PROSPECT ELEMENTARY GIRARD … City Schools Girard Junior High School 1244 Shannon Road 7‐8 Prospect Elementary School’s Students 2011‐2012 Average Daily Student Enrollment ...

PROSPECT ELEMENTARY GIRARD INTERMEDIATE GIRARD JUNIOR HIGH

SAFE ROUTES TO SCHOOL SCHOOL TRAVEL PLAN

January 8, 2014

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School District School Name School Address Grades served

Girard City Schools Prospect Elementary School 700 E. Prospect Street K‐3

Girard City Schools Girard Intermediate School 702 E. Prospect Street 4‐6

Girard City Schools Girard Junior High School 1244 Shannon Road 7‐8

Prospect Elementary School’s Students 2011‐2012Average 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

534 4.1% ‐ ‐ ‐ 6.3% 88.8% 57.3% ‐ 12.2% ‐

Girard Intermediate School’s Students 2011‐2012 Average Daily

Student Enrollment

Black, non‐

Hispanic


Asian or

Pacific Islander


White, non‐

Hispanic


Limited English

Proficient

Students with

Disabilities

Migrant

421 6.3% ‐ ‐ ‐ 4.9% 88.2% 54.5% ‐ 14.7% ‐

Girard Junior High School’s Students 2011‐2012 Average Daily

Student Enrollment

Black, non‐

Hispanic


Asian or

Pacific Islander


White, non‐

Hispanic


Limited English

Proficient

Students with

Disabilities

Migrant

289 5.7% ‐ ‐ ‐ ‐ 91% 45.6% ‐ 16.6% ‐

SECTION 1: OUR SCHOOLS


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School Representatives:

Name Email address 5 E Role:

Debbie Gratz, Prospect Elem. Principal [email protected]

Greg Bonamase, GIS Principal [email protected]

Jennifer Santangelo, Jr. High Principal [email protected] Evaluation

Bill Ryser, Sr. High Principal [email protected]

Bill Christofil, Sr. High Asst. Principal [email protected]

Community Representatives:


Mike Costarella [email protected]

Bill Bell [email protected]

Local Government Representatives:


James Melfi, Mayor [email protected]

Pete Cardiero, Zoning [email protected] Engineering

Reynold Paolone, Council President [email protected]

Larry Steiner, 2nd Ward Council [email protected]

George Eicher, 3rd Ward Council [email protected]

Education Representative:


David Cappuzzello, Superintendent [email protected]

Diane Alejars, B.O.E President [email protected]

Richard Rees, B.O.E. Vice President [email protected] Education

Cheryl Asente, B.O.E. Member [email protected]

Health Representatives:


Diane Sproviero, GIS Nurse [email protected] Encouragement

Steve Valley, GIS Phys. Ed [email protected]

Public Safety Representatives:


Jeff Palmer, Police Chief [email protected] Enforcement

Scott Strain, Police Resource Officer

1A. The lead contact for our Plan is:

Name: Richard Rees

Affiliation: Girard City School Board

Phone Number: 330‐539‐5827

Email address: [email protected]

Mailing address: 704 E. Prospect Street, Girard, OH 44420

Consultant Team:

Matt Simpson, RLA, LEED AP

Chris Kogelnik, P.E.


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The VISION for this School Travel Plan is to:

Create a safer environment for walkers and

bicyclists by providing a well connected network

of sidewalks and paths that link the community

to the schools.

Encourage students to walk and bike to school through the use of activities that are fun,

educational and that build interest in active

transportation.

SECTION 2: OUR SRTS VISION


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Prospect Elementary School

3A. How many students live within walking and bicycling distance of school? (Distances are cumulative; meaning that “within 1/2 mile of school” includes students within ¼ mile as well.)

Distance From School Number of Students % of Student Body

Within 1/4 mile of school 17 3%


Within 1 mile of school 333 62%

Within 2 miles of school 435 81%

SECTION 3: CURRENT STUDENT TRAVEL


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Mapping student addresses


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3B. How many students are currently walking and bicycling to school? What are the primary walking and bicycling routes? The table below is from the student travel tally summary report and from discussions with school officials.

3C. Are there any school or district policies that impact students walking or bicycling

to school? The list below identifies school district policies that may affect a students’ ability or decision to walk to school.

District Bus Policies

Policy: The School District provides transportation for those students whose distance from their school make this service necessary. Children living beyond the following walking limits are entitled to bus transportation.

Kindergarten: 1 mile

Grades 1 through 6: 1 mile

Grades 7 through 12: 2 miles

Bus routes are established so that bus stops are available within reasonable walking distance from the home of every transported student.

How it affects student travel modes: The bus transportation policy provides students with a safe alternative to get to and from school.

School Travel Policies

Policy: The School District has procedures directed toward the safety and health of students during transportation to and from school. These procedures include promoting bus safety, assessing the safety of school traffic patterns and promoting safety in outdoor activities.

How it affects student travel modes: Assessing the school traffic patterns enables the School District to identify safety issues and determine solutions that improve the student travel environment.

Walk Bike School bus

Family Vehicle

Carpool Public Transit

Other

Number of students (morning trips)

2% 0% 80% 18% 0.3% 0% 0%

Number of students (afternoon trips)

0.8% 0% 84% 15% 0% 0% 0%

Primary walking/bicycling routes

Very few students walk or bike to school. Forsythe Avenue is the primary street used to access the school


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3D. School Arrival and Dismissal Process. The questions and responses below, describe key school arrival and dismissal procedures.

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.

If no, in three sentences or less, describe how students enter the building:

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.). If no, in two sentences or less, describe how dismissal is staggered at your school:

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.

If yes, in two sentences or less, describe how school staff are involved in school arrival and dismissal: Staff monitors parents as students enter and exit the building

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.

If yes, please list the locations for each adult crossing guard:

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.

If yes, in two sentences or less, explain how many officers help and what role they play in arrival or dismissal: Police officers periodically

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.

If yes, in two sentences or less, describe the role of the student safety patrol at both arrival and dismissal:


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Conflicts with pedestrians, automobiles and school buses during drop off and pick up

times.

Insufficient school Advanced Warning Signs and School Speed Limit Signs

Missing sidewalks on the north side of the building in front of the school.

Missing and/or faded crosswalks and school zone pavement marking

3E. Parent Attitudes towards walking and biking. Below are the top 5 reasons identified in the Parent Survey that impact the decisions of parents who currently DO NOT allow their children to walk or bicycle to school:

Reasons for not allowing children to walk or bicycle to school: Distance to the School

Weather or climate

Safety of Intersections and Crossings

Speed of traffic along the route

Amount of traffic along the route

3F. Safety Issues and Concerns. Below is a Summary of traffic safety issues and concerns that were gathered from the SRTS team, parents and the community at large.

Relevant traffic crashes. The following summarizes crash data reports recorded within 2 miles of the school sites for the previous 3 years for which data is available (2009‐2011).

There were 6 total crashes within the STP study area. The crashes resulted in _ 5_injuries and 0 fatalities. The number of crashes that involved bicycles was 3 . The number of crashes that involved pedestrians was _3 _.


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3G. Walking and bicycling encouragement activities at the school. Below are activities that the School District currently performs that supports or encourages walking, bicycling and other physical activity.

Activity How it encourages walking or bicycling

Wellness Policy The School District has developed a district‐wide physical activity policy that supports, encourages and monitors student physical activity and education on a regular basis.

Community‐based Activities The School District encourages healthy lifestyles and physical activity for its staff. In addition, it offers parents information about nutrition, physical activity and physical education through their website, newsletters, take‐home materials and other special events.

Girard Intermediate School

3H. How many students live within walking and bicycling distance of school? (Distances are cumulative; meaning that “within 1/2 mile of school” includes students within ¼ mile as well.)







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3I. How many students are currently walking and bicycling to school? What are the primary walking and bicycling routes? The table below is from the student travel tally summary report and from discussions with school officials.

3J. Are there any school or district policies that impact students walking or bicycling













Family Vehicle


Other


8% 0.1% 60% 30% 2% 0% 0%


12% 0% 68% 19% 1% 0% 0%


Forsythe Avenue is the primary street students use to walk to school.


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3K. School Arrival and Dismissal Process. The questions and responses below, describe key school arrival and dismissal procedures.



