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CHILLICOTHE CITY SCHOOLS SAFE ROUTES TO SCHOOL TRAVEL PLANS for
Allen, Mt. Logan, Tiffin & Worthington Elementary Schools January 2013
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Introduction..................................................................................................................................................... 1
Our Schools ..................................................................................................................................................... 1
Target Schools ............................................................................................................................................. 1
Community Stakeholders and the Safe Routes to School Team ................................................................. 2
Vision Statement ............................................................................................................................................. 3
Current Student Travel .................................................................................................................................... 3
District Transportation Policy ...................................................................................................................... 4
Allen Elementary ......................................................................................................................................... 4
Students Living Within Walking and Bicycling Distance of School .................................................... 4
Amount and Routes of Students Currently Walking and Bicycling to School ................................... 4
School or District Policy that Impacts Students Walking and Bicycling to School ............................. 5
School Arrival and Dismissal Process ................................................................................................ 5
Parent Attitudes Towards Walking and Bicycling to School.............................................................. 5
Safety Issues and Concerns ............................................................................................................... 6
Relevant Traffic Crashes .................................................................................................................... 6
Walking and Bicycling Encouragement Activities at the School ....................................................... 6
Mount Logan Elementary ............................................................................................................................ 6
Students Living Within Walking and Bicycling Distance of School .................................................... 6
Amount and Routes of Students Currently Walking and Bicycling to School ................................... 7
School or District Policy that Impacts Students Walking and Bicycling to School ............................. 7
School Arrival and Dismissal Process ................................................................................................ 8
Parent Attitudes Towards Walking and Bicycling to School.............................................................. 8
Safety Issues and Concerns ............................................................................................................... 8
Relevant Traffic Crashes .................................................................................................................... 8
Walking and Bicycling Encouragement Activities at the School ....................................................... 9
Tiffin Elementary ......................................................................................................................................... 9
Students Living Within Walking and Bicycling Distance of School .................................................... 9
Amount and Routes of Students Currently Walking and Bicycling to School ................................... 9
School or District Policy that Impacts Students Walking and Bicycling to School ............................. 9
School Arrival and Dismissal Process ................................................................................................ 9
Parent Attitudes Towards Walking and Bicycling to School............................................................ 10
Safety Issues and Concerns ............................................................................................................. 10
Relevant Traffic Crashes .................................................................................................................. 11
Walking and Bicycling Encouragement Activities at the School ..................................................... 11
Worthington Elementary ........................................................................................................................... 11
Students Living Within Walking and Bicycling Distance of School .................................................. 11
Amount and Routes of Students Currently Walking and Bicycling to School ................................. 11
School or District Policy that Impacts Students Walking and Bicycling to School ........................... 12
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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School Arrival and Dismissal Process .............................................................................................. 12
Parent Attitudes Towards Walking and Bicycling to School............................................................ 12
Safety Issues and Concerns ............................................................................................................. 13
Relevant Traffic Crashes .................................................................................................................. 13
Walking and Bicycling Encouragement Activities at the School ..................................................... 13
Key Issues Impacting Safe Walking and Bicycling to School .......................................................................... 13
Allen Elementary ............................................................................................................................. 13
Mount Logan Elementary................................................................................................................ 14
Tiffin Elementary ............................................................................................................................. 14
Worthington Elementary ................................................................................................................ 15
Recommended SRTS Countermeasures .......................................................................................... 15
Non‐Infrastructure Countermeasures ...................................................................................................... 15
Education ........................................................................................................................................ 16
Encouragement ............................................................................................................................... 16
Enforcement ................................................................................................................................... 16
Evaluation ....................................................................................................................................... 17
12 Month Non Infrastructure Calendar .......................................................................................... 18
Infrastructure Countermeasures .............................................................................................................. 19
Allen Elementary ............................................................................................................................. 19
Mount Logan Elementary................................................................................................................ 20
Tiffin Elementary ............................................................................................................................. 22
Worthington Elementary ................................................................................................................ 24
Public Involvement ........................................................................................................................................ 25
Final Pledge of Support ................................................................................................................................. 26
Table of Appendices
APPENDIX A – Student Radius Maps
APPENDIX B – Student Travel Tallies
APPENDIX C – Parent Surveys
APPENDIX D – Infrastructure Countermeasure Maps
APPENDIX E – Public Meeting Notice
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Safe Routes to School Program
Safe Routes to School (SRTS) program is a federally funded, community‐based initiative to create safe, convenient, and fun opportunities for children to bicycle and walk to and from schools. The program has been designed to reverse the decline in children walking and bicycling to schools, and to help address the alarming nationwide trend toward childhood obesity and inactivity.
A task SRTS Team representing diverse sectors of the City of Chillicothe was convened in May of 2012 and has met regularly since that time to develop and implement a SRTS Improvement Plan for schools in the Chillicothe City School District. The schools include Allen Elementary School, Mt. Logan Elementary School, Tiffin Elementary School, and Worthington Elementary School.
Using the five “E’s” in walking and bicycling safety: Engineering, Education, Enforcement, Encouragement and Evaluation, the task force identified how current conditions could be improved to make it safer and more attractive for children to walk and bicycle to school. Engineering refers to infrastructure projects that improve the pedestrian and bicycle environment within two miles of a school. The other E’s refer to non‐infrastructure programs that are intended to affect student or driver behavior to result in more walking and biking to school.
School District School Name School Address Grades served
Chillicothe City Schools Allen Elementary School 174 Plyleys Ln, Chillicothe, OH 45601‐2006, Ross County
Grades K‐5
Your School’s Students 2010‐2011 Average Daily
Student Enrollment
Black, non‐
Hispanic
American Indian or Alaska Native
Asian or
Pacific Islander
Hispanic Multi‐Racial
White, non‐
Hispanic
Economically Disadvantaged
Limited English
Proficient
Students with
Disabilities
Migrant
320 6.6% ‐ ‐ ‐ 9.3% 78.9% 48.2% ‐ 6.5% ‐
School District School Name School Address Grades served
Chillicothe City Schools Mt. Logan Elementary School 841 E Main St, Chillicothe, OH 45601‐3509, Ross County
Grades K‐5
Your School’s Students 2010‐2011 Average Daily
Student Enrollment
Black, non‐
Hispanic
American Indian or Alaska Native
Asian or
Pacific Islander
Hispanic Multi‐Racial
White, non‐
Hispanic
Economically Disadvantaged
Limited English
Proficient
Students with
Disabilities
Migrant
397 5.3% ‐ ‐ ‐ 14.9% 77.1% 89.3% ‐ 14.6% ‐
INTRODUCTION
SECTION 1: OUR SCHOOLS
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School District School Name School Address Grades served
Chillicothe City Schools Tiffin Elementary School 145 S Bridge St, Chillicothe, OH 45601‐6405, Ross County
Grades K‐5
Your School’s Students 2010‐2011 Average Daily
Student Enrollment
Black, non‐
Hispanic
American Indian or Alaska Native
Asian or
Pacific Islander
Hispanic Multi‐Racial
White, non‐
Hispanic
Economically Disadvantaged
Limited English
Proficient
Students with
Disabilities
Migrant
284 ‐ ‐ ‐ ‐ 9.9% 84.3% 48.2% ‐ 12% ‐
School District School Name School Address Grades served
Chillicothe City Schools Worthington Elementary School 450 Allen Ave, Chillicothe, OH 45601‐1455, Ross County
Grades K‐5
Your School’s Students 2010‐2011 Average Daily
Student Enrollment
Black, non‐
Hispanic
American Indian or Alaska Native
Asian or
Pacific Islander
Hispanic Multi‐Racial
White, non‐
Hispanic
Economically Disadvantaged
Limited English
Proficient
Students with
Disabilities
Migrant
336 8.2% ‐ ‐ ‐ 12.6% 75.3% 60.8% ‐ 6.8% ‐
Community Stakeholders and the Safe Routes to School Team:
School Representatives:
Name Email address 5 E Role:
Jason Fife, Allen Elementary Principal
[email protected] Education, Encouragement
Aaron Brown, Middle School Principal
[email protected] Education, Encouragement
Dan Staggs, High School Assistant Principal
[email protected] Education, Encouragement
Matt Thornsberry, Worthington Elementary Principal
[email protected] Education, Encouragement
Quincey Gray, Tiffin Elementary Principal
[email protected] Education, Encouragement
Elaine Domo, Mt. Logan Principal
[email protected] Education, Encouragement
Community Representatives:
Name Email address 5 E Role:
Lindsey Palmer, Parent and Integrated Services
Education, Encouragement
Local Government Representatives:
Name Email address 5 E Role:
Kathy Wolfe, Job and Family Services
Encouragement, Evaluation
Tom Day, Chillicothe City Engineer
Engineering, Evaluation
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Education Representative:
Name Email address 5 E Role:
Jon Saxton, Superintendent [email protected] Education, Encouragement
Diane Neal, Director of Secondary Curriculum
[email protected] Education, Encouragement,Evaluation
Obadiah Harris, Safe Schools Coordinator
[email protected] Education, Encouragement
Toby Walls, Guidance Counselor
[email protected] Education, Encouragement
Health Representatives:
Name Email address 5 E Role:
Terry Day, Parent and Ross County Health District
Encouragement, Evaluation
Public Safety Representatives:
Name Email address 5 E Role:
Julie Preston, Resource Officer Enforcement
Dave Weber, Ross County Sherriff's Office
Enforcement
The lead contact for our Plan is:
Name: Diane Neal, Director of Secondary Curriculum Affiliation: Chillicothe City School District Phone Number: 740‐775‐4250 Email address: [email protected] Mailing address: 235 Cherry Street, Chillicothe, Ohio 45601
This section describes information obtained from each school, regarding the potential amount of students to walk or bicycle to school; the amount of students that currently walk or bicycle to school; the routes of students that currently walk or bicycle to school; and the issues preventing students from walking or bicycling to school.
SECTION 2: OUR SRTS VISION
SECTION 3: CURRENT STUDENT TRAVEL
The team’s goal is to create and maintain a positive and safe learning environment for students,
faculty and staff.
Safe Here
Safe There
Safe Everywhere
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Chillicothe City School District
The Chillicothe City School District encompasses the City of Chillicothe, in Ross County, Ohio. District includes eight schools comprised of one preschool, four elementary schools, two middle schools, and one high school. This report focuses on the four elementary schools located in the school district: Allen Elementary School, Mount Logan Elementary School, Tiffin Elementary School, and Worthington Elementary School.
District Transportation Policy
The district provides bus transportation of students in grades K‐8 who live more than two miles from school. The district will also provide bus transportation to students who live less than two miles away and also must cross a major thoroughfare, right of way or passage without a crosswalk, overpass or underpass. In addition, the district will provide bus transportation to any kindergarten student where the school board considers a walking route to school dangerous. A full copy of the Chillicothe City School District Bus Policy is located in Appendix F.
Allen Elementary is located in a residential area, in western Chillicothe. The school fronts Plyleys Lane. The one entrance to the school connects to both the faculty parking in the back and the multipurpose loop in the front of the school.
