best foot forward: 18 month progress report on peds

18-Month Progress ReportJune 2013 - December 2014

Here’s How a Small Group of Visionaries Are Improving Street Safety for Pedestrians.

Best Foot Forward 18-Month Progress ReportJune 2013 - December 2014

Photo taken in June 2012 at program launch

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WE RECOGNIZE we have a history of designing roads for speed and convenience, not walkability.

WE BELIEVE we have a duty to improve the walkability of our streets.

WE REALIZE few people get into their cars or walk across a street with the intention of colliding.

WE NO LONGER accept pedestrian injuries or fatalities as inevitable.

WE TAKE this responsibility seriously.

WE ARE making progress.

WE ARE putting our BEST FOOT FORWARD.

Our Pledge

Best Foot Forward 18-Month Progress ReportJune 2013 - December 2014 Best Foot Forward Founding Members Progress Report

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Table of ContentsResponsible for the management and operations of the Best Foot Forward program on behalf of the coalition.

CHAIR

Billy Hattaway, P.E.

FDOT District 1 Secretary

FOUNDING CHAIRS

Linda Chapin

Hal Downing, Esq.

BOARD MEMBERS

Rick Geller, Esq.

Frank J. Gilbert, Ph.D.

Eliza Harris, AICP

Shannon Hidalgo

Jamie Krzeminski, P.E.

G. Brock Magruder, Jr., M.D.

Sean Parks, Lake County Commissioner

Lisa Portelli

David Overfi eld

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

Amanda Day

Bike/Walk Central Florida (BWCF), a 501(c)(3) formed in 2010, promotes

walkable and bikeable communities through raising public awareness and

advocating for safe, active transportation, and recreation. Its three main

programs include: Best Foot Forward, Coast-to-Coast Connector, and

Complete Streets. bikewalkcentralfl orida.org

Situation ............................................................6

Triple “E” Program .........................................12

Enforcement .................................................... 17

Engineering .................................................... 20

Education ....................................................... 22

Evaluation ...................................................... 38

Observations .................................................. 40

35 mph + under - City of Orlando ................. 43

35 mph + under - Orange County ................ 49

40 mph + over - City of Orlando ....................55

40 mph + over - Orange County ................... 64

Our Partners ...................................................73

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It’s amazing what “BFFs” can do.

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Why Metro-Orlando Ranks #1 in the Nation For Preventable Pedestrian Deaths According to a report released by the National Complete Streets Coalition, Metro-Orlando, which includes Lake, Orange, Osceola and Seminole counties, tops the list of the most dangerous areas to walk when looking at a ten-year time period from 2003-2012. And, Florida takes fi rst among the states.

Metro-Orlando is followed by Tampa-St. Petersburg, Jacksonville, and Miami. Rounding out the top ten list is Memphis, Birmingham, Houston, Atlanta, Phoenix, and Charlotte - all located in the sun-belt.

This report, “Dangerous by Design 2014,” ranks safety by comparing the number of residents who walk to work and the pedestrians killed over a select time period. This is referred to as the Pedestrian Danger Index (PDI) and fi nds high PDI is a function of low walking rates and poor street design. In Metro-Orlando, only 1.1% of people walk to work, one of the lowest in the nation.

What the Numbers Tell Us From 2003 – 2012, more than 47,000+ people nationwide died while walking on our streets. That is 16 times the number of people who died in natural disasters during the same ten years. On top of that, more than 676,000 pedestrians were injured, a number equivalent to a pedestrian being struck by a car or truck every 8 minutes in the U.S.

Orange County 2012 2013 2014

Injury 488 540 596

Fatal 42 38 44

Total 530 578 640

City of Orlando 2012 2013 2014

Injury 119 155 137

Fatal 6 7 6

Total 125 162 143

Only 1.1% of people walk to work in Metro-Orlando, one of the lowest in the nation.

State & LocalHow did Florida fare during this ten year period from 2003 – 2012?

What about Florida? More than 5,000 people were fatally struck - with 580+ of those deaths reported on roads in Lake, Orange, Osceola, and Seminole counties.

And, just last year (2014) more than 635 people were injured or killed while crossing the street in Orange County. That’s equivalent to a Boeing 747 crashing and injuring everyone on board. If this plane crashed in your backyard, would you consider it safe to fl y? While we refer to cars and people colliding as mere “accidents,” the truth is our roads are far deadlier than they need to be. The good news is we’ve got a plan - and we’re making progress one PED at a time.


On average, 37 pedestrians are killed and 500 are injured every year in Orange County*.

73% of fatalities occur at night

41% of injuries occur at night

83% of fatalities on roads 40mph+

compared to 73%

statewide and 60% nationally.

Metropolitan Areas Ranked as the Most Dangerous Places to Walk by Smart Growth America

1) Orlando-Kissimmee, Fl1

2) Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, Fl

3) Jacksonville, Fl

4) Miami-Fort Lauderdale-Pompano Beach, Fl

1 Metro-Orlando includes Lake, Orange, (including City of Orlando), Osceola, and Seminole counties. The ranking is based on the share of local commuters who walk to work, per the U.S. Census, compared to the number of pedestrian fatalities from 2003-2012.

* Includes all cities and towns within Orange County, as well as unincorporated Orange County.

Orlando Sentinel series, “Blood in the Streets.” June 2013. Crash data: 2007-2012

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Best Foot Forward was born out of the belief that the status-quo is unacceptable.


BFF Coalition & Community Partners

Stepping up to address a very real need. Ask yourself what kind of community do you want to live in. Do you want to live in a community where people look out for each other, or do you want to live in a community where drivers are angry and distracted and something as simple as crossing the street is fraught with peril? Unfortunately, the data tells us that we have chosen the latter.

That’s why in June 2012 decisive action was taken. A group of visionaries gathered and declared the status quo is unacceptable. And, they would use every tool at their disposal to return civility to our streets by focusing on walkers over drivers. How?

1. Build a grassroots coalition.

2. Lay out an ambitious roadmap.

3. Bring the same concerted effort and resources that reduced drunk driving and increased seat belt usage to upwards of 85% compliance.

4. Live up to our commitments.

Meet Best Foot Forward. Nowhere else in Florida is there a determined coalition with a singular focus to, ultimately, save lives. While the Best Foot Forward (BFF) coalition recognizes there is no silver

bullet, we do believe it will take all of us putting our best foot forward by making it a habit to look out for each other as we walk and drive our streets.

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BFF TenetsCOMMUNICATE with a singular focus on the behaviors that injure the most people and those that create lasting positive change.

INSTITUTIONALIZE collaboration across all levels of local governments, police departments, transit authorities, public agencies, schools, hospitals, non-profits, private industries, and citizens.

CREATE a following of people who are willing to do whatever it takes to make our roads safer for each and every member of our community.

HOLD individuals responsible for injuring others.

PRIORITIZE walkers over drivers in engineering and

funding decisions.

BE A VOICE FOR PEDS.

EDUCATION

ENFORCEMENT

ENGINEERING

EVALUATION

ENGINEERroads that are less likely to result in injuries or fatalities

ENFORCEFlorida’s pedestrian and driver yield laws

EDUCATEpeople of all ages and incomes

EVALUATEdrivers’ yield rates and crash data

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Best Foot Forward Provides Measured Results. Keyword Measured. Best Foot Forward (BFF) is a hard-working, community-wide coalition that has made the commitment to decisively confront our pedestrian fatality and injury epidemic.

We believe it’s our duty to push for safer street design, bring more resources to public outreach, enforce Florida’s pedestrian and driver yield laws, and measure our results. It’s called the “Triple E” approach of combining education, engineering, and enforcement - plus a large dose of evaluation. This proven technique has been incorporated by other Florida cities including Gainesville and St. Petersburg where they’ve seen remarkable results.

That work began in June 2012 and continues on today. Best Foot Forward is excited to report that we are making progress on getting more drivers to yield. And we understand we’re just getting

Vision: Normalize walking. Put people

before cars. And, cut PED injuries in

half.

Th e Mission: To make streets safer

by getting more drivers to yield to

pedestrians in crosswalks and getting

pedestrians to be more careful crossing

the street.

Th e Plan: The Triple “E” method of

combining street safety education, low-

cost engineering, and enforcement of

Florida’s driver yield law.

Th e Evaluation: Track the percentage

of drivers yielding to pedestrians in

marked crosswalks in Orange County

and the City of Orlando.

Short Term Objectives: Increase driver

yield rates to 60 percentage on roads

posted at 35 mph and less.

Roads posted 40 mph and higher,

achieve a 10 percentage increase on

driver yield rates year over year.

started and we have to work even harder to prevent unnecessary accidents so walking becomes a normal activity in our neighborhoods.

EDUCATION ENGINEERING ENFORCEMENT

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What Gets Measured Gets BetterMore drivers are yielding to pedestrians in marked crosswalks.

0 0 20%10% 40%30% 50%50% 30%40% 10%20%

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FY14

FY15*44% 42%

45% 37%

48% 12%

28% 26%

23% 15%

5% 1.2%

Driver Yield Rate AverageDriver Yield Rate Average

*FY15 details a six-month average from June 2014 – December 2014

35 mph + Under

(First 6 months)

40 mph + Over

FY15*: 11 CrosswalksFinal 44%

Baseline 42%

FY14: 11 CrosswalksFinal 45%

Baseline 37%


Baseline 12%

Baseline: The driver yield rate average of designated crosswalks at the start of each cycle - June.

Before Best Foot Forward, only 1.2% of drivers stopped for a person in a marked crosswalk on roads 40mph+.

Two years later, that number is closer to 23%. Making progress.

Final: The driver yield rate average after 12-months of sustained enforcement, education, and engineering.

FY15*: 19 CrosswalksFinal 28%

Baseline 26%


Baseline 15%


Baseline 1.2%

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EDUCATIONENFORCEMENTENGINEERING EVALUATION

Stepping Up for Safety

ENGINEER ENFORCE EDUCATE EVALUATE

Success So Far: Roads 40 mph + Over

5%End of Year 1

60%Studies show that if of drivers yield forpedestrians, others will quickly follow suit.

23%Year 2

28%First 6 Months of Year 3


Conway Road & Hargill Drive Pine Hills Road & El Trio Way Lake Underhill Road & Palmer Street Rollins Street & Camden Road

Central Blvd. & Lake Avenue

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Enforcement: Operation Best Foot ForwardMore than 5,000 Drivers Warned or Cited. More than 85% are Local. We’re making roads safer, one warning or traffi c ticket at a time. The good news is that the crosswalk enforcement actions conducted by Orlando Police Department (OPD) and Orange County Sheriff’s Offi ce (OCSO) have touched more than 5,000 motorists - 1,787 tickets and 3,791 warnings - for failing to yield to pedestrians in a marked crosswalk, as Florida law requires, since June 2012.