If no, in three sentences or less, describe how students enter the building:


second, etc.). If no, in two sentences or less, describe how dismissal is staggered at your school: Walkers and car riders are released first then bus riders


If yes, in two sentences or less, describe how school staff are involved in school arrival and dismissal: School staff monitors students arrival and dismissal





If yes, in two sentences or less, explain how many officers help and what role they play in arrival or dismissal: One officer and he monitors parents drop off




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Conflicts with pedestrians, automobiles and school buses during drop off and pick up

times.

Insufficient school Advanced Warning Signs and School Speed Limit Signs

Missing sidewalks on the north side of the building in front of the school.

Missing and/or faded crosswalks and school zone pavement marking

3L. Parent Attitudes towards walking and biking. Below are the top 5 reasons identified in the Parent Survey that impact the decisions of parents who currently DO NOT allow their children to walk or bicycle to school:

Reasons for not allowing children to walk or bicycle to school: Distance to the school

Weather or climate

Speed of traffic along the route


Safety of intersections and crossings

3M. Safety Issues and Concerns. Below is a Summary of traffic safety issues and concerns that were gathered from the SRTS team, parents and the community at large.


There were 6 total crashes within the STP study area. The crashes resulted in _5 _injuries and 0 fatalities. The number of crashes that involved bicycles was 3 . The number of crashes that involved pedestrians was _3 _.


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3N. Walking and bicycling encouragement activities at the school. Below are activities that the School District currently performs that supports or encourages walking, bicycling and other physical activity.




Girard Junior High School

3O. How many students live within walking and bicycling distance of school? (Distances are cumulative; meaning that “within 1/2 mile of school” includes students within ¼ mile as well.)



Within ½ mile of school 44 15%




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3P. How many students are currently walking and bicycling to school? What are the primary walking and bicycling routes? The table below is from the student travel tally summary report and from discussions with school officials.

3Q. Are there any school or district policies that impact students walking or bicycling













Family Vehicle


Other


8% 0.9% 42% 41% 7% 0% 0.2%


12% 0.3% 58% 27% 3% 0% 0%


Gary and Highland Avenue are the two primary walking routes from the southwest. Shannon Road and Beaver Avenue are the primary route from the southeast and north.


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3R. School Arrival and Dismissal Process. The questions and responses below, describe key school arrival and dismissal procedures.



If no, in three sentences or less, describe how students enter the building: Car riders enter in the front of the school. Buses and student drives enter in the back of the school. Walkers can enter in either location.


second, etc.). If no, in two sentences or less, describe how dismissal is staggered at your school:


If yes, in two sentences or less, describe how school staff are involved in school arrival and dismissal: Administrators and volunteer staff wait outside each entrance as students enter the school each day.





If yes, in two sentences or less, explain how many officers help and what role they play in arrival or dismissal: We have a school Resource Officer who is in our building daily. The police cruisers are at arrival and dismissal time to help with traffic control.




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Missing sidewalks along Gary Ave, Highland Ave and Shannon Road.

On campus conflicts between pedestrian and automobiles as students enter and exit

the school campus.

Missing on‐campus sidewalks.

Missing school zone warning, speed limit signs and crosswalk pavement markings.

3S. Parent Attitudes towards walking and biking. Below are the top 5 reasons identified in the Parent Survey that impact the decisions of parents who currently DO NOT allow their children to walk or bicycle to school:

Reasons for not allowing children to walk or bicycle to school: Distance to the school

Weather and Climate


Sidewalks or Pathways

Safety of intersections and crossings

3T. Safety Issues and Concerns. Below is a Summary of traffic safety issues and concerns that were gathered from the SRTS team, parents and the community at large.


There were 6 total crashes within the STP study area. The crashes resulted in _5 _injuries and 0 fatalities. The number of crashes that involved bicycles was 3 . The number of crashes that involved pedestrians was _3 _.


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3U. Walking and bicycling encouragement activities at the school. Below are activities that the School District currently performs that supports or encourages walking, bicycling and other physical activity.





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This section of the school travel plan summarizes the top 5 issues impacting student ability to safely walk or bicycle to your school.

