FRANKLIN, ISHAM MEMORIAL, OVERLOOK & VALLEY VIEW ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS SAFE ROUTES TO SCHOOL TRAVEL PLAN August 2013 OHIO SAFE ROUTES TO SCHOOL SCHOOL TRAVEL PLAN
SECTION 1: OUR SCHOOL(S) School District School Name School Address Grades served Wadsworth City School District Franklin Elementary 200 Takacs Dr., K-4 Wadsworth, OH 44281 Average Daily Student Enrollment Black, non- Hispanic American Indian or Alaska Native Your School s Students 2011-2012 Asian or Pacific Islander Hispanic Multi- Racial White, non- Hispanic Economically Disadvantaged Limited English Proficient Students with Disabilities 279 NA NA NA NA NA 96.1% 35.9% NA 14.1% NA Migrant Ohio s Safe Routes to School Travel Plan Wadsworth City Schools www.dot.state.oh.us/saferoutes School District School Name School Address Grades served Wadsworth City School District Isham Memorial Elementary 325 Sunset Blvd., K-4 Wadsworth, OH 44281 Average Daily Student Enrollment Black, non- Hispanic American Indian or Alaska Native Your School s Students 2011-2012 Asian or Pacific Islander Hispanic Multi- Racial White, non- Hispanic Economically Disadvantaged Limited English Proficient Students with Disabilities 493 NA NA NA 2.7% 2.1% 92.7% 22.0% NA 12.1% NA Migrant School District School Name School Address Grades served Wadsworth City School District Overlook Elementary 650 Broad St., K-4 Wadsworth. OH 44281 Average Daily Student Enrollment Black, non- Hispanic American Indian or Alaska Native Your School s Students 2011-2012 Asian or Pacific Islander Hispanic Multi- Racial White, non- Hispanic Economically Disadvantaged Limited English Proficient Students with Disabilities 256 NA NA NA NA NA 94.5% 27.1% NA 9.4% NA Migrant School District School Name School Address Grades served Wadsworth City School District Valley View Elementary 625 Orchard St., K-4 Wadsworth, OH 44281 Average Daily Student Enrollment Black, non- Hispanic American Indian or Alaska Native Your School s Students 2011-2012 Asian or Pacific Islander Hispanic Multi- Racial White, non- Hispanic Economically Disadvantaged Limited English Proficient Students with Disabilities 391 NA NA NA NA NA 95.8% 21.5% NA 14.7% NA Migrant 2 NOTE: This data comes from the Ohio Department of Education s school report card website - reportcard.ohio.gov.
Body Mass Index for Ohio s Third Grade Students A review of the Report on the Body Mass Index of Ohio s Third Graders, conducted by the Ohio Department of Health, found that childhood obesity is one of the most important public health issues in Ohio with more than 30 percent of children and adolescents classified as overweight or obese. In a 2009-2010 study, it was reported that 25.4% of third grade students living in Medina County, where Franklin, Isham Memorial, Overlook and Valley View Elementary 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. Ohio s Safe Routes to School Travel Plan Wadsworth City Schools www.dot.state.oh.us/saferoutes 3 1A. Community Stakeholders and the Safe Routes to School Team: School Representatives: Name Email address 5 E Role: Joseph Magnacca wadc.jmagnacca@wadsworths.org Education, Encouragement, Evaluation Community Representatives: Name Email address 5 E Role: Ginger DeFilippo, gingerd@neo.rr.com Education, Encouragement WYHS President Lisa Inestroza, WYHS linestroza@yahoo.com Education, Encouragement Julie Batey, WYHS member juliebatey@neo.rr.com Education, Encouragement Local Government Representatives: Name Email address 5 E Role: Tom Tucker ttucker@wadsworthcity.org Engineering Larry Jenkins ljenkins@wadsworthcity.org Engineering Jim Bozigar jbozigar@wadsworthcity.org Engineering Matthew Hiscock mhiscock@wadsworthcity.org Encouragement, Enforcement, Evaluation Education Representative: Name Email address 5 E Role: Debra Miller wadc.dmiller@wadsworthschools.org Education, Encouragement Health Representatives: Name Email address 5 E Role: Kristen Hildreth khildreth@medinahealth.org Encouragement, Education Public Safety Representatives: Name Email address 5 E Role: Randall M. Reinke, Chief, Police Department rreinke@wadsworthcity.org Enforcement 1B. The lead contact for our Plan is: Name: Matthew Hiscock Affiliation: Director of Public Safety, City of Wadsworth Phone Number: (330) 335-2705 Email address: mhiscock@wadsworthcity.org Mailing address: 120 Maple Street, Wadsworth, Ohio 44281
SECTION 2: OUR SRTS VISION The Wadsworth Safe Routes to School planning team is committed to improving our students health and safety one step and one pedal at a time. We will identify unique and sustainable solutions to parents, students, teachers and our community in order to facilitate and encourage increases in the number of students walking and bicycling to school. These solutions include: Implementation of safety, quality and accessibility improvements to address deficiencies in the physical infrastructure of identified school walking and bicycling routes; and Introduction of dedicated and targeted programs designed to reduce vehicular traffic at schools and improvement of the local environment. Ohio s Safe Routes to School Travel Plan Wadsworth City Schools www.dot.state.oh.us/saferoutes 4
SECTION 3: CURRENT STUDENT TRAVEL Franklin Elementary School 3A. How many students live within walking and bicycling distance of school? Distance From School Number of Students % of Student Body Within 1/4 mile of school 42 14% Within 1/2 mile of school 111 37% Within 1 mile of school 164 55% Within 2 miles of school 235 79% Ohio s Safe Routes to School Travel Plan Wadsworth City Schools www.dot.state.oh.us/saferoutes This information is approximated from the Safe Routes to School Radius Map, provided by the Ohio Department of Transportation. A copy of the map is provided in Appendix B. 3B. How many students are currently walking and bicycling to school? What are the primary walking and bicycling routes? Walk Bike School bus Family Vehicle Carpool Public Transit Other Number of students (morning trips) - 548 7% 1% 47% 38% 6% NA 0.4% Number of students (afternoon trips) - 518 12% 1% 55% 27% 3% NA 2% Primary walking/ bicycling routes Takacs to Main and either cross the street or disperse both directions on Main; from the rear of the school, across the ball fields to E. Bergey Street. The full student travel tally aggregate is located in Appendix C. 3C. Are there any school or district policies that impact students walking or bicycling to school? District Bus Policy 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. Children living beyond the following walking limits shall be entitled to bus transportation: A. Kindergarten at Noon one (1) mile B. Kindergarten in Morning, or afternoon one (1) mile C. Grades 1 through 6 one (1) mile D. Grades 7 through 12 one (1) mile 5 Exceptions to the foregoing limits may be made in the case of adverse safety conditions.
How it affects student travel modes: The policy encourages students to walk and bicycle to school by not busing those who live less than a mile away from the school. School Travel Policies The school follows the district s transportation policy (see Appendix D). 3D. School Arrival and Dismissal Process. Ohio s Safe Routes to School Travel Plan Wadsworth City Schools www.dot.state.oh.us/saferoutes Do school buses and parent vehicles use the same driveway for arrival and dismissal? Yes, all vehicles use the same driveway. No, there are separate driveways for family vehicles and school buses. Do all students use the same entrance to the school building in the morning? Yes, all students enter the building at the same location. No, students can use different entrances. Are all students released at the same time during dismissal? Yes, all students are released at the same time. No, we use a staggered release process (walkers are released first, bus riders second, etc.). If no, in two sentences or less, describe how dismissal is staggered at your school: Student dismissal is staggered with two release phases: The first phase includes students who walk, ride the bus and/or are picked up by shuttle for an after-school program. The second phase, which occurs 5 minutes after the first phase, includes students who are picked up by parents. Is school staff involved in either arrival or dismissal? Yes, we have school staff help students enter and exit the campus safely. No, school staff is not involved in either arrival or dismissal. If yes, in two sentences or less, describe how school staff are involved in school arrival and dismissal: Staff are outside at arrival and dismissal to ensure students arrive and exit campus safely. Are there any adult crossing guards located along student walking routes? Yes, we have at least one adult crossing guard that helps students on their walking routes. No, we do not have any adult crossing guards serving our school. If yes, please list the locations for each adult crossing guard: At High Street at Main Street/SR 94 and Takacs. 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. 6
3E. Parent Attitudes towards walking and biking. Reasons for not allowing children to walk or bicycle to school: Distance Speed of Traffic Along Route Amount of Traffic Along Route Weather or Climate Safety of Intersections and Crossings The full results of the Parent Survey are located in Appendix E. 3F. Safety Issues and Concerns. Parents overwhelming concern is the lack of sidewalks, followed by students distance from the school, volume of traffic along routes they would walk or bicycle to school. Other concerns were age of students, safety in general and specifically sex offenders in the area of the school, as well as speed of traffic along possible routes and lack of bike paths. Ohio s Safe Routes to School Travel Plan Wadsworth City Schools www.dot.state.oh.us/saferoutes Relevant traffic crashes. Traffic crash totals listed below were obtained from ODOT during the 2008-2010 period. There were 9 total crashes within the STP study area. The crashes resulted in 8 injuries and 0 fatalities. The number of crashes that involved bicycles was 2. The number of crashes that involved pedestrians was 7. 3G. Walking and bicycling encouragement activities at the school. Activity Safety Town Safety Forces How it encourages walking or bicycling Incoming kindergarteners can participate in this educational event hosted by the WHYS (PTA), City Police, Fire and EMS Departments in the summer each year. It teaches about general safety related walking, automobiles, buses, and strangers. Students in grades 4-6 can participate in this program hosted by the school district and presented by the City Police, Fire and EMS Departments. 5-2-1-0 Let s Go! This program is part of the Medina County Health Department Obesity Prevention Team s school wellness program. It includes encouraging physical activity, including walking and bicycling to school, to help combat childhood obesity. 7
Isham Memorial Elementary School 3H. How many students live within walking and bicycling distance of school? Distance From School Number of Students % of Student Body Within 1/4 mile of school 35 7% Within 1/2 mile of school 81 16% Within 1 mile of school 187 37% Within 2 miles of school 243 48% This information is approximated from the Safe Routes to School Radius Map, provided by the Ohio Department of Transportation. A copy of the map is provided in Appendix B. 3I. 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 Wadsworth City Schools www.dot.state.oh.us/saferoutes Walk Bike School bus Family Vehicle Carpool Public Transit Other Number of students (morning trips) - 733 5% 2% 43% 46% 4% NA 0.4% Number of students (afternoon trips) - 733 9% 0.7% 47% 39% 4% NA.04% Primary walking/bicycling routes Sunset to Stratford and Waverly. The full student travel tally aggregate is located in Appendix C. 3J. Are there any school or district policies that impact students walking or bicycling to school? Please see response to 3C above. The school follows the district s transportation policy (see Appendix D). 3K. School Arrival and Dismissal Process. Do school buses and parent vehicles use the same driveway for arrival and dismissal? Yes, all vehicles use the same driveway. No, there are separate driveways for family vehicles and school buses. Do all students use the same entrance to the school building in the morning? Yes, all students enter the building at the same location. No, students can use different entrances. If no, describe how students enter the building: Students can enter the building using multiple entrances. Bus riders, walkers and bicycle riders can enter different doors. 8
Ohio s Safe Routes to School Travel Plan Wadsworth City Schools www.dot.state.oh.us/saferoutes 9 Are all students released at the same time during dismissal? Yes, all students are released at the same time. No, we use a staggered release process (walkers are released first, bus riders second, etc.). If no, describe how dismissal is staggered at your school: Student dismissal is staggered with two release phases: The first phase includes students who walk, ride the bus and/or are picked up by shuttle for an after-school program. The second phase, which occurs 5 minutes after the first phase, includes students who are picked up by parents. Is school staff involved in either arrival or dismissal? Yes, we have school staff help students enter and exit the campus safely. No, school staff is not involved in either arrival or dismissal. If yes, describe how school staff are involved in school arrival and dismissal: Staff are outside at arrival and dismissal to ensure students arrive and exit campus safely. Are there any adult crossing guards located along student walking routes? Yes, we have at least one adult crossing guard that helps students on their walking routes. No, we do not have any adult crossing guards serving our school. If yes, please list the locations for each adult crossing guard: On Sunset at Maylawn in front of the school building. 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. If yes, describe the role of the student safety patrol at both arrival and dismissal: Student safety patrol members remind students to stay on the sidewalks and wait until it is safe to cross. 3L. Parent Attitudes towards walking and biking. Reasons for not allowing children to walk or bicycle to school: Distance Amount of Traffic Along Route Speed of Traffic Along Route Safety of Intersections and Crossings Sidewalks or Pathways The full results of the survey are located in Appendix E. 3M. Safety Issues and Concerns. Parents overwhelming concern is the lack of sidewalks, followed by students distance from the school. Other concerns were lack of crosswalks, speed of traffic along possible routes, age of students, safety in general and specifically sex offenders and driver behavior distracted drivers.
Relevant traffic crashes. Traffic crash totals listed below were obtained from ODOT during the 2008-2010 period. There were 10 total crashes within the STP study area. The crashes resulted in 9 injuries and 0 fatalities. The number of crashes that involved bicycles was 2. The number of crashes that involved pedestrians was 8. 3N. Walking and bicycling encouragement activities at the school. Ohio s Safe Routes to School Travel Plan Wadsworth City Schools www.dot.state.oh.us/saferoutes Activity Safety Town Safety Forces How it encourages walking or bicycling Incoming kindergarteners can participate in this educational event hosted by the WHYS (PTA), City Police, Fire and EMS Departments in the summer each year. It teaches about general safety related walking, automobiles, buses, and strangers. Students in grades 4-6 can participate in this program hosted by the school district and presented by the City Police, Fire and EMS Departments. 5-2-1-0 Let s Go! This program is part of the Medina County Health Department Obesity Prevention Team s school wellness program. It includes encouraging physical activity, including walking and bicycling to school, to help combat childhood obesity. 10
Overlook Elementary School 3O. How many students live within walking and bicycling distance of school? Distance From School Number of Students % of Student Body Within 1/4 mile of school 30 20% Within 1/2 mile of school 56 37% Within 1 mile of school 120 79% Within 2 miles of school 142 93% This information is approximated from the Safe Routes to School Radius Map, provided by the Ohio Department of Transportation. A copy of the map is provided in Appendix B. Ohio s Safe Routes to School Travel Plan Wadsworth City Schools www.dot.state.oh.us/saferoutes 3P. How many students are currently walking and bicycling to school? What are the primary walking and bicycling routes? Walk Bike School bus Family Vehicle Carpool Public Transit Other Number of students (morning trips) - 770 7% 0.9% 39% 47% 6% NA 0.8% Number of students (afternoon trips) - 696 8% 0.9% 39% 45% 5% NA 2 % Primary walking/bicycling routes Broad, Hartman and Kristy to the east; Broad, Overlook, Gordon, Baird and Durling to the west. The full student travel tally aggregate is located in Appendix C. 3Q. Are there any school or district policies that impact students walking or bicycling to school? Please see response to 3C above. The school follows the district s transportation policy (see Appendix D). 3R. School Arrival and Dismissal Process. Do school buses and parent vehicles use the same driveway for arrival and dismissal? Yes, all vehicles use the same driveway. No, there are separate driveways for family vehicles and school buses. Do all students use the same entrance to the school building in the morning? Yes, all students enter the building at the same location. No, students can use different entrances. 11
Ohio s Safe Routes to School Travel Plan Wadsworth City Schools www.dot.state.oh.us/saferoutes 12 Are all students released at the same time during dismissal? Yes, all students are released at the same time. No, we use a staggered release process (walkers are released first, bus riders second, etc.). If no, describe how dismissal is staggered at your school: Student dismissal is staggered with two release phases: The first phase includes students who walk, ride the bus and/or are picked up by shuttle for an after-school program. The second phase, which occurs 5 minutes after the first phase, includes students who are picked up by parents. Is school staff involved in either arrival or dismissal? Yes, we have school staff help students enter and exit the campus safely. No, school staff is not involved in either arrival or dismissal. If yes, describe how school staff are involved in school arrival and dismissal: Staff are outside at arrival and dismissal to ensure students arrive and exit campus safely. Are there any adult crossing guards located along student walking routes? Yes, we have at least one adult crossing guard that helps students on their walking routes. No, we do not have any adult crossing guards serving our school. If yes, please list the locations for each adult crossing guard: On Broad at the school s main entrance. 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. If yes, describe the role of the student safety patrol at both arrival and dismissal: Student safety patrol members help direct cars to line up single file for dismissal pick up. 3S. Parent Attitudes towards walking and biking. Reasons for not allowing children to walk or bicycle to school: Distance Weather Amount of Traffic Along Route Safety of Intersections and Crossings Speed of Traffic Along Route The full results of the survey are located in Appendix E. 3T. Safety Issues and Concerns. Parents overwhelming concern is safety in general and specifically a sex offender a ¼ mile away from the school, the lack of sidewalks, lack of crosswalks, followed by volume of traffic along routes they would walk or bicycle to school and students distance from the school. Other concerns were lack of crossing guards, speed of traffic along possible routes, age of students, need for increased police presence in school zones and driver behavior. Several parents requested a path connecting the school to Pheasant Run, Fixler and Highpoint.
Relevant traffic crashes. Traffic crash totals listed below were obtained from ODOT during the 2008-2010 period. There were 11 total crashes within the STP study area. The crashes resulted in 10 injuries and 0 fatalities. The number of crashes that involved bicycles was 3. The number of crashes that involved pedestrians was 8. 3U. Walking and bicycling encouragement activities at the school. Ohio s Safe Routes to School Travel Plan Wadsworth City Schools www.dot.state.oh.us/saferoutes Activity Safety Town Safety Forces How it encourages walking or bicycling Incoming kindergarteners can participate in this educational event hosted by the WHYS (PTA), City Police, Fire and EMS Departments in the summer each year. It teaches about general safety related walking, automobiles, buses, and strangers. Students in grades 4-6 can participate in this program hosted by the school district and presented by the City Police, Fire and EMS Departments. 5-2-1-0 Let s Go! This program is part of the Medina County Health Department Obesity Prevention Team s school wellness program. It includes encouraging physical activity, including walking and bicycling to school, to help combat childhood obesity. 13
Valley View Elementary School 3V. How many students live within walking and bicycling distance of school? Distance From School Number of Students % of Student Body Within 1/4 mile of school 27 0.7% Within 1/2 mile of school 115 30% Within 1 mile of school 185 48% Within 2 miles of school 359 93% This information is approximated from the Safe Routes to School Radius Map, provided by the Ohio Department of Transportation. A copy of the map is provided in Appendix B. Ohio s Safe Routes to School Travel Plan Wadsworth City Schools www.dot.state.oh.us/saferoutes 3W. How many students are currently walking and bicycling to school? What are the primary walking and bicycling routes? Walk Bike School bus Family Vehicle Carpool Public Transit Other Number of students (morning trips) - 712 5% NA 53% 37% 5% NA NA Number of students (afternoon trips) - 706 6% NA 59% 29% 5% NA NA Primary walking/bicycling routes Good to West, Wolf and High. The full student travel tally aggregate is located in Appendix C. 3X. Are there any school or district policies that impact students walking or bicycling to school? Please see response to 3C above. The school follows the district s transportation policy (see Appendix D). 3Y. School Arrival and Dismissal Process. Do school buses and parent vehicles use the same driveway for arrival and dismissal? Yes, all vehicles use the same driveway. No, there are separate driveways for family vehicles and school buses. Do all students use the same entrance to the school building in the morning? Yes, all students enter the building at the same location. No, students can use different entrances. If no, describe how students enter the building: Students can enter the building using multiple entrances. Bus riders, walkers and bicycle riders can enter different doors. 14
Ohio s Safe Routes to School Travel Plan Wadsworth City Schools www.dot.state.oh.us/saferoutes Are all students released at the same time during dismissal? Yes, all students are released at the same time. No, we use a staggered release process (walkers are released first, bus riders second, etc.). If no, describe how dismissal is staggered at your school: Student dismissal is staggered with two release phases: The first phase includes students who walk, ride the bus and/or are picked up by shuttle for an after-school program. The second phase, which occurs 5 minutes after the first phase, includes students who are picked up by parents. Is school staff involved in either arrival or dismissal? Yes, we have school staff help students enter and exit the campus safely. No, school staff is not involved in either arrival or dismissal. If yes, describe how school staff are involved in school arrival and dismissal: Staff are outside at arrival and dismissal to ensure students arrive and exit campus safely. Are there any adult crossing guards located along student walking routes? Yes, we have at least one adult crossing guard that helps students on their walking routes. No, we do not have any adult crossing guards serving our school. If yes, please list the locations for each adult crossing guard: At Good and High Streets, and at Good and West Streets. 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. 3Z. Parent Attitudes towards walking and biking. Reasons for not allowing children to walk or bicycle to school: Distance Amount of Traffic Along Route Speed of Traffic Along Route Safety of Intersections and Crossings Weather or Climate 3AA. The full results of the survey are located in Appendix E. Safety Issues and Concerns. Parents overwhelming concern is students distance from the school, followed by students age, volume of traffic along routes they would walk or bicycle to school, safety in general and sex offenders in particular and the lack of sidewalks. Other concerns were lack of crossing guards and lack of a bike rack at the school. 15
Relevant traffic crashes. Traffic crash totals listed below were obtained from ODOT during the 2008-2010 period. There were 11 total crashes within the STP study area. The crashes resulted in 10 injuries and 0 fatalities. The number of crashes that involved bicycles was 3. The number of crashes that involved pedestrians was 8. 3BB. Walking and bicycling encouragement activities at the school. Ohio s Safe Routes to School Travel Plan Wadsworth City Schools www.dot.state.oh.us/saferoutes Activity Safety Town Walk to School Day Safety Forces How it encourages walking or bicycling Incoming kindergarteners can participate in this educational event hosted by the WHYS (PTA), City Police, Fire and EMS Departments in the summer each year. It teaches about general safety related walking, automobiles, buses, and strangers. The school participates in International Walk to School Day in October. It teaches students how to walk to school safely and educates parents and students about the benefits of walking/ bicycling to school. Students in grades 4-6 can participate in this program hosted by the school district and presented by the City Police, Fire and EMS Departments. 5-2-1-0 Let s Go! This program is part of the Medina County Health Department Obesity Prevention Team s school wellness program. It includes encouraging physical activity, including walking and bicycling to school, to help combat childhood obesity. 16
SECTION 4: KEY ISSUES IMPACTING SAFE WALKING AND BICYCLING TO SCHOOL Issue/Description Ohio s Safe Routes to School Travel Plan Wadsworth City Schools www.dot.state.oh.us/saferoutes 1. Issue: High traffic volumes in school zones and surrounding areas. Lack of existing pedestrian and bicycling infrastructure. Hinders parental encouragement of walk and bicycle to school programs. 2. Issue: High traffic speeds in school zones. Mix of slower school arrival and departure traffic with morning commuter traffic. Narrow roadway geometry is not conducive to traffic enforcement efforts. 3. Issue: Lack of existing or adequate sidewalk infrastructure in school zones and surrounding areas. Neighborhood schools force students to walk or bicycle on narrow residential roads. Possible access to right of way areas. 4. Issue: Lack of existing or adequate crosswalk infrastructure in school zones and surrounding areas. Current walking and bicycling routes require students to cross major thoroughfares or/ and primary collector roadways. Lack of adult crossing guards at several high volume traffic crosswalks. 5. Issue: Distance and time concerns of walking routes. Current school policies limit walking and bicycling distances. Concerns about students safety and weather. 6. Issue: Lack of connection between City sidewalks and City park trails. Lack of access to shared multi-purpose paths between the City sidewalks and the City multi-purpose trail master plan and public parks/spaces. 17
SECTION 5: RECOMMENDED SRTS COUNTERMEASURES 5A. Non-infrastructure Countermeasure Recommendations EDUCATION COUNTERMEASURES: A description of the education strategies to be implemented within the next 12 months. Ohio s Safe Routes to School Travel Plan Wadsworth City Schools www.dot.state.oh.us/saferoutes Issue High traffic speeds in school zones and surrounding areas. High traffic speeds in school zones and surrounding areas. Increase awareness of how to walk and bicycle to school safely. Increase awareness of how to walk and bicycle to school safely. Improve safety of pedestrians and bicyclists. EDUCATION Countermeasure Public driver education campaign to remind and educate drivers about school zone traffic laws. Emphasize school zone traffic laws in local driver s education and youth driver intervention programs. Produce a show to air on the local access TV station. Air ODOT s Every Move You Make video on the local access TV station. Classes and an education campaign to teach walking and bicycling safety, including ABCs and WITCH programming. and Long Term Strategies (past 12 months): 1. Improve preferred route knowledge. Once preferred walking and bicycling routes are identified, create a preferred routes document to distribute to students, parents and residents. 2. Add bicycle safety education in physical education curriculum. 3. Create a permanent Safety Town education complex at a future city firehouse location. 4. Health and wellness initiatives to educate students and parents on safe walking and bicycling to school. ENCOURAGEMENT COUNTERMEASURES: A description of the encouragement strategies to be implemented within the next 12 months. Issue Students do not walk or bicycle to school. ENCOURAGEMENT Countermeasure Create and implement Walking Wednesdays and Fitness Fridays to encourage students to walk and bicycle to school with parents participating. 18
Students do not walk or bicycle to school. Students do not walk or bicycle to school. Students do not walk or bicycle to school. Students do not walk or bicycle to school. Students do not walk or bicycle to school. Concerns about traffic volume, traffic speed and route safety. Create and use incentives for students who participate in Walking Wednesdays and Fitness Fridays such as bike helmets, air pumps, reflective clothing and school logo accessories Grizzly Gear. Continue and increase participating in international Walk to school Day in October. Create and implement a walk to school event in tandem with Earth Day. Begin to participate in International Bike to School Day in May. Expand schools bike rodeo program with addition of a WHYS (PTA)-sponsored Wadsworth Bike Fest-Ride-Along Event. Create and implement a walking school bus program. Ohio s Safe Routes to School Travel Plan Wadsworth City Schools www.dot.state.oh.us/saferoutes and Long Term Strategies (past 12 months): 1. Create and implement a car free choice program to encourage students to walk and bicycle to school. 2. Create and implement an after school bike club. ENFORCEMENT COUNTERMEASURES: A description of the enforcement strategies to be implemented within the next 12 months. Issue Speed in school zones, driver behavior in school zones. Speed in school zones, driver behavior in school zones. Speed in school zones, driver behavior in school zones. Speed in school zones, driver behavior in school zones. Concerns for pedestrian and bicyclist safety. Concerns for pedestrian and bicyclist safety. ENFORCEMENT Countermeasure Have student safety patrol members issue education tickets to make parents and other drivers in school zones aware of school zone laws. Implement a Report Aggressive Driving (RAD) program. Require school zone offenders to attend and complete a motorist, bicyclist and pedestrian safety education class and participate in six encouragement activities outlined above. Staff WPD bike unit to focus on targeted enforcement activities in school zones. Use WPD bike patrols to attend Walking Wednesday and Fitness Fridays. Training for WPD bike officers, school bus drivers and crossing guards on pedestrian and bicycling safety. 19
