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Simon Fraser Elementary

Year 1 Initial Report

School Active Travel Planning

Table of Contents

1 School Active Travel Planning � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 3

2 School Profile � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 5

3 School Travel Patterns � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 7

4 Action Plan and Next Steps � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 9

Appendix A: Action Plan � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � �12

Appendix B: Map Package � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � �16

Appendix C: Surveys � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � �21

3 School Active Travel Plan | Simon Fraser Elementary

1 School Active Travel Planning

In 2018, Simon Fraser Elementary (Simon Fraser) began the City of Vancouver’s School

Active Travel Planning (SATP) program. This program is a partnership between the City

and the Vancouver School Board.

The SATP program encourages and promotes walking, cycling, and rolling to school. The

program’s focus is to:

• Improve the safety and comfort of walking, cycling, and rolling infrastructure around

schools

• Increase education and awareness around active travel

The program is supported by the City of Vancouver’s long-range Transportation 2040

Plan. This document includes policies to support the encouragement, promotion and

education of sustainable travel in school and to move towards zero traffic fatalities and

serious injuries. Transportation 2040 also sets a target that at least two-thirds of all trips

will be made by foot, bike, and transit.

The SATP program is a community-based model for implementing school travel

planning. Known collectively as the 5E’s, the program takes a comprehensive approach to

support active and sustainable travel to and from school. The 5Es are:

• Evaluation: Collect information to understand context and monitor changes.

• Engineering: Improve infrastructure near the school.

• Enforcement: Increase compliance with traffic laws and parking regulations.

• Education: Change perceptions of active travel and support programs to improve

safety and reduce conflicts between modes.

• Encouragement: Promote active travel as a fun, easy and exciting way to get to

school.

4School Active Travel Plan | Simon Fraser Elementary

Figure 1. School Active Travel Planning Process

The SATP process is defined by four phases of implementation over two to three years

(see Figure 1).

SHARE & LEARN PLAN TOGETHER TAKE ACTION KEEP IN TOUCH

PHASE 1(4 months)

Evalute the local context

PHASE 2 (4 months)

Develop a draft action plan

PHASE 3(1+ Years)

Implement the action plan

PHASE 4(4 months)

Review action plan status

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The City of Vancouver, the Vancouver School Board, the Principal and the Parent

Advisory Council (PAC) are the key partners in this process. Other stakeholders may

be involved in the program, such as the Vancouver Police Department (VPD), Insurance

Corporation of B.C. (ICBC), TransLink’s TravelSmart and other community organizers or

agencies. Please see Appendix A for each stakeholder’s action item moving forward.


2 School Profile

Simon Fraser Elementary’s current catchment areas is bordered by Main Street, 19th

Avenue, Cambie Street, West 1st Avenue, and Athlete’s Way (see Appendix B for map).

In 2018, Fraser had approximately 327 enrolled students and 15 divisions. Students come

from a variety of cultural backgrounds and socio-economic levels.

During phase 1 of the school program (September 2018, January 2019), City staff

collected information from the Simon Fraser community to learn about the school. Figure

2 summarizes the public engagement and data collection conducted in this phase.

3 meetings with parents and staff

2, 441 student trips recorded hands-up survey

2 school visits to observe 118 take-home surveys

Figure 2. Evaluation Summary


Take-home surveys, in class hands-up surveys, visits to the school site and meetings

with parents and staff helped generate a better understanding of the transportation

challenges and opportunities at Fraser

Walking: The neighbourhood around Simon Fraser is bordered by two local streets (W

15th Av and Columbia St) to the north and west, one arterial street (W 16th Av) to the

south, and Mt Pleasant Park to the east. Students arrive at the school from every direction

of the neighbourhood. Parents reported other barriers to walking including:

• Traffic failing to stop for pedestrians crossing W 16th Av at Manitoba St

• Parked cars blocking visibility

• Heavy traffic volumes along W 16th Av

• Cyclists speeds along Ontario St

• Vehicles turning left from Columbia St onto W 16th Av, even as the turn movement is

banned

Biking and Rolling (wheelchairs, skateboards and scooters): The closest bike routes

around Simon Fraser are along Ontario St and Yukon St. The percentage of students that

cycle or roll to or from school is about 3-4%. Many parents cited age and distance as a

barrier for them to allow their child to cycle to school. Additional concerns included:

• Better bike routes with direct access to the school property

• Secure bike racks and scooter boxes

• Parents feeling uncomfortable allowing their child to cycle or roll to or from school

alone

Taking Transit: The closest transit routes to the school are Main St, Cambie St, and W

16th Av. The closest station is Broadway City Hall. A low percentage of students (about 1%)

take transit to or from school.