Prospect Elementary and Girard Intermediate School

Issue/Description

1. Issue: Conflict between pedestrians, motorists and buses at drop‐off and pick‐up times

Visitor, staff and bus circulation is not separated. Students walk in drive aisle and between parked cars to access sidewalks.

There is no drop‐off or pick‐up lane adjacent to the school. Students are dropped off on the opposite sides of Forsythe and Elruth Street, causing them to cross between parked cars and drive lanes.

2. Issue: Insufficient crosswalks at Elruth Street and Forsythe Ave and Prospect Streets. These are the two primary routes that connect the large residential neighborhood to the west.

The crossings are missing pavement markings and ADA ramps.

There are no crossing guards or safety patrol to assist students. 3. Issue: Vehicle speed and amount of traffic along Forsythe Ave and Prospect Street.

There are insufficient school advanced warning and speed limit signs.

School zone pavement marking does not exist.

Motorists frequently speed in the school zone.

4. Issue: Concern for student safety as the walk to and from school.

Parents have concerns for their student’s personal safety from criminal activity.

Motorists often roll through stop signs in the neighborhood adjacent to the school.

Motorists frequently speed near the school zone.

5. Issue: Missing sidewalks along Wellman Avenue

Missing sidewalks south of the school causes children to walk in the street.

SECTION 4: KEY ISSUES IMPACTING SAFE WALKING AND BICYCLING TO SCHOOL


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Issue/Description

1. Issue: Missing on campus sidewalks and infrastructure

A sidewalk from Shannon Road to the school sidewalk was never installed

The existing sidewalk along the southern property line does not extend to the crosswalk location

Existing perimeter fence and roadway gates cause students to walk in the street to access the school grounds.

2. Issue: On Campus conflicts between motorists and pedestrians

There is traffic congestion and pedestrian conflicts during drop off and pick up times. Students are dropped off in bypass lane.

There is no signage or pavement striping at drop off area

3. Issue: Missing school zone signage, pavement striping and sidewalks within the school zone and in adjacent neighborhoods

There are missing sidewalks along Highland Avenue, Gary Avenue , Stull Avenue and Park Avenue.

There is missing school zone signage and pavement striping

Intersection improvements (curb ramps and pavement marking) are needed at key intersections

Beaver Avenue and Shannon Road are collector streets and lack sidewalks 4. Issue: The neighborhood to the northwest lacks pedestrian connection to the school

Students live in close proximity to the school but don’t have a direct route to the school because there are no sidewalks or trails

5. Issue: The Churchill Road crossing is a barrier to walking and biking to school

The intersection at North Ward Avenue is not signalized and does not have pedestrian intersection improvements.

Curb ramps are not ADA compliant and pavement marking is faded at N. Ward Ave.


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Prospect Elementary and Girard Intermediate School 5A. Non‐infrastructure Countermeasure Recommendations

For each “E”, the list below briefly describes the need and countermeasure that the SRTS team has identified.

EDUCATION COUNTERMEASURES: Below is a list of the education strategies that the STP team plans to implement in the next 12 months.

EDUCATION

Issue Countermeasure

Congestion and conflict during Drop‐off and Pick‐up times

Educate parents through fliers, web site and email on the proper procedures

Traffic speed and dangerous intersections “Give our Kids a Break” signage

Student personal safety Teach students and parents how to avoid

risks and Safety Town program

The following list identifies medium and long term strategies that the STP team plans to undertake beyond 12 months: 1. Educate community to keep sidewalks clear of snow, vegetation and obstructions

ENCOURAGEMENT COUNTERMEASURES: Below is a list of the encouragement strategies that the STP team plans to implement in the next 12 months.

ENCOURAGEMENT Issue Countermeasure

Low parent interest in allowing their child to walk to school

Walk and bike to school day event

Parent concerns for student’s personal safety(Stranger Danger)

Encourage parents to walk with their child to and from school


Mileage contest and bicycle give away to encourage more walkers/bikers

The following list identifies medium and long term strategies that the STP team plans to undertake beyond 12 months: 1. Implement/promote walking school bus, group walks and/or buddy system

activities.

SECTION 5: RECOMMENDED SRTS COUNTERMEASURES


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ENFORCEMENT COUNTERMEASURES: Below is a list of the enforcement strategies that the STP team plans to implement in the next 12 months.

