HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY BICYCLE & PEDESTRIAN COUNTS

Hillsborough County Metropolitan Planning Organization 61 E. Kennedy, 18th Floor Tampa, Florida 3361 111 813/272 594 FAX NO. 813/31 7172 HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY BICYCLE & PEDESTRIAN COUNTS 2 & 25

TABLE OF CONTENTS Page I GENERAL 1. Executive Summary... 2 2. Purpose... 3 3. Count Location Map... 5 4. Methodology... 5 II TRENDS OVERALL BETWEEN 2 AND 25 1. Mode... 6 2. Age Group... 7 3. Time Of Day... 8 4. Gender... 8 5. Location... 9 III TRENDS BY COUNT LOCATION BETWEEN 2 AND 25 1. Himes Avenue & Tampa Bay Boulevard... 12 2. Morgan Street & Harrison Street... 13 3. Gandy Boulevard & Westshore Boulevard... 14 4. Ehrlich Road & Gunn Highway... 15 5. Bayshore Boulevard & Gandy Boulevard... 16 6. Fowler Avenue & Riverhills Drive... 17 7. Lumsden Road & Providence Road... 18 8. Fletcher Avenue & Bruce B. Downs Boulevard... 19 9. Waters Avenue & Hanley Road... 2 1. Howard Avenue & Main Street... 21 11. Rowlett Park Drive & Waters Avenue... 22 12. Lutz Lake Fern Road & Suncoast Trail... 23 13. 4 th Street & Bougainvillea Avenue... 24 14. SR 39 & Alsobrook Street... 25 15. Bloomingdale Avenue & Bell Shoals Road... 26 16. Himes Avenue & Euclid Avenue... 27 17. US 41/Tamiami Trail & Shell Point Road... 28 18. Bullard Parkway & Glen Arven Avenue... 29 19. Linebaugh Avenue & Anderson Road... 3 2. Waters Avenue & Montague Street... 31 IV APPENDICES Spreadsheet of Count Data with Comparison between 2 and 25... 32 Sample Data Collection Form... 35 1

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Several interesting observations were revealed from bicycle and pedestrian counts conducted in Hillsborough County in 2 and again in 25. All twenty count locations were at intersections of major roads. The total number of people counted, whether as pedestrians or as cyclists, increased. The cost of owning and maintaining an automobile may continue to cause people to look to other forms of transportation for their travel needs. The most common observation made was an adult male walking mid day in an urban area of Hillsborough County. This may reflect the greater concentration of land uses and destinations within walking distance in urban areas, availability of public transit, and /or concentrations of lower income households. There were marked increases of people observed walking and cycling near paved, off road trails. Most females observed were in these locations where walking and cycling takes place removed from motor vehicle traffic. Between the two observations years, the Gandy Trailbridge, the Suncoast Trail, and the northern section of the Upper Tampa Bay Trail were all completed. There was an increase in 25 of bicyclists wearing helmets particularly noticeable along off road trails. The number of cyclists and pedestrians decreased where roadways were under construction, such as along 4 th Street. It is probable that there were still many people walking and cycling as in the previous observation year, but with a good grid roadway network, cyclists and pedestrians can chose an alternative route. The count location on 4 th Street is a good example of a before and after road project that includes on road bike lanes and wide sidewalks. Of the nine locations for which crash data was available, the two with the highest absolute number of crashes did not have the highest rate. Fletcher/Bruce B. Downs and Hanley/Waters had around 15 crashes each during 1999 23, but also had a relatively high number of walkers and cyclists present. By contrast, Bloomingdale/Bell Shoals had 6 1 crashes but only a fraction of walkers and cyclists observed. By repeating this exercise every few years, more observations will help identify trends in non motorized activity and behavior. 2

I GENERAL PURPOSE Gathering bicycle and pedestrian counts is much more difficult than methods used to count cars. This information, also referred to as exposure data, can assist in determining specific improvements to increase safety, targeting areas for education programs, and even referring to the data as proof of the existence of cyclist and pedestrians along our roadways. Motor vehicle miles traveled can be calculated using rubber tube counters across roadways. These tube counters are not sensitive enough to detect cyclists and pedestrians, besides the fact people may not bicycle in a consistent location or pedestrians would simply step over the tube. Laser counters have successfully been used to count off road trail users, but this technology is not effective on the road network where cycling and walking is not confined to an exact path and the presence of motor vehicles may be falsely counted. But the information is critical to understanding where and how many people ride and walk. In an effort to capture the trends in bicycle and pedestrian activity and behavior, the Hillsborough County Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) embarked on a data collection effort in 2. Twenty intersections were chosen with counts conducted for either eight or twelve hours. Information was noted such as whether the cyclist was wearing a helmet, where in the street people were walking or riding, their approximate age range, and the time of day they were observed. In 25 the count data was repeated, as it will be again in 3 5 years, to be able to start seeing trends in bicycle and pedestrian activity. One well documented indicator of cyclists and pedestrians is the number of crashes that occur with motor vehicles. Work is underway to match crash addresses as they are input from law enforcement forms to a database of addresses that immediately maps the crash. Currently, to analyze bike and pedestrian crashes requires requesting the hard copies which are often a year old and then map them one by one. The logistics of law enforcement providing their data to public works departments is underway and will aid in identify improvements to reduce the alarming number of crashes comprehensively across the entire county. A project funded by Hillsborough County Public Works mapped all the bicycle and pedestrian crashes in unincorporated Hillsborough County from 1999 23. For the incorporated cities, a somewhat outdated analysis was completed for pedestrian crashes 3

in 21 and bicycle crashes in 1998. Until we can ascertain the number of people walking or cycling at a given location, countermeasures to reduce crashes may not be effective. For instance, a location with a high number of crashes may be a good place to walk and bicycle, attracting large numbers of people with few crashes in relation to those found there; or a location with few crashes may be quite unsafe and those who walk or cycle there are faced with hazardous conditions. Comparing the most recent and reliable crash data with the number of observations in unincorporated Hillsborough County reflects the following: Count Location No. Bike & Ped Observed 2 25 No. of Bike/Ped Crashes 1999 23 Ehrlich & Gunn 15 67 2 5 5.22 Lumsden & Providence 59 5 2 5 (fatality near) 7.14 Fletcher & Bruce B. Downs 291 137 11 15, fatality 9.49 Waters & Hanley 12 155 >15, fatality 8.39 Lutz Lake Fern & Suncoast 2 125 1.8 Bloomingdale & Bell Shoals 26 25 6 1 32. US 41 & Shell Point 35 35 (several in ½ mile) Linebaugh & Anderson 25 19 Waters & Montague 37 72 3, one fatal 4.16 % of crashes vs. counted It must be noted that the counts were observed 8 or 12 hours one day and the crashes reflect five years of crash data. There are also site conditions that need to be considered such as motor vehicle traffic volumes and if the sites are near a trail such as at Lutz Lake Fern and Suncoast where people drive to the trailhead and then are observed riding or walking. Yet comparing a similar site (i.e. not located near a trail) to another can still be helpful. The likelihood of a person being hit walking or bicycling appears to be much greater at Bloomingdale & Bell Shoals than those at Lumsden & Providence. Continuing this count project and having current crash maps will greatly assist in being able to make reliable comparisons and observations. Over the next few years, the construction of bike lanes, sidewalks and trails should show a marked increase in the number of people counted. In addition, new and in fill development may also result in more people walking and cycling. The increased cost of driving gasoline, maintenance, parking may influence Hillsborough County residents to try other means of getting around. 4

COUNT LOCATION MAP Of the twenty count locations, 14 were chosen by the MPO s /Pedestrian Advisory Committee in 2. Sites were picked if the roadway had a future bicycle or pedestrian facility programmed or if there were a high number of bicycle and pedestrian crashes at that location. The remaining 6 sites were chosen at random, which would offer another good indicator that non motorized travel could be happening anywhere in the county, not just where we might suspect. METHODOLOGY The Consultant provided data collection at the same 2 locations identified in the 2 /Pedestrian Data Collection study (conducted for the MPO by Tindale Oliver). For the 12 urban sites, data collection will be needed for 12 hours 8 Hours Data Collection will be needed in the 8 rural sites 5

As in the previous work, the consultant trained the Data Collector on the information to be collected in the field prior to data collection. Routine field supervision was also conducted. The data was collected using the already established data collection form (see Appendix) which includes the following information: Time of observance; Direction of travel; Number of persons; General crossing location Range of age (Adolescent,, or Elderly); Helmet usage for bicyclists. Mode used (bicycle, roller blades, stroller) In 2 the counts were conducted from April 25 th through May 11 th. In 25 the counts were conducted from April 12 th through May 5 th. All counts were taken during the work week and on non holiday weeks. The date was carefully chosen not to coincide with Spring Break for public schools, colleges, and the university. II OVERALL TRENDS 2 AND 25 MODE Trends by Mode All Locations 18 16 14 12 1 8 1713 1792 75 745 2 25 6 4 2 26 16 2 Scooter Rollerblade Stroller 6

In 25, there were a total of 2,586 observations of pedestrians and cyclists at the twenty locations. Of those observations, 75 or 29% were cyclists. Over two thirds (68.5%) of the travelers were male exactly as that observed in 2. Only 18% were noted as children or teens. The number of cyclists wearing helmets increased from data collected in 2 when only 15.6% wore helmets to 23.3% wearing helmets in 25. This is good news for the many organizations promoting safe cycling, but the potential is great to improve this number. Most bicycle crashes and fatalities are commuters using the roadway network and the majority of the helmet observations were made at two sites that attract more recreational cyclists: Bayshore Boulevard and Suncoast Trail. These two locations accounting for 52% of helmets observed at all 2 sites. AGE GROUP Trends by Age Group Bicycling & ing at All Locations 16 14 12 2 25 1 8 6 4 2 Mature The data collection took into account an approximation of the age of those walking and cycling. The Data Collector made a judgment call as to whether the person cycling or walking was a child, teen, adult or mature adult. Just as bicycle and pedestrian crash data shows, the majority of non motorized travelers are adults who are likely making a trip to work, shopping, or appointments and may be accessing a bus for part of the trip as well. Significantly less children but much greater number of mature adults which may be a reflection of parents fear of abductions and the aging population not physically or economically able to drive. 7

TIME OF DAY Trends by TIME OF DAY Bicycling & ing at All Locations 18 16 14 12 1 8 6 4 2 2 25 7 AM - 9 AM 9 AM - 4 PM 4 PM - 7 PM As more people choose walking, bicycling or transit to get to work, the observations should show more people counted during the morning hours. GENDER Trends by Gender Bicycling & ing at All Locations 16 14 2 25 12 1 8 6 4 2 Female 8

Just as reported in bicycle and pedestrian crash analyses, non motorized travelers are predominantly male. Census data also confirms that the majority of the workforce, particularly in professions where more employees are more likely to use transit, bicycling or walking, is males. There was no change in the percentage of male versus female observations from 2 to 25; 69% male to 31% female. One site location did have more females than males and this occurred on the more recreational Bayshore Boulevard where a separate off road facility exists without interruption. BY LOCATION 35 & Pedestrian Trends By Count Location 3 25 2 15 1 2 25 5 8 hour count locations 12 hour count locations Sites with significantly MORE observations in 25 than 2: Gandy Boulevard & Westshore Boulevard Lutz Lake Fern Road & Suncoast Parkway Ehrlich Road & Gunn Highway Waters & Montague Through surveys conducted nationally and locally, people are most likely to try cycling and to walk for exercise if there is a trail available separate from motor vehicle traffic. The fear of interacting in traffic is understandable and often sighted as the reason a person will choose other modes of travel. 9

This could explain the increases in observations of cyclists and pedestrians at the above listed locations. The GandyTrailbridge was officially opened December of 1999 just prior to the first data collection efforts in 2. The popularity of that facility continues to increase and is expected to increase even more when the City of Tampa succeeds in connecting the TrailBridge via off road trail down Manhattan Avenue and onto Picnic Island and Bayshore Boulevard. The increases in observations at the Lutz Lake Fern and Suncoast Parkway count location is again largely influenced by the opening of the Suncoast Trail in 21. This 42 mile offroad trail is situated in a more rural setting and most suited for recreating or exercising but may eventually see more cycling commuters when the connection to the Upper Tampa Bay Trail is made, or development occurs along the Suncoast Parkway corridor. The Ehrlich Road and Gunn Highway, as well as the Waters and Montague sites saw increases likely due to the completion of a major portion of the Upper Tampa Bay Trail. In 24, a four mile section of trail from Linebaugh to Old Memorial was completed that includes a major trailhead and passes in front of Alonso High School at Montague. Sites with significantly LESS observations than 2: Fowler & Riverhills Linebaugh & Anderson Fletcher & BBDowns 4 th & Bougainvillea Howard & Main Numbers decreased at 4 th Street and Bougainvillea possibly due to roadway construction. It is anticipated that when the 4 th Street widening project is complete, there will be a large increase in cyclists and pedestrians will be seen. The road design includes on road bike lanes and wide sidewalks. The reduction in observations made on Main Street may be due to the closing of sections of a nearby housing project. The numbers counted here are still much higher than at other locations due to a higher number of residents dependent on transit, walking, and cycling for transportation. As redevelopment occurs, the number of people walking and cycling will likely increase. 1

Somewhat surprising was the decrease in observations at Fletcher and Bruce B. Downs with the presence of the Bruce B. Downs Trail. This may be do in part to the poor connection to the trail between Fletcher and where the trail begins at the City Limits. Additionally, the trail s proximity to the increasing volume of cars on the travel lanes may not offer the level of comfort some cyclists and pedestrians would like. The trend at each count location broken out by bicycling and walking are shown below: 14 Trends By Count Location 12 1 8 6 4 2 25 2 8 hour count locations 12 hour count locations 35 3 ing Trends By Count Location 25 2 15 2 25 1 5 8 hour count locations 12 hour count locations 11

III TRENDS BY COUNT LOCATION BETWEEN 2 AND 25 Site #1 Himes Avenue and Tampa Bay Boulevard (12 hour count) This is a fairly dense residential community on the western edge of West Tampa. Nearby attractors include Raymond James Stadium, Hillsborough Community College, Al Lopez Park, St. Joseph s Hospital and a number of associated medical services, and businesses along Dale Mabry. A major change in the observations was a shift in adults to mature adults. This somewhat subjective observation may indicate the increasing age of the population in the West Tampa area. Himes & Tampa Bay - MODE Himes & Tampa Bay - AGE 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 Ped count range 8-42 Scooter Helmet Used 2 25 Bike total all sites=75 Bike count range 12-15 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 Mature 2 25 Himes & Tampa Bay - GENDER Himes & Tampa Bay - TIME OF DAY 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 Unknow n 2 25 6 5 4 3 2 1 2 25 11

Site #2 Morgan Street and Harrison Street (12 hour count) There was a spike in the number of people observed walking downtown during the hours from 9am 4pm. Although the number of employees working downtown from 2 to 25 did not increase substantially, there has been an increase in residents living just north of downtown who may be using modes other than driving to get downtown. The initiative to provide more downtown residential living should show increases in the mixture of gender, ages, and a more even distribution throughout all times of day in the future. Morgan & Harrison - MODE Morgan & Harrison - AGE 45 4 35 3 25 2 15 1 5 256 42 47 46 2 1 1 2 25 35 3 25 2 15 1 5 2 25 Ped count range 8-42 Scooter Helmet Used Bike total all sites=75 Bike count range 12-15 Mature Morgan & Harrison - GENDER Morgan & Harrison - TIME OF DAY 4 35 3 25 2 15 1 5 Unknown 2 25 35 3 25 2 15 1 5 2 25 12

Site #3 Gandy Boulevard and Westshore Avenue (12 hour count) Since the counts conducted in 2, the Gandy TrailBridge was opened to the public. The marked increase in the observations from 4pm 7pm could likely be residents exercising after work. The shift in more females than males, more than most of the other count locations, is likely due to the TrailBridge which is a less risky place for riding and walking. When the South Tampa Greenway is completed, there will be direct links from residences to the TrailBridge at distances reasonable for cycling and walking and eliminate the need to drive to a parking area in order to access the TrailBridge. Gandy & Westshore - MODE Gandy & Westshore - AGE 25 2 15 1 5 Ped count range 8-42 Scooter Rollerblades Helmet Used 2 25 Bike total all sites=75 Bike count range 12-15 3 25 2 15 1 5 Mature 2 25 Gandy & Westshore - TIME OF DAY Gandy & Westshore - GENDER 25 2 15 2 25 2 15 2 25 1 1 5 5 13

Site #4 Ehrlich Road and Gunn Highway (8 hour count) The significant change at this count location in the number of people observed cycling and walking is most likely attributed to the opening of the Upper Tampa Bay Trail, which offers a 9 mile, tree lined, popular trail through a fairly urban area. The presence of mature adults observed later in the day suggests more recreational uses than commuting, although the local restaurants, nearby schools and many stores associated with Citrus Park Mall and surrounding commercial areas may have people using the trail to get to work, shopping, and school. Ehrlich & Gunn - MODE Ehrlich & Gunn - AGE 4 35 3 25 2 15 1 5 2 25 6 5 4 3 2 1 2 25 Ped count range 8-42 Scooter Rollerblades Helmet Used Bike total all sites=75 Bike count range 12-15 Mature Ehrlich & Gunn - TIME OF DAY Ehrlich & Gunn - GENDER 4 35 3 25 2 15 1 5 2 25 6 5 4 3 2 1 2 25 14

Site #5 Bayshore Boulevard and Gandy Boulevard (12 hour count) The Bayshore Boulevard multi use trail is a well known attraction for residents and visitors to our county. The view of the Bay and the impressive homes along the world s longest, continuous sidewalk continues to be a magnet for those recreating and commuting. The increase in the number of people observed, in particular the jump in females observed, may be attributed the increase in multi family residences being built along, and in the vicinity of, Bayshore Boulevard. Bayshore & Gandy - MODE Bayshore & Gandy - AGE 25 2 15 1 5 2 25 3 25 2 15 1 5 2 25 Ped count range 8-42 Scooter Rollerblades Helmet Used Bike total all sites=75 Bike count range 12-15 Mature Bayshore & Gandy - TIME OF DAY Bayshore & Gandy - GENDER 25 2 2 25 2 15 2 25 15 1 1 5 5 15

Site #6 Fowler Avenue & Riverhills Drive (12 hour count) Comparison of the bicycle and pedestrian count data from 2 to 25 shows a large decrease in people bicycling. Also decreases in adult males observed. Only minor construction occurred during this period to add a right turn lane at Fowler & Riverhills which was completed in ~23. The volume of cars has increased by approximately 1, more cars/day. This increase and the fact that Fowler is 6 lanes divided may have contributed to the drop in those cycling and walking, or they have found a safer route. There was also a change in HARTline routes that may have affected the number of people walking or cycling to a transit stop. Fowler & Riverhills - MODE Fowler & Riverhills - AGE 35 3 25 2 15 1 2 25 25 2 15 1 5 2 25 5 Ped count range 8-42 Helm et Used Bike total all sites=75 Bike count range 12-15 Mature Fowler & Riverhills - TIME OF DAY Fowler & Riverhills - GENDER 25 2 2 25 4 35 3 2 25 15 25 1 2 15 5 1 5 16

Site #7 Lumsden Road & Providence Road (8 hour count) Virtually no change was observed between 2 and 25 in all areas mode, time of day, age or gender. The total number of people observed would likely be higher considering the population growth being experienced in this part of the county if there were continuous bikeways and sidewalks available. Lumsden & Providence - MODE Lumsden & Providence - TIME OF DAY 4 3 2 1 Ped count range 8-42 Helm et Used 2 25 Bike total all sites=75 Bike count range 12-15 4 3 2 1 2 25 Lumsden & Providence - AGE Lumsden & Providence - GENDER 5 4 3 2 1 Mature 2 25 5 4 3 2 1 2 25 17

Site #8 Fletcher Avenue & Bruce B. Downs Boulevard (12 hour count) As stated earlier, there was a surprising decrease in observations at this location. The presence of a trail nearby usually encourages more people living in the area to try cycling and walking. One possible explanation for the decrease is that if observations in 2 were mostly recreational, then the increase in traffic volume and the poor connection between Fletcher and the start of the trail at the City Limits may be deterring people from cycling and walking. Additionally, this trail, also characterized as a sidepath, is in close proximity to the motor vehicle lanes and may not offer the level of comfort some cyclists and pedestrians need with motorists entering and exiting at many locations along the trail. Fletcher & BBDowns - MODE Fletcher & BBDowns - AGE 2 15 1 5 2 25 16 14 12 1 8 6 4 2 2 25 Ped count range 8-42 Scooter Rollerblades Helmet Used Bike total all sites=75 Bike count range 12-15 Mature Fletcher & BBDowns - TIME OF DAY Fletcher & BBDowns - GENDER 2 15 2 25 2 15 2 25 1 1 5 5 18

Site #9 Waters Avenue & Hanley Road (12 hour count) The extension of the Upper Tampa Bay Trail from Linebaugh south to Old Memorial is likely the reason behind the increase in the number of people observed walking. This newly completed section of the trail was officially opened in 24 and increases are expected at this site as more local residents can now access the trail without having to drive and park. The new trailhead at Waters and Sheldon is also a wonderful gathering point that makes the trail experience much more enjoyable. Waters & Hanley - MODE Waters & Hanley - AGE 12 1 8 6 4 2 2 25 1 8 6 4 2 2 25 Ped count range 8-42 Scooter Stroller Helmet Used Bike total all sites=75 Bike count range 12-15 Mature Waters & Hanley - TIME OF DAY Waters & Hanley - GENDER 12 1 8 2 25 12 1 8 2 25 6 6 4 4 2 2 Unknow n 19

Site #1 Howard Avenue & Main Street (12 hour count) This site is still a place where many cyclists and pedestrians were observed, yet there was a marked reduction in observations from 2 to 25. This may be attributed to the closing of some apartments in a nearby housing project. This area of Tampa has many residents dependent on transit, walking, and cycling for transportation. Redevelopment and the inclusion of a trail in the design of the I275 widening should see increases in the number of people walking and cycling. Howard & Main - MODE Howard & Main - AGE 3 25 2 15 1 5 2 25 3 25 2 15 1 5 2 25 Ped count range 8-42 Stroller Helmet Used Bike total all sites=75 Bike count range 12-15 Mature Howard & Main - TIME OF DAY Howard & Main - GENDER 25 2 15 2 25 35 3 25 2 2 25 1 15 5 1 5 Unknow n 2

Site #11 Rowlett Park Drive & Waters Avenue (12 hour count) Rowlett Park had a large increase in the number of observations from 2. The popularity of the Rowlett Park walking trails may have increased with the completion of upgrades to the ballpark, parking areas, and increased lighting near Rowlett Park. Rowlett & Waters - MODE Rowlett & Waters - AGE 25 2 15 1 5 2 25 14 12 1 8 6 4 2 2 25 Ped count range 8-42 Scooter Helmet Used Bike total all sites=75 Bike count range 12-15 Mature Rowlett & Waters - TIME OF DAY Rowlett & Waters - GENDER 25 2 15 2 25 25 2 15 2 25 1 1 5 5 Unknow n 21

Site #12 Lutz Lake Fern Road & Suncoast Parkway (8 hour count) As noted earlier, the huge increase in cyclists and pedestrians at the Lutz Lake Fern and Suncoast Parkway count location is probably solely due to the opening of the Suncoast Trail in 21. The Suncoast Trail is a regional attractor, drawing people from surrounding counties in order to use the 42 mile offroad trail. When the connection to the Upper Tampa Bay Trail is made, or development occurs along the Suncoast Parkway corridor, there will be even more people observed at this site. Lutz Lake & Suncoast - MODE Lutz Lake & Suncoast - AGE 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 2 25 12 1 8 6 4 2 2 25 Ped count range 8-42 Rollerblades Helmet Used Bike total all sites=75 Bike count range 12-15 Mature Lutz Lake & Suncoast - TIME OF DAY Lutz Lake & Suncoast - GENDER 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 2 25 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 2 25 22

Site #13 4 th Street & Bougainvillea Avenue (12 hour count) The number of cyclists and pedestrians decreased drastically at 4 th Street and Bougainvillea. This is likely due to major road construction widening 4 th Street from 2 lanes to 4 lanes divided. Fortunately, there are several parallel roads that offer safe alternatives to walking and riding on 4 th Street. The widening project includes on road bike lanes and wide sidewalks, when completed there should be a large increase in cyclists and pedestrians in future counts. 4th & Bougainvillea - MODE 4th & Bougainvillea - AGE 2 15 1 5 2 25 16 14 12 1 8 6 4 2 2 25 Ped count range 8-42 Helm et Us ed Bike total all sites=75 Bike count range 12-15 Mature 4th & Bougainvillea - TIME OF DAY 4th & Bougainvillea - GENDER 2 15 1 5 2 25 16 14 12 1 8 6 4 2 2 25 23

Site #14 SR 39 & Alsobrook Street (8 hour count) Counts at this location remained consistent from 2 to 25. The development pattern, which is mostly industrial, has not changed in many years However, this count location is close enough (approx ½ mile) to the redevelopment area of Downtown Plant City that there could be a marked increase in cyclists and pedestrians observed in future counts. SR 39 & Alsobrook - MODE SR 39 & Alsobrook - AGE 2 15 1 5 2 25 18 16 14 12 1 8 6 4 2 2 25 Ped count range 8-42 Helm et Used Bike total all sites=75 Bike count range 12-15 Mature SR 39 & Alsobrook - TIME OF DAY SR 39 & Alsobrook - GENDER 25 2 15 2 25 25 2 15 2 25 1 1 5 5 24

Site #15 Bloomingdale Avenue & Bell Shoals Road (8 hour count) There were not many changes observed between 2 and 25 except for an apparent increase in the number of teens and reduction of adults in 25. This is a rather subjective observation and may be observed differently between data collectors. Regardless, the observations would likely be higher if there were continuous bikeways and sidewalks available, especially as population increases in the Brandon area. Bloomingdale & Bell Shoals - MODE Bloomingdale & Bell Shoals - AGE 14 12 1 8 6 4 2 Ped count range 8-42 He lm e t Use d 2 25 Bike total all sites=75 Bike count range 12-15 16 14 12 1 8 6 4 2 Mature 2 25 Bloomingdale & Bell Shoals - TIME OF DAY Bloomingdale & Bell Shoals - GENDER 16 14 12 1 8 6 4 2 2 25 25 2 15 1 5 2 25 25

Site #16 Himes Avenue & Euclid Avenue (12 hour count) Other than a reduction in the total number of people counted, the mode, age, time of day and gender remained relatively consistent from 2 to 25. With the presence of Bayshore Boulevard the Interbay YMCA, and shopping centers nearby, it would be expected that a larger number of people would be cycling and walking. Euclid has been recommended for restriping to add a bike lane, if this happens, an increase in cycling may be observed in future counts. Himes & Euclid - MODE Himes & Euclid - AGE 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 Ped count range 8-42 He lm e t Use d 2 25 Bike total all sites=75 Bike count range 12-15 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 Mature 2 25 Himes & Euclid - TIME OF DAY Himes & Euclid - GENDER 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 2 25 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 2 25 26

Site #17 US41/Tamiami Trail & Shell Point Road (8 hour count) Observations remained fairly consistent between the two observation years. It has been reported that this areas of the county has many farm workers who walk and bicycle for utilitarian trips. This may explain the increase in observations during 4 7pm typically the time people are commuting home or running errands. The Ruskin Community is very interested in creating a safe network of trails, bike lanes, and sidewalks that when completed should show an increase in pedestrians and cyclists. US 41 & Shellpoint - MODE US 41 & Shellpoint - AGE 25 2 15 2 25 25 2 15 2 25 1 1 5 5 Ped count range 8-42 Scooter He lm et Us ed Bike total all sites=75 Bike count range 12-15 Mature US 41 & Shellpoint - TIME OF DAY US 41 & Shellpoint - GENDER 3 25 2 2 25 3 25 2 2 25 15 1 5 15 1 5 27

Site #18 Bullard Parkway & Glen Arven Avenue (12 hour count) The only noticeable difference in the two count years is the decrease in teens and increase in adults. Again, this is a rather subjective observation and may be observed differently between data collectors. As trails are developed, such as the proposed Temple Terrace Trail that is approx. 1 ½ miles from this count site, and the future Tampa Bypass Canal Trail further to the east, the number of people bicycling and walking will likely increase. Bullard & Glen Arven - MODE Bullard & Glen Arven - AGE 14 12 1 8 6 4 2 Ped count range 8-42 Helm e t Use d 2 25 Bike total all sites=75 Bike count range 12-15 12 1 8 6 4 2 Mature 2 25 Bullard & Glen Arven - TIME OF DAY Bullard & Glen Arven - GENDER 1 8 6 2 25 12 1 8 2 25 4 6 2 4 2 28

Site #19 Linebaugh Avenue & Anderson Road (8 hour count) Other than a slight decrease in the total number of cyclists and pedestrians, observations were fairly consistent between 2 and 25. This site is within a few miles of the Upper Tampa Bay Trail, but is also along a busy segment of Linebaugh with a large increase in residents in the Westchase area driving on Linebaugh. Linebaugh & Anderson - MODE Linebaugh & Anderson - AGE 18 16 14 12 1 8 6 4 2 Ped count range 8-42 2 25 Bike total all sites=75 Bike count range 12-15 18 16 14 12 1 8 6 4 2 Mature 2 25 Linebaugh & Anderson - TIME OF DAY Linebaugh & Anderson - GENDER 14 12 1 2 25 25 2 2 25 8 6 4 15 1 2 5 29

Site #2 Waters Avenue & Montague Street (8 hour count) Similar to increased cyclists and pedestrians at Waters & Hanley, this site is located at the southern end of the Upper Tampa Bay Trail that was extended since the observations in 2. This section of the trail is in front of Alonso High School, allowing students from the many nearby residences to walk or bicycle to school. Mature adults in houses and senior communities are also exercising more explaining the increase seen in that age group. A small trailhead is also at this location and the numbers of observations is expected to continue to increase in future counts. Waters & Montague - MODE Waters & Montague - AGE 4 35 3 25 2 2 25 5 4 3 2 25 15 1 5 2 1 Ped count range 8-42 Scooter Bike total all sites=75 Bike count range 12-15 Mature Waters & Montague - TIME OF DAY Waters & Montague - GENDER 5 4 3 2 2 25 45 4 35 3 25 2 2 25 1 15 1 5 3

APPENDIX Count Station # 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Location Himes Ave & Tampa Bay Blvd Morgan St & Harrison St Gandy Blvd & Westshore Blvd Ehrlich Rd & Gunn Hwy Bayshore Blvd & Gandy Blvd Fowler Ave & Riverhills Ave Lumsden Ave & Providence Rd 2 25 2 25 2 25 2 25 2 25 2 25 2 25 Jurisdiction Tampa Tampa Tampa Uninc. County Tampa Temple Terrace Uninc. County Hours Observed 12 12 12 12 12 12 8 8 12 12 12 12 8 8 Total Bikes/Peds 99 87 32 469 52 14 15 67 267 358 54 33 59 5 Time Observed 7 AM - 9 AM 25 16 58 98 3 18 47 53 13 9 9 AM - 4 PM 54 43 133 349 45 39 14 36 137 24 24 21 35 31 4 PM - 7 PM 2 28 111 12 4 47 1 31 83 154 17 12 24 19 Gender 71 7 25 359 38 82 15 51 157 172 4 23 41 36 Female 28 17 97 19 14 22 16 11 186 14 1 18 14 Unknown 1 Age Group 1 2 12 3 4 3 9 7 1 14 13 21 48 3 9 1 8 7 12 11 9 12 7 69 19 252 348 4 71 9 4 221 3 23 24 41 43 Mature 15 53 17 7 9 19 5 52 39 37 13 5 Mode 61 54 256 42 3 47 2 31 184 245 21 18 37 36 38 3 46 47 22 55 13 36 83 15 33 15 22 14 Scooter 3 2 2 2 Rollerblade 6 Stroller Travel Helmet Used 6 1 1 1 16 21 2 13 26 46 14 5 3 5 Predominate Travel Bike In Sidewalk 31 14 14 11 17 16 12 73 14 3 22 14 Bike Lane/Shoulder 5 6 23 3 16 1 1 7 1 41 15 In Road 2 14 1 11 2 29 18 4 3 3 1 On Sidewalk 92 52 269 357 47 43 4 39 256 253 1 15 58 36 31

Count Station # 8 9 1 11 12 13 14 Location Fletcher Ave & BruceB.Downs Waters Ave & Hanley Rd N. Howard Ave & W. Main St Rowlett Park Dr & Waters Ave Lutz-Lake Fern & Suncoast 4th St & Bougainvillea SR 39 & W. Alsobrook St 2 25 2 25 2 25 2 25 2 25 2 25 2 25 Jurisdiction Uninc. County Uninc. County Tampa Tampa Uninc. County Tampa Plant City Hours Observed 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 8 8 12 12 8 8 Total Bikes/Peds 291 137 12 155 45 268 18 31 2 125 248 7 31 31 Time Observed 7 AM - 9 AM 35 5 19 23 63 83 27 7 18 11 9 AM - 4 PM 188 97 7 114 226 219 58 21 45 198 49 17 21 4 PM - 7 PM 68 4 31 41 116 51 23 1 2 8 32 21 14 1 Gender 181 88 75 12 316 191 78 221 2 82 146 53 23 23 Female 11 49 45 52 89 76 3 77 43 12 17 8 8 Unknown 1 1 3 Age Group 11 3 3 1 34 11 26 16 5 46 1 95 2 27 19 62 49 43 13 4 42 17 9 6 153 97 72 85 261 185 36 128 2 14 152 5 18 17 Mature 32 17 18 41 48 23 3 27 12 8 2 4 8 Mode 194 15 81 118 284 21 76 214 35 195 43 16 19 97 28 39 32 121 66 32 82 2 81 53 27 15 12 Scooter 3 4 5 Rollerblade 1 9 Stroller 1 1 Travel Helmet Used 14 6 2 3 2 1 1 2 45 6 2 1 Predominate Travel Bike In Sidewalk 75 23 35 19 6 22 15 Bike Lane/Shoulder 36 24 1 11 35 11 1 2 125 242 1 In Road 2 1 5 44 8 65 129 1 33 1 12 On Sidewalk 253 89 115 11 386 162 97 171 5 37 29 19 32

15 16 17 18 19 2 US 41/Tamiami S Himes Ave & Trail & Shell Glen Arven Ave & Linebaugh Ave & Euclid Ave Point Rd Bullard Pkwy Anderson Rd Bloomingdale Ave & Bell Shoals Rd Waters Ave & Montague St TOTAL 2 25 2 25 2 25 2 25 2 25 2 25 2 25 Uninc. County Tampa Uninc. County Temple Terrace Uninc. County Uninc. County 8 8 12 12 8 8 12 12 8 8 8 8 28 28 26 25 115 64 35 35 167 116 25 19 37 72 2458 2586 14 1 34 25 356 421 1 9 75 44 29 22 85 97 12 9 13 28 1423 1634 16 16 26 2 6 13 48 19 13 1 24 44 679 876 2 22 87 46 26 2 119 8 23 17 2 45 1683 1783 6 3 28 18 9 15 48 36 2 2 17 27 775 797 6 4 5 1 1 8 9 1 168 69 7 13 15 9 7 5 12 13 6 2 11 18 495 411 15 4 63 46 21 23 5 99 18 17 11 7 1527 1671 8 32 8 6 7 7 4 1 6 46 268 434 12 12 72 37 18 23 139 93 8 8 27 33 1713 1792 14 13 43 27 17 1 28 23 17 11 1 36 745 75 2 3 26 16 2 5 1 7 3 4 2 5 4 7 3 5 116 175 12 25 17 2 15 5 29 54 217 2 15 29 3 1 11 433 245 13 4 31 1 14 8 5 14 4 2 56 573 24 12 96 33 34 21 13 66 22 5 32 3 1969 155 33

Hillsborough County MPO and Pedestrian Behavior Observation Form Location: Date: Observer: Day: S - M - T - W - TH - F - S Weather: Clear - Cloudy - Light Rain - Heavy Rain ID: ID: Time: Time: Sex: - Female Sex: - Female Age: - - - Mature Age: - - - Mature Mode: Bike - - Scooter - Rollerblade Mode: Bike - - Scooter - Rollerblade Lighting: Dawn - Daylight - Dusk - Darkness Helmet: Yes - No Helmet: Yes - No Violation: Cyclist - Pedestrian - Driver Violation: Cyclist - Pedestrian - Driver ID: ID: Time: Time: Sex: - Female Sex: - Female Age: - - - Mature Age: - - - Mature Mode: Bike - - Scooter - Rollerblade Mode: Bike - - Scooter - Rollerblade Helmet: Yes - No Helmet: Yes - No Violation: Cyclist - Pedestrian - Driver Violation: Cyclist - Pedestrian - Driver Cyclist: C1: Failure to Yield - C2: Wrong Way - C3: Riders - C4: Lighting - C5: Position - C6: Signaling - C7: Headset Pedestrian: P1: Failure to Yield - P2: Road not Sidewalk - P3: On Road With Traffic - P4: Crossing Location Driver: D1: Failure to Yield - D2: Following Too Closely (Tindale - Oliver and Associates, Inc. - March 25) Site: Page: 34