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Erik West Greater Portland Council of Governments Portland, Maine

Erik West Greater Portland Council of Governments Portland, Maine. Creating an Effective School Walking Routes Study Erik West Kids and Transportation Program Greater Portland Council of Governments Portland, Maine www.gpcog.org ewest@gpcog.org. Erik West Greater Portland

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Erik West Greater Portland Council of Governments Portland, Maine

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  1. Erik West Greater Portland Council of Governments Portland, Maine Creating an Effective School Walking Routes Study Erik West Kids and Transportation Program Greater Portland Council of Governments Portland, Maine www.gpcog.org ewest@gpcog.org

  2. Erik West Greater Portland Council of Governments Portland, Maine Kids and Transportation Program Mission Statement TheKids and Transportation Program is a long-range pollution reduction effort with a goal of reducing air pollution and educating students about transportation choices, including bicycling, walking, carpooling, and riding buses, trains, ferries and alternative fuel vehicles.

  3. 1995 School Transportation Policies Report 1994 1996 Portland Safe Walking Routes Report East End Transportation Safety Report 2000 2000 1998 1998 SR2S Survey Report Summer Teacher Classes 2006 2001-3 Erik West Greater Portland Council of Governments Portland, Maine A brief history… I promise! 2002 - 2005

  4. A brief history… 1995 School Transportation Policies Report 1994 1996 Portland Safe Walking Routes Report East End Transportation Safety Report 2000 2000 1998 1998 SR2S Survey Report Summer Teacher Classes 2002 - 2005 2006 2001-3 Erik West Greater Portland Council of Governments Portland, Maine • 1994 – 2006 • Presentation Totals • 865 Class Presentations • 265 Safety Seminars • 130 Teacher Classes • 1,635 Teachers taught • 70,495 Students taught

  5. Erik West Greater Portland Council of Governments Portland, Maine School Walking Routes Portland Mainland Elementary and Middle Schools Why do students walk in the street? August 2000

  6. Erik West Greater Portland Council of Governments Portland, Maine Student Pedestrian Hazards Middle school and younger 13 schools

  7. Erik West Greater Portland Council of Governments Portland, Maine • Partners: • Portland Public Health • Portland Public Works • Portland Parking Division • Portland Parks and Recreation • Portland Schools

  8. Erik West Greater Portland Council of Governments Portland, Maine 1998 East End Transportation Safety Report Conclusions: • Motorist / Pedestrian Conflict • Bicycle Safety Concerns • Snow Removal Issues

  9. Erik West Greater Portland Council of Governments Portland, Maine Why do people walk in the street?

  10. Erik West Greater Portland Council of Governments Portland, Maine 1. Sidewalk Conditions

  11. Erik West Greater Portland Council of Governments Portland, Maine 2. Sidewalk Snow Removal

  12. Erik West Greater Portland Council of Governments Portland, Maine 3. Crossing Guards

  13. Erik West Greater Portland Council of Governments Portland, Maine 4. Communication

  14. Erik West Greater Portland Council of Governments Portland, Maine Methodology Step 1: Map based research / interview

  15. Erik West Greater Portland Council of Governments Portland, Maine Sidewalk Snow Plow Route Map

  16. Erik West Greater Portland Council of Governments Portland, Maine Example: Presumpscot School

  17. Erik West Greater Portland Council of Governments Portland, Maine City laws Practicality Equipment Sidewalk Snow Removal Shuffle

  18. Erik West Greater Portland Council of Governments Portland, Maine Crossing Guards Training and Location

  19. Erik West Greater Portland Council of Governments Portland, Maine Research Methodology Step 2: On site observation

  20. Erik West Greater Portland Council of Governments Portland, Maine Sidewalk Conditions

  21. Erik West Greater Portland Council of Governments Portland, Maine Sidewalk Conditions

  22. Erik West Greater Portland Council of Governments Portland, Maine Sidewalk Conditions

  23. Erik West Greater Portland Council of Governments Portland, Maine Sidewalk Conditions

  24. Erik West Greater Portland Council of Governments Portland, Maine Sidewalk Conditions

  25. Erik West Greater Portland Council of Governments Portland, Maine Sidewalk Conditions

  26. Erik West Greater Portland Council of Governments Portland, Maine Sidewalk Conditions

  27. Erik West Greater Portland Council of Governments Portland, Maine Sidewalk Conditions

  28. Erik West Greater Portland Council of Governments Portland, Maine Crossing Guards

  29. Erik West Greater Portland Council of Governments Portland, Maine Crossing Guards

  30. Erik West Greater Portland Council of Governments Portland, Maine Crossing Guards

  31. Erik West Greater Portland Council of Governments Portland, Maine Crossing Guards

  32. Erik West Greater Portland Council of Governments Portland, Maine Crossing Guards

  33. Erik West Greater Portland Council of Governments Portland, Maine Crossing Guards

  34. Erik West Greater Portland Council of Governments Portland, Maine Crossing Guards Crossing Guards

  35. Erik West Greater Portland Council of Governments Portland, Maine Crossing Guards

  36. Erik West Greater Portland Council of Governments Portland, Maine Temperature slips and so do Mainers Wednesday, January 5, 2000 A street sign on Portland's Eastern Promenade tells the story:

  37. Erik West Greater Portland Council of Governments Portland, Maine Temperature slips and so do Mainers Wednesday, January 5, 2000 • Even with some salt and sand on the sidewalks, it was still hazardous going for pedestrians. • As workers rushed to offices in downtown Portland, one desperate pedestrian was seen crawling along the sidewalk on Pearl Street because it was too slippery to stand. Far fewer people were hurt in car accidents in Greater Portland than in falls Tuesday.

  38. Erik West Greater Portland Council of Governments Portland, Maine Temperature slips and so do Mainers Wednesday, January 5, 2000 Far fewer people were hurt in car accidents in Greater Portland than in falls Tuesday.

  39. Erik West Greater Portland Council of Governments Portland, Maine Methodology Step 3: Review of City Laws

  40. Erik West Greater Portland Council of Governments Portland, Maine SIDEWALKS (Article VIII Sections 25-174 to 179)Property owners are responsible for removing snow and ice from the sidewalk(s) abutting their home. City ordinance does require snow to be removed within 12 - 24 hours and ice within a 6 hour period. Fine of $250 for non-compliance.

  41. Erik West Greater Portland Council of Governments Portland, Maine Parking Division (Article VIII Sections 28 to 52)Vehicles can not be parked on sidewalks or blocking crosswalks. Code Inconsistency Law enforced by Director of Parks and Public Works.

  42. Erik West Greater Portland Council of Governments Portland, Maine Methodology Step 4: Consider what users want

  43. Erik West Greater Portland Council of Governments Portland, Maine Slides

  44. Erik West Greater Portland Council of Governments Portland, Maine Adventure

  45. Erik West Greater Portland Council of Governments Portland, Maine Social Time

  46. Erik West Greater Portland Council of Governments Portland, Maine Methodology Step 4: Recommendations

  47. Erik West Greater Portland Council of Governments Portland, Maine Methodology Step 4: Recommendations • Education • Crossing Guard Training • Sidewalk repair • Sidewalk construction • Plow additional sidewalks • Open dialogue • Create baseline for further critique or action

  48. Erik West Greater Portland Council of Governments Portland, Maine Outcomes

  49. Erik West Greater Portland Council of Governments Portland, Maine

  50. Erik West Greater Portland Council of Governments Portland, Maine

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