and Long Term Strategies (past 12 months): 1. Purchase WPD bike officer helmet cameras for officer safety and evidentiary purposes during participation in encouragement and enforcement activities. 2. Secure sustainable source of funding for additional adult school crossing guards. 3. Partner with WHYS (PTA) and other community groups to fund permanent safety town complex for enforcement training and educational safety programming. EVALUATION COUNTERMEASURES: A description of the evaluation strategies to be implemented within the next 12 months. Issue SRTS Program Sustainability. SRTS Program Sustainability. Sustainability SRTS Program Sustainability. EVALUATION Countermeasure Parent Surveys conduct annually Student Travel Tallies conduct annually. Review school policies annually. Ohio s Safe Routes to School Travel Plan Wadsworth City Schools www.dot.state.oh.us/saferoutes and Long Term Strategies (past 12 months): 1. Conduct Student Travel Tallies and Parent Surveys annually. 2. Review school policies and pedestrian/bicycling programming annually. 3. Evaluate and update the SRTS travel plan as needed. 20
5B. Your 12-Month SRTS Non-Infrastructure Activity Calendar. Ohio s Safe Routes to School Travel Plan Wadsworth City Schools www.dot.state.oh.us/saferoutes Non-Infrastructure Countermeasure Jun Jul Aug Sept Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Participate in International Walk to School Month Lead: Joseph Magnacca, Wadsworth City Schools Conduct student travel tallies and Parent Surveys Lead: Joseph Magnacca, Wadsworth City Schools Participate in International Bike to School Month Lead: Joseph Magnacca, Wadsworth City Schools Create and participate in Earth Day Event Lead: Health Department Create and participate in Walking Wednesdays and Fitness Fridays program, create and use logo incentives for program Lead: Health Department Review school policies related to walking and bicycling to school Lead: Joseph Magnacca, Wadsworth City Schools Expand current bike rodeo program Lead: WHYS President Create walking school bus program Lead: Joseph Magnacca, Wadsworth City Schools Issue educational tickets in school zones Lead: Wadsworth City Schools PLAN IMPLEMENT PLAN IMPLEMENT PLAN IMPLEMENT PLAN IMPLEMENT PLAN IMPLEMENT PLAN IMPLEMENT PLAN IMPLEMENT PLAN IMPLEMENT PLAN IMPLEMENT 21
Non-Infrastructure Countermeasure Jun Jul Aug Sept Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Ohio s Safe Routes to School Travel Plan Wadsworth City Schools www.dot.state.oh.us/saferoutes Create RAD program Lead: Matthew Hiscock, City of Wadsworth Create materials for student drivers ed and youth driver intervention programs Lead: Police Chief Produce and air a local show on SRTS on local TV access channel Lead: Matthew Hiscock, City of Wadsworth Air ODOT s Every Move you Make video on local access TV station Lead: Matthew Hiscock, City of Wadsworth Create and implement a public awareness campaign focused on drivers in school zones Lead: Matthew Hiscock, City of Wadsworth Create and implement a public awareness campaign targeting students to encourage them to walk and bicycle to school Lead: Wadsworth City Schools Train and use bike patrol officers at SRTS events Lead: Police Chief PLAN IMPLEMENT PLAN IMPLEMENT PLAN IMPLEMENT PLAN IMPLEMENT PLAN IMPLEMENT PLAN IMPLEMENT PLAN IMPLEMENT 22
Ohio s Safe Routes to School Travel Plan Wadsworth City Schools www.dot.state.oh.us/saferoutes 23 Map ID A D 5C. Infrastructure Countermeasure Recommendations. After identifying the engineering strategies that are appropriate and feasible, the team developed a list of infrastructure countermeasure recommendations for each school, which are included in the tables below. See Appendix F for aerial mapping of the Infrastructure Countermeasure Recommendations. Estimated costs shown below are planning level estimates including major construction items such as concrete walk, excavation, embankment, and curb ramps. Miscellaneous costs such as erosion control, maintaining traffic, construction layout and mobilization have also been included. A 20% engineering design fee and an additional 15% for construction contingencies are also included in the estimates. Costs for right of way (if any) have not been included. Franklin Elementary School Location Issue Countermeasure Timeframe Priority Intersections of Main Street and Takacs Drive and Main Street and Santee Court. Terraceview Avenue between the west terminus of Terraceview Avenue, west of Hard Street, and Main Street. There is an advance school speed limit warning sign with flashers and school crosswalk signing package in place for both approaches of Main Street. The advance sign package on the Takacs Drive approach needs to be upgraded to match the approaches on Main Street. There is a marked crosswalk to cross Main Street south of Takacs Drive and a marked crosswalk for Takacs Drive. This intersection is a dangerous school crossing. Also, there are broken sidewalks, non-compliant curb ramps, and insufficient signing and markings at the intersection of Main Street and Santee Court. There are no sidewalks on either side of Terraceview Avenue in this area which creates conflicts between vehicles and pedestrians. Install an RRFB (Rectangular Rapid Flashing Beacon) sign assembly at the intersection for the crossing of Main Street at Takacs Drive; along with appropriate advance signing. Upgrade the advance sign package on Takacs Drive to match the advance school speed limit warning signs and school crosswalk signing package on both approaches of Main Street. Upgrade sidewalk curb ramps to ADA standards and add new crosswalk marking on both crosswalks. Also, repair sidewalks, repaint crosswalk, replace curb ramps, and upgrade signing package at the intersection of Main Street and Santee Court. Construct 970 of 5 sidewalk along the south side of Terraceview Avenue between the west end of Terraceview Avenue, west of Hard Street, and Main Street. Also include ADA ramps. Short Term Term High Jurisdiction Responsible City of Wadsworth City of Wadsworth Estimated Cost $54,000 $64,800 Possible Funding Source(s) - Wadsworth CIP - ODOT SRTS funds - Wadsworth CIP - ODOT SRTS funds Status Community Stakeholders Priority #2: Install Rectangular Rapid Flashing Beacon (RRFB) signage on main routes near Franklin, Isham Memorial & Valley View Elementary Schools.
E Bartlett Street between E. Bergey Street and E. Walnut Street. There are no sidewalks on either side of Bartlett Street in this area which creates conflicts between vehicles and pedestrians. Construct 330 of 5 sidewalk along the west side of Bartlett Street from E. Bergey Street to E. Walnut Street. Also include ADA ramps. Term City of Wadsworth $34,800 - Wadsworth CIP - ODOT SRTS funds Ohio s Safe Routes to School Travel Plan Wadsworth City Schools www.dot.state.oh.us/saferoutes 24 F G H J K M Hartman Street between E. Bergey Street and E. Walnut Street. Bird Street between Samantha Lane and Yonkers Road. E. Bergey Street between Bird Street and Sparrow Way. Pleasantview Avenue between the west terminus of Pleasantview Avenue and Terraceview Avenue. Hard Street between Pleasantview Avenue and E. Bergey Street. L Street between W. Walnut Street and State Street. There are no sidewalks on either side of Hartman Street in this area which creates conflicts between vehicles and pedestrians. There are no sidewalks on the west side and missing sections on the east side just north of Samantha Lane of Hillcrest Drive in this area which creates conflicts between vehicles and pedestrians. There are no sidewalks on either side of E. Bergey Street in this area which creates conflicts between vehicles and pedestrians. There are no sidewalks on either side of Pleasantview Avenue in this area which creates conflicts between vehicles and pedestrians. There are no sidewalks on either side of Hard Street in this area which creates conflicts between vehicles and pedestrians. There are no sidewalks on either side of L Street in this area which creates conflicts between vehicles and pedestrians. Construct 330 of 5 sidewalk along the west side of Hartman Street from E. Bergey Street to E. Walnut Street. Also include ADA ramps. Construct 808 of 5 sidewalk along the west side and complete the missing sections on the east side of Hillcrest Drive between Samantha Lane and Yonkers Road. Also include ADA ramps. Construct 480 of 5 sidewalk along the north side of E. Bergey Street from Bird Street to Sparrow Way. Also include ADA ramps. Construct 532 of 5 sidewalk along the north side of Pleasantview Avenue from the west terminus to Terraceview Avenue. Also include ADA ramps. Construct 472 of 5 sidewalk along the west side of Hard Street from Pleasantview Avenue to E. Bergey Street. Also include ADA ramps. Construct 555 of 5 sidewalk along the west side of L Street between W. Walnut Street and State Street. Also include ADA ramps. Term Term Term Term Term Term City of Wadsworth City of Wadsworth City of Wadsworth City of Wadsworth City of Wadsworth City of Wadsworth $34,800 $48,100 $41,900 $44,300 $47,600 $45,400 - Wadsworth CIP - ODOT SRTS funds - Wadsworth CIP - ODOT SRTS fund - Wadsworth CIP - ODOT SRTS fund - Wadsworth CIP - ODOT SRTS fund - Wadsworth CIP - ODOT SRTS fund - Wadsworth CIP - ODOT SRTS fund
Franklin Elementary School Countermeasures (Safe Routes for Non Drivers) Ohio s Safe Routes to School Travel Plan Wadsworth City Schools www.dot.state.oh.us/saferoutes Map ID B C I L Location Issue Countermeasure Timeframe Priority Seville Road from the western terminus (residential property on the south side of Seville ¼ mile from the intersection with Main Street) and Main Street. Main Street between Seville Road and Johnson Road. Johnson Road between Main Street and the start of the sidewalk on the north side of Johnson Road. Then, where the existing sidewalk ends on the north side of Johnson Road, complete rest of sidewalk to where it meets the sidewalk just west of Whippoorwill Lane. W. Bergey Street from the west terminus to Main St. There are no sidewalks on either side of Seville Road in this area which creates conflicts between vehicles and pedestrians. There are no sidewalks on either side of Main Street from Seville Road to Johnson Road. Therefore, there are conflicts between vehicles and pedestrians. There are sidewalks on both sides of Johnson Road in this area but there are gaps which creates conflicts between vehicles and pedestrians. There are no sidewalks on either side of W. Bergey Street, except for a couple of sections on the north and south side between Hard Street and Main Street. Therefore, there are conflicts between vehicles and pedestrians. Construct 1,267 of 5 sidewalk on the south side of the street from the home ¼ mile west of Main Street to Main Street. Also include ADA ramps. Construct 1,139 of 5 sidewalk along the east side of Main Street from Seville Road to Johnson Road. Also include ADA ramps. Construct 1,372 of 5 sidewalk along the north side of Johnson Road and fill in the gaps in the sidewalks between Main Street and just west of Whippoorwill Lane. Also include ADA ramps. Construct 905 of 5 sidewalk along the south side of W. Bergey Street to create a continuous sidewalk from the west terminus to Main Street. Also include ADA ramps. Term Term Term Term Jurisdiction Responsible City of Wadsworth City of Wadsworth City of Wadsworth City of Wadsworth Estimated Cost Possible Funding Source(s) $72,700 - Wadsworth CIP $72,700 - Wadsworth CIP $83,700 - Wadsworth CIP $61,800 - Wadsworth CIP Status 25
Ohio s Safe Routes to School Travel Plan Wadsworth City Schools www.dot.state.oh.us/saferoutes N O P Q Mill Street from State Street to Rainbow Street. Rainbow Street between approximately 500 west of Mill Street to existing sidewalk west of Main street. Water Street between about 300 east of East Street to First Street. Chestnut Street between about 300 east of Fairview Avenue to First Street. There are no sidewalks on either side of Mill Street which creates conflicts between vehicles and pedestrians. There are no sidewalks on either side of Rainbow Street except for the existing section on the south side of Rainbow Street west of Main Street in this area which creates conflicts between vehicles and pedestrians. There are no sidewalks on either side of Water Street except for a section on the south side just east of East Street which creates conflicts between vehicles and pedestrians. There are no sidewalks on either side of Chestnut Street in this area except a short section on the south side just east of Fairview Avenue which creates conflicts between vehicles and pedestrians. Construct 340 of 5 sidewalk along the east side of Mill Street and continue to the east to connect with sidewalk on the north side of State Street. Also include ADA ramps. Construct 1,184 of 5 sidewalk along the south side of Rainbow Street from approximately 500 west of Mill Street to meet up with the existing sidewalk on the south side of Rainbow Street. Also include ADA ramps. Construct 1,558 of 5 sidewalk along the south side of Water Street from approximately 300 east of East Street to First Street. Also include ADA ramps. Construct 1,240 of 5 sidewalk along the south side of Chestnut Street from approximately 300 east of Fairview Avenue to First Street. Also include ADA ramps. Term Term Term Term Low Low Low Low City of Wadsworth City of Wadsworth City of Wadsworth City of Wadsworth $35,300 - Wadsworth CIP $68,800 - Wadsworth CIP $86,300 - Wadsworth CIP $71,400 - Wadsworth CIP 26
Isham Memorial Elementary School Map ID Location Issue Countermeasure Timeframe Priority Jurisdiction Responsible Estimated Cost Possible Funding Source(s) Status Ohio s Safe Routes to School Travel Plan Wadsworth City Schools www.dot.state.oh.us/saferoutes 27 A C D E Sunset Boulevard between Waverly Avenue and Isham Memorial Elementary School. Waverly Avenue between Sunset Boulevard and Rosalind Avenue. Rosalind Avenue between Waverly Avenue and just east of Stratford Avenue. Stratford Avenue, between College Street and Rosalind Avenue; and North Avon Street, between College Street and Sunset Boulevard. There are no sidewalks on Sunset Boulevard to the west of Isham Memorial Elementary School so there is congestion and safety issues for both vehicles and pedestrians. There are sidewalks on a portion of Waverly Avenue but not along the whole street which creates conflicts between vehicles and pedestrians. There are sidewalks on Rosalind Avenue but not along the whole street which creates conflicts between vehicles and pedestrians. There are no sidewalks on Stratford Avenue and only a portion of sidewalk on the west side of North Avon Street is installed which creates conflicts between vehicles and pedestrians. Construct 1,187 of 5 sidewalk along the north side of Sunset Boulevard. Most of the storm sewer has been installed. There is approximately 60 left to install. Also, meet the existing walk on the east side of this area. There are little grading or obstruction issues. Also include ADA ramps. Construct 1,156 of 5 sidewalk along the east side of Waverly Avenue from Sunset Boulevard to Rosalind Avenue. Connect to existing section of sidewalk on east side of Waverly Avenue. Also include ADA ramps. Construct 1,052 of 5 sidewalk along the south side of Rosalind Avenue from Waverly Avenue to Stratford Avenue, then cross north, to meet existing walk on Rosalind Avenue. Also include ADA ramps. Construct 2,652 of 5 sidewalk along the west side of Stratford Avenue, from College Street to Rosalind Avenue; and 696 of 5 sidewalk on the west side of North Avon Street, from just north of College Street to Sunset Boulevard. Meet existing sidewalk on the west side of North Avon Street. Also include ADA ramps. Short Term Short Term Short Term Short Term High High High High City of Wadsworth City of Wadsworth City of Wadsworth City of Wadsworth $81,000 $67,500 $62,600 Stratford Avenue cost $155,800 North Avon Street cost $52,000 - Wadsworth CIP - ODOT SRTS funds - Wadsworth CIP - ODOT SRTS fund - Wadsworth CIP - ODOT SRTS funds - Wadsworth CIP - ODOT SRTS funds Community Stakeholders Priority #1: Complete sidewalks near Isham Memorial Elementary School. Community Stakeholders Priority #1: Complete sidewalks near Isham Memorial Elementary School. Community Stakeholders Priority #1: Complete sidewalks near Isham Memorial Elementary School. Community Stakeholders Priority #1: Complete sidewalks near Isham Memorial Elementary School.