Dubbed Operation Best Foot Forward, plain clothes offi cers cross the street in marked crosswalks at designated intersections with high pedestrian activity. Those drivers failing to yield, may receive a warning or a $164 ticket and three (3) points on their driver’s license.

We follow the high-visibility enforcement model - dual enforcement actions only 2 to 4 times per year over a two day time period. It’s scheduled six months to a year in advance so the BFF Community Outreach Coordinators can contact local homeowners associations, organizations and schools and schedule presentations to give ample warnings of the crosswalk crackdown in their neighborhood.

“The Formula for Traffi c Enforcement? Enforcement, Enforcement, and Publicity About Enforcement.”Dr. Elizabeth Baker, NHTSA

Mid-Atlantic Regional Administrator

Enforcement ScheduleHalloween October 2013

Spring Break February 2014

School is Out June 2014

Back to School August 2014

Halloween October 2014

ENFORCEMENTCrosswalk Crackdown

Details: 296Warnings: 3,791Citations: 1,787 17Progress Report

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Operation Best Foot Forward: Crosswalks Enforced & Tracked

Orange County Sheriff ’s Offi ce Details Warnings Citations Speed Limit

Driver Yield Rate Avg

Waterford Lakes Pkwy. & Coquina Rock St. 14 103 88 25 mph 3%Oleander Ave. & Tucker Ave. 1 0 0 25 mph 52%Woodbury Rd. & Mallory Cir. 17 127 91 35 mph 17%Gatlin Ave. & Kennedy Ave. 1 0 3 35 mph 66%W. Oak Ridge Rd. and Magic Way 13 222 183 40 mph 21%W. Oak Ridge Rd. & Texas Ave. 13 222 24 40 mph 13%W. Oak Ridge Rd., east of Millenia Blvd. 14 292 211 40 mph 13%International Dr. & Austrian Ct. 17 133 118 40 mph 12%Old Winter Garden Rd. & S. Hudson St. 8 111 39 40 mph 2%

International Dr. & Samoan Ct. 11 105 32 40 mph 12%N. Pine Hills Rd. & El Trio Way 1 4 9 40 mph 10%Sea World Dr. & Sea Harbor Dr. 1 4 9 40 mph 25%N. Pine Hills Rd. & Figwood Ln. 1 0 8 40 mph 8%Dr. Phillips Blvd. & Sandberry Blvd. 1 6 0 40 mph 4%N. Pine Hills Rd., north of North Ln. 16 281 202 45 mph 15%Forest City Rd. & Weston Ln. 9 197 69 45 mph N/ADr. Philips Blvd. & Banyan Blvd. 18 146 81 40 mph N/AUniversity Blvd. & Destination Pkwy. 1 4 16 35 mph N/A

Jun. 2012 - Dec. 2014 157 1,957 1,183

Orange County Sheriff ’s Offi ce

The following is the list of crosswalks enforced since the BFF launch in June 2012.

Details refer to the number of times OPD or OCSO conducted a high-visibility action at that particular location. Driver yield rate refl ects the cumulative average of the data collected before and after each crosswalk enforcement action and engineering improvement. For more details, turn to the Observation section.

How are the crosswalks selected? The BFF coalition looks at pedestrian crashes, proximity to schools and Lynx bus stops, speed limits, enforcement ability, engineering improvements, residents’ requests, and resources.

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Orlando Police Department

Orlando Police Department Details Warnings Citations Speed Limit

Driver Yield Rate Avg

Mercy Dr. & Kalwit Ln. 3 42 96 25 mph 21%S. Kirkman Rd. & International Dr. (NE Corner) 9 176 37 25 mph 34%N. Summerlin Ave. & Mt. Vernon St. 3 33 24 25 mph 69%E. Central Blvd. & Lake Ave. 14 116 22 25 mph 75%Lake Baldwin Ln. & Almond Ave. 5 52 13 25 mph 66%S. Semoran Blvd. & Curry Ford Rd. (SE Corner) 9 116 12 25 mph 36%W Church St. & Glenn Ln. 6 77 39 30 mph 23%E. Rollins St. & Camden Rd. (E Crosswalk) 10 106 17 30 mph 51%Edgewater Dr. & Shady Lane Dr. 1 26 15 30 mph 25%Virginia Dr. & Orlando Urban Tr. (Dinky Line) 2 5 12 30 mph 64%E. Michigan St. & Cayman Way 12 278 76 35 mph 8%S. Rio Grande Ave. & Carter St. 9 331 55 35 mph 6%Lake Underhill Rd. & Palmer St. 3 39 43 35 mph 28%S. Conway Rd. & Hargill Dr. 11 313 79 40 mph 8%W. Colonial Dr. & Orange Blossom Tr. 1 6 3 40 mph 23%I-4 WB Off Ramp & W. Colonial Dr. 1 11 2 40 mph 27%E. Michigan St. & N. Orange Ave. 1 8 0 40 mph 32%Conroy Rd. & Vineland Rd. 1 4 8 45 mph 25%S. Semoran Blvd. & 408 on-ramp 1 4 7 45 mph 25%Lee Vista Blvd. & Odyssey Middle School 1 2 5 45 mph 34%Kirkman Rd. & Major Blvd. 2 8 16 50 mph 27%Metrowest Blvd. & Kirkman Rd. 2 14 4 50 mph 53%S. John Young Pkwy. & Orange Center Blvd. 1 1 4 45 mph N/AE. Robinson St. & Hillman Ave. 2 48 8 35 mph N/AN. Tampa Ave. & Rock Lake Dr. 1 2 4 30 mph N/ARose Bay Dr. & Rose of Tralee Way 1 16 3 25 mph N/A

Jun. 2012 - Dec. 2014 112 1,834 604

Bold: crosswalks tracked since launch of BFF in June 2012.

N/A: Not measured


Engineering: Low-Cost Improvements

Orange County Speed Limit Lanes Observed Location Type Intersection Type 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9

Mark Twain Blvd. & Recreation Center 25 mph 2 lanes Recreation Center Unsignalized

Waterford Chase Pkwy. & Oak Chase Dr. 30 mph 3 lanes Residential, Park Unsignalized

Woodbury Rd. & Mallory Cir. 35 mph 3 lanes Residential, Commercial Unsignalized

Goldenrod Rd. & Cady Way Trail 40 mph 2 lanes Park Unsignalized

Forsyth Rd. & Wheeled Coach Industries 40 mph 2 + center turn lane Commercial Unsignalized

W. Oak Ridge Rd. & S. Texas Ave. 40 mph 5 lanes Commercial, Residential Unsignalized

International Dr. & Samoan Ct. 40 mph 4 lanes Tourist Core Unsignalized

International Dr. & Austrian Ct. 40 mph 4 lanes Commercial Unsignalized

W. Oak Ridge Rd. & Magic Way 45 mph 4 + center turn Lane Commercial, Residential Unsignalized

Landstar Blvd. & Misley Dr. 45 mph 4 + left turn lanes Residential Unsignalized

Landstar Blvd. & Brook Hollow Dr. 45 mph 5 + left turn lanes Residential Unsignalized

North Pine Hills Rd. N. of North Lane 45mph 5 lanes Commercial, School Unsignalized

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Refer numbers to signage guide above

Signage GuideRoads 40mph+.

Signs could be used as stand alone or in combination

Roads 35pmh and less

Roads 40mph and higher could be a combination

For signalized intersections

BFF Coalition Recommendations

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Prompt Signage. Yield Markings. In-Street Signs. Refuge Islands.

Redesigning a street, while not always cheap or easy, is the single most effective way to prevent loss of life—saving drivers, cyclists, and pedestrians.

City of Orlando Speed Limit Lanes Observed Location Type Intersection Type 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9

E. Central Blvd. & Lake Ave. 25 mph 2 lanes Residential, Commercial Unsignalized

Lake Baldwin Ln. & Almond Ave. 25 mph 2 lanes Residential, Park Unsignalized

Mercy Dr. & Kalwit Ln. 25 mph 2 lanes Residential Unsignalized

E. Rollins St. & Camden Rd. 30 mph 2 +left turn lanes Hospital, Near SunRail Unsignalized

Virginia Dr. & Orlando Urban Trail 30 mph 2 lanes Trail, Commercial Unsignalized

7100 Municipal Dr. 35 mph 2 lanes Commercial Unsignalized

S. Division Ave. & W. Michigan St. 35 mph 4 lanes + 1 slip lane Commercial, Industrial Unsignalized

Lake Underhill Rd. & Palmer St. 35 mph 2 + center turn lane Residential, Park Unsignalized

S. Conway Rd. & Hargill Dr. 40 mph 5 lanes Residential, School Unsignalized

S. Semoran Blvd. & Curry Ford Rd. 45 mph 1 slip lane Commercial Signalized

W. Colonial Dr. & N. Orange Blossom Tr. 40 mph 1 slip lane Commercial Signalized

I-4 WB Off Ramp & W. Colonial Dr. 40 mph 1 slip lane Commercial Signalized

E. Michigan S.t & N. Orange Ave. 40 mph 3 right turn lanes Commercial Signalized

S. Semoran Blvd. & SR 408 45 mph 1 slip lane Commercial Unsignalized

N. John Young Pkwy. & Silver Star Rd. 45 mph 4 + 2 slip lanes Commercial Signalized

Lee Vista Blvd. S. of Lake Avon Dr. 45 mph 4 + center turn lane School, Residential Unsignalized

Conroy Rd. & Vineland Rd. 45 mph 4 slip lane Commercial Signalized

Metrowest Blvd. & S. Kirkman Rd. 50 mph 3 right turn lanes Commercial Signalized

Refer numbers to signage guide on page 20

Measured Progress

17 In-street sign placements

75Crosswalk enhancements: repavement, upgraded signage, ADA compliance, etc

102 School-related crosswalk improvements

5 Rectangular Rapid Flashing Beacon (RRFB)

1 Standard Warning Beacon/Pedestrian Flasher

The signs and engineering treatments on this page have been recommended by the BFF coalition. The chart below indicates the progress achieved as of December 2014. Note that not all treatments have been recommended for each crosswalk. See the Observation section for more details. Crosswalks monitored since launch in June 2012.


Education: Touched over 1.8M Residents & VisitorsWhen it comes to educating the public on pedestrian safety, we have our work cut out for ourselves. Just look at the response by one driver when OPD pulled him over for failure to yield. He said,

No wonder educating people about the law is the game changer. That’s why BFF goes “grassroots.” By this, we mean we’ve conducted 300+ workshops, hosted forums and participated in events providing locals a chance to learn about the BFF action plan, and share ideas to make their neighborhood walk-friendly.

