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Pima County-City of Tucson Bike Ambassador Program Annual Report for 2010 Activities Table of Contents Overview of program and goals for 2010 Statistics Bicycle Diversion Program Community events Safe Routes to School Additional Rodeos using Safe Route Curriculum 10 Grant funding 11 University of Arizona Bike Booth 12 Goals for 2011 17 Overview of program and goals for 2010 The Bicycle Ambassador program is a work element of the Pima County–City of Tucson Bicycle and Pedestrian Safety and Education Program, which is funded by a Transportation Enhancement grant from the Federal Highway Administration and by local funds provided by Pima County and the City of Tucson The federal funds are administered by the Arizona Department of Transportation, while the Safety and Education Program is managed by Pima County in coordination with the City of Tucson More information on the Safety and Education Program may be found at www.BikePed.Pima.gov In 2008 Perimeter Bicycling Association of America, Inc contracted with Pima County to manage and execute all aspects of the Bicycle Ambassador program This includes hiring subcontractors, hereafter referred to as Ambassadors, scheduling the teaching of bike safety classes using the League of American Bicyclist’s curriculum, and additional involvement in community events to promote bike safety and advocacy This is the third year of the Bike Ambassador Program This report will describe the activities of the Ambassadors and account for the usage of grant and local funds Continuing with the goals of the first year, more League Certified Instructors (LCI’s), Road certified adults and youth assistants were hired The LCI’s and assistants taught the League curriculum as well as attend community events to distribute safety class schedules, bike maps and Share the Road Guides Helmets were distributed and fitted through community outreach and rodeos Bike rodeos and kids bike safety classes were presented to scout troops, Boys and Girl’s Clubs, and schools The women’s mechanics class and a general mechanics class continue to be successful The Bicycle Diversion program for those who have received a bicycle related ticket has been very successful In late summer of 2010, the Pima County Sheriff’s Office and the University of Arizona Police Department joined with Tucson Police Department to issue bicycle related moving violations on the University campus and in Pima County outside of the City of Tucson As a result, additional Diversion classes were added to the Bike Safety Class schedule Goals for the Bike Ambassador program also include reducing the number of bike crashes as a result of education for children and adults Through attendance at community events, the Ambassadors distributed bike safety class schedules, assisted in helmet fitting and answered questions about bikes, traffic and rules of the road Additionally, Ambassadors worked on Outreach projects with the University of Arizona Police Department and Tucson Police Department The Bike Booth on the University of Arizona campus entered its second year of operation with great success The booth serves as a one – stop facility for minor bike adjustments, bike registrations and outreach materials Outreach on bike pathways was continued during 2010 Bike safety class schedules and bike route maps were distributed by Ambassadors at high traffic locations including the Rillito River Path and the 3rd Street bikeway More outreach of this nature is planned for 2011 Bike Ambassadors also participated in bike counts at selected locations to provide statistics for reports to the Bicycle Advisory Committee This project will also be continued in 2011 An LCI training class was held in April, 2010 Program start date: January 2008 This is the third year of the program Statistics and Growth - Bike Ambassador Program 2010 2009 managers 1 LCI's 29 15 non-LCI's 19 Youth 6* *One youth Ambassador moved to non-LCI status Total Ambassadors 41 30 Participants in all classes Beginner's Wom en's Kid's Road Bike Road Riding January Feburary 13 March 15 April May 10 June 12 July August 20 September 36 October 47 November 32 December 10 0 4 0 0 0 7 10 5 Wom en's Co-ed Diversion Mechanