City of Struthers. SAFE ROUTES TO SCHOOL TRAVEL PLAN January 2015

SAFE ROUTES TO SCHOOL TRAVEL PLAN January 2015

SECTION 1: OUR SCHOOLS School District School Name School Address Grades served City Schools Elementary School 520 9 th Street, OH 44471 K 4 Your School s Students 2013 14 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 Migrant 687 4.6% NA NA 6.2% 6.8% 81.9% 68.9% NA 10.9% NA School District School Name School Address Grades served Ohio s Safe Routes to School Travel Plan Template www.dot.state.oh.us/saferoutes City Schools Middle School 800 5 th Street, OH 44471 Average Daily Student Enrollment Black, non Hispanic American Indian or Alaska Native Your School s Students 2012 13 Asian or Pacific Islander Hispanic Multi Racial White, non Hispanic Economically Disadvantaged Limited English Proficient 5 8 Students with Disabilities 627 4.5% NA NA 5.1% 5.5% 83.9% 65.6% NA 13.9% NA Migrant 2

1A. Community Stakeholders and the Safe Routes to School Team: School Representatives: Name Email address 5 E Role: Joseph Nohra, City Schools, Superintendent Joseph.Nohra@strutherscityschools. org Education, Encouragement Sheri Noble, City Schools, Board of Education Arthur Ginnetti,III, City Schools, Board of Education Treasurer John Deem, City Schools, Transportation Supervisor sheri.noble@strutherscityschools.or g aj.ginnetti@strutherscityschools.org John.deem@strutherscityschools.org Education, Encouragement Education, Encouragement Education, Encouragement Community Representatives: Name Email address 5 E Role: Diane Wilkos, Parent, City Schools Diane.Wilkos@strutherscityschools. org Education, Encouragement Ohio s Safe Routes to School Travel Plan Template www.dot.state.oh.us/saferoutes Local Government Representatives: Name Email address 5 E Role: Tony Fire,, City Council council@cityofstruthers.com Education, Encouragement Gary Diorio, P.E., MS Consultants gdiorio@msconsultants.com Engineering Bill Malson, Planner, MS Consultants bmalson@msconsultants.com Engineering Education Representative: Name Email address 5 E Role: Phil Latesa, City Schools, Principal, Elementary School Phil.Latessa@strutherscityschools.org Education, Encouragement Health Representatives: Name Email address 5 E Role: Maria Ginnetti, City Schools, School Nurse Maria.ginnetti@strutherscityschools.org Education, Encouragement 3

Public Safety Representatives: Name Email address 5 E Role: Edward Wildes,, Safety Service Director Safety@Cityof.com Enforcement Daniel Aldish,, Police Officer/ School Resource Officer Tim Roddy,, Chief of Police sro@strutherscityschools.org PoliceChief@Cityof.com Enforcement Enforcement 1B. The lead contact for our Plan is: Name: Mayor Terry Stocker Affiliation: Phone Number: (330) 755 2181 Ext. 110 Email address: Mayor@Cityof.com Mailing address: 6 Elm St,, OH 44471 Ohio s Safe Routes to School Travel Plan Template www.dot.state.oh.us/saferoutes Body Mass Index for Ohio s Third Grade Students A review of the Report on the Body Mass Index of Ohio s Third Graders, conducted by the Ohio Department of Health, found that childhood obesity is one of the most important public health issues in Ohio with more than 30 percent of children and adolescents classified as overweight or obese. In a 2009 2010 study, it was reported that 38.2% of third grade students living in Mahoning County, where the City Schools are located, have a prevalence of being overweight or obese. A map showing the percentage of overweight and obese third graders by county can be found in Appendix A. Through physical activity, such as walking or biking to and from school, or educating youth about the importance of an active lifestyle, ODOT s Safe Routes to School Program hopes to foster awareness and prevention to combat this serious public health issue. 4

SECTION 2: OUR SRTS VISION Our SRTS Vision: It is the vision of the Safe Routes to School Planning Team members to identify and improve safe, walkable routes for all students by building on past accomplishments and ensuring the SRTS program is sustained in the future. Ohio s Safe Routes to School Travel Plan Template www.dot.state.oh.us/saferoutes 5

SECTION 3: CURRENT STUDENT TRAVEL Elementary 3A. How many students live within walking and bicycling distance of school? (Distances are cumulative; meaning that within 1/2 mile of school would include students within ¼ mile as well.) Distance From School Number of Students % of Student Body Within 1/4 mile of school 73 9% Within 1/2 mile of school 217 27% Within 1 mile of school 510 64% Within 2 miles of school 732 92% A map showing the school attendance boundary, school site and dots indicating where students live is included is Appendix B. Ohio s Safe Routes to School Travel Plan Template www.dot.state.oh.us/saferoutes 6 3B. How many students are currently walking and bicycling to school? What are the primary walking and bicycling routes? Number of students (morning trips) Number of students (afternoon trips) Primary walking/bicycling routes Walk Bike School bus Family Vehicle Carpool Public Transit 4% 0% 37% 55% 4% 0% 0% Other 9% 0% 55% 32% 3% 1% 0.2% Elm Street, 8 th and 9 th Streets, Lincoln Street 3C. Are there any school or district policies that impact students walking or bicycling to school? District Bus Policies Policy: It is the policy of the Board of Education to provide transportation for those students whose distance from their school makes this service necessary within the limitations established by State law. According to RC 3327.01 and OAC 3301 83 01 G1a, Transportation shall be provided for all resident school pupils in grades K 8 who live more than two miles from the school to which they are assigned by the board of education of the district of residence. How it affects student travel modes (3 5 sentences): As written, the policy neither encourages nor discourages students who live less than two miles away from walking or bicycling to school.