EDUCATION

Dialogue Starts from the Ground Up:

✓ Two-mile radius of monitored crosswalk & near OCPS schools

✓ Adjacent to high-crash corridors

✓ Lower-income communities

✓ Homeowner Associations

✓ Chambers & Civic Groups

✓ Churches & Senior Centers

✓ City Councils & County Commission

“Who do you think will win? A 200 pound man or a 4,000 pound car? I say, the pedestrian needs to watch where he’s going, not the other way around.”

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Progress in the Numbers

Education & Outreach Traditional Media

Newsletter

Social Media

322 $1,905,567

1,600

459

36,400 26,978,409

31.91%

8,436,004

11,307

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614

600

1,732

171,334

201

21,813

June 2012 – December 2014

HOAs & Organizations where BFF presented or distributed materials

Number of people BFF reached at events

Earned Media Value

Newsletter Subscribers

Traditional Media Reach

Average Open Rate

Number of newsletters distributed

iYield4Peds Bumper Stickers Distributed

IYield4Peds Bumper Stickers on Lynx Buses

Stickers, Flyers, Educational Materials Distributed

Facebook Fans

Facebook Impressions

Twitter Followers

Twitter Link Clicks

Instagram Followers

Instagram Impressions


ORANGE COUNTY & CITY OF ORLANDO

Spreading the Word that Crashes are PreventableMore than Presentations & Events

Presentations & Events Arlington Bay HOABarnett Park Summer ProgramBelmont/Hanging Moss Civic AssociationBuena Vista Rotary ClubCentral Florida Young at Heart SeniorsCitrus Club Lunch and LearnDowntown Development BoardDowntown Development Board – Jai GalleryDr. Phillips Chamber of CommerceEnglewood Neighborhood AssociationEssex Pointe South HOAEvans High SchoolEvans High School Safety WatchFirst Presbyterian ChurchGAO board meeting at City HallGreen Network GroupHiawassee Oaks HOAHighwoods Properties GroupL. Claudia Allen Senior CenterLake Conway EstatesLake Richmond Estates HOAMeadow Woods CommunityMeridian ClubOaks on the Lake HOAPepper Mill Community AssociationRenaissance Senior CenterRethinking the City: East End MarketS. Goldenrod Safe Neighborhood AssociationSemoran Business Leadership CouncilSenior Walking Event - Maitland Public LibrarySierra ClubSoDo Coffee ClubSt. Cloud Crossing Guard TrainingSt. James Prime Timers ClubSunRail Safety Event with Downtown Development BoardTangelo Park Civic AssociationTildenville ElementaryUCF Life CourseUptown Maitland ApartmentsWadeview Park Neighborhood AssociationWindgrove Neighborhood CouncilZellwood Redcaps Presentation

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Education: Coming to a Neighborhood Near YouJoin the BFF movement. Its success depends on every resident, neighborhood group, and community coming together and working with one common purpose - people before cars.

That’s why BFF seeks your ideas to make walking a “normal” activity by identifying problematic areas and hammering out solutions that match realities in your neighborhood. We need you talking to neighbors, advocating for better street design, and speaking up at public meetings to help foster an understanding that it is within your power to make every street safe, walkable, and friendly.

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We recognize that not all messages are created equally. Some are gentle reminders while others may shock the system. Look no further than a $164 citation for failure to yield. That’s why everything we do on a daily basis – from pitching media stories and writing newsletters or articles to giving speeches and organizing BFF events – it is all part of a multi-platform, mass campaign to educate the public and invite change.

Th e Driver Yield Law 100,000+ fl yers about the Florida yield law have been distributed by OPD and OCSO to drivers as a warning and by the BFF team at events, especially parents!

Bumper Stickers: Driver Facing Message IYield4Peds is a solution-focused message akin to taking a pledge. With more than 11,300 bumper stickers circulating in our county, no wonder people are getting the message.

Newsletters: All Th ings PEDS Every fi ve to six weeks, more than 3,000 Orange County and City of Orlando residents, advocates, and partners receive All Things PEDS, a digital newsletter. Over the past two years, it has averaged a 32% open rate, well above the industry norm. Sign up at iyield4peds.org.

Funded by FDOT

City Commissioner Patty Sheehan

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Facebook likes have doubled, Twitter followers have tripled and Instagram followers have quadrupled since June 2013.

✓ Best Foot Forward: Facebook

✓ @BestFootOrlando: Twitter

✓ @bestfootorlando: Instagram

It’s Amazing What Social Media Can Do.

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Print & Digital

Education: Measuring Message Progress

National Coverage with NPR - All Th ings Considered & AARP Magazine

Earned Media Value? Think of it this way. If you were to buy advertising on these outlets, $1.9M is an estimate of what your advertising spent since June 2012.

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All Things Considered: NPR

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Best Foot ForwardBEST FOOT FORWARD FOR PEDESTRIAN SAFETY—A COALITION OF CIVIC LEADERS, public safety officials, engineers, educators, transportation planners, advocates and concerned citizens in Metro Orlando—isn’t merely talking the talk. It’s also walking the walk. And making headway.

An initiative of Bike/Walk Central Florida, the coalition was launched in fall 2011 with support from MetroPlan Orlando and the Winter Park Health Foundation. In October, it hopes to receive grant money for engi-neering and enforcement, which would allow expansion into Seminole and Osceola counties. The grant, from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, is intended to aid some of the worst commu-nities for pedestrian safety in the country. Metro Orlando is ranked among them.

How valuable is enforcement? With help from Orange County and the city of Orlando, the number of intersections being observed has increased. One early result: The yielding rate for pedestrians at intersections has increased from 12 percent to 48 percent at last count (on roads with speed limits of 35 mph or less).

Charter members of Best Foot Forward include Orlando Health, LYNX, the City of Orlando, Orange County, Winter Park, Maitland, Eatonville, Windermere and Winter Garden, as well as the police chiefs of Orange County.

Aveo Spells AscensionHERE’S MORE EVIDENCE THAT THE REGION’S AEROSPACE INDUSTRY CONTINUES TO CLIMB. Aveo Engineering, which makes electronics for the aerospace industry, is expanding in Flagler County, creating a projected 300 jobs over the next three years and adding $7.5 million to the local economy.

A global producer of high-technology electronics for the aerospace industry, Aveo Engineering will establish a design and manufacturing facility at Flagler County Airport. It will manufacture lights and fit and certify them on airplanes. The company had considered locations in Texas and Malaysia.

If those jobs are produced, its arrival in Flagler will represent the largest single gain of private-employer jobs in recent memory for the county. The last time was 2008, when Palm Coast Data announced it was consolidating its multistate operations, promising to add 700 jobs. While those new jobs never materialized, the county’s

economic development department—largely instrumental in securing the deal with Aveo—is projecting better fortunes now, with an anticipated average annual wage of $43,000 per job.

“This should become the epicenter of the company worldwide,” says Christian Nielsen, owner of Aveo Engineering, who also has operations in the Czech Republic, Malaysia and England.

Intersection of Luck and Prep PASCO OFFICIALS LEARNED IN LATE AUGUST HOW LUCK FAVORS PREPARATION. An investment group, International Infrastructure Partners LLC, has proposed to fund and construct a State Road 54/56 elevated tollway across Pasco County from U.S. Highway 19 to U.S. Highway 301, using private funds.

The project would invest hundreds of millions of dollars into Pasco County and, in effect, complete the northern expressway

loop that was never constructed in Pinellas and Hillsborough counties. The unsolicited proposal was received by the FDOT.

Over a year ago, however, the idea was actually hatched by Pasco County officials, who presented it to the Pasco Economic Development Council Inc. There, it received positive response from Pasco business leaders, and a feasibility study was ini-tiated. Subsequently, Pasco planning and transportation officials unveiled the concept, where it was viewed as a bold, imaginative initiative. Not long afterward came the offer of private funds.

As part of the Best Foot Forward effort, law enforce-ment has quadrupled the yielding rate for pedestri-ans in several locales. And expansion is afoot.

Aveo Engineering, a global producer of high-tech electronics for the aerospace industry, will establish a design/manufacturing facility at Flagler County Airport.

An elevated toll road could be in the future for Pasco County—using private funds. The project would invest hundreds of millions of dollars into the county and improve regional traffic flow.

TV & Radiowalk. And making headway.walk. And making headway.

An initiative of Bike/Walk Central Florida, An initiative of Bike/Walk Central Florida, the coalition was launched in fall 2011 with the coalition was launched in fall 2011 with support from MetroPlan Orlando and the support from MetroPlan Orlando and the Winter Park Health Foundation. In October, Winter Park Health Foundation. In October,

130+ Stories Printed, Aired, or Told Since June 2012

27+ million impressions via traditional & social media

from Orange County and the city of Orlando, from Orange County and the city of Orlando, the number of intersections being observed the number of intersections being observed has increased. One early result: The yielding has increased. One early result: The yielding

Maitland, Eatonville, Windermere and Winter Maitland, Eatonville, Windermere and Winter Garden, as well as the police chiefs of Orange Garden, as well as the police chiefs of Orange

$1.9M in Media Value

Winter Park Health Foundation. In October, Winter Park Health Foundation. In October, it hopes to receive grant money for engiit hopes to receive grant money for engi--neering and enforcement, which would neering and enforcement, which would allow expansion into Seminole and Osceola allow expansion into Seminole and Osceola

Highway Traffic Safety Administration, is Highway Traffic Safety Administration, is intended to aid some of the worst commuintended to aid some of the worst commu--nities for pedestrian safety in the country. nities for pedestrian safety in the country.

How valuable is enforcement? With help How valuable is enforcement? With help from Orange County and the city of Orlando, from Orange County and the city of Orlando, from Orange County and the city of Orlando, from Orange County and the city of Orlando, the number of intersections being observed the number of intersections being observed has increased. One early result: The yielding has increased. One early result: The yielding

Winter Park Health Foundation. In October, Winter Park Health Foundation. In October, it hopes to receive grant money for engiit hopes to receive grant money for engineering and enforcement, which would neering and enforcement, which would

Winter Park Health Foundation. In October, Winter Park Health Foundation. In October, it hopes to receive grant money for engiit hopes to receive grant money for engineering and enforcement, which would neering and enforcement, which would

nities for pedestrian safety in the country. nities for pedestrian safety in the country. Metro Orlando is ranked among them.Metro Orlando is ranked among them.

