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Village of Cridersville, OhioVillage of Cridersville, OhioSchool Travel PlanSchool Travel Plan

1Village of Cridersville, Ohio

Section 1 The Safe Routes To Schools Team

Section 2 Introduction

Section 3 Public Input Process Section 4 Description of Schools

Section 5 School Demographics

Section 6 Current School Travel Environment

Section 7 Barriers To Active Transportation

Section 8 Creating Solutions

Section 9 Improvement Mapping

Section 10 The Action Plan

Section 11 Plan Endorsements

Section 12 Supporting Documentation

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July 24, 20092 Village of Cridersville, Ohio

Village of Cridersville Advisory Committee:Mayor Lorali Myers - Village of CridersvilleJohn McDonald, Administrator - Village of CridersvilleJarod Kohlweiser - Village of CridersvilleShirley Anderson - Village of CridersvilleBeverly Wood- Village of CridersvilleChief John Drake - Cridersville Police DepartmentMike Ruselan - Village of CridersvilleJeff Bassitt - Village of CridersvilleDorance Thompson - Village of CridersvilleJoe Bailey - ResidentJerry Wiles - Cridersville United Methodist ChurchJames Hearn - Village of Cridersville SolicitorChief Ron Mertz - Cridersville Fire Department and Cridersville Elementary Tammi McDonald - Cridersville Elementary PTO RepresentativeDave Tester - Principal, Cridersville ElementaryCandy Jackson - Cridersville ElementaryPeg Sawmiller - Cridersville Elementary

Section 1: Safe Routes To School Team

Name Affi liation Program Area Contact InformationJohn Drake Cridersville P.D. Enforcement Phone: 419.645.5647 e-mail: [email protected] McDonald Village Administrator Engineering Phone: 419.645.5001 e-mail: [email protected] Kohlweiser Village Staff Education Phone: 419.645.5001 Denise Black Cridersville Elem. Encouragement Phone: 419.645.3000 e-mail: [email protected] Tester Cridersville Elem. Evaluation Phone: 419.645.3000 e-mail: [email protected]

STP Primary Contact:John McDonald, Village Administrator110 W. Main StreetCridersville, OH 45806Phone: 419.645.5001Fax: 419.645.4179

Consultant TeamMatt Simpson, ASLA, LEED AP 3769 Columbus Pike Andrea Oyster, ASLA Delaware, Ohio 43015Tony Eyerman, ASLA, LEED AP (740) 363-6792

Existing Cridersville Elementary School


Section 2: IntroductionWith the future opening of the new Cridersville Elementary School, new ways for children to access school are needed. The School Travel Plan will serve as a strategic planning tool for the entire Village that improves children’s safety, enhances community life and protects community character. This plan is committed to the Village of Cridersville’s goals to:

• Provide safe sidewalks and trails that lead to Cridersville Elementary School through the use of strategies that are cost effective, have the ability to implement and impact the largest student population.

• Increase awareness of the benefi ts of active transportation. Educate students, parents and residents of pedestrian and bicycle safety, address barriers to walking and biking and promote the health and environmental benefi ts of active transportation.

• Encourage children and adults to utilize alternative modes of transportation. Build community interest and excitement for walking and biking by holding events that are fun and informative for both students and parents.

• Utilize the talents of law enforcement offi cers, adult crossing guards and student safety patrols to make it safer and easier to walk and bike to school.

• Monitor and evaluate the Safe Routes to School program to ensure the goals and objectives are being met. Identify strategies to solve problems that will improve the short and long term development of the program.

The foundation of this project is based on community and stakeholder input. Insight, observations and recommendations from Village offi cials, stakeholders, key individuals and the general public was gathered to help gain consensus on key issues and strategies. An advisory committee was established, consisting of key Village Departments, School offi cials, PTO representatives, law enforcement offi cer and invested citizens. In addition, meetings with the committee provided insight into the current travel environment, community needs and safety issues. In addition, two presentations to the public were made to present information and gather feedback from the citizens at large. This community feedback was critical in determining the Village residents’ feelings toward barriers and obstacles to active transportation.

Student opinions were taken and parent surveys were distributed and collected. The Village also made walkability and bikeability checklists available to the public.

Below are key meeting and submittal dates during the planning process.

• August, 2008 Village of Cridersville contracted with Floyd Browne Group to assist with the School Travel Plan and Village wide Sidewalk and Trail System Master Plan.• August 19, 2008 Village and Floyd Browne Group met to discuss STP requirements and to identify potential advisory committee members.• February 12, 2009 Held the STP kick-off meeting with advisory committee members. Discussed goals of the SRTS program, 5E’s, barriers to active transportation, and timeline for assembling STP sections 1-7.• May 6, 2009 Held SRTS Advisory committee meeting to discuss barriers to active transportation• June 1, 2009 Public Forum (Present STP background information and Preliminary Trail Plan).• June 1, 2009 Submitted preliminary STP to ODOT for review and comments• June 1-15, 2009 Held preliminary STP public comment period• June 30, 2009 Held SRTS Advisory Committee workshop- creating solutions, improvement mapping and action plan• July 14, 2009 Presentation of the STP to the Village in a public open house• July 14, 2009 Submitted draft STP to ODOT for review and comments• July 24, 2009 Received endorsement letters from the Village, School, PTO and Police Department• July 31, 2009 Submitted fi nal STP to ODOT for approval


Section 3: Public Input Process



Section 4: Descriptions of Schools

The scope of the Cridersville School Travel Plan addresses the needs for one elementary school in the Village. However, with the opening of the new school and the closing of the existing school, both sites will be addressed as part of this study.

Physical Location• The present Cridersville Elementary is located at 300 E. Main Street, Cridersville, Ohio• The new Cridersville Elementary will be located at 501 Reichelderfer Rd, Cridersville, Ohio The new school will be open at the start of the 2010-2011 school year.

Enrollment• Cridersville Elementary School currently has 279 students.• Serves students in kindergarten through 4th grade

Operating Hours• Students enter classrooms at 8 a.m.• Arrival after 8:15 is considered tardy• Afternoon announcements/lessons conclude at 2:30 p.m.• Bus departure is at 2:35 p.m.• Walkers leave at 2:40 p.m.


Section 5: School Demographics

School Statistics (Data from Tally Sheets)Average number of student trips for morning and afternoonEnrollment Walk Bike Bussed Family Vehicle Carpool other 262 Students 37.6 3 129.2 81 9.7 1.5Percentage (14.4%) (1.1%) (49.3%) (30.9%) (3.7%) (.6%)

Ethnic Make-upAmerican Indian – 0Asian – 2 (.7%)African American – 7 (2.6%)Caucasian – 259 (94.5%)Hispanic – 1 (.4%)Multiracial – 5 (1.8%)

Economic StatusFree lunch – 124Reduced lunch – 30These numbers refl ect 55% economically disadvantaged

Students with disabilities – 38 (13.6%)Talented and gifted students – 2 (.7%)Limited English Profi cient – 3 (1.1%)

Source: School District Education Management Information System (EMIS) Coordinator


Section 6: Current School Travel Environment

Summary of Parent Surveys Cridersville Elementary school distributed 285 parent surveys. Of those, 119 were returned. 56% of the respondents live within two miles of the school. 17 indicated their children walk to school and 48 noted that their child has asked permission to walk or bike to school.

The primary issues that affect parents allowing or not allowing their child to walk or bike to school were:

• Distance• Traffi c speed along the route to school• Traffi c Volume along the Route • Sidewalks and Paths• Safety of Intersections and Crossings• Crossing Guards• Violence or Crime• Weather or Climate

Travel Environment:• 18% of parents felt students are encouraged or strongly encouraged to use active transportation• 80% were neutral• 2% felt students were discouraged

Fun Level:• 39% of parents felt walking or biking to school was fun or very fun for their child• 56% neutral• 4% boring or very boring

How healthy is walking or biking:• 45% parents felt it is healthy or very healthy• 24% neutral• 2% unhealthy or very unhealthy

Summary of parent comments:• Child is too young, maybe if safe sidewalks were provided• Concern along Main Street and railroad tracks• Child would be afraid• Child looking forward to walking to school, parent not comfortable with the long distance• Parent would allow the child to walk if school was within one block• Parent thinks the school does a good job of helping children cross the street but is not comfortable with child walking to school by themselves• Concern for sexual predators in the area• Child has a fear of kidnapping• Parent concerns due to amount of traffi c at drop-off and pick-up times


Number of kids eligible to ride buses:Bus 23 - 27 kidsBus 26 - 50 kidsBus 38 - 33 kidsWapak Shuttle Bus - 53 kidsYMCA Bus - 14 kidsTotal number of kids who eligible to ride the bus is 177. This represents 63% of our students.

Arrival and Dismissal ProceduresCridersville has 4 busses arriving at school each morning. Three of the busses arrive at approximately 7:50 a.m. Children who are going to eat breakfast may exit the bus immediately. The rest of the children wait until 7:55 a.m. and then go into the gym to walk. The Wapak Shuttle Bus arrives at approximately 8:15 a.m. Those kids come in immediately and either go to class or go to breakfast.

There are 5 busses in the afternoon. The Wapak Shuttle Bus departs at approximately 2:20 p.m. The YMCA bus leaves at approximately 2:25 p.m. The other 3 busses leave at approximately 2:35 p.m.

Current Arrival and Dismissal Procedures• Beginning with the 08/09 school year, the Cridersville Village Council passed an ordinance making the street south of our school (High Street) and the street west of our school (Water Street) one-way streets during certain hours. They are one-way each morning from 7:30-8:30 a.m. and each afternoon from 2:00-3:00 p.m. These one-way streets insure that parents will only drop off their kids on the school-side of the street – eliminating 2-way traffi c and parents dropping their kids off on the outside lane and expecting kids to cross two lanes of traffi c.• Two large neon green cones are set at each of the two intersections to remind people of the one-way streets. The Village also installed signage last summer (2008) identifying the one-way streets and the times when they are in effect.• A Safety Patrol Program has been utilized for many years at school. Fourth grade students are at intersections in the mornings and afternoons to help walkers cross Main Street.• A crosswalk is painted behind the school for students to cross. Safety Patrol members, as well as two staff members, are posted there each afternoon.• Safety Patrol members and a staff member are also posted each afternoon on Main Street (in front of the school).• Lines are painted to the south and west of the school to allow the walkers room to walk along the fence as they arrive or depart.• The 4 busses in the morning unload by the west doors. In the afternoon the same 4 busses load up by the west doors. The YMCA bus loads up by the south doors in the afternoon.


Support During Travel Time• Members of the Cridersville Police Department are at the school to help supervise school dismissal nearly every day. They also are periodically at the school in the mornings for arrival.• The 4th grade Safety Patrol members are outside to help students cross streets every morning and afternoon. They go through training and testing each August with the School’s Safety Patrol Advisor, Mrs. Candy Jackson.

Distance From School• Students in K-8 who live within ½ mile are considered walkers within Wapakoneta City Schools. All others are eligible for bussing. (Students in grades 9-12 within 1 mile are considered walkers.)

Description of Routes Once on School Property• Students can walk along the fence behind the school (south) and beside the school (west) to enter the south door or the west door. There are white lines or pedestrian pavement markings painted along the fence (approximately 3 feet in width) where the kids can walk. Cars are not to pull into or drive over these areas.• In the afternoon, cars may not park and wait beside the lines behind the school (south). They may park and wait beside the lines adjacent to the school (west side) and move forward after busses leave.• There are no sidewalks behind the school (south) or beside the school (west), which is why the white lines are painted for walkers.• The white lines are also used for bikers as well. Two bike racks are located near the west doors.• There are sidewalks in front of the building (Main Street).

Wellness PolicyThe Wapakoneta City Schools recognizes benefi ts of regular physical activity. As part of their bylaws and policies they have goals to enable students to establish good health and nutrition habits. Some of the means enacted by the School to achieve these goals include:

• Nutrition and physical education curriculum• Provide information to families to encourage and assist them in physical activities in their daily lives.• Institute programs that support physical activities of all sorts• Students, parents and community have access to and are encouraged to use the school’s outdoor facilities.• Host health clinics and screenings• Follow Federal and State food service policies to enhance student health and well being and to reduce childhood obesity.


Village of Cridersville Project Location Map


Future Cridersville Elementary School(Under Construction)


Section 7: Barriers to Active TransportationObstacles that Prevent Safe Travel for Walkers and Bikers

The Village of Cridersville has developed around several signifi cant thoroughfares. These include the CSX Railroad that bisects the Village diagonally from NE to SW through the Village. This is a major railway with two vehicular crossings and inadequate pedestrian crossings. On the eastern edge of the Village is South Dixie Highway and Interstate 75. Both run north and south. The major connector street east and west is Main Street. Reichelderfer Road runs north and south on the western side of the Village.

The Railroad clearly divides the community into two portions (east and west) while Main Street bisects the Village north and south. These two thoroughfares with the addition of South Dixie Highway and Reichelderfer Road act as signifi cant barriers to students walking or biking to school.

Railroad Crossings

The active railway runs in a diagonal fashion - southwest to northeast - through the Village. The railroad creates a barrier for vehicular and pedestrian traffi c. While there are railroad gates at the intersections, the steep grade change and lack of sidewalks crossing the rail lines, create a hazardous crossing situation for all pedestrians, especially school children. The visibility is low as well due to railroad structures at the Main Street intersection.


Street Crossings and Intersections

Main Street - Primary ThoroughfareThe primary east-west thoroughfare through the Village is Main Street. This road has signifi cant traffi c volume since it is the primary connection to the I-75 interchange. There are three traffi c stopping points along Main Street that help to reduce the speed of vehicular traffi c. These include the intersection of South Dixie Highway, at the Railroad Crossing (during a train crossing) and at Reichelderfer Road.

Throughout the Village, several street intersections are inadequate for children traveling to and from school. Many intersections lack ADA compliant curb ramp with appropriate slopes, landings and detectable warning strips. Painted crosswalk striping is used to delineate crosswalks but does not always correctly align with ramps at the street corners. On-street parking is allowed on Main Street and yellow curb striping is utilized to indicate “No Parking”. However, due to cars parked too close to the crosswalks, there is often limited visibility for pedestrians to see on-coming traffi c. In addition, there are several utility confl icts with existing crosswalk locations.


Signage Signage is provided at the existing elementary school. However additional signs may be needed in order to alert vehicles of approaching pedestrian crossings.

Missing or Insuffi cient Sidewalks Various side streets - particularly those streets that intersect with E. Main Street - are missing sections of sidewalks. In some cases the sidewalks are only 3’ to 4’ in width. This missing or smaller width makes it diffi cult for school children to navigate their way to school safely.


Structural ObstaclesThere are instances, especially on secondary roads, where there is no curbing. This situation opens the possibility of cars parking within the pedestrian right-of-way such that pedestrians could not safely navigate to and from school. Also, on some streets, adjacent buildings’ landings, steps, and other service structures infringe on the pedestrian right-of-way.

ADA Accessible RampsThere are several intersections that lack ADA accessible ramps at the sidewalk connections. Several of the intersections that do have ramps do not meet current ADA guidelines.


Lack of Sidewalks in Certain Neighborhoods Certain neighborhoods in the Village of Cridersville were built without sidewalks. Pedestrians and specifi cally school age children are forced to walk on the grass or in the streets of these neighborhoods.

Pavement and Vegetation ObstaclesAlong East Main Street and other side streets, isolated vegetation is overgrown and is encroaching on public sidewalks. This prevents the entire width of the sidewalk from being used and forces pedestrians to walk closer to the roadway. In addition, there are sporadic sections of the sidewalks that are buckling or have cracks which could cause someone to fall and may be impassible for wheelchair users.


Traffi c AccidentsOver a three year period from 2006 through 2008, there have been three accidents related to either a pedestrian, school bus or vehicle crashes in the school zone. These include a bicyclist struck by a vehicle on West Main Street, an automobile crash within the school zone at the intersection of East High Street and Water Street, and a school bus accident at the intersection of Walters Street and National Road.

Dangerous Conditions, Driving and Speed MattersParental surveys indicate a high percentage of parents are concerned by the large volume of traffi c and speed of vehicles in the Village. In addition, the concern by both parent and student for violence and crime was noted as issues the affect a parent’s decision to allow their child to walk or bike to school.

Distance to SchoolAccording to the parent survey, the issue of distance had the greatest number of respondents listing it as having an affect on whether to allow or not allow their child to walk to school. This will continue to be an important issue as the existing school closes and new school opens.

Local OrdinancesThe Village of Cridersville Ordinance 174.30 Sidewalks, requires that property owners keep sidewalks in good and passable repair. The Village annually inspects sidewalks and if found in need of repair or a hazard to pedestrians, the owners are notifi ed to repair them within 30 days. In addition, owners are required to remove snow and ice from sidewalks and trim any vegetation (Ordinance 174.50) that interferes with the clear vision of vehicles or any person traveling on the sidewalk.

Bike Racks and Bike Parking The only bike racks in the Village are at the existing elementary school. These racks are a single post style and can damage the wheel/frame. Additional bike racks throughout the community may contribute towards greater bicycle travel for the entire community, increase exercise levels in children and adults and subsequently lessen the dependence on cars.


Section 8: Creating Solutions & Countermeasures

Goals:The goals of the following Solutions and Countermeasures are to implement strategies that enhance children’s safety, have the ability to implement, are cost effective and impact the greatest student population. Through the use of strategies from all fi ve countermeasure categories (5 “E’s: Education, Encouragement, Enforcement, Evaluation and Engineering), the plan addresses specifi c issues affecting student’s ability to safely walk to school in multiple ways. Upon implementation of these strategies, the SRTS Advisory Committee hopes for an increased number of students walking and biking to school, improved student physical health, and greater community awareness of the benefi ts of active transportation.

Non Infrastructure Projects: Education:Bike Rodeo: The Village will continue to have a bike rodeo at the school to teach all children about safely riding their bike to school. This will instruct them on hand signals, the proper places to ride their bikes, as well as the proper safety equipment that should be worn while riding, including bike helmets. It will also provide the Village an opportunity to distribute bike helmets to students who do not have one.

Bicycle Safety Training: This activity will go jointly with the bike rodeo. Plans are for children to be taught safety procedures in a classroom setting and then participate in a road type course at our local park to practice the safety lesson that they learned. This event will also provide an opportunity to inspect children’s bicycles to ensure their tires are properly infl ated and in good repair or replace any faulty equipment.

Community Newsletter: Each year the Village will include in its community newsletter important information about the SRTS program. Among the items that may be included in the newsletter are: dates of special events, location of the safe route, and the Village’s sidewalk policies.

Village and School Web site: The Village and Elementary School will include any important information concerning the SRTS Project on their web sites, and update this information as needed.

Encouragement:Walk to School Day: The administration of Cridersville Elementary is committed to planning a Walk to School Day event at least one time each nine weeks. The event will be discussed with the student body and information will be sent home to inform parents. The administration will track the number of students who walk or bike each Walk to School Day event and will recognize those students who take part in the event.

Frequent Rider Program: To build interest in biking to school, Cridersville Elementary will implement a Frequent Rider Program. Students and parents will be informed of the program and encouraged to participate. The School Administration and teachers will keep track of students who participate and will record the number of days they ride their bike to school, for a year-end bike give-away.


Encouragement Cont.:Walking School Bus: A Walking School Bus event/program will be held at least once every nine weeks. Cridersville Elementary Administration will work with our Parent-Teacher Organization (PTO) and the School District Transportation Supervisor to identify adults who will supervise these events and to plan for stops along the route. Adults who help supervise these events will be recognized for their effort and support of the program.

On-Campus Walking: Cridersville Elementary will continue to offer students the opportunity to walk in the gymnasium every day before school. Mr. Tester or Mrs. Black (Physical Education teacher) will provide supervision each morning.

Safe Businesses: Safe businesses are intended to be designated locations where students can go during any type of emergency while coming and going to school and during the summer months. Examples of emergencies that would require the use of a safe business may include a stranger following them, an aggressive dog, or a storm event. Business owners will be instructed to contact the police so they can respond and deal with the problem accordingly.

Enforcement:Adult Crossing Guard: Cridersville Elementary Administration is committed to having school staff members at key crosswalks to assist the School Safety Patrol and assure the safety of our walkers and bike riders.

Student Safety Patrol: The School will continue the long-standing practice of having a Student Safety Patrol. The Safety Patrol leader, Mrs. Candy Jackson, will seek 4th graders for this group, train them annually, and test them after their training, to ensure that the students are prepared for the responsibilities.

Active Speed Monitors: Active speed monitors will be used along Reichelderfer Road. This will increase the awareness of the speed limit and call attention to the vehicles current speed as they enter the school zone, thus helping to reduce the risk of accidents in and around the school zone.

Progressive Ticketing: The Village Police Department is committed to the safety and well being of every student and visitor to the school. The Department plans to aggressively educate, warn and issue citations to all violators of the speed limit in and around the school zone on a daily basis.

Double Fines: The Cridersville Police Department is currently considering increasing the fi ne in the school zone to double rate to help change unsafe driver behaviors and to increase student safety as they walk to and from school each day. This strategy will increase the awareness of the drivers to make sure they slow down and obey the school zone speed limit.


Evaluation:Tallies and Counts: Cridersville Elementary plans to keep track of the number of kids who walk or bike to school at least one week each month of the school year. Homeroom teachers will assist with this task. Students will be made aware of the weeks that counts are being conducted. Individual students, or classrooms with the highest % of walkers/bikers may be recognized.

Surveys: Parent and student surveys will be conducted by the school annually to gather information important for the success of this program as well as gathering opinions and additional insight.

Interviews: The school will interview parents and students annually to gather their thoughts about this program as well as to consider their suggestions for improvement.

Infrastructure Projects:

Engineering:Reichelderfer Road Improvements- The entrance to the future school site will be located off of Reichelderfer Road. Due to this new school site, several improvements will need to be implemented. Infrastructure within the school zone will include ODOT approved school zone signs and pavement marking, speed limit signage and “school” pavement marking. A new sidewalk is planned adjacent to Reichelderfer Road that will be a critical piece of the walking route to school. The sidewalk will be at least 5’ wide with a minimum of 8’ buffer zone between the sidewalk and road edge. To further buffer children and vehicles, it is recommended that a timber guardrail be placed in the buffer zone to reduce the potential for children entering the road. See improvement mapping enlargements.

Carlisle Street Sidewalk Improvements- A South Carlisle Street sidewalk will provide the primary route for children walking and biking to and from school. The proposed sidewalk will connect to the existing sidewalk that ends at West High St. From the existing sidewalk it will run south until it connects to the school grounds. Improvements include school warning signs, ADA compliant curb ramps, 5’ wide sidewalk and crosswalk markings.

Intersection of West Main St and Carlisle St- The intersection of West Main Street and Carlisle Street is a key students crossing point on the west side of the Village. This intersection has existing sidewalks at all four corners and is a direct route from the residential neighborhoods north of Main Street to the future school site. To reduce barriers to crossing Main Street, improvements to this intersection include: curb extensions, ADA curb ramps, ODOT approved crosswalk pavement marking, signage, and student waiting areas. See improvement mapping enlargements.


Engineering Cont.:CSX Railroad Crossing at Main St.- During the course of the master planning process there has been signifi cant concern for crossing this active railroad at Main Street. Strategies recommended to improve this crossing include: pedestrian gate arms to control crossing times; street lighting to improve nighttime visibility; sidewalk with stop bars, contrasting pavement color & texture to highlight the crossing zone; and safety fencing to reduce the potential for crossing at unauthorized locations. See improvement mapping enlargements.

