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Rocky River City School District

SAFE ROUTES TO SCHOOL TRAVEL PLAN March 1, 2015

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Table of Contents

Section 1: Our Schools………………………………………………………………………………..3

Section 2: Our SRTS Vision………………………………………………………………………….6

Section 3: Current Student Travel………………………………………………………………6

Section 4: Key Issues Impacting Safe Walking and Bicycling to School……….12

Section 5: Recommended SRTS Countermeasures…………………………………….13

Section 6: Public Input………………………………………………………………………………24

Section 7: Final Plan -‐ Pledge of Support…………………………………………………..36

List of Appendices

Appendix A – Student Radius Maps

Appendix B – Student Travel Tallies

Appendix C – Parent Survey Results

Appendix D – Public Meeting Materials

Appendix E – Walking Audit Results

Appendix F – Rocky River City Map and School Locations

Appendix G – Public Input Meeting Participant Sign-‐in Sheets

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Location Rocky River, Ohio is a residential suburb west of Cleveland with a population of 20,000. Bordered by Lake Erie on the north and the Rocky River and the Cleveland Metroparks on the east, the city’s unique location provides multiple opportunities for outdoor recreation, yet easy access to downtown Cleveland. Rocky River City Schools With an enrollment of around 2,750 in grades K-‐12, the Rocky River City School District provides students with the benefits of a small-‐school setting and all the resources of a larger school district. Long known for its tradition of academic quality, an A rating on the latest State Report Card shows that Rocky River students have continued to excel academically. Last year nearly 90 percent of River students continued on to college or universities across the country. The Rocky River Schools are consistently ranked in the prestigious Top Ten List of Cleveland Area Schools in the Cleveland Magazine. The National Blue Ribbon Schools award was earned by Rocky River Middle School in 1998, Kensington Intermediate School in 2011 and by Rocky River High School in 2012.

St. Christopher School St. Christopher School is a Catholic School in the city of Rocky River educating 400 students in grades K-‐8. Students have daily religion classes to learn about the Catholic faith. Students have many opportunities to share their faith. St. Christopher School has monthly liturgies, monthly prayer services, sacramental preparation, yearly class retreats, and service for other projects. Prayer is incorporated into every day. St. Christopher School follows the Diocese of Cleveland Graded Course of Study. In addition, St. Christopher School offers art, music, library, physical education, computer, foreign languages, a science lab, and a kindergarten-‐learning center. St. Christopher also has speech services, a learning disability teacher, a school psychologist, and an Intervention specialist that works with gifted and challenged students. St. Christopher School earned a National Blue Ribbon Award in 2010. Identify Target Schools:

School District School Name School Address Grades served

Rocky River City School District Kensington Intermediate School

20140 Lake Rd. Rocky River, OH 44116

3-‐5

Kensington Intermediate School 2014-‐2015

Average 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

643 11 0 12 15 17 588 66 21 64 0


Rocky River City School District Rocky River Middle School 1631 Lakeview Rocky River, OH 44116

6-‐8

SECTION 1: OUR SCHOOLS

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Rocky River Middle School 2014-‐2015

Average Daily

Student Enrollment

Black, non-‐

Hispanic




White, non-‐

Hispanic


Limited English

Proficient

Students with

Disabilities

Migrant

655 6 2 8 20 23 596 95 9 70 0


Cleveland Catholic Diocese St. Christopher School 1610 Lakeview Ave. Rocky River, OH 44116

Kindergarten-‐ 8

St. Christopher School 2014-‐2015

Average Daily

Student Enrollment

Black, non-‐

Hispanic




White, non-‐

Hispanic


Limited English

Proficient

Students with

Disabilities

Migrant

394 2 0 3 1 0 388 6 0 45 0 Community Stakeholders and the Safe Routes to School Team: School Representatives:

Community Representatives: Name Email address Role: Jon Fancher [email protected] Minister Rocky River

Presbyterian Church, Rocky River City School District Board of Education member

Donald Bierut [email protected] Partner, Chagrin Valley Engineering, LTD.

Local Government Representatives: Name Email address Role: Pam Bobst [email protected] Mayor, City of Rocky River Jean Rounds [email protected] Rocky River City School District

Board of Education member Education Representative: Name Email address Role: Todd Murphy [email protected] Principal, Kensington

Intermediate School Megan Rose [email protected] Principal, Rocky River Middle

School

Name Email address Role: Michael G. Shoaf [email protected] Superintendent, Rocky River City

School District R. Scott Raiff [email protected]

Principal, St. Christopher School

Dianna Foley [email protected] Executive Director, Rocky River City School District

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Health Representatives: Name Email address Role: Barb Reddy [email protected] School Nurse Rocky River City

School District, Cuyahoga County Board of Health

Megan Dunleavy [email protected] Program Manager, Cuyahoga County Board of Health

Mark Seifert [email protected] Sanitarian, Cuyahoga County Board of Health

Public Safety Representatives: Name Email address Role: Mary Kay Costello [email protected] Director of Public Safety

Services, City of Rocky River Kelly Stillman [email protected] Chief of Police, City of Rocky

River Other: Name Email address Role Erin Peacock [email protected] Transportation Manager, Rocky

River City School District

Kathleen Haley [email protected] PTA Council President, Rocky River City School District

Deb McDonald [email protected] PTA Council Officer, Rocky River City School District

Scott Cowan [email protected] Century Cycles The lead contact for our Plan is: Name: Dr. Michael G. Shoaf Affiliation: Superintendent of Schools, Rocky River City School District Phone Number: (440) 356-‐6715 Email address: [email protected] Mailing address: 1101 Morewood Parkway, Rocky River, Ohio 44116

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Our SRTS Vision:

3A. How many students live within walking and bicycling distance of school? Distance From Kensington Intermediate School

Number of Students 651

% of Student Body

Within 1/4 mile of school 20 3%


Within 1 mile of school 251 39%

Within 2 miles of school 465 71%

Distance From Rocky River Middle School


% of Student Body





Distance From St. Christopher School


% of Student Body





SECTION 2: OUR SRTS VISION

SECTION 3: CURRENT STUDENT TRAVEL

The vision of the Rocky River City Safe Routes to Schools committee is to create and effectively communicate safe pathways for students to walk and bike to school(s) throughout the City of Rocky River. This vision will be realized by improving City sidewalks, crosswalks, and paths; upgrading safety infrastructure at intersections; improving signage along roadways; supporting crossing guard availability; and increasing police patrol during school arrival and dismissal hours on Rocky River City streets. Community partnerships are essential to ensure success.

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Distance From All Schools Total Number of Students from

Kensington Intermediate School, Rocky River

Middle School, and St. Christopher School

1161

% of Student Body




Within 2 miles of school 1,293 80%

3B. How many students are currently walking and bicycling to school? What are the primary walking and bicycling routes? Note – the School Student Travel Tally was conducted during the winter month of January – resulting in the limited use of bicycles. Kensington Intermediate School

Walk Bike School bus

Family Vehicle

Carpool Public Transit

Other

Number of students (morning trips)

50 0 314 193 67 0 0

Number of students (afternoon trips)

93 0 357 119 51 0 0

Primary walking/bicycling routes

Lake Road, Kensington Road, Falmouth Drive, South Falmouth Drive, Smith Court, Beachcliff Blvd., Morewood Pkwy., Wagar Road

Rocky River Middle School


Family Vehicle


Other


77 2 93 365 84 0 1


151 2 100 295 73 0 2


Detroit Road, Westway Drive, Erie Avenue, Lakeview Avenue, Riverview Avenue, Hampton Road, Riverwood Avenue, Hilliard Blvd., Wagar Road

St. Christopher’s School


Family Vehicle


Other

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13 0 80 259 23 0 0


53 0 105 191 27 0 1


Detroit Road, Lakeview Avenue, Morewood Pkwy., Erie Avenue, Northview Road, Hilliard Blvd., Wagar Road

3C. Are there any school or district policies that impact students walking or bicycling to school? District Bus Policy Policy: 8600 Children living beyond the following walking limits shall be entitled to bus transportation:

A. Grades K through 2 cluster stops for all students B. Grades 3 through 5 -‐ 1 mile C. Grades 6 through 8 -‐ 2 miles

School Travel Policy Policy: 8600 All students in Kindergarten – 2nd grade are transported to school by bus. This decision is based on the reality that Goldwood Primary School is located on the five-‐lane highly traveled Center Ridge Road. If space is available on school buses traveling past grades 3-‐8-‐student house that are not eligible for school transportation services per policy 8600, bus service may be requested. 3D. School Arrival and Dismissal Process

Do all students use the same entrance to the school building in the morning? • Three entrances are available at Kensington. • One entrance at Rocky River Middle School, • Multiple entrances are available at St. Christopher School.

Are all students released at the same time during dismissal? • Kensington Intermediate School has a staggered dismissal for students using school

bus transportation; students not using school bus transportation are dismissed at the same time.

• St. Christopher School has a staggered dismissal for students using school bus transportation; students not using school bus transportation are dismissed at the same time.

• Rocky River Middle School dismisses all students at the same time. Is school staff involved in either arrival or dismissal?

Yes, we have school staff help students enter and exit the campus safely. • Staff members assist with student arrival and dismissal.

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. • Kensington Intermediate School: Lake Road by Lake Road Market; Lake Road and

Kensington Road. • Rocky River Middle School and St. Christopher: Lakeview and Lakeview Ct.; Lakeview

and Riverview; Hampton and Riverview; Detroit and Erie. Are there police officers that help with arrival or dismissal procedures at this school?

No we do not have police officers who help direct traffic around the school. Are students involved in any arrival or dismissal process (i.e. student safety patrol)?

Yes, we have a student safety patrol. • Student safety patrols at Kensington Intermediate School, Rocky River Middle School,

and St. Christopher School assist with traffic and student arrival and dismissal on school property.

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Student safety is a concern as students walk and bike to school locations. Parental safety issues and concerns focused on student distances from school sites (dangerous travel routes), traffic volume on narrow and multi-‐lane roads, traffic speed, compliance with traffic laws, distracted drivers, weather conditions to include a lack of clean sidewalks during winter months, and a lack of crossing guards across the city at intersections and crosswalks. City crossing guards and student safety patrols (only on school properties) do assist with traffic and student/pedestrian interactions at locations on and near school sites.

3E and 3 F. Parent Attitudes towards walking and biking Safety Issues and Concerns

Relevant traffic crashes Note – Interstate 90 is within a two-‐mile radius of Kensington Intermediate School, Rocky River Middle School, and St. Christopher School.

2013 Relevant traffic crashes There were 424* total crashes within the STP study area. The crashes resulted in 44 injuries and 2 fatalities. The number of crashes that involved bicycles was 6. The number of crashes that involved pedestrians was 2. Damage 239 Fatal 2 Hit Skip 36 Injury 44 Self 103* Total 424 2012 Relevant traffic crashes There were 374* total crashes within the STP study area. The crashes resulted in 49 injuries and 1 fatality. The number of crashes that involved bicycles was 5. The number of crashes that involved pedestrians was 1. Damage 191 Fatal 1 Hit Skip 32 Injury 49 Self 101* Total 374

Reasons for not allowing children to walk or bicycle to school: Distance from school building(s) Safety of intersections and crossings Weather and climate Amount of traffic along route Speed of traffic along route/compliance with traffic laws

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2011 Relevant traffic crashes There were 399* total crashes within the STP study area. The crashes resulted in 45 injuries and 3 fatalities. The number of crashes that involved bicycles was 8. The number of crashes that involved pedestrians was 1. Damage 249 Fatal 3 Hit Skip 41 Injury 45 Self 61* Total 399

Kensington Intermediate School, Rocky River Middle School, and St. Christopher School are all located within a few blocks of each other, and are within 2 miles of the Rocky River border. The statistics are for the entire City of Rocky River.

Please note the breakdown, in which “Self Reported Accidents” are included in the total. These are accidents with minimal property damage, most of which occurred in places other than public roadways (i.e. driveways, parking lots), and do not require the assistance of a police officer. These accidents are not reported to the State of Ohio, and are not included in their totals.

3G. Walking and bicycling encouragement activities at the school Kensington

Intermediate School Activity

How it encourages walking or bicycling

Bus safety and pedestrian drill and assembly for all students

Promoted pedestrian safety at intersections and bus stops.

Why Not Wear a Helmet program each spring

PTA offered a program providing instruction for all students regarding pedestrian safety along with the opportunity to order child and adult sized bicycle helmets.

Last year, Kensington received a grant from Rainbow Babies and Children’s Hospital Injury Prevention Center after our school participated in a pedestrian safety study to promote student safety.

Kensington utilized funds to purchase incentives for students who walk bicycles and scooters on sidewalks and intersections as well as for students who wear helmets.

Student Patrols Kensington student crossing guards encourage and remind students about bicycle and pedestrian safety. These student leaders are effective in communicating safe practices. The Rocky River Education Foundation provided funds to purchase reflective vests and flags for the student patrol.

Bike to School Day Kensington students received incentive tickets during the first week in May for wearing helmets and following safe practices.

Bike rack purchases Kensington updated bike racks to modern metal racks with improved locations to promote student visibility and safety. Kensington now has two bike locations on the north and south sides of the building. An additional bike rack replaced two older racks. A private donation assisted with payment for several of the

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bike rack purchases.

Distracted Pedestrian Safety Program of University Hospital

University Hospital awarded Kensington Intermediate School $400 to provide information/education to community members about the dangers of driving while distracted. A successful program creates safe walking and biking routes for pedestrians.

Rocky River Middle School Activities


Bike to School Week Rocky River Middle School students receive stamps for biking each day and wearing a helmet. These stamped cards are entered into multiple drawings at an all school assembly at the end of the week. In addition, our school competes with another local community for the most riders each day.

Health Class Lesson Discussion of physical activity being incorporated into daily life – walking and biking to school.

Student Patrols Rocky River Middle School student crossing guards encourage and remind students about bicycle and pedestrian safety. These student leaders are effective in communicating safe practices.

St. Christopher School Activities


Bike to School Week Bike safety, especially in the younger grades, encouraged walking and biking to school.

Health Class Lesson Students talk about healthy habits in class.

Student Patrols St. Christopher student crossing guards encourage and remind students about bicycle and pedestrian safety

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Issue/Description

Kensington Intermediate School

1. Issue: Safety of Intersections and Crossings • Crossing guards are not available along most routes. • Lack of compliance for traffic laws. • Excessive traffic volume and speed along routes to school are concerning.

2. Issue: Amount of Traffic Along Route

• Speed of traffic along travel routes. • Lack of compliance with traffic laws is dangerous to students. • Intersections without crossing guards exist throughout the city.

3. Issue: Distance • Intersections and crossings are dangerous due to traffic volume; many intersections and crossings do not

have crossing guards. • Amount of traffic and lack of compliance with traffic laws along travel routes. • Weather can be a deterring factor for parents to let their children walk or bike to school.

4. Issue: Speed of Traffic Along Route • Multilane roads permit increased speeds along routes. • Weather conditions may force students onto roadways. • Lack of crossing guards at most intersections and crossings are concerning.

5. Issue: Weather or Climate • Winter weather and lack of clear sidewalks may force students onto roadways. • Corners of intersections are piled with snow forcing students onto roadways; blind spots are created. • Lack of crossing guards at most intersections and crossings.

Issue/Description

Rocky River Middle School

1. Issue: Safety of Intersections and Crossings • Crossing guards are not available along most routes. • Lack of compliance for traffic laws. • Excessive traffic along routes to school.

2. Issue: Weather or Climate • Winter weather and lack of clear sidewalks may force students onto roadways. • Corners of intersections are piled with snow forcing students onto roadways; blind spots are created. • Lack of crossing guards at most intersections and crossings.

3. Issue: Amount of Traffic Along Route • Students travel along multilane roads. • Speed of traffic along routes to school. • Lack of crossing guard away from school sites.


5. Issue: Crossing Guards • Lack of crossing guards at major intersections across the city.

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

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• Traffic law violations at intersections and on roads during student travel. • Crossing guards were often noted in parent comments as being needed.

