in front of school building. 33 East City Schools Travel Plan

34 Construct a new sidewalk connecting the existing sidewalk in front of the school to the existing sidewalk north of the school. Paint crosswalk at the drive that connects to back side of school. Install Exit Only and Do Not Enter during dismissal signs at the north side of school drive connecting to East 143 rd Street. Replace the existing fence with a gate at the north end of school drive where it exits to East 143 rd Street. Provide a man door/gate on east side to provide a pedestrian connection. Construct/replace sidewalks along East 143 rd Street both sides between school property and Elm Avenue. Perform sign inventory of existing school zone signage and develop replacement schedule for signs to convert to new florescent green sheeting. Mid-term, Medium Cost Superior Elementary School Relocate and/or provide new school zone speed limit signs on new overhead mast arm and pole assemblies on Superior Avenue Install signal system at intersection of Lambert Street to accommodate pedestrian crossing for students walking to residents north and west of school Provide pedestrian level lighting on Superior Road from Terrace Road to Coventry Road Install pedestrian signal heads and push buttons at intersections of Superior Avenue/Euclid Avenue and Euclid Avenue/Forest Hills Boulevard Prospect Elementary School Relocate and/or provide new school zone speed limit signs on new overheard mast arm on Superior Avenue Add right turn and left turn arrow pavement markings at eastbound approach to intersection of Stanwood Road/Euclid Avenue. Install DO NOT ENTER signal and new signal heads for eastbound traffic. Upgrade/replace pedestrian signal heads and push buttons at the intersection of Stanwood Road/Euclid Avenue and Euclid Avenue/Taylor Road. Perform sidewalk inventory of priority routes and identify target areas for immediate sidewalk replacement. 34 East City Schools Travel Plan

35 Long-term/High cost Upgrade outdated traffic signal installations on all signalized intersections along Terrace Avenue. ENFORCEMENT Develop student safety patrol program Provide training and equipment to increase crossing guard presence Develop volunteer program to expand capacity of crossing guards, parent patrol, and walking school bus programs Provide training and equipment for parent volunteers involved in parent patrol program Expand bike patrol and increase capacity of police force to sustain the bike patrol, and support with training and equipment Utilize community police (COPS) officers to strictly enforce traffic laws in school zones and along identified SRTS Provide community outreach/social marketing campaign regarding enforcement efforts ENCOURAGEMENT Participate in Walk to School Week Develop a bike/shoe equipment program for students wishing to walk/bike to school without proper equipment Establish an after school bike maintenance and safety program for students Establish a walking school bus Hold a BMX show to encourage more students to bike for recreation and to school Establish a walking and biking social marketing campaign EDUCATION Host a bike rodeo to educate students on safe cycling Educate students and families on the importance of daily exercise from walking/biking to school Print walking maps showing designated walking routes near each targeted SRTS school. Also created posters of maps for school lobbies and countertop maps for distribution Organize guest speaking opportunities with the to highlight the importance of safety when walking or biking Develop a mentoring program with criminal justice students to assist with the student safety patrol Host a BMX show to teach students about the importance bicycle helmets and bicycle safety Create pamphlets educating students about personal safety Implement stranger danger and personal safety education program for students Create murals for each school building with the newly developed SRTS logo/slogan 35 East City Schools Travel Plan

36 EVALUATION Annually conduct parent surveys, classroom tallies traffic counts, accident reports/statistics, and measure changes to student health Work with the to annually update the red light camera traffic study Gather statistics related to behavior referrals, attendance, and academic performance and monitor for trends Section 9: Mapping The engineering study completed by CH2M Hill in September 2011 contains maps of suggested infrastructure improvements. Please refer to Appendix 3 to view maps showing barriers, identified safe routes for each school building and the community, and recommended improvements. Section 10: Action Plan The following action plan was created by the East SRTS Coalition. The SRTS Team used the results of the public input process, engineering study, and parent input to address the barriers existing and create solutions to increase active transportation within East. 36 East City Schools Travel Plan