Intersection of East Main St. and Waverly St- The intersection of Main St. and Waverly St. is a key four way intersection on the east side of the Village. This intersection has existing sidewalk access on all four sides and provides the best location for students to cross Main St., east of the railroad tracks. In order to address identifi ed barriers such as wide crosswalks, excessive vehicle speed and poor sight visibility, it is recommended that this intersection be improved with enhanced visibility strategies. This includes curb extensions to calm traffi c and increase visibility, ADA curb ramps to warn pedestrians of the roadway, and ODOT approved pavement marking & crosswalk signage to increase pedestrian crossing awareness. In addition, waiting areas will be created with a shelter structure to provide a space of a “walking school bus” stop. See improvement mapping enlargements.

Shawnee Road- Connect the existing sidewalk on the eastern side of Shawnee Road to Main Street. This additional 180’ of sidewalk will provide a continuous safe route from the northern edge of the Village to the existing sidewalk system on Main Street.

Woodridge Dr. Trail- Provide an 8’ wide asphalt trail from the terminus of Woodridge Dr. to the future school site. This trail will act as a funnel that will allow students on the far western edge of the Village to safely walk or bike to the new school site.

Sidewalk and Landscape Maintenance- Various sidewalks throughout the Village are showing signs of wear. The Village should continue to monitor sidewalk conditions for cracks, buckling, heaving. Damaged section should be identifi ed and property owners and or Village should repair or replace the damaged sections. In addition, the Village should notify property owners to trim trees and shrubs that interfere with visibility and access along the sidewalk and to keep sidewalks clear of obstacles such as parked cars, trash receptacles and piled snow etc.

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Section 11: Plan Endorsements

110 W. Main St. Cridersville, OH 45806

July 20, 2009

Ohio Department of Transportation School Travel Plan

To Whom It May Concern:

The Village of Cridersville is submitting an application for the Safe Routes to School grant available through the Ohio Department of Transportation.

The funds available through this grant would allow the village to build safe pathways for our students in and around our existing and future elementary schools. The funds would allow educational opportunities for our students in school travel safety, healthy walking and biking activities and other safety programs. The Village is committed to the School Travel Plan and strongly supports the improvements recommended.

We value the opportunity for our community to improve the safety of our youths today and in the future.

Sincerely yours,

Lorali Myers

Mayor Lorali Myers Village of Cridersville


David Tester, Principal Cridersville Elementary 300 W. Main Street 419.645.3000 Cridersville OH 45806 Fax: 419.645.3003

July 21, 2009

TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN:

Cridersville Elementary School supports the grant application for a School Travel Plan proposed by the Village of Cridersville. As the principal of Cridersville Elementary, I am in complete support of actions that would encourage our students to walk and/or ride their bikes to school. I would also look forward to seeing improved sidewalks and trails within the Village of Cridersville.

Any plan that improves children’s safety, encourages student physical activity, and enhances community life is sure to be a positive. This School Travel Plan will do all of those things – thus we at Cridersville Elementary pledge our complete support.

Sincerely,

David S. Tester Principal, Cridersville Elementary


Cridersville Police Dept. 110 West Main St Cridersville, Ohio 45806 419-645-4111 419-645-4375 Fax

Chief John D Drake

Lt. Bryan Creech

July 23, 2009

Dear Ohio Department of Transportation:

I am writing this letter in support of the Safe Routes to School Plan for the Village of Cridersville. Crid-ersville Police Department is dedicated to the safe passage to and from school for our children each day. The funds for this grant will give us the opportunity to provide the safe passage to and from school for our stu-dents each day.

Sincerely,John D. Drake Chief of Police


Our Mission Statement: The Cridersville PTO is committed to assisting the staff and students

in making our school a great place to learn.