How valuable is enforcement? With help How valuable is enforcement? With help from Orange County and the city of Orlando, from Orange County and the city of Orlando,

How valuable is enforcement? With help How valuable is enforcement? With help from Orange County and the city of Orlando, from Orange County and the city of Orlando, from Orange County and the city of Orlando, from Orange County and the city of Orlando, the number of intersections being observed the number of intersections being observed has increased. One early result: The yielding has increased. One early result: The yielding

from Orange County and the city of Orlando, from Orange County and the city of Orlando,


Education: Teaching kids to teach adults.

Walk this way – to school today! More than 50 OCPS Schools Participated in International Walk to School Day

Best Foot Forward joined with founding partner Orange County Public Schools, Healthy Central Florida, the Walking School Bus, and elected offi cials on International Walk to School Day in October. This annual event teaches kids safe walking skills and reminds drivers to yield to peds, especially the little peds.

Participating Orange County Public Schools: Dommerich Elementary, Maitland Middle, Spring Lake Elementary, Lake Silver Elementary, Sadler Elementary, Lake

Whitney Elementary, Winegard Elementary, Lake Sybelia Elementary, Bonneville Elementary, Cypress Springs Elementary, Endeavor Elementary, Frangus Elementary,

Tildenville Elementary, Hiawassee Elementary, Hunters Creek Elementary, Little River Elementary, Lockhart Elementary, Meadow Woods Elementary, Sand Lake

Elementary, Windy Ridge Elementary, Aloma Elementary, Lakemont Elementary, Eagle’s Nest Elementary, Audubon Elementary, Washington Shores Elementary,

Hungerford Elementary, Westbrooke Elementary, Whispering Oak Elementary, MetroWest Elementary, Zellwood Elementary, Clarcona Elementary, Blankner Elementary,

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Bill Sublette, Chairman of the Orange County Public School Board, and Superintendent Barbara Jenkins congratulate the WalkSafe Poster Contest Winners

“Thanks to Orange County Public Schools and their partners Best Foot Forward, Healthy Central Florida and Walk “n” Roll - another school district has successfully implemented the WalkSafe program. Gillian Hotz, PhD - Director WalkSafe ProgramUniversity of Miami, Miller School of Medicine

WalkSafe is a three-day elementary school curriculum that satisfi es more than 10 Next Generation Sunshine State standards. Created in 2001 by Dr. Gillian Hotz, the program is based out of the University Of Miami Miller School Of Medicine to teach students

in elementary school to safely walk to and from school. Since its inception, Miami-Dade County’s pedestrian accident fi gures for elementary school aged children decreased by 68 percent. To learn more, visit www.walksafe.us.

OCPS adopts the WalkSafe curriculum for k-2 grade


Evaluation: Collecting Yield Data.Our Goals Are Big. Our Determination is Bigger.

How do we track BFF progress? By counting the number of drivers who yield to a pedestrian in a marked crosswalk. BFF employs the formula from the Institute of Traffi c Engineers to calculate the number of drivers yielding to a pedestrian in a marked crosswalk.

First of all, driver yielding behavior is measured to an objective dilemma zone, used by traffi c engineers, to determine whether a driver can safely stop for a pedestrian standing with one foot in the crosswalk. This formula accounts for driver reaction time, safe deceleration rate, the posted speed, and the grade of the road.

To identify the dilemma zone, we mark it with a fl ag or bright tape to be seen at the crosswalk. To calculate driver yield rates, we employ the formula below.

- Motorists who had not entered the dilemma zone when a pedestrian entered the crosswalk were scored as yielding or not yielding because they had suffi cient time and space to stop safely for the pedestrian.

- Motorists who entered the dilemma zone before the pedestrian placed a foot in the crosswalk would not be scored as failing to yield.

1. Who conducts this data collection? Retired and current Orange County Crossing Guards

2. How many times do you complete the audit at each crosswalk? Each crosswalk is measured three times within three to seven days before and after each enforcement operation or engineering improvement.

3. Has a data collector ever been hit by a vehicle while conducting audits? No, the training process for our data collectors is rather extensive to avoid hazardous situations.

4. How can I be involved with the BFF data collection process? These positions are paid. Please email [email protected] if you are interested.

Speed Limit Distance30 MPH 140’35 MPH 183’40 MPH 234’

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How does BFF choose the crosswalks to monitor and measure? Th ere is a list of criteria but it boils down to if it is enforceable or not. Interstate ramps and roads 50+ are off the list! BFF looks at whether it is a marked crosswalk, scheduled for engineering improvements, near a school, located in diverse neighborhoods, within the city and count limits, in close proximity to a bus stop, posted at 45mph and lower, and, of course, the number of crashes over a period of time.

Day in the Life of a Data CollectorKaty Magruder is the program manager for Best Foot Forward. Part of her job is to conduct data collection at BFF monitored crosswalks while observing driver and pedestrian behavior. These fi ndings are reported to the BFF coalition. Below she recounts her fi rst experience.

“Are these people crazy?” I asked myself as I faced oncoming traffi c with my foot placed boldly in the crosswalk. I felt the gusts of air as vehicles rushed past me in my fi rst attempt to cross Conway Road and Hargill Drive. For those who don’t know, Conway Road is a fi ve-lane, 45 mph road – where only 1 in 10 drivers stop for pedestrians. Nearly 20 cars roared through the crosswalk, many opted to accelerate and swerve instead of slow down and stop. I was speechless. I spent time in Washington D.C. and New York City and nothing compared to the Conway/Hargill nightmare.

This was not what I signed up for.

That was my reaction the fi rst day I measured yield rates for Best Foot Forward. Let me back up. What are yield rates? Why was I measuring them? A yield rate is the average percentage that motorists stop, or yield, for a pedestrian in a crosswalk. As an intern for Best Foot

Forward, I was given the task to measure the yield rates at this particular crosswalk.

In concept it is an easy task of walking back and forth through each crosswalk 20 times, at three different times of day, recording how many cars did or did not yield. Although simple, crossing each time brings new hazards and shocking driver and pedestrian behavior. There were people who crossed midblock, bicyclists who weaved through stopped traffi c at red lights, and mothers who pushed their children in strollers diagonally through the intersection. I was the “goody two shoes” in the crosswalk – following the rules of the road.

The silver lining throughout this perilous experience were the drivers who obeyed the law and yielded. With direct eye contact, a soft smile, or the encouraging wave, those drivers would acknowledge my existence and allow me to cross. Though the act was small, it was respectful. And the start of acknowledgment of the pedestrian and the acceptance of walking as a viable mode of transportation. This is the seed that blossoms into a changed mindset. And it all started with a foot, placed boldly into the crosswalk.


What Gets Measured Gets Better: Crosswalks Monitored since Launch in 2012

35 mph + UnderBack to School:

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Int'l. Walk to School:

2013

Spring Break 2013

Summer Recess 2013

Back to School: 2014


2014Average Driver Yield

Rate, by Crosswalk (%)

Baseline Oct Feb Jun Aug Oct

E. Central Blvd. & Lake Ave.* 84% 83% 68% 78% 69% 63% 74%

Lake Baldwin Ln. & Almond Ave.* 59% 59% 67% 77% 61% 70% 66%

E. Rollins St. & Camden Rd.* 76% 65% 37% 47% 58% 56%

Woodbury Rd. & Mallory Cir. 24% 18% 23% 17% 22% 21% 21%

Average Driver Yield Rate, Overall (%)

Average Driver Yield Rate, by Month (%)

61% 56% 49% 57% 49% 53% 54%

These crosswalks have been monitored since Best Foot Forward launched in 2012.

*Asterisk denotes crosswalks in the City of Orlando. Crosswalks with no asterisk are in unincorporated Orange County.

Driver Yield Rate increased as of Oct. 14

Driver Yield Rate decreased as of Oct. 14

Crosswalk data not collected

Italicized Crosswalk no longer monitored as of Aug. 2014

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40 mph + OverBack to School:

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S. Conway Rd & Hargill Dr.* 4% 7% 4% 4% 16% 20% 9%

S. Semoran Blvd. & Curry Ford Rd.* 39% 30% 54% 15% 46% 2% 31%W. Oak Ridge Rd. & S. Texas Ave. (E Corner)

4% 10% 19% 13% 13% 23% 14%

International Drive & Austrian Court 18% 12% 8% 15% 16% 15% 14%



16% 15% 21% 11% 23% 15% 17%

These crosswalks have been monitored since Best Foot Forward launched in 2012.

Cumulative Average of Driver Yield Rates hovers around 45% on roads 35 mph or less. On roads 40 mph or higher, the yield rate is approximatley 23%.


35 mph + UnderBack to School:

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2013

Spring Break 2013

Summer Recess 2013






Mercy Dr. & Kalwit Ln.* 12% 15% 6% 41% 27% 33% 22%

Lake Underhill Rd. & Palmer St.* 15% 23% 29% 13% 44% 59% 30%

Virginia Dr. & Orlando Urban Tr.* 64% 71% 51% 58% 61%

7100 Municipal Dr.* 34% 61% 88% 46%

S. Division Ave. & W. Michigan St.* 34% 30% 42% 30% 34%Waterford Chase Pkwy. & Oak Chase Dr.

32% 25% 27% 28%

Mark Twain Blvd. & Recreation Center 15% 36% 80% 68% 50%



29% 34% 42% 46% 36% 46% 39%

Th ese crosswalks have been monitored over the past 18 months. Th e Best Foot Forward Coalition re-assesses annually which crosswalks are monitored and adds/removes crosswalks from the monitor list using established critieria.

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40 mph + OverBack to School:

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Baseline Oct Feb Jun Aug OctW. Colonial Dr. & N Orange Blossom Tr.*

14% 18% 23% 33% 30% 26% 24%

E. Michigan St & N. Orange Ave.* 17% 18% 50% 36% 40% 32% 32%

Conroy Rd. & Vineland Rd.* 26% 18% 26% 31% 5% 9% 19%Lee Vista Blvd S. of Lake Avon Dr.* 97% 27% 6% 25% 24% 36%

S. Semoran Blvd & S.R. 408* 6% 7% 3% 18% 5% 9% 8%

I-4 WB Off Ramp & W. Colonial Dr.* 28% 36% 11% 33% 27%N. John Young Pkwy. & Silver Star Rd.*

32% 23% 21% 35% 28%

W. Oak Ridge Rd. & Magic Way 19% 22% 22% 22% 13% 23% 20%

Goldenrod Rd. & Cady Way Tr. 0% 26% 60% 58% 68% 16% 38%

Landstar Blvd. & Misley Dr. 7% 26% 3% 13% 8% 13% 12%

N. Pine Hills Rd., north of North Lane 4% 11% 7% 25% 23% 19% 15%

Landstar Blvd. & Brook Hollow Dr. 13% 21% 2% 9% 11%Forsyth Rd. & Wheeled Coach Industries

2% 6% 45% 28% 20%

International Dr. & Samoan Ct. 8% 11% 18% 12%



14% 24% 22% 26% 27% 19% 22%


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June 2012 - May 2013

June 2013 - May 2014

June 2014 - Dec. 2014

Y1 Y2 Y3 6 mo

City of OrlandoE. Central Blvd & Lake Ave. 14 20 33 9Lake Baldwin Ln. & Almond Ave. 9 9 13 1Mercy Dr. & Kalwit Ln. 6 7 4 0Virginia Dr. & Orlando Urban Trail 2 7 8 3E. Rollins St. & Camden Rd. 1 6 4 2Lake Underhill Rd. & Palmer St. 1 5 1 4

Orange CountyMark Twain Blvd. & Recreation Center 1 3 6 0Waterford Chase Pkwy. & Oak Chase Dr. 0 2 1 07100 Municipal Dr. 2 6 4 3S. Division Ave. & Michigan St. 10 18 15 6Woodbury Rd. & Mallory Cir. 1 4 8 0

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Evaluation: Injuries + Fatalities within One-Mile RadiusQ: Are the numbers of crashes increasing or decreasing?

