wolfwalks csi: ncsu crosswalk safety initiative prepared by pathways team 4

WolfWalks

CSI: NCSUCrosswalk Safety Initiative

Prepared by Pathways Team 4

Team 4 Members

•Lisa Fiedor – Team Leader

•Julie Brasfield – Project Manager

•Stephen Brown – Creative Consultant

•Jane Howe – Research

•Suzanne Hugus – Organizer

•Frederick Jimenez - Photographer

•James Lindsey – Financial Consultant

•Deborah Murphy - Research

•Lakshmi Rajagopalan - Scribe

•Nessa Stone – Production Specialist

•Tuyen Tran – Computer Consultant

In Memory of…

Victim of pedestrian/vehicle accident at Duke University.

Problem Definition• Specific: We want the campus community to use

crosswalks on Dan Allen

• Measurable: Improved orderly flow of pedestrian and vehicle traffic

• Agreed Upon: In order for this to be implemented, the project must be approved by University Administration

• Realistic: Based on standards set at other UNC System schools – yes

• Time Bound: Up to 6 years dependent upon receiving capital improvement funding

Purpose Statement

• We want campus community to use crosswalks on Dan Allen in order to improve orderly flow of pedestrian and vehicle traffic.

Main Focus

•Dan Allen Drive from Faucette Street to Founders

•Focus broken down to 3 specific areas of Dan Allen

Campus Map

Focus Area 1

Sullivan Drive

•Faucette Street to Sullivan Drive

Focus Area 2•Sullivan Drive to Yarborough Drive

Focus Area 3•Yarborough Drive to Founders

Current Situation – Focus Area 1

• No crosswalk where there are curb cuts – at the Hodges intersection.

• Crosswalks not clearly defined at Sullivan intersection.

Current Situation – Focus Area 2

• Crosswalk at Bragaw Hall is not clearly marked with road paint.

• Jaywalking and heavy traffic congestion at Cates intersection.

Current Situation – Focus Area 3

• Raised crosswalk not clearly marked with signs or road paint.

Proposed Solutions – Focus Area 1

• Add painted crosswalks and road signs at the curb cuts already in place.

• Michigan State Study.

Proposed Solutions – Focus Area 2

• Add visibility to existing crosswalk with signs and paint.

• Enforce using existing crosswalks with police issued warning and tickets.

• Add 3-way stop at Cates Avenue intersection.

Proposed Solutions – Focus Area 3

• Add visibility to existing crosswalk with signs and paint.

• Enforce using existing crosswalks with police issued warning and tickets.

• Add signs to (Yield to peds) Dan Allen deck crosswalk at Yarborough intersection.

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Implementing Awareness Across Campus

• Advertise in The Technician

• Advertise on 88.1

• WolfBytes

• Announcement in Official Bulletin

• Awareness pamphlet

• Mention in New Student Orientation

Master Plan

• Paint a crosswalk - $3,000

• Kits - $170 each

• Create a curb cut - $5,300

• Signage (per sign cost) - $200

All costs are approximate:

Wrap up

• Discuss success of other programs researched.

Resources

• RUBBERTOUGH® SIGNS ALLEVIATE LONG-TERM

CROSSWALK SAFETY PROBLEM ON THE CAMPUS OF

MICHIGAN STATE

UNC Traffic Study -http://www.hsrc.unc.edu/safety_info/pedestrian/index.cfm

http://www.newsobserver.com/102/story/398982.html (Traffic fines at UNC)

http://www.theapp.appstate.edu/archives_01-02/02-02-05/news.html (App State Fines)

Add Charlotte Study - Pedestrians and UNCCharlotte (Study – official title is “Pedestrians and UNC Charlotte” - http://www.itre.ncsu.edu/ncsite/documents/05CharlotteMeetingKone.pdf

Team 4 Members

•Lisa Fiedor – Team Leader

•Julie Brasfield – Project Manager

•Stephen Brown – Creative Consultant

•Jane Howe – Research

•Suzanne Hugus – Organizer

•Frederick Jimenez - Photographer

•James Lindsey – Financial Consultant

•Deborah Murphy - Research

•Lakshmi Rajagopalan - Scribe

•Nessa Stone – Production Specialist

•Tuyen Tran – Computer Consultant

WolfWalks

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Communication - wiki

http://wikis.lib.ncsu.edu/index.php/Pathways_-_Team_4's_Sandbox

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Research

• Searched the web – especially other UNC Campuses

• Made phone calls across campus

• Took photos

• Current policies

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