Active Transportation Audit For Trails

Active Transportation Audit For Trails

Intersection:
Time of Audit:
Municipality:
Date and Day of Week:
Audit Conducted By (Name):
Weather Conditions:
Active Transportation Audit
For Trails
A. Trail Facilities
1. What is the trail surface made from?
Dirt/Soil
Gravel
Cement
Asphalt
2. How would you rate the condition of the trail? (please circle a number)
1
2
3
4
5
Unlevel rough surface,
almost impassable
3. Are there obstructions blocking the trail?
Rocks
(check all that apply)
Bollards
Cones
Other:
No
4. Is the trail wide enough for users to walk or ride Ye
s
None
Branches/brush
Excellent surface:
smooth and level
Minor bumps & divots,
could use some repair
3
4
5
good
great
comfortably and pass one another?
5. Do you see trail users?
Overall, how are the trail facilities? 1
(please circle a number)
awful
2
poor fair NOTES
1. Are there traffic controls for trail users at this crossing?
No
Ye
s
B. Intersections
(check all that apply)
Stop sign
Yield sign
Signal light or button
Crosswalk
Other:
Traffic light
Other:
Town or city
Map
2. Are there traffic controls for intersecting road users?
(check all that apply)
Stop sign
Yield sign
3. Is there wayfinding signage?
Trail name
Street name
Caution sign
(check all that apply)
Amenities
n/
a
4. Do motorists seem to respect crossing trail users?
5. Is there a median/refuge at large (≥ 4 lanes) intersections?
6. Do trail users have a clear view of traffic when waiting to cross? (free from foliage, signs, etc.)
7. Do motorists have a clear view of users waiting to cross?
8. What is the greatest number of motor vehicle travel lanes one must cross? (please write in box)
Overall, how are the intersections? 1
(please circle a number)
awful
2
poor 3
fair 4
5
good
great
NOTES
a
n/
Ye
s
1. Do cyclists respect pedestrians? (slowing down to pass, No
C. Trail Characteristics & Land Use
audibly indicating presence with voice/bell)
2. What is located next to the trail surface?
Grass
Trees or brush
Train tracks/Busway
Water or mud
Road surface
3. What uses are present within view of the trail? (check all that apply)
Natural Areas
Agricultural Recreation or park
Business/Commercial
School
Street
Other:__________________________
Single family
Multi family
Apartment building
≥4 story apartment
Housing
(check all
that apply)
4. Are there connections or paths to nearby land uses?
How would you feel about walking here?
(please circle a number)
1
awful
How would you feel about cycling here? 1
(please circle a number)
awful
2
3
4
5
poor
fair
good
great
2
3
4
5
poor
fair
good
great
NOTES
A
l
fe ittle
w /
A
m lo
an t/
y
No
D. Environment
Safety
1. Are there lights?
2. Are there people loitering or engaging in illegal activity?
3. Are there people engaging in normal activities?
4. Are there unleashed dogs?
5. Are there guard rails or fences?
6. Is there garbage on the ground?
1
awful
2
3
4
5
poor
fair
good
great
Amenities
A
m lo
an t/
y
No
A
l
fe ittle
w
/
Does the trail seem safe for
pedestrians and cyclists?
(please circle a number)
1. Is there public art? (murals, sculptures, musicians)
2. Are there benches?
3. Are there landscaped areas?
4. Is there bicycle parking along trail or at car parking areas?
5. Are there water fountains?
6. Are there trail signs or mile markers?
7. Are there trash cans or recycling bins?
8. Are there informational displays or maps along the trail?
9. Are there restrooms along the trail or at parking areas?
How are the amenities
provided along the trail?