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Cridersville Elementary School PTO – Parent Teacher Organization 300 East Main Street Cridersville, OH 45806 419 645-3000 [email protected]

July 19, 2009

To Whom It May Concern:

The Cridersville PTO is writing this letter in support of the Safe Routes to Schools program sponsored by the Ohio Department of Transportation. The Village of Cridersville is working to obtain grant money from ODOT to complete the master plan to install a web of sidewalks connecting parks with the new elementary school.

The students of the Cridersville community would use and appreciate the sidewalks, making their routes to and from school a safer one. We strongly support the Safe Routes to Schools program.

Sincerely,

Tammy Laise PTO President


Section 12: Supporting Documentation

Village of Cridersville

Business District - E. Main Street

Intersection of E. Main Street and Elizabeth Street


Intersection of E. Main and Marcella Lane

Existing Intersection of E. Main and Thomas Drive

Intersection of E. Main and Waverly Street


CSX Railroad Crossings

Intersection of Shawnee/Reichelderfer Rd. and E. Main Street

Carlisle Street - No Curbing or Sidewalks


Intersection of E. Main Street and N. Gay Street

Missing or Non-Compliant Sidewalks and Ramps / Inadequate Crosswalks

Traffi c Congestion at Existing Elementary - Cars , Busses and Pedestrians Converge


Crosswalk on Main St. is fading/missing One Way sign on Water St. at Main

“SLOW” Cones are placed on Main by Safety Patrol at each end of school zone

Cones block southbound lane onWater during restricted times

Safety Patrol crossing on Main St. Close proximity parking forces Safety Patrol to stand in the street to look for oncoming vehicles


View of Main St. across from school Buses pull up @West doors for drop-off

Buses in line for dismissal Students walk between parked cars to enter and exit the building

Safety Patrol leads students from primary hallway to bus Bike racks are outside West doors

Bus parked at west doors


View of west doors from south Lines painted along west fence are faded

Cars in line along west fence await dismissal Sign at west fence is no longer readable

High Street Signage Sign on south fence (High St.)


Safety Patrol crossing on Water St. at High Cones block eastbound lane onHigh St. during restricted times

Crosswalk on High St. is faded Lines in front of parking lot have faded

Parking lot is south of building; full at dismissal Parents stop on High St. to drop off students


YMCA loads on High St. Staff leads students to bus Parents align High St. at dismissal

Students use High St. crosswalk tomeet waiting parents in parking lot

Staff and Safety Patrol work together tostop traffic and cross students

Traffic moves on High St. as students are held back Cars leave parking lot as students are walking


Safety Patrol members assist students crossing Water and/or High St. Additional (orange) cones are placed along fence to prevent parking and maintain walkways


June 1, 2009 Public Open House

Mayor Myers reviewing the schematicconcept plan with citizens.

Committee member Candy Jackson reviewing the 5 E’s with residents.

Otterbein retirement community members in attendance.

Community members reviewing plan and various boards.

School principal Dave Tester reviewing the old and new school with residents.

Matt Simpson with Floyd Browne Group reviewing plans and listening to comments from public.


July 14, 2009 Public Open House

Mayor Myers reviewing the plan with members of the community.

Members of the Village of Cridersville arriving and waiting for the public meeting to begin.

Chief Drake reviewing a few of the ideas for sidewalk locations with residents.

Village of Cridersville resident reviewing the list of action items.

Matt Simpson with Floyd Browne Group reviewing the overall trail plan with residents.


School Route Map


Glossary of Terms and acronyms:

SRTS- Safe Routes To School: Federally funded program by the Federal Highway Administration and administered by the Ohio Department of Transportation. The program supports projects and programs that enable and encourage active transportation like walking and bicycling to and from school

STP- School Travel Plan: a written document that outlines the community’s intentions for enabling students to engage in active transportation.

Active Transportation- Traveling by means other than a motorized vehicle.

P.U.C- Public Utilities Commission

ODNR- Ohio Department of Natural Resources

ODOT- Ohio Department of Transportation

ADA- Americans with Disabilities Act

Overall Trail System Master Plan

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