ENFORCEMENT Issue Countermeasure

Traffic speed along the route and dangerous intersections

Utilize speed trailers and progressive ticketing in residential neighborhood near the school

Student personal safety Continue before and after school police patrol

Congestion and pedestrian conflicts at drop‐off and pick‐up times

Implement either adult crossing guard or student safety patrol at key intersections at the school

The following list identifies medium and long term strategies that the STP team plans to undertake beyond 12 months: 1. Implement a neighborhood watch program

EVALUATION COUNTERMEASURES: Below is a list of the evaluation strategies that the STP team plans to implement in the next 12 months.

EVALUATION


Monitor number of students walking or biking to school

Conduct Student Tallies and Counts once or twice a year

Track parent concerns about walking and biking to school

Conduct parent surveys once a year

Monitor programs that are implemented Assess program effectiveness and tracksresults

Girard Junior High School 5B. Non‐infrastructure Countermeasure Recommendations

For each “E”, the list below briefly describes the need and countermeasure that the SRTS team has identified.

EDUCATION COUNTERMEASURES: Below is a list of the education strategies that the STP team plans to implement in the next 12 months.

EDUCATION



Educate parents and student drivers through flier, web site and email on proper procedures

Traffic speed and dangerous intersections “Give our Kids a Break” signage


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The following list identifies medium and long term strategies that the STP team plans to undertake beyond 12 months: 2. Educate community to keep sidewalks clear of snow, vegetation and obstructions

ENCOURAGEMENT COUNTERMEASURES: Below is a list of the encouragement strategies that the STP team plans to implement in the next 12 months.

ENCOURAGEMENT Issue Countermeasure

Low parent interest in allowing their child to walk to school

Walk and bike to school day event

Parent concerns for student’s personal safety (Stranger Danger)

Encourage parents to walk with their child to and from school or to use the buddy system.


Mileage contest and bicycle give away to encourage more walkers/bikers

The following list identifies medium and long term strategies that the STP team plans to undertake beyond 12 months: 2. Implement a bike week and/or walk and roll Wednesday 3. Provide student access to gymnasium for on campus walking (morning mile)

ENFORCEMENT COUNTERMEASURES: Below is a list of the enforcement strategies that the STP team plans to implement in the next 12 months.

ENFORCEMENT Issue Countermeasure

Traffic speed along the route and dangerous intersections

Utilize speed trailers and progressive ticketing in residential neighborhood near the school

Parent concerns for student’s personal safety (Stranger Danger)

Continue on campus security and before and after school neighborhood police patrol

Congestion and pedestrian conflicts at drop‐off and pick‐up times

Provide additional on campus monitoring by school staff/security

The following list identifies medium and long term strategies that the STP team plans to undertake beyond 12 months: 2. Implement a neighborhood watch program


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EVALUATION COUNTERMEASURES: Below is a list of the evaluation strategies that the STP team plans to implement in the next 12 months.

EVALUATION


Monitor number of students walking or biking to school

Conduct Student Tallies and Counts once or twice a year

Track parent concerns about walking and biking to school

Conduct parent surveys once a year

Monitor programs that are implemented Assess program effectiveness and tracksresults

5C. 12‐Month SRTS Non‐Infrastructure Activity Calendar. Below are the strategies and 12‐month activity calendar described in the boxes of 5A. Each Activity also identifies the leaders of the implementation timeframe.