A: Overall, injuries and fatalities are trending up across the region.

Q: Why does it seem like there are so many crashes in downtown Orlando?

A: Many of the crashes are the same, as some of the crosswalks have overlapping 1-mile radii. Specifi cally, E. Central Blvd. and Lake Ave., W. Colonial Dr. and the I-4 off-ramp, Michigan St. and Orange Ave., and Division St. and Michigan St. are within a 1-mile radii..

Q: When do most accidents happen in downtown Orlando?

A: 73% of pedestrian fatalities and 41% of pedestrian injuries occurred during darkness, dawn or dusk.

Q: What does the data reveal about the Best Foot Forward program?

A: At this point it is premature to come to any conclusion on the effect of our program on the crash rates because the recent changes in reporting by law enforcement and technology have resulted in increased reporting of all injury crashes, including pedestrians. In addition, there

has been a discovery of inaccuracies in crash reporting, labeling bicycle crashes as pedestrian and vice versa. Best Foot Forward Coalition agrees that basing success on statistics alone will not show the effi cacy of the program. The good news is that we are all committed and won’t stop until we reach our goal. Let’s keep putting our best foot forward.

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40 mph + Over June 2011 - May 2012

June 2012 - May 2013

June 2013 - May 2014

June 2014 - Dec. 2014

Y1 Y2 Y3 6 mo

City of OrlandoS. Conway Rd. & Hargill Dr. 1 6 3 4S. Semoran Blvd. & Curry Ford Rd. 6 9 3 6W. Colonial Dr. & I-4 off-ramp 14 18 31 6E. Michigan St. & N. Orange Ave. 9 12 10 3S. Semoran Blvd. & 408 on-ramp 5 7 3 3N. John Young Pkwy. & Silver Star Rd. 1 1 2 1Lee Vista Blvd. & Odyssey Middle School 1 0 2 0Conroy Rd. & Vineland Rd. 2 5 8 2

Orange CountyGoldenrod Rd. & Cady Way Trail 4 2 3 1Forsyth Rd. & Wheeled Coach Industries 6 6 1 0W. Oak Ridge Rd. & Texas Ave. 14 16 19 6

International Dr. & Samoan Ct. 7 3 9 3

International Dr. & Austrian Ct. 5 5 9 4

W. Oak Ridge Rd. & Magic Way 7 6 11 5

Landstar Blvd. & Misley Rd. 2 3 1 0

Landstar Blvd. & Brook Hollow Dr. 2 4 2 0N. Pine Hills Rd. North of North Ln. 3 5 2 1

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Reflecting on Results:Yield Rate Ripple Effect Across Orange County

“Why have we been willing to overlook the damage to our prized reputation as the most visitor-friendly city in the world?”Linda Chapin,

former Orange County Mayor

Drop a stone into a pond and you’ll see the ripples in the water. Ticket drivers for failing to yield and you’ll discover a ripple effect where more drivers slowing down - and even stopping for pedestrians within a two-mile radius. .

For Operation Best Foot Forward, not all BFF monitored crosswalks are enforced, yet many yield rates around the county increase following high-visibility enforcement. For example, in August 2014, the Orange County Sheriff’s Office conducted enforcement at International

Drive and Austrian Court, just a mere half of a mile from another BFF monitored crosswalk at International Drive and Samoan Court. Following enforcement, both locations showed a spike in driver yield rates ranging from 6% - 8% increases.

Another example is the Waterford Lakes Parkway and Coquina Rock Street crosswalk. OCSO received complaints of motorists speeding and failing to stop for people crossing the street. Therefore, they enforced this crosswalk instead of the BFF monitored crosswalk only a

few miles away at Woodbury Road and Mallory Circle. The surprise was that both crosswalk locations experienced increase in drivers yielding.

What helped sustain this ripple effect was the strong emphasis on education, outreach, and media coverage. Throughout the five high-visibility enforcement operations, Operation Best Foot Forward received coverage from five TV stations, two radio stations and five digital print outlets equaling $253,000 in media coverage value and engaging

2,908,751 pro-ped people through BFF’s Facebook, Twitter and Instagram pages.

Local motorists got the message too with the 438 citations– a fine of $164 and 3 points to their driver’s license – and 528 warnings from the Orlando Police Department (OPD) and Orange County Sheriff’s Office (OSCO) for failing to yield to a ped crossing in a marked crosswalk as Florida statute requires.

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OrlandoE Central Blvd. & Lake Ave. 43

Lake Baldwin Ln. & Almond Ave. 44

Mercy Dr. & Kalwit Ln. 45

Virginia Dr. & Orlando Urban Trail 46

E. Rollins St. & Camden Rd. 47

Lake Underhill Rd. & Palmer St. 48

Orange CountyMark Twain Blvd. & Recreation Center 49

Waterford Chase Pkwy. & Oak Chase Dr. 50

7100 Municipal Dr. 51

S. Division Ave. & W. Michigan St. 52

Woodbury Rd. & Mallory Cir. 53

Crosswalk ObservationsStreets with speed limit 35mph + under


E. Central Blvd. & Lake Ave.

Enforcement June 2013 to December 2014

1 Detail

16 Total warnings

4 Total citations

Pedestrian traffi c ranging from light to moderate all day.

Speed Location Type

SPEEDLIMIT

25

Residential, CommercialIntersection Type

Unsignalized

# of Lanes Crosswalk Type2 Ladder

Signs & Features

Nearby LYNX Stops

Grapefruit Lymmo stop at PublixArea Schools

Edgewater HS, Howard MS, Hillcrest ES

Engineering Recommendation: An advance yield sign and pavement markings would likely lead to further increases in yielding.

Progress: Advance yield signs and stop bars added in April 2013, also an in-street sign at the center of the street.

This crosswalk has had a consistent yield rate at this crosswalk since the start of BFF.

Driver Yield Rates

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2nd Round2/6 - 2/13, 2014

5th Round10/13 - 10/20, 2014

4th Round8/26 - 9/12, 2014

1st Round10/28 - 11/7, 2013

Baseline10/9 - 10/14, 2013

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Speed Limit 35mph & Under

Lake Baldwin Ln. & Almond Ave.

Engineering Progress: Advance yield signs and stop bars added in March 2013.

EnforcementJune 2013 to December 2014

1 Detail

2 Total warnings

3 Total citations

Yield rate rose consistently at this crosswalk.

Speed Location Type

SPEEDLIMIT

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Residential, ParkIntersection Type

Unsignalized


Signs & Features

Nearby LYNX StopsNone

Area SchoolsWinter Park HS, Glenridge MS, Audubon Park

Driver Yield Rates

77%59%

67%59% 61%70%

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3rd Round6/4 - 6/19, 2014

2nd Round2/6 - 2/13, 2014

5th Round10/13 - 10/20, 2014

4th Round8/26 - 9/12, 2014

1st Round10/28 - 11/7, 2013

Baseline10/9 - 10/14, 2013

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Mercy Dr. & Kalwit Ln.

Engineering Recommendation: Would likely benefit from the installation of three in-street signs to accompany enforcement.

Progress: Additional signing under study.

Constant vehicular traffic and pedestrian activity. High volumes of children.

Speed Location Type

SPEEDLIMIT

25

ResidentialIntersection Type

Unsignalized

# of Lanes Crosswalk Type2 Solid Brick

Signs & Features

Nearby LYNX StopsLinks 20, 25, and 302. Shelters S of crosswalk

Area SchoolsEvans HS, Middlebrook MS, Rock Lake MS

Driver Yield Rates

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60

80

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3rd Round6/4 - 6/19, 2014

2nd Round2/6 - 2/13, 2014

5th Round10/13 - 10/20, 2014

4th Round8/26 - 9/12, 2014

1st Round10/28 - 11/7, 2013

Baseline10/9 - 10/14, 2013

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41%12% 15% 6% 27% 33%


2 Details

42 Total warnings

96 Total citations

With combined enforcement operations and targeted education, yield rates increased dramatically in June 2014.

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Virginia Dr. & Orlando Urban Trail

Engineering Recommendation: Would likely benefi t from advance stop for pedestrians signs.

Progress: RRFB and pedestrian refuge island preexisting. No engineering improvements made since June 2013.

EnforcementJune 2013 to June 2014

2 Details

5 Total warnings

12 Total citations

This corridor hosts high volumes of pedestrian and cyclist activity as a trail crossing.

Speed Location Type

SPEEDLIMIT

30

Shared Use Path, CommercialIntersection Type

Unsignalized


Signs & Features


Area SchoolsEdgewater HS, Ferncreek ES, Howard MS

Driver Yield Rates

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64%51%

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2nd Round2/6-2/13, 2014

1st Round10/28-11/7, 2013

Baseline10/9-10/14, 2013

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E. Rollins St. & Camden Rd.


1 Detail

5 Total warnings

3 Total citations

Construction at this site has added frustration for drivers, contributing to fallen yield rates in 2014.

Numerous pedestrian complaints; Pedestrian traffic ranging from light to moderate all day.

Speed Location Type

SPEEDLIMIT

30

HospitalIntersection Type

Unsignalized

# of Lanes Crosswalk Type2 + turn lanes Ladder

Signs & Features


Area SchoolsEdgewater HS, Lee MS, Fern Creek ES

Engineering Progress: Two advance yield signs and stop bars added to the gutter pan in April 2014.

Driver Yield Rates

28%

76%

37%

65%47%

58%

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2nd Round2/6 - 2/13, 2014

5th Round10/13 - 10/20, 2014

4th Round8/26 - 9/12, 2014

1st Round10/28 - 11/7, 2013

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Lake Underhill Rd. & Palmer St.