Ohio s Safe Routes to School Travel Plan Wadsworth City Schools www.dot.state.oh.us/saferoutes F Map ID B G Intersection of College Street at Stratford Avenue and Ault Street. There are no crosswalk signs at this intersection. There is a marked crosswalk to cross Stratford Avenue and Ault Street. There are no marked crosswalks to cross College Street. This is a dangerous crossing in that it is signed and marked in an inefficient manner. Install a RRFB (Rectangular Rapid Flashing Beacon) sign assembly at the intersection for the crossing of College Street. Add the appropriate advance signing package to the approaches of Stratford Avenue and Ault Street. Also, upgrade sidewalk curb ramps to ADA standards and add new crosswalk marking on all four (4) crosswalks. This is a dangerous crossing that is not signed and marked. Short Term Isham Memorial Elementary School Countermeasures (Safe Routes for Non Drivers) Location Issue Countermeasure Timeframe Priority Sunset Boulevard between College Street and Waverly Avenue. Northeast bend in Wolf Avenue near Holmesbrook Park. There are no sidewalks on Sunset Boulevard which creates conflicts between vehicles and pedestrians. There is a lack of access to the shared multi-purpose paths between the City sidewalks and the City multi-purpose trail master plan and public parks/spaces. Construct 1,169 of 5 sidewalk along the south side of Sunset Boulevard. This is a more open area and will encounter less construction issues. Also include ADA ramps. Construct 200 of 10 shared-use path from northeast bend in Wolf Avenue to Holmesbrook Park, pursuant to City s multi-purpose trail master plan. Short Term Short Term High High High City of Wadsworth Jurisdiction Responsible City of Wadsworth City of Wadsworth $40,500 Estimated Cost - Wadsworth CIP - ODOT SRTS fund Possible Funding Source(s) $74,100 - Wadsworth CIP $15,000 - Wadsworth CIP Community Stakeholders Priority #2: Install Rectangular Rapid Flashing Beacon (RRFB) signage on main routes near Franklin, Isham Memorial & Valley View Elementary Schools. Status Community Stakeholders Priority #1: Complete sidewalks near Isham Memorial Elementary School. 28
Overlook Elementary School Ohio s Safe Routes to School Travel Plan Wadsworth City Schools www.dot.state.oh.us/saferoutes 29 Map ID A B D G Location Issue Countermeasure Timeframe Priority Oak Street between Summit Street and Tanglewood Trail. Fixler Drive and the north side of Overlook Elementary School. Broad Street traffic signal on south side of new Overlook Elementary School. Hillcrest Drive from just east of Wintergreen Drive to Silvercreek Road. There are no sidewalks on the north side of Oak Street from Summit Street to just east of Overlook Avenue and none on the south side from Overlook Avenue to just west of Tanglewood Trail. Therefore, there are conflicts between vehicles and pedestrians. Fixler Drive is a street just north of Overlook Elementary School that terminates just east of Pheasant Run. A connection to this street from Overlook Elementary School would be beneficial for pedestrians. The vehicles exiting the high school and middle school that are making a left turn conflict with the pedestrians crossing Broad Street. There are no sidewalks on either side of Hillcrest Drive in this area which creates conflicts between vehicles and pedestrians. Construct 1,849 of 5 sidewalk along the north side of Oak Street from Summit Street to just east of Overlook Avenue and on the south side from Overlook Avenue to just west of Tanglewood Trail. Also include ADA ramps. Construct 298 of 10 shared-use path from Fixler Drive to the north side of Overlook Elementary School. Also include ADA ramps. Add a separate pedestrian crossing phase to the signal which will show an all red to all approaches while the pedestrians are given exclusive right of way to cross Broad Street. Construct 1,530 of 5 sidewalk along the north and south side of Hillcrest Drive from the sidewalks just east of Wintergreen Drive to Silvercreek Road. Also include ADA ramps. Term Short Term Short Term Term High High Jurisdiction Responsible City of Wadsworth City of Wadsworth City of Wadsworth City of Wadsworth Estimated Cost $106,000 $30,000 $1,400 $91,100 Possible Funding Source(s) - Wadsworth CIP - ODOT SRTS funds - Wadsworth CIP - ODOT SRTS funds - Wadsworth CIP - ODOT SRTS funds - Wadsworth CIP - ODOT SRTS fund Status Public Priority #1: Based on the results from the public meeting, this Infrastructure Countermeasure was listed as the #1 priority. Community Stakeholders Priority #3: Create a shareduse path to connect Overlook Elementary School with the neighborhoods to the North. Community Stakeholders Priority #5: Include a separate pedestrian phase to the existing signal so pedestrians can safely cross Broad Street.
Ohio s Safe Routes to School Travel Plan Wadsworth City Schools www.dot.state.oh.us/saferoutes H I J M N Meadow Drive from just south of Woodcrest Drive to Hillcrest Drive. Robin Drive between Meadow Drive and Silvercreek Road. Woodcrest Drive from just east of Wintergreen Drive to Meadow drive. Durling Drive between E. Bergey Street and Ardale Avenue. 3 rd Street from Ardale Avenue to Oakwood Avenue. The short spur on the west side of 3 rd Street between Oakwood Avenue and Fernwood Avenue. 3 rd Street from Springdale Avenue to south of Broad Street. There are no sidewalks on either side of Meadow Drive in this area which creates conflicts between vehicles and pedestrians. There are no sidewalks on either side of Robin Drive in this area which creates conflicts between vehicles and pedestrians. There are no sidewalks on either side of Woodcrest Drive in this area which creates conflicts between vehicles and pedestrians. There are no sidewalks on either side of Durling Drive in this area which creates conflicts between vehicles and pedestrians. There are missing sections of sidewalks on either side of 3 rd Street in this area which creates conflicts between vehicles and pedestrians. Construct 1,755 of 5 sidewalk along the east side of Meadow Drive from just south of Woodcrest Drive to accommodate the homes along Meadow Drive and to the north to Hillcrest Drive. Also include ADA ramps. Construct 502 of 5 sidewalk along the north side of Robin Drive from Meadow Drive to Silvercreek Road.Also include ADA ramps. Construct 434 of 5 sidewalk along the north and south side of Woodcrest Drive to the west to meet sidewalks just east of Wintergreen Drive to Silvercreek Road. Also include ADA ramps. Construct 719 of 5 sidewalk along the east side of Durling Drive from E. Bergey Street to Ardale Avenue. Also include ADA ramps. Construct 2,196 of 5 sidewalk along the west side of 3 rd Street from Ardale Avenue to Oakwood Avenue and from Springdale Avenue to meet sidewalk just south of Broad Street. Also, construct section of sidewalk between Oakwood Avenue and Fernwood avenue. Also include ADA ramps. Term Term Term Term Term City of Wadsworth City of Wadsworth City of Wadsworth City of Wadsworth City of Wadsworth $107,700 $36,800 $33,600 $47,000 $128,300 - Wadsworth CIP - ODOT SRTS fund - Wadsworth CIP - ODOT SRTS fund - Wadsworth CIP - ODOT SRTS fund - Wadsworth CIP - ODOT SRTS fund - Wadsworth CIP - ODOT SRTS fund 30
Ohio s Safe Routes to School Travel Plan Wadsworth City Schools www.dot.state.oh.us/saferoutes O P S U Map ID C Springdale Avenue between 1 st Street and Durling Drive Wood Street between 1 st Street and 2 nd Street and along a short distance on the west side of 2 nd Street. Ardale Avenue between South Boulevard and Durling Drive. Broad Street near the Overlook Elementary School Drive. There are no sidewalks on either side of Springdale Avenue in this area which creates conflicts between vehicles and pedestrians. There are no sidewalks on the north side of Wood Street and the west side of 2 nd Street just north of Wood Street which creates conflicts between vehicles and pedestrians. There are no sidewalks on either side of Ardale Avenue in this area which creates conflicts between vehicles and pedestrians. Overlook Elementary is situated on Broad Street, a busy urban minor arterial, that runs east and west on the eastern edge of the City of Wadsworth. Speed monitoring is needed to slow down traffic in school zones to enforce driver behaviour. Construct 1,127 of 5 sidewalk along the south side of Springdale Avenue from 1 st Street to Durling Drive. Also include ADA ramps. Construct 447 of 5 sidewalk along the north side of Wood Street from 1 st Street to 2 nd Street and along the west side of 2 nd Street from Wood Street north to meet sidewalk on west side just north of Wood Street. Also include ADA ramps. Construct 326 of 5 sidewalk along the north side of Ardale Avenue from South Boulevard to Durling Drive. Also include ADA ramps. Acquire two additional Your Speed signs that would be mounted on signposts adjacent to the School Zone speed signs Term Term Term Short Term Overlook Elementary School Countermeasures (Safe Routes for Non Drivers) Location Issue Countermeasure Timeframe Priority Hartman Road between Broad Street and Farr Avenue. There are no sidewalks on the west side of Hartman Road from Broad Street to Farr Avenue and the east side from Brook Road to Farr Avenue. Therefore, there are conflicts between vehicles and pedestrians. Construct 3,551 of 5 sidewalk along the west side of Hartman Road from Broad Street to Farr Avenue and on the east side of Hartman Road from Brook Road to Farr Avenue. Also include ADA ramps. Term High Low City of Wadsworth City of Wadsworth City of Wadsworth City of Wadsworth Jurisdiction Responsible City of Wadsworth $72,200 $34,300 $28,600 $4,000 Estimated Cost - Wadsworth CIP - ODOT SRTS fund - Wadsworth CIP - ODOT SRTS fund - Wadsworth CIP - ODOT SRTS fund - Wadsworth CIP - ODOT SRTS fund Possible Funding Source(s) $185,700 - Wadsworth CIP Status 31
Ohio s Safe Routes to School Travel Plan Wadsworth City Schools www.dot.state.oh.us/saferoutes 32 E F K L Q Silvercreek Road from the east drive entrance to the Middle School and High School to just south of Broad Street. Silvercreek Road from the railroad to just south of Longbrook Drive. Silvercrest Drive from just east of Royal Woods Drive to Silvercreek Road. E. Bergey Street from just east of Sparrow Way to Durling Drive. Oakwood Avenue between 1 st Street and 3 rd Street. There are no sidewalks on the east side of Silvercreek Road in this area which creates conflicts between vehicles and pedestrians. There are no sidewalks on the west side of Silvercreek Road from the railroad grade crossing to just south of Longbrook Drive and no sidewalk on the east side form the railroad to just north of Robin Drive. Therefore, there are conflicts between vehicles and pedestrians. There are no sidewalks on either side of Silvercrest Drive in this area which creates conflicts between vehicles and pedestrians. There are no sidewalks on either side of E. Bergey Street in this area which creates conflicts between vehicles and pedestrians. There are no sidewalks on either side of Oakwood Avenue in this area, except a short section on the north side, which creates conflicts between vehicles and pedestrians. Construct 405 of 5 sidewalk along the east side of Silvercreek Road from the east drive entrance to the Middle School and High School to just south of Broad Street. Also include ADA ramps. Construct 4,748 of 5 sidewalk along the west side of Silvercreek Road from the railroad grade crossing to meet the sidewalk just south of Longbrook Drive. Also, construct a sidewalk on the east side of Silvercreek Road from the railroad grade crossing to meet the sidewalk just north of Robin Drive. Also, construct the missing section of sidewalk on the east side of Silvercreek Road just south of Hillcrest Drive. Also include ADA ramps. Construct 2,772 of 5 sidewalk along the north side of Silvercrest Drive to meet sidewalk just east of Royal Woods Drive to Silvercreek Road. Also include ADA ramps. Construct 2,200 of 5 sidewalk along the south side of E. Bergey Street to meet the sidewalk just east of Sparrow Way to Durling Drive. Also include ADA ramps. Construct 797 of 5 sidewalk along the south side of Oakwood Avenue from 1 st Street to 3 nd Street. Also include ADA ramps. Term Term Term Term Term Low Low City of Wadsworth City of Wadsworth City of Wadsworth City of Wadsworth City of Wadsworth $26,200 - Wadsworth CIP $247,900 - Wadsworth CIP $149,200 - Wadsworth CIP $122,400 - Wadsworth CIP $50,700 - Wadsworth CIP
