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Conducting ScreenlineCounts

10th Annual Regional Trail Count

Better understand the needs of the regional trail network

Understand how we can enhance the use of trails

Secure grant funding to increase opportunities and better conditions for trail users

Support Bicycle and Pedestrian Documentation Project (www.bikepeddocumentation.org/)

Why Count?

Items to Bring

Smart phone

Safety vest

Location map

Count forms

Clipboard

Pen or pencil and spare

Watch or timer so you can record 15-minute intervals

For questions contact Michael Harpool,

Volunteer Coordinator at (503) 813-7562.

Optional: hat, sunscreen, jacket, folding chair, snacks

ScreenlineCount

• Count only those

people who

completely cross

the screenline

• Count people

moving in both

directions

• A single person can

be counted more

than once

https://gis.oregonmetro.gov/trailcounter

Start here:

Step 1:

MUST use “https”, not “http”

https://gis.oregonmetro.gov/trailcounter

Step 2:

Allow GPS, if prompted

This allows Metro to verify your location.

Step 3:

Fill out your first and last name.

Each person should create their own survey, even if they are working at the same site. Do not enter two peoples names in the name fields.

Step 4:

Tap the “Site” rectangle to select a site from a dropdown list• Type to search by location

description or site id. • Use a hashtag # to search

for a specific site id. E.g. “#67”

• Site numbers are also shown at the start of each option.

Tap to select a site.

Step 5:

Select a weather condition and scheduled start time.

When properly completed, the start button will be highlighted green.

Tap Start.

Step 6:

Tap the tiles to count your observations.

You can tap “Last 10” to keep track of your most recent counts.

Step 7:

When you’re all finished counting, tap “Finish Counting” to record your finish time and see count totals.

Please Note• Each count (tap) is almost immediately saved

to a Metro database.

• The exact time of each count is automatically recorded.

• Counts cannot be deleted.

• If you accidentally tapped the wrong tile for a trail user…

1. Don’t tap again for the next user of tapped type

2. Tap the correct tile to record the trail user, making up for the missed count

• If the app reports connection errors, begin using your paper form. Start writing counts at the current time interval. Do not write down counts already made through the app.

Bookmark your Survey

https://www.howtogeek.com/237827/how-to-add-and-manage-bookmarks-on-safari-for-iphone/

Safari

Chrome

• By adding the counting page* to your browser’s bookmarks, you can return to it later in case you accidentally closed the page.

*the counting page

Step 1 Step 2

• If you entered the wrong site, tap “New Survey” at the bottom of the counting page to start a new survey with the right site.

• On the finish page, tap “New Survey” to start another survey.

Having issues?

Tap FAQ on either page to help answer some questions or issues you might have.

• Resort to paper form

• Start in the appropriate 15 minute interval

What do I do if my phone dies in mid-count?

Example: Phone

dies at 9:47 on

Sunday

START

HERE!

• Towards the beginning of the session:

– Account for those people by not counting the next person of the same use type and gender (e.g. female cyclist)

• Towards the end of the session:

– Take note of exactly how many extra counts were made and of what type and report to your local coordinator

What do I do if I over-count?

• Briefly after starting:

– Start new survey and select appropriate site

• Well after starting:

– Continue to use that site number, but be sure to take note of the site you used and the site you were supposed to be at and report to your local coordinator

What happens if I enter the wrong site?

• A two hour count within the given hours is required for our standardized methodology

• If there is an emergency, you feel unsafe, or have to leave for any reason we ask that you notify your local coordinator afterwards

I need to leave early, can I start/stop counting early?

• Resort to the paper form

• Using the app in the rain could jeopardize the integrity of your phone/tablet and your device will have trouble reading a count if the screen is wet

What do I do if it is raining?

Count Form

Data Input

Using the form report the

o Date

o Time Period you are counting

o Weather

o Your Name

Make sure you are

counting in the

correct location

Data Input

By gender

15 minute intervals

for 2 hours

People on Bicycles

Pedestrians

People assisted by Wheelchairs

Others - skateboarders & rollerbladers

Data Input

4 9

6 12

Count anybody who passes the screenline (from either direction)

Subjects

How do you count this?


4 Bicycles!


5 Bicycles!


3 Wheelchairs!


2 Bicycles!


4 Pedestrians!


3 Other!


0!

2!


End of Counts

If you utilized the paper count forms please return your count forms to the volunteer coordinator after all sessions are completed.

Photos:

https://www.yelp.com/biz/kerr-bikes-portland

http://www.columbian.com/news/2015/sep/12/portland-opens-unique-bike-pedestrian-friendly-

bridge-2/

http://www.oregonmetro.gov/metro-parks-and-natural-areas

http://buzzive.com/awesome-cops/

http://www.bainbridgereview.com/news/island-wheelchair-user-hits-the-trail-for-a-good-cause/

Thank you for your

participation!

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