37 Engineering Superior Elementary Strategy Type Strategy Detail Install pedestrian signal heads and push buttons at intersections of Superior Avenue/Euclid Avenue and Euclid Avenue/Forest Hills Blvd Install NO TURN ON RED signs with time limitations on approaches to Superior Road/Euclid Avenue, Superior Road/Terrace Road, Euclid and Rosalind, and Forest Hills Blvd/Euclid Avenue Reconstruct the sidewalk and curb and provide ADA compliant curb ramps at the southeast corner of Superior Avenue/Euclid Avenue Reconstruct the sidewalk and curb and provide ADA compliant curb ramps at the southeast corner of Euclid Avenue/Forest Hills Blvd Install No Parking during School Hours signs along Garfield Road immediately opposite the school and Resident Only Parking signs along the remainder of Garfield Road Relocate the existing fence at the back of the school building to expand sidewalk on Lambert Street Install fence with a single gate at the southeast corner of property along existing parking area Install signal system at intersection of Lambert Street to accommodate pedestrian crossing for students walking to residents north and west of school. Investigate and retime school flashers to provide appropriate warning that corresponds with the proper school zone speed limit times. Repaint crosswalks at intersections of Superior Avenue/Euclid Avenue, Eddy Road/Euclid Avenue, and Euclid Avenue/Fay Street Time Frame Responsible Party Status Estimate d Cost Possible Funding Source Priority Level Planned $24,000 SRTS 1 Planned $1,900 SRTS 1 Planned $14,800 SRTS 2 Planned $8,400 SRTS 2 Planned $800 SRTS 1 Planned $1,500 SRTS 2 Planned $2,800 SRTS 1 Planned $75,000 SRTS 1 Planned $1,000 SRTS 1 Planned $15,000 SRTS 1

38 Engineering Superior Elementary (cont d) Strategy Type Strategy Detail Change operation of traffic signal at Rosalind Avenue/Euclid Avenue; provide new pedestrian heads and push buttons Time Frame Responsible Party Status Estimate d Cost Possible Funding Source Priority Level Planned $4,400 SRTS 3 Work with CSX, NS, GCRTA to have under bridge lighting installed on Superior Avenue under bridges to provide sufficient lighting during dark times. Provide school zone advanced warning signs on northbound and southbound Euclid Avenue and on eastbound and westbound Superior Avenue in advance of school zone speed limit signs Relocate and/or provide new school zone speed limit signs on new overhead mast arm and pole assemblies on Superior Avenue, northbound and southbound, at beginning of school zone. Provide pedestrian level lighting on Superior Road from Terrace Road to Coventry Road to light sidewalks, both sides. Planned Minimal cost GCRTA to install, EC to maintain /supply power SRTS 1 Planned $1,000 SRTS 1 Planned $21,600 SRTS 1 Planned $94,710 SRTS 1 38 East City Schools Travel Plan

39 Engineering Mayfair Elementary Strategy Type Strategy Detail Relocate the existing school speed limit sign on Mayfair Avenue to west of the Hayden Avenue intersection and upgrade it to flashing school speed limit sign Install school speed limit signs with flashers northbound on Hayden Avenue south of Doan Avenue and southbound on Hayden Avenue north of Mayfair Avenue Construct sidewalks through existing concrete islands with ADA compliant curb ramps at the west and north driveways of the school parking lot. Add new painted crosswalks at these crossings Relocate and/or install fence around the track to enclose the playground Construct a paved path along the south side of parking lot between Hayden Avenue and the School, and a paved path along the west side of the playground connecting to Doan Avenue Upgrade the pedestrian signal heads on Hayden Avenue at Hayden Avenue/Northfield Avenue intersection. Install new pedestrian signal heads facing other approaches. Recalibrate signal timing at Hayden Avenue/Mayfair Avenue Repaint the crosswalk across Scioto Avenue on Hayden Avenue, Mayfair Avenue/Hayden Avenue, 5 th Avenue/Hayden Avenue, Doan Avenue/Hayden Avenue, and Hayden Avenue/Northfield Avenue Work will NS and GCRTA to install underpass lighting under NS and RTA bridges on the GCRTA Drive and under the NS bridge on Doan Avenue Time Frame Responsible Party Status Estimated Cost Possible Funding Source Priority Level Planned $7,500 SRTS 1 Planned $15,000 SRTS 1 Planned $11,900 SRTS 2 Planned $2,900 SRTS 3 Planned $6,500 SRTS 3 Planned $15,000 SRTS 1 Planned $800 SRTS 1 Planned $12,000 SRTS 1 Planned Minimal cost GCRTA install, EC maintain SRTS 1 39 East City Schools Travel Plan