Ohio s Safe Routes to School Travel Plan Wadsworth City Schools www.dot.state.oh.us/saferoutes R T Map ID A B Woodlawn Avenue between South Boulevard and Durling Drive. South Boulevard between Ardale Avenue and Oakwood Avenue. There are no sidewalks on either side of Woodlawn Avenue in this area which creates conflicts between vehicles and pedestrians. There are no sidewalks on either side of South Boulevard in this area which creates conflicts between vehicles and pedestrians. Valley View Elementary School Construct 894 of 5 sidewalk along the south side of Woodlawn Avenue from South Boulevard to Durling Drive. Also include ADA ramps. Construct 1,436 of 5 sidewalk along the east side of South Boulevard from Ardale Avenue to Oakwood Avenue. Also include ADA ramps. Term Term Location Issue Countermeasure Timeframe Priority On the property of Valley View Elementary School. Intersection of W. Good Avenue and West Street. At the main entrance of Valley View Elementary School - conflicts between pedestrians, buses, and vehicles are quite prevalent. Though there is a marked crosswalk to cross W. Good Avenue and to cross the north crosswalk on West Street; there are no crosswalk signs at this intersection This is a dangerous crossing that is signed and marked in an inefficient manner. Construct 290 of 10 shared-use path along the east end of the school property between the baseball field and the property limits. The path would extend to the north around the back of the baseball backstop to the west and connect with the sidewalk in front of the school. Install a RRFB (Rectangular Rapid Flashing Beacon) sign assembly at the intersection for the crossing of West Street. Add the appropriate advance signing package to the approach of W. Good Avenue. Also, upgrade sidewalk curb ramps to ADA standards and add new crosswalk markings on both crosswalks. Short Term Short Term Low High High City of Wadsworth City of Wadsworth Jurisdiction Responsible Wadsworth City Schools City of Wadsworth $61,300 - Wadsworth CIP $86,700 - Wadsworth CIP Estimated Cost $12,000 $33,800 Possible Funding Source(s) - Wadsworth City Schools - ODOT SRTS funds - Wadsworth CIP - ODOT SRTS funds Status Community Stakeholders Priority #4: Install a shareduse path for pedestrians and bicyclists traveling to and from the east of Valley View Elementary School. Community Stakeholders Priority #2: Install Rectangular Rapid Flashing Beacon (RRFB) signage on main routes near Franklin, Isham Memorial & Valley View Elementary Schools. 33
C Orchard Street between Simcox Street and Euclid Avenue. There are no sidewalks on either side of Orchard Street from Simcox Street to Euclid Avenue. Therefore, there are conflicts between vehicles and pedestrians. Construct 762 of 5 sidewalk along the west side of Orchard Street from Simcox Street to Euclid Avenue. Also include ADA ramps. Term City of Wadsworth $61,200 - Wadsworth CIP - ODOT SRTS fund Ohio s Safe Routes to School Travel Plan Wadsworth City Schools www.dot.state.oh.us/saferoutes D E F G Map ID H Lake Street between W. North Street and Simcox Street. Franks Avenue from Bicksler Drive to West Street. Bicksler Drive from Tolbert Street to Franks Avenue. Tolbert Street from Stratford Avenue to West Street. There is an existing section of sidewalk on the west side of Lake Street beginning at W. North Street. The remaining portion of sidewalk needs constructed. Therefore, there are conflicts between vehicles and pedestrians There are no sidewalks on the either side of Franks Avenue in this area which creates conflicts between vehicles and pedestrians. There are no sidewalks on the either side of Bicksler Drive in this area which creates conflicts between vehicles and pedestrians. There are no sidewalks on the either side of Tolbert Street in this area which creates conflicts between vehicles and pedestrians. Construct 153 of 5 sidewalk along the west side of Lake Street (filling in the remaining missing portion) so the sidewalk is continuous from W. North Street to Simcox Street. Also include ADA ramps. Construct 387 of 5 sidewalk along the south side of Franks Avenue from Bicksler Drive to West Street. Also include ADA ramps. Construct 673 of 5 sidewalk along the east side of Bicksler Drive from Tolbert Street to Franks Avenue. Also include ADA ramps. Construct 831 of 5 sidewalk along the south side of Tolbert Street from Stafford Avenue to West Street. Also include ADA ramps. Term Term Term Term Valley View Elementary School Countermeasures (Safe Routes for Non Drivers) Location Issue Countermeasure Timeframe Priority Simcox Street from Stratford Avenue to 170 east of Stratford Avenue There are sidewalks on both sides of Simcox Street but they terminate approximately 170 east of Stratford Avenue. Therefore, there are conflicts between vehicles and pedestrians. Construct 169 of 5 sidewalk along the south side of Simcox Street from Stratford Avenue to connect with existing sidewalk on Simcox Street. Also include ADA ramps. Term Low City of Wadsworth City of Wadsworth City of Wadsworth City of Wadsworth Jurisdiction Responsible City of Wadsworth $26,600 $31,400 $44,800 $58,300 Estimated Cost - Wadsworth CIP - ODOT SRTS funds - Wadsworth CIP - ODOT SRTS funds - Wadsworth CIP - ODOT SRTS funds - Wadsworth CIP - ODOT SRTS fund Possible Funding Source(s) $21,200 - Wadsworth CIP Status 34
I Stratford Avenue between Rosalind Avenue and Tolbert Street. There are no sidewalks on the either side of Stratford Avenue in this area which creates conflicts between vehicles and pedestrians. Construct 840 of 5 sidewalk along the east side of Stratford Avenue from Rosalind Avenue to Tolbert Street. Also include ADA ramps. Term Low City of Wadsworth $58,700 - Wadsworth CIP Ohio s Safe Routes to School Travel Plan Wadsworth City Schools www.dot.state.oh.us/saferoutes J K Rosalind Avenue between the terminus of the sidewalk east of Ivanhoe Avenue to Stratford Avenue. N. Avon Avenue between Rosalind Avenue and the north terminus of N. Avon Avenue. There are portions of sidewalks on both sides of Rosalind Avenue in this area but there are gaps in the sidewalk which creates conflicts between vehicles and pedestrians. There are no sidewalks on either side of N. Avon Avenue in this area which creates conflicts between vehicles and pedestrians. Construct 730 of 5 sidewalk along the north side of Rosalind Avenue to fill the gap between east of Ivanhoe Avenue and east of Stratford Avenue. Also include ADA ramps. Construct 795 of 5 sidewalk along the east side of N. Avon Street between Rosalind Avenue and the north terminus of N. Avon Street. Also include ADA ramps. Term Term Low Low City of Wadsworth City of Wadsworth $47,500 - Wadsworth CIP $44,500 - Wadsworth CIP 35
SECTION6: PUBLIC INPUT Public Input Process: Stakeholder Meeting Date: March 14, 2013 Target Audience: Community Stakeholders Key Input Received: Overview of SRTS and the STP. Provided opportunity for comments and suggestions. Gathered Information for potential Non-Infrastructure and Infrastructure Countermeasures. Observed Dismissal. Conducted Walk Audit. Reviewed Next Steps of the SRTS Process. Ohio s Safe Routes to School Travel Plan Wadsworth City Schools www.dot.state.oh.us/saferoutes Public Input Process: Public Meeting Date: April 24, 2013 Target Audience: School community, residents, elected and appointed officials and task force members. Key Input Received: Overview of SRTS and the STP. Reviewed Non-Infrastructure and Infrastructure Countermeasures. Provided the opportunity for public comments. Reviewed Next Steps of the SRTS Process. A majority of the meeting attendee s preferred the Overlook Elementary School Countermeasure B: Shared-Use Path from Fixler Drive to the North Side of Overlook Elementary School (Infrastructure Countermeasure). A note was added to the status column in the Infrastructure Countermeasure table for Overlook noting this option is listed as: Public Priority #1. In addition the Walking Wednesdays and Fitness Fridays Program (Non- Infrastructure Countermeasure) was also favored. No additional comments were received during or after the two-week comment period following the public meeting. See Appendix G for public input materials. 36
SECTION 7: FINAL PLAN PLEDGE OF SUPPORT Parents and staff at Franklin, Isham Memorial, Overlook and Valley View Elementary Schools, the City of Wadsworth and the Wadsworth Safe Routes to School planning team are joining together to improve safety and encourage more students to walk and bicycle to school. By implementing our Safe Routes to School Travel Plan, our vision is committed to improving our students health and safety one step and one pedal at a time. We will identify unique and sustainable solutions to parents, students, teachers and our community in order to facilitate and encourage increases in the number of students walking and bicycling to school. These solutions include: Ohio s Safe Routes to School Travel Plan Wadsworth City Schools www.dot.state.oh.us/saferoutes Implementation of safety, quality and accessibility improvements to address deficiencies in the physical infrastructure of identified school walking and bicycling routes; and Introduction of dedicated and targeted programs designed to reduce vehicular traffic at schools and improvement of the local environment. The undersigned are fully supportive of Franklin, Isham Memorial, Overlook and Valley View Elementary School s Safe Routes to School Travel Plan and program, and pledge to support their efforts and provide resources as appropriate. 37
APPENDIX A: OVERWEIGHT & OBESE STUDENTS BY COUNTY
I BMI Results Figure 2B Overweight and obesity among Ohio 3rd graders by county, 2009-10 Ashtabula Williams Fulton Lucas Ottawa Lake Geauga Defiance Paulding Van Wert Mercer Darke Henry Putnam Allen Auglaize Shelby Miami Wood Hancock Hardin Logan Champaign Cuyahoga Trumbull Sandusky Erie Lorain Portage Huron Medina Summit Seneca Wyandot Marion Union Mahoning Ashland Crawford Richland Wayne Stark Columbiana Carroll Holmes Morrow Jefferson Knox Tuscarawas Coshocton Harrison Delaware Licking Guernsey Muskingum Belmont Madison Franklin Preble Butler Hamilton Clark Montgomery Greene Warren Clinton Clermont Brown Fayette Highland Adams Pickaway Ross Pike Scioto Fairfield Hocking Vinton Jackson Perry Athens Meigs Gallia Morgan Noble Washington Monroe Prevalence (%) of overweight/ obesity No Data 20 29 30 39 40 49 50+ Lawrence In Ohio between 2004-05 and 2009-10 we observed 10 counties with significantly lower overweight/obesity prevalence between 2004-05 and 2009-10, and eight counties with significantly higher overweight/obesity prevalence (For specific county estimates, see Appendix B). Note: Prevalence 2009-10 = 34.7% Ohio Department of Health 7
APPENDIX B: STUDENT TRAVEL MAPS
