Irco Walk Smart Pres
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IRCOwww.irco.org
Willamette Pedestrian Coalitionwww.wpcwalks.org
IRCOwww.irco.org
Willamette Pedestrian Coalitionwww.wpcwalks.org
The Willamette Pedestrian Coalition is a non-profit community-based membership organization dedicated to promoting walking and making the conditions for walking safe and attractive.
IRCOwww.irco.org
Willamette Pedestrian Coalitionwww.wpcwalks.org
The Bicycle Transportation Alliance works to create healthy and sustainable communities by making bicycling safe, convenient, and accessible.
IRCOwww.irco.org
Willamette Pedestrian Coalitionwww.wpcwalks.org
Choosing Transportation
Choosing the best form of transportation depends on:
• Expense (Cost)• Convenience• Purpose
IRCOwww.irco.org
Willamette Pedestrian Coalitionwww.wpcwalks.org
We’ll talk about the following types of transportation within the Portland metropolitan area:
• Walking• Bicycle• Public Transit (Bus, MAX, Streetcar)
• Car (Carpooling, Zip Car, Used Cars)
IRCOwww.irco.org
Willamette Pedestrian Coalitionwww.wpcwalks.org
Why Walk?
Health and WellnessBuilding Community
It’s Free, Clean, “Green” Transportation
IRCOwww.irco.org
Willamette Pedestrian Coalitionwww.wpcwalks.org
Walking Connects YouWalking Connects You• Walking builds community and helps prevent crime• Know your neighbors, connect with families, kids, and
seniors in the area • Gives you the time to know your neighborhood • The more people who walk, the safer walking is for
everyone
IRCOwww.irco.org
Willamette Pedestrian Coalitionwww.wpcwalks.org
DisadvantagesDisadvantages
• It is only practical for shorter distances• Walking can be difficult with very small children or with
others who have physical limitations• Carrying heavy loads while walking is difficult• There may be no safe place to walk near your home or
work
IRCOwww.irco.org
Willamette Pedestrian Coalitionwww.wpcwalks.org
The Walking WorldThe Walking World
TTop Three Issues - Look before crossing and continue to look while you cross - Be seen and make eye contact with drivers - Cross legally
IRCOwww.irco.org
Willamette Pedestrian Coalitionwww.wpcwalks.org
Safety Issue #1: Safety Issue: Yielding to Pedestrians in Marked and Unmarked
Crosswalks – IT’S THE LAW!
IRCOwww.irco.org
Willamette Pedestrian Coalitionwww.wpcwalks.org
Every Corner Is a Crosswalk•Unmarked•Mid-Block•Marked and/or Signalized
IRCOwww.irco.org
Willamette Pedestrian Coalitionwww.wpcwalks.org
IRCOwww.irco.org
Willamette Pedestrian Coalitionwww.wpcwalks.org
Safety Issue #2: Seeing & Being Seen as a Pedestrian
IRCOwww.irco.org
Willamette Pedestrian Coalitionwww.wpcwalks.org
Be seen and make eye contact with drivers. Make yourself visible especially during dark and sometimes rainy days and evenings. Carry a flashlight or flashing strobe and wear contrasting clothing or reflective wear so something on you is light or bright.
IRCOwww.irco.org
Willamette Pedestrian Coalitionwww.wpcwalks.org
Safety Issue #3:Jaywalking
IRCOwww.irco.org
Willamette Pedestrian Coalitionwww.wpcwalks.org
Cross LegallyCross Legally It is legal to cross at any
intersection (some are marked with pavement markings, many are unmarked) and designated mid-block crossings. Crossing anywhere else is illegal.
IRCOwww.irco.org
Willamette Pedestrian Coalitionwww.wpcwalks.org
Walking Safely with Walking Safely with Children Children
- Children are short - Children have less peripheral vision - Children have difficulty judging a car’s speed and distance - Children think that if they can see the driver, the driver can see them
IRCOwww.irco.org
Willamette Pedestrian Coalitionwww.wpcwalks.org
• Supervise your children when walking or waiting for the school bus.
