Project for Sidewalks and Streets Survey

Crossing the Street (Intersections)

Section B

Please complete one Section B page for each intersection you observe within your walkable area. We suggest allowing 20-30 minutes per intersection.

Intersection observed: location at (street name 1) ________________________

and (street name 2) _____________________________

Day of week: _______________ Time observation began: ________ a.m. / p.m.

Date: _____________________ Time observation ended: ________ a.m. / p.m.

Directions: Place a checkmark below next to any items that are a problem for walkers and note:

  • What might especially be a problem for a child, senior or person with disabilities?
  • What is the exact location (s) of each problem? Record a landmark or side of streets (north, south, east or west) on the blank line to the right of each item you check.

Problems for walkers / Location

☐ Crossing doesn’t have a pedestrian signal or audible signal ___________________________

☐ Pedestrian signal doesn’t give people walking at average speed enough time to cross (WALK+DON’T WALK). Time allowed on signal (minutes:seconds) _______:_______

☐ Pedestrian signal doesn’t give people who walk more slowly enough time to cross _________________________________

☐ Traffic signal makes pedestrians wait too long before crossing ______________________________

☐ Need a traffic signal or crosswalk ______________________________

☐ Push-to-walk signal is not available/operating ______________________________

☐ Crosswalk is not marked or is poorly marked ______________________________

☐ Have to walk too far (> 300 feet) for a safe place to cross the street ______________________________

☐ Road is too wide to cross safely ______________________________

☐ No median on streets with 2 or more lanes ______________________________