Friday, September 11, 2015

2015 Bicycle and Pedestrian Count Overview


2015 Bicycle and Pedestrian Count Overview 

The Flint Hills MPO is organizing the 2nd Annual Bicycle and Pedestrian Count for the region, following the procedures and guidelines created by the National Bicycle and Pedestrian Documentation Project (www.bikepeddocumentation.org). This yearly count aids the region in identifying areas to focus bicycle and pedestrian improvements and funding; as well as to determine the overall effectiveness of completed infrastructure projects. Below is a brief overview of the important information regarding the upcoming count.
  • The counts will be on the following days and times in September:
Tuesday, Sept 15th
11am1pm 4pm6pm
Wednesday, Sept 16th Saturday, Sept 26th
11am1pm 12pm2pm 4pm6pm
  • Locations will be determined based upon current intersections and areas that are heavily used by pedestrians and cyclists, but may be dangerous or lacking necessary infrastructure.
    •  Count will focus around pedestrian/cyclist users as a primary mode of transportation as opposed to recreational users
WHAT to BRING to YOUR COUNT LOCATION:
    • Your count packet with count sheet
    • Lawn Chair or blanket to sit on
    • Clock, watch, or cell phone to keep track of time
    • Sunscreen, Hat or Sunglasses
    • Notebook or something sturdy to write on
  • HOW TO TURN IN YOUR COUNT FORM Volunteers have several options for returning the count sheet:
      • Scan and email to FHMPO@FlintHillsRegion.org
      • Mail to: FHMPO, PO Box 514, Ogden, KS 66517
      • Drop off at the Dorothy Bramlage Library Circulation Desk MTh 9am9pm, F 9am6pm, Sat 9am5pm
      • Drop off at the Junction City Municipal Building MF 8am5pm
      • Call 8557853472, Ext 4 to make special arrangements
    • If you have any questions the day of your count, please call one of the following: Alicia Hunter at (316) 8064850 Stephanie Watts at (785) 8459050
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