School Travel Policies The school follows the district s bus policy. How it affects student travel modes (3 5 sentences): Please see above. School Arrival and Dismissal Process. Using prompt questions provided below, describe key school arrival and dismissal procedures at your school. Ohio s Safe Routes to School Travel Plan Template www.dot.state.oh.us/saferoutes 7 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. Car riders use the front entrance. Bus riders and walkers use the side entrance. 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.). Bus riders are dismissed first. Then kindergarteners and car riders are dismissed out different doors. 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 are outside to ensure students safe arrival and dismissal from school, helping students line up outside and walk to buses. 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. Adult crossing guards are located at: Elm & 9 th, Elm & 8 th, Elm & 5 th and Lincoln & 9th 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. 3D. Parent Attitudes towards walking and biking. Reasons for not allowing children to walk or bicycle to school: Distance Weather or Climate TIE: Amount of Traffic Along Route & Safety of Intersections and Crossings Speed of Traffic Along Route Violence or Crime

3E. Safety Issues and Concerns. Parents commented and shared the following concerns: they do not allow their students to walk to school due to the distance they would have to walk; students ages; safety concerns in general, with sex offenders mentioned specifically; concerns over a lack of sidewalks or sidewalks in need of repairs; and the weather. Other comments included: more crossing guards are needed, a lack of bike racks at the school, need school zone signs and beacons near the school, lack of snow removal and lack of marked crosswalks. Relevant traffic crashes (past 3 years) There was 1 bike/ped crash within the STP study area. The crashes resulted in 1 injuries and 0 fatalities. The number of crashes that involved bicycles was 1. The number of crashes that involved pedestrians was 0. 3F. Walking and bicycling encouragement activities at the school. Ohio s Safe Routes to School Travel Plan Template www.dot.state.oh.us/saferoutes Activity In classroom safety education 2 nd grade Civics Day, includes session with SPD Bike Patrol Reinstated district s Health and Wellness Committee Safety Fair, sponsored by the City and community groups, 2 nd event slated for spring 2015 How it encourages walking or bicycling (1 3 sentences) Students learn how to safely walk and bike to school Students learn about bike safety Will be able to have committee implement SRTS curriculum and activities in classroom Includes opportunities for students to learn about bike safety 8

Middle School 3G. How many students live within walking and bicycling distance of school? (Distances are cumulative; meaning that within 1/2 mile of school would include students within ¼ mile as well.) Distance From School Number of Students % of Student Body Within 1/4 mile of school 41 6% Within 1/2 mile of school 197 28% Within 1 mile of school 542 76% Within 2 miles of school 673 94% A map showing the school attendance boundary, school site and dots indicating where students live is included is Appendix B. 3H. How many students are currently walking and bicycling to school? What are the primary walking and bicycling routes? Ohio s Safe Routes to School Travel Plan Template www.dot.state.oh.us/saferoutes 9 Number of students (morning trips) Number of students (afternoon trips) Primary walking/bicycling routes Walk Bike School bus Family Vehicle Carpool Public Transit 13% 0% 9% 72% 6% 0.3% 0% 31% 0% 12% 51% 5% 0.1% 0% 5 th Street, Wilson Street, Garfield Avenue Other 3I. Are there any school or district policies that impact students walking or bicycling to school? Please see 3C above. School Arrival and Dismissal Process. Using prompt questions provided below, describe key school arrival and dismissal procedures at your school. 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 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 are outside to ensure students safe arrival and dismissal from 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. Adult crossing guards are located at: Wilson & Garfield, Wilson & 5th 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. 3J. Parent Attitudes towards walking and biking. Ohio s Safe Routes to School Travel Plan Template www.dot.state.oh.us/saferoutes Reasons for not allowing children to walk or bicycle to school: Weather or Climate Distance TIE: Amount of Traffic Along Route & Speed of Traffic Along Route Safety of Intersections and Crossings Violence or Crime 3K. Safety Issues and Concerns. Parents commented and shared the following: they do not allow their students to walk to school due to the distance they would have to walk; concerns over a lack of sidewalks, in need of repair or not cleared in the winter; speed along routes students would walk to school; the weather; and safety concerns in general, with sex offenders mentioned specifically. Other comments included: lack of bike racks at the school. Parents indicated they might let their child walk or bicycle with an adult. School officials commented about the volume of traffic at the school during dismissal, and the lack of comfortable routes for students who do walk to school. Relevant traffic crashes (past 3 years) There was 1 bike/ped crash within the STP study area. The crashes resulted in 1 injuries and 0 fatalities. The number of crashes that involved bicycles was 1. The number of crashes that involved pedestrians was 0. 10