Several pedestrian complaints about drivers not yielding.

Engineering Progress: An advance stop for pedestrian sign and a high-emphasis crosswalk were added in June 2015. FDOT is scheduled to install a Rectangular Rapidly Flashing Beacon by early 2016.


3 Details

39 Total warnings

43 Total citations

Driver Yield Rates

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60

80

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3rd Round6/4 - 6/19, 2014

2nd Round2/6 - 2/13, 2014

5th Round10/13 - 10/20, 2014

4th Round8/26 - 9/12, 2014

1st Round10/28 - 11/7, 2013

Baseline10/9 - 10/14, 2013

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13%15%23% 28%

44%59%

Speed Location Type

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Unsignalized

# of Lanes Crosswalk Type2 + Center Turn Lane Continental

Signs & Features

Nearby LYNX StopsLink 6 and 51. Stop E of crosswalk

Area SchoolsBoone HS, Howard MS, Lake Como ES

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Mark Twain Blvd. & Recreation Center

Engineering Recommendation: Would likely benefit from a flasher at this location.

Progress: In-street, state law yield to pedestrian sign added in June 2014. Removed due to repetitive maintenance. Will be receiving a flasher at this location over the summer of 2015.

Lots of young pedestrians with their families at this location due to a preschool and a park on either side of the street.

Speed Location Type

SPEEDLIMIT

25

Residential, Park , SchoolIntersection Type

Unsignalized

# of Lanes Crosswalk Type2 Continental

Signs & Features


Area SchoolsWaterford ES, Discovery MS

Driver Yield Rates

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15%

80%

36%

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80

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3rd Round6/4-6/19, 2014

2nd Round2/6-2/13, 2014

1st Round10/28-11/7, 2013

Baseline10/9-10/14, 2013

EnforcementAlthough yield rates were measured at this crosswalk, enforcement was not conducted here because of its proximity to the preschool and the close location of the carpool loop to the crosswalk.

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Waterford Chase Pkwy. & Oak Chase Dr.

Low pedestrian activity despite the park’s proximity to the neighborhood.

Engineering Recommendation: With little pedestrian traffi c at this location, all recommendations have been met.

Progress: Advance yield signs and yield lines installed.

Driver Yield Rates

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60

80

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2nd Round2/6-2/13, 2014

1st Round10/28-11/7, 2013

Baseline(not collected)

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Unsignalized

# of Lanes Crosswalk Type2 + turn lanes Continental

Signs & Features


Area SchoolsTimber Creek HS, Camelot ES, Discovery MS

EnforcementEnforcement was conducted close by at Woodbury Rd. and Mallory Cir. where a major school crossing exists.

Poor weather conditions and police presence at this crosswalk prevented the baseline measurement from being taken.

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EnforcementThere is no convenient place to pull over not complying drivers and therefore this crosswalk is not enforced.

Vehicular traffic and pedestrian activity heavy on weekdays.

Speed Location Type

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35

CommercialIntersection Type

Unsignalized


Signs & Features

AHEAD


Area SchoolsTangelo Park ES

Engineering Recommendation: Advance yield lines would likely lead to further increases in yielding.

Progress: Advance yield signs installed with an in-street sign in the middle of the crosswalk in spring of 2014.

Driver Yield Rates

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2nd Round2/6-2/13, 2014

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Baseline10/9-10/14, 2013

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Engineering Recommendation: An R10-15 Turning Cars Yield to Pedestrians sign hanging at the traffi c signal would likely increase yield rates.

Progress: A yield sign was placed 150 feet ahead of this crosswalk to warn drivers.

EnforcementNo enforcement at this crosswalk due to low auto traffi c in the industrial zone.

This was chosen due to a pedestrian complaint. After observations, this crosswalk hosts very little pedestrian activity.

This area is located in an industrial zone with low pedestrian activity.

Speed Location Type

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Commercial, IndustrialIntersection Type

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# of Lanes Crosswalk Type4 + Slip Lane Ladder

Signs & Features

Nearby LYNX StopsLink 40

Area SchoolsBoone HS, Pineloch ES

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Woodbury Rd. & Mallory Cir.


3 Details

10 Total warnings

18 Total citations

Despite a flasher at this location. the driver yield rates remains below 25%.

Southbound drivers often speeding as they descend 408 bridge and approach sidewalk.

Engineering Recommendation: Would likely benefit from an advance stop for pedestrians sign on southbound Woodbury Rd. Also would likely benefit from an electronic feedback sign for those drivers coming off the 408 ramp.

Progress: No progress since 2013.

Driver Yield Rates

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100

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2nd Round2/6 - 2/13, 2014

5th Round10/13 - 10/20, 2014

4th Round8/26 - 9/12, 2014

1st Round10/28 - 11/7, 2013

Baseline10/9 - 10/14, 2013

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24%

18%

23% 22% 21%

Speed Location Type

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Residential, CommercialIntersection Type

Unsignalized

# of Lanes Crosswalk Type2 + Center Turn Lane Continental

Signs & Features

AHEAD


Area SchoolsWaterford ES, Discovery MS

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OrlandoS. Conway Rd. & Hargill Dr. 55

S. Semoran Blvd. & Curry Ford Rd. 56

W. Colonial Dr. & N. Orange Blossom Tr. 57

Colonial Dr. & I-4 off ramp 58

E. Michigan St. & N. Orange Ave. 59

S. Semoran Blvd. & 408 on ramp 60

N. John Young Pkwy. & Silver Star Rd. 61

Lee Vista Blvd. & Odyssey Middle School 62

Conroy Rd. & Vineland Rd. 63

Orange CountyGoldenrod Rd. & Cady Way Trail 64

Forsyth Rd. & Wheeled Coach Industries 65

W. Oak Ridge Rd. & S. Texas Ave. 66

International Dr. & Samoan Ct. 67

International Dr. & Austrian Ct. 68

W. Oak Ridge Rd. & Magic Way 69

Landstar Blvd. & Misley Dr. 70

Landstar Blvd. & Brook Hollow Dr. 71

N. Pine Hills Rd., north of North Ln. 72

Crosswalk ObservationsStreets with speed limit 40mph + over

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S. Conway Rd. & Hargill Dr.


3 Details

63 Total warnings

82 Total citations

Sparing signage along a high speed road with a mid-block crosswalk is a recipe for low driver yield rates.

The yield rate has been consistently low because of five lanes of traffic and high speeds.

Engineering Recommendation: Would likely benefit from an RRFB to draw attention to motorists. Also would likely benefit from the addition of a refuge island for pedestrians with added in street signage.

Progress: School crossing signs at crosswalk is only signage.

Driver Yield Rates

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20

40

60

80

100

3rd Round6/4 - 6/19, 2014

2nd Round2/6 - 2/13, 2014

5th Round10/13 - 10/20, 2014

4th Round8/26 - 9/12, 2014

1st Round10/28 - 11/7, 2013

Baseline10/9 - 10/14, 2013

Yield

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4%4% 7% 4% 16% 20%

Speed Location Type

SPEEDLIMIT

40

Residential, SchoolIntersection Type

Unsignalized

# of Lanes Crosswalk Type4 + Center Turn Lane Ladder

Signs & Features

Nearby LYNX StopsLink 57. Stops NW of crosswalk

Area SchoolsBoone HS, Howard MS, Dover Shores ES

55

Speed Limit 40mph & Over


S. Semoran Blvd. & Curry Ford Rd.

High pedestrian activity at this intersection at all times throughout the day.

Driver Yield Rates

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20

40

60

80

100

3rd Round6/4 - 6/19, 2014

2nd Round2/6 - 2/13, 2014

5th Round10/13 - 10/20, 2014

4th Round8/26 - 9/12, 2014

1st Round10/28 - 11/7, 2013

Baseline10/9 - 10/14, 2013

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15%39%30%

54% 46%

Speed Location Type

SPEEDLIMIT

40


Signalized intersection no signal on slip lane

# of Lanes Crosswalk Type1 Slip Lane Ladder

Signs & Features

Nearby LYNX StopsLinks 28, 436S, and 15.

Shelter in SW quadrant of intersectionArea Schools

Boone HS, Colonial HS, Jackson MS, Ventura ES, Dover Shores ES, Englewood ES

Engineering Recommendation: Would likely benefi t from mimicking the R10-15 signs to the NW and SE corners of the intersection and adding advance stop for pedestrians signs at the slip lane.


1 Details

23 Total warnings

0 Total citationsProgress: After construction was completed at this slip lane, one pedestrian yield sign was added to the gutter pan.

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W. Colonial Dr. & N. Orange Blossom Tr.


1 Details

3 Total warnings

6 Total citations

Yield rate increased with the combination of education and enforcement in this area.

Engineering Recommendation: Would likely benefit from the installation of R10-15 signs and adding advance stop for pedestrian signs at the slip lane.

Progress: There is no pedestrian signage at this intersection.

Construction will occur to remove the slip lanes.

Driver Yield Rates

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20

40

60

80

100

3rd Round6/4 - 6/19, 2014

2nd Round2/6 - 2/13, 2014

5th Round10/13 - 10/20, 2014

4th Round8/26 - 9/12, 2014

1st Round10/28 - 11/7, 2013

Baseline10/9 - 10/14, 2013

Yield

Rat

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33%

14% 18%23% 30% 26%

Speed Location Type

SPEEDLIMIT

40


Signalized

# of Lanes Crosswalk Type1 Slip Lane Continental

Signs & Features

Nearby LYNX StopsLinks 17, 48, 49, 105, & 106. Stops N & S of intersection.

Area SchoolsLake Silver ES, Edgewater HS, Lee MS, Princeton ES,

Jones HS

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Colonial Dr. & I-4 off ramp

Numerous pedestrian complaints; Pedestrian activity ranging from light to moderate.

Driver Yield Rates

Yield

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33%28% 36%

11%

0

20

40

60

80

100

3rd Round6/4-6/19, 2014

2nd Round2/6-2/13, 2014

1st Round10/28-11/7, 2013

Baseline10/9-10/14, 2013

Speed Location Type

SPEEDLIMIT

40


Signalized


Signs & Features

Nearby LYNX StopsLink 48 & 49. Bus stops are to west of intersection

Area SchoolsEdgewater HS, Ferncreek ES, Lee MS Engineering

Recommendation: An advanced stop for pedestrians sign and stop bars would likely lead to further increases in yielding.

Progress: No progress has been made.


1 Details

11 Total warnings

2 Total citations

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E. Michigan St. & N. Orange Ave.


1 Details

8 Total warnings

0 Total citations

Pedestrian activity varies throughout the day. It is known as a high crash corridor.