Prospect Elementary and Girard Intermediate School

Non‐Infrastructure Countermeasure

Jun Jul Aug Sept Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May

Educate Parents on Drop‐off & Pick‐Up Procedures

PLAN

Lead: Debbie Gratz

IMPLEMENT

“Give our Kids a Break” Educational signage

PLAN

Lead: Greg Bonamase

IMPLEMENT

Student Personal Safety Training

PLAN

Lead: Scott Strain

IMPLEMENT

Walk/Bike to School Day Event PLAN Lead: Steve Valley

IMPLEMENT

Encourage parents to walk with their students

PLAN

Lead: Mike Costarella

IMPLEMENT

Mileage Contest and Bicycle Give Away

PLAN

Lead: Richard Rees

IMPLEMENT

Speed Trailers and Progressive Ticketing

PLAN

Lead: Jeff Palmer

IMPLEMENT

Before and After School Police Patrol

PLAN

Lead: Scott Strain

IMPLEMENT

Adult Crossing Guard or Student PLAN

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Safety Patrol

Lead: Richard Rees

IMPLEMENT

Conduct Tallies and Counts PLAN Lead: Debbie Gratz Greg Bonamase

IMPLEMENT

Distribute Parent Surveys, Interview PTO

PLAN

Lead: Debbie Gratz Greg Bonamase

IMPLEMENT

Assess and track event attendance and programs implemented

PLAN

Lead: Debbie Gratz Greg Bonamase

IMPLEMENT

5D. Infrastructure Countermeasure Recommendations

Map ID

Location Need Countermeasure Timeframe Priority Responsible Party

Estimated Cost

Possible Funding Source

Status

A Prospect Elementary School Grounds

Lack of separation and conflicts between pedestrians, motorists and buses during drop‐off and pick‐up times

Reconfigure Prospect Elementary School parking lot and walkways to allow students to be loaded and unloaded at the curb and to provide uninterrupted sidewalks.

Medium Term

High City and School District

High ODOT SRTS Funds

B Prospect & Girard Intermediate School zone

Insufficient school zone crosswalks and curb ramps

Install new pavement markings and curb ramps at the four intersections that surround the school. Add sidewalk and new curb ramps at school entrances

Medium Term

Medium City of Girard Medium ODOT SRTS Funds

C Prospect & Girard Intermediate School zone

Missing school zone advanced warning signage and pavement marking

Add missing school zone signage and pavement marking in the vicinity of the school

Near Term High City of Girard Low Local Funds

D Prospect & Girard Intermediate School zone

Students are dropped off on the opposite side of Forsythe Street, causing them to cross between parked cars and drive aisle

Sign Forsythe as a one waygoing east (Half‐Street Closure) during restricted hours to reduce the potential for students being dropped off on the wrong side of the street.

Near Term High City of Girard Low Local Funds In Progress

E Wellman Avenue

There are missing sidewalk sections along Wellman Avenue. Students are forced to walk in the street.

Infill sidewalks on Wellman Avenue from Prospect Street to East Liberty Street

Long Term Medium City of Girard High ODOT SRTS Funds

F S. Highland Street

South Highland St acts as a collector street for students walking to school. Several sections of sidewalks and curb ramps are missing on the east side.

Infill missing sidewalks and curb ramps

Long Term Medium City of Girard High ODOT SRTS and Local Funds

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Non‐Infrastructure Countermeasure

Jun Jul Aug Sept Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May

Educate Parents and students on Drop‐off & Pick‐Up Procedures

PLAN

Lead: Jennifer Santangelo Bill Christofil

IMPLEMENT

“Give our Kids a Break” Educational signage

PLAN

Lead: Bill Christofil

IMPLEMENT

Walk/Bike to school Day with bicycle give‐away

PLAN

Lead: Nick Cochran

IMPLEMENT

Pedestrian Safety Training PLAN Lead: Scott Strain

IMPLEMENT

Encourage parents to walk with their students

PLAN

Lead: Mike Costarella

IMPLEMENT

Mileage Contest with Bicycle Give Away

PLAN

Lead: Richard Rees

IMPLEMENT

Speed Trailers and Progressive Ticketing

PLAN

Lead: Jeff Palmer

IMPLEMENT

On Campus Security and before and after police patrol

PLAN

Lead: Scott Strain

IMPLEMENT

Additional on campus monitoring during drop‐off and pick‐up times

PLAN

Lead: Bill Christofil IMPLEMENT

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Conduct Tallies and Counts PLAN Lead: Jennifer Santangelo Bill Christofil

IMPLEMENT

Distribute Parent Surveys, Interview PTO

PLAN

Lead: Jennifer Santangelo

IMPLEMENT

Asses and track event attendance and programs implemented

PLAN

Lead: Jennifer Santangelo Bill Christofil

IMPLEMENT

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Map ID

Location Need Countermeasure Timeframe Priority Responsible Party

Estimated Cost

Possible Funding Source

Status

A Girard Jr. High School Grounds

Missing on campus sidewalks, signage, striping and bike racks

Install missing sidewalk connections on the east and south sides of the school; student drop‐off/Pick‐up signage and striping; and bike racks on west side of building