(please circle a number)
1
awful
2
3
4
5
poor
fair
good
great
NOTES
E. References
Cover. Capitol Region Council of Governments
A 1.1 http://texturelib.com/Textures/road/dirt%20road/road_dirt_road_0017_01_preview.jpg
A 1.2 http://www.flatroofers.ca/Images/solutions/gravel-roof.jpg
A 1.3 http://fc09.deviantart.net/fs38/i/2008/326/d/0/Sidewalk_Texture_4_by_Freedom_Falling.jpg
A 1.4 http://bgfons.com/upload/asphalt_texture409.jpg
A 2.1 http://www.about.ch/various/nationalpark/trail_stabelchod_1_big.jpg
A 2.2 http://www.traillink.com/imagehandler.ashx?id=18953&t=640
A 2.3 http://www.nwwstrails.com/images/cf-curve-web_s~6f.jpg
A 3.1 http://www.bluestemprairie.com/.a/6a00d834516a0869e2015433714d69970c-300wi
A 3.2 https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3442/3698425404_7161cf565b_n.jpg
A 3.3 http://www.trafficguard.net/cache/8044efca2a663e7308bda3728ce46898_w456_h276.jpg
A 3.4 http://irishcycle.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/image-640x480.jpg
B 1.1 http://desimonelawoffice.com/images/stopsign.jpg
B 1.2 http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/5/50/Yield_Sign_in_New_Hampshire.JPG
B 1.3 http://alexandriava.gov/uploadedImages/localmotion~/info/walksignal.jpg
B 1.4 http://www.studica.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/traffic-light-picture.jpg
B 1.5 http://www.centralnewyorkinjurylawyer.com/crosswalk.jpg
B 2.1 http://desimonelawoffice.com/images/stopsign.jpg
B 2.2 http://seeclickfix.com/files/comment_images/0002/9770/yeild_to_pedestrian_sign.jpg
B 2.3 http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/5/50/Yield_Sign_in_New_Hampshire.JPG
B 2.4 http://www.clker.com/cliparts/7/6/a/3/12428109951473456244US_crosswalk_sign.svg.hi.png
B 2.5 http://www.signwire.com/image.php?p=84_t.jpg
B 2.6 http://www.studica.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/traffic-light-picture.jpg
B 3.1 http://www.treasurecoast.com/default/cache/file/B42C4E19-E0DF-FDF1-20E1A019E4C5F938.jpg
B 3.2 http://g-ecx.images-amazon.com/images/G/01/askville/9774915_9962065_mywrite/streetsign2.jpg
B 3.3 http://www.hikingupward.com/JNF/PeaksOfOtter/images/110108/DSC04053.jpg
B 3.4 http://www.miningjournal.net/photos/news/md/594648_1.jpg
B 3.5 http://www.vackersign.com//wp-content/uploads/2014/01/MAP-PANEL-RESAMPLED-cover1.jpg
C 2.1 http://raleighoutdoors.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/IMG_2683.jpg
C 2.2 http://www.hikespeak.com/img/Sequoia/Round_Meadow/Big_Trees_Trail_Sequoia_IMG_0483.jpg
C 2.3 http://www.pressdemocrat.com/csp/mediapool/sites/dt.common.streams.StreamServer.
cls?STREAMOID=PL7hdRrohsfM_kw4ZkeXRc$daE2N3K4ZzOUsqbU5sYs1G3$VcKKCtNQEmOY3OAlIWCsjLu883Ygn4B49
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C 2.4 http://richardtulloch.files.wordpress.com/2011/08/maas.jpg
C 2.5 http://www.about-bicycles.com/paul-douglas-trail-640/paul-douglas-trail100_1314%20(7).JPG
C 3.1 http://www.ereleases.com/pic/2012-MACK-Exterior.jpg
C 3.2 http://www.connecticutforsale.com/photos/connecticut/000/188/384_00_medium.jpg
C 3.3 http://www.canterbury-baton-rouge-apts.com/images/locations/347/home_slideshow/louisiana-apartmentsbuilding-exterior.jpg
C 3.4 http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_HhVGrCGT1uE/SOrHuVDwTAI/AAAAAAAADC8/Msw7c0aknUs/s400/142-4216_IMG.
JPG
NOTES