Driving: Pick up and drop off zones can be found along W 15 Av, Columbia St, W 16th

Av. People driving to and from the school are encouraged to travel in a counter-clockwise

direction to use designated pick-up and drop-off areas.

A school infrastructure map is included in the report to help students and families plan a

comfortable and convenient route to school (see Appendix B).


3 School Travel Patterns

During phase 1, of the program, an in-class hands-up survey and a take-home survey for

parents were used to learn about families travel patterns. These surveys give every student

and family a chance to provide feedback. The collection process is summarized in the

table below and the survey questions can be found in Appendix C.

Hands-Up Survey

Number of Divisions (Student Trips) 15 out of 15 divisions participated

(2, 441 Trips Recorded)

Hands-Up Survey dates October 15-18, 2018

Take-Home Survey

Approximate Response Rate (Students Enrolled) 36% (of 327 students)

Number of Surveys 118 surveys

Take-Home Survey Dates October 15 - 26, 2018

In the hands-up survey, an average of 54% of students reported walking to school and

33% reported being driven (see Figure 3). Students also carpooled (2% - 3%), cycled

(3% - 4%), walked part-way (5% - 7%), and took transit (1%).

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In the take-home survey, families reported on their travel patterns and barriers to active

travel. The majority of parents reported that it was quicker and that they lived too far as

reasons they drove (see Figure 4). Initiatives such as “Drive to Five” - driving five mins

away and walking to school or then joining a walking school bus would encourage active

travel.

Additional survey results can be found in Appendix C.

Most parents expressed they would allow their child to walk more often to or from

school if they were older or walked with others. Group travel would likely help families who

felt they would allow their youngest to walk if they were older or walked with others (see

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4 Action Plan and Next Steps

An action plan for the school has been created through collaboration and consultation

with the school administration, the PAC, VSB staff, City staff and other local stakeholders.

This plan will guide the implementation of the 5Es in the coming years.. A summary of the

infrastructure improvements can be found in the map below (Figure 6) and a detailed

action plan and implementation can be found in Appendix A.

Figure. 6 Proposed Infrastructure UpgradesSimon Fraser ElementaryInfrastructure Improvements

October 2019

Disclaimer: This map is produced as a public resource for general information purposes only. The City, it’s employees, officers, directors and representatives do not guarantee the accuracy of the information contained therein nor warrant the safety of any route, highway, road, street, designated cycling route or other shown in the map information.

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These infrastructure improvements are targeted at areas where students are walking

and biking. The improvements above:

• Create more comfortable facilities

• Increase the visibility of students using facilities

• Communicate clearly to students where they should cross

Beyond the scope of the action plan, the school community and City will continue to

look for continual educational resources to support school active travel such as:

• Partnering with award winning children’s entertainers Will Stroet of Will’s Jams and

Charollette Diamond to inspire road behaviour through the following:

• “Grandma On the Move” traffic safety song and music video

• “Grandma On the Move” children activity book

• School concert

• Collaborating with school adminstrators and the PAC to develop “active travel

signage” designed by students to highlight their school as active travel zones

• Encourage school adminstrators to apply for the City of Vancouver’s Walk +Bike +

Roll mini grants to support active travel events such as “Bike to School Week” or

“Walk to School Week”

• VPD pedestrian safety talks

The City of Vancouver looks after action items related to evaluation and engineering.

The City, the SATP partners and other organizations work together to provide the 3Es.

• Enforcement: VPD, ICBC and City of Vancouver Parking Enforcement

• Education & Encouragement: The school, PAC, VPD, ICBC, Translink, City of

Vancouver and community organizations

Details of these actions are also provided in the Action Plan in Appendix A. Additional

resources in the appendices include:

• A transportation infrastructure map for families planning their active travel routes

to school (Appendix B).

• A parking map to promote safe pick-up and drop-off behaviour around the school

(Appendix B).

• Extended survey results for use by the school community (Appendix C).

In phase 4, the City will lead another data collection process to measure the success of

the initial action plan and as a check-in point to update the plan.

Appendices


Appendix A: Action Plan

Item Details Complete Comments

City of Vancouver

School Active Travel Planning

Report

Initial Report Fall 2019

Follow-Up Report Anticipated 2021

Hands-Up and Take-Home School

Travel Surveys

Baseline Surveys Fall 2018

Follow-Up SurveysAnticipated 2020-2021

Infrastructure MapMap Fall 2019 For distribution by school.

Map Update Anticipated 2021

Parking MapMap Fall 2019 For distribution by school.

