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VOLUNTEER!
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National Bicycle and Pedestrian Documentation Project
2010 Count Dates
• Tuesday, Sept. 14, 5 to 7 p.m.
• Wednesday, Sept. 15, 5 to 7 p.m.
• Thursday, Sept. 16, 5 to 7 p.m.
• Saturday, Sept. 18, 9 to 11 a.m.
• Sunday, Sept. 19, 9 to 11 a.m.
About
One of the greatest challenges facing the bicycle and pedestrian field is the lack of documentation on usage and demand. Without accurate and consistent demand and usage figures, it is difficult to measure the positive benefits of investments in these modes, especially when compared to the other transportation modes such as the private automobile. An answer to this need for data is the National Bicycle & Pedestrian Documentation Project. This nationwide effort provides consistent data for use by planners, governments, and bicycle and pedestrian professionals.
For more information, go to the national project website: http://bikepeddocumentation.org/
What You Can Do to Help
• Contact your local volunteer coordinator (listed below) for specific details.
• Attend a brief Volunteer Training (details below).
• Conduct at least one 2-hour count and survey in your area.
• Return completed count forms and surveys.
Local Contacts and Training Dates
Vancouver
Teresa Fernandez, 360-619-1134,
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Training: Sept. 1st, 6 to 7:30 p.m. at 610 Esther Street, Vancouver.
Clackamas County and North Clackamas Parks & Rec
Katie Dunham, 503-742-4358,
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Training: Sept. 2nd, 6 to 7 p.m. at North Clackamas Aquatic Park, 7300 SE Harmony Rd, Milwaukie, OR.
Beaverton and Tualatin Hills Parks & Rec
Mary O’Donnell, 503-649-4855,
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Training: Sept. 7th, 7 to 8 p.m. at Elsie Stuhr Center Cafeteria, 5550 SW Hall Blvd, Beaverton.
Tigard – Duane Roberts, 503-718-2444,
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Training: Sept. 7th or 8th (attend one), 6 to 7 p.m., City Hall Permit Center, 13125 SW Hall Blvd.
Portland - Stuart Gwin, 503-823-7788,
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Training: Sept. 9th, 7 to 8 p.m. at the Portland Building, 1120 SW 5th Ave, Portland.
Hillsboro – Kristi Wilson, 503-615-3479,
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Training: call for details.
Gresham – Jonathan David, 503-618-2321,
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Training: call for details
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Coming soon - Sharrows - to Burnham Street in Tigard |
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Saturday, 12 June 2004 03:54 |
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The City of Tigard plans to add sharrows to the pavement of the newly reconstructed Burnham Street. Sharrows appear on a few of Portland's streets and are growing in popularity in metro regions. Sharrows are a visual reminder that bikes are present on the road, as well as a guide for cyclists to follow to remain a safe distance from parked cars (think dooring) and cars on the road.
The WTA is excited to hear the City of Tigard is installing these sharrows and thus encouraging more cyclists to get on the road. If you support this kind of improvement, let them know!
 (This is a sharrow)
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I-5 Columbia River Crossing wants your thoughts |
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Saturday, 12 June 2004 03:54 |
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The Columbia River Crossing project is a long-term, comprehensive transportation project that will replace the aging Interstate 5 bridge, extend light rail to Clark College in Vancouver, improve seven highway interchanges and include a better pathway for bikes and pedestrians. The project will be funded by federal and state governments, as well as from tolls.
Tolling will also help manage traffic congestion by improving travel speed and reliability for drivers. Tolls will be collected electronically to avoid the need for toll booths and to keep traffic moving.
The project's Tolling Study Commuttee wants to hear from you. How should they use tolling to help fund the project in a way that is best for taxpayers, users of the bridge, and nerby communities? Your input will be provided to the Oregon and Washinton legislatures in January 2010.
To learn more about tolling, please go to: http://tolling.columbiarivercrossing.org
The five-minute survey will be available by the end of August at the above website. |
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