Students Living within Walking or Bicycling Distance from School
The Safe Routes to School program defines a reasonable distance to walk to school as one (1) mile and bicycle to school as two (2) miles or closer. To better determine the potential amount of students walking and bicycling to school, the table below lists the amount of students living within specified distances from the school. This data is approximated from the Safe Routes to School Radius Map, provided by the Ohio Department of Transportation. A copy of the map is located in Appendix B.
Distance From School Number of Students % of Student Body
Within 1/4 Mile of School 5 3%
Within 1/2 Mile of School 30 16%
Within 1 Mile of School 114 61%
Within 2 Miles of School 179 96%
Amount and Route of Students Currently Walking and Bicycling to School
The school conducted a Student Travel Tally to determine travel modes and primary walking and bicycling routes to and from school. The results of the Student Travel Tally are summarized in the following table. The full student travel tally aggregate is located in Appendix B.
Walk Bike School Bus
Family Vehicle
Carpool Public Transit
Other
Number of students (morning trips)
3% 0% 31% 64% 0% 0% 2%
Number of students (afternoon trips)
3% 0% 32% 62% 0% 0% 3%
ALLEN ELEMENTARY
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Primary walking/bicycling routes
Plyleys Lane – Nelson Drive to Heritage HillEdgewood Drive – Plyleys Lane to Courtland Drive Nelson Drive – Plyleys Lane to Applewood Drive
District Policies that Impact Students Walking or Bicycling to School
A summary of the district travel policy is located on page 5. According to the policy, 96% of students live within the area not eligible for bus services. However, more students are bussed due to potential hazards along the route.
School Arrival and Dismissal Process
The form provided in this section was completed with information gathered by a SRTS team member’s observation of a typical school dismissal and from school officials.
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.).
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.
School staff members monitor dismissal to ensure students exit the 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.
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.
Although police officers do not direct traffic, they are present to enforce speeding in school zones.
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.
Parent Attitudes towards Walking and Biking
The Safe Routes to School Standard Parent Survey was conducted in May 2012. This survey provided valuable insight on parent attitudes toward students walking or bicycling to school. The top five (5) reasons, cited on the survey, that parents do not allow their children to walk or bicycle to school are listed in the table below. The full results of the survey are located in Appendix C.
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The amount and speed of traffic along Plyleys Lane is not safe for students walking along this route, or crossing this route.
The existing Plyleys Lane does not have sidewalk or sufficient shoulders to walk or bicycle safely.
The grades around the school are too steep for students to walk or bicycle.
Reasons for Not Allowing Children to Walk or Bicycle to School: Amount of Traffic Along Route
Speed of Traffic Along Route
Sidewalks or Pathways
Safety of Intersections and Crossings
Distance
Weather or Climate
Safety Issues and Concerns
The following is a list of traffic safety issues and concerns that were gathered anecdotally from the team, parents and the community at large:
Relevant Traffic Crashes
Crash data reports were recorded for routes within two (2) miles of the school, and over the most recent three (3) years for which data was available. The results are summarized below:
There were 19 total crashes within the STP study area.
The crashes resulted in 17 injuries and 0 fatalities.
The number of crashes that involved bicycles was 8.
The number of crashes that involved pedestrians was 11.
Walking and Bicycling Encouragement Activities at the School
Due to the rural setting of the school, there are currently no activities that specifically encourage walking and bicycling at the school.
Mount Logan Elementary is located in the eastern part of Chillicothe, in an area mixed with residential and commercial land use. The school is located on the corner of Main Street (US Route 50) and Cutright Drive. Access to the school is provided from both roadways.
Students Living within Walking and Bicycling Distance of School
The Safe Routes to School program defines a reasonable distance to walk to school as one (1) mile and bicycle to school as two (2) miles or closer. To better determine the potential amount of students walking and bicycling to school, the table below lists the amount of students living within specified distances from the school. This data 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 A.
Distance From School Number of Students % of Student Body
Within 1/4 Mile of School 22 9%
MOUNT LOGAN ELEMENTARY
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Within 1/2 Mile of School 175 69%
Within 1 Mile of School 245 96%
Within 2 Miles of School 252 99%
Amount and Route of Students Currently Walking and Bicycling to School
The school conducted a Student Travel Tally to determine travel modes and primary walking and bicycling routes to and from school. The results of the Student Travel Tally are summarized in the following table. The full student travel tally aggregate is located in Appendix B.
Walk Bike School Bus
Family Vehicle
Carpool Public Transit
Other
Number of students (morning trips)
17% 4% 12% 57% 0 .6% 10%
Number of students (afternoon trips)
22% 4% 13% 50% 0 .6% 11%
Primary walking/bicycling routes
Main Street – Douglas Avenue to Watt StreetCutright Drive – Main Street to East Water Street Douglas Avenue – Main Street to Columbus Street 4th Street – Watt Street to Douglas Avenue 2nd Street – North Poplar Street to Cutright Drive
School or District Policies that Impact Students Walking or Bicycling to School
A summary of the district travel policy is located on page 5. According to the policy, 99% of students live within the area not eligible for bus services. However, more students are bussed due to potential hazards along the route.
School Arrival and Dismissal Process
The form provided in this section was completed with information obtained from school officials and by
the SRTS team observing school dismissal.
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.
Busses use the access from Cutright Drive. Families with Kindergarten students pick up
students along Cutright Drive. Older students are picked up along Main Street.
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.
Kindergarten and bussed students use the rear entrance, on Cutright Drive. Other students use
the front entrance to the school, on Main Street.
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.).
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.
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Parents are concerned about distracted driving around the school.
The amount and speed of traffic along Douglas Avenue and Main Street create an undesired environment for students wishing to cross the road.
Many of the sidewalks along primary walking routes are not ADA compliant.
School staff members monitor students to ensure they exit the campus safely. Additional staff members help the younger students exit in the rear of the school.
Are there any adult crossing guards located along student walking routes? Yes, we have at least one adult crossing guard that helps students on their walking
routes. No, we do not have any adult crossing guards serving our school.
There is a crossing guard located the Main Street and Douglas Avenue.
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.
Parent Attitudes towards walking and biking
The Safe Routes to School Standard Parent Survey was conducted in May 2012. This survey provided valuable insight on parent attitudes toward students walking or bicycling to school. The top five (5) reasons, cited on the survey, that parents do not allow their children to walk or bicycle to school are listed in the table below. The full results of the survey are located in Appendix C.
Reasons for not allowing children to walk or bicycle to school: Safety of Intersections and Crossings
Amount of Traffic Along Route
Violence or Crime
Speed of Traffic Along Route
Weather or Climate
Crossing Guards
Safety Issues and Concerns
The following is a list of traffic safety issues and concerns that were gathered anecdotally from the team,
parents and the community at large:
Relevant traffic crashes
Crash data reports were recorded for routes within two (2) miles of the school, and over the most recent three (3) years for which data was available. The results are summarized below:
There were 11 total crashes within the STP study area.
The crashes resulted in 11 injuries and 0 fatalities.
The number of crashes that involved bicycles was 3.
The number of crashes that involved pedestrians was 8.
Walking and Bicycling Encouragement Activities at the School
There are currently no activities that specifically encourage walking and bicycling at the school.
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Tiffin Elementary School is located in the central part of Chillicothe, in a residential area just east of an
active railroad track. Although the school fronts South Bridge Street, vehicles enter the campus on east 5th
Street. Vehicles can exit the property onto East 5th Street, Clay Street and Sugar Street.
Students Living within Walking and Bicycling Distance of School
The Safe Routes to School program defines a reasonable distance to walk to school as one (1) mile and bicycle to school as two (2) miles or closer. To better determine the potential amount of students walking and bicycling to school, the table below lists the amount of students living within specified distances from the school. This data 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 A.
Distance From School Number of Students % of Student Body
Within 1/4 Mile of School 59 41%
Within 1/2 Mile of School 83 57%
Within 1 Mile of School 99 68%
Within 2 Miles of School 120 83%
Amount and Route of Students Currently Walking and Bicycling to School
The school conducted a Student Travel Tally to determine travel modes and primary walking and bicycling routes to and from school. The results of the Student Travel Tally are summarized in the following table. The full student travel tally aggregate is located in Appendix C.
Walk Bike School bus
Family Vehicle
Carpool Public Transit
Other
Number of students (morning trips)
27% 0.1% 34% 36% 0 0 3%
Number of students (afternoon trips)
29% 0.2% 34% 33% 0 0 4%
Primary walking/bicycling routes
7th Street – South Sugar Street to South Hickory Street 5th Street – South Sugar Street to South Hickory Street Hickory Street – East Second Street to East 8th Street
School or District Policies that Impact Students Walking or Bicycling to School
See the district travel policy on page six. According to the policy, 83% of students are not eligible for bus services. However, more students are bussed based on potential hazards along the route.
School Arrival and Dismissal Process
The form provided in this section was completed with information obtained from school officials and by the SRTS team observing school dismissal.
TIFFIN ELEMENTARY
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The speed and amount of traffic along Bridge Street creates a safety issue for students crossing this route. Parents expressed a desire for crossing guards.
The traffic signal timing at the intersection of Bridge Street and 5th Street needs to be reviewed to ensure enough time is given to the pedestrian phase.
Many of the sidewalks along primary walking routes are not ADA compliant.
Signals along Bridge Street do not have sufficient pedestrian accommodations.
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.).
Is school staff involved in either arrival or dismissal? Yes, we have school staff help students enter and exit the campus safely. No, school staff is not involved in either arrival or dismissal.
Staff members monitor students to ensure they exit the 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.
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.
Parent Attitudes Towards Walking and Biking
The Safe Routes to School Standard Parent Survey was conducted in May 2012. This survey provided
valuable insight on parent attitudes toward students walking or bicycling to school. The top five (5)
reasons, cited on the survey, that parents do not allow their children to walk or bicycle to school are listed
in the table below. The full results of the survey are located in Appendix C.
Reasons for not allowing children to walk or bicycle to school: Amount of Traffic Along Route
Violence or Crime
Speed of Traffic Along Route
Safety of Intersections or Crossings
Sidewalks or Pathways
Distance
Safety Issues and Concerns
The following is a list of traffic safety issues and concerns that were gathered anecdotally from the team, parents and the community at large:
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Relevant Traffic Crashes
Crash data reports were recorded for routes within two (2) miles of the school, and over the most recent three (3) years for which data was available. The results are summarized below:
There were 45 total crashes within the STP study area.
The crashes resulted in 42 injuries and 0 fatalities.
The number of crashes that involved bicycles was 19.
The number of crashes that involved pedestrians was 26.
Walking and Bicycling Encouragement Activities at the School
There are currently no activities that specifically encourage walking and bicycling at the school.
Worthington Elementary is located in the northwest part of Chillicothe, on the corner of Stacey Road and Allen Road. Vehicular access to the school is provided from Stacey Road. There is one driveway that provides access to the bus loop and faculty parking.
Students Living within Walking and Bicycling Distance to School
The Safe Routes to School program defines a reasonable distance to walk to school as one (1) mile and bicycle to school as two (2) miles or closer. To better determine the potential amount of students walking and bicycling to school, the table below lists the amount of students living within specified distances from the school. 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 A.
Distance From School Number of Students % of Student Body
Within 1/4 Mile of School 20 12%
Within 1/2 Mile of School 126 73%
Within 1 Mile of School 158 91%
Within 2 Miles of School 172 99%
Amount and Route of Students Currently Walking and Bicycling to School
The school conducted a Student Travel Tally to determine travel modes and primary walking and bicycling routes to and from school. The results of the Student Travel Tally, summarized in the following table, shows that students that a large percentage of students use a family vehicle to travel to school. For more information, the full student travel tally aggregate is located in Appendix B.
Walk Bike School bus
Family Vehicle
Carpool Public Transit
Other
Number of students (morning trips)
18% 1% 3% 73% 0% 2% 3%
Number of students (afternoon trips)
21% 1% 4% 68% 0% 3% 4%
Primary walking/bicycling routes
Allen Avenue – Piatt Avenue to Vine StreetStacey Road – Allen Avenue to Arch Street Arch Street – Delana Avenue to Vine Street
WORTHINGTON ELEMENTARY
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School or District Policies that Impact Students Walking or Bicycling to School
The district travel policy is summarized on page 5. According to the policy, 99% of students are not eligible for bus services. However, more are bussed due to potential hazards along the route.
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.
Although there is only one official driveway, parents use Stacey Road, Allen Avenue and the back of the school to pick up students in the afternoon.
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.).
Younger students are released approximately 10 minutes prior to the release of older students.
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.
School staff members monitor students to ensure they exit the 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.
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.
Parent Attitudes Towards Walking and Biking
The Safe Routes to School Standard Parent Survey was conducted in May 2012. This survey provided valuable insight on parent attitudes toward students walking or bicycling to school. The top five (5) reasons, cited on the survey, that parents do not allow their children to walk or bicycle to school are listed in the table below. The full results of the survey are located in Appendix C.
Reasons for not allowing children to walk or bicycle to school: Amount of Traffic Along Route
Safety of Intersections and Crossings
Speed of Traffic Along Route
Distance
Violence or Crime
Weather or Climate
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The speed of traffic along Allen Avenue is very fast, and there is little warning for school zone
The amount of traffic at the intersection of Allen Avenue and Stacy Road creates a safety issue for students crossing this intersection. A crossing guard is desired in this location.
Drivers behavior is a concern in the school area
Safety Issues and Concerns
The following is a list of traffic safety issues and concerns that were gathered anecdotally from the team,
parents and the community at large:
Relevant Traffic Crashes
Crash data reports were recorded for routes within two (2) miles of the school, and over the most recent three (3) years for which data was available. The results are summarized below:
There were 40 total crashes within the STP study area.
The crashes resulted in 36 injuries and 0 fatalities.
The number of crashes that involved bicycles was 20.
The number of crashes that involved pedestrians was 20.
Walking and Bicycling Encouragement Activities at the School
There are currently no activities that specifically encourage walking or bicycling at the school.
This section summarizes the top five key issues impacting safe walking and bicycling to school. The SRTS team compiled information from the previous section, walk audits, and public involvement to determine the list of the top five issues for each school.
Allen Elementary
Issue/Description 1. Sidewalks and Pathways
There is no safe pathway provided for students to walk or bicycle to school.
The roadways around the school have minimal shoulders, and do not create a safe environment for pedestrian activity.
2. Driver Behavior
The speed and amount of traffic along the route create a safety concern for students who may walk or bicycle to school.
3. Safety of Intersections and Crossings
Many students that walk or bicycle to school would need to cross Plyleys Lane. Parents do not feel it is safe to cross this roadway without an adult.
3. Distance/Time/Terrain
The distance and steep grades around the school are not supportive of students walking or bicycling to school.
Some parents do not have time to walk with their child to school.
4. Violence/Crime
Parents are concerned about students’ exposure to strangers, crime and/or bullying if they allow their student to walk or bicycle to school.
5. Encouragement
Due to the pedestrian environment around the school, students are in a routine of using a school bus or family vehicle for transportation.
Some students are not encouraged to walk or bicycle to school.
SECTION 4: KEY ISSUES IMPACTING SAFE WALKING AND BICYCLING TO SCHOOL
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Mount Logan Elementary
Issue/Description 1. Safety of Intersections and Crossings
Many students who walk or bicycle to school would need to cross Main Street. Parents do not feel it is safe to cross this roadway without an adult.
Existing intersections do not have sufficient pedestrian accommodations.
2. Driver Behavior
Many students travel along Main Street and Douglas Avenue to school. Many parents feel that the speed and amount of traffic along these routes does not create a safe environment for walking and bicycling.
3. Violence/Crime
Many parents feel that the area surrounding the school is not safe for children to walk or bicycle alone, due to the amount of criminal activity.
4. Education
Some students need more education on pedestrian safety before they are comfortable allowing students to walk or bicycle alone.
5. Distance
Many students do not live close enough to walk or bicycle to school alone.
Tiffin Elementary
Issue/Description 1. Driver Behavior
The speed and amount of traffic along primary walking routes creates a safety concern, particularly on Bridge Street.
2. Safety of Intersections and Crossings
Many students that walk or bicycle to school would need to cross Bridge Street. The traffic along this route can discourage parents from allowing students to cross without an adult.
The intersections along primary walking routes do not have sufficient pedestrian accommodations. This includes signalized and non‐signalized intersections.
4. Distance
Some students do not live close enough to walk or bicycle to school alone.
4. Violence/Crime
Some parents feel that the area surrounding the school is not safe for children to walk or bicycle, due to criminal activity.
5. Education
Some students need more education on pedestrian safety before they are comfortable allowing students to walk or bicycle alone.
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Worthington Elementary
Issue/Description 1. Driver Behavior
The speed and amount of traffic along primary walking routes creates a safety concern, particularly on Allen Avenue.
Some drivers around the school are not mindful of students walking or bicycling.
2. Safety of Intersections and Crossings
Many students that walk or bicycle to school would need to cross Allen Avenue. The traffic along this roadway can discourage parents from allowing students to cross without an adult.
Existing walking routes at intersections are in poor condition.
3. Distance
Some students do not live close enough to walk or bicycle to school alone.
5. Violence/Crime
Some parents feel that the area surrounding the school is not safe for children to walk or bicycle alone.
5. Education
Some students need more education on pedestrian safety before they are comfortable allowing students to walk or bicycle alone.
This chapter discusses issues that impact walking and bicycling to Chillicothe City Schools and proposes countermeasures for addressing them.
The issues covered in this chapter were identified through discussions with the SRTS Team; responses to principal and parent surveys; walk audits at each school; evaluation of written documents detailing city and school district plans, policies, procedures, and programs; and evaluation of data provided by the state, city, and school district.
Non‐infrastructure Countermeasure Recommendations
In order to emphasize the multifaceted approach necessary to address identified issues, countermeasures are categorized based on the “5 Es” (education, enforcement, encouragement, engineering, and evaluation). Non‐infrastructure countermeasures represent four of the “5 Es” (education, enforcement, encouragement, and evaluation). A calendar is provided to show the month anticipated to implement the non‐infrastructure countermeasures planned for the next 12 months.
The last of the “5Es,” Engineering, is represented in the non‐infrastructure tables. These tables provide information on the approximate cost, priority, and a general timeframe anticipated for implementation.
SECTION 5: RECOMMENDED SRTS COUNTERMEASURES
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EDUCATION COUNTERMEASURES:
EDUCATION Issue Countermeasure
Students do not know how to safely walk and bicycle to school
Incorporate Safety into Curriculum. Add safety into our back to school program for grades K‐2. The first year, targeting our incoming Kindergarten students and parents.
Parents and students do not know benefits of walking/bicycling to school
Educate students on the academic and health benefits of physical activity and develop a bicycle education program in our health and PE curriculum.
Students do not know how to safely walk and bicycle to school
Promote ODOT’s Every Move You Make, Make It Safe Campaign
Parents concern over student safety Walking School Bus training for parents
Medium and long term strategies (past 12 months):
1. Continue to find new ways to incorporate pedestrian safety into the curriculum 2. Continue to educate students on the academic and health benefits of physical activity 3. Annually promote ODOT’s, “Every Move You Make, Make It Safe” campaign
ENCOURAGEMENT COUNTERMEASURES:
ENCOURAGEMENT Issue Countermeasure
Parents concern over student safety Establish a Walking School Bus
Parents and students do not know benefits of walking/bicycling to school
Participate in Walk to School Day
Parents and students do not know benefits of walking/bicycling to school
Participate in Bike to School Day
Medium and long term strategies (past 12 months):
1. Establish Walking School Bus at the beginning of every school year 2. Annually participate in Walk to School Day 3. Annually participate in Bike to School Day
ENFORCEMENT COUNTERMEASURES:
ENFORCEMENT Issue Countermeasure
Driver Behavior Provide Crossing Guards at Key Intersectionsthrough the AAA Crossing Guard Program
Driver Behavior Establish Double Fines for Speeding in School Zones
Driver Behavior Increase Patrol Activities near Schools During Arrival and Dismissal
Medium and long term strategies (past 12 months):
1. Maintain crossing guards at key intersections 2. Continue to enforce double fines for speeding in school zones 3. Continue increased patrol activities during arrival and dismissal
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EVALUATION COUNTERMEASURES:
Evaluation Countermeasures are proactive measures that sustain the benefits of the Student Travel Plan. These countermeasures are necessary to evaluate the effectiveness of the recommended countermeasures and keep the Student Travel Plan relevant to future students.
EVALUATION Issue Countermeasure
Sustainability of the Student Travel Plan Conduct Parent Surveys
Sustainability of the Student Travel Plan Conduct Student Tallies
Sustainability of the Student Travel Plan Evaluate and Update the Plan
Medium and long term strategies (past 12 months):
1. Conduct Parent Surveys, Annually 2. Conduct Student Tallies, Annually 3. Evaluate and Update the Plan as Needed
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Your 12‐Month SRTS Non‐Infrastructure Activity Calendar
Non‐Infrastructure Countermeasure
Jun Jul Aug Sept Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May
Participate in Walk to School Day PLAN xLead: School Nurses, Education, Encouragement
IMPLEMENT x
Conduct student travel tallies and Parent Surveys
PLAN X
Lead: Director, Principals, Evaluation
IMPLEMENT X
Educate on Academic and Health Benefits of Physical Activity
PLAN x x
Lead: Health and PE Teachers, Nurses, Education, Encouragement
IMPLEMENT x
Promote ODOT’s Every Move You Make, Make It Safe Campaign
PLAN X
Lead: Health and PE Teachers, Education, Encouragement
IMPLEMENT X
Establish a Walking School Bus PLAN X
Lead: Building Principals, Education, Encouragement
IMPLEMENT X X X X X X X X x
Participate in Bike to School Day PLAN X
Lead: School Nurses, Education, Encouragement
IMPLEMENT X
Provide Crossing Guards at Key Intersections
PLAN X X
Lead: Director, Principals, Local Agencies, Enforcement, Engagement
IMPLEMENT X X X X X X X X X
Establish Double Fines in School Zones
PLAN X X
Lead: Superintendent, Mayor, City Council, Enforcement
IMPLEMENT X X X X X X X X X X
Increase Patrol Activities near schools
PLAN X X
Lead: Superintendent, Mayor, City Police, City Council, Enforcement
IMPLEMENT X X X X X X X X X X
Evaluate and Update Travel Plan PLAN X
Lead: Director and Safe Schools Committee, Evaluation
IMPLEMENT X
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Infrastructure Countermeasure Recommendations
The team has identified engineering strategies that are appropriate and feasible. The table below summarizes this information and provides a preliminary cost estimate. Each strategy is classified by timeframe, priority and estimated cost:
Timeframes indicate the time it will take to implement the strategy (Short Term: 0‐3 years, Medium Term: 4‐7 years or Long Term: 8+ years).