Issue/Description

St. Christopher School

1. Issue: Distance • Intersection and crossings are dangerous due to traffic volume; many intersections and crossings do not

have crossing guards. • Volume of traffic and lack of compliance with traffic laws along routes to school is a concern. • Weather can be a deterring factor for parents to let their children walk or bike to school.

2. Issue: Safety of Intersections and Crossings • Lack of compliance for traffic laws along travel routes and at intersections/crossings. • Excessive traffic along routes to school. • Crossing guards are not available along most routes and at most intersections and crossings.

3. Issue: Weather or Climate • Winter weather and lack of clear sidewalks forces students onto roadways. • Corners of intersections are piled with snow forcing students onto roadways; blind spots are created. • Lack of crossing guard to assist students is a concern.

4. Issue: Amount of Traffic Along Route • Student travel along multilane roads with high traffic volume. • Speed of traffic along routes to school. • Lack of crossing guard away from school sites.


5A. Non-‐infrastructure Countermeasure Recommendations

This section includes issues that were identified in parent surveys and during walking audits. The need to offer educational opportunities for our students is very important. Many of the issues that were identified can be addressed with enforcement actions by the RRPD and with education programs for student/parents to include pedestrian traffic rules and school arrival/dismissal procedures.

EDUCATION COUNTERMEASURES: Education strategies to implement in the next 12 months in the table below.

EDUCATION Issue Countermeasure

Student education Collaborate with Rocky River Police Department to provide instruction for students about traffic signals and traffic laws. Provide travel route maps to students and parents for safe routes to schools.

SECTION 5: RECOMMENDED SRTS COUNTERMEASURES

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Bicycle safety education

Provide educational opportunities for students to learn about the importance of bike helmets and following traffic rules/laws. AAA Helmet Smart Program Promote Why Not Wear a Helmet PTA program

Safety at school crossings (on-‐school property) Provide instruction to student crossing guards (student patrol) from the RRPD. Purchase/update necessary safety clothing (vests, hats, gloves, etc.) and equipment (flags, cones, flashlights, etc.) for student crossing guards. Collaborate with AAA for crossing guard support.

Safety at crossings (off school property) Encourage access and use of safe route to school by students and parents.

List the medium and long-‐term strategies (those that your team will undertake beyond 12 months) below:

1. Work with RRPD and AAA to provide student education programs and incentives for bicycle and walking safety. Seek support from local business to offer support to students.

2. Provide drop off/pick-‐up plan information for each school – share details with students and parents.

3. Use newsletter and on-‐line communications to share travel plans with students and parents. Update travels plans to reflect pedestrian crossing changes, crossing locations, and other travel plan changes. Share updates with students and parents electronically.

ENCOURAGEMENT COUNTERMEASURES: List and describe the encouragement strategies that your team plans to implement in the next 12 months in the table below.

ENCOURAGEMENT Issue Countermeasure

Safe travel routes to school Create a Walking School Bus program for students walking to school.

Pedestrian safety Target enforcement along travel routes. Traffic enforcement Traffic enforcement at City intersections and school

zones. Across the city and along travel routes deploy speed trailer to make drivers aware of their speed.

Traffic speed along travel routes Display digital speed signs in speed zones and along travel routes.

Crossing guards placement and community awareness Communicate with students and parents the location of crossing guards along travel routes. Consider crossing guard placement along routes to address issues.

Medium and long-‐term strategies (those that your team will undertake beyond 12 months): 1. Provide educational opportunities for students, parents, and drivers about school travel

routes. 2. Evaluate, update, and communicate school travel plan.

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ENFORCEMENT COUNTERMEASURES: Enforcement strategies to implement in the next 12 months in the table below.

ENFORCEMENT Issue Countermeasure

Make travel routes safe in inclement weather Encourage/enforce clearing of sidewalks during inclement weather.

Enforcement of traffic speed in school zones Enforce 20 MPH zone during arrival and dismissal. Implement speed trailers/model digital signs when police cannot enforce on-‐site.

Improve safety along routes to schools Collaborate with newly implemented RRPD bike patrol to improve safety along travel routes to schools.

Crossing guard review and implementation Consider adding crossing guards in areas of need. Traffic enforcement Collaborate with RRPD to encourage enforcement

of traffic laws along routes to school. Medium and long-‐term strategies (undertake beyond 12 months) below:

1. Evaluate, update, and communicate travel plan changes with students and parents. 2. Collaborate with RRPD for traffic law/speed enforcement in school zones and along school

travel routes. 3. Evaluate crossing guard implementation and future plans.

EVALUATION COUNTERMEASURES: List and describe the evaluation strategies that your team plans to implement in the next 12 months in the table below.

EVALUATION Issue Countermeasure

Measure success of STP and sustainability of STP Conduct on-‐line parent surveys. Measure success of STP and sustainability of STP Conduct in-‐class student travel tallies. Sustainability of STP Implement on-‐line link for students and parents to

submit input and recommendations to the SRTS committee.

Medium and long-‐term strategies (undertake beyond 12 months) below: 1. Conduct on-‐line parent surveys at the start and end of school year. 2. Conduct in-‐class student travel tallies at the start and end of school year. 3. Evaluate, update, and communicate STP. 4. Implement on-‐line link for input to the SRTS committee.

5B. 12-‐Month SRTS Non-‐Infrastructure Activity Calendar Non-‐Infrastructure Countermeasure

Dec

Jan Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sept

Oct

Nov

SRTS Travel Plan Committee Meeting

PLAN

Lead: Michael Shoaf

IMPLEMENT

SRTS Travel Plan Committee Meeting

PLAN

Lead: Michael Shoaf

IMPLEMENT

Student traffic education (Laws)

PLAN

Lead: RRPD and AAA

IMPLEMENT

Student education with School Crossing

PLAN

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Guards Lead: School Principals

IMPLEMENT

Conduct Student Travel Surveys

PLAN

Lead: Dianna Foley

IMPLEMENT

Public Input Meeting PLAN

Lead: SRTS Committee

IMPLEMENT

Conduct Student Travel Tally Kensington Intermediate School

PLAN

Lead: Dianna Foley, Todd Murphy

IMPLEMENT

Conduct Student Travel Tally Rocky River Middle School

PLAN

Lead: Dianna Foley, Megan Rose

IMPLEMENT

Conduct Student Travel Tally St. Christopher School

PLAN

Lead: Dianna Foley, Joyce Needham

IMPLEMENT

Conduct Parent Surveys

PLAN

Lead: Dianna Foley

IMPLEMENT

Conduct Walking Audit, Kensington Intermediate School

Plan

Lead: Todd Murphy and Megan Dunleavy

IMPLEMENT

Conduct Walking Audit, Rocky River Middle School

Plan

Lead: Megan Rose and Mark Seifert

IMPLEMENT

Conduct Walking Audit, St. Christopher School

Plan

Lead: Megan Dunleavy

IMPLEMENT

Student Safety Patrol, Kensington Intermediate School

PLAN

Lead: Todd Murphy and Craig MacDonald

IMPLEMENT

Student Safety Patrol, Rocky River Middle School

PLAN

Lead: Megan Rose and Jeff Smith

IMPLEMENT

Student Safety Patrol, St.

PLAN

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Christopher School Lead: Joyce Needham

IMPLEMENT

Participate in National Walk to School Day

PLAN

Lead: Todd Murphy

IMPLEMENT


PLAN

Lead: Megan Rose

IMPLEMENT


PLAN

Lead: Joyce Needham

IMPLEMENT

Participate in National Bike to School Day

PLAN

Lead: Todd Murphy

IMPLEMENT


PLAN

Lead: Megan Rose

IMPLEMENT


PLAN

Lead: Joyce Needham

IMPLEMENT

5C. Infrastructure Countermeasure Recommendations

Map ID A – KIS B-‐ RRMS C-‐ SCS D – Intersection – Wagar Road and Detroit Road

Location Issue Countermeasure Timeframe Priority Jurisdiction Responsible

Estimated Cost High = $25,000+ Medium -‐ $10,000-‐$24,999 Low = <$10,000

Possible Funding Source

Status

B, C Intersection of Lakeview and Detroit

Students living north, east, and west of the school must cross here to get to school. High traffic volumes make it difficult for students to cross safely.

Lakeview and Detroit -‐ traffic light pole blocks view for pedestrians – need to relocate pole. Need signs to alert traffic of pedestrian/school crossing.

Medium Term

Medium Rocky River City

High ODOT SRTS funds

Planning

City Pedestrian crossings

Pedestrian crosswalks in the city need updated ADA lights/signs/equipment.

Install ADA pedestrian crossing lights/signs with countdown indicator to alert traffic and pedestrians.

Long Term High Rocky River City


Planning


All pedestrian crosswalks in the city

Install/Paint ADA pedestrian crossings

Medium Term

High Rocky River City

High ODOT SRTS

Planning

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need updated ADA painted crosswalks.

to alert traffic and assist pedestrians.

funds


Many city pedestrian ramps need truncated domes to assist pedestrians.

Install ADA pedestrian ramps with truncated domes to assist pedestrians.

Medium Term



Planning



No turn on red and no turn on red during designated times need updated with reflective signs. Enforcement in the area will reduce traffic law violations.

Immediate Term


Low ODOT SRTS funds

Planning



Lakeview and Detroit intersection need right and left turning lanes and traffic lights with turn arrows to assist with traffic movement and pedestrian safety.

Long Term High Rocky River City ODOT


Planning

B, C Intersection of Lakeview and Westway Intersection of Lakeview and Hilliard

Students living south, east, and west of the school must cross here to get to school. High traffic volumes make it difficult for students to cross safely.

Lakeview and Westway (Lakeview and Hilliard as well) intersection need right and left turning lanes and traffic lights with turn arrows to assist with traffic movement and pedestrian safety.



Planning

B, C Intersection of Lakeview and Westway

Students living south, east, and west of the school must cross here to get to school. High traffic volumes make it difficult for students to cross safely.

Lakeview and Westway intersection need pedestrian signs and marked road crossings to improve pedestrian safety.

Immediate Term


Low Rocky River City

Planning

B, C Westway Hilliard

Students living south, east, and west of the school must walk along Westway to get to school. High traffic volumes make it difficult for students to travel safely.

Westway (Hilliard as well) need pedestrian signs and road markings to alert traffic.

Immediate Term


Low Rocky River City

Planning

D Intersection of Wagar and Detroit

Students living north and west of the school must cross here to get to school. High traffic volumes make it difficult for students to cross safely.

City roads need pedestrian crossing signs to alert traffic.

Immediate Term


Low ODOT SRTS funds

Planning


Students living north and west of the school must cross here to get to school.

City roads need pedestrian crossings painted to alert traffic.

Immediate Term


Low ODOT SRTS funds

Planning

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High traffic volumes make it difficult for students to cross safely.



No turn on red and no turn on red during designated hours need new reflective signs.

Immediate Term


Low ODOT SRTS funds

Planning



Intersection needs right and left turn lanes and traffic lights with turn arrows to assist traffic.



Planning

B Smith Court Students living on Smith Court must cross here to get to school. High traffic volumes make it difficult for students to cross safely.

Need signs and road markings for pedestrian crossing to alert traffic.

Immediate Term


Low ODOT SRTS funds

Planning

B, C Lake Road, Wagar Road, Detroit Road

Students in Rocky River must cross Lake Road, Detroit Road, and Wagar to get to school. High traffic volumes make it difficult for students to cross safely. Traffic speeds through 20 MPH flashing lights.

Install new 20 MPH lights.

Immediate Term

High ODOT Rocky River City


Planning

C Erie and Detroit

Students living north, east, and west of Detroit Road must cross here to get to school. High traffic volumes make it difficult for students to cross safely.

20 MPH lights need relocated -‐ before the crosswalk and traffic light at Erie and moved to include St. Christopher. Install new 20 MPH lights.

Immediate Term

High ODOT High ODOT SRTS funds

Planning

B, C Detroit and Lakeview roads

Students walking to KIS, RRMS, and SCS bike and walk along Detroit and Lakeview roads. 20 MPH speed is violated.

Improve road signs along route.

Immediate term


Medium ODOT SRTS funds

Planning

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A Morewood Pkwy. and Beaconsfield Blvd.

Students living north, south, east, and west of Lake Road must cross here to get to school. High traffic volumes make it difficult for students to cross safely.

Need signs and road markings for pedestrian crossing.

Medium Term


Low ODOT SRTS funds

Planning

C Erie and Morewood Pkwy.

Students living along Erie and Morewood Pkwy. must cross here to get to school. High traffic volumes make it difficult for students to cross safely.

Intersection needs improved signs and road markings for pedestrian crossing.

Medium Term


Low ODOT SRTS funds

Planning

A, B, C Lake Road High traffic volumes make it difficult for students to cross safely.

Improve road signs and pedestrian crossings.

Immediate Term



Planning

A, B, C Detroit Road High traffic volumes make it difficult for students to cross safely.


Immediate Term



Planning

A, B, C Westway Road



Immediate Term



Planning

A, B, C Hilliard Road High traffic volumes make it difficult for students to cross safely.


Immediate Term



Planning

A, B, C Center Ridge Road



Immediate Term



Planning

A, B, C Wagar Road High traffic volumes make it difficult for students to cross safely.


Immediate Term



Planning

A, B, C Wooster Road High traffic volumes make it difficult for students to cross safely.


Immediate Term



Planning

B Lakeview and Hilliard Roads

Students living along Lakeview, Hilliard and South of Hilliard must cross here to get to school. High traffic volumes make it difficult for students to cross safely.

Turning light needs to be longer. Conduct turning movement count, perform signal warrant analysis, and if warranted, install new traffic signal with pedestrian pushbuttons, pedestrian signals, vehicle detection, and ADA compliant curb ramps.

Immediate Term

High Rocky River City ODOT

Low ODOT SRTS funds

Planning

Railroad Tracks

Elmwood, Wagar, Morewood Pkwy, and Linda

Students living north, south, east, and west of the railroad tracks must cross tracks to get to school.

Railroad crossings need ADA pedestrian ramps with truncated domes to assist pedestrians.

Immediate Term

High Rocky River City Railroad Company


Planning

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Railroad Tracks



Railroad crossings need road markings.

Immediate Term

High Rocky River City Railroad Company


Planning

Railroad Tracks



Railroad crossings need crossing gates on the sidewalks.

Medium Term

Medium Rocky River City Railroad Company


Planning

A, B, C Kensington, Rocky River Middle School, St. Christopher School entrances and exits

Impacts all students attending the schools.

Entrances and exists need safety striping for traffic.

Medium Term

Medium Rocky River City Schools


Planning


Impacts all students attending KIS, RRMS, and SCS.

Entrances and exists need pedestrian ramps with truncated domes.

Medium Term

Medium Rocky River City Rocky River City Schools SCS


Planning


Impacts all students attending KIS, RRMS, and SCS.

Entrances and exists need pedestrian signs for traffic.

Medium Term

Medium Rocky River City, Rocky River City Schools, SCS


Planning

A, B, C School site traffic

Impacts all students and parents during arrival and dismissal at KIS, RRMS, and SCS.

School parking lots will have traffic lanes marked to assist traffic flow and pedestrians.

Medium Term

Low Rocky River City School and SCS


Planning

A, B, C Bike Racks Impacts students riding bicycles to KIS, RRMS, and SCS.

Install appropriate number of bike racks to accommodate students.

Immediate Term

Medium Rocky River City School and SCS


Planning

C Sidewalk No sidewalk along south side of SCS parking lot – students walk in the parking lot.

Install sidewalk along south side of SCS parking lot for students.

Medium Term

Medium SCS Medium ODOT SRTS funds

Planning

C Sidewalk No sidewalk along Lakeview entrance of SCS parking lot – students walk in the entrance/exit.

Install sidewalk along Lakeview entrance of SCS parking lot for students.

Medium Term

Medium SCS Medium ODOT SRTS funds

Planning

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C Pedestrian crossings

Student traveling to and from RRMS and SCS from the north, south, east, and west.

Install pedestrian crossings with road markings and lights.

Medium Term



Planning

City I-‐90 overpass – Lakeview, Northview, Wagar, Westway, Wooster

Overpasses on I-‐90 Install ADA pedestrian ramps with truncated domes and fencing for overpasses on I-‐90.

Long Term High ODOT High ODOT SRTS funds

Planning

B Sidewalk from Hampton Road

Sidewalk from RRMS and SCS is not ADA compliant or safe for students, tree and brush removal is needed.

Install new sidewalk from Hampton to RRMS with ADA pedestrian ramps with truncated domes to assist pedestrians.

Long term High Rocky River City Schools


Planning

A Kensington Parking lots

Traffic flow and pedestrians are in conflict.

Conduct a traffic study of the parking lots and implement countermeasures that are recommended. Consider roads around site as well.

Medium Term

High Rocky River City Schools

High with countermeasure implementation

ODOT SRTS funds

Planning

B RRMS Parking lots



Medium Term



ODOT SRTS funds

Planning

C St. Christopher School Parking lots



Medium Term



ODOT SRTS funds

Planning

A, B, C Pedestrian crossings

Sidewalks need repaired and replaced along routes to school.

Repair and/or replace sidewalks for student travel to KIS, RRMS, and SCS.

Long Term High Rocky River City Schools SCS Rocky River City


Planning


Students living east of Wooster Road must cross Wooster Road to travel to KIS, RRMS, and SCS. Traffic speed and volume are concerns with no crossing guards.

Update all pedestrian crossings on Wooster Road.

Medium Term



Planning


Students living west of Wagar Road must cross Wagar Road to travel to KIS, RRMS, and SCS. Traffic speed and volume are concerns

Update all pedestrian crossings on Wagar Road.

Medium Term



Planning

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with no crossing guards.

A, B, C Walking and bike paths

Examine the need for new and/or upgraded bike and walking paths throughout the city.

Install new/upgrade sidewalks to replace existing walking/bike paths and sidewalks in need for replacement/repair. (Example West River Estates).



Planning

A, B, C Sidewalk from Linden Park

Bike path from Linden Park ends in Burger King lot and no cross guard at Center Ridge and Lakeview.

Identify safe route amd install sidewalk from Linden Park to Center Ridge.

Medium Term



Planning

A, B, C Awareness for pedestrians

Awareness of pedestrians at the start of school year.

Brake for Kids yard signs.

Immediate Term

High RRCSD, SCS Low ODOT SRTS funds

Planning

A, B, C Sidewalks Smith does not have differentiation between road and sidewalk. No margin of error if bike hits a crack, rock, and swerves.

Improve sidewalks and pedestrian safety on Smith.

Medium Term



Planning

A, B, C Sidewalks Impact of Marion Ramp closing.

Engineering will be need for sidewalks and safe pedestrian travel and crossings.



Planning

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Public Input Process: Meeting with Rocky River City Crossing Guards

Date: Tuesday, January 25, 2015

Target Audience: Rocky River City Crossing Guards In Attendance -‐ Bill Griffiths, Valerie Holder, Cliff Hoy, Luke Kmetz, Jeff Woodhouse, Ronald Eaton, Madeline Delgado, Joanne Griffiths, Gus Santigato, William Holder, and Frank McNamara. Key Input Received: Rocky River City Crossing Guards Meeting with Chief Stillman

• Lakeview and Detroit -‐ traffic light pole blocks view for pedestrians. Need sign -‐ pedestrian/school crossing. • School buses turning onto Lakeview block the view of pedestrians. • City roads need pedestrian crossing signs and roads need painted. No turn on red and no turn on red

during designated hours needs new reflective signs (mentioned at Wagar and Detroit intersection) • Smith Court -‐ needs a crossing guard; need signs and road markings for pedestrian crossing. • Traffic speeds through 20 MPH flashing lights. Traffic includes texting, eating, talking on cell phones, etc. • Erie and Detroit -‐ 20 MPH lights needs relocated -‐ before the crosswalk and traffic light at Erie and moved

to include St. Christopher. • Students need training on walking and bike safety to include how to read the traffic signs. Crossing guards

need introduced to the students. • Morewood Pkwy. and Beaconsfield need signs and road markings for pedestrian crossing. • Erie and Morewood Pkwy. -‐ Intersection needs improved signage and road markings for pedestrian

crossing. • Lakeview and Hilliard -‐ turning light needs to be longer. • Railroad crossing need slip resistant sidewalks, signage, road markings, and crossing gates on the

sidewalks. • Asked Megan Rose and Todd Murphy -‐ via video announcements to introduce the crossing guards to the

students. And to ask the DARE officer via video announcements to review walking and biking rules (walk bike across intersections) and rules for traffic signs.

Public Input Process: Presented at Rocky River City Schools

Date: Tuesday, February 17, 2015

Target Audience: Rocky River Community

Key Input Received: • Need a bike path from West River Estates (email). • Pat Nugent, Building Inspector for the City of Rocky River (email) -‐ I will not be able to attend the SRTS

meeting scheduled for the 17th, but I would like to bring up an item that needs to be broadcast to the community at large for the safety of the kids riding bikes and, to a lesser degree, walking to schools in our city. There is a City Codified Ordinance requiring that sidewalks be clear edge to edge to a height of 7 feet. Too often foliage and tree branches impinge on this clearance causing bicyclists and some walkers to have to step off the sidewalk to pass. Too often the school children have to step into the street. This is of particular concern along Lake Rd and Detroit Rd. Before you dismiss this issue, watch the number of kids who step into the street while texting or talking on the phone. Even the High School is at fault along Detroit Rd. When I address this issue it is on a property-‐by-‐property basis. I believe that the SRTS platform would be a good place to broadcast this issue.

• Bike path from Linden Park ends in Burger King lot and no cross guard at Center Ridge and Lakeview. • Award student caught safely crossing ex (walking bike across street). Consider impact if Marion Ramp

closes on traffic on Lake, Wagar and Morewood. • One-‐way streets around KIS. • Warming areas and gear for crossing guards in rain, snow

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• Yard signs 1st 2 weeks school remind driver watch kids – Lakewood does “Brake for Kids” • Choose timing of two lights at Morewood * Lake Road to not be simultaneous, causing backup onto

Morewood. • Enforce Morewood between Erie and Lake during walk hours • Create a route for walkers/bikers that live south of Center Ridge off Wooster. Cutting through the

Fitworks and Burger King parking lot and then crossing at Lakeview without a guard is not safe! • Map for parents showing preferred pick up areas and all legit exit doors. • Map for parents and kids showing safe routes. • Concerned about lack of crossing guard on Lake Road entering Linda – terrible sun glare and high rates of

speed (cars). Alternative route through Smith Court is problematic – narrow, winding road increases chances of serious accidents.

• Smith does not have differentiation between road and sidewalk. No margin of error if bike hits a crack, rock, or swerves.

Rocky River City School District, St. Christopher School

Safe Routes to School Non-‐Infrastructure Countermeasures Tally

EDUCATION COUNTERMEASURES: Education strategies to implement in the next 12 months in the table below. EDUCATION # Votes Rank

Issue Countermeasure Student education Collaborate with Rocky River Police Department to

provide instruction for students about traffic signals and traffic laws. Provide travel route maps to students and parents for safe routes to schools.

12 1

Bicycle safety education

Provide educational opportunities for students to learn about the importance of bike helmets and following traffic rules/laws. AAA Helmet Smart Program Promote Why Not Wear a Helmet PTA program

6 2

Safety at school crossings (on-‐school property)

Provide instruction to student crossing guards (student patrol) from the RRPD. Purchase/update necessary safety clothing (vests, hats, gloves, etc.) and equipment (flags, cones, flashlights, etc.) for student crossing guards. Collaborate with AAA for crossing guard support.

3 3

Safety at crossings (off school property)

Encourage access and use of safe route to school by students and parents.

3 3

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ENCOURAGEMENT # Votes Rank

Issue Countermeasure Safe travel routes to school

Create a Walking School Bus program for students walking to school.

8 1

Pedestrian safety Target enforcement along travel routes. 0 Traffic enforcement Traffic enforcement at City intersections and school

zones. Across the city and along travel routes deploy speed trailer to make drivers aware of their speed.

5 3

Traffic speed along travel routes

Display digital speed signs in speed zones and along travel routes.

2 3

Crossing guards placement and community awareness

Communicate with students and parents the location of crossing guards along travel routes. Consider crossing guard placement along routes to address issues.

6 2

ENFORCEMENT # Votes Rank

Issue Countermeasure Make travel routes safe in inclement weather

Encourage/enforce clearing of sidewalks during inclement weather.

13 1

Enforcement of traffic speed in school zones

Enforce 20 MPH zone during arrival and dismissal. Implement speed trailers/model digital signs when police cannot enforce on-‐site.

6 3

Improve safety along routes to schools

Collaborate with newly implemented RRPD bike patrol to improve safety along travel routes to schools.

4 4

Crossing guard review and implementation

Consider adding crossing guards in areas of need.

12 2

Traffic enforcement Collaborate with RRPD to encourage enforcement of traffic laws along routes to school.

4 4

Rocky River City School District, St. Christopher School

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Safe Routes to School Activity Calendar Tally Non-‐Infrastructure Countermeasure

Dec

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Rocky River City School District, St. Christopher School Safe Routes to School Infrastructure Countermeasures

Tally

Location Countermeasure

# Votes Rank Order

1. Intersection of Lakeview and Detroit

• Lakeview and Detroit -‐ traffic light pole blocks view for pedestrians – need to relocate pole.

• Need signs to alert traffic of pedestrian/school crossing.

0

2. Pedestrian crossings

• Install ADA pedestrian crossing lights/signs with countdown indicator to alert traffic and pedestrians.

7 3


• Install/Paint ADA pedestrian crossings to alert traffic and assist pedestrians.

1 8


• Install ADA pedestrian ramps with truncated domes to assist pedestrians.

0


• Consider rerouting school buses as much as possible from this location.

• Provide professional training for crossing guards to assist pedestrians.

0


• No turn on red and no turn on red during designated times need updated with reflective signs.

• Enforcement in the area will reduce traffic law violations.

1 8


• Lakeview and Detroit intersection need right and left turning lanes and traffic lights with turn arrows to assist with traffic movement and pedestrian safety.

1 8

8. Intersection of Lakeview and Westway Intersection of Lakeview and Hilliard

• Lakeview and Westway (Lakeview and Hilliard as well) intersection need right and left turning lanes and traffic lights with turn arrows to assist with traffic movement and pedestrian safety.

1 8

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9. Intersection of Lakeview and Westway

• Lakeview and Westway intersection need a crossing guard to assist with pedestrian safety.

0

10. Westway

Hilliard

• Westway (Hilliard as well) need pedestrian signs and road markings to alert traffic.

• Enforcement of speed along Westway (Hilliard as well) during arrival and dismissal times at RRMS and SCS will enhance pedestrian safety.

5 4

11. Intersection of Wagar and Detroit

• City roads need pedestrian crossing signs to alert traffic.

0


• City roads need pedestrian crossings painted to alert traffic.

0


• No turn on red and no turn on red during designated hours need new reflective signs.

• Enforcement will reduce traffic law violations.

0


• Intersection needs right and left turn lanes and traffic lights with turn arrows to assist traffic.

1 8

15. Smith Court • Need signs and road markings for pedestrian crossing to alert traffic.

1 8

16. Lake Road, Wagar Road, Detroit Road

• Install new 20 MPH lights. • Enforcement will reduce traffic law violations.

2 7

17. Erie and Detroit

• 20 MPH lights need relocated -‐ before the crosswalk and traffic light at Erie and moved to include St. Christopher.

• Install new 20 MPH lights • Enforcement of 20 MPH will reduce traffic speed

violations.

3 6

18. Detroit and Lakeview roads

• Enforcement of 20 MPH will reduce traffic law violations.

1 8

19. Morewood Pkwy. and Beaconsfield Blvd.

• Need signs and road markings for pedestrian crossing.

1 8

20. Erie and Morewood Pkwy.

• Intersection needs improved signs and road markings for pedestrian crossing.

1 8

21. Lakeview and Hilliard Roads

• Turning light needs to be longer.

1 8

22. Elmwood, Wagar, Morewood Pkwy, and Linda

• Railroad crossings need ADA pedestrian ramps with truncated domes to assist pedestrians.

0

30


• Railroad crossings need road markings.

0


• Railroad crossings need crossing gates on the sidewalks.

4 5

25. Kensington, Rocky River Middle School, St. Christopher School entrances and exits

• Entrances and exists need safety striping for traffic.

0


• Entrances and exists need pedestrian ramps with truncated domes.

1 8


• Entrances and exists need pedestrian signs for traffic.

0

28. School site traffic

• School parking lots will have traffic lanes marked to assist traffic flow and pedestrians.

1 8

29. Bike Racks • Install appropriate number of bike racks to accommodate students

4 5

30. Sidewalk • Install sidewalk along south side of SCS parking lot for students.

0

31. Sidewalk • Install sidewalk along Lakeview entrance of SCS parking lot for students.

0


• Install pedestrian crossings with road markings and lights.

5 4

33. I-‐90 overpass – Lakeview, Northview, Wagar, Westway, Wooster

• Install ADA pedestrian ramps with truncated domes and fencing for overpasses on I-‐90.

9 1

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34. Sidewalk from Hampton Road

• Install new sidewalk from Hampton to RRMS with ADA pedestrian ramps with truncated domes to assist pedestrians.

2 7

35. Kensington Parking lots

• Conduct a traffic study of the parking lots and implement countermeasures that are recommended.

9 1

36. RRMS Parking lots


7 3

37. St. Christopher School Parking lots


0


• Repair and/or replace sidewalks for student travel to KIS, RRMS, and SCS.

0


• Update all pedestrian crossings on Wooster Road. • Traffic enforcement. • Crossing guard implementation.

2 7


• Update all pedestrian crossings on Wagar Road. • Traffic enforcement. • Crossing guard implementation.

2 7

41. Walking and bike paths

• Install new/upgrade sidewalks to replace existing walking/bike paths and sidewalks in need for replacement/repair. (Example West River Estates)

8 2

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Westway Drive public input comments and pictures below.

List of Appendices

Appendix A – Student Radius Maps

Appendix B – Student Travel Tallies

Appendix C – Parent Survey Results

Appendix D – Public Meeting Materials

Appendix E – Walking Audit Results

Appendix F – Rocky River City Map and School Locations

Appendix G – Public Input Meeting Participant Sign-‐in Sheets

Appendix A

Student Radius Maps

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Appendix B

Student Travel Tallies

Student Travel Tally Report: Combining Schools in One Data Collection SeasonSchool Group: Rocky River City School District

Date Range: Spring 2015

Date Report Generated: 01/21/2015

School Name: Month & YearCollected & (Set

ID)

SchoolEnrollment:

% Range of School'sStudents Involved in

SRTS:

Number of Classroom inSchool Targeted by

School Group:

Number ofClassrooms Included

in Report:

KensingtonIntermediate

Elementary School

January 2015(16919)

650 76-100% 3

Rocky River MiddleSchool

January 2015(16920)

658 76-100% 3

St. Christopher'sSchool

January 2015(16921)

393 76-100% 9

Total: 0 15

This report contains information from schools' classrooms about students' trip to and from school. The data used in this report were

collected using the in-class Student Travel Tally questionnaire from the National Center for Safe Routes to School.

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Morning and Afternoon Travel Mode Comparison

Morning and Afternoon Travel Mode Comparison

Numberof Trips Walk Bike School

BusFamilyVehicle Carpool Transit Other

Morning 4842 9% 0.1% 30% 50% 11% 0% 0.1%

Afternoon 4837 18% 0.1% 35% 37% 9% 0% 0.2%

Percentages may not total 100% due to rounding.

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Morning and Afternoon Travel Mode Comparison by Day

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Morning and Afternoon Travel Mode Comparison by Day

Number ofTrips Walk Bike School Bus Family

Vehicle Carpool Transit Other

Monday AM 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%

Monday PM 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%

Tuesday AM 1598 8% 0.2% 31% 50% 11% 0% 0.1%

Tuesday PM 1603 18% 0.2% 35% 37% 9% 0% 0.2%

Wednesday AM 1612 8% 0.1% 31% 50% 11% 0% 0%

Wednesday PM 1607 18% 0.1% 33% 38% 10% 0% 0.1%

Thursday AM 1632 9% 0.1% 29% 52% 10% 0% 0.1%

Thursday PM 1627 18% 0.1% 36% 36% 9% 0% 0.4%

Friday AM 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%

Friday PM 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%


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Travel Mode by Weather Conditions

Travel Mode by Weather Condition

WeatherCondition

Numberof Trips Walk Bike School


Sunny 1603 18% 0.2% 35% 37% 9% 0% 0.2%

Rainy 0 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%

Overcast 8076 13% 0.1% 32% 45% 10% 0% 0.1%

Snow 0 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%


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Appendix C

Parent Survey Results

Parent Survey Aggregate Summary

Program Name:

Date range: Spring 2015 (January - June 2015)

Date Report Generated: 01/21/2015

School Name(s): Month & YearCollected &

(Set ID)

SchoolEnrollment:

Enrollment inGrades Targetedby SRTS Program:

Number ofQuestionnaires

Distributed:

Number ofQuestionnaires

Included in Report:

KensingtonIntermediate

Elementary School

January 2015(12677)

650 563 206

Rocky River MiddleSchool

January 2015(12682)

658 578 213

St. Christopher'sSchool

January 2015(12683)

393 275 50

Total: 1416 469

This report contains information from parents about their children's trip to and from school. The report also reflects

parents' perceptions regarding whether walking and bicycling to school is appropriate for their child. The data used in this

report were collected using the Survey about Walking and Biking to School for Parents form from the National Center for

Safe Routes to School.

Sex of children for parents that provided information

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Grade levels of children represented in survey

Grade levels of children represented in survey

Grade in SchoolResponses per

grade

Number Percent

Kindergarten 7 2%

1 10 2%

2 10 2%

3 77 17%

4 77 17%

5 76 16%

6 77 17%

7 69 15%

8 62 13%

No response: 0Percentages may not total 100% due torounding.

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Parent estimate of distance from child's home to school

Parent Survey Aggregate Summary

Distance betweenhome and school Number of children Percent

Less than 1/4 mile 48 11%

1/4 mile up to 1/2 mile 70 16%

1/2 mile up to 1 mile 118 26%

1 mile up to 2 miles 132 30%

More than 2 miles 79 18%

Don't know or No response: 22Percentages may not total 100% due to rounding.

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Typical mode of arrival at and departure from school

Typical mode of arrival at and departure from school

Time of Trip Numberof Trips Walk Bike School


Morning 456 24% 11% 29% 30% 7% 0.2% 0%

Afternoon 454 28% 10% 36% 19% 7% 0.2% 0%

No Response Morning: 13No Response Afternoon: 15Percentages may not total 100% due to rounding.

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Typical mode of school arrival and departure by distance childlives from school

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Typical mode of school arrival and departure by distance childlives from school

School Arrival

Distance Number withinDistance Walk Bike School


1 Less than 1/4 mile 48 79% 10% 0% 6% 4% 0% 0%

2 1/4 mile up to 1/2 mile 70 54% 9% 4% 29% 4% 0% 0%

3 1/2 mile up to 1 mile 118 20% 22% 14% 31% 13% 0% 0%

4 1 mile up to 2 miles 130 6% 8% 45% 35% 6% 1% 0%

5 More than 2 miles 79 0% 3% 61% 35% 1% 0% 0%


School Departure

Distance Number withinDistance Walk Bike School


Less than 1/4 mile 47 83% 9% 0% 6% 2% 0% 0%

1/4 mile up to 1/2 mile 70 57% 9% 9% 21% 4% 0% 0%

1/2 mile up to 1 mile 117 26% 21% 23% 15% 15% 0% 0%

1 mile up to 2 miles 130 13% 6% 52% 19% 8% 1% 0%

More than 2 miles 79 0% 1% 70% 29% 0% 0% 0%


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Percent of children who have asked for permission to walk or biketo/from school by distance they live from school

Percent of children who have asked for permission to walk or biketo/from school by distance they live from school

Asked Permission? Number of Children Less than1/4 mile

1/4 mile upto 1/2 mile

1/2 mile upto 1 mile

1 mile upto 2 miles

More than2 miles

Yes 1725 76% 86% 93% 79% 47%

No 490 24% 14% 7% 21% 53%


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Issues reported to affect the decision to not allow a child to walk orbike to/from school by parents of children who do not walk or bike

to/from school

Issues reported to affect the decision to allow a child to walk orbike to/from school by parents of children who already walk or

bike to/from school

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Issues reported to affect the decision to allow a child to walk orbike to/from school by parents of children who already walk or

bike to/from school

Issue Child does not walk/bike to school Child walks/bikes to school

Safety of Intersections and Crossings 80% 83%

Amount of Traffic Along Route 70% 55%

Weather or climate 70% 75%

Distance 68% 76%

Speed of Traffic Along Route 64% 46%

Crossing Guards 58% 74%

Sidewalks or Pathways 33% 70%

Time 29% 45%

Child's Participation in After School Programs 23% 25%

Violence or Crime 20% 33%

Adults to Bike/Walk With 20% 11%

Convenience of Driving 15% 13%

Number of Respondents per Category 251 106

No response: 112Note:--Factors are listed from most to least influential for the 'Child does not walk/bike to school' group.--Each column may sum to > 100% because respondent could select more than issue--The calculation used to determine the percentage for each issue is based on the 'Number of Respondents per Category' withinthe respective columns (Child does not walk/bike to school and Child walks/bikes to school.) If comparing percentages betweenthe two columns, please pay particular attention to each column's number of respondents because the two numbers can differdramatically.

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Parents' opinions about how much their child's school encouragesor discourages walking and biking to/from school

Parents' opinions about how much fun walking and biking to/fromschool is for their child

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Parents' opinions about how healthy walking and biking to/fromschool is for their child

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Comments SectionSchool SurveyID Comment

KensingtonIntermediateElementary

School

1279206 I have two children, grade 3 & 5 who are allowed to walk to school. However, I make them take aless direct route because only one way assures that there will be crossing guards at the busiest streets.


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1279207 Very pleased that this issue is being looked into. There is one particular intersection (my child doesnot have to cross it) that I beleive is quite dangerous - Erie and Morewood. I have seen several nearaccidents, as that is the intersection that I walk my daughter to to meet up with a group of kids. Also,I believe that the distracted driving issue is perhaps the most important and dangerous issue that oursmall community faces, especially with the high school starting and dismissing near the same time

as the other schools. I often also see aggravated and distracted adults driving far too fast, especiallyduring the morning commutes.


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1279219 hard to walk this cold area.


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1279221 I am concerned about younger children, especially, crossing at major intersections (Wagar Road) andbusy areas (Erie/Morewood). We do a combination of busing and walking/biking as the weather

changes as we are right on the 1 mile mark. I think walking/biking to school is a positive start to theday but I am always concerned about crossing the major roads, especially with so many drivers not

giving the right of way to pedestrians and not looking when turning. I think you either decide you needthe guards for safety or not. If they are needed, you provide them, one way or the other. To say a

guard is needed and then not provide one is not an acceptable decision. Also, the second column isconfusing!


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1279238 My concern is that crossing guards have been removed from Beachcliff intersections east of theschool (Kensington) where there still are many children walking and I have observed cars rolling

through stop signs. Additionally, there are usually many road/construction/yard workers (strangers) inthe area. There was one incident in the past two years where a worker approached a child on the

way home. I'd like to see those guards replaced. Also, pick up/drop off areas are chaotic.


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1279242 There's an intersection with a highway on and off ramp that my children have to cross over to get toschool. I've witnessed cars not yielding to pedestrians on many occasions. It's a dangerous

crosswalk and is the main reason why my children haven't ridden their bikes to school.


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1279253 In regards to Kensington traffic. Feel it is congested. Don't feel left turns I to school is a good idea.Children walking on sidewalk can't be seen behind parked cars and vehicles taking left turns into

Kensington is unsafe. Also the traffic of vehicles coming off Detroit road is backed up causingproblems. Solution? Would be for cars to proceed forward from Detroit Rd and go around circle tomake right turn only into Kensington. Definitely feel left turn into Kensington should be prohibited.

Too many children walking.


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1279261 In regards to Kensington traffic. Feel it is congested. Don't feel left turns I to school is a good idea.Children walking on sidewalk can't be seen behind parked cars and vehicles taking left turns into

Kensington is unsafe. Also the traffic of vehicles coming off Detroit road is backed up causingproblems. Solution? Would be for cars to proceed forward from Detroit Rd and go around circle tomake right turn only into Kensington. Definitely feel left turn into Kensington should be prohibited.

Too many children walking. Correction on Road. Lake Rd not Detroit Rd. new to area. Sorry.


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1279271 All traffic should move forward off of Lake Rd go around circle and make right turn into Kensington.The left turns are unsafe for the children walking and the backup causes congestion. Right turn only

allows for all vehicles to see sidewalk.


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1279274 We live too far to bike to Kensington. Would have to cross too many busy streets.

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1279276 We need either a stop sign or crossing guard at beachcliff/frazier


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1279278 Speed on Wagar Rd is an issue, especially coming down the hill from Detroit. Speed limit should be25mph north of Detroit as it is a wholly residential neighborhood in that area. Crossing guard at the

Wagar Rd tracks is an absolute necessity.


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1279279 I let my kids walk because the health outweighs the risk. But I feel like the traffic and speed of trafficwould make it less stressful and safer for all involved.


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1279282 The only reason our son gets driven to school (instead of taking the bus) 3 out of the 5 days isbecause of his heavy musical instrument and an early morning music practice.


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1279289 We have a huge need for more crossings guards at all intersection to and from school. The kids do agood job following the rules its the car drivers that need an education. A larger police presence

would deter drivers from speeding in areas with "20 mile per miles signs and flashers".


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1279302 Please please do a traffic study at Northview and Detroit. There are so many cars and so many kidscrossing, and there is no light. It's a tragedy waiting to happen.


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1279303 We are a bit far from the school mostly major/busy roads, which are not great condition for my childto walk.


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1279309 Traffic patterns and parking on the street near the school make dropping students off/ picking up atschool difficult, time consuming, and in my opinion, sometimes unsafe. Walking or biking to school isnot a a safe option because there are many busy intersections and very few have crossing guards

(I.e. Center Ridge at Lakeview).


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1279312 The biggest concerns for my two children's walk to school is the corner of Morewood and Erie wherecars travel very fast and there is no crossing guard to help with safety. Additionally, the increasedtrain traffic and I am not sure why it has recently increased. The crossing guard on the Morewood

tracks is great, but it is just a concern of why there is so much more traffic during the school day?


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1279313 Kensington is just too far from our house to allow my 3, 4 or 5th grade child to ride or walk to school.Just a non-issue at this age level.


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1279337 It would be extremely beneficial to have a crossing guard on Detroit at the overpass of I-90. Cars donot pay attention for crossing traffice when they are turning onto the on-ramp.


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1279343 Would not allow my child to ride or walk to/from Kensington I.S., as traffic can become congestedand dangerous quickly, particularly if there are traffic/accidents on I90 and drivers use Lake Rd,Hilliard and Detroit Rd as westward routes. Also, too many drivers are distracted by their phones.


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1279360 With having to cross Center Ridge Road, my kids will never be allowed to walk/bike to school withoutan adult. Not to mention, those sidewalks are never cleared in the winter. It is EXTREMELY

DANGEROUS, speed limits are not followed on Center Ridge!


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1279364 LIVE MORE THAN TWO MILES FROM SCHOOL. DAUGHTER IS TOO YOUNG TO GO SUCH ALONG DISTANCE BY HERSELF. BUSY INTERSECTION WITH NO SIDEWALK ON ONE SIDE OF

ROAD. I HAVE TO HAVE HER DROPPED OFF AT A FRIENDS HOUSE AFTER SCHOOLBECAUSE OF DISTANCE

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1279474 We live way too far for her to walk and the roads are way to busy


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1279523 Crossing Guards and visibility are of utmost concern for my husband and me when we considerletting our daughter walk to school. We had a crossing guard removed for a time period and two bike

vs. car accidents occurred so we take this point very seriously.


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1279567 I feel good that she has a crossing guard at various points of her walk. She is almost always in sightof a crossing guard. They are the biggest reason I feel she has a safe walk. The crossing guards

near Kensington are great. They are very watchful and do their job well.


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1279581 We simply live too far from the school to walk. We moved into this district so that my young childrendo not have to walk to school. Also, the maintenance of sidewalks needs to be explored. Snow and

debris is not cleaned off sidewalks in several locations and children are walking in the streetsbecause of it. This does not seem safe.


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1279588 It is very important to have crossing guards at RR tracks.


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1279642 A crossing guard at Morewood Parkway and Erie Road should be a MUST. It is a very busy anddangerous 2 way stop, always with speeding cars. I'm also concerned about the high number of

trains passing through Rocky River and the times they run. My group of walkers has been separatedon each side of the tracks due to a train. Not safe at all. Trains should not be passing through before

or after school. Thank you for issuing this survey.


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1279649 My biggest concern continues to be speed and volume of traffic, and no crossing guard at Frazierand Beach Cliff


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1279713 I am happy with my kids walking to Kensington. I am not looking forward to the distance and thedriving situation to the Middle School. I've heard terrible things about the relationship between the

school and the library.


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1279734 The other influence of him walking or biking to school is if he would have other kids to walk/ride withhim. Safety in numbers.


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1279815 Would like to see consistency in having a crossing guard at all posts. I would also like to seereminders to drivers/ distracted drivers of school children walking/ biking. Maybe a flashing sign

before/ after school.


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1279885 Many homeowners do not shovel their sidewalks on the way to / from school. Making it a difficultwalk in the winter. Also busing is not available to us. Our child has to walk or ride his bike to school

everyday. Walking to school takes 25 minutes.


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1279893 Many homeowners do not shovel their sidewalks in the winter. During the winter my son has to walkand it take 25 minutes to and again 25 minutes home. Busing is not available for us.


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1279940 The City needs to provide additional crossing guards. The lack of applicants could be solved byoffering better wages. Accidents involving bike riders are a regular occurrence.

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1279944 Walking to school is fun when there is a group and when the weather is nice. This time of year it'sterrible because we have to drive them every morning with the cold & snow. The bus is SO mucheasier! I'm also very concerned about the additional train routes, trains are speeding through our

neighborhood during peak walking to school times. The lack of crossing guard at Lake/Morewoodintersection is a concern as well. Overall, I feel that we need more crossing guards if we want these

kids to walk.


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1280002 I would love to see this program come to fruition in Rocky River. We need more pedestrian andcycling friendly options. We love living where we do because we can walk everywhere. If streets

were better designed for pedestrians and the route my child would take to Kensington were safer, Iwould let her walk now.


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1280003 I think the MOST important piece that is missing from RR are more crossing guards! I know severalpositions were cut a few years ago, and I think it is now more dangerous for our children. I especiallyworry about students walking from Beachcliff One to the middle school, crossing Two major streetsand soon having to deal with Whole Foods traffic. The addition of crossing guards near Linda Street

would be helpful and make our routes safer.


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1280080 We live over 2 miles from Kensington and the middle school, they will not walk or bike to school, toomany unsafe intersections and too far.


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1280084 There are too many crossings that need crossing guards. Also the crosswalk crossing Hilliard nearthe ice rink needs flashing lights to alert drivers to stop for pedestrians. Also I would not let my sonwalk or ride a bike to school until he goes to the high school. Also busses need cameras to catch

people passing them when they are stopped with sign out and lights flashing. The amount of cars onHilliard passing busses is ridiculous! Also my son is the first to get picked up on the bus in the

morning and rides for about a half hour, then after school he is one of the last stops and rides for ahalf hour. The bus passes my house, why can't he get off when they pass the first time?!


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1280133 In good weather, my answers are different. He walks or bikes every day. However, I am veryconcerned that there is no crossing guard at Wagar and Beaconsfield when so many children try to

cross there.


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1280136 I marked "bus" because that is what he is currently using. However, my son often bikes to/fromschool when weather permits (no snow, ice, extreme cold). Rain is not typically a hinderance unless

it is pouring. He takes a circuitous route, increasing his time and distance, so that he can avoidWooster and most of Lake & Detroit. He enjoys biking and I appreciate the exercise he gets. I love

the "walk your bike on campus" rule. I do pick up both of my children from KIS 2x per week becauseof after school activities. The traffic is a nightmare for parents and I would be livid if I lived onKensington. Please consider making both Kensington and Falmouth one-way streets during

afternoon pick-up. I think Emerson (on Clifton in Lakewood) uses that method. The few times I'vehad to drop off, it's not bad -- probably because drivers drop and go as opposed to having to wait for

the child to come out.


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1280145 I will let my child wallowing another child but not alone. Would like a crossing guard at Wagar Rd.


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1280162 With no busing to the middle school next year, I want my son to be able to ride his bike to school. Iam worried about the lack of crossing guards at ramps for 90 and at detroit and Wagar. Even if a NOTURN ON RED DURING RESTRICTED HOURS was on 90W ramp, I would feel better. As an active

runner, I always see cars fly through the red light getting onto 90 off of Detroit.


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1280208 My child wants to walk or bike with friends, but I am too worried about traffic and lack of guards to letthem. Sidewalks are not very safe along our route either. I appreciate you looking in to this.


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1280222 When weather/time allow, I like to allow my son to ride to school. However, the traffic at theWagar/Kenwood/Beaconsfield intersection is heavy, there is no guard and most cars speed through,ignoring that it's a pedestrian crossing. Wagar is a main artery. Also, having a guard there in the past

reassured parents that there were eyes on our kids for the long stretch of Beaconsfield andKenwood. Not having a guard at that intersection is a detriment.

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1280273 I think my confidence also depends on the child. I felt biking to school in 3rd grade was ok for myolder son but would not have felt comfortable with my younger. Also - although closer for us, I thinkSmith Court is a risky route to Kensington b/c there's no grass between the sidewalk and the street.

Too close to traffic.


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1280316 The amount of traffic and lack of school crossing guards severely impacts our decision to let our sonride his bike to school.


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1280527 I would like my daughter to walk to school but there are no crossing guards at the extremely busyroads.


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1280533 My daughter loves to walk or ride her bike to school with her friends. However they had an incidentrecently with an angry driver screaming at them to hurry across the crosswalk on Detroit Rd. that

upset and scared them and stopped them from walking for a few days. If the weather is decent theyalways walk or ride bikes vs. taking the bus. We are fortunate to not have many concerns for crime

or violence in our community most thankfully so this is not much of a consideration except foroccasional fears of a rare chance for child abduction, which could happen anywhere.


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1280563 Why not mention the "buddy" approach? it is definitely more reassuring for a child to be walking/biking with a few "buddies". Also a secure website with the school or other communication

mechanism so that the parents know, say by 9 am, that their child made it to class safely for the rollcount, would be great.


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1280600 I would never allow my child to cross Northview at Detroit. The traffic is awful and kids are dartingbetween cars and drivers aren't paying attention to them. Why is there no stop light?


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1280605 The amount of traffic & busy intersections she would have to ride her bike in makes me nervous.People are driving to work & are in a hurry. I'm worried that they would not be paying enough

attention & not see her.


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1280606 The intersections and traffic along the school routes can be very dangerous for a student walking orbiking. Drivers do not pay attention and speed, especially down the street we live on. The intersectionat Lake and Avalon is always congested. As a parent whose child mainly Walks do to proximity to the

school, it makes me nervous. Also, anytime I do drop my child off at school there is a major traffic jam.


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1280612 Walks in a large group. This year she has had to deal with trains both coming and going fromschool. And I have to go cross her across wagar. Fortunately for us I'm home and able to provide

these things to feel better about her walking.


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1282757 My kids take bus to KIS and then walk to middle school once they reach 6th grade--simply becauseof where we live. It's a little too far for my kids to walk/ride to KIS when the bus is available.


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1282758 If the weather is good - even some rain, my boys in 3rd and 5th grade bike to Kensington. Next year,I anticipate my 3rd and 4th graders will again. My rising 6th grader won't bike to the middle school, as

we live across the street.


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1282767 Odd survey.. Needed to know parental education and health of walking etc.. Seems unnecessary tofigure a safe route to school


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1282768 It's been disappointing the decrease in crossing guards along walking routes. I still allow my child towalk, but crossing Beachcliff would be safer with a guard.


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1282776 It would be great if there were a crossing guard at Detroit and Linda. My children walk with anotherchild so they are in a group, and they were yelled at and practically run over by a creepy man one

day. Also, people drive like maniacs at Riverview and Hampton. Close off the cut-through!!!

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1282787 It would be nice to have more adult presence along the route that my kids walk. There is only onecrossing guard on their walk, and he happens to be right across from the school.


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1282792 My child takes the school bus. He would like to occasionally ride his bike, but it would take longerthan the bus ride. Also, he would have to cross several main streets to get from our house to his

school. He will be allowed to walk/ride next year when he attends the Middle School


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1282797 Once the weather is better I will allow my child to walk or bike to school.


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1282804 I would consider allowing my daughter to bike to school when she is in 6th grade only if she has afriend to bike with.


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1282806 I would let my 4th grader walk / bike to school and I do when the weather is nice. My hesitation is thepath he takes. The street he goes down to get to and from school is more industrial and crosses the

railroad tracks and there is a bridge they need to go under which is very narrow. This causesconcern with cars.


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1282816 My child loves the ability and freedom to go to/from school with friends. It has become a way for himto develop freedom (and our trust) within a moderately controlled enviroment


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1282821 The distance from home to Kensington is such that our son would not be permitted to walk or bikewithout an adult accompanying him. This can only be arranged on a rare occassion since both

parent work full-time.

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1282822 1. 35 mph on Hilliard Blvd is too fast. The intersection of Hilliard/Lakeview is dangerous whencrossing without a crossing guard. 2. Bus ride is too long with very few kids actually on the bus. 3. It

takes forever to go down Lakeview Ave due to the Middle School and St. Christopher Schoolcongestion. Staggering the school starting times more might help, but may not be feasible. 4. The

short segment of Detroit Rd between Lakeview Ave and Smith Court is treacherous. High volume oftraffic on Detroit, long light for Detroit traffic, a crossing guard, a 'no turn on red' sign all make the tripto Kensington unusually difficult and long ie miserable. 5. The Kensington Rd/Lake Rd intersection isa nightmare. Buses trying to turn left to make it to the bus loop student dropoff can only get through

at a rate of 1 bus per light rotation. Cars can't enter and exit the Kensington parking lot becausetraffic is so backed up at that intersection. Our son rides the bus most days unless he has to go inearly for an activity or misses the bus. The bus route seems to me to be too long. He is one of theearlier ones to get on the bus and one of the latest ones to arrive at school. He is on the bus for

nearly 30 minutes on the way too school and 20-25 minutes on the way home from school. And thebus has so few kids - my guess is less than 15 kids are on that bus. I can take my child to school the

"long" way via Wooster and get there in less time - and I know he is warm, safe, and on time. Thespeed limit on Hilliard Blvd is too fast. It is 35mph and is a direct route to I-90. Cars are continuallyflying down the road to make the light onto 90. The other roads gaining access to I-90 are GasserBlvd, Hampton Rd, and Lakeview Ave. They too have been racetracks for getting onto I-90 from

Center Ridge Rd. Heading westbound on Hilliard Blvd, there is a no left turn onto Hampton Rd thatdrivers are frequently ignoring. It is safer for the kids to cross Hampton in the middle rather than

crossing at the crosswalk on Hampton/Hilliard. I often see the police letting Left-hand turners andspeeders off with only a warning. The speed limit on our street is 25mph, but since it has easy

access onto I-90, drivers fly down the street from Center Ridge. It is not unusual to see them going40+mph. On days I do take my son to school, the light at the intersection of Lake Rd and KensingtonRd is crazy long for Lake and short for Kensington Rd. Oftentimes, only one bus will get through thelight before it turns. The entire route between Hilliard Blvd to Lakeview to Detroit to Smith Court to

Kensington Rd is congested with traffic and fraught with 'no turn on red between 7-9am and 2-4pm'signs that hamper drivers getting to and from Kensington School. Throw in crossing guards that aretrying to help kids cross at minimally 6 of those intersections and the commute to school of 1.6 miles

that should take less than 10 minutes (6 according to Google Maps), now takes 30 minutes somedays. Perhaps a separate route for buses and cars should be looked at. Perhaps cars could take SFalmouth to Lake Rd and only buses get to use Kensington Rd. Maybe buses should forgo Smith

Court/S Kensington altogether and enter the loop from Lake Road off of Linda St. Perhaps theKensington Rd driveway should be reversed (entered from the south and exited to the north) and

made into a one-way street. The same could be done for Falmouth Dr on the west side ofKensington school. Perhaps putting a crosswalk and guard for kids on the east side of the LakeRd/Kensington Rd and then another midway down the block to cross kids over Kensington Rd toschool could improve the traffic congestion & light timing issue at Lake/Kensington. There are so

many issues wrong with the routes to school, it is difficult to know where to begin to make positive changes.


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1282830 Real concern with speed on wagar rd....wld like to see it reduced from 35 to 25 mph.


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1282832 The intersection of Story Road and Wooster Road is dangerous. Drivers will make a right on redeven if it is not allowed, they do not look out for children crossing on foot or bike.


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1282836 I only let him walk because we are close and there is a crossing guard for Lake Road Market andLake Road


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1282843 I allow both of my children a 3rd grade (male) & 4th grade (female) to walk to school unless thetemperature are very cold out or if a lot of show has fallen and the sidewalks are impassable. I then Iwill drive them both to school. They walk together so not a problem sending them. I feel that schoolcrossing guards are very important part to their safety especially at big intersections throughout thecity. Many drivers are texting and talking on phones so my children have to be overly careful due topoor drivers. I feel that the school crossing guards are an integral part to my children's safety and tothe community. I think children should walk to school from third grade on, unless the distance is over

two miles. We live too far from Goldwood so busing was a must and it was wonderful for them forthose years. Thank you.


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1282878 My daughter could take several routes walking or biking to school. We have selected a route for herthat is most populated & has several crossing guards. This routes passes several schools where

pedestrians and drivers are alert for children. Other routes go through commercial/ business areasand have no crossing guards.

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1282978 Crossing guards would be a huge help for safety!


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1282979 Kensington is rather far from us as we are the most southern tip of the school district. it is way too farfor a 10 yr old to bike. the streets are busy w/many but not enough crossing guards.


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1282980 Kensington is rather far from us as we are the most southern tip of the school district. it is way too farfor a 10 yr old to bike. the streets are busy w/many but not enough crossing guards.


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1282984 Traffic Congestion Is A Huge Problem Around Kensington at drop off and pick up times


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1282987 My comfort level with the distance, traffic, and overall safety concerns would prohibit me from everletting my child walk or ride a bike to Kensington. In addition, the lack of crossing guards along his

route is additive to my concerns.


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1283243 Has to cross too many main streets. He isn't always aware of his surroundings either. The main wayincludes a railroad which I find dangerous.

Rocky RiverMiddle School

1279201 Please provide school bus transportation for high school students! At least when they live certaindistances from the high school.


1279202 Live too close to the school. Kids do not have a choice to walk or not. Must cross major intersectionwith I 90 exit ramp, where Hillard and Westway meet. Usually drive- too much stuff in backpacks to

safely bike most days. Just lucky one parent is available.


1279205 Distracted driver's, traffic and failure to yield HUGE concern. I do let my child ride and Bike but theyhave to go "the long way" to avoid intersections that feel dangerous. They are actually afraid tocross. Infuriating! This is great, I would love to see this community step it way up for bike and

pedestrian safety . Thank you


1279209 Better sidewalks and Mark crossings would be an improvement


1279226 My child wants to walk or ride his bike to school but I hesitate to allow him. There have been 2hildren hit by cars as they cross Hilliard in the last 2 years.


1279228 There is A LOT of foot traffic of kids on Northview due to High School and middle school. City shouldclear these sidewalks!!!


1279230 At the end of the school day, some cars park on Lakeview by the Middle School exit, these carsconstrict the traffic flow on this busy street. Cars and busses cannot get through, traffic backs up &

its very dangerous for kids walking and riding. there should be no parking on this street at the end ofthe school day. It is a problem.


1279231 The ma nl safety issue for my children are automobiles making a right turn without looking if there arepedestrians or children riding bicycles who are traveling fairly quickly.


1279233 We equally walk and drive based on weather. I completed this survey as a driver because thatseems to be where lies the issue.


1279235 There's an intersection with a highway on and off ramp that my children have to cross to get toschool. I've witnessed cars not yielding to pedestrians on many occasions. It's a dangerous

crosswalk and is the main reason why my children haven't ridden their bikes to school.

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1279237 We carpool in the winter months with other families and the kids walk and bike in good weather. Ianswered bike because they do this at least 50% of the time. The second column is confusing ~

seems like issues might be disregarded if we already allow biking/walking. Feel that the route shouldhave crossing guards at busy and major crossing spots, which I feel we currently have to RRMS fromour home, but I believe some other guards for more eastern/southern crossers have been removed.

The guards at Lakeview spots are crucial ~ it's a madhouse during pickup and dropoff with carseverywhere. Also, I think City should consider the Riverview/Lakeview T intersection and making it

right turn only from Riverview during school pickup/dropoff times. That would eliminate car backups,dangerous left hand turns at a crosswalk, and the cars needing to go south could go east down

Riverview and then head south with a safer right hand turn. THANKS!


1279263 When the weather is nice, my son bikes to school, but we are very nervous when he has to crossCenter Ridge Rd. There are no crossing guards and it is a very busy 4 lane road. Strongly believe a

crossing guard is needed there.


1279266 Sometimes the weight of our son's backpack (with all of his schoolwork) and/or his band instrumentprevents him from riding his bike to school.


1279267 I have 2 older children that graduated from RRPS and never allowed them to bike either - walkmaybe - but definitely not bike- not safe - distracted drivers and no crossing guards until the High

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1279272 More crossing guards are needed at the south and east end of town in order to make my child'sroute safer. Crossing guards are currently assigned in neighborhoods around schools where drivers

are already aware of school/kids, rather than major roads where traffic is heavy, speed limits arehigher and therefore, less safe.


1279273 Traffic at middle school and high school is ridiculous before and after school. Traffic on detroitaffected by school congestion.


1279277 Would like to make sure all safety crosswalk work correctly. My son has been in a pedistrian/vehicleaccident at the intersection of Hilliard and Lakeview. No crossing guard on duty at this time due to

cuts in staffing and movement of guards to other intersections. Mainly observe lack of following rulesof the road of VEHICLES and excessive speed. Turning right on red is the biggest offense noted.

Cellphone use generally noted. The students generally follow the rules of crossing.


1279291 The sidewalk are very congested with walkers and bike riders especially after school leaving themiddle school.


1279294 Our kids have to cross an intersection near I-90 that is very dangerous and would be ok if there wasa crossing guard there


1279295 My son prefers to ride his bike, but when the weather is bad I drop him off in the morning on my wayto work and he has to walk home.


1279296 I work at Kensington, so he rides to work with me, where he meets up with friends in thatneighborhood. I am more comfortable with him walking with friends. If he walked from our home, hewould have to get himself off in the morning without parent supervision and walk alone. While I do not

feel this would be an unsafe situation, I prefer the opportunity for him to be with friends and to beassured that he is on his way. While we do carpool when the weather is overly rainy/cold or when

before/after-school commitments warrant, we prefer that he walks as often as possible.


1279299 If my child had to cross Northview at Detroit, I would not allow him to walk. Ever. The traffic there inthe morning is terrible. Why isn't there a traffic light? All those kids who cross on their way to and

from the high school are in danger every single time.


1279306 My child rides her bike to school when the weather and her schedule permits. One of my biggestconcerns is crossing Wagar Road. Motorists don't seem to notice pedestrians waiting to cross in the

crosswalks. Also, the speed of motorists on Wagar is generally over the speed limit.