SAFE ROUTES TO SCHOOL Franklin Elementary School - Medina County There are 164 students within a 1.0 mile radius of the Franklin Elementary School. There are 71 students between 1.0 miles and 2.0 miles. The total enrollment of the school is 297 students. City Boundary Roadway Network School Location School District Students 1.0 Mile Radius 1.0 to 2.0 Mile Radius Feet 0 1500 3000 4500 Minutes To Walk 0 8 16 24
SAFE ROUTES TO SCHOOL Isham Memorial Elementary School - Medina County There are 187 students within a 1.0 mile radius of the Isham Memorial Elementary School. There are 56 students between 1.0 miles and 2.0 miles. The total enrollment of the school is 506 students. City Boundary Roadway Network School Location School District Students 1.0 Mile Radius 1.0 to 2.0 Mile Radius Feet 0 1500 3000 4500 Minutes To Walk 0 8 16 24
Overlook Elementary - Wadsworth City - Medina Co TREASE RD (CR-157) WEST ST (CR-700) HIGH ST 76 261 MAIN ST FAY DR HARTMAN RD (CR-127) SILVER CREEK RD k LEATHERMAN RD (CR-260) BLAKE RD GREAT OAKS BLVD (CR-605) EASTVIEW AVE HARTMAN RD (CR-127) BARBARA CIR W ILHITE DR SR-261 WADSWORTH RD AKRON RD MILLS RD 94 WILSON RD GREENWICH RD (CR-97) k DURLING DR MEDINA LINE RD (CR-2) E BERGEY ST (CR-606) SILVERCREST RD SEVILLE RD (CR-16) SR-57 JOHNSON RD 57 RITTMAN RD (CR-233) SR-94 BOLICH DR RUT H DR DALE DR NELSON CT HOMESTEAD DR WALL RD WALL RD BEAR RUN JOHNSON RD (CR-622) 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 WALL RD City Boundary County Boundary State Boundary Date: 11/6/2012 Total Enrollment = 152 q Feet 0 750 1,500 3,000 4,500 0 4 8 16 24 Minutes to Walk
SAFE ROUTES TO SCHOOL Valley View Elementary School - Medina County There are 185 students within a 1.0 mile radius of the Valley View Elementary School. There are 174 students between 1.0 mile and 2.0 miles. The total enrollment of the school is 384 students. City Boundary Roadway Network School Location School District Students 1.0 Mile Radius 1.0 to 2.0 Mile Radius Feet 0 1500 3000 4500 Minutes To Walk 0 8 16 24
APPENDIX C: STUDENT TRAVEL TALLIES
Comments Section SurveyID Comment 961192 I ALWAYS WALK WITH MY CHILD OR DRIVE. THEY ARE TOO YOUNG TO WALK ALONE... THE MAIN REASON IS POTENTIAL CHILD ABDUCTION/STRANGERS. 961206 MY CHILD WILL NEVER BE ABLE TO WALK OR BIKE TO SCHOOL D/T THE DISTANCE WE LIVE FROM SCHOOL AND B/C OF THE MAJOR ROUTE WE LIVE ON. 961232 I FEEL SAFE TO LET MY DAUGHTER WALK BECAUSE OF MR. ELLIOT (THE CROSSING GUARD). 961249 VALLEY VIEW CURRENTLY LACKS A BIKE RACK SO BIKING ISN'T PRACTICAL. WE APPRECIATE MR ELLIOT THAT CROSSING GUARD GREATLY. WITHOUT HIM I WOULD NOT ALLOW MY DAUGHTERTO WALK. 961270 DECISION WOULD CHANGE AS CHILDREN GET OLDER IF WE LIVED CLOSER. 961283 OUR KIDS WALK TO SCHOOL W/ OTHER CHILDREN OR ADULTS. 961290 THE DECIDING FACTOR FOR ME IS HAVING A CIS STUDENT WHO HAS SCHOOL STARTING & ENDING AT THE SAME TIME. I CHOOSE TO NOT HAVE HIM RIDE THE BUS THEREFORE I MUST DRIVE BOTH CHILDREN. I WON'T HAVE MY DAUGHTER WALK WHILE I'M DRIVING HIM OR NOT HOME. I HAVE THE ABILITY TO DRIVE MY KIDS SO I WILL. WE ALWAYS WALKED WHEN THEY WERE BOTH AT VV THANK GOD FOR JACK WITH THE KIDS WALKING ALONE ON WEST! HE IS THE BEST. 961300 WE WOULD WALK TO SCHOOL IF WE LIVED CLOSER. 961331 IN QUESTION 9 I WOULD ONLY LET WALK WITH OTHER KIDS. NEVER BY THEMSELVES. 961346 WE WOULD ALLOW HER TO WALK IF WE LIVED CLOSER TO SCHOOL 961347 QUESTION #9 - ONLY WITH A GROUP OF KIDS 961198 IT IS HEALTHY GOOD EXERCISE BUT THE DISTANCE & TRAFFIC WILL NOT CHANGE. 961201 WE HAVE NO PLANS TO MOVE ANYWHERE CLOSE TO AN APPROPRIATE WALKING DISTANCE TO MY SONS SCHOOL. 961220 WE JUST LIVE TOO FAR FROM ANY OF THE SCHOOLS. 961229 MY CHILD HAS AUTISM AND LIVES MANY MILES FROM THE SCHOOL. 961243 OUR HOME IS MORE THAN 2 MILES FROM ALL OF THE SCHOOLS. IF CLOSER I WOULD BE OK WITH MY SON BIKING/WALKING TO SCHOOL WITH FRIENDS. 961254 CROSSING GUARDS ARE GREAT SIDEWALKS ARE FINE. DO NOT WANT CHILD TO WALK ALONE TO SCHOOL. OK WITH GROUP OF OTHERS. 961256 I WAS ALLOWING MY CHILD TO WALK HOME ON OCCASION UNTIL HE HAD A PROBLEM WITH ANOTHER CHILD AT SCHOOL. HIS SAFETY COMES FIRST! 961315 MY KIDS GET ENOUGH EXERCISE - WALKING OR RIDING TO SCHOOL IS NOT SOMETHING I'D EVER-EVER CONSIDER BECAUSE SAFETY CONCERNS. 961332 WOULD ALLOW CHILD TO WALK/RIDE BIKE BUT DISTANCE TO SCHOOL IN TOO GREAT 961342 MY DECISION TO PERMIT CHILDREN TO WALK OR BIKE RIDE TO SCHOOL WOULD CHANGE AS THEY GREW OLDER (GR. 7+) IF WE LIVE CLOSER. 961222 WE LIVE ON THE NORTH END. WALKING IS NOT POSSIBLE DUE TO THE LACK OF SIDEWALKS ON RIDGE HEAVY TRAFFIC IN THE GREAT OAKS/I-76 AREA AND THE LONG DISTANCE TO THE NEAREST SCHOOL. 961257 MY KIDS WALKED TO AND FROM SCHOOL EVERYDAY FOR THE PAST FOUR YERAS WHEN THEY HAD A BABYSITTER WHO LIVED ON HIGH STREET. NOW THAT WE NO LONGER USE THAT SITTER THEY ARE DRIVEN TO AND FROM SCHOOL. 961344 SHE IS WALKING DISTANCE FROM OUR HOME BUT WE EITHER DRIVE OR WALK WITH HER. SHE ALSO GOES TO A BABYSITTER & RIDES A BUS FROM THERE. 961199 I AM IN COLLEGE RIGHT NOW AKRON UNIVERSITY. Page 12 of 13
961231 WE UTILIZE BEAR CUB SO BUSSING IS A MUST & WE APPRECIATE THE SERVICE! 961238 MORE ADULT CROSSING GUARDS AT INTERSECTIONS CLOSER TO SCHOOL WOULD HELP! 4TH GRADE SEEMS TO BE TO YOUNG TO HAVE THAT RESPONSIBILITY FROM MY EXPERIENCE! HELPS BUILD INDEPENDENCE AND CONFIDENCE AND RESPONSIBILITY 961246 JIMMY LIVE STOO FAR TO BIKE IF WE LIVED CLOSER. HE COULD BIKE TO SCHOOL. 961268 WE ALWAYS WALK TO AND FROM SCHOOL DURING NICE WEATHER. AS IT GETS COLDER WE DRIVE MORE OFTEN. 961308 IF WE LIVED CLOSER TO THE SCHOOL I WOULD FEEL COMFORTABLE W/ MY CHILD(REN) WALKING TO SCHOOL I DID STARTING IN 1ST (FIRST) GRADE. 961330 SIDEWALKS NEEDED ON RIMER RD FROM THE SECOND EXIT FROM WEATHERSTONE DEVELOPMENT THANK YOU! 961348 MY KIDS CROSS THE INTERSTATE. WOULD NOT WANT THEM WALKING. 961358 SAFETY IS BIGGEST FACTOR TO WALK OR RIDE TO SCHOOL. TOO MUCH TRAFFIC & CROSSING OVER FREEWAY IS DANGEROUS. 961203 I LIVE TOO FAR FOR MY CHILDREN TO WALK/BIKE TO/FROM SCHOOL - THIS IS NOT AN ISSUE/OPTION IN OUR HOME. 961204 WE LIVE TO FAR AWAY TO EVER WALK OR BIKE HOWEVER IF WE LIVED CLOSER I WOULD ALLOW IT AFTER 1ST GRADE. 961267 WE LIVE TOO FAR TO CONSIDER WALKING. OUR BUS DRIVER IS VERY SAFETY CONSCIENCE. 961326 BECAUSE OF WHERE WE LIVE I DON'T THINK OUR CHILDREN WILL EVER WALK/BIKE TO ANY OF THE SCHOOLS. DISTANCE/TRAFFIC WILL ALWAYS BE AN ISSUE FOR US. QUESTION #9 - SHE HAS TO CROSS A BUSY INTERSECTION/HIGHWAY 961328 I WOULD NOT FEEL COMFORTABLE ALLOWING MY CHILDREN TO WALK UNATTENDED. THANK YOU. 961247 IT IS TOO FAR AND NOT SAFE FOR MY CHILD TO WALK TO WALK TO SCHOOL - NO SIDEWALKS AT ALL 961262 WALKING/BIKING TO ANY WADSWORTH CITY SCHOOL FROM OUR HOME IS JUST NOT SAFE ESPECIALLY DURING HIGH TRAFFIC HOURS. 961273 BUSINES DISTRICT AND INTERSTATE ARE BETWEEN OUR HOME AND SCHOOL. 961334 THIS SURVEY DOES NOT REALLY APPLY TO OUR CHILDREN GIVEN THE DISTANCE WE LIVE FROM SCHOOL. THANKS! 961259 MY CHILDREN RIDE THE BUS. I WISH ALL PARENTS KNEW THEIR CHILDREN WERE THAT SAFE COMING & GOING TO SCHOOL 961289 I WOULD NEVER LET MY CHILDREN WALK OR BIKE TO SCHOOL. THERE ARE TOO MANY CREEPS AND SEXUAL PREDATORS. IT WILL NEVER HAPPEN! 961349 THIS SURVEY WAS NOT GOOD FOR US AS THE BOYS BOTH RIDE THE BUS. THANKS! 961260 UNFORTUNATELY THERE IS NOTHING NOW THAT CAN BE DONE FOR CHILD SAFETY WALKING OR BIKING TO SCHOOL OR FROM SCHOOL. 961322 WE LIVE IN THE TOWNSHIP AREA SO WALKING TO SCHOOL IS NOT AN OPTION. Page 13 of 13
APPENDIX F: INFRASTRUCTURE COUNTERMEASURE RECOMMENDATIONS with AERIAL MAPPING
GRANDVIEW AVE S MAIN ST MAIN ST MT EATON RD S LYMAN ST FAY DR E STREET OHIO AVE BIRD ST SPARROW WAY DURLING DR THIRD ST FIRST ST SECOND ST N AVON AVE HOMESTEAD RD S AVON AVE STRATFORD AVE WEST ST KYLE ST BEECH DR STOVER CT BECK ST HIGH ST RENEE DR WOODCREST DR N PARDEE ST N LYMAN ST CEDAR CIR HIGHLAND AVE DALE DR HUMBOLT AVE FAIRLAWN AVE SUMMIT ST BAIRD AVE GORDON AVE OVERLOOK AVE HIGH POINT DR CITY OF WADSWORTH STP Franklin Elementary School - Overall Sites KING ST PORTAGE ST DALTON DR AULT ST COLLEGE ST MEMORIAL PARK DR SEVILLE RD CHESTNUT ST MILLS ST RAINBOW STREET EXT «L «N «O S PARDEE ST L ST STATE ST 3/4 Mile 1/2 Mile «M 1/4 Mile «F «E «««K L H «FRANKLIN ELEMENTARY «D ««J A G SCHOOL «nm A «B «C «I W BERGEY ST WATRUSA ST GARFIELD ST STRINGFIELD LN RAINBOW ST W WALNUT ST PINE ST MECHANIC ST E WALNUT ST «I LUCAS CT PARK CT S PARK ST CHESTNUT ST TAKACS DR NORTHPARK DR SOUTHPARK DR HILLSIDE DR DUANE LN RY RD JOHNSON RD SOUTH BLVD WATER ST OLYMPIC WAY FAIRVIEW AVE AUBLE ST «P JESSICA LN WHIPPOORWILL LN «Q BILLY LN BROAD ST SOUTH BLVD WOOD ST SPRINGDALE AVE FERNWOOD AVE ARDMORE AVE OAKWOOD AVE S BOULEVARD WOODLAWN AVE E BERGEY ST ARDALE AVE ARCADIA RD OAKCREST DR ROYAL WOODS DR TREEVIEW DR ASHBROOK DR SILVERCREST RD HILLCREST DR SOUTHBAY DR KINGS CROSS DR QUEENS GATE WAY CALEDONIA DR PEGGY DR MAPLE DR RUTH DR LEGEND 5' Proposed Sidewalk Crosswalk & Signing Improvements Rectangular Rapid Flashing Beacon (RRFB) THAYER PL 5' Proposed Sidewalk (Safe Routes for Non Drivers) 0 600 1,200 2,400 Feet Aerial Source: OGRIP 2011 I
HARD ST RENEE DR S LYMAN ST CEDAR CIR SUNNYSIDE DR HARTMAN ST OLYMPIC WAY BARLETT ST E STREET BIRD ST SPARROW WAY FIRST ST CITY OF WADSWORTH STP Franklin Elementary School - Sites A-Q STRINGFIELD LN PINE ST CHESTNUT ST FAIRVIEW AVE «Q SOUTH BLVD S BOULEVARD RAINBOW STREET EXT MILL ST «N «O RAINBOW ST WATER ST «P STATE ST «M L ST W WALNUT ST MECHANIC ST «F E WALNUT ST «E E BERGEY ST «L W BERGEY ST «K «L TERRACEVIEW AVE «J «D MAIN ST S MAIN ST SANTEE CT «A «A FRANKLIN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL nm YONKERS RD «G WHIPPOORWILL LN JESSICA LN «H SAMANTHA LN TAKACS DR BILLY LN NORTHPARK DR SEVILLE RD «B SOUTHPARK DR HILLSIDE DR «C DUANE LN SONGBIRD PATH RY RD «I JOHNSON RD «I LEGEND 5' Proposed Sidewalk Crosswalk & Signing Improvements Rectangular Rapid Flashing Beacon (RRFB) 5' Proposed Sidewalk (Safe Routes for Non Drivers) 0 300 600 1,200 Feet Aerial Source: OGRIP 2011 I
HILLSDALE CIR TREASE RD WESTVIEW AVE SUNSET BLVD WEST ST LEATHERMAN RD WESTGATE AVE WAVERLY AVE PARKVIEW AVE N AVON AVE S AVON AVE S MAIN ST STRATFORD AVE MAYLAWN AVE N PARDEE ST BICKSLER DR GRANDVIEW AVE STOVER CT KYLE ST ORCHARD ST THELMA DR LINDEN DR HOLMSBROOK PARK COLLEGE ST «B «G «C WOLF AVE TULIP TL IVANHOE AVE «A «D ROSALIND AVE MACBETH ST PORTIA ST HAMLET ST OTHELLO ST «E DOGWOOD LN AULT ST «D «E 1/2 mile nm 1/4 mile «F MEMORIAL PARK DR CITY OF WADSWORTH STP Isham Elementary School - Overall Sites TOLBERT ST SUNSET BLVD ISHAM ELEMENTARY SCHOOL MARLOW ST EUCLID AVE VIRGINIA AVE WASHINGTON ST SIMCOX ST BECK ST MILLS ST BALDWIN ST S PARDEE ST TOLBERT ST LAKE ST W NORTH ST STEVENSON DR W PROSPECT ST WATRUSA ST W BOYER ST KING ST GARFIELD ST STRINGFIELD LN HIGH ST NORTH ST E PROSPECT ST REAMS CT BOYER ST BROAD ST PINE ST MAPLE ST RINGER ST CHESTNUT ST CHESTNUT ST WESTWOOD ST BARRENWOOD DR LEGEND 5' Proposed Sidewalk RAINBOW STREET EXT MILL ST L ST RAINBOW ST STATE ST WATER ST Source: Esri, i-cubed, USDA, USGS, AEX, GeoEye, Getmapping, Aerogrid, IGN, IGP, and the GIS User Community 10' Shared-Use Path (Safe Routes for Non Drivers) Rectangular Rapid Flashing Beacon (RRFB) 5' Proposed Sidewalk (Safe Routes for Non Drivers) 0 400 800 1,600 MECHANIC ST Aerial Source: OGRIP 2011 I Feet
TREASE RD WESTVIEW AVE SUNSET BLVD IVANHOE AVE N AVON AVE S AVON AVE MAYLAWN AVE BICKSLER DR WEST ST STOVER CT CITY OF WADSWORTH STP Isham Elementary School - Sites A-G HOLMSBROOK PARK «G TOLBERT ST TOLBERT ST WOLF AVE IVANHOE AVE SIMCOX ST SIMCOX ST ROSALIND AVE «D «D MARLOW ST WAVERLY AVE OTHELLO ST BALDWIN ST MACBETH ST HAMLET ST «C HAMLET ST «E «A STRATFORD AVE SUNSET BLVD «B PORTIA ST «E nm ISHAM ELEMENTARY SCHOOL COLLEGE ST WESTGATE AVE «F AULT ST GRANDVIEW AVE MILLS ST Source: Esri, i-cubed, USDA, USGS, AEX, GeoEye, Getmapping, Aerogrid, IGN, IGP, and the GIS User Community LEGEND 5' Proposed Sidewalk 10' Shared-Use Path (Safe Routes for Non Drivers) Rectangular Rapid Flashing Beacon (RRFB) 5' Proposed Sidewalk (Safe Routes for Non Drivers) 0 250 500 1,000 Aerial Source: OGRIP 2011 I Feet