Near Term High City and School District

Medium ODOT SRTS Funds

B Girard Jr. High School Zone

Missing school zone sidewalks, curb ramps, signage and striping

Infill missing sidewalks along Highland Ave, Gary Ave and Stull Ave. Install curb ramps at intersections and school advanced warning signs and striping

Near Term High City of Girard High ODOT SRTS and Local Funds

C Girard Jr. High School Zone

Missing sidewalk along Beaver Avenue and missing sidewalk sections on Dravis St., Woodlawn Ave., Beechwood Dr., and Patricia Dr.

Install sidewalk along Beaver Avenue and provide sidewalk infill on Dravis St., Woodlawn Ave., Beechwood Dr., Patricia Dr. and Park Ave.

Medium Term

Medium City of Girard and Liberty Township

High ODOT SRTS and Local Funds

D Shannon Road Shannon Road is a direct route to the school and is missing sidewalks

Install missing sidewalks along Shannon Road

Long Term Medium City of Girard High ODOT SRTS and/or Local Funds

E Park Avenue Park Avenue is a major East/West collector street for students walking to school and lacks sidewalks and intersection improvements.

Install sidewalks and curb ramps along Park Avenue from Shannon Road to Tod Avenue.


F Churchill Road (S.R. 304) and Ward Avenue Intersection

This intersection is a primary crossing for students who live south of Churchill Road. It is missing signalization and pedestrian intersection improvements

Install traffic signal and pedestrian crosswalk improvements such as marked crosswalks, pedestrian signal heads, push buttons and curb ramps and landings.


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G Girard Jr. High School Zone

Neighborhood NW of the school lacks pedestrian connection

Provide multi‐use asphalt trail from Hopewell Drive to the existing sidewalks on the north side of the school

Long Term Medium City of Girard High Local, ODOT SRTS, ODNR Trail funds

The foundation of this project is based on community and stakeholder input. Insight, observations and

recommendations from School and City officials, stakeholders, key individuals and the general public was

gathered to help gain consensus on key issues and strategies. An advisory committee was established,

consisting of City of Girard, School officials, PTCO members, law enforcement officer, and invested

citizens. Meetings with the committee provided insight into the current travel environment, community

needs and safety issues. In addition, one public open house was made to present information and gather

feedback from the citizens at large. This community feedback was critical in determining the residents’

feelings toward barriers and solutions to active transportation.

Public Input Process: Public Open House

Date: November 26, 2013

Target Audience: Parents, neighbors and general public

Key Input Received:

Generally, visitors were very supportive of the infrastructure and non‐infrastructure solutions that were presented.

Visitors confirmed concern for students during drop‐off and pick‐up times at the Prospect Elementary and Girard Intermediate site.

Several visitors were in favor of additional school zone signage and striping.

Parent noted S. Highland Ave (south of Liberty) is a collector and doesn’t have sidewalks on the west side of the street or curb ramps connecting to the east side of the street.

Parent liked the idea of adult crossing guards at key intersections. Also liked the idea of implementing a “walking school bus” and/or encouraging adults to walk with their students.

Several visitors expressed concern for students walking down Shannon Road. Liked the idea of routing students away from this busy street or adding sidewalks.

All agreed that sidewalks at Stull, Gary, Highland and Park Streets would improve safety.

Several visitors felt a trail connection to Hopewell Drive would be a good improvment. One visitor liked the idea but thought some of the residents in that neighborhood may not want it.

It was noted that there is a missing section of sidewalk on the south side of Moccasin Trail (at the culvert). There is also missing curb ramps at Moccasin Trail and Seneca Dr. This causes walkers to cross from the south side of the street to the north to stay on a sidewalk. Adding curb ramps and short section of sidewalk would correct the issue.

Several visitors expressed concern for keeping sidewalks clear during winter and general maintenance of new sidewalks.

STEP 6: PUBLIC INPUT

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Public Open House 11.26.2013

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