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2021 Bicyclist + Pedestrian Count Project Trails Lauren Nagle Project Manager, FC Moves
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2021 Bicyclist + Pedestrian Count ProjectTrails
Lauren NagleProject Manager, FC Moves
2Step 1
Log into Engage and Digitally Sign Waiver
3Why are we counting?
Understand Traveler Behavior
Document Trends
Justify Infrastructure Investments
Generate Data to Support Planning
4When are we counting?
Tuesday, September 21
7:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m. Intersections
5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. Trails
Saturday, September 25
12:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. Intersections + Trails
5Preparing for your count shift
What to Do
Review count forms and instructions
Check the weather and dress for it
Arrive ~10 minutes early to get situated
What to Bring
Count instructions
Count sheets
Something to write with and on
Something to observe time
Optional: sunscreen, hat, water
6Trail Count Form
Make sure to position yourself so you are not triggering the automated counter.
For locations with automated counters your instruction sheet will tell you where it is and where to stand.
7Intersection Count Form
Make sure to position yourself so you are not triggering the automated counter.
Stand behind the counter and off to the side, out of the way of trail traffic.
9Trail Count Form
Fill out the following at the top of the sheet:
Lauren Nagle
Running group of 30 went by at 1:45. The automated counter is covered by vegetation.
10Trail Count Form
Each row represents a unique 15-minute interval.
Lauren Nagle
Running group of 30 went by at 1:45. The automated counter is covered by vegetation.
11What are you recording?
Each column features a different type of trail user.
Lauren Nagle
Running group of 30 went by at 1:45. The automated counter is covered by vegetation.
12What are you recording?
Tally the users traveling the direction they are moving.
Lauren Nagle
Running group of 30 went by at 1:45. The automated counter is covered by vegetation.
skateboards
13Intersection Count Form
After adding tally mark to the sheet, note the bicyclists wearing helmets.
14What are you recording?
There are several columns to note the different types of e-devices.
Lauren Nagle
Running group of 30 went by at 1:45. The automated counter is covered by vegetation.
skateboards
15E-Devices
E-Bike E-Scooter E-Skateboard One Wheel
16Spin E-Devices
E-Bike E-Scooter
17Details
Count the # of people…
Not the # of bicycles
18Example
If this family passes by you 5 times, how
many cyclists will you record?
20
19Do not count:
Gender Anything Gas Powered
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It’s too much!
Capture all the info you can, but the total count of trail users is the most important.
21Return Your Count Sheet ASAP
Text a clear picture
720-244-0548
Fax
970-224-6057
Drop off or mail
281 N College Ave, Fort Collins,
CO 80524
For More Information, Visit
THANK YOU!
https://www.fcgov.com/bicycling/ped-count