The priority of the project was determined through public input, and classified as High, Medium or Low Priority.
The estimated cost of the project include design fees, and is classified as high, medium or low cost (Low Cost: $20,000 or below, Medium Cost: $20,000 to $150,000 and High Cost: $150,000 or above).
A map of the recommended infrastructure countermeasures for each school is provided in Appendix E.
ALLEN ELEMENTARY
Location Need Countermeasure Timeframe Priority Responsible Party
Estimated Cost
Possible Funding Source
Status
Allen Elementary School Campus
There is insufficient bicycle storage for students that ride bicycles to school
Install U shaped bicycle racks Short Term Low City of Chillicothe
Low Cost$5,000
ODOT SRTS funds
Plyleys Lane at Edgewood Drive and approximately 400 feet north of Nelson Drive
Drivers along Plyleys Lane need additional warning of activity in the school zone.
Update school flashers and replace the existing SCHOOL pavement markings.
Short Term High City of Chillicothe
Low Cost$20,000
ODOT SRTS funds
Plyleys Lane – Edgewood Drive to Shore Street on the west side of the roadway
High traffic speeds and the absence of a safe place to walk along Plyleys Lane create a safety concern for students walking or bicycling to school.
Install approximately 2,400feet of 5 foot wide sidewalk along Plyleys Lane on the west side of the roadway.
MediumTerm
High City of Chillicothe
High Cost$185,000
ODOT SRTS funds
Plyleys Lane – Shore Drive to Heritage Hill on the east side of the roadway.
High traffic speeds and the absence of a safe place to walk along Plyleys Lane create a safety concern for students walking or bicycling to school.
Install approximately 600 feet of 5 foot wide sidewalk along the east side of Plyleys Lane.
Long Term High City of Chillicothe
High Cost$160,000
ODOT SRTS funds
Edgewood Drive – Plyleys Lane to Courtland Drive, on the south side of the roadway
There is no place provided for students to walk or bicycle along Edgewood Drive.
Install approximately 1,800 feet of 5 foot wide sidewalks along Edgewood Drive on the south side of the roadway.
MediumTerm
Medium City of Chillicothe
High Cost$170,000
ODOT SRTS funds
Plyleys Lane from Edgewood Drive to Nelson Drive on the west side of the roadway.
High traffic speeds and the absence of a safe place to walk along Plyleys Lane create a safety concern for students walking and bicycling to school.
Install approximately 550 feet of 5 foot wide sidewalk along Plyleys Lane on the west side of the roadway.
Short Term High City of Chillicothe
Medium Cost$25,000
ODOT SRTS funds
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Location Need Countermeasure Timeframe Priority Responsible Party
Estimated Cost
Possible Funding Source
Status
Plyleys Lane at Nelson Drive/School Exit
The existing sidewalk and crosswalk at the exit of the school does not connect to Nelson Drive.
Install approximately 100 feet of 5 foot wide sidewalks along the south side of the school exit, relocate existing crosswalk, and install ADA compliant ramps
Short Term Medium City of Chillicothe
Low Cost$6,000
ODOT SRTS funds
Plyleys Lane at Randall Drive
The crosswalk across the Randall Drive approach is not clearly marked.
Install a new crosswalk and stop bar across the Randall Drive approach.
Short Term High City of Chillicothe
Low Cost$1,000
ODOT SRTS funds
Plyleys Lane at Edgewood Drive
The existing curb ramps are not ADA compliant and the intersection striping is faded
Install new ADA curb ramps and upgrade intersection striping
Medium Term
High City of Chillicothe
Low Cost$5,000
ODOT SRTS funds
Plyleys Lane at Edgewood Drive
The existing speed and volume of traffic along Plyleys Lane make it unsafe to cross the road. However, this is a key intersection for students that walk or bicycle to school.
Study the intersection for a flashing beacon at the intersection of Plyleys Lane and Edgewood Drive.
Short Term High City of Chillicothe
Medium Cost$18,000
ODOT SRTS funds
Plyleys Lane at Shore Drive
The existing speed and volume of traffic along Plyleys Lane make it unsafe to cross the road. However, this is a key intersection for students that walk or bicycle to school.
Study the intersection for a flashing beacon at the intersection of Plyleys Lane and Shore Drive
Short Term High City of Chillicothe
Medium Cost$18,000
ODOT SRTS funds.
Plyleys Lane ‐ Edgewood drive to a location approximately 200 feet north, on the east side of the roadway
Existing sidewalk is in disrepair and not compliant with ADA standards
Replace sidewalk with new sidewalk compliant with ADA and SRTS standards, where necessary
Medium Term
Low City of Chillicothe
Low Cost$5,000
ODOT SRTS funds
Nelson Drive – Applewood Drive to Plyleys Lane
There is no place provided for students to walk along this route
Install approximately 1,500 feet of sidewalk along the south side of Nelson Drive
Long Term Medium City of Chillicothe
$90,000 ODOT SRTS funds
MOUNT LOGAN ELEMENTARY
Location Need Countermeasure Timeframe Priority Responsible Party
Estimated Cost
Possible Funding Source
Status
Mount Logan Elementary Campus
There is insufficient bicycle storage for students that ride bicycles to school.
Install U Shaped bicycle racks on the campus
Short Term Low City of Chillicothe
Low Cost$5,000
ODOT SRTS funds
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Location Need Countermeasure Timeframe Priority Responsible Party
Estimated Cost
Possible Funding Source
Status
Main Street – approximately 200 feet west of Cutright Drive and at Logan Street
Drivers along Main Street need additional warning of activity in the school zone.
Upgrade existing school flashers, and replace SCHOOL pavement marking.
Short Term High City of Chillicothe
Low Cost$20,000
ODOT SRTS funds
Main Street at Cutright Drive, Douglas Avenue and Watt Street
There is no pedestrian signal at the existing traffic signal, and crosswalks need to be upgraded
Install countdown pedestrian signals to the existing traffic signals, and upgrade intersection striping
Short Term High City of Chillicothe
Medium$45,000
ODOT SRTS funds
Douglas Avenue at 4th Street, Fleet
Street, and Gilmore Street/Monroe Street
Curb ramps are not ADA compliant, and there is no marked crossing of controlled approaches
Install ADA compliant curb ramps, crosswalks, and stop bars across controlled approaches
Short Term High City of Chillicothe
Low$20,000
ODOT SRTS funds
Douglas Avenue at Akron Street
Curb ramps are not ADA compliant, and there is no marked crossing of Akron Street
Install a crosswalk across the Akron Street approach, stop bars and ADA compliant Curb Ramps
Medium Term
High City of Chillicothe
Low$4,000
ODOT SRTS funds
Douglas Avenue at Madison Avenue and Dayton Street
Pedestrian crossings of controlled approaches are not delineated.
Install a crosswalk and stop bars across controlled approaches
Medium Term
Low City of Chillicothe
Low$2,000
ODOT SRTS funds
Douglas Avenue at Jefferson Avenue, Cleveland Avenue, Adams Avenue/Columbus Street
Curb ramps are not ADA compliant and the pedestrian crossing of controlled approaches are not delineated
Install ADA compliant curb ramps, stop bars, and crosswalks across controlled approaches
Medium Term
Low City of Chillicothe
Low$14,000
ODOT SRTS funds
Watt Street at 2nd
Street, 4th Street
and 5th Street
Curb ramps are not ADA compliant and pavement markings are faded.
Install ADA compliant curb ramps, crosswalks and stop bars across controlled approaches.
Medium Term
Medium
City of Chillicothe
Low$20,000
ODOT SRTS funds
Wade Street at Main Street and 4
th
Street
Some curb ramps are not ADA compliant, pavement markings are faded, and there is no marked crossing of controlled approaches.
Install ADA compliant curb ramps, crosswalks and stop bars across controlled approaches.
Short Term Medium City of Chillicothe
Low$6,000
ODOT SRTS funds
Poplar Street at 2nd
Street, Main Street and 4
th Street
Curb ramps are not ADA compliant and there is no marked crossing at controlled approaches
Install new crosswalks, stop bars and ADA compliant curb ramps across controlled approaches
Short Term High City of Chillicothe
Low$15,000
ODOT SRTS funds
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Location Need Countermeasure Timeframe Priority Responsible Party
Estimated Cost
Possible Funding Source
Status
Cutright Drive at Water Street
Curb ramps are not ADA compliant and crosswalks are in disrepair
Install new crosswalks, stop bars and ADA compliant curb ramps across all approaches of the intersection
Short Term High City of Chillicothe
Low$7,000
ODOT SRTS funds
2nd Street at
Prospect Street There are no pavement markings at the intersection
Install new crosswalks and stop bars across controlled approaches
Short Term High City of Chillicothe
Low$1,000
ODOT SRTS funds
Main Street at Logan Street
There are no pavement markings at the intersection
Install new crosswalks and stop bars across controlled approach
Short Term High City of Chillicothe
Low$1,000
ODOT SRTS funds
2nd Street at
Cutright Drive The existing pavement markings are in disrepair, and not compliant with MUTCD standards.
Install new crosswalks and stop bars across each approach.
Short Term High City of Chillicothe
Low$1,000
ODOT SRTS funds
TIFFIN ELEMENTARY
Location Need Countermeasure Timeframe Priority Responsible Party
Estimated Cost
Possible Funding Source
Status
Tiffin Elementary Campus
There is insufficient bicycle storage for students that ride bicycles to school.
Install U Shaped bicycle racks on the campus
Short Term Low City of Chillicothe
Low Cost$5,000
ODOT SRTS funds
South Bridge Street approximately 250 feet north of 5
th Street
and approximately 400 feet south of 7
th Street
Drivers along South Bridge Street need additional warning of activity in the school zone.
Upgrade existing school flasher, and replace SCHOOL pavement marking.
Short Term High City of Chillicothe
Low Cost$20,000
ODOT SRTS funds
Hickory Street at 2nd
Street Curb ramps are not ADA compliant, there is no marked crossing at this intersection and water does not drain away from the curb ramps a the intersection, causing water to pond and sometimes freeze around curb ramps
Install new crosswalks and stop bars across all approaches; install ADA compliant curb ramps and new drainage inlets at each corner of the intersection
Short Term High City of Chillicothe
Low Cost$10,000
ODOT SRTS funds
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Location Need Countermeasure Timeframe Priority Responsible Party
Estimated Cost
Possible Funding Source
Status
Hickory Street at Main Street
There is no pedestrian signal at the existing traffic signal, curb ramps are not ADA compliant and crosswalks need to be upgraded
Install countdown pedestrian signal to the existing traffic signal, upgrade crosswalk striping and install stop bars at all approaches.