Engineering Recommendation: Would likely benefit from mimicking the R10-15 signs to the NW and SE corners of the intersection.

Progress: Right turn on red is no longer legal at this intersection limiting pedestrian and driver conflict points.

Driver Yield Rates

0

20

40

60

80

100

3rd Round6/4 - 6/19, 2014

2nd Round2/6 - 2/13, 2014

5th Round10/13 - 10/20, 2014

4th Round8/26 - 9/12, 2014

1st Round10/28 - 11/7, 2013

Baseline10/9 - 10/14, 2013

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36%

18% 18%

50%40%

32%

Speed Location Type

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40


Signalized


Signs & Features

Nearby LYNX StopsLink 40, 3, 7, 11 & 18.

SB Stop just south of IntersectionArea Schools

Blanker K-8, Boone HS

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S. Semoran Blvd. & 408 on ramp

High pedestrian activity at this intersection throughout the day.

Driver Yield Rates

Yield

Rat

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18%6% 7% 3%

0

20

40

60

80

100

3rd Round6/4-6/19, 2014

2nd Round2/6-2/13, 2014

1st Round10/28-11/7, 2013

Baseline10/9-10/14, 2013

Speed Location Type

SPEEDLIMIT

45


Unsignalized


Signs & Features

Nearby LYNX StopsLink 41 and 436S. No stops near crosswalk

Area SchoolsAzalea Park ES, Englewood ES

Engineering Recommendation: Would likely benefi t from a fl ashing pedestrian sign installed ahead of the crosswalk to warn motorists.

Progress: Large pedestrian yield sign added June 2014.


1 Details

4 Total warnings

7 Total citations

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N. John Young Pkwy. & Silver Star Rd.


1 Details

1 Total warnings

0 Total citations

The enforcement operation at this intersection was stunted due to a broken down semi truck in the right turn lane of the slip lane where BFF monitors.

Consistent yield rate at this crosswalk.

Engineering Recommendation: Would likely benefit from the installation of R10-15 signs.

Progress: Advance yield for pedestrians lines added to slip lanes.

Driver Yield Rates

Yield

Rat

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35%32%23% 21%

0

20

40

60

80

100

3rd Round6/4-6/19, 2014

2nd Round2/6-2/13, 2014

1st Round10/28-11/7, 2013

Baseline10/9-10/14, 2013

Speed Location Type

SPEEDLIMIT

45


Signalized


Signs & Features

Nearby LYNX StopsLink 25 & 124

Area SchoolsEvans HS, Lake Silver ES, Meadowbrook MS

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Lee Vista Blvd. & Odyssey Middle School

Yield rate varies because of crossing guards present during the fi rst round and school was not in session for summer in the third round.

Driver Yield Rates

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20

40

60

80

100

3rd Round6/4 - 6/19, 2014

2nd Round2/6 - 2/13, 2014

5th Round10/13 - 10/20, 2014

4th Round8/26 - 9/12, 2014

1st Round10/28 - 11/7, 2013

Baseline10/9 - 10/14, 2013

Yield

Rat

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6%N/A

97%

27% 8%15%

Speed Location Type

SPEEDLIMIT

45


Unsignalized

# of Lanes Crosswalk Type1 Slip Lane Ladder

Signs & Features


Area SchoolsColonial HS, Odyssey Hidden Oaks MS

Engineering Progress: City of Orlando repainted the crosswalk. Additional countermeasures under study.


Enforcement was attempted, but arrived during school drop-off time, which interfered with the crosswalk detail.

New data collector could not locate the crosswalk. This was prior to the City of Orlando repainting it.

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Conroy Rd. & Vineland Rd.

Crosswalk under construction during fourth round of data collection.

Engineering Recommendation: Would likely benefit from the installation of R10-15 signs.

Progress: No progress at this crosswalk since 2013.

Driver Yield Rates

0

20

40

60

80

100

3rd Round6/4 - 6/19, 2014

2nd Round2/6 - 2/13, 2014

5th Round10/13 - 10/20, 2014

4th Round8/26 - 9/12, 2014

1st Round10/28 - 11/7, 2013

Baseline10/9 - 10/14, 2013

Yield

Rat

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31%26%18%

26%

8%15%

Speed Location Type

SPEEDLIMIT

45


Signalized

# of Lanes Crosswalk Type1 Slip Lane Standard

Signs & Features

Nearby LYNX StopsLinks 28, 436S, and 15.

Shelter in SW quadrant of intersectionArea Schools

Dr. Phillips HS, Southwest MS


1 Details

4 Total warnings

8 Total citations

63



Goldenrod Rd. & Cady Way Trail

Flashing beacons to be installed at the trail crossing in early 2015.

Driver Yield Rates

0

20

40

60

80

100

3rd Round6/4 - 6/19, 2014

2nd Round2/6 - 2/13, 2014

5th Round10/13 - 10/20, 2014

4th Round8/26 - 9/12, 2014

1st Round10/28 - 11/7, 2013

Baseline10/9 - 10/14, 2013

Yield

Rat

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58%

N/A 26%

60% 68%

16%

Speed Location Type

SPEEDLIMIT

40

ParkIntersection Type

Unsignalized


Signs & Features

Nearby LYNX StopsLink 29. Shelter North of trail crossing,

and bus stop to southArea Schools

Aloma ES, Maitland MS, Winter Park HS

Engineering Recommendation: Would likely benefi t from the installation of a fl asher to draw the attention of motorists.

Progress: Yield to pedestrian signs added 150 feet ahead of crosswalk.


This location is not enforced due to insuffi cient side roads for drivers to be pulled over.

New data collector claimed that not one car yielded for baseline.

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Forsyth Rd. & Wheeled Coach Industries

Yield rate varied by gender of data collector.

Engineering Recommendation: Would likely benefit from an Electronic Feedback sign to remind motorists of their speed.

Progress: Flashers, advance stop for pedestrians sign and stop bars existing.

Driver Yield Rates

Yield

Rat

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28%

2% 6%

45%

0

20

40

60

80

100

3rd Round6/4-6/19, 2014

2nd Round2/6-2/13, 2014

1st Round10/28-11/7, 2013

Baseline10/9-10/14, 2013

Speed Location Type

SPEEDLIMIT

40


Unsignalized

# of Lanes Crosswalk Type2 + Center Turn Lane Zebra

Signs & Features

AHEAD

Nearby LYNX StopsLink 29. No stops nearby

Area SchoolsNone


With very few side streets, this location is difficult to enforce.

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W. Oak Ridge Rd. & S. Texas Ave.

High pedestrian activity throughout the day.

Driver Yield Rates

0

20

40

60

80

100

3rd Round6/4 - 6/19, 2014

2nd Round2/6 - 2/13, 2014

5th Round10/13 - 10/20, 2014

4th Round8/26 - 9/12, 2014

1st Round10/28 - 11/7, 2013

Baseline10/9 - 10/14, 2013

Yield

Rat

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13%4% 10%

19%13%

23%

Speed Location Type

SPEEDLIMIT

40

Commercial, ResidentialIntersection Type

Unsignalized


Signs & Features

Nearby LYNX StopsLinks 8, 42, 57, 304 & 305. Stop in SE Quad,

Shelter in NE Quad.Area Schools

Palmetto ES, Westridge MS, Oak Ridge HS

Engineering Recommendation: Would likely benefi t from advance stop lines with stop bars.

Progress: Orange County engineering plans to replace advance yield sign with advance stop sign and stop bars in August 2014.


2 Details

5 Total warnings

24 Total citations

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International Dr. & Samoan Ct.


Enforcement conducted 1/2 mile away at International Drive and Austrian Ct. Great example of the ripple effect.

First round of data collection taken at incorrect mid-block crosswalk.

Four RRFB’s added to International Drive in June 2014.

Engineering Recommendation: Would likely benefit from RRFBs added to this portion of International Dr.

Progress: Refuge island and pedestrian signs existing.

Driver Yield Rates

Yield

Rat

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18%N/A

8% 11%

0

20

40

60

80

100

3rd Round6/4-6/19, 2014

2nd Round2/6-2/13, 2014

1st Round10/28-11/7, 2013

Baseline10/9-10/14, 2013

Speed Location Type

SPEEDLIMIT

40


Unsignalized

# of Lanes Crosswalk Type4 + R & L Turn Lanes Continental

Signs & Features

Nearby LYNX StopsLinks 8, 38 & 42. Stops in both directions north of parking garage, and NB in front of Copper Canyon.

Area SchoolsFreedom HS, Tangelo Park ES, Westridge MS

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International Dr. & Austrian Ct.

High volume of pedestrian activity throughout the day. Popular tourist area.

Driver Yield Rates

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20

40

60

80

100

3rd Round6/4 - 6/19, 2014

2nd Round2/6 - 2/13, 2014

5th Round10/13 - 10/20, 2014

4th Round8/26 - 9/12, 2014

1st Round10/28 - 11/7, 2013

Baseline10/9 - 10/14, 2013

Yield

Rat

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15%18%12% 8%

16% 15%

Speed Location Type

SPEEDLIMIT

40


Unsignalized

# of Lanes Crosswalk Type4 + R & L Turn Lanes Ladder

Signs & Features

Nearby LYNX StopsLink 8, 38 & 42. Stops along International

Area SchoolsDr. Phillips HS, Southwest MS, Dr. Phillips ES

Engineering Recommendation: Low cost engineering recommendations have been met.

Progress: Refuge Island previously existing. RRFB added June 2014.


5 Details

26 Total warnings

80 Total citations

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W. Oak Ridge Rd. & Magic Way


Enforcement conducted at this crosswalk in 2012.Now enforcement takes place at Oak Ridge Rd. and Texas Ave.

Yield rate stayed consistent at this crosswalk as engineering has stayed consistent.

Engineering Recommendation: An advance stop for pedestrians sign with stop bars would likely lead to further increases in yielding.

Progress: No progress at this crosswalk since June 2013.

Driver Yield Rates

Yield

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22%19% 22% 22%

0

20

40

60

80

100

3rd Round6/4-6/19, 2014

2nd Round2/6-2/13, 2014

1st Round10/28-11/7, 2013

Baseline10/9-10/14, 2013

Speed Location Type

SPEEDLIMIT

40


Unsignalized


Signs & Features

AHEAD

Nearby LYNX StopsLinks 8, 42, 304 & 305.

Shelters in both directions east of Magic WayArea Schools

Sadler ES, Westridge MS

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Landstar Blvd. & Misley Dr.

The yield rate varies due to unpredictable driver behavior, rural, high-speed corridors see a fl uctuation in yield rates on a high-speed corridor.