3L. Walking and bicycling encouragement activities at the school. Activity Reinstated district s Health and Wellness Committee Walk and Talk program, students walk the school hallways before school for exercise, different grades walk on different days Safety Fair, sponsored by the City and community groups, 2nd event slated for spring 2015 How it encourages walking or bicycling (1 3 sentences) Will be able to have committee implement SRTS curriculum and activities in classroom Students get some exercise before school Includes opportunities for students to learn about bike safety Ohio s Safe Routes to School Travel Plan Template www.dot.state.oh.us/saferoutes 11

SECTION 4: KEY ISSUES IMPACTING SAFE WALKING AND BICYCLING TO SCHOOL Top 5 Issues impacting student ability to safely walk or bicycle to your school. Elementary School Ohio s Safe Routes to School Travel Plan Template www.dot.state.oh.us/saferoutes Issue/Description 1. Issue: Nearly two thirds of students (40%) live within one mile of the school and many parents are not comfortable letting their children walk this far (or farther) to get to school. This, in turn, means that many students do not know proper walking and bicycling behaviors. 2. Issue: Due to the severe winters in Northeast Ohio, parents do not feel children should walk or bicycle to school during the winter months. In addition there are concerns about sidewalks along walking and bicycling routes not being cleared, posing a safety hazard. 3. Issue: A number of parents don t want to let their children walk to school because of the amount of traffic along the routes they would take. 4. Issue: Parents are concerned about how safe it is for their children to walk along some of the routes to school because they feel some of the roadway crossings are unsafe. 5. Issue: A number of parents don t want to let their children walk to school because of the speeds of traffic along the routes they would take. Middle School Issue/Description 1. Issue: Due to the severe winters in Northeast Ohio, parents do not feel children should walk or bicycle to school during the winter months. In addition there are concerns about sidewalks along walking and bicycling routes not being cleared, posing a safety hazard. 2. Issue: More than three quarters of students (76%) live within one mile of the school and many parents are not comfortable letting their children walk this far (or farther) to get to school. This, in turn, means that many students do not know proper walking and bicycling behaviors. 3. Issue: A number of parents don t want to let their children walk to school because of the amount of traffic along the routes they would take. 4. Issue: A number of parents don t want to let their children walk to school because of the speeds of traffic along the routes they would take. 5. Issue: Parents are concerned about how safe it is for their children to walk along some of the routes to school because they feel some of the roadway crossings are unsafe. 12

SECTION 5: RECOMMENDED SRTS COUNTERMEASURES EDUCATION COUNTERMEASURES EDUCATION Issue Because children currently don t bike, they are unaware of safe walking and bicycling behaviors. Because children currently don t bike, they are unaware of proper biking behaviors. Parents don t want their children walking or biking to school unsupervised. Countermeasure Create a Safety City program to all incoming kindergarten students and consider offering the program at additional times that are more convenient to working families (for example, after work or over the weekend). Create a Bike Rodeo program. Consider incorporating it into the City s Safety Fair. Train parents and educators about starting a Walking School Bus program (through ODOT). Ohio s Safe Routes to School Travel Plan Template www.dot.state.oh.us/saferoutes Because children currently don t bike, they are unaware of proper biking behaviors. Parents don t want their children walking or biking to school unsupervised. Utilize ODOT s Every Move You Make, Make It Safe campaign to educate students (and parents) about the proper ways to walk and bicycle to school, as well as the benefits of doing so. Host a SRTS Meeting to inform parents/ neighbors/etc. about the goals of the SRTS program. and long term strategies (those that your team will undertake beyond 12 months): 1. Incorporate pedestrian and bicycle education activities into the elementary school curriculum. 2. Continue to offer and promote Safety City and Bike Rodeo programs to students kindergarten for Safety Town, 2 nd and 3 rd grades for Bike Rodeo. 3. Re configure the middle school s Walk and Talk program to include walking to school during the fall and spring when the weather is moderate. ENCOURAGEMENT COUNTERMEASURES Issue Parents don t want their children walking or biking to school unsupervised. Parents don t want their children walking or biking to school unsupervised. ENCOURAGEMENT Countermeasure Start a Walking School Bus program. Participate in Walk and Bike to School Days. 13

Children live far from school, so walking or bicycling to school isn t as encouraged. ENCOURAGEMENT Develop mileage clubs which create competition between classes, grade levels, and/or schools based on how far they have walked or bicycled. and long term strategies: 1. Continue mileage club competitions and develop additional contests for students to participate in that offer prizes to students (such as new bike helmets). ENFORCEMENT COUNTERMEASURES ENFORCEMENT Issue Parents are concerned with speeding along the routes to school. Countermeasure Enforce School Zone speed limits at all schools. Consider adding speed cameras to enforce School Zone speed limits. Ohio s Safe Routes to School Travel Plan Template www.dot.state.oh.us/saferoutes Lack of adult crossing guards. Lack of a student safety patrol program. There is significant congestion at drop off and pick up at the middle school, in part due to its landlocked location. Allocate funds collected from school zone speeding enforcement to fund additional adult crossing guards. Create a student safety patrol program working with AAA East Central. Research and create remote drop off locations for students at the middle school. and long term strategies: 1. Send crossing guard representative(s) to ODOT s Adult School Crossing Guard Training Program and expand the program. EVALUATION COUNTERMEASURES Issue Follow up on SRTS program effectiveness. EVALUATION Countermeasure Conduct Parent Surveys annually to track the program. Follow up on SRTS program effectiveness. Conduct Student Travel Tallies annually to see when encouragement techniques should be further employed. and long term strategies: 1. Conduct Student Travel Tallies seasonally (fall / winter / spring) to see when encouragement techniques should be further employed. 2. Review district and school busing policies to ensure they continue to encourage walking and bicycling to school. 14

5A. 12 Month SRTS Non Infrastructure Activity Calendar. Non Infrastructure Countermeasure Jun 2015 Jul 2015 Aug 2015 Sep 2015 Oct 2015 Nov 2015 Dec 2015 Jan 2016 Feb 2016 Mar 2016 Apr 2016 May 2016 Create Safety City program. PLAN Lead: Tim Roddy, Education IMPLEMENT Create Bike Rodeo program, possibly incorporate into community Safety Day. PLAN Lead: Yvonne Wilson, Education IMPLEMENT Attend ODOT s Walking School Bus training. Lead: Joseph Nohra, Sheri Noble, Diane Wilkos, Education Utilize ODOT s Every Move You Make, Make It Safe campaign. Lead:, Phil Latesa, Joseph Nohra, Education PLAN IMPLEMENT PLAN Host informational SRTS meeting. PLAN IMPLEMENT Lead: Joseph Nohra, Education IMPLEMENT Start Walking School Bus program. PLAN Lead: Joseph Nohra, Sheri Noble, Diane Wilkos, Encouragement Participate in Walk and Bike to School Days. Lead: Joseph Nohra, Sheri Noble, Diane Wilkos, Encouragement IMPLEMENT PLAN Develop mileage clubs. PLAN IMPLEMENT

Non Infrastructure Countermeasure Jun 2015 Jul 2015 Aug 2015 Sep 2015 Oct 2015 Nov 2015 Dec 2015 Jan 2016 Feb 2016 Mar 2016 Apr 2016 May 2016 Lead: Phil Latesa, Encouragement IMPLEMENT Enforce School Zone speed limits. PLAN Lead: Tim Roddy, Enforcement IMPLEMENT Ohio s Safe Routes to School Travel Plan Template www.dot.state.oh.us/saferoutes Fund additional adult crossing guards. PLAN Lead: Tim Roddy, Enforcement IMPLEMENT Attend ODOT Adult Crossing Guard training. PLAN Lead: Tim Roddy, Enforcement IMPLEMENT Create Student Safety Patrol program. Lead: Phil Latesa, Joseph Nohra, Tim Roddy, Enforcement Research and implement remote drop off at Middle School. Lead: Terry Stocker, Tony Fire, Ed Wildes, Joseph Nohra, Enforcement PLAN IMPLEMENT PLAN Conduct Parent Surveys annually. PLAN IMPLEMENT Lead: Joseph Nohra, Evaluation IMPLEMENT Conduct Student Travel Tallies annually. PLAN Lead: Joseph Nohra, Evaluation IMPLEMENT 16

5B. Infrastructure Countermeasure Recommendations Total estimated cost for recommended infrastructure countermeasures: $ 2,441,000 Map ID Location Issue Countermeasure Timeframe Priority (% Impacted) Jurisdiction Responsible Estimated Cost Possible Funding Source Status 1 Intersection of Fifth Street and Wilson Street ( Middle) Intersection 1 of Fifth Street and Wilson Street ( Middle) Parents concerned about unsafe crosswalks Parents concerned about unsafe crosswalks Rebuild traffic signal to meet OMUTCD requirements. New traffic signal should incorporate 12 inch vehicular signal heads and countdown pedestrian signal heads to improve the safety of the pedestrian crossing. Install ladder style crosswalk markings and school crosswalk signing across the south leg of Fifth Street at Wilson Street. Install school crosswalk signing across the Wilson Street approaches to this intersection. Improvements will improve visibility of the crosswalk. Term High (28%) SRTS Funds Short Term High (28%) Low SRTS Funds 2 Intersection of Garfield Street and Wilson Street ( Middle) 2 Intersection of Garfield Street and Wilson Street ( Middle) Parents concerned about unsafe crosswalks Parents concerned about unsafe crosswalks Rebuild traffic signal to meet OMUTCD requirements. New traffic signal should incorporate 12 inch vehicular signal heads and countdown pedestrian signal heads to improve the safety of the pedestrian crossing. Install ladder style crosswalk markings and school crosswalk signing across all approaches to this intersection. Install ADA compliant curb ramps. Improvements will improve visibility of the crosswalk. Term High (36%) SRTS Funds Short Term High (36%) Low SRTS Funds

Ohio s Safe Routes to School Travel Plan Template www.dot.state.oh.us/saferoutes 3 Garfield Street ( Middle) 4 Intersection of Garfield Street and Morrison Street ( Middle) 5 Overlook Boulevard ( Middle) 6 Como Street ( Middle) 7 Edison Avenue ( Middle) 8 Harvey Street ( Middle) Traffic volumes and speed; lack of sidewalks Parents concerned about unsafe crosswalks Traffic volumes and speed; lack of sidewalks Traffic volumes and speed; lack of sidewalks Traffic volumes and speed; lack of sidewalks Traffic volumes and speed; lack of sidewalks Install sidewalk along east side from Manor Avenue to Wilson Street (approx 2,470 feet) and along west side from Manor Avenue to Como Street (approx 2,180 feet). Install transverse crosswalk markings across stop controlled side streets along this portion of Garfield Street. Install ladder style crosswalk markings and school crosswalk signing with rectangular rapid flashing beacons (RRFB s) across the south leg of Garfield Street and transverse crosswalk markings on the east leg of Morrison Street. Install ADA compliant curb ramps. Improvements will improve visibility of the crosswalk. Install sidewalks along both sides of the street from middle school property to end of existing sidewalk between Garfield Street and Argonne Street (approx 1200 feet one side). Install sidewalks along both sides from Eighth Street to Fifth Street. Students should be encouraged to cross Fifth Street at the established pedestrian crosswalk at Wilson Street. Install sidewalks along both sides from Eighth Street to Fifth Street. Students should be encouraged to cross Fifth Street at the established pedestrian crosswalk at Wilson Street. Install sidewalks along both sides from Garfield Street to end of existing sidewalk between Garfield Street and Argonne Street (approx 660 feet one side). Students should be encouraged to cross Garfield Street at the established pedestrian crosswalk at Wilson Street. Term Short Term Term Term Term Term High (12%) High SRTS Funds (17%) (5%) (6%) (5%) (4%) SRTS Funds SRTS Funds SRTS Funds SRTS Funds SRTS Funds 18

Ohio s Safe Routes to School Travel Plan Template www.dot.state.oh.us/saferoutes 9 Omar Street ( Middle) 10 Middle School Site 11 Intersection of Eighth Street and Elm Street ( Elementary) 12 Intersection of Eighth Street and Lincoln Street ( Elementary) 13 Intersection of Ninth Street and Elm Street ( Elementary) 14 Intersection of Ninth Street and Lincoln Street ( Elementary) Traffic volumes and speed; lack of sidewalks Poor bicycle accommoda tions Parents concerned about unsafe crosswalks Parents concerned about unsafe crosswalks Parents concerned about unsafe crosswalks Parents concerned about unsafe crosswalks Install sidewalks along both sides from Garfield Street to end of existing sidewalk between Garfield Street and Argonne Street (approx 680 feet one side). Students should be encouraged to cross Garfield Street at the established pedestrian crosswalk at Wilson Street. Install concrete pad and bike racks near between the school entrance and the parent drop off loop. Install ladder style crosswalk markings across all legs of intersection. Install ADA compliant curb ramps. Improvements will improve visibility of the crosswalk. Install transverse crosswalk markings across all legs of intersection. Install ADA compliant curb ramps. Improvements will improve driver awareness of the crosswalk. Install ladder style crosswalk markings across the north, south, and east legs of intersection. Install ADA compliant curb ramps. Improvements will improve visibility of the crosswalk. Install transverse crosswalk markings across the north, south, and east legs of intersection. Install ADA compliant curb ramps. Improvements will improve driver awareness of the crosswalk. Term (3%) Short Term High (94%) City Schools SRTS Funds Low SRTS Funds City Schools Short Term High (54%) Low SRTS Funds Short Term Short Term Short Term (7%) (9%) (6%) Low SRTS Funds Low SRTS Funds Low SRTS Funds 19

15 Elementary School Site Poor bicycle accommoda tions Install concrete pad and bike racks near between the school entrance and the parent drop off loop. Short Term High (92%) City Schools Low SRTS Funds City Schools Ohio s Safe Routes to School Travel Plan Template www.dot.state.oh.us/saferoutes 20 16 Eighth Street ( Elementary and Middle) 17 Intersection of Fifth Street and Sexton Street ( Elementary and Middle) 17 Intersection of Fifth Street and Sexton Street ( Elementary and Middle) 18 Fifth Street ( Elementary and Middle) 19 Intersection of Fifth Street and Elm Street ( Elementary and Middle) Traffic volumes and speed; lack of sidewalks Parents concerned about unsafe crosswalks Parents concerned about unsafe crosswalks Traffic volumes and speed; lack of sidewalks Parents concerned about unsafe crosswalks Install sidewalks along both sides from Omar Street to Spring Street. Install crosswalk markings and ADA compliant curb ramps where needed. Rebuild traffic signal to meet OMUTCD requirements. New traffic signal should incorporate 12 inch vehicular signal heads and countdown pedestrian signal heads to improve the safety of the pedestrian crossing. Install ladder style crosswalk markings across all legs of intersection. Improvements will improve visibility of the crosswalk. Install sidewalk or pavement markings through paved area on the east side of Fifth Street between Elm Street and Maplewood Avenue. Improvements will define the pedestrian zone through this area. Install ladder style crosswalk markings across all legs of intersection. Improvements will improve visibility of the crosswalk. Term Term (17%) (20%) High SRTS Funds SRTS Funds Short Term High (20%) Low SRTS Funds Term (17%) SRTS Funds Short Term High (15%) Low SRTS Funds

Ohio s Safe Routes to School Travel Plan Template www.dot.state.oh.us/saferoutes 19 Intersection of Fifth Street and Elm Street ( Elementary and Middle) 20 Intersection of Fifth Street and Lincoln Street ( Elementary and Middle) 21 Intersection of Elm Street and Garfield Street ( Elementary and Middle) 22 Plaza ( Middle) 23 Youngstown Poland Road 24 Middle School Site Parents concerned about unsafe crosswalks Parents concerned about unsafe crosswalks Parents concerned about unsafe crosswalks Amount of traffic near school Lack of sidewalks Lack of sidewalks Conduct study to determine if traffic signal is needed at this intersection. If warranted, traffic signal should incorporate 12 inch vehicular signal heads and countdown pedestrian signal heads. Install ladder style crosswalk markings across all legs of intersection. Install school crossing signing across the Fifth Street approaches to the intersection. Improvements will improve visibility of the crosswalk. Install ladder style crosswalk markings and school crosswalk signing across the west leg of Elm Street. Install ladder style crosswalk markings across north leg of Garfield Street and across Elm Court. Install ADA compliant curb ramps. Improvements will improve visibility of the crosswalk. Consider using Plaza as a remote drop off/pick up location to reduce the amount of vehicular traffic near the school. Install sidewalk along the east side of the roadway from Creed Street to approximately 200 feet south of Omar Street. Install sidewalk on the school site from the corner at Overlook Boulevard to the back entrance to the school (approx. 180 feet). Fence modifications will be required for the sidewalk connection. Term Short Term Short Term Short Term Term (15%) (8%) (7%) (94%) Low SRTS Funds Low SRTS Funds City Schools Low None Required Low (1%) High Short Term High (10%) City Schools Low City Schools 21

Ohio s Safe Routes to School Travel Plan Template www.dot.state.oh.us/saferoutes 22 25 Como Street ( Middle) 26 Overlook Boulevard ( Middle School) 27 Helena Avenue ( Middle School) N/A N/A N/A Streets adjacent to elementary and middle school sites Fifth Street ( Middle) Eighth Street ( Elementary and Middle) Traffic volumes and speed; lack of sidewalks Traffic volumes and speed; lack of sidewalks Traffic volumes and speed; lack of sidewalks Inadequate school zone signing Parents concerned about unsafe crosswalks Parents concerned about unsafe crosswalks Install sidewalks along both sides from Garfield Street to the driveway on the back side of the school (approx. 280 feet one side). Install crosswalk markings across the school driveway to connect the new sidewalk to the existing sidewalk on the back side of the school. This connection will require modifications to the existing fence and the installation of curb ramps on the sidewalk on the back side of the school. Install sidewalks from Helena Drive to the school property (approx. 300 feet one side). Install sidewalks from Garfield Street to Fifth Street (approx. 620 feet one side). Improve school zone signage to be OMUTCD compliant. Advance school zone and end school speed limit signs are needed in some locations. School speed limit flasher assemblies should be replaced to meet OMUTCD requirements. Operate flashers only during arrival and dismissal times. Install transverse pavement markings across side street approaches from Maplewood Avenue to Country Lane except at Sexton Street and Wilson Street. Improvements will improve driver awareness of the crosswalk. Install transverse pavement markings across Sexton Street and Maplewood Avenue approaches. Install ADA compliant curb ramps. Improvements will improve driver awareness of the crosswalk. Term Term Term Short Term Short Term Short Term (36%) (17%) (17%) (93%) (50%) (19%) / City Schools SRTS Funds SRTS Funds SRTS Funds City Schools SRTS Funds City Schools Low SRTS Funds Low SRTS Funds

N/A Elm Street ( Elementary) Parents concerned about unsafe crosswalks Install transverse pavement markings across Sixth Street and Seventh Street approaches. Install ADA compliant curb ramps. Improvements will improve driver awareness of the crosswalk. Short Term (37%) Low SRTS Funds Ohio s Safe Routes to School Travel Plan Template www.dot.state.oh.us/saferoutes N/A School Zones at both schools Traffic Speeds Install driver feedback signs that display vehicle speeds in the school zones. Signs will reinforce the need to slow down in school zones and make drivers aware of their speed. Short Term High (93%) SRTS Funds 23

STEP 6: PUBLIC INPUT A public meeting to discuss the STP was held on Wednesday, December 10 at City Hall, 6 Elm Street, in. Key feedback from that meeting is outlined below; materials from the meeting are included in Appendix C. Public Input Process: Date: Wednesday, December 10, 2014 Target Audience: Parents, teachers, staff, residents, planning team members Key Input Received: There was a question if anything in particular stood out to the team during the observance of school dismissals. It was answered that one area, the intersection in front of the middle school on 5 th at Wilson Street, was of some concern. The problem was a combination of congestion and students walking through the middle of the intersection. The signal needs to be brought up to standards. There was a question about the team s recommendation for updating the signal at 5 th and Wilson Street. The recommendation was to look at re doing the entire signal and providing pedestrian accommodations. There was a question about the possible use of speed cameras. It was explained that speed cameras are generally more accepted in school areas because their purpose is to slow people down for children. It helps to not ticket people on the first day, but rather let them ease into the new system and become aware that it is there. There was a question regarding the availability of grant money to pay for the speed camera and if the money generated from it could be filtered back into the schools. Although this question wasn t fully answered in the meeting, the consultant team offers that yes, there are grants available for this type of countermeasure, but not through the Safe Routes to School program. The City could designate the funds for school related enforcement but not to the schools directly. A number of questions and comments were made concerning the merging of students and traffic between the middle and high school on Garfield Avenue. The recommendation was to create higher visibility crosswalks in the area, as noted in the draft STP. A question was asked if the team recommended a crossing guard in this area. It was answered that if the community has strong concerns in certain areas where people are speeding, crossing guards should be considered. o A member of the school board explained that the issue with crossing guards is that they can t find anyone to fill the position. They are paid positions, ads have been posted, and they are needed desperately, but nobody wants to do it. o Police chief stated that, although nobody would like it, the

answer is stop signs. A question was asked if it would be possible to install 20 MPH school zone designation with blinking lights and/or speed cameras in this area. The real concern is if this area (near the stadium) is considered school frontage. It was explained that in order to get a 20 MPH school zone there, it would need to try to be worked out with ODOT. If not, it would still be possible to put flashers and signage to yield to pedestrians. A comment was made about potentially looking into speed bumps as well. Ohio s Safe Routes to School Travel Plan Template www.dot.state.oh.us/saferoutes 25

APPENDIX A: OHIO DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH 3 RD GRADE BMI REPORT The City School District is located in Mahoning County. The prevalence of overweight or obese 3 rd graders in the county is 30 39% (based on the Ohio Department of Health s A Report on the Body Mass Index of Ohio s Third Graders 2004 2010). Ohio s Safe Routes to School Travel Plan Template www.dot.state.oh.us/saferoutes 27

APPENDIX B: MAPPING Ohio s Safe Routes to School Travel Plan Template www.dot.state.oh.us/saferoutes 28

Middle - City Schools - Mahoning Co LYNN ST k DEWEY AVE (CR-534) (CR-533) INDIANOLA AVE (CR-514) 12TH ST (CR-572) TENNEY AVE (CR-574) STRUTHERS LIBERTY RD (CR-185) ARENA RD ORLO LN SIMON RD AFTON AVE COOK AVE MOYER AVE LARKRIDGE AVE ERNIE DR BRISTOL DR MCKAY CT PEARSO N CIR SHADY RUN RD (CR-533) SR-170 MEADOWBROOK AVE VELMA CT MODONDA ST SOUTH AVE (CR-151) MEADOW LN CEDAR WAY DORAL DR TARA DR S COMMON PL JEANNELYNN ST 680 LIGHTNER PL SHIRLEY RD (CR-529) TIFFANY BLVD THALIA AVE COUNTRY CLUB RD PALO VERDE DR SEQUOYA DR BASIL AVE HALBERT DR BRANDON AVE OLES AVE LYNN MAR AVE LEALAND AVE CANAVAN DR JOHNSTON PL WEST ST POWERS WAY (CR-503) MIDLOTHIAN BLVD LEMOYNE AVE (CR-560) HOLEBROOKE AVE SHERIDAN RD ISLAND DR COVER DR W WOLOSYN CIR MATHEWS RD (CR-102) YOUNGSTOWN-POLAND RD WOODWARD AVE ENDY LN POLAND AVE (CR-500) N MAIN ST 170 MIDLOTHIAN BLVD (CR-504) 10TH ST ELM ST (CR-517) MANOR AVE SHETLAND LN RENWICK DR KNOLLWOOD AVE COUNTRY AVE LYONS BLVD (CR-256) HAMILTON AVE VENLOE DR C L YD E CIR WATER ST C 5TH ST (CR-197) 616 DUNCAN DR k IRCLE DR DIANA DR APACHE LN (CR-504) 289 STATE ST (CR-500) AL GONQ UIN DR TALA DR SAGINAW DR WILSON AVE POLAND AVE HEATHE R BRAE DR SHAWBUTTE ST BRIDGE ST (CR-567) CANDYWOOD DR RIDGELY PARK OVERLOOK ARREL SMITH RD Total Enrollment = 714 KATAHDIN DR ROBINSON RD (CR-564) tu 224 BRI DGE ST CENTER ST (CR-195) CLING A N RD (C R-177) BROAD ST CENTER RD PACIFICA DR LUTHERAN LN KIMMEL ST LAWNVIEW LOWELLVILLE RD (CR-500) SHALLOW CREEK DR COIT RD (CR-199) UPLAND AVE FARM AVE STRUTHERS RD (CR-195) k School Students Roads by Type Interstate Route US Route State Route Freeway Ramp County Roads Township Roads Radius (Miles) 0.25 0.5 1.0 2.0 City Boundary County Boundary State Boundary Date: 3/31/2014 q Feet 0 750 1,500 3,000 4,500 0 4 8 16 24 Minutes to Walk