40 Engineering Prospect Elementary Strategy Type Strategy Detail Repaint the crosswalks at the intersections of Stanwood Road/Euclid Avenue, Sheldon/Terrace Road, and Euclid Avenue/Taylor Road Upgrade/replace pedestrian signal heads and push buttons at the intersection of Stanwood Road/Euclid Avenue and Euclid Avenue/Taylor Road Relocate the existing mid-block crosswalk in front of school building on Stanwood Road Reconstruct the sidewalk on both sides of Stanwood to provide pedestrian access including ADA compliant ramps and at the relocated mid-block crosswalk on Stanwood Road Repaint/add the crosswalk across Stanwood Road and Terrace Road at the intersection of Stanwood Road/Terrace Road Repaint the crosswalk across Euclid Avenue at Shaw Avenue intersection Add right turn and left turn arrow pavement markings at the eastbound approach at intersection of Stanwood Avenue/Euclid Avenue. Install overhead DO NOT ENTER sign on arm mast. Install static school speed limit signs in the middle of the existing school zone along Euclid Avenue Maintain the existing two school speed limit flashers on Euclid Avenue to be functionally operated during school hours Time Frame Responsible Party Status Estimated Cost Possible Funding Source Priority Level Planned $15,500 SRTS 1 Planned $24,000 SRTS 1 Planned $2,500 SRTS 1 Planned $3,600 SRTS 1 Planned $5,500 SRTS 1 Planned $6,100 SRTS 1 Planned $20,000 SRTS 1 Planned $400 SRTS 1 Planned $600 SRTS 1 40 East City Schools Travel Plan

41 Engineering Chambers Elementary Engineering Prospect Elementary (cont d) Strategy Type Strategy Detail Relocate advanced school zone sign on Euclid Avenue facing southbound on mast arm pole at Taylor to a separate, independent sign pole Time Frame Install bike racks at the back of the school building Upgrade the advance school zone sign on Terrace Road approaching Shaw High School with a flashing beacon Investigate and retime school flashers and/or change static signs All traffic signals along Terrace Road need to be upgraded per the standards Responsible Party Status Estimated Cost Possible Funding Source Priority Level Planned $600 SRTS 1 Planned $5,200 SRTS 1 Planned $2,500 SRTS 1 Planned $1,000 SRTS 1 Planned SRTS 1 Strategy Type Strategy Detail Add new crosswalks at Shaw Avenue/Allegheny Avenue, Shaw Avenue/East 141 st Street and Shaw Avenue/East 139 th Street Upgrade the pedestrian signal heads and push buttons at Shaw Avenue/Allegheny Avenue and Shaw Avenue/Hayden Avenue Install NO TURN ON RED signs, with time limitations, at Shaw Avenue/Allegheny Avenue and Shaw Avenue/Hayden Avenue Time Frame Responsible Party Status Estimated Cost Possible Funding Source Priority Level Planned $6,900 SRTS 1 Planned $9,400 SRTS 1 Planned $800 SRTS 1 41 East City Schools Travel Plan