Short Term High City of Chillicothe
Low Cost$15,000
ODOT SRTS funds
Hickory Street at 4th
Street and 5th Street
Curb ramps are not ADA compliant and there is no marked crossing of controlled approaches
Install ADA compliant curb ramps, crosswalks and stop bars across controlled approaches
Short Term High City of Chillicothe
Low Cost$10,000
ODOT SRTS funds
Hickory Street at 7th
Street Curb ramps are not ADA compliant and there is no marked crossing at the intersection.
Install ADA compliant curb ramps, crosswalks and stop bars across all approaches.
Short Term High City of Chillicothe
Low Cost$7,000
ODOT SRTS funds
Bridge Street at 5th
Street and 7th Street
There is no pedestrian signal at the existing traffic signals, curb ramps are not ADA compliant and crosswalks need to be upgraded.
Install countdown pedestrian signal to the existing traffic signal; upgrade crosswalk striping and install stop bars at all approaches
Short Term High City of Chillicothe
Medium Cost$30,000
ODOT SRTS funds
Sugar Street at 5th
Street, Clay Street and 7th Street
Curb ramps are not ADA compliant and there are no marked crossings
Install ADA compliant curb ramps, crosswalks and a stop bars across controlled approaches.
Short Term Medium City of Chillicothe
Low Cost$12,000
ODOT SRTS funds
Ewing Street at 5th
Street and 7th Street
Curb ramps are not ADA compliant, pavement markings are in disrepair, and there are some drainage issues at 5
th Street
Install ADA compliant curb ramps, crosswalks and stop bars across controlled approaches.
Short High City of Chillicothe
Low Cost$20,000
ODOT SRTS funds
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Location Need Countermeasure Timeframe Priority Responsible Party
Estimated Cost
Possible Funding Source
Status
Worthington Elementary Campus
There is insufficient bicycle storage for students that ride bicycles to school.
Install U Shaped bicycle racks on the campus
Short Term Low City of Chillicothe
Low Cost$5,000
ODOT SRTS funds
Allen Avenue approximately 50 feet east of Ringwald Street and approximately 150 feet west of Stacey Road
Drivers along Allen Avenue need additional warning of activity in the school zone.
Upgrade existing school flasher, and replace SCHOOL pavement marking.
Short High City of Chillicothe
Low Cost$20,000
ODOT SRTS funds
Vine Street at Laurel Street, Allen Avenue, and Metzger Street
Curb ramps are not ADA compliant and crosswalk striping is in disrepair.
Install ADA compliant curb ramps, crosswalks, and stop bars across controlled approaches
Short High City of Chillicothe
Low Cost$15,000
ODOT SRTS funds
Vine Street at Chestnut Street and Mill Street
Curb ramps are not ADA compliant and crosswalk striping is in disrepair.
Install ADA compliant curb ramps, crosswalks, and stop bars across controlled approaches
Short Low City of Chillicothe
Low Cost$16,000
ODOT SRTS funds
Vine Street at Arch Street There is no pedestrian signal at the existing traffic signal, curb ramps are not ADA compliant and intersection striping is in disrepair.
Install a pedestrian signal to the existing traffic signal, ADA compliant curb ramps on all four corners and update striping at the intersection.
Short High City of Chillicothe
Low Cost$15,000
ODOT SRTS funds
Allen Avenue at Stacey Road/Stafford Road Delano Avenue and Piatt Avenue
Curb ramps are not ADA compliant and intersection pavement markings are in disrepair.
Install ADA compliant curb ramps and update intersection striping at controlled approaches
Short High City of Chillicothe
Low Cost$17,000
ODOT SRTS funds
Stacey Road at Arch Street and Laurel Street
Curb ramps are not ADA compliant and crosswalk striping is in disrepair.
Install ADA compliant curb ramps and new crosswalks across Stacy Road and the eastern Arch Street approach.
Short High City of Chillicothe
Low Cost$8,000
ODOT SRTS funds
Arch Street at McKell Road and Cherry Street
Curb ramps are not ADA compliant and crosswalk striping is in disrepair.
Install ADA compliant curb ramps and new crosswalks across controlled approaches.
Short High City of Chillicothe
Low Cost$9,000
ODOT SRTS funds
Arch Street at Delano Avenue
Curb ramps are not ADA compliant and crosswalk striping is in disrepair.
Install ADA compliant curb ramps and new crosswalks across each approach.
Short High City of Chillicothe
$8,000 ODOT SRTS funds
WORTHINGTON ELEMENTARY
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Summary of Estimated Countermeasure Costs by School and Priority
Public Input Process: Presented at a Public Meeting at the Chillicothe Middle School
Date: October 9, 2012, 6:30 PM
Target Audience: Parents, School Staff and the SRTS Team
Key Input Received:
Non Infrastructure countermeasures were presented. The team worked to finalize the countermeasures and the associated activity calendar.
The infrastructure countermeasures were ranked according to stakeholder input.
Allen Elementary
Mount Logan Elementary
Tiffin Elementary
Worthington Elementary
All Schools
High Priority $432,000 $113,000 $112,000 $92,000 $749,000
Medium Priority
$266,000 $26,000 $12,000 $0 $304,000
Low Priority $10,000 $21,000 $5,000 $21,000 $57,000
Total $708,000 $160,000 $129,000 $113,000 $1,110,000
STEP 6: PUBLIC INPUT
APPENDIX A: STUDENT RADIUS MAPS
SAFE ROUTES TO SCHOOL
Worthington Elementary School - Ross County
0 1500 3000 4500Feet
0 8 16 24To WalkMinutes
City Boundary
Roads by Type
Interstates
US Routes
State Routes
Local Roads
School Location
School District
Students1.0 Mile Radius
1.0 to 2.0 Mile Radius
There are 158 students within a 1.0 mile radius of theWorthington Elementary School. There are 14students between 1.0 mile and 2.0 miles. The totalenrollment of the school is 173 students.
SAFE ROUTES TO SCHOOL
Tiffin Elementary School - Ross County
0 1500 3000 4500Feet
0 8 16 24To WalkMinutes
City Boundary
Roads by Type
Interstates
US Routes
State Routes
Local Roads
School Location
School District
Students1.0 Mile Radius
1.0 to 2.0 Mile Radius
There are 99 students within a 1.0 mile radius of theTiffin Elementary School. There are 21 studentsbetween 1.0 mile and 2.0 miles. The total enrollment ofthe school is 145 students.
SAFE ROUTES TO SCHOOL
Mt. Logan Elementary School - Ross County
0 1500 3000 4500Feet
0 8 16 24To WalkMinutes
City Boundary
Roads by Type
Interstates
US Routes
State Routes
Local Roads
School Location
School District
Students1.0 Mile Radius
1.0 to 2.0 Mile Radius
There are 245 students within a 1.0 mile radius of theMt. Logan Elementary School. There are 7 studentsbetween 1.0 mile and 2.0 miles. The total enrollment ofthe school is 254 students.
SAFE ROUTES TO SCHOOL
Allen Elementary School - Ross County
0 1500 3000 4500Feet
0 8 16 24To WalkMinutes
City Boundary
Roads by Type
Interstates
US Routes
State Routes
Local Roads
School Location
School District
Students1.0 Mile Radius
1.0 to 2.0 Mile Radius
There are 114 students within a 1.0 mile radius of theAllen Elementary School. There are 65 studentsbetween 1.0 mile and 2.0 miles. The total enrollment ofthe school is 186 students.
APPENDIX B: STUDENT TRAVEL TALLIES
Tally Report SummaryProgram Name: Chillicothe City School District Month and Year Collected: May 2012
School Name: Worthington Elementary School Set ID: 9561
School Enrollment: 336 Date Report Generated: 08/21/2012
Enrollment within Grades Targeted by SRTS Program: 336 Number of ClassroomsIncluded in Report:
11
Number of Classrooms in School: 10
This report contains information from parents about their children's trip to and from school. The data used in this report were collected using thein-class Student Travel Tally questionnaire from the National Center for Safe Routes to School.
Morning and Afternoon Travel Mode Comparison
Morning and Afternoon Travel Mode Comparison
Numberof Trips Walk Bike School
BusFamilyVehicle Carpool Transit Other
Morning 376 18% 1% 3% 73% 0% 2% 3%
Afternoon 394 21% 1% 4% 68% 0% 3% 4%
Percentages may not total 100% due to rounding.
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Tally Report SummaryProgram Name: Chillicothe City School District Month and Year Collected: May 2012
School Name: Tiffin Elementary School Set ID: 9560
School Enrollment: 284 Date Report Generated: 08/21/2012
Enrollment within Grades Targeted by SRTS Program: 284 Number of ClassroomsIncluded in Report:
12
Number of Classrooms in School: 10
This report contains information from parents about their children's trip to and from school. The data used in this report were collected using thein-class Student Travel Tally questionnaire from the National Center for Safe Routes to School.
Morning and Afternoon Travel Mode Comparison
Morning and Afternoon Travel Mode Comparison
Numberof Trips Walk Bike School
BusFamilyVehicle Carpool Transit Other
Morning 682 27% 0.1% 34% 36% 0% 0% 3%
Afternoon 649 29% 0.2% 34% 33% 0% 0% 4%
Percentages may not total 100% due to rounding.
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Tally Report SummaryProgram Name: Chillicothe City School District Month and Year Collected: May 2012
School Name: Mt. Logan Elementary School Set ID: 9559
School Enrollment: 397 Date Report Generated: 08/21/2012
Enrollment within Grades Targeted by SRTS Program: 397 Number of ClassroomsIncluded in Report:
13
Number of Classrooms in School: 10
This report contains information from parents about their children's trip to and from school. The data used in this report were collected using thein-class Student Travel Tally questionnaire from the National Center for Safe Routes to School.
Morning and Afternoon Travel Mode Comparison
Morning and Afternoon Travel Mode Comparison
Numberof Trips Walk Bike School
BusFamilyVehicle Carpool Transit Other
Morning 525 17% 4% 12% 57% 0% 0.6% 10%
Afternoon 510 22% 4% 13% 50% 0% 0.6% 11%
Percentages may not total 100% due to rounding.
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Tally Report SummaryProgram Name: Chillicothe City School District Month and Year Collected: May 2012
School Name: Allen Elementary School Set ID: 9558
School Enrollment: 320 Date Report Generated: 08/21/2012
Enrollment within Grades Targeted by SRTS Program: 320 Number of ClassroomsIncluded in Report:
12
Number of Classrooms in School: 10
This report contains information from parents about their children's trip to and from school. The data used in this report were collected using thein-class Student Travel Tally questionnaire from the National Center for Safe Routes to School.
Morning and Afternoon Travel Mode Comparison
Morning and Afternoon Travel Mode Comparison
Numberof Trips Walk Bike School
BusFamilyVehicle Carpool Transit Other
Morning 507 3% 0% 31% 64% 0% 0% 2%
Afternoon 479 3% 0% 32% 62% 0% 0% 3%
Percentages may not total 100% due to rounding.