BAKER ST S MAIN ST MAIN ST HIGH ST S LYMAN ST CEDAR CIR HARTMAN ST E STREET OHIO AVE BIRD ST FAIRVIEW AVE HUMBOLT AVE SUMMIT ST DURLING DR FIRST ST THIRD ST FAIRLAWN AVE ALLEN DR SPARROW WAY BAIRD AVE SILVERCREEK RD HIGH POINT DR WOODCREST DR PHEASANT RUN HARTMAN RD MEADOW DR WINTERGREEN DR SECOND ST BROOKWOOD RD GORDON AVE WILSON RD CITY OF WADSWORTH STP Overlook Elementary School - Overall Sites WEST ST HIGHLAND AVE BROUSE DR EASTVIEW AVE BRIARTHORN WAY INTERSTATE HIGHWAY 76 IDLEBROOK DR BARKWOOD DR 1 Mile WILLIAMS RESERVE BLVD BENT CREEK DR W GOOD AVE WOLF AVE FRANKS AVE EUCLID AVE TOLBERT ST SIMCOX ST W NORTH ST BALDWIN ST STEVENSON DR W BOYER ST N LYMAN ST PINE ST HALL DR GOOD AVE BOYER ST S PARK ST AKRON RD WOODLAND AVE FALK ST E PROSPECT AVE CHESTNUT ST E WALNUT ST TAK A CS DR NORTHPARK DR HILLSIDE DR CRESTWOOD AVE DOHNER DR WATER ST 1/2 Mile 1/4 Mile «««B C A OVERLOOK ELEMENTARY nm SCHOOL «!(!( èéí U «««U D P «N WADSWORTH HIGH SCHOOL/ MIDDLE SCHOOL «O ««N Q «««G R N «T ««N H ««M «S L «I ELM ST KING ST PORTAGE ST COLLEGE ST MILLS ST GARFIELD ST STATE ST W WALNUT ST W BERGEY ST SEVILLE RD GOOD AVE NORTH ST REAMS CT MAPLE ST MECHANIC ST HIGHLAND PL PARK CT LUCAS CT S HIGHLAND AVE FARR AVE E STREET OUTHPARK DR SOUTH BLVD CRESTWOOD AVE OLYMPIC WAY ALLDEN RIVE AUBLE ST JESSICA LN BROAD ST SHAN NON DR S SOUTH BLVD ALLY C IR WINDING WAY S BOULEVARD RED ROCK DR FARR AVE MCENTEE DR ARDMORE AVE OAK ST E BERGEY ST TRAILS END WHITEBARK CIR TAN GLEWOOD OAK ST LEGEND!( FOREST LN TL 3/4 Mile ROYAL WOODS DR OAKCREST DR SILVERCREST RD TREEVIEW DR ASHBROOK DR «K KRISTY CT «E HILLCREST DR «F «F «J «F KAYLEE DR BROOK RD ARCHWOOD RD MEADOWCREEK DR MILLS RD L ONGB R OOK DR CLEARVIEW CIR DEVONWOO D DR BROOKS RD SILVER MEADOW DR GLENDALE DR RAVEN PL STARLING CT GRANT ALLEN WAY GREENWICH RD Source: Esri, i-cubed, USDA, USGS, AEX, GeoEye, Getmapping, Aerogrid, IGN, IGP, and the GIS User Community 5' Proposed Sidewalk 10' Shared-Use Path Radar Feedback Sign Traffic Signal Phasing Revision 5' Proposed Sidewalk (Safe Routes for Non Drivers) 0 750 1,500 3,000 Feet Aerial Source: OGRIP 2011 I
OHIO AVE DURLING DR THIRD ST SILVERCREEK RD SUMMIT ST FIRST ST FAIRLAWN AVE BIRD ST JESSICA LN SPARROW WAY BAIRD AVE HIGH POINT DR HARTMAN RD MEADOW DR SECOND ST GORDON AVE WOODCREST DR PHEASANT RUN WINTERGREEN DR OVERLOOK AVE BROOKWOOD RD FOREST LN FIXLER DR MEADOWCREEK DR WILSON RD CITY OF WADSWORTH STP Overlook Elementary School - Sites A-U D OHNER DR RED ROCK DR TRAILS END MILLS RD FARR AVE MCENTEE DR WINDFALL LN TAMARAC TL KAYLEE DR BROOK RD BROOKS RD BOYER ST AUBLE ST ELM ST PORTAGE ST «A «B «C OAK ST «P «N T ANGL EWOOD TL OAK ST «U!( «D nm èéí OVERLOOK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL!( «U BROAD ST KRISTY CT «E ARCHWOOD RD WOOD ST SPRINGDALE AVE WADSWORTH HIGH SCHOOL/ MIDDLE SCHOOL «O FERNWOOD AVE MORNINGVIEW RIDGE CIR DEVONWOOD DR LONGBROOK DR CHESTNUT ST WATER ST SOUTH BLVD ARDMORE AVE OAKWOOD AVE S BOULEVARD «R «Q «N «N WOODLAWN AVE TREEVIEW DR «G HILLCREST DR «F CLEARVIEW CIR WINTERCREEK CIR SILVER MEADOW DR E WALNUT ST «T «N ASHBROOK DR «H «F «L «S E BERGEY ST ARDALE AVE «M ROYAL WOODS DR OAKCREST DR «I ««J F ROBIN DR SAMANTHA LN «K SILVERCREST RD Source: Esri, i-cubed, USDA, USGS, AEX, GeoEye, Getmapping, Aerogrid, IGN, IGP, and the GIS User Community LEGEND!( 5' Proposed Sidewalk 10' Shared-Use Path Radar Feedback Sign Traffic Signal Phasing Revision 5' Proposed Sidewalk (Safe Routes for Non Drivers) 0 500 1,000 2,000 Feet Aerial Source: OGRIP 2011 I
ERIC LN TREASE RD WESTVIEW AVE WESTGATE AVE N AVON AVE WEST ST SUMMIT ST CLARK RD FIRST ST WAVERLY AVE PARKVIEW AVE STRATFORD AVE IVANHOE AVE S AVON AVE BECK ST S MAIN ST E STREET BAIRD AVE THIRD ST HINKLE DR OHIO AVE DURLING DR MAYLAWN AVE GRANDVIEW AVE STOVER CT KYLE ST ORCHARD ST S LYMAN ST FAIRVIEW AVE DOTY DR ORCHARD ST BAKER ST LAILA LN SALWA LN HUMBOLT AVE FAIRLAWN AVE ST ALLEN DR SECOND ST GORDON AVE OVERLOOK AVE BROOKWOOD RD HIGH POINT DR BLAKE RD LAWRENCE DR AMY WAY THELMA DR LEATHERMAN RD REIMER RD GREAT OAKS TL GEORGIANA WAY 1 Mile 1/4 Mile nm HALL DR «B VALLEY VIEW ELEMENTARY «A SCHOOL «E «F ««««C K I «G H «D TULIP TL ROSALIND AVE WOLF AVE «J PARTRIDGE DR LAUREL LN BROOKPOINT CIR REEDY DR TOLBERT ST SIMCOX ST DEEPWOOD DR PARK PLACE DR KNOLLWOOD DR TOLBERT ST MARLOW ST ORCHARD ST SIMCOX ST SMOKERISE DR LONGVIEW DR VALLEY VIEW DR 3/4 Mile 1/2 Mile FRANKS AVE EUCLID AVE CITY OF WADSWORTH STP Valley View Elementary School - Overall Sites BALDWIN ST W NORTH ST HIGH ST STATE R D E GOOD AVE NORTH ST N LYMAN ST HIGHLAND AVE SMOKERISE DR PARK CENTRE DR HIGHLAND AVE INTERSTATE HIGHWAY 76 BEECHWOOD DR BROUSE DR GOOD AVE AKRON RD FARR AVE WOODLAND AVE FALK ST CRESTWOOD AVE CRESTWOOD AVE EASTVIEW AVE ALLDEN RIVE DOHNER DR REIMER RD SHAN NON DR S ALLY C FARR AVE HARTMAN RD BRIARTHORN WAY IDLEBROOK DR IR WINDING WAY RED ROCK DR BENT CREEK DR MCENTEE DR BARKWOOD DR TRAILS END WHITEBARK CIR FOREST LN HIDDEN VALLEY DR GRACE DR SUNSET BLVD PORTIA ST SUNSET BLVD COLLEGE ST AULT ST MILLS ST STEVENSON DR N PARDEE ST S PARDEE ST W BOYER ST KING ST WATRUSA ST REAMS CT MAPLE ST HIGHLAND PL E PROSPECT AVE BOYER ST PARK CT AUBLE ELM ST PORTAGE ST BROAD ST OAK ST TAN GLEWOOD OAK ST TL MEMORIAL P ARK DR GARFIELD ST LEGEND 5' Proposed Sidewalk LUCAS CT Source: Esri, i-cubed, USDA, USGS, AEX, GeoEye, Getmapping, Aerogrid, IGN, IGP, and the GIS User Community GARFIELD ST 10' Shared-Use Path S PARK ST Rectangular Rapid Flashing Beacon (RRFB) SPRINGDALE AVE 5' Proposed Sidewalk (Safe Routes for Non Drivers) 0 750 1,500 3,000 Feet Aerial Source: BING 2011 I
N AVON AVE MAYLAWN AVE BICKSLER DR WEST ST ORCHARD ST ORCHARD ST N PARDEE ST ORCHARD ST CITY OF WADSWORTH STP Valley View Elementary School - Sites A-K LONGVIEW DR ORCHARD ST BAKER ST VALLEY VIEW DR VALLEY VIEW DR INTERSTATE HIGHWAY 76 KNOLLWOOD DR nm VALLEY VIEW ELEMENTARY SCHOOL «A «B W GOOD AVE TULIP TL CRANBERRY LN WOLF AVE HONEYSUCKLE LN «E FRANKS AVE DOGWOOD LN «F TOLBERT ST EUCLID AVE «C IVANHOE AVE «J «I «K «I «J ROSALIND AVE STRATFORD AVE «H «G SIMCOX ST SIMCOX ST «C «D LAKE ST TOLBERT ST W NORTH ST HIGH ST MARLOW ST OTHELLO ST Source: Esri, i-cubed, USDA, USGS, AEX, GeoEye, Getmapping, Aerogrid, IGN, IGP, and the GIS User Community BALDWIN ST LEGEND 5' Proposed Sidewalk-Use 10' Shared-Use Path Rectangular Rapid Flashing Beacon (RRFB) 5' Proposed Sidewalk (Safe Routes for Non Drivers) 0 250 500 1,000 Feet Aerial Source: BING 2011 I
APPENDIX G: PUBLIC INPUT MATERIALS
Wadsworth City Schools SRTS Team Meeting Agenda March 14, 2013 1. Welcome 2. Introductions, key stakeholder interest in and commitment to SRTS 3. Review STP development process 4. Timeline for STP development 5. Establish a vision for the SRTS program 6. Review completed Sections of Plan, begin discussing countermeasures 7. Information needed 8. Next Steps, Timeline key issues, develop countermeasure recommendations, scheduling public meeting Also today Conduct a team walk audit. Observe school dismissal.
Wadsworth City Schools SRTS Public Meeting April 24, 2013 Agenda 1. Introductions 2. What is Safe Routes to School? 3. Developing the School Travel Plan 4. Overview of the School Travel Plan 5. Meeting Participant Comments 6. Next Steps, Adjourn the Meeting Open comment period until Friday, May 10 Send comments to: Stephanie Tresso, SRTS Consultant stresso@murphyepson.com
Wadsworth STP Public Meeting Photos
FRANKLIN, ISHAM MEMORIAL, OVERLOOK & VALLEY VIEW ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS NON-INFRASTRUCTURE COUNTERMEASURES (1 of 2) 1. Public Driver Education Campaign (to remind the public about School Zone Traffic Laws). 2. Emphasize School Zone Traffic Laws in Local Driver s Education & Youth Driver Intervention Programs. 3. Produce a Local Access TV Show (about safely walking and bicycling to school). 4. Air ODOT s Every Move You Make, Keep It Safe Video on Local Access TV. 5. Implement Educational Campaign/Classes to Teach How to Walk and Bike Safely. 6. Develop Walking Wednesday s and Fitness Fridays Program for Students. 7. Implement Incentives for Wednesday s and Fitness Fridays for Students (i.e. Grizzly Gear). 8. Walk to School Day (October). 9. E arth Day Walk to School Event (April). 10. Bike to School Day (May).
FRANKLIN, ISHAM MEMORIAL, OVERLOOK & VALLEY VIEW ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS NON-INFRASTRUCTURE COUNTERMEASURES (2 of 2) 11. Expand Bicycle Rodeo w/ WHYS (PTA) Sponsored Wadsworth Bike Fest-Ride-Along Event. 12. Implement a Walking School Bus Program. 13. Student Safety Patrol Issue School Zone Law Education Awareness Tickets. 14. Implement a Report Aggressive Driving (RAD) Program. 15. Acquire additional Your Speed Mounted Signage. 16. Require a Motorist/Bicyclist/Pedestrian Safety Education Class for School Zone Offenders. 17. Staff WPD Bike Unit to Focus on Targeted Enforcement in School Zones. 18. WPD Bike Patrols on Walking Wednesday s and Fitness Friday s. 19. Pedestrian & Bicycling Safety Training for WPD Bike Officers, School Bus Drivers & Crossing Guards.
FRANKLIN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL INFRASTRUCTURE COUNTERMEASURES A. Install a Rectangular Rapid Flashing Beacon (RRFB) at Main St./ Tackas Dr. & upgrade signing package at Main St./Santee Ct. B. Construct 1,267 of 5 sidewalk on the south side of Seville Rd. C. Construct 1,139 of 5 sidewalk on the east side of Main St. D. Construct 970 of 5 sidewalk on the south side of Terraceview Ave. E. Construct 330 of 5 sidewalk on the west side of Bartlett St. F. Construct 330 of 5 sidewalk on the west side of Hartman St. G. Construct 808 of 5 sidewalk on the west side of Bird St. & missing sidewalk sections along Hillcrest Dr. H. Construct 480 of 5 sidewalk on the north side of E. Bergey St. I. Construct 1,372 of 5 sidewalk on the north side of Johnson Rd. & fill in the missing sidewalk gaps just west of Whippoorwill Ln. J. Construct 532 of 5 sidewalk on the north side of Pleasantview Ave. K. Construct 472 of 5 sidewalk on the west side of Hard St. L. Construct 905 of 5 sidewalk on the south side of W. Bergey St. M. Construct 555 of 5 sidewalk on the west side of L St. N. Construct 340 of 5 sidewalk on the east side of Mill St. O. Construct 1,184 of 5 sidewalk on the south side of Rainbow St. P. Construct 1,558 of 5 sidewalk on the south side of Water St. Q. Construct 1,240 of 5 sidewalk on the south side of Chestnut St.
ISHAM MEMORIAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL INFRASTRUCTURE COUNTERMEASURES A. Construct 1,187 of 5 sidewalk on the north side of Sunset Blvd. B. Construct 1,169 of 5 sidewalk on the south side of Sunset Blvd. C. Construct 1,156 of 5 sidewalk on the east side of Waverly Ave. D. Construct 1,052 of 5 sidewalk on the south side of Rosalind Ave. then cross north to meet the exisiting sidewalk on the north side of Rosalind, east of Stratford Ave. E. Construct 2,652 of 5 sidewalk on the west side of Stratford Ave. & 696 of 5 sidewalk on the west side of North Avon St. F. Install a Rectangular Rapid Flashing Beacon (RRFB) at College St./ Stratford Ave. & upgrade signing package at Stratford Ave./Ault St. G. Construct 200 of 10 shared-use path from the northeast bend in Wolf Ave. to Holmesbrook Park, pursuant to the City s multi-purpose trail master plan.
OVERLOOK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL INFRASTRUCTURE COUNTERMEASURES A. Construct 1,849 of 5 sidewalk on portions of the north & south sides of Oak Street. B. Construct 298 of 10 shared-use path from Fixler Dr. to the north side of Overlook Elementary School. C. Construct 3,551 of 5 sidewalk on the west & east sides of Hartman Rd. D. Add a separate pedestrian crossing phase to the signal on Broad St. E. Construct 405 of 5 sidewalk on the east side of Silvercreek Rd. F. Construct 4,748 of 5 sidewalk on the east & west sides of Silvercreek Rd. G. Construct 1,530 of 5 sidewalk on the north & south sides of Hillcrest Dr. H. Construct 1,755 of 5 sidewalk on the east side of Meadow Dr. I. Construct 502 of 5 sidewalk on the north side of Robin Dr. J. Construct 434 of 5 sidewalk on the north & south sides of Woodcrest Dr. K. Construct 2,772 of 5 sidewalk on the north side of Silvercrest Dr. L. Construct 2,200 of 5 sidewalk on the south side of E. Bergey St. M. Construct 719 of 5 sidewalk on the east side of Durling Dr. N. Construct 2,196 of 5 sidewalk on portions of the west side of 3rd Street. O. Construct 1,127 of 5 sidewalk on the south side of Springdale Ave. P. Construct 447 of 5 sidewalk on the north side of Wood St. & west side of 2nd St. Q. Construct 797 of 5 sidewalk on the south side of Oakwood Ave. R. Construct 894 of 5 sidewalk on the south side of Woodlawn Ave. S. Construct 326 of 5 sidewalk on the north side of Ardale Ave. T. Construct 1,436 of 5 sidewalk on the east side of South Blvd.
VALLEY VIEW ELEMENTARY SCHOOL INFRASTRUCTURE COUNTERMEASURES A. Construct 290 of 10 shared-use path from the east end of the school property and W. Good Ave. B. Install a Rectangular Rapid Flashing Beacon (RRFB) at W. Good Ave./West St. & upgrade signing package. C. Construct 762 of 5 sidewalk on the west side of Orchard St. D. Construct 153 of 5 sidewalk on the west side of Lake St. E. Construct 387 of 5 sidewalk on the south side of Franks Ave. F. Construct 673 of 5 sidewalk on the east side of Bicksler Dr. G. Construct 831 of 5 sidewalk on the south side of Tolbert St. H. Construct 169 of 5 sidewalk on the south side of Simcox St. I. Construct 840 of 5 sidewalk on the east side of Statford Ave. J. Construct 730 of 5 sidewalk on the north side of Rosalind Ave. K. Construct 795 of 5 sidewalk on the east side of N. Avon St.
Franklin, Isham Memorial, Overlook & Valley View School Travel Plan
What is Safe Routes to School? Safe Routes to School (SRTS) is a national and international movement to create safe, convenient and fun opportunities for children to bicycle and walk to and from schools.
What is Safe Routes to School? The program encourages and enables students in grades K through 8 to safely walk and bicycle to and from school.
What is Safe Routes to School? Walking School Bus New Sidewalks and Crossings Everything in Between
Who Does SRTS Serve? In Ohio 1.2 million students and over 3,000 K-8 schools.
Why Safe Routes to School Matters About one block from the school the sidewalk disappears and sometimes reappears across the street. Students have to walk through yards or walk in the street on their way to school and back home. Abbie Leslie, West Elementary School Lancaster, Ohio
Why Safe Routes to School Matters This picture shows a bird s eye view of an uneven sidewalk about two blocks from West Elementary. I think this sidewalk should be leveled out to make it safer for everyone. Christian Lauderbaugh, West Elementary School Lancaster, Ohio
Safe Routes to School Goals Goals 1. Improve the environment around schools to encourage walking and bicycling to and from school. 2. Expand the school s curriculum and activities to include safety and education programs for pedestrians and cyclists. 3. Hold events to encourage walking and Bicycling.
The 5 E s: Improving School Safety Education Encouragement Enforcement Engineering Evaluation
The 5 E s: Improving School Safety 1. EDUCATE students and parents regarding safe nonmotorized travel. 2. ENCOURAGE students to safely walk or bike to and from school. 3. ENFORCE rules and laws to keep pedestrians and bicyclists safe. 4. ENGINEER environmental changes for safe passage. 5. EVALUATE the impact of SRTS.
Developing the School Travel Plan Start a SRTS program in your community by developing a School Travel Plan: 1. Bring the right people together. 2. Gather information and identify issues. 3. Identify solutions. 4. Implement your plan.
Developing the School Travel Plan The School Travel Plan was Developed by the SRTS Team by completing the following tasks: 1. Held Discussions with School Administrators 2. Reviewed Parent Surveys 3. Collected Student Travel Tallies 4. Prepared School Population Maps 5. Conducted Walk Audits 6. Observed Arrival and Dismissal of Students 7. Reviewed Crash Data
Overview of the School Travel Plan 1. The SRTS Team s Vision 2. Current School Travel Information 3. Issues Identified 4. Non-Infrastructure Countermeasures 5. Infrastructure Countermeasures
Overview of the School Travel Plan The Vision Statement The Wadsworth Safe Routes to School planning team is committed to improving our students health and safety one step and one pedal at a time. We will identify unique and sustainable solutions to parents, students, teachers and our community in order to facilitate and encourage increases in the number of students walking and bicycling to school. These solutions include: Implementation of safety, quality and accessibility improvements to address deficiencies in the physical infrastructure of identified school walking and bicycling routes; and Introduction of dedicated and targeted programs designed to reduce vehicular traffic at schools and improvement of the local environment.
Franklin Elementary School Distance From School Number of Students % of Student Body Within 1/4 mile Within 1/2 mile Within 1 mile Within 2 miles 42 14% 111 37% 164 55% 235 79%
Isham Memorial Elementary School Distance From School Within 1/4 mile Within 1/2 mile Within 1 mile Within 2 miles Number of Students % of Student Body 35 7% 81 16% 187 37% 243 48%
Overlook Elementary School Distance From School Within 1/4 mile Within 1/2 mile Within 1 mile Within 2 miles Number of Students % of Student Body 30 20% 56 37% 120 79% 142 93%
Valley View Elementary School Distance From School Within 1/4 mile Within 1/2 mile Within 1 mile Within 2 miles Number of Students % of Student Body 27 0.7% 115 30% 185 48% 359 93%
Issues Identified High traffic volumes in school zones and surrounding areas. High traffic speeds in school zones. Lack of existing or adequate sidewalk infrastructure in school zones and surrounding areas. Distance and time concerns of walking routes. Lack of connections between City sidewalks and City park trails.
Non-Infrastructure Countermeasures EDUCATION Conduct Public Driver Education Campaign (to remind the public about School Zone Traffic Laws). Emphasize School Zone Traffic Laws in Local Driver s Education & Youth Driver Intervention Programs. Produce a Local Access TV Show (about safely walking and bicycling to school).
Non-Infrastructure Countermeasures EDUCATION Continued Air ODOT s Every Move You Make, Keep It Safe Video on Local Access TV. Implement Educational Campaign/Classes to Teach How to Walk and Bike Safely.
Non-Infrastructure Countermeasures ENCOURAGEMENT Develop a Walking Wednesdays & Fitness Fridays Program for Students. Implement Incentives for Wednesdays and Fitness Fridays for Students (i.e. Grizzly Gear). Participate in Walk to School Day (October), Earth Day Walk to School Event (April) & Bike to School Day (May).
Non-Infrastructure Countermeasures ENCOURAGEMENT Continued Expand Bicycle Rodeo w/ WHYS (PTA) Sponsored Wadsworth Bike Fest-Ride-Along Event. Implement a Walking School Bus Program.
Non-Infrastructure Countermeasures ENFORCEMENT Have the Student Safety Patrol Issue School Zone Law Education Awareness Tickets. Implement a Report Aggressive Driving (RAD) Program. Acquire additional Your Speed Mounted Signage. Require a Motorist/Bicyclist/Pedestrian Safety Education Class for School Zone Offenders.
Non-Infrastructure Countermeasures ENFORCEMENT Continued Staff WPD Bike Unit to Focus on Targeted Enforcement in School Zones. Use WPD Bike Patrols on Walking Wednesdays and Fitness Fridays. Pedestrian & Bicycling Safety Training for WPD Bike Officers, School Bus Drivers & Crossing Guards.
Non-Infrastructure Countermeasures EVALUATION Conduct Annual Parent Surveys Conduct Annual Parent Tallies Review School Policies Annually
Infrastructure Countermeasures ENGINEERING From a list of Appropriate and Feasible Engineering Strategies, the Team Developed a List of INFRASTRUCTURE COUNTERMEASURES for Each School.
Franklin Elementary School Countermeasures Infrastructure Countermeasures ENGINEERING
Franklin Elementary School Infrastructure Countermeasures
Infrastructure Countermeasures FRANKLIN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL A. Install a Rectangular Rapid Flashing Beacon (RRFB) at Main St./ Tackas Dr. & upgrade signing package at Main St./Santee Ct. B. Construct 1,267 of 5 sidewalk on the south side of Seville Rd. C. Construct 1,139 of 5 sidewalk on the east side of Main St. D. Construct 970 of 5 sidewalk on the south side of Terraceview Ave. E. Construct 330 of 5 sidewalk on the west side of Bartlett St.
Infrastructure Countermeasures FRANKLIN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL continued F. Construct 330 of 5 sidewalk on the west side of Hartman St. G. Construct 808 of 5 sidewalk on the west side of Bird St. & missing sidewalk sections along Hillcrest Dr. H. Construct 480 of 5 sidewalk on the north side of E. Bergey St. I. Construct 1,372 of 5 sidewalk on the north side of Johnson Rd. & fill in the missing sidewalk gaps just west of Whippoorwill Ln. J. Construct 532 of 5 sidewalk on the north side of Pleasantview Ave.
Infrastructure Countermeasures FRANKLIN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL continued K. Construct 472 of 5 sidewalk on the west side of Hard St. L. Construct 905 of 5 sidewalk on the south side of W. Bergey St. M. Construct 555 of 5 sidewalk on the west side of L St. N. Construct 340 of 5 sidewalk on the east side of Mill St. O. Construct 1,184 of 5 sidewalk on the south side of Rainbow St. P. Construct 1,558 of 5 sidewalk on the south side of Water St. Q. Construct 1,240 of 5 sidewalk on the south side of Chestnut St.
Isham Elementary School Countermeasures Infrastructure Countermeasures ENGINEERING
Infrastructure Countermeasures Isham Elementary School Infrastructure Countermeasures ENGINEERING
Infrastructure Countermeasures ISHAM MEMORIAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL A. Construct 1,187 of 5 sidewalk on the north side of Sunset Blvd. B. Construct 1,169 of 5 sidewalk on the south side of Sunset Blvd. C. Construct 1,156 of 5 sidewalk on the east side of Waverly Ave. D. Construct 1,052 of 5 sidewalk on the south side of Rosalind Ave. then cross north to meet the existing sidewalk on the north side of Rosalind, east of Stratford Ave. E. Construct 2,652 of 5 sidewalk on the west side of Stratford Ave. & 696 of 5 sidewalk on the west side of North Avon St.
Infrastructure Countermeasures ISHAM MEMORIAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL continued F. Install Rectangular Rapid Flashing Beacon (RRFP) at the intersection of College St. and Stratford/Ault. With markings, ADA ramps. G. Construct 200 of 10 shared use path from Wolf Ave. to Holmsbrook Park.
Overlook Elementary School Infrastructure Countermeasures ENGINEERING
Overlook Elementary School Infrastructure Countermeasures ENGINEERING
Infrastructure Countermeasures OVERLOOK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL A. Construct 1,849 of 5 sidewalk on portions of the north & south sides of Oak Street. B. Construct 298 of 10 shared-use path from Fixler Dr. to the north side of Overlook Elementary School. C. Construct 3,551 of 5 sidewalk on the west & east sides of Hartman Rd. D. Add a separate pedestrian crossing phase to the signal on Broad St. E. Construct 405 of 5 sidewalk on the east side of Silvercreek Rd.
Infrastructure Countermeasures OVERLOOK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL continued F. Construct 4,748 of 5 sidewalk on the east & west sides of Silvercreek Rd. G. Construct 1,530 of 5 sidewalk on the north & south sides of Hillcrest Dr. H. Construct 1,755 of 5 sidewalk on the east side of Meadow Dr. I. Construct 502 of 5 sidewalk on the north side of Robin Dr. J. Construct 434 of 5 sidewalk on the north & south sides of Woodcrest Dr.
Infrastructure Countermeasures OVERLOOK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL continued K. Construct 2,772 of 5 sidewalk on the north side of Silvercrest Dr. L. Construct 2,200 of 5 sidewalk on the south side of E. Bergey St. M. Construct 719 of 5 sidewalk on the east side of Durling Dr. N. Construct 2,196 of 5 sidewalk on portions of the west side of 3rd Street. O. Construct 1,127 of 5 sidewalk on the south side of Springdale Ave.
Infrastructure Countermeasures OVERLOOK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL continued P. Construct 447 of 5 sidewalk on the north side of Wood St. & west side of 2nd St. Q. Construct 797 of 5 sidewalk on the south side of Oakwood Ave. R. Construct 894 of 5 sidewalk on the south side of Woodlawn Ave. S. Construct 326 of 5 sidewalk on the north side of Ardale Ave. T. Construct 1,436 of 5 sidewalk on the east side of South Blvd.
Valley View Elementary School Infrastructure Countermeasures ENGINEERING
Infrastructure Countermeasures VALLEY VIEW ELEMENTARY SCHOOL A. Construct 290 of 10 shared-use path from the east end of the school property and W. Good Ave. B. Install a Rectangular Rapid Flashing Beacon (RRFB) at W. Good Ave./West St. & upgrade signing package. C. Construct 762 of 5 sidewalk on the west side of Orchard St. D. Construct 153 of 5 sidewalk on the west side of Lake St. E. Construct 387 of 5 sidewalk on the south side of Franks Ave.
Infrastructure Countermeasures VALLEY VIEW ELEMENTARY SCHOOL continued F. Construct 673 of 5 sidewalk on the east side of Bicksler Dr. G. Construct 831 of 5 sidewalk on the south side of Tolbert St. H. Construct 169 of 5 sidewalk on the south side of Simcox St. I. Construct 840 of 5 sidewalk on the east side of Stratford Ave. J. Construct 730 of 5 sidewalk on the north side of Rosalind Ave. K. Construct 795 of 5 sidewalk on the east side of N. Avon St.
What s Next? Accept comments for two weeks following this meeting. Finalize School Travel Plan. Schedule implementation of CMs. Apply for ODOT SRTS Funding beginning January 1 st.
Questions? Kathryn Sharpnack, EIT District 3 SRTS Coordinator Ohio Department of Transportation Kathryn.Sharpnack@dot.state.oh.us Jim Brenneman, P.E. Senior Traffic Engineer M E/IBI Group jbrenn@mecompanies.com
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