42 Engineering Chambers Elementary (cont d) Strategy Type Strategy Detail Install Entrance Only sign at east driveway of main parking lot and install Exit Only and Do Not Enter signs at west driveway of parking lot Replace the sidewalks on both sides of Shaw Avenue approaching Hayden Reconstruct the four corners of Shaw Avenue and Hayden Avenue intersection Paint pavement arrows in the main parking lot to help direct vehicles Install School Bus Only sign during arrival and dismissal at main entrance of school drive Install No Parking During School Hours signs at the school bus turnaround loop to prohibit parking in this area. Paint pavement arrows to direct buses Construct raised concrete center island planter at school bus turn around look Install bike racks at the side of the main entrance of the school building Install paved sidewalks along the west side of school building against existing fence line connecting from the school main entrance and Shaw Avenue Time Frame Responsible Party Status Estimated Cost Possible Funding Source Priority Level Planned $500 SRTS 1 Planned $8,500 SRTS 1 Planned $5,000 SRTS 1 Planned $1,000 SRTS 1 Planned $300 SRTS 1 Planned $600 SRTS 1 Planned $6,600 SRTS 2 Planned $3,100 SRTS 1 Planned $3,600 SRTS 2 Extend the existing painted crosswalk from the front of the school building farther west. Install Reserved Parking All Others Will Be Towed or Parking by Permit Only signs to designate the area immediate north of proposed crosswalk Planned $6,000 SRTS 1 42 East City Schools Travel Plan

43 Engineering Chambers Elementary (cont d) Strategy Type Strategy Detail Construct new paved sidewalk along the north side of school parking lot connecting from the existing short section of sidewalk to East 141 st Street Time Frame Install speed bump in front of school building Construct a new sidewalk connecting the existing sidewalk in front of the school to the existing 2016 sidewalk north of the school. Extend the existing sidewalk north of the school farther north to connect to East 143 rd Street. Paint crosswalk at the north school drive. Install Exit Only and Do Not Enter signs during dismissal at the north side of school drive connecting to East 143 rd Street Replace the existing fence with a gate at the north end of school drive. Provide a man door with gate on the east side to provide a pedestrian connection from the school to East 143 rd Street. Construct/replace sidewalks along East 143 rd street both sides between school property and Elm Avenue. Responsible Party Status Estimated Cost Possible Funding Source Priority Level Planned $8,500 SRTS 1 Planned $2,600 SRTS 1 Planned $8,600 SRTS 2 Planned $800 SRTS 1 Planned $1,100 SRTS 1 Planned $11,600 SRTS 1 43 East City Schools Travel Plan

44 Engineering Strategy Type Strategy Detail Perform sign inventory of existing school zone signage and develop replacement schedule for signs to convert to new florescent green sheeting as required Perform sidewalk inventory of priority routes and identify target areas for immediate sidewalk replacement Upgrade outdated traffic signal installations on all signalized intersections along Terrace Avenue Time Frame Responsible Party Status Estimated Cost Planned $2,300 Est. upgrade for static signs = $250- $500 per sign Planned $3,800 Price per LF of 5ft wide sidewalk = $30. Planned $75,000- $125,000 per intersection Possible Funding Source Priority Level SRTS 1 SRTS 1 SRTS 1 44 East City Schools Travel Plan

45 Encouragement Strategy Type Strategy Detail Time Frame Responsible Party Participate in Walk to School Week Develop a bike/shoe equipment program for students wishing to walk/bike to school without proper equipment Establish an after school bike maintenance program for students Establish a walking school bus Hold a BMX show to encourage more students to bike. Establish a walking and biking social marketing campaign. Annually in October in the Spring 10 week session Monthly throughout school year Annually in the Spring Annually ECSD EC SRTS coalition ECSD EC SRTS coalition EC SRTS ECSD ECSD EC SRTS coalition ECSD EC SRTS coalition EC SRTS coalition Status Estimated Cost Planned $5,000 SRTS Planned $4,000 (10 students/bldg. at ~$100/studen t) Possible Funding Source Priority Level 1 NCSRTS SRTS 1 Planned $5,000 SRTS 1 Planned $4,000 SRTS 2 Planned $3,200 SRTS 1 Planned $2,500 SRTS CCBH 1 45 East City Schools Travel Plan