Driver Yield Rates

Yield

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13%7%

26%

3%0

20

40

60

80

100

3rd Round6/4-6/19, 2014

2nd Round2/6-2/13, 2014

1st Round10/28-11/7, 2013

Baseline10/9-10/14, 2013

Speed Location Type

SPEEDLIMIT

40


Unsignalized

# of Lanes Crosswalk Type4 Lanes Ladder

Signs & Features


Area SchoolsShenandoah ES, Conway MS, Boone HS Engineering

Recommendation: Would likely benefi t from the installation of a fl asher to draw the attention of motorists.

Progress: Advance stop for pedestrians signs and stop bars installed.


Diffi cult for enforcement due to a curbing road with little visibility from the juxtaposed side streets.

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Landstar Blvd. & Brook Hollow Dr.

This high-speed, residential corridor hosts low pedestrian activity and creates unpredictable driver behavior.

Engineering Recommendation: Would likely benefit from the installation of a flasher to draw the attention of motorists.

Progress: Advance stop for pedestrians signs and stop bars installed.


No enforcement at this location because of the difficulty of pulling over drivers.

Driver Yield Rates

0

20

40

60

80

100

3rd Round6/4 - 6/19, 2014

2nd Round2/6 - 2/13, 2014

5th Round10/13 - 10/20, 2014

4th Round8/26 - 9/12, 2014

1st Round10/28 - 11/7, 2013

Baseline10/9 - 10/14, 2013

Yield

Rat

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9%13% 21%2% 8% 13%

Speed Location Type

SPEEDLIMIT

45

ResidentialIntersection Type

Unsignalized

# of Lanes Crosswalk Type4 Lanes Ladder

Signs & Features


Area SchoolsOakshire ES, Meadowwood MS

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N. Pine Hills Rd., north of North Ln.

Additional signage added in May 2014 resulted in increase in driver yield rate.

Driver Yield Rates

0

20

40

60

80

100

3rd Round6/4 - 6/19, 2014

2nd Round2/6 - 2/13, 2014

5th Round10/13 - 10/20, 2014

4th Round8/26 - 9/12, 2014

1st Round10/28 - 11/7, 2013

Baseline10/9 - 10/14, 2013

Yield

Rat

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25%

4% 11% 7%23% 19%

Speed Location Type

SPEEDLIMIT

45

Commercial, School ZoneIntersection Type

Unsignalized

# of Lanes Crosswalk Type4 + Center Turn Lanes Ladder

Signs & Features

AHEAD

Nearby LYNX StopsLinks 9, 49 & 302. Shelter in SE Quad.

Area SchoolsRolling Hills ES, Meadow Brook MS, Evans HS

Engineering Recommendation: Would likely benefi t from advance stop for pedestrians signs and stop bars.

Progress: Refuge Island previously existing. Pedestrian signs include: Refuge Island and crosswalk sign at crosswalk. Advance stop signs and stop bars added in summer 2014.


3 Details

18 Total warnings

34 Total citations

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ENGINEERING EVALUATION

At Some Point in the Day, Everyone

is a Pedestrian.

Th ank You, MetroPlan Orlando ✓ Founding partner and fi nancial supporter of BFF

✓ Pedestrian Safety Action Plan: Approved 2012

✓ Bike/Ped Advisory Committee

✓ Transportation Survey

✓ Prioritize funding for bike/ped projects

✓ Ped safety programs: 2015 legislative priority

✓ Signal Four Analytics – crash database & analysis

✓ Bike/Ped counts & crash typing

✓ Teach-Ins – present to Middle and High Schools

✓ MetroPlan Orlando Board supports BFF desire to expand into surrounding counties

✓ 2040 Long Range Transportation Plan Includes BFF

✓ Hosts BFF Steering Committee meetings

✓ Social media engagement; Invitations to partner at community events

✓ Financial support: 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015

Harry Barley, Executive Director, MetroPlan Orlando, voicing his support for BFF at the launch in 2012.

BFF Coalition PartnersTriple “E” Role in Making Streets Safer & WalkableBest Foot Forward

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“As a Community, We’re Witnessing the First Act of Change. Pedestrian Rights are Becoming a part of the Conversation.”—Lisa Portelli, Program Director, Winter Park Health FoundationEDUCATION

✓ Founding partner and fi nancial supporter of BFF

✓ Civility Research Study: drivers, cyclists, and walkers

✓ Walk and Bike Workshops, Walk with a Doc, Walk N’ Talk, WP Walks, Maitland Walks, Eatonville Walks, and the Walk90 Challenge

✓ Walk n’ Roll collaboration to encourage children to bike and walk to school at 10 different schools

✓ Healthy Eatonville Place, where residents can come for health and wellness

✓ Healthy Central Florida, funded by WPHF and Florida Hospital, invitation to events and donations of pedometers; Collaboration on newsletters

✓ Social media engagement

✓ Financial support: 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014

Th ank You, Winter Park Health Foundation

BFF Coalition PartnersTriple “E” Role in Making Streets Safer & Walkable 75Progress Report

June 2013 - Dec 2014

✓ Founding partners and fi nancial supporter of BFF

✓ Pedestrian enhancements-International Drive

✓ SunRail Sand Lake Station Study w/ FDOT

✓ Commitment to pedestrian improvements near school zones

✓ Ongoing engineering repairs and pedestrian safety upgrades of crosswalks

✓ SunRail’s last mile: connectivity & access

✓ Making pedestrians a priority in the development of Downtown Orlando

✓ Bike Share Program

✓ 22 miles of planned sidewalks

✓ ADA compliance / new and existing sidewalks

✓ Installation of audible signals

✓ Plans to connect Orlando Urban Trail to Gertrude’s Walk

✓ Assistance in BFF outreach via Orange County Neighborhood Preservation & Revitalization Division

Th ank You, Orange County Government & City of Orlando ✓ County Commissioners: BFF invitations to events, workshops, & newsletter awareness

✓ BFF Volunteer Advisory Team members

✓ BFF PSA videos (production and broadcast) with Orlando Police Department

✓ Downtown Development Board, CRA

✓ City Council Offi cials: invitations to events

✓ Financial support: 2013, 2014, 2015

ENGINEERING EDUCATION

Stop for Pedestrians. It’s Not just the Law, it’s a Life.” —Orange County Mayor Teresa Jacobs


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“Th is is the most dangerous thing I’ll do all week.” —Orange County Sheriff’s Offi cer who was walking in a marked crosswalk. ENFORCEMENT

Th ank You, OCSO & OPD ✓ Enforcement of Florida’s Ped/Driver Yield Laws

✓ Issued over 5,100 Citations + Warnings

✓ OPD bicycle offi cers downtown

✓ Pedestrian enforcement

✓ Operation Best Foot Forward Media Coverage (worth $600,000+)

✓ School Crossing Guards: Data collectors and BFF presents to new crossing guards each year

✓ OCSO: Social Media engagement

✓ OPD: Financial support in 2013

Best Foot Forward

BFF Coalition PartnersTriple “E” Role in Making Streets Safer & Walkable

EDUCATION


Th ank You, Orange County Public Schools ✓ SafeWalk Program / OCPS Safety, Fire and Health Compliance Department

✓ Walking audits near new schools and/or near high pedestrian activity; Safe Routes to School

✓ OCPS School Board adopted WalkSafe curriculum – now a resource to be integrated into k-2 PE classes

✓ Walk n’ Roll in ten Winter Park consortium schools

✓ Walking School Bus

✓ Partner via media/press on back to school week, International Walk to School Day

✓ Operation Best Foot Forward enforces weeks of back to school and end of school

✓ Annual WalkSafe Poster Contest and student award winners

✓ OCPS schools: BFF invitation to speak at Dommerich Elementary School PTA

✓ BFF volunteers work with schools: Bike and Walk to School

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“Education is the Most Powerful Weapon Which You Can Use to Change the World.” —Nelson Mandela


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“Central Florida has the dubious honor of one of the highest pedestrian injury rates in the country. We’re here to help stop that.” —Dr. John T. Promes, Trauma Medical Director for Orlando Regional Medical Center

EVALUATION

Th ank You, Orlando Health ✓ Prevention is part of mission

✓ Pedestrian crash fi rst responders

✓ Commitment of Dr. John Promes, Trauma Medical Director fi r Orlando Regional Medical Center

✓ Crash data analysis received monthly

✓ Orlando Health’s media, community outreach and trauma team: partner on stories and invitations to events

✓ Meeting space for BWCF

✓ In-Kind support: 2012/2013 fl yers

BFF Coalition PartnersTriple “E” Role in Making Streets Safer & Walkable 79Progress Report

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Lynx at the Transportation Fair at Eola Park Centre

Th ank You, LYNX ✓ Bus driver training of pedestrian and driver yield law

✓ State Road 50/ UCF Connector Alternatives Analysis

✓ New Grapefruit Lymmo Line and the Lime Line now under construction

✓ Placed 600 “I Yield For Peds” bumper stickers on Lynx buses

✓ Invitations to events – LYNXAPALOOZA and SunRail

Every Bus Stop is a Crosswalk.

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“Lives Are at Stake. Together, We’re Working like Th ere’s Not A Minute to Waste.” —Billy Hattaway, FDOT District 1 Secretary

EDUCATIONENGINEERING

Th ank You, FDOT ✓ Statewide bicycle pedestrian coordinators

✓ Pedestrian and Bicycle Safety Coalition

✓ Florida’s fi rst Pedestrian/Bicycle Strategic Safety Plan (PBSSP)

✓ Alert Today & Alive Tomorrow statewide media campaign

✓ Complete streets policy adoption

✓ Roadway safety audit trainings for FDOT and local agencies

✓ reThink Your Commute

✓ OPD overtime grant for high-visibility enforcement

✓ Financial: 402 Federal Safety Grant awarded to BFF in 2013

FDOT District 1 Secretary and BWCF Board Chairman, Billy Hattaway, interviewed by NPR reporter, Greg Allen. 81Progress Report

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EVALUATIONEDUCATIONENGINEERING

“If You Want to Innovate, To Change an Enterprise or a Society, It Takes People Willing to do What’s Not Expected.” —Jean Riboud

Bike/Walk Central Florida (BWCF) ✓ Manages, administers, operates Best Foot Forward program among the coalition partners

✓ Evaluating, measuring, and tracking progress

✓ Responsible for all communications – traditional and nontraditional (social and web) media, newsletters, presentations/workshops, trainings, data reporting, community, etc.

✓ Normalizing biking and walking in Orange County

✓ Best Foot Forward

✓ Coast to Coast Trails

✓ Complete Streets

BWCF Programs


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501 S. New York Avenue, Suite 200 Winter Park, Florida 32789 [email protected]

best foot forward: 18 month progress report on peds

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