Map Update Anticipated 2021

Parking Changes Near School

Install “3 min parking” zone on W 15th Ave

Anticipated Fall 2019

Monitor and review as needed. Replacing. Parking changes

support safe pick-up and drop off behaviour.Install “30 min parking” zone on

Columbia St



Ontario St & W 16th Ave.

Countdown TimerInstall countdown timer Anticipated 2019

To improved safety and pedestrian comfort.

Manitoba St & W 16th Ave. RRFB

Install Retangular Rapid Flashing Beacon

Completed 2018To improve safety, visibility, and

pedestrian comfort.

Manitoba St & W 15th Ave. Crossing

Install raised crossing on west leg with drop down ramps

Anticipated 2020-2021

To improve connectivity, safety, and pedestrian comfort.

W 15th Ave. Signage

Install speed hump warning signs for west and east bound traffic

Summer 2019

W 15th Av & Columbia St.

Crossing

Repaint stop barsAnticipated 2020-2021

To improve connectivity, safety, and pedestrian comfort.Install marked zebra crossing with

curb bluges

3100 Block of Columbia St.

Speed HumpsInstall speed humps

To discourage speeding and improve safety

W 16th Av. SignageRelocate playground ahead warning

sign for eastbound traffic half a block before Mt Pleasant Park

To discourage speeding and improve safety

Print Student-Designed Sign

Weather-proof sign will promote Simon Fraser as an active travel

school.


Design and installation to be lead by school staff.



Traffic Safety Campaign

Commission JUNO-nominated children musician Will Stroet to write traffic safety song “Grandma on the Move” featuring Charlotte Diamond.

May 2019Provide Children Activity Book (Online) - teaching road safety through a fun and child friendly

experience

Enforcement. Parking Violations

Enforce any parking violations as requested by the school

OngoingTo encourage safe pick up and

drop off behaviours

Simon Fraser Elementary School

Organize Student-Designed Sign

Students will create sign promoting Simon Fraser as an active travel

school.


City to provide dimensions and print weather-proof sign.

Active Travel Speakers

School to invite speakers educating students about active travel.


Speakers include VPD and TravelSmart

Regular Travel Event

Consider regular (weekly or monthly) active travel event or celebration

OngoingExamples include “Walking

Wednesday” or “Fitness Friday”

Walking School Bus

Explore the feasbility of having a walking school bus

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Walking school bus may include key intersection crossings or a walking route appropriate for

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Simon Fraser Parent Advisory Council (PAC)

Active Travel Weeks

Register for HUB’s Bike to School Week and Dash BC’s Walk and Wheel

to School Week

Anticipated 2019 and ongoing

These annual events promote and encourage active travel.

Walking School Bus

Explore the feasbility of having a walking school bus

Ongoing

Walking school bus may include key intersection crossings or a walking route appropriate for

student needs.

Vancouver School Board (VSB)

Improve Infrastructure

For Bicycle and Scooter Parking

The VSB can support costs for installation of one additional bike

rack and one scooter parking box if desired by the school

Timing dependant on school request

Principal to use the VSB maintenance system to log the request. Connect with

Sustainability department to have the cost transfer arranged.

Vancouver Police Department (VPD)

Pedestrian Safety Presentation

Present to students on walking safetyAnticipated 2019-2020

To encourage safe walking behaviour.

Enforcement. Moving Violations

Enforce any moving violations as requested by the school

OngoingTo encourage safe pick up and

drop off behaviours

TravelSmart

Present Transit 101Present to grade 6 and 7 students on

sustainable travel choicesAnticipated 2019-2020

To increase student’s awareness of active travel options in

Vancouver.


Appendix B: Map Package

The following package is intended to provide all families at the school with the

information to plan their route to school however they travel. Both maps can be sent home

and posted within the school for review.

The infrastructure map (and accompanying back page) helps families make the best

decision about their active travel route to school. The map of parking (and accompanying

back page) near the school lays out the different types of parking available for parents.

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Active School Travel

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Student

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Environment

Reduces car travel to school,

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Simon Fraser Elementary Parking Map

Support Active Transportation

Keep the area around your school a safe place to walk, cycle and roll by following the posted signs. If you are driving, consider the “Drive to Five” initiative. Park five mintues away and walk to school. It is an active way to start and end the day.

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Appendix C: Surveys

Appendix C contains additional surveys results as well as the hands-up survey form distributed to classrooms and take-home survey distributed to families.

The results in the figures below are a continuation of those in Figure 3. The surveys asked parents how their youngest child travels to school and their relationship with active travel. Comparing the hands-up survey (Figure 3 on page 7) with the take-home survey (Figure 7 below), active travel mode share is greater in the take-home survey results. This may be related to the difference in wording in the survey questions (“how did you travel to school” vs. “how does your youngest child usually travel to school”) however it is likely related to self selection for the survey. Families that choose active travel may be more likely to fill out a survey on active travel.