• Provide a good example• Make sure your children wear visible
clothing• Provide a safe place to play• Teach your children how to walk safely
IRCOwww.irco.org
Willamette Pedestrian Coalitionwww.wpcwalks.org
Bicycling
IRCOwww.irco.org
Willamette Pedestrian Coalitionwww.wpcwalks.org
Why Bike?
• Inexpensive• A good source of exercise• You can go faster and farther on a bike than walking• A bicycle can carry a fair amount of cargo• You can take a bicycle on the bus or MAX
IRCOwww.irco.org
Willamette Pedestrian Coalitionwww.wpcwalks.org
Disadvantages
• More safety considerations• It may be inconvenient for long distances• Safe routes to some destinations are lacking• It is more difficult to carry cargo and children
IRCOwww.irco.org
Willamette Pedestrian Coalitionwww.wpcwalks.org
Carrying Children
IRCOwww.irco.org
Willamette Pedestrian Coalitionwww.wpcwalks.org
Carrying Cargo
IRCOwww.irco.org
Willamette Pedestrian Coalitionwww.wpcwalks.org
IRCOwww.irco.org
Willamette Pedestrian Coalitionwww.wpcwalks.org
IRCOwww.irco.org
Willamette Pedestrian Coalitionwww.wpcwalks.org
Public Transit
IRCOwww.irco.org
Willamette Pedestrian Coalitionwww.wpcwalks.org
Why Ride?• It can cover the entire metro area• It can carry your entire family and a fair amount of cargo• It is relaxing: You can read, study English or look at scenery
while traveling• It’s relatively cheap. An All-Zone monthly pass is $76.00• You don’t have to worry about finding or paying for parking
IRCOwww.irco.org
Willamette Pedestrian Coalitionwww.wpcwalks.org
IRCOwww.irco.org
Willamette Pedestrian Coalitionwww.wpcwalks.org
Disadvantages• It can be time-consuming to go to certain areas• It can be difficult to carry bulky loads or many small packages on
the bus• You must pay attention to the schedule to avoid long waits• It can be difficult to ride with many small children• The bus doesn’t go to all areas at all times
IRCOwww.irco.org
Willamette Pedestrian Coalitionwww.wpcwalks.org
How to Use Public Transit
• Get a Tri-Met map• Get a schedule for the routes you need• Buy a ticket or monthly pass
IRCOwww.irco.org
Willamette Pedestrian Coalitionwww.wpcwalks.org
Trip Planning – Online
1. Go to www.tri-met.org 2. Enter your starting street address
and final destination street address in the Trip Planner box
3. Enter the time you wish to leave or the time you wish to arrive at your destination
4. Click on the green Plan Trip button
IRCOwww.irco.org
Willamette Pedestrian Coalitionwww.wpcwalks.org
Where to Buy Tickets/Passes
• Most Fred Meyer, Safeway and Albertsons stores in Portland • Ticket vending machines at all MAX stations• Online: www.trimet.org• The TriMet Ticket Office at Pioneer Courthouse Square in
downtown Portland
IRCOwww.irco.org
Willamette Pedestrian Coalitionwww.wpcwalks.org
Using Public Transit and . . .
• Busing and walking• Busing and driving (park & ride)• Busing and cycling
IRCOwww.irco.org
Willamette Pedestrian Coalitionwww.wpcwalks.org
Bikes on Buses
IRCOwww.irco.org
Willamette Pedestrian Coalitionwww.wpcwalks.org
Bikes on MAX
IRCOwww.irco.org
Willamette Pedestrian Coalitionwww.wpcwalks.org
Being Safe Near Public Transit
• Never cross MAX tracks at non-crossing areas. MAX trains run very quietly and cannot stop quickly
• Never run across the street against the light to catch a bus or the MAX• The driver will help you if there is a problem.• If you feel uncomfortable with another passenger, sit near the driver
IRCOwww.irco.org
Willamette Pedestrian Coalitionwww.wpcwalks.org
Thank You!
www.wpcwalks.orgwww.irco.org
www.trimet.orgwww.bta4bikes.org
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