46 Evaluation Strategy Type Strategy Detail Time Frame Responsible Party Conduct parent surveys annually to measure parent perceptions of SRTS Annually at curriculum nights and the 1 st parent teacher conferences Annually in October CCBH ECSD Status Estimated Cost Possible Funding Source Priority Level Planned $500 SRTS 1 Conduct classroom tallies to track how many students are biking and walking to school CCBH ECSD Planned $300 SRTS 1 Analyze and track accident reports/statistics Annually EC SRTS Planned $0 N/A 1 Coalition Work with the to annually Annually EC SRTS Planned $0 N/A update the red light camera traffic study Coalition Monitor obesity trends in the district Annually ECSD Planned $0 N/A 2-3 Gather statistics related to behavior referrals, Annually ECSD Planned $0 N/A 2 attendance, and academic performance and monitor for trends 46 East City Schools Travel Plan

47 Enforcement Strategy Type Strategy Detail Time Frame Responsible Party Develop student safety patrol program Annually ECSD, grades 4-6 Provide training and equipment to increase crossing guard presence Develop volunteer program to expand capacity of crossing guards, parent patrol, and walking school bus programs Provide training and equipment for parent volunteers involved in parent patrol program Annually 2014 Annually ECSD ECSD Status Estimated Cost Possible Funding Source Planned $5,000 SRTS ECSD Priority Level (salary?) Planned $4,000 SRTS 1 Planned $0 N/A 3 Planned $4,000 SRTS 1 ECPD Certify one officer as a bike patrol instructor 2013 ECPD Planned $1,500 SRTS 1 Implement officer bike patrol during designated 2013 ECPD Planned $14,000 SRTS 1 SRTS campaigns ($35/hr) Provide training for additional officers to increase Annually ECPD Planned $2.500 SRTS 1 capacity for bike patrol detail (~8 officers) Purchase appropriate equipment and gear for 2013 ECPD Planned $15,000 SRTS 1 current bike patrol officers (6 officers) Utilize COPS officers to strictly enforce traffic Annually ECPD Planning None N/A 1 laws in school zones and along identified SRTS Provide community outreach/social marketing Annually EC SRTS Planned $3,000 SRTS 1 campaign regarding enforcement efforts coalition CCBH 1 47 East City Schools Travel Plan

48 Education Strategy Type Strategy Detail Time Frame Host a bike rodeo to educate students on safe cycling Annually in July Responsible Party Cle. ECPD Status Estimated Cost Possible Funding Source Planned $5,000 SRTS E.C. PAL Priority Level 1 Educate students and families on the importance of daily exercise from walking/biking to school Print walking maps showing designated walking routes near each targeted SRTS school. Also created posters of maps for school lobbies and countertop maps for distribution. Organize guest speaking opportunities with the to highlight the importance of safety when walking or biking Develop a mentoring program with criminal justice students to assist with the student safety patrol Host a BMX show to teach students about the importance bicycle helmets and bicycle safety October Walking Campaign April Biking Campaign Kick Off September Promote throughout school year Quarterly Implement Sept October EC SRTS Coalition EC SRTS Coalition EC SRTS Coalition Planned $5,000 SRTS 1 Planned $11,000 SRTS 1 Planned $2,500 SRTS 2 ECSD Planned $0 N/A 1 EC SRTS Coalition Planned $3,200 SRTS 1 48 East City Schools Travel Plan

49 Education Strategy Type Strategy Detail Time Frame Create pamphlets educating students about personal safety Implement stranger danger and personal safety education program for students Create murals for each school building with the newly developed SRTS logo/slogan Kick Off September and then promote throughout the school year Responsible Party EC SRTS Coalition Status Estimated Cost Possible Funding Source Priority Level Planned $250 SRTS 1 Quarterly ECPD Planned $0 N/A EC SRTS Coalition Planned $4,000 SRTS 2 49 East City Schools Travel Plan

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