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APPENDIX C: PARENT SURVEYS
Parent Survey SummaryProgram Name: Chillicothe City School District Month and Year
Collected:May 2012
School Name: Worthington ElementarySchool
Set ID: 8106
School Enrollment: 336 Date Report Generated: 08/21/2012
Enrollment within Grades Targeted by SRTSProgram:
336 Number ofQuestionnairesAnalyzed for Report:
96
Number of Questionnaires Distributed: 300
This report contains information from parents about their children's trip to and from school. The report also reflectsparents' perceptions regarding whether walking and bicycling to school is appropriate for their child. The data used in thisreport were collected using the Survey about Walking and Biking to School for Parents form from the National Center forSafe Routes to School.
Sex of children for parents that provided information
Page 1 of 13
Issues reported to affect the decision to not allow a child to walk or bike to/from school byparents of children who do not walk or bike to/from school
Issues reported to affect the decision to allow a child to walk or bike to/from school byparents of children who already walk or bike to/from school
Page 8 of 13
Issues reported to affect the decision to allow a child to walk or bike to/from school byparents of children who already walk or bike to/from school
Issue Child does not walk/bike to school Child walks/bikes to school
Amount of Traffic Along Route 69% 43%
Safety of Intersections and Crossings 66% 43%
Speed of Traffic Along Route 65% 29%
Distance 62% 79%
Violence or Crime 54% 7%
Weather or climate 52% 29%
Crossing Guards 46% 21%
Time 25% 14%
Convenience of Driving 25% 7%
Sidewalks or Pathways 23% 29%
Adults to Bike/Walk With 12% 7%
Child's Participation in After School Programs 11% 21%
Number of Respondents per Category 65 14
No response: 17Note:--Factors are listed from most to least influential for the 'Child does not walk/bike to school' group.--Each column may sum to > 100% because respondent could select more than issue--The calculation used to determine the percentage for each issue is based on the 'Number of Respondents per Category' withinthe respective columns (Child does not walk/bike to school and Child walks/bikes to school.) If comparing percentages betweenthe two columns, please pay particular attention to each column's number of respondents because the two numbers can differdramatically.
Page 9 of 13
Comments Section
SurveyID Comment
869214 DO NOT FEEL IT IS SAFE. SOMEONE TRIED TO GET MY OLDEST DAUGHTER TO GET INTO A CAR (WITHIN50 FEET OF OUR HOME). CHILDREN NEED TO BE ESCORTED BY PARENT IF WALKING. QUESTION #9 -10TH GRADE
869227 QUESTION #10 - CHILDS DISABILITY
869257 DON'T LIKE HOW MRS. ROE CLASS IS ALWAYS THE LAST CLASS TO LEAVE THE BUILDING
869269 I BELIEVE WALKING/RIDING TO SCHOOL SHOULD BE FULLY SUPPORTED AND ENCOURAGED. I WILL HELPIN ANY WAY
869278 I WOULDN'T ALLOW MY CHILD TO WALK ALONE. HOWEVER I DO WALK HER HOME SOMETIMES.
869286 I WOULD NOT ALLOW MY CHILDREN TO WALK OR RIDE TO SHOOL DUE TO POTENTIAL OR ESTABLISHEDPEDIPHILES.
869294 TRAFFIC ALONG ALLEN AVE IS VERY FAST AT TIMES. A BLINKING YELLOW AT THE SCHOOL ZONE. SIGNSMIGHT HELP SLOW DOWN CARELESS DRIVERS.
869251 WE ARE ENROLLED THROUGH OPEN ENROLLMENT. WALKING OR BIKING IS NO OPTION TO OUR FAMILYRIGHT NOW.
869255 IF CROSSING GUARDS WERE PRESENT I WOULD ALLOW HIM TO RIDE/WALK AT A SOONER TIME.
869289 *WOULD FEEL MUCH SAFER IF THERE WERE A CROSSING GUARD BACK ON ALLEN AVE AT STACEY. WHENPICKING MY CHILD UP ON OCCASION HAVE SEEN DRIVERS NOT PAYING ATTENTION AND CHILDREN NOTLOOKING AT CROSSWALK.
869302 BRING BACK THE CROSSING GUARDS!!
869245 INTERSECTIONS ARE DANGEROUS! CARS ARE NOT STOPPING AT INTERSECTIONS. SAD PART IT ISUSUALLY A PARENT PICKING UP THEIR CHILD AND THEY ARE TOO BUSY CONVERSATING ON A PHONEAND NOT WATCHING TRAFFIC!
869287 WEATHER IS MY BIGGEST ISSUE. WE DO LIVE ON A BUSY STREET WHERE CARS OFTEN GO TOO FAST.
869212 NO LONGER A CROSSING GUARD WHERE THERE USED TO BE ONE.
869221 MY CHILDREN OPEN ENROLL IN WORTHINGNTON WE LIVE TO FAR AWAY FOR THEM TO WALK.
869235 I THINK THAT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL KIDDS SHOULD NEVER BE LEFT ALONE TO WALK OR BIKE TO ORFROM SCHOOL.
869236 THE AREA IN WHICH I LIVE AND THE SCHOOL WAS A DECISION WE MADE AS A FAMILY. WE LIKEWORTHINGTON SCHOOL. MY CHILD WOULD LIKELY ATTEND PRIVATE SCHOOL IF WORTHINGTON WAS NOTAN OPTION.
869238 I FEEL THAT IT IS OK IF YOUR CHILD LIVES 5 MINUTES FROM SCHOOL AND HAS NO OTHER OPTION BUTTO WALK WITH OLDER FRIEND HOME AND IT IS A SAFE NEIGHBORHOOD.
869296 THE BIGGEST PROBLEM I HAVE IS THE POOR DRIVING MOST PEOPLE HAVE AROUND THE SCHOOL WHENIT'S LETTING KIDS LEAVE. PEOPLE SPEED PARK IN THE STREET DON'T TAKE TURNS AT INTERSECTIONSOR WON'T EVEN STOP. THE WORST OF ALL IS THE CITY DID AWAY WITH ADULT CROSSING GUARDS.SAFETY 1ST!!
869250 THERE ARE ALOT OF SEXUAL OFFENDERS AROUND I THINK BUSSING SHOULD BE PROVIDED FORSTUDENTS WHO HAVE TO WALK BY THEMSELVES
869260 CROSSING GUARDS SHOULD BE NECESSITY!!
869290 I FEEL THAT MY CHILD IS TOO YOUNG AND INEXPERIENCED TO WALK OR RIDE A BIKE TO SCHOOL ATTHIS TIME.
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869273 IF THE STREETS WERE PATROLED BETTER BY POLICE ETC. THAN WALKING MAY BE A BETTER OPTION.PLUS I SEE DAILY CHILDREN WALKING RUNNING AND JUMPING IN FRONT OF MOVING VEHICLES ANDHAVE YET TO SEE THE COUNTY POLICE (ROSS) DO ANYTHING ABOUT IT EVEN AFTER BEING TOLD. NOTSELLING A GOOD EXAMPLE!
869242 QUESTION #14 - TO FAR
869284 MY DAUGHTER IS OPEN ENROLLED AT WORTHINGTON. IT IS TO FAR FOR HER TO WALK AND A VERYDANGEROUS STREETS FOR HER TO CROSS WITHOUT ADULT SUPERVISION.
869295 CHILD GOES TO LATCHKEY SINCE I HAVE TO BE AT WORK BEFORE SCHOOL STARTS AND SCHOOL LETSOUT BEFORE I GET OFF WORK.
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Parent Survey SummaryProgram Name: Chillicothe City School
DistrictMonth and YearCollected:
May 2012
School Name: Tiffin Elementary School Set ID: 8105
School Enrollment: 284 Date Report Generated: 08/21/2012
Enrollment within Grades Targeted by SRTSProgram:
284 Number ofQuestionnairesAnalyzed for Report:
42
Number of Questionnaires Distributed: 200
This report contains information from parents about their children's trip to and from school. The report also reflectsparents' perceptions regarding whether walking and bicycling to school is appropriate for their child. The data used in thisreport were collected using the Survey about Walking and Biking to School for Parents form from the National Center forSafe Routes to School.
Sex of children for parents that provided information
Page 1 of 12
Issues reported to affect the decision to not allow a child to walk or bike to/from school byparents of children who do not walk or bike to/from school
Issues reported to affect the decision to allow a child to walk or bike to/from school byparents of children who already walk or bike to/from school
Page 8 of 12
Issues reported to affect the decision to allow a child to walk or bike to/from school byparents of children who already walk or bike to/from school
Issue Child does not walk/bike to school Child walks/bikes to school
Amount of Traffic Along Route 65% 67%
Violence or Crime 65% 0%
Speed of Traffic Along Route 65% 50%
Safety of Intersections and Crossings 58% 83%
Sidewalks or Pathways 50% 83%
Distance 50% 100%
Weather or climate 38% 33%
Time 27% 17%
Crossing Guards 23% 50%
Adults to Bike/Walk With 15% 67%
Convenience of Driving 15% 0%
Child's Participation in After School Programs 12% 0%
Number of Respondents per Category 26 6
No response: 10Note:--Factors are listed from most to least influential for the 'Child does not walk/bike to school' group.--Each column may sum to > 100% because respondent could select more than issue--The calculation used to determine the percentage for each issue is based on the 'Number of Respondents per Category' withinthe respective columns (Child does not walk/bike to school and Child walks/bikes to school.) If comparing percentages betweenthe two columns, please pay particular attention to each column's number of respondents because the two numbers can differdramatically.
Page 9 of 12
Comments Section
SurveyID Comment
869184 I FEEL MY CHILD IS TOO YOUNG TO WALK OR BIKE TO SCHOOL.
869200 VERY DANGEROUS TO HAVE ELEMENTARY MIDDLE OR HIGH SCHOOL WALK THIS DAY AND TIME.
869169 STRONGLY ENCOURAGE CROSSING GUARDS ALONG SOUTH SIDE OF BRIDGE STREET. I SEE A LOT OFYOUNG CHILDREN WALKING TO SCHOOL WHO SHOULD BE GUIDED ACROSS THE STREETS.
869170 A BIG THANK YOU TO JOE SHARP FOR TAKING HIS OWN TIME TO MAKE CROSSING BRIDGE STREET SAFEFOR TIFFIN STUDENTS THAT TRAFFIC LIGHT NEEDS CHANGED. THE KIDS DON'T GET ALL THE WAYACROSSED BEFORE THE LIGHT CHANGES.
869180 WE NEED OUR CROSS GUARDS BACK!
869183 THINK IT DANGEROUS FOR ANYBODY KIDS WALK OR RIDE BIKES TO SCHOOL NOT SAFE AT ALL.
869193 THE TRAFFIC LIGHT AT BRIDGE & 5TH IS NOT SAFE. THE LIGHT CHANGES WHEN THE KIDS ARE ONLYHALFWAY. MR SHARP IS THERE EVERY MORNING AFTERNOON.HE HAS SAVED MANY KIDS FROM GETTINGHIT OR KILLED.