1279311 We allow our 6th grader and 8th grader to ride to school on their bikes occasionally with caveat thatthey ride with someone else, that one or both riders have a cell phone and finally that a parent isavailable by phone during the ride in case of any issues. Also weather forecast plays a factor. Inaddition, we have ridden the route with our kids and constantly review traffic rules and guidelines

about safety and awareness of vehicles.


1279328 The intersection at East Shoreland and Wooster has a HUGE blind spot for drivers turning southonto Wooster from east Shoreland. We need help here! We also need more crossing guards near the

school grounds when traffic is out of control before and after school.

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1279338 crossing guards have guided my decisions in allowing my child to walk/ride to/from school. I witness 2behaviors I don't care for: 1) Drivers either too fast or preoccupied w/ phones, and 2) risky student in

both walkers not crossing on same side as crossguards or student bicyclists taking risks crossingtraffic. The crossguard added last May at Lakeview & Hilliard Blvd has reduced this risky behavior.


1279342 my child walks through a large parking lot (River Square) to get to/from school. It is going to get muchbusier as a new grocery store will open in the spring. I think that is one of the most dangerous places

he walks/rides. the kids usually just cut across it so it is harder for cars to see them or for them toexpect them to be walking through. Kids are not looking where they are going bc they are often

distracted by smartphones....as are drivers. If there were some designated route for kids to walk andcars/drivers were aware of it it would make this parking lot much safer.


1279358 No bus service since we are less than two miles away from school. (We are 1.8). No sidewalks onone side of highway. Too dark in the mornings to let my child ride/walk alone. I have to have

someone come to my house every morning to get my child to school. And my child has to walk tosomeone else's house after school because of these issues


1279464 When the weather in nice she walks home but I drive her in the morning.


1279468 I would really appreciate if schools consider kids who are late for school as excused tardy.Sometimes it's very risky driving kids to school in severe weather with no delay


1279502 My kids have almost been hit by cars on their way to school crossing over the Westway, I-90overpass (this has happened several times). The cars do not yield for pedestrians or for bikes. The

light turns green for the cars to go at the same time it tells the walkers to cross and the motorists willhonk and get angry at the crossing pedestrians. I have seen kids walking on the west side of the

Westway overpass where there is only a very small sidewalk, then they walk in the street. They mustnot know about the short cut or they want to avoid the short cut going through the secluded

apartment parking lot. There is not a safe way for kids to get to the City Hall Park, Recreation Centeror the outdoor pool from our neighborhood (unless you know about the short cut and walk throughthat secluded apartment complex parking lot.) The one crossing guard in front of the High School

(where a girl from my area was hit on her bike in September) can only be in one spot and crossesthe kids from the South East corner. The girl who was hit was crossing from the North West corner

so that guard can not cross her.


1279516 Because we have many snowy days we have experienced crosswalks being plowed in with snow upto your thighs. Our school system does not feel the need to shovel the sidewalks around the

perimeter of the school. I have watched 12-15yr. old kids walking in the streets to avoid large piles ofsnow blocking pedestrian sidewalks and crosswalks. Some of the wonderful crossing guards bring

shovels from there homes to try and dig out the corners of the streets to make them passable for thestudents. These men and women need a huge thank-you from our school system, I have seen many

of them go above and beyond for our kids. Our schools should already be teaching our kids thedangers of distracted driving, also should the parents be doing this! Also we should be teaching thekids about being a distracted pedestrian!!! I see kids crossing the streets with phones in there hands

calling or texting when they should be watching for cars! The common sense that I was taughtgrowing up, people do not teach this any more. Children learn much by example, what kind of

example is our school system showing when we need a grant in order to do the things we shouldalready be doing? Sincerely, Mrs. Mary Pepp


1279532 mmain concerns are safety of neighborhood and street crossing.


1279577 Another problem is sidewalks that are not cleared of snow. Too many times I have seen peoplewalking in the streets because (both residential and business) sidewalks have not been cleared.


1279611 My child has wanted to ride his bike to school since 6th grade, Safety was an issue (busy roads andno crossing guard).


1279639 My biggest concern is traffic speed and volume.


1279717 the crossing guard situation MUST change within the district. We must increase staff and increasethe level of respect shown to them as employees. Employ them through the district, not the City/Police.


1279718 Crossing guards are the most pivotal issue for me. Drivers, especially those traveling on Hilliard, arenot always watchful of students.

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1279730 the crossing guard situation MUST change within the district. We must increase staff and increasethe level of respect shown to them as employees. Employ them through the district, not the

City/Police. additionally, each bus should be staffed by two individuals (driver and assistant) and theassistant should be responsible for making sure children get off the bus at the appropriate stop.


1279774 In good weather, he rides a bike to school. Due to the distance that we live from school, he is drivento/from school during inclimate weather. Unfortunately, he has to cross one major road without a

crossing guard. Every attempt is made to have him cross where guards are present.


1279806 Would like to see consistency in having a crossing guard at all posts. I would also like to seereminders to drivers/ distracted drivers of school children walking/ biking. Maybe a flashing sign

before/ after school.


1279875 Very few homeowners shovel their sidewalks making it difficult to walk to / from school.


1279878 I have been concerned about the Detroit/Westway / I-90 ramp intersection as the biggest safetyconcern on my son's bike route. I wish there was a safer way.


1279903 The question "most of the time" does not apply! You need to break this up into weather categories.Especially for winter areas like Cleveland. If the weather is warmer than 60, most of the time sherides a bike. If it is between 35 - 60, some of the time, and if it's rain, snow or colder than 35, car.


1279904 My child has to cross 2 main roads when biking to school. I would continue to only allow her to rideher bike only when the weather is good and it is light enough outside.


1279969 Rocky River middle school participates in a popular bike to school program every spring that the kidslove. I would like to see my son ride his bike more often.


1279997 We have very busy roads in Rocky River. We need more crossing guards to assure the safety of ourchildren so that we as parents can feel comfortable to allow our children the privilege to be healthy

and have fun riding to school. The school buses are not fun in the warm weather, biking and walkingis fun and healthy. At this time I will not allow my child to bike to school as there are no guards on

Center Ridge Road.


1279999 he is far away from school to walk or bike. The cold weather make it inconvenience also.


1280011 Rocky River used to have crossing guards at the major intersections. But then they made budgetcuts, and they don't have crossing guards at some of the dangerous intersections. A child was hit by

a car this year. Also, Rocky River used to use a Bob Cat to clear the sidewalks on major streets.They haven't cleared the sidewalks the last two years, and it's been very dangerous to walk to school

when it snows.


1280077 We live about as far to the edge of River you can get, except for Goldwood, all other K-8 schools areover 2 miles and too dangerous for my kids to walk and/or bike. When Goldwood was K-6 years ago,

we all walked or biked to school from my neighborhood except in winter. No longer possible withschool consolidation.


1280118 There is no bussing for my child to his school. I cannot drive him each day, so the decision of hiwalking or biking is not really mine. He prefers to bike, but is not allowed when there is snow on theground. The route is busy and includes a bridge over the highway. In the winter, the bridge path can

be covered in deep snow, which is concerning on multiple levels.


1280121 There are some busy intersections and railroad tracks to cross on the way to school and only a fewhave crossing guards. Would feel more comfortable if there were more guards present


1280123 Having my children bike to school is not an option I would allow at this time. Riding down Detroit Rdwith high volumes of traffic , no crossing guards , no sidewalks. Would have to cross I 90 traffic twicewhere there are no signs for "no turn on red". People don't watch for the kids and are in a hurry toget on 90. Cross walking signs don't prevent people from turning, because they turn on red. Detroitrd. is so busy and can't take Westway to Lakeview for school because there are no side walks. One

child from our area already was hit by car on bike. I don't feel safe or comfortable allowing my kids tobike to school with these obstacles.


1280173 My children walk or ride bikes depending on weather.


1280207 Kids in our neighborhood must cross busy highway on- and off-ramps to walk or bike to school.Drivers do not pay enough attention. At minimum, these intersections NEED "no turn on red" during

certain hours. It would upset drivers, but kids' safety takes precedence.

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1280209 My children would like to walk or bike, but I am too nervous about traffic and lack of crossing guards.The sidewalks along the way are not very safe either. I appreciate you looking in to this.


1280216 My 7th grader does ride her bike when weather/time allow. She has friends to ride with, although I doworry about drivers who aren't paying attention, are speeding and who don't obey the traffic laws.


1280284 Center Ridge Road is too busy for a 7 year old to navigate.


1280294 My child walks to/ from school every day unless she needs to go in early or stay late. Do not wanther walking alone ( without friends) or without crossing guards.


1280330 The school is starting an incentive for students to ride their bikes to school this spring. Living morethan 2 miles from school and crossing several busy streets, my 11 year old will not be able to

participate. While encouraging bike riding for those who can is probably a good idea, it is also unfairto reward just those students who live close enough to do so.


1280388 I feel that there needs to be crossing guards in busy intersections and I also think that there shouldbe a police patrolling traffic at the school at drop off and pick up.


1280411 My children do not have a choice whether to walk or bike to school because if we live less than 2miles from school they do not have bus transportation. What is worse is there isn't a crossing guardat the busiest and most dangerous intersection during morning rush hour & it's dark out. During the

cold weather in winter when it's less than 20 degrees out they would get frost bite and the sidewalkson all the travel roads & street are not cleared so they would have to walk through deep snow or in

the street so I'd have to be late & drive them to school!!!!!


1280433 My child rides her bike or walks with friends when weather permits, otherwise she is in a carpool. Carcongestion in the winter months during pickup and drop off is very high and causes inconveniences,

but it is too cold or icy to bike or walk.


1280434 It would be nice to have a crossing guard, or at least a marked crosswalk at our intersection, buttraffic is fairly light and he is walking with 3 other children on our street, so they are safe.


1280444 snow covered sidewalks is the biggest problem with biking/walking to school in winter


1280528 My son rides bike or walks when weather permits, we only drive in winter or when too cold/rainy.


1280532 The intersection we live at is very busy particularly at school release time. Our kids have had multipleincidents in which they have had to jump back in the side walk from on coming cars. This has

happened while they are getting off of the school bus and when adults are with them too.


1280607 Please put a traffic light at Northview and Detroit. I have seen too many near-accidents between kidsand drivers to count.


1282779 Traffic is biggest issue. Drivers speed well pass posted limits and daily they ignore the flashing lightsin schools zones. My street is mini race track. No police.


1282790 This survey is too black and white. My child bikes to and from school in the fall and spring. In thewinter she gets a ride to school, but usually walks home. She gets a ride in the am because shedoes not have anyone to walk with, and is not comfortable walking alone. She has friends to walk

home with.


1282795 My son rides his bike daily except when the temperature is below 35 or the weather is problematic. Idrive him in bad weather.


1282798 I allow my child to walk/bike to/from school only when in groups with other children - never alone. Ialso allow him to walk/ride because there are crossing guards and sidewalks along the route,

particularly the crossing guard at Hilliard and Lakeview. However, there is a section on Lakeview bythe I-90 overpass that I do not feel is very safe and would love to see some improvements.


1282802 My daughter only bikes to school when she has a friend to bike with.


1282812 The only thing I worry about with my 7th grader is someone kidnapping him. There are crazy peoplethat do not even try to lure children with candy any more - they just grab them and they are gone. Iwill not let him walk/ride unless he is in a group and we only live a few minutes from the school. Its

just a crazy world.

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1282813 The only thing I worry about with my 7th grader is someone kidnapping him. There are crazy peoplethat do not even try to lure children with candy any more - they just grab them and they are gone. Iwill not let him walk/ride unless he is in a group and we only live a few minutes from the school. Its

just a crazy world.


1282818 Crossing guards are important at busy intersections for my child particularly at Hilliard and Lakeview.Also have concerns of how many people run red lights in Rocky River. Children cannot assume carswill stop even if the "Walk" sign is lit up. They have to double and triple check to make sure all cars

are completely stopped in all directions before crossing.


1282825 The factors that stop my children from biking or walking to or from school are the weather. If it isinclement then we have a carpool to drive otherwise they will walk or bike. I do feel there needs to bemore crossing guards, especially at wagar and beaconsfield. I also feel the pick up after school from

the middle school is an accident waiting to happen. too many cars and way too congested. Evenhaving a crossing guard behind the school on Hampton may help. Cars speed through there and

cars are parked on the street and children easily become invisible.


1282833 There is a lot of traffic, the bus works just fine, and usually the weather is a problem anyway. It'salways the bus. We don't even like when the bike to school program is encouraged. It's not safe at

all, it's just that now the kids wants to ride and it's putting her in danger more than taking the bus. It'sa horrible idea for encouraging that.


1282834 There are sexual predators registered and living in apartments near the path where my child wouldwalk to school which is why she does not walk or ride her bike. Would love it if I could feel safe

letting her walk.


1282835 Some of the intersections on the route are too dangerous


1282838 What does it matter how much education I've had? Does it make my responses any less valid? No.16 is a bad, biased question, irrelevant.


1282839 Would like to see speed limits on Lake and Wagar lowered to 25mph in Beachcliff 1 and 2. Streetsare highly residential with many pedestrians, and a serious accident with a student and a vehicle

occurred on Wagar this year.


1282845 weather/climate is the biggest factor in our daily decision to drive or walk/bike to RRMS


1282850 Need crossing guards, money is the issue which is wrong considering where they do spend money


1282866 My daughter bikes for the first and last couple months of school. I indicated she is driven in a carpoolbecause she is driven slightly more than bikes because of winter and transitional weather.


1282870 crossing guards and all major intersections are very important


1282880 The intersection closest to my house is not the route my child would take to go to school. He wouldneed to cross two high volume four lane roads (one near a freeway entrance) to get to school. Thelack of crossing guards and high traffic are biggest barriers to us allowing him to walk or ride to school.


1282902 I constantly see drivers not stop at crosswalks along Hampton for children crossing the street when itis clearly marked to stop.


1282924 I think my biggest concern is traffic around the school at 8:00am and 3:18pm. Its very congested andoften times drivers are in a hurry. Once my child is away from school property and the congestion,

the route is clear and safe. I am grateful the city has maintained a crossing guard at theWooster/East Shoreland intersection. That particualr intersection is a concern for me at non-school

hours. Our nieghborhood has petitioned the city to re-examine how to make it more safe for ourfamilies. No action yet.


1282983 There are not enough crossing guards in our city because the police department refuses to pay thema rate as high as neighboring communities pay. Only last year a student was hit by a car at a

five-lane, 35mph intersection that was unmanned by a crossing guard. I and other parents havediscussed our concern with the lack of crossing guards at length with our police chief. I have

witnessed several near-accidents between students and cars and had my own 10- year-old daughtercross herself across that five-lane, 35mph road while the current crossing guard sat in his lawn chair!This situation is absolutely unacceptable, and so I drive my 7th grader to school and home every day

even though it is very inconvenient for me.

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1282988 Have always been concerned about crossing Hilliard by Lakeview because of proximity to I90entrance ramp. My son is in more after school activities in Middleschool, and typical walk home is notduring after school hours. For safety, and lack of crossing guards, would pick him up in the majority

of cases.


1282993 Feel concern for a little K-5 boy who waits for the bus alone on Hillard near the path to the baseballdiamond maybe he could be picked up at the end of his driveway. Wish the plans for school busstops considered if the kids would stand in snow or climb over banks of snow when boarding or

exiting the bus. Also to be considered is stops on sharp curves/blind spots vs. on a straightaway.Consider making our community a park to talk/text zone.


1283026 He's too young to bike or walk to school


1283050 Something must be done at the Middle School regarding pickup after school. In winter it is verydifficult to navigate the parking lot. The administrators do the best they can, but the sheer volume of

cars is overwhelming. There should be an incentive for people to carpool, maybe a carpool "express"lane. This might incentivize parents to call each other and set up more carpools which would lead to

less congestion. On a side note, this survey is a bit confusing to complete. Also, the answers willvary a LOT due to weather. In good weather, my kids walk or bike to school, but not in winter.


