Volunteers Needed for Alexandria Bicycle and Pedestrian Count, May 2016

[CaseyKane50]

Bumping, because counters are still needed. This is an easy way to give back and help build future infrastructure. While the City has added automated counters, there is still a big gap in capturing the users of our streets and trails. Data from the counts at the locations below will help inform future projects.

One of the constant perceptions in the City is there aren’t pedestrians and bikers using the streets and trails therfore why should any money be put into infrastructure for these users. Having the data to show usage helps to counter that view.

NOTE: You don’t have to live in Alexandria to be a counter.

@RandyD 138598 wrote:

Counting people who are cycling, walking and running on or along Alexandria streets and trails helps demonstrate the need for trails, sidewalks and bike facilities.
Volunteers are needed to count Thursday May 19 (5:00pm – 7:00 pm) and Saturday May 21 (12:00pm – 2:00 pm)
If you can help, please review our count locations listed below and reply back to with your preference. Your help is needed and much appreciated!

Please review our count locations below and reply back to us with your preference.

1)
___ I can count from 5pm-7pm on Thursday, May 19th
___ I can count at any location in the City.
___ I would prefer to count at location letters ___, ___, or ___.

2)
___ I can count from 12pm-2pm on Saturday, May 21st
___ I can count at any location in the City.
___ I would prefer to count at location letters ___, ___, or ___.

A tally sheet and information package will be sent to volunteers about a week before the count. If you have any questions don’t hesitate to contact me!

Thanks in advance for your help!
Randy Dingwell (randydingwell@gmail.com)
Count Coordinator,
Alexandria Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee

Counting Locations; May 2016

B2 Mouth of WWB Trail West Side.
C Mt Vernon Ave South of Four Mile Run
E Off Street trail between Braddock and King Metrorail Stations
G North Beauregard St just south of the intersection with King St
H2 Holmes Run Trail at the intersection of N Pickett/Holmes Run Pkwy
J2 Intersection of Cameron St and Royal St
K Prince St just west of the intersection with Washington St
K2 Intersection of Prince St and Royal St
L Slater’s Lane just west of Portner Rd
M King St at Fayette St
N Braddock Rd Underpass at the Metro Station
P Commonwealth Underpass near King St Metro Station
R Van Dorn St at Pickett St
S Cameron Station Blvd at Kilburn St

[Author]

Posts