Families were also able to give details about how often their youngest child walks or bikes as well as how often these journeys take (Figure 8 to Figure 11). These results show the majority of students walk regularly (“almost everyday” and “2-3 days a week”).

The majority of students do not cycle to or from school. Parents felt that they would allow their child to cycle more often to or from school if they were older, better cycling routes were available, and cycled with others (Figure 12). Participation in active travel events such as “Bike to School Week” may assist in promoting cycling as an active travel mode to or from school.

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Teacher: Grade: Division #: # of Students:

Simon Fraser Elementary SchoolClassroom Transportation Survey

“How did you travel to school this morning?”

Please complete this survey by asking students to raise their hands for the week of:

Monday, Oct 15, 2017 to Thursday, Oct 18 2018

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Teacher: Grade: Division #: # of Students:

Simon Fraser Elementary SchoolClassroom Transportation Survey

“How did you travel to school this morning?”

Please complete this survey by asking students to raise their hands for the week of:

Monday, Oct 15, 2017 to Thursday, Oct 18 2018


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ENGINEERING SERVICESJerry Dobrovolny, General Manager

Dear Simon Fraser Elementary Parent:

Simon Fraser is participating in the City of Vancouver’s School Active Travel Planning Program to encourage and promote walking, cycling, and rolling to school. The program takes place over two years and includes several types of projects to address barriers to active travel such as:

• Gathering information from students and families about their travel choices.• Creating a school travel action plan.• Upgrading transportation infrastructure near the school.

Studies have shown that active travel has many benefits for students, the community, and the environment, including: increasing physical activity among students, leading to healthier, happier, and more alert learners, reducing car travel to school, in turn decreasing traffic congestion, greenhouse gas emissions, and air pollution and inspiring active travel habits early in life to carry into adulthood.

To learn more about the program, please visit vancouver.ca/school-active-travel.

Your feedback is important to the success of the program. Please take 10 minutes to complete the survey found here:

survey.vancouver.ca/s3/School-Active-Travel-Simon-Fraser.

Please complete ONE survey per family by Friday, October 26, 2018.

If you have any questions about the survey or the School Active Travel Program, please contact our team at [email protected].

Thank you,

Liliana QuinteroTransportation Engineer Engineering Services City of [email protected]

I’m worried about traffic safety (e.g. traffic volume, speed of vehicles)

I’m worried about my child’s safety (e.g. being alone, getting lost)

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School Active Transportation PlanningTransportation Survey

This survey is part of the City of Vancouver’s School Active Travel Planning program which seeks to improve the safety and comfort of walking, cycling, and rolling to school. Your input is vital to the success of this program.

1. How old are your children attending

Simon Fraser School?

4. How does your youngest child usually get TO school? (Select one)

Tell us about how your family travels...

Walk Bike Roll (e.g. wheelchair, skateboard,

scooter) Bus or Skytrain Carpool (Your children travelling with

other children) Car (Your children only)

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5. If you usually drive your youngest child TO school, what are the most important reasons why? (Select top three)

Please fill out ONE survey per family and return it with your youngest child by Oct 26, 2018.

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2. What is your postal code?

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6. How often does your youngest child walk TO school?

Almost everyday 2-3 days per week 2-3 times per month 2-3 times per year Never

7. How long does it take your youngest child TO walk to or from school?

1-5 minutes 6-10 minutes 11-20 minutes +20 minutes

8. I would allow my youngest child to walk to and from school more if (Select top three)

We lived closer They were older They walk with others There was a better walking route There were fewer cars around the school during pick-up & drop-off

Nothing I can think of would make a difference

Other

9. How often does your youngest child bike TO school?

Almost everyday 2-3 days per week 2-3 times per month 2-3 times per year Never

10. How long does it take your youngest child TO bike to or from school?

1-5 minutes 6-10 minutes 11-20 minutes +20 minutes

11. I would allow my youngest child to bike to and from school more if (Select top three)

We lived closer They were older They cycle with others There was a better biking route There were fewer cars around the school during pick-up & drop-off

There were secure bike racks They knew how to bike Nothing I can think of would make a difference

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Thank you for completing this survey!

More information about the City of Vancouver’s School Active Travel Program is available on our website at vancouver.ca/school-active-travel.

Your personal data and responses will remain confidential. Any personal information is collected in accordance to BC’s Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.

12. Please tell us about one or two areas, if any, you are concerned about near the school.

Here is a map of your child’s school and surrounding area

13. Do you have any other comments about your child’s journey to school?

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