Crosswalk Safety Education Actions

Volunteer Training

About the WPC

Nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting walking and making the conditions for walking safe, convenient and attractive in the Portland metropolitan region.

Agenda

6:00pm – Sign In, Welcome, Introductions

6:15pm – Pedestrian Rights & Responsibilities

7:00pm - Anatomy of an Action 

7:45pm - Next Steps

8:00pm - Thanks and Goodnight

Ray ThomasPedestrian Rights & Responsibilities

Why Walking?

Health

Safety

Finances

Equity

Environmental benefits

Fostering Community

Emerging Themes

Safe Crossings Walkable Destinations

Universal Access

Action Objectives

Raise awareness regarding the right of way of pedestrians

Reduce collisions and injuries Raise public awareness and generate

positive media attention Create safe streets for everyone.

Partners

Community Policing Agreement

Partnerships allow us all to: Share tools and resources

Broaden message of road safety

Be more proactive

Anatomy of an ActionCrosswalk Safety Education

Setting It Up

Personnel

One model pedestrian (WPC staff)

One to two volunteer spotters

One data recorder

One videographer / photographer

Equipment

Orange cones will mark boundaries for vehicle stopping distances

Clipboards with data sheets will be provided to record needed information for later reporting

Whenever available, photo or video camera usage will provide added documentation

Preparation

Most, but not all, crossing actions will be during daylight hours

Marked and unmarked crossings The decoy will use due care and observe

stopping One cone will be placed at the crosswalk

and another will be placed at the beginning of the measured stopping distance

The spotter will be in a position to observe

Stopping Distances

Operation

Decoy - cross back and forth in the crosswalk, when safe to do so.

Spotter(s) - note the vehicle description, license plate #, violation & lane position.

When possible, a photo or video camera will capture the vehicle’s movement and ID

Time length - 2 to 2.5 hrs

Your MissionShould You Choose to Accept It

Spotter

Job: Note the vehicle description, license plate #, violation & lane position. When possible, a photo or video camera will capture the vehicle’s movement and identification on “film.”

Requirements: Quick, legible handwriting and/or eyesight.

Outreach

Job: Take outreach materials to local shop owners near future crosswalk action and answer any questions they may have.

Requirements: Like talking to people.

Thank YouWe Deeply Appreciate Your Work