1283246 1. My son crosses 2 fairly dangerous intersections. The one closest to our home at LakeviewAve/Hilliard Blvd has a crossing guard full-time now since 2 children were hit by cars this past year

(there have been crossing guards on and off over the years). The next one is Lakeview Ave/Westwaywhere driver's are allowed to turn right after stopping on red. Westway is a very wide street to crossand drivers often turn before the kids cross completely because they become impatient waiting. 2.

The speed limit is 35mph on Hilliard and in my opinion should be lowered to 25 in this area. It is saferfor my child to jaywalk between cars on Hampton (between Center Ridge Rd & Hilliard) than it is to

cross at the crosswalk at Hampton Rd/Hilliard Blvd due to the drivers that speed and/or turn left ontoHampton off of Hilliard. 3. On days that I drive my son to school, traffic congestion is horrendous onLakeview at the entrance to RRMS. Kids are being crossed individually many times, rather than insmall groups. But I would rather have the crossing guard there than not having one at all. Once we

get into the dropoff lanes, it can get a bit dangerous letting him out depending on which lane we arein. 4. I have used the library parking lot in the mornings to drop off my son. It is faster and safer for

him, but the library has built a gate to stop that practice. I pick him up using the sidewalk between thetennis courts and library rather than going through the library.

St.Christopher's

School

1279196 My son loves to bike to school. Only times that he doesn't is if the weather is not conducive (rain andsnow). My only concern is that he has to cross a busy intersection in a highly conjested area on his

way to and from school.

St.Christopher's

School

1279635 I love the idea of biking/walking, and I love seeing so many kids walking/biking when the weather'snice. We simply live too far away from school to do so.

St.Christopher's

School

1280006 My only reason for not allowing him to ride his bike to school at an earlier age was my concern aboutstrangers possibly offering him a ride. Now that he is older, I think he comprehends that accepting a

ride from a stranger would be a bad decision.

St.Christopher's

School

1280016 One of the reasons we live in Rocky River, is all the city has to offer; however in the past few years itappears as though their has been more accidents involving students walking/biking to school. It is

unfortunate that their has been a decrease in crossing guards. I feel an increase in paintedcrosswalks and newly painted lines (on the road) may make drivers more aware of students walkingto school. I also have noticed an increase in drivers who drive above the speed limit in school zonesand many drivers who cut down/through side streets also increase their speed to beat and/or drivearound school buses. In most cases the drivers appear to be new drivers or high school students.

Their should definitely be increased education to new drivers to follow traffic rules and know the lawsin school zones and when following a school bus.

St.Christopher's

School

1280126 We used to have a crossing guard at Erie and Morewood - If he/she was still there we wouldencourage walking/riding much more. In addition there used to be a crossing guard into the St.Christopher parking lot, we should also have a guard there. As the Erie/Morewood is in front of

Beach School (you know where the Board of Education is based) the Superintendent should be ableto look out of his office window to notice that parents often have to help kids walking to Kensington

or St. Christopher as people speed through the intersection.

St.Christopher's

School

1280189 We really need a crossing guard on the corner of Morewood and Erie!

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St.Christopher's

School

1280190 We really need a crossing guard on the corner of Morewood and Erie!

St.Christopher's

School

1280338 I work. I have to be at work by 8. Easiest to drive him to school. He does not want to go to beforecare. Would be great if St. Chris would allow 6-8 in their class by 7:45. It is a crunch everyday.

St.Christopher's

School

1280468 Need to have more crossing guards!

St.Christopher's

School

1280478 When the weather is nice my child and I have walked to school and enjoyed it. The main reason Iwould not allow him to walk to school alone is mostly due to the fear of violence/crime. Secondly, the

major intersection of Hilliard and Westway and the entrance to 90 is too busy of an intersection.

St.Christopher's

School

1280521 I think it's very important to put crossing guards on busy intersections . Currently, there's no crossingguard at the Hilliard and I-90 ramp intersection. There are many kids who live on Gasser who takethis intersection to get to Middle School, High School or St. Chris yet nobody is there to help them

cross it. The light changes from green to red way to quickly for a child to safely cross the intersection.Also, in the wintertime sidewalks are not cleared so it's simply impossible to walk especially if one

had a stroller to push at the same time. My child is very used to walking and we do it when theweather allows it meaning when it's not too hot or too cold.

St.Christopher's

School

1280561 The presence of crossing guards was an important factor is allowing my kids to walk to school.

St.Christopher's

School

1280569 As long as we live where we currently do I would never have my children walk to school. Way to far!

St.Christopher's

School

1280598 We live in a neighborhood that is south of Center Ridge. There are no crossing guards anywherenear us/our route. To cross Center Ridge (a 5 lane thoroughfare) without a crossing guard is not an

option.

St.Christopher's

School

1282769 We do not live close to the school, therefore my child must be driven. We live in another city

St.Christopher's

School

1282796 The traffic on Wagar is too fast and busy with distracted drivers often seen texting for me to allow mychildren to cross this street without a crossing guard. Cars accidentally miss the stop sign at the

intersection of Erie and Elmwood and other drivers knowingly roll through the intersection. I rarelysee cars stop for pedestrians in the crosswalks on Wagar and Detroit even though it is a state law todo so. St. Chris does not overtly discourage walkers and bikers, but they do nothing to encourage

the practice of walking and biking to school. It is also dangerous for bikers and walkers entering andleaving St. Chris with only student crossing guards.

St.Christopher's

School

1282809 We live in the east end of Lakewood so there is no way I would let my daughter bike to St.Christopher's alone. I have thought about it but we'd have to leave really early to do so. If we lived

closer then I'd consider it when she was older.

St.Christopher's

School

1282814 I would love for my kids to walk... But I am concerned about people texting while they turn right onred and that they will not see my kid.

St.Christopher's

School

1282815 I would love for my kids to walk... But I am concerned about people texting while they turn right onred and that they will not see my kid.

St.Christopher's

School

1282824 My kids are both pretty young still to walk to school by themselves (K & 1st). I will absolutelyencourage them to do so when they are mature enough. I'm just not sure when that will be.

St.Christopher's

School

1282939 We live 1/2 block away from my daughter's school, so I am not sure how helpful it was fore to answer.Next year she will attend school outside of Rocky River, so I will drive her.

St.Christopher's

School

1282981 My child will often walk home from school on certain days and she also really enjoys riding her bike!!

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St.Christopher's

School

1283013 Not applicable to me since I live out of the city but I really hope Rocky River becomes more walkingfriendly.

St.Christopher's

School

1283102 We live in Lakewood, so I don't know if you would like to include our data in this study, since we arenot Rocky River residents. But if our data does count, I'm happy to help!

St.Christopher's

School

1283256 The intersection of Erie and morewood parkway is dangerous and the removed the crossing guard.Hundreds of children cross there and I have Nearly witnessed Many accidents. I won't allow my son

to walk with his babysitters kids. It's just too dangerous.

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Appendix D

Public Meeting Materials Public Input Process: Meeting with Rocky River City Crossing Guards Date: Tuesday, January 25, 2015 Target Audience: Rocky River City Crossing Guards Key Input Received: Rocky River City Crossing Guards Meeting with Chief Stillman • Lakeview and Detroit -‐ traffic light pole blocks view for pedestrians. Need sign -‐

pedestrian/school crossing. • School buses turning onto Lakeview block the view of pedestrians. • City roads need pedestrian crossing signs and roads need painted. No turn on red and

no turn on red during designated hours needs new reflective signs (mentioned at Wagar and Detroit intersection)

• Smith Court -‐ needs a crossing guard; need signs and road markings for pedestrian crossing.

• Traffic speeds through 20 MPH flashing lights. Traffic includes texting, eating, talking on cell phones, etc.

• Erie and Detroit -‐ 20 MPH lights needs relocated -‐ before the crosswalk and traffic light at Erie and moved to include St. Christopher.

• Students need training on walking and bike safety to include how to read the traffic signs. Crossing guards need introduced to the students.

• Morewood Pkwy. and Beaconsfield need signage and road markings for pedestrian crossing.

• Erie and Morewood Pkwy. -‐ Intersection needs improved signage and road markings for pedestrian crossing.

• Lakeview and Hilliard -‐ turning light needs to be longer. • Railroad crossing need slip resistant sidewalks, signage, road markings, and crossing

gates on the sidewalks. • Asked Megan Rose and Todd Murphy -‐ via video announcements to introduce the

crossing guards to the students. And to ask the DARE officer via video announcements to review walking and biking rules (walk bike across intersections) and rules for traffic signs.

Appendix E Walking Audit Results

Middle School Response from Kathleen Haley (AM -‐ Lakeview/Lakeview Ct.) Observe motorist behavior: Speed bumps Lights/signs Observe pedestrian behavior: Are they crossing at marked crosswalks? Hard to see Are they able to walk on sidewalk? Not cleared/snow Observe crossing guard behavior: Need more guards Need flashing lights Response from Kathleen Haley (PM -‐ Lakeview/Lakeview Ct.) Observe motorist behavior: Need more traffic signs/lights Observe pedestrian behavior: Are they obeying crossing guards? Yes Are they crossing streets safely? Yes, with crossing guards Are they able to walk on sidewalk? Too much snow! Observe crossing guard behavior: Do they have safety equipment? Yes Are they helping students cross safely? Yes Notes:

● Sidewalks are horrible with snow ● Need more guards

Response from Don Bierut (AM -‐ front of RRMS/library) Notes:

● Sidewalk not shoveled eat of drive ● Many rolling stops ● Conflict with left turns leaving library lot ● Eastbound drop off at driveway blocking traffic

Response from Jon Fancher (AM -‐ Corner of Lakeview & Riverwood) Notes:

● School sidewalk along Lakeview was not plowed/shoveled (but neither were any of the residential sidewalks).

● Few pedestrian students looked before stepping onto crosswalk. ● Probably less than 10% of traffic observed the school speed zone (including some RRCSD

buses). ● Lakeview northbound backed up from RRMS driveway to Riverwood and beyond from

7:50-‐8:05 AM. Response from Jon Fancher (PM -‐ Corner of Lakeview & Riverwood) Observe pedestrian behavior: Are they crossing at crosswalks? No. One was accompanied by her parent. Notes:

● Some vehicular traffic slowed for the 20 MPH school zone because they saw me standing there with a pencil and red clipboard...some.

● A few residents had shoveled/plowed sidewalks; the sidewalks along school property (Lakeview & Riverwood) were not cleared.

● Northbound traffic on Lakeview backed up ½ block south of MS drive @ 3:22 PM. ● Vehicles entering Lakeview from Eldora, Riverview or Lakeview Court would have no

way of knowing that a school zone speed limit was in effect. ● A resident told me that speeding (50 MPH?) is prevalent on Lakeview.

Response from Megan Rose (PM -‐ front St. Chris intersection) Observe motorist behavior: Do they yield to pedestrians? No Are they obeying speed limits? No Are they parked legally? Cars stopped on Lakeview in crosswalk with guard there. RRMS bus pulls out, blocks road as traffic is stopped. Observe pedestrian behavior: Are they crossing at marked crosswalks? Yes Are they obeying crossing guards? Yes Are they crossing streets safely? Yes Are they facing traffic when walking along road? No Are they able to walk on sidewalk? Yes Observe crossing guard behavior: Do they have safety equipment? Yes, vest & sign. Are they in needed locations? At intersection

Are they helping students cross safely? Yes Observe bicyclist behavior: n/a -‐ no one is biking Notes:

● Parking lot is lined up two rows in aisle of lot both going in same direction ● 5 students crossed at St. Chris/by the crossing guard ● 3:20 PM 12 cars deep on traffic at stop sign ● 3:27 PM traffic flowing better on road ● 3:32 PM still traffic ● 3:35 PM no traffic at all ● 8 cars on street at exit from RRMS before/during dismissal -‐ slows traffic and blocks

visual view for those pulling out of RRMS

Walk Audit Prompt List – STREETS

Presence, Design, and Placement Are sidewalks provided along the street? YES Are pedestrian facilities adequate in the area surrounding the school (e.g., do sidewalk widths accommodate peak periods of pedestrian traffic)? YES Are sidewalk/street boundaries discernible to people with visual impairments? NO Is there adequate pavement width for bicyclists to safely travel along a roadway? NO Is there adequate separation distance between vehicular traffic and pedestrians and bicyclists? N/A Is bicycle parking provided at the school? YES Quality, Conditions, and Obstructions Will snow storage disrupt pedestrian access or visibility? NO Is the path clear from both temporary and permanent obstructions? YES Is the walking surface too steep? NO Is the walking surface adequate and well maintained? YES Are drop-‐off/pick up lanes separated from bus lanes to minimize confusion and conflicts? YES Continuity and Connectivity For children that take the bus, do sidewalks provide direct access from the bus loading area for the school, without crossing parking lots or traffic lanes? YES Is the bicycle route continuous? YES Driveways Does the number of driveways make the route undesirable for pedestrian travel? NO Traffic Characteristics Are there any conflicts between bicycles and pedestrians on sidewalks? Not observed today

Signs and Pavement Markings Are pavement markings and signs provided for bicyclists? One on the property Response from Megan Rose (AM -‐ front of school) Observe motorist behavior: Do they yield to pedestrians? No Are they obeying speed limits? No Do they follow pick up and drop off procedures? No Are they parked legally? No one parked Observe pedestrian behavior: Are they crossing streets safely? N/A Are they facing traffic when walking along road? N/A Are they able to walk on sidewalk? Yes Observe crossing guard behavior: Do they have safety equipment? N/A Notes:

● Only one biker; did not follow rule to get off of bike at end of sidewalk and walk bike on school grounds. Bike did have a light.


Presence, Design, and Placement Are sidewalks provided along the street? YES Quality, Conditions, and Obstructions Will snow storage disrupt pedestrian access or visibility? NO Is the walking surface too steep? NO Is the walking surface adequate and well maintained? YES Continuity and Connectivity Are measures needed to direct pedestrians to safe crossing points and pedestrian access ways? YES For children that take the bus, do sidewalks provide direct access from the bus loading area for the school, without crossing parking lots or traffic lanes? YES Lighting Is the sidewalk adequately lit? YES Signs and Pavement Markings Is the visibility of signs and pavement markings adequate during the day and night? Crosswalk in parking lot not observed.