869199 WE NEED OUR CROSS GUARDS BACK!
869202 YES WHY IS THIS FOR AND IT DOES
869174 MY CHILD LIVES ABOUT 4 BLOCKS FROM SCHOOL AND ALREADY RIDES HIS BIKE SOMETIMES TO SCHOOL
869178 MY HUSBAND OF MYSELF TO ACCOMPANY MY SON TO AND FROM SCHOOL WHICH IS HARD SOMETIMES.
869191 WE NEED OUR CROSS GUARDS BACK.
869201 MY SON CROSSES A BUSY STREET WITH HIGH TRAFFIC WHERE THE CROSSING GUARDS ARE ESSENTIALTO CHILDREN'S SAFETY: BUDGETING REMOVED PAID CROSSING GUARDS FROM DUTY. WITHOUTVOLUNTEERS AS CROSSING GD. MY CHILD WOULD HAVE TO BE ACCOMPANIED BY AN ADULT/PARENTREDUCING THE CONVENIENCE AND EXPERIENCE OF WALKING TO SCHOOL.
869203 MY CHILD LIVES ABOUT 4 BLOCKS FROM SCHOOL AND ALREADY RIDES HIS BIKE SOMETIMES TO SCHOOL
869188 ITS NOT THE SCHOOL THAT CAUSES SAFETY CONCERNS TO & FROM THERE IT IS THE RENTALPROPERTIES AT EACH CORNER OF SCHOOL THAT CAUSES SAFETY CONCERNS D/T DRUG ACTIVITY.
869196 I WOULD NEVER ALLOW MY CHILD TO WALK/BIKE TO OR FROM THE SCHOOL IN THIS NEIGHBORHOODWITHOUT AN ADULT AND DO NOT FEEL THE SCHOOL SHOULD ENCOURAGE PARENTS TO DO SO.
869204 WE LIVE AN OUTSKIRTS OF TOWN SHE WOULD NEVER BE ABLE TO WALK
869167 PARENTS NEED TO MAKE SURE THEIR CHILDREN KNOW HOW IMPORTANT THEIR SAFETY IS GOING TOAND GOING HOME FROM SCHOOL CAUSE ALOT OF CHILDREN WILL GO OUT IN FROM OF CARS AND THEYCAN GET BADLY HURT DOING THAT.
869168 MY CHILD LIVES IN A RURAL ROUTE THIS DOESN'T APPLY MUCH TO HIM HOWEVER I ANSWERED THEQUESTIONS AS IF WE LIVED IN THE CITY. VIOLENCE & CRIME WOULD BE MY MAIN CONCERNS.
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Parent Survey SummaryProgram Name: Chillicothe City School
DistrictMonth and YearCollected:
May 2012
School Name: Mt. Logan ElementarySchool
Set ID: 8104
School Enrollment: 397 Date Report Generated: 08/21/2012
Enrollment within Grades Targeted by SRTSProgram:
397 Number ofQuestionnairesAnalyzed for Report:
105
Number of Questionnaires Distributed: 300
This report contains information from parents about their children's trip to and from school. The report also reflectsparents' perceptions regarding whether walking and bicycling to school is appropriate for their child. The data used in thisreport were collected using the Survey about Walking and Biking to School for Parents form from the National Center forSafe Routes to School.
Sex of children for parents that provided information
Page 1 of 13
Issues reported to affect the decision to not allow a child to walk or bike to/from school byparents of children who do not walk or bike to/from school
Issues reported to affect the decision to allow a child to walk or bike to/from school byparents of children who already walk or bike to/from school
Page 8 of 13
Comments Section
SurveyID Comment
869089 I'M SCARED OF PREDATORS THAT LIVES AROUND THIS AREA
869102 I WOULD LET MY CHILD RIDE A BIKE OR WALK TO SCHOOL WHEN SHE WAS MATURE ENOUGH. TO MANYTHINGS HAPPEN TO CHILDREN I WILL NOT LET IT HAPPEN TO MINE!
869142 CRIME & THE AMOUNT OF SEXUAL PREDITORS KEEPS ME FROM ALLOWING MY DAUGHTER WALK OR BIKETO SCHOOL.
869143 MY CHILDREN ALREADY WALK TO SCHOOL BUT I WOULD FEEL SAFER IF MORE CROSSING GUARDSWERE AVAILABLE.
869150 WITH THE DRUG PROBLEMS IN CHILLICOTHE MY CHILD WILL NOT WALK OR RIDE BIKE TO SCHOOL. WHILEI WAS IN THE CROSSWALK I WAS ALMOST HIT BY AN INTOXICATED DRIVER. MY CHILD WILL BE DRIVEN.
869162 MY DAUGHTER IS IN DAYCARE BEFORE & AFTER SCHOOL
869073 NEED CROSSING GUARDS AND SUPERVISION BEFORE AND AFTER SCHOOL. NEED BETTER PICK-UP &DROP-OFF ROUTINE - DANGEROUS FOR KIDS - CARS IN RESTRICTED AREAS DRIVING TO FAST. LARGEAMOUNT OF TRAFFIC & BAD DRIVING IGNORING LIGHTS ECT.
869075 IF THE SCHOOL HAD CROSSING GUARDS IN THE SCHOOL ZONE I WOULD FEEL SAFE WITH A 3RD GRADECHILD WALKING HOME ALONE BUT THEY DON'T IT'S DANGEROUS WHEN YOU HAVE ALL THAT SCHOOLTRAFFIC.
869080 WE GOT OVER 30 SEX OFFENDERS WHO LIVE WITHIN 4 BLOCKS OF MT LOGAN NUFF SAID.
869091 DON'T TRUST THE NEIGHBORHOOD TO MANY DRUG BUST AND CHILD MOLESTERS.
869131 AS A PARENT WITH 2 CHILDREN AT MT LOGAN I DON'T FEEL COMFORTABLE LETTING MY CHILDREN WALKAT ALL WITHOUT AN ADULT.
869093 WE WALK TO & FROM SCHOOL EVERY DAY. ALWAYS WITH AN ADULT. VERY BAD NEIGHBORHOOD PLUSTRAFFIC IS BAD ROUND THOSE TIMES.
869103 IF THERE WERE A CROSSING GUARD THERE ALL THE TIME AND LONGER IN THE EVENING I WOULD FEELMORE COMFORTABLE AND IF THE SCHOOL THOUGHT THE STUDENTS MORE ON SAFETY OF WALKING.
869109 MY KIDS LIKE TO WALK TO SCHOOL AND FROM SCHOOL.
869164 MY KIDS HAVE TO CROSS MAIN ST AT DOUGLAS. VERY DANGEROUS IF THERE IS NO CROSSING GUARDON A DAY. THIS IS MY BIGGEST CONCERN WITH MY KIDS WALKING OTHERWISE I WOULD BE OKAY WITH IT.
869094 I'VE SEEN KIDS JAY WALKING ON MAIN ST. VERY DANGEROUS
869100 WE NEED CROSSING GUARDS FOR THE SAFETY OF THE CHILDREN.
869107 YOUR CROSSING GUARDS SUCK - DON'T KNOW HOW MANY TIMES FROM HERE TO SCHOOL CARSALMOST HIT MY CHILD CAUSE THEY DON'T STOP LOOK OR CARE. I LIVE LESS THAN 1/4 MILE IN A BUSYAREA
869125 I DO NOT LIKE FOR MY CHILDREN TO WALK OR RIDE A BIKE TO SCHOOL WITHOUT AN ADULT THEY DOWALK WITH ME SOMETIMES TO SCHOOL
869149 IF THE WEATHER IS COLD OR BAD OUTSIDE I TAKE THEM TO SCHOOL AND A FRIEND PICKS THEM UP.
869158 I WOULD NOT ALLOW MY CHILDREN TO WALK OR RIDE A BIKE TO SCHOOL WITHOUT AN ADULT THEY DOWALK SOMETIMES WITH ME TO SCHOOL
869077 MY CHILDREN RIDE BUSES 9-12 GRADE SHOULD HAVE TRANSPORTATION TO AND FROM SCHOOL INCASE THERE IS NO OTHER WAY TO GET THERE. I AM HAVING ISSUES W/THIS 9-12! GET BUSES!!
869081 CHILDREN SHOULD ONLY BE ALLOWED TO WALK WITH ADULT SUPERVISION. THERE ARE TO MANY DRUGHOUSES & SEX OFFENDERS IN THIS AREA
869111 TO MANY SEX OFFENDERS CLOSE TO THE SCHOOL. NO CHILD SHOULD BE ALLOWED TO WALK WITHOUTSUPERVISION OF A RESPONSIBLE ADULT. ALSO DRUGS ARE TO ASSISABLE IN THIS AREA.
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869113 THERE IS A SEX OFFENDER LIVING WITHIN 3 BLOCKS. MY CHILD IS TO FRIENDLY LIKES TO TALK TOANYONE. RUNS ACROSS STREET WITHOUT LOOKING
869124 I DON'T LIKE MY DAUGHTERS WALKING TO SCHOOL BECAUSE THERE ARE A LOT OF CRAZY PEOPLE! ALOT OF PEDOPHILES IN CHILLICOTHE
869126 THERE ARE ISSUES OF DRIVERS VIEWS ON CHILDREN CROSSING OR OTHER VEHICLES WHERE THECHURCH LOCATED ON DOUGLAS & SIDE STREET. VEHICLES SPEED ON DOUGLAS & CHILDREN WHOWALK WITHOUT SUPERVISION TO & FROM SCHOOL DOESN'T ALWAYS USE SAFETY PRECAUTION THEYWALK EDGE OF CURB OR ON STREET.
869136 MY CHILDREN WALKED W/ME BEFORE TO TIFFIN. NO FAULT TO SCHOOL BUT I WORRY TOO MUCH ABOUTTHEIR SAFETY AS FAR AS KIDNAPPING OR BEING HIT. WISH WE LIVED CLOSER THEY LOVE TO WALK. MYOPINION ONLY.
869108 WE KEEP A VERY CLOSE EYE ON OUR CHILDREN. QUESTION #10 - WITHIN 4 BLOCKS FROM OUR HOUSETO YOUR SCHOOL WE HAVE AT LEAST 30 MEN WHO WOULD LOVE TO GET THEIR HANDS ON A CHILD OROLD PERSON SO OUR CHILDREN NEVER GO OUT ALONE
869120 I HAVE NOTHING TO SAY
869127 I AM AGAINST WALKING TO SCHOOL NOT SAFE TIME SENSITIVE CONVENIENCE TOTALLY AGAINST IT.
869137 MY CHILD WALKED W/ME TO TIFFIN. WISH THEY COULD WALK THEY WANT TO BUT I'M NERVOUS ABOUTTHE DANGERS TODAY. TOO MANY BAD THINGS HAPPEN FOR ME TO CHANCE IT WISH WE LIVED CLOSER.
869144 MY CHILDREN HAVE ALWAYS RODE THE BUS - UNLESS I MISSED IT THEN I'D DRIVE THEM. I DO NOT FEELCOMFORTABLE FOR THEM TO WALK BECAUSE WE DON'T LIVE CLOSE TO THE SCHOOL. MY CHILDRENARE IN 1ST & 2ND GRADE.
869097 TO MANY DRUGIES RUNNING AROUND HERE!
869117 I ONLY ALLOW AUTUM TO WALK HOME FROM SHERMAN PK WITH A FRIEND. USUALLY SHE WALKS TO &FROM GRANDMA'S @ HILDAGARDEN
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Parent Survey SummaryProgram Name: Chillicothe City School
DistrictMonth and YearCollected:
May 2012
School Name: Allen Elementary School Set ID: 8103
School Enrollment: 320 Date Report Generated: 08/21/2012
Enrollment within Grades Targeted by SRTSProgram:
320 Number ofQuestionnairesAnalyzed for Report:
85
Number of Questionnaires Distributed: 10
This report contains information from parents about their children's trip to and from school. The report also reflectsparents' perceptions regarding whether walking and bicycling to school is appropriate for their child. The data used in thisreport were collected using the Survey about Walking and Biking to School for Parents form from the National Center forSafe Routes to School.
Sex of children for parents that provided information
Page 1 of 13
Issues reported to affect the decision to not allow a child to walk or bike to/from school byparents of children who do not walk or bike to/from school
Issues reported to affect the decision to allow a child to walk or bike to/from school byparents of children who already walk or bike to/from school
Page 8 of 13
Issues reported to affect the decision to allow a child to walk or bike to/from school byparents of children who already walk or bike to/from school
Issue Child does not walk/bike to school Child walks/bikes to school
Amount of Traffic Along Route 79% 50%
Speed of Traffic Along Route 75% 0%
Sidewalks or Pathways 71% 50%
Safety of Intersections and Crossings 70% 0%
Distance 64% 100%
Weather or climate 45% 0%
Crossing Guards 43% 0%
Violence or Crime 41% 0%
Time 34% 100%
Child's Participation in After School Programs 18% 0%
Adults to Bike/Walk With 16% 0%
Convenience of Driving 14% 0%
Number of Respondents per Category 56 2
No response: 27Note:--Factors are listed from most to least influential for the 'Child does not walk/bike to school' group.--Each column may sum to > 100% because respondent could select more than issue--The calculation used to determine the percentage for each issue is based on the 'Number of Respondents per Category' withinthe respective columns (Child does not walk/bike to school and Child walks/bikes to school.) If comparing percentages betweenthe two columns, please pay particular attention to each column's number of respondents because the two numbers can differdramatically.
Page 9 of 13
Comments Section
SurveyID Comment
868977 I THINK ALL OF PLYLEYS SHOULD HAVE SIDEWALKS FOR KIDS SAFETY I CAN'T PUSH A STROLLER W/ MYCHILD'S SIBLING TO GET HER FROM SCHOOL THE WAY IT IS NOW.
869029 WE LIVE IN ZONE TRACE. KIDS WOULD WALK IF CLOSE TO SCHOOL 1 MILE OR LESS.
868984 WALKING AND BIKING TO SCHOOL IS VERY GOOD EXERCISE BUT WITH ADULT COMPANY
869013 I PROBABLY WOULD NEVER LET MY CHILD RIDE HIS BIKE OR WALK TO SCHOOL BECAUSE THERE IS NOSIDEWALKS IT IS VERY HILLY AND THERE IS ALOT OF SPEEDING & STRNAGERS.
869026 THIS HAS NOT BEEN AN ISSUE FOR ME. WITH 1 CHILD IN K. THERE ARE 0 SIDEWALKS FROM OUR HOUSETO SCHOOL AND MANY DITCHES - SO NO BIKES AND WALKING WOULD BE DANGEROUS. THERE IS NOPRACTICAL WAY TO PUT INSIDEWALKS.
869050 SCHOOL LOCATIONS ESPECIALLY UPPER GRADES WHERE WALKING/BIKING IS A MORE FEASIBLE OPTIONARE UNDESIRABLE NEIGHBORHOODS FOR UNSUPERVISED CHILDREN.
869055 OUR CHILD IS IN OPEN ENROLLMENT BUT WE LIVE ACROSS FROM AN ELEMENTARY WE WILL NOT LETHIM ATTEND DUE TO OTHER CHILDREN'S BEHAVIOR.
869005 I ANSWERED THESE BASED ON MY FIRST GRADER - I HAVE A SIXTH GRADER AT A DIFFERENT SCHOOL(WESTERN) AND HAVE ALLOWED HIM TO WALK HOME FROM SCHOOL.
869033 WE LIVE TO FAR AWAY FOR HER TO WALK TO SCHOOL.
869049 IF I LIVED CLOSER I WOULD WALK/BIKE WITH MY CHILDREN TO SCHOOL. BUT NEVER LET THEM BYTHEIRSELVES BECAUSE THERE ARE WAY TO MANY CREEPY PEOPLE YOU CAN'T TRUST.
868980 WE CHOOSE TO OPEN ENROLL OUR CHILD SO NOT SURE IF THIS SURVEY WOULD APPLY TO MY FAMILY.
868988 I WOULD NEVER LET ANY OF MY KIDS WALK OR RIDE A BIKE TO SCHOOL UNTIL AT LEAST 9TH GRADE NOMATTER HOW CLOSE WE LIVED. TIMES HAVE CHANGED NOT LIKE IT USED TO BE.
868996 WE LIVE TOO FAR ACTUALLY IN UHINOTO SD SO IT WOULDN'T MAKE A DIFFERENCE WITH CHANGES ITSSTILL TOO FAR.
869043 ALLEN NEEDS CROSSING GUARDS AGAIN. MY CHILD WOULD PROBABLY WALK MORE OFTEN.
869059 VELLEVIEW IS DANGEROUS FOR ANY PEDESTRIAN AND IT IS A UPHILL AND DOWNHILL BOTHWAY. THAT'SA SERIOUS LIABILITY.
868986 I WOULD NOT FEEL COMFORTABLE LETTING MY CHILD WALK OR RIDE TO SCHOOL UNLESS I COULD GOWITH HER EVEN IF WE LIVED CLOSE TO THE SCHOOL.
868990 MADDIE LIVES TO FAR FROM WESTERN AND THE MIDDLE AND HIGH SCHOOL TO WALK OR RIDE A BIKE.
868997 I THINK KIDS UNDER 14 ARE TO YOUNG TO WALK ON A ROAD BY THEMSELVES WITHOUT ADULTS.
869003 MY DAUGHTER WOULD BE ALLOWED TO WALK TO SCHOOL IF SHE WERE IN HS AND WE LIVED 1/2 MILEFROM SCHOOL
869006 THERE ARE PROBLEMS AT THE BUS STOP AT LEAST ONCE A WEEK. THE KIDS ARE VERY VIOLENT ANDVULGAR WITH MY HUSBAND AND 7 YEAR OLD DAUGHTER AS WELL AS MY SELF. IN MY OPINION THOSECHILDREN SHOULD BE THROWN OFF THE BUS PERMANENTLY. FOR EXAMPLE: THIS WEEK A FEW OF THEKIDS WERE ACTUALLY LYING ACROSS THE STREET IT WAS THE MORNING HE HAD HEAVY FOG 2VEHICLES ALMOST HIT THEM. EACH PARENT SHOULD HAVE TO PRESENT TO PUT THEIR CHILD ON THEBUS.IN ANOTHER INCIDENT A 7 YEAR OLD BOY PUNCHED ME IN THE FACE WITH HIS LEGAL GUARDIANPARENT AND APPROVING OF THIS. AFTER SAME THING LIKE THAT THOSE PEOPLE SHOULD NOT BEALOUD AT THE DESIGNATED BUS STOP. I DON'T THE BUS SERVICES NEED TO BE STOPPED THEY JUSTNEED TO BE IMPROVED. IT IS TOO DANGEROUS FOR SOME CHILDREN TO WALK TO SCHOOL DUE TOBULLYING WHICH EVEN OCCURS WEEKLY AT THE BUS STOP.
869028 I WOULD NEVER FEEL COMFORTABLE ALLOWING MY DAUGHTER TO GO TO SCHOOL. I DON'T FEEL THEWORLD IS SAFE ENOUGH ANYMORE FOR THAT.
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869046 I HAVE AN ASSOCIATES IN BUSINESS AND I AM ALSO CURRENTLY WORKING ON MY BACHELORS INBUSINESS EXPECTED GRADUATION DATE APPROXIMATELY SEPTEMBER 2013.
869045 EVEN IF MY CHILD WASN'T ON OPEN ENROLLMENT I STILL WOULDN'T FEEL COMFORTABLE WITH HIMWALKING OR BIKING TO SCHOOL DUE TO HIS AGE AND THE DISTANCE OF THE SCHOOLS FROM OURHOME.
869024 BUS RIDER ALL SCHOOL YEAR
868987 IF MY CHILD LIVED CLOSER TO THE SCHOOL I BELIEVE I WOULD ALLOW MY CHILD TO WALK OR RIDE ABIKE TO SCHOOL BY 5TH GRADE. I BELIEVE HE WOULD ENJOY THE BIKE RIDE AS LONG AS HE WASRESPONSIBLE ENOUGH TO FOLLOW ALL RULES OF WALKING/BIKING RIDING. I WOULD SUPERVISE THISFOR A FEW DAYS THEN ALLOW HIM TO HAVE HIS INDEPENDANCE AND MY TRUST.
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APPENDIX D: INFRASTRUCTURE COUNTERMEASURE MAPS
APPENDIX E: PUBLIC MEETING NOTICE
Safe Routes to School
Public Participation Results
Non-Infrastructure Countermeasures
1. Establish Double Fines for Speeding in School Zone: The mayor was present in the meeting and stated that Chillicothe City could do that through an ordinance.
2. Increase Patrol Activities (Mt. Logan) The mayor also stated that Chillicothe City would also do this.
3. Provide Crossing Guards at Key Intersections: The district will work with AAA and local agencies to attempt to secure crossing guards for key intersections. The district does not have any funds for this, so funds will need to be provided through local resources, volunteers, or grants.
4. Incorporate Safety into Curriculum.. Add safety into our back to school program for grades K-2. The first year, targeting our incoming Kdg. students and parents.
5. Establish a “Walking School Bus” targeting our incoming Kdg. students and parents the first year so that they program can increase as these students and parents progress in the school and new Kdg. students enter subsequent years.
6. Educate students on the academic and health benefits of physical activity and develop a bicycle education program in our health and PE curriculum.
7. Participate in Walk to School and Bike to School Day to increase awareness of the benefits of walking and biking to school.
8. Evaluate and update the STP annually to determine needs and next steps. Infrastructure Countermeasures: The following items are ranked according to priority as a result of the stakeholder input.
1. Install pedestrian phases at key signalized intersentions 2. Install 5 foot wide sidewalks along Plyleys Lane. (Allen Elementary) 3. Update striping at intersections along primary walking routes. 4. Update school zone flashers 5. Install flashing beacon at the intersection of Plyleys lane and Short Court 6. Install 5 foot wide sidewalks along Edgewood Drive and Nelson Drive (Allen
Elementary) 7. Install ADA compliant curb ramps at intersections along primary walking routes.