HELO PL Elem - City Schools - Mahoning Co D LYNN ST DIANA DR k DEWEY AVE (CR-534) POLAND AVE (CR-500) (CR-533) CENTER ST (CR-529) COITSVILLE RD (CR-511) 6TH ST (CR-563) 12TH ST (CR-572) TENNEY AVE (CR-574) STRUTHERS LIBERTY RD (CR-185) SOUTH AVE (CR-151) GIBSON ST (CR-537) INDIANOLA AVE (CR-514) COOPER ST (CR-530) SUNSET DR EUCLID BLVD WASEKA LN TUDOR LN ARGYLE A VE GLEN TANGLEWOOD DR RIDGE R ORLO LN FORESTRIDGE DR MAPLERIDGE DR OAKRIDGE D R APPLE WOOD BLVD k School CRANBERRY LN Students ZEDAKER ST ( CR-537) ARENA RD SIMON RD AFTON AVE COOK AVE MOYER AVE LARKRIDGE AVE TER R AVIEW DR TRAILWOOD DR MEADOWBROOK AVE VELMA CT MODONDA ST MATHEWS RD (CR-102) TROTWOOD DR Roads by Type Interstate Route US Route State Route Freeway Ramp County Roads Township Roads SHADY RUN RD (CR-533) SR-170 MEADOW LN CEDAR WAY DORAL DR JEANNELYNN ST 680 LIGHTNER PL SHIRLEY RD (CR-529) TARA DR THALIA AVE COUNTRY CLUB RD PALO VERDE DR SEQUOYA DR BASIL AVE HALBERT DR Radius (Miles) 0.25 0.5 1.0 2.0 BRANDON AVE OLES AVE LYNN MAR AVE LEALAND AVE CANAVAN DR JOHNSTON PL POWERS WAY (CR-503) MIDLOTHIAN BLVD City Boundary LEMOYNE AVE (CR-560) HOLEBROOKE AVE SHERIDAN RD WOODWARD AVE ISLAND DR COVER DR County Boundary State Boundary WOL OSYN CIR N MAIN ST YOUNGSTOWN-POLAND RD 170 Date: 3/31/2014 MIDLOTHIAN BLVD (CR-504) 10TH ST k ELM ST (CR-517) MANOR AVE SHETLAND LN RENWICK DR KNOLLWOOD AVE COUNTRY AVE LYONS BLVD (CR-256) HAMILTON AVE VENLOE DR C L YD E CIR WATER ST 5TH ST (CR-197) (CR-504) 289 STATE ST (CR-500) 616 AL GONQ UIN DR PALMA NE DR Total Enrollment = 792 WILSON AVE POLAND AVE BRIDGE ST (CR-567) HEATHER BRAE DR q ROBINSON RD (CR-564) CLINGAN R D (CR-177 ) CANDYWOOD DR BRI DGE ST KIMMEL ST LAWNVIEW LOWELLVILLE RD (CR-500) CENTER ST (CR-195) BROAD ST SHALLOW CREEK DR Feet 0 750 1,500 3,000 4,500 0 4 8 16 24 Minutes to Walk OVERLOOK

APPENDIX C: PUBLIC MEETING MATERIALS Ohio s Safe Routes to School Travel Plan Template www.dot.state.oh.us/saferoutes 29

1/23/2015 Safe Routes to School School Travel Plan Public Meeting Dec 10, 2014 Agenda What is Safe Routes to School? Developing the School Travel Plan Overview of the School Travel Plan Questions Next Steps 1

1/23/2015 Safe Routes to School International movement to promote active transportation Highway Transportation Bill since 2004 Focuses on barriers/improvements to walking and biking Within 2 miles of any school (K 8 Students) Funds for Infrastructure and Non Infrastructure Projects Includes five components (5 E s) Education, Encouragement, Enforcement, Engineering, and Evaluation Safe Routes to School Managed by ODOT Julie Walcoff Program Manager (District Managers in all 12 ODOT Districts) Goal: Encourage more students to walk/bike and make walking/biking routes safer for all users School Travel Plan Process Documentation of a communities intentions related to active transportation ODOT assists communities STP is a requirement for further funding requests $500,000 (Infrastructure) and $30,000 (Non Infrastructure) 2

1/23/2015 School Travel Plan Development 3 Key Items Where are the kids coming from? What travel mode are they using? And why? School Travel Plan STP Process began earlier this year Local Group led by: City and School District Vision: It is the vision of the Safe Routes to School Planning Team members to identify and improve safe, walkable routes for all students by building on past accomplishments and ensuring the SRTS program is sustained in the future. STP Tasks Parent Surveys/Travel Tallies Current School Travel Information (How children get to/from school?) Issues Audit of Existing Conditions (November 19, 2014) Recommended Solutions and Countermeasures Infrastructure and Non Infrastructure 3

1/23/2015 School Travel Plan Primary Concerns: Distance Weather related issues Amount and speed of traffic Safety of intersections and crossings Crime School Travel Plan Infrastructure Countermeasures: Sidewalk Improved markings and signing Bike racks Pedestrian improvements at traffic signals Improved school zone signing Speed feedback signs 4

1/23/2015 School Travel Plan Non infrastructure Countermeasures: Safety City Bike Rodeo Walking School Bus Training ODOT s Every Move You Make campaign Walk and Bike to School Days Mileage Clubs Speed Enforcement Regular surveys to track progress School Travel Plan Next Steps Incorporate Public Comments Finalize Countermeasures and Mapping Endorsements Final STP in January Funding Request in early 2015 Both Infrastructure and Non Infrastructure 5

1/23/2015 Questions? Mark Nolt The Kleingers Group mark.nolt@kleingers.com (513) 779 7851 Stephanie Tresso Murphy Epson stresso@murphyepson.com (614) 221 2885 x15 6