Response from Mark Seifert (AM -‐ Hampton & Riverview)


Presence, Design, and Placement Are sidewalks provided along the street? YES If no sidewalk is present, is there a walkable shoulder (e.g. wide enough to accommodate cyclists/pedestrians) on the road or other pathway/trail nearby? N/A Are shoulders/sidewalks provided on both sides of bridges? N/A Are pedestrian facilities adequate in the area surrounding the school (e.g., do sidewalk widths accommodate peak periods of pedestrian traffic)? YES Is there adequate separation distance between vehicular traffic and pedestrians? YES Are sidewalk/street boundaries discernible to people with visual impairments? YES Is there adequate pavement width for bicyclists to safely travel along a roadway? NO Is there adequate separation distance between vehicular traffic and pedestrians and bicyclists? NO Is bicycle parking provided at the school? YES Quality, Conditions, and Obstructions Will snow storage disrupt pedestrian access or visibility? ? Is the path clear from both temporary and permanent obstructions? YES Is the walking surface too steep? NO Is the walking surface adequate and well-‐maintained? ? Are there obstructions such as fences, parked vehicles, or vegetation that would prevent a driver from seeing a child at an approaching intersections or driveways? NO Are drop-‐off/pick up lanes separated from bus lanes to minimize confusion and conflicts? N/A Are school gates appropriately located to provide convenient and direct access for pedestrians? N/A Are all drainage grates bicycle safe? ? Continuity and Connectivity Are sidewalks/walkable shoulders continuous and on both sides of the street? YES Are measures needed to direct pedestrians to safe crossing points and pedestrian access ways? YES Do pedestrian facilities provide connectivity to residential areas or transit facilities? YES For children that take the bus, do sidewalks provide direct access from the bus loading area for the school, without crossing parking lots or traffic lanes? YES Lighting Is the sidewalk adequately lit? NO

Does the street lighting improve pedestrian visibility at night? NO Visibility Is the visibility of pedestrians walking along the sidewalk/shoulder adequate? YES Traffic Characteristics Are there conflicts between bicycles and pedestrians on sidewalks? YES Signs and Pavement Markings Is the visibility of signs and pavement markings adequate during the day and night? NO Is there a school speed limit zone that is adequately posted? YES Is the school zone marked properly? YES Is pedestrian signing near schools adequate and effective? YES Are pavement markings and signs provided for bicyclists? YES

Walk Audit Prompt List – STREET CROSSINGS Presence, Design, and Placement Do wide curb radii lengthen pedestrian crossing distances and encourage high-‐speed right turns? NO Do channelized right turn lanes minimize conflicts with pedestrians? N/A Does a skewed intersection direct drivers’ focus away from crossing pedestrians? NO Are pedestrian crossings located in areas where sight distance may be a problem such as obstructions from fences, parked vehicles, or vegetation? NO Do raised medians provide a safe waiting area (refuge) for pedestrians and bicyclists? NO Are supervised crossings adequately staffed by qualified crossing guards? YES Do at-‐grade railroad crossings accommodate pedestrians safely? N/A Are crosswalks sited along pedestrian desire lines? NO Quality, Conditions, and Obstructions Is the crossing pavement adequate and well maintained? YES Is the crossing pavement flush with the roadway surface? YES Visibility Can pedestrians see approaching vehicles at all legs of the intersection/crossing and vice versa? YES Is the distance from the stop (or yield) line to a crosswalk sufficient for drivers to see pedestrians? YES Do other conditions exist where stopped vehicles may obstruct visibility of pedestrians? NO Are all intersection traffic control devices (stop signs or signals) visible to approaching motorists to adequately react? N/A Access Management Are driveways placed close to crossings? YES

Traffic Characteristics Do turning vehicles pose a hazard to pedestrians? NO Are there sufficient gaps in the traffic to allow pedestrians to cross the road? YES Do traffic operations (especially during peak periods) create a safety concern for pedestrians? YES Signs and Pavement Markings Is paint on stop bars and crosswalks worn, or are signs worn, missing, or damaged? ? Are crossing points for pedestrians and bicyclists properly signed and/or marked? ? Signals Are pedestrian signal heads provided and adequate? N/A Are traffic and pedestrian signals timed so that wait times and crossing times are reasonable? N/A Is there a problem because of an inconsistency in pedestrian actuation (or detection) types? N/A Are all pedestrian signals and push buttons functioning correctly and safely? N/A Are ADA accessible push buttons provided and properly located? Yes Response from Mark Seifert (PM -‐ Hampton & Riverview) Notes:

● Crosswalk at Hampton & Telbir not clearly indicated from my direction ● Parents parking/stopping at intersection to pick up students ● Parents using library to drop off/pick up students ● People are parking on Riverview in front of school


Presence, Design, and Placement Are sidewalks provided along the street? YES If no sidewalk is present, is there a walkable shoulder (e.g. wide enough to accommodate cyclists/pedestrians) on the road or other pathway/trail nearby? N/A Are shoulders/sidewalks provided on both sides of bridges? YES Are pedestrian facilities adequate in the area surrounding the school (e.g., do sidewalk widths accommodate peak periods of pedestrian traffic)? YES Is there adequate separation distance between vehicular traffic and pedestrians? YES Are sidewalk/street boundaries discernible to people with visual impairments? YES Are ramps provided as an alternative to stairs? YES Is there adequate pavement width for bicyclists to safely travel along a roadway? NO

Is there adequate separation distance between vehicular traffic and pedestrians and bicyclists? NO Is bicycle parking provided at the school? YES Quality, Conditions, and Obstructions Will snow storage disrupt pedestrian access or visibility? YES Is the path clear from both temporary and permanent obstructions? YES Is the walking surface too steep? NO Is the walking surface adequate and well-‐maintained? YES Are there obstructions such as fences, parked vehicles, or vegetation that would prevent a driver from seeing a child at an approaching intersections or driveways? YES Are drop-‐off/pick up lanes separated from bus lanes to minimize confusion and conflicts? N/A Are school gates appropriately located to provide convenient and direct access for pedestrians? YES Are all drainage grates bicycle safe? ? Continuity and Connectivity Are sidewalks/walkable shoulders continuous and on both sides of the street? YES (need signs) Are measures needed to direct pedestrians to safe crossing points and pedestrian access ways? YES Do pedestrian facilities provide connectivity to residential areas or transit facilities? YES For children that take the bus, do sidewalks provide direct access from the bus loading area for the school, without crossing parking lots or traffic lanes? N/A Is the bicycle route continuous? ? Visibility Is the visibility of pedestrians walking along the sidewalk/shoulder adequate? YES Driveways Are the conditions at driveways intersecting sidewalks endangering pedestrians? YES (library is busy) Does the number of driveways make the route undesirable for pedestrian travel? YES Signs and Pavement Markings Is the visibility of signs and pavement markings adequate during the day and night? NO Is there a school speed limit zone that is adequately posted? YES Is the school zone marked properly? NO Is pedestrian signing near schools adequate and effective? NO Are pavement markings and signs provided for bicyclists? NO

Walk Audit Prompt List – STREET CROSSINGS Presence, Design, and Placement Do wide curb radii lengthen pedestrian crossing distances and encourage high-‐speed right turns? NO Do channelized right turn lanes minimize conflicts with pedestrians? N/A Does a skewed intersection direct drivers’ focus away from crossing pedestrians? N/A Are pedestrian crossings located in areas where sight distance may be a problem such as obstructions from fences, parked vehicles, or vegetation? YES (stopped vehicles on Hampton) Do raised medians provide a safe waiting area (refuge) for pedestrians and bicyclists? N/A Are supervised crossings adequately staffed by qualified crossing guards? YES Are marked crosswalks wide enough and visible for drivers? YES Do at-‐grade railroad crossings accommodate pedestrians safely? N/A Are crosswalks sited along pedestrian desire lines? YES and NO Are corners and curb ramps appropriately planned and designed at each approach to the crossing? YES Quality, Conditions, and Obstructions Is the crossing pavement adequate and well maintained? YES Visibility Can pedestrians see approaching vehicles at all legs of the intersection/crossing and vice versa? YES Is the distance from the stop (or yield) line to a crosswalk sufficient for drivers to see pedestrians? YES Do other conditions exist where stopped vehicles may obstruct visibility of pedestrians? YES Are all intersection traffic control devices (stop signs or signals) visible to approaching motorists to adequately react? N/A Access Management Are driveways placed close to crossings? NO Traffic Characteristics Do turning vehicles pose a hazard to pedestrians? NO Are there sufficient gaps in the traffic to allow pedestrians to cross the road? YES Do traffic operations (especially during peak periods) create a safety concern for pedestrians? YES Signs and Pavement Markings Is paint on stop bars and crosswalks worn, or are signs worn, missing, or damaged? NO Are crossing points for pedestrians and bicyclists properly signed and/or marked? NO Signals Are pedestrian signal heads provided and adequate? N/A

Are traffic and pedestrian signals timed so that wait times and crossing times are reasonable? N/A Is there a problem because of an inconsistency in pedestrian actuation (or detection) types? N/A Are all pedestrian signals and push buttons functioning correctly and safely? N/A Are ADA accessible push buttons provided and properly located? N/A Response from Mike Sislowski (PM -‐ 4-‐way stop by tennis courts) Observe motorist behavior: Do they yield to pedestrians? Yes Are they obeying speed limits? No Do they follow pick up and drop off procedures? N/A Are they parked legally? N/A Observe pedestrian behavior: Are they crossing at marked crosswalks? Yes Observe crossing guard behavior: Do they have safety equipment? N/A Notes:

● Low key after school ● Some issues: Speeding; no cross guard

Response from Mike Sislowski (AM -‐ 4-‐way stop by tennis courts) Observe motorist behavior: Do they yield to pedestrians? 7 out of 10 Are they obeying speed limits? No Do they follow pick up and drop off procedures? N/A Are they parked legally? N/A Observe pedestrian behavior: Are they crossing at marked crosswalks? Yes Are they crossing streets safely? Yes Are they able to walk on a sidewalk? Yes Observe crossing guard behavior: Do they have safety equipment? N/A Observe bicyclist behavior: N/A Notes:

● At this point there is no crossing guard. Motorists typically speed and do not yield to pedestrians at an alarming rate.

Response from Debbie McDonald (AM -‐ intersection of Riverview & Lakeview; St. Chris drop-‐off) Observe motorist behavior: Do they yield to pedestrians? Some Are they obeying speed limits? No Observe pedestrian behavior: Are they crossing at marked crosswalks? NO Observe crossing guard behavior: Are they helping students cross safely? YES Notes:

● Speed is an issue ● Too much going on at this intersection. ● Some cars going the speed limit, others in a big hurry and not watching ● Some cars going south on Lakeview used oncoming traffic lanes and turning lanes. ● Crossing guard was great and kept good control ● Crosswalk is not well marked. should be painted. Flashing light would also bring

attention to the area. ● Why do buses drop St. Chris kids off in this area? Could they use parking lot? Parents

dropping kids off on west side of Lakeview at St. Chris causes confusion on this corner.

Kensington Response from Todd Murphy I think the traffic flow and student movement are going well considering the numbers of cars we have. Here’s what I have: Positive: 1. Rock wall is a great safety feature, which prevents students from crossing Lake Road. 2. The bus loop creates a safe zone for student drop-‐off. Areas of Improvement: 1. We would benefit from a second parent drop-‐off and pickup loop (possibly the playground), although Falmouth Street is too narrow in my opinion to work smoothly. 2. The shrubs and on the southeast corner of Lake and Kensington block pedestrian visibility. 3. Shrubs and other landscape plants near the sidewalk at Lake Road Market limits pedestrian visibility for cars pulling out of the Lake Road Market parking lot.

4. We would benefit from an east/west crosswalk on just north of the triangle on Kensington and Beachcliff (this is an area where students run across the street once away from school. 5. Improved flashers, crosswalk paint, signals, and signage. Response from Megan Dunleavy CONS:

● No crosswalks, sidewalk/driveway markings on school driveway entrances ● Hedges at intersections block view ● Drop-‐off is very congested. Some parents go against rules. (possibly moving parents to

other side of school? Suggested by Chief.) ● Crosswalk possibly needed at the “Y” in street for Kensington Oval/Frazier Dr

PROS: ● Copious bike racks ● 13 crossing guards in City ● Student Patrol ● Bus Loop and “safety wall”

Response from Marykay Costello and Chief Stillman (KIS afternoon)

Walk Audit Prompt List – STREETS Presence, Design, and Placement Are sidewalks provided along the street? YES If no sidewalk is present, is there a walkable shoulder (e.g. wide enough to accommodate cyclists/pedestrians) on the road or other pathway/trail nearby? N/A Are shoulders/sidewalks provided on both sides of bridges? N/A Are pedestrian facilities adequate in the area surrounding the school (e.g., do sidewalk widths accommodate peak periods of pedestrian traffic)? YES Is there adequate separation distance between vehicular traffic and pedestrians? YES Are sidewalk/street boundaries discernible to people with visual impairments? YES Are ramps provided as an alternative to stairs? YES Is there adequate pavement width for bicyclists to safely travel along a roadway? N/A Is there adequate separation distance between vehicular traffic and pedestrians and bicyclists? YES Is bicycle parking provided at the school? YES

Quality, Conditions, and Obstructions Will snow storage disrupt pedestrian access or visibility? NO Is the path clear from both temporary and permanent obstructions? YES Is the walking surface too steep? NO Is the walking surface adequate and well-‐maintained? YES Are there obstructions such as fences, parked vehicles, or vegetation that would prevent a driver from seeing a child at an approaching intersections or driveways? NO Are drop-‐off/pick up lanes separated from bus lanes to minimize confusion and conflicts? YES Are school gates appropriately located to provide convenient and direct access for pedestrians? YES Continuity and Connectivity Are sidewalks/walkable shoulders continuous and on both sides of the street? YES Are measures needed to direct pedestrians to safe crossing points and pedestrian access ways? NO Do pedestrian facilities provide connectivity to residential areas or transit facilities? YES For children that take the bus, do sidewalks provide direct access from the bus loading area for the school, without crossing parking lots or traffic lanes? YES Is the bicycle route continuous? NO Lighting Is the sidewalk adequately lit? YES Does the street lighting improve pedestrian visibility at night? YES Visibility Is the visibility of pedestrians walking along the sidewalk/shoulder adequate? YES Driveways Are the conditions at driveways intersecting sidewalks endangering pedestrians? NO Does the number of driveways make the route undesirable for pedestrian travel? NO Signs and Pavement Markings Is the visibility of signs and pavement markings adequate during the day and night? NO Is there a school speed limit zone that is adequately posted? YES Is the school zone marked properly? YES Is pedestrian signing near schools adequate and effective? YES Are pavement markings and signs provided for bicyclists? NO

• Notes: I observed the afternoon pick up at Kensington which and my observations were similar to Chief Stillman’s observations. I did observe, like the Chief, that traffic was a problem and that cars were parked on both sides of the street. Also children were crossing Kensington in the middle of these cars, creating possible safety, health and

welfare issues. We also concurred that some signs and street markings would benefit from additional attention.

St. Christopher’s Response from Megan Dunleavy 1/26/15: Dr Shoaf, Ms Needham: Here are my notes from the walking audit at St. Christopher’s on Friday: Pros:

• The school has an “orange team” as student safety patrol. They may be able to use some new equipment, such as uniform, bright clothing (matching safety vests)

• The car/bus drop off are on separate sides of the school, which is safer Cons:

• Middle school students use the parking lot at St. Christopher’s as a “shortcut” to and from the middle school. I don’t think anyone minds this, but since there is a potential for parents to hit a middle school student, perhaps a car lane could be added or marked, or a walking path set aside on that route, to make it safer

• Some concern was expressed about the safety of the intersections closer to I90, especially near the bridges (Lakeview, Westway, Hilliard)-‐possibly another crossing guard or longer traffic light time? This would be an improvement for all schools, not just St Chris

• Like most of the schools so far, pavement and curbs lack striping and paint to mark school driveways, entryways, etc.

• Intersections of Lakeview/Riverview and Lakeview Ct have crumbling pavement and no “visually impaired” pavement (the “bumpy” bricks on sidewalk ramps in intersection)

Appendix F Rocky River City Map and School Loca6ons A.   Kensington Intermediate School B.   Rocky River Middle School C.   St. Christopher’s School D.   Intersec6on of Wagar & Detroit Rd.

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Appendix G

Public Input Meeting Participant Sign-‐in Sheets

From: <Foley>, Dianna Foley <[email protected]> Date: Thursday, February 5, 2015 12:24 PM To: Shoaf <[email protected]> Subject: SRTS Grant Community Meeting Dear Parents and Guardians, The Rocky River City School District is in the final stages of applying for a Safe Routes to School (SRTS) grant. Improving children’s safety while walking and bicycling is a central mission of the Safe Routes to School program. SRTS resources & activities help communities: Build sidewalks, bicycle paths & pedestrian-‐friendly infrastructure Reduce speeds in school zones & neighborhoods Address distracted driving among drivers of all ages Educate generations on pedestrian & bicycle safety In January, parents from Kensington, Rocky River Middle School and St. Christopher School were asked to complete an online survey to provide information and suggestions for our SRTS grant. Our next step is to hold a community meeting to share our data, including the problems and potential solutions we have identified, and to get your feedback. (This meeting is prior to the Robby’s Voice Parent Presentation, which begins at 7 PM in the RRHS auditorium.) SRTS Grant Community Meeting

Tuesday, February 17 6:00-‐6:45 PM

Rocky River High School Auditorium

Sincerely, Dr. Michael G, Shoaf Superintendent Rocky River City School District Dianna R. Foley, Ph.D. Executive Director, Communications & Technology Rocky River City School District 1101 Morewood Parkway Rocky River, OH 44116 Phone • 440.356.6002 Fax • 440.356.6014 www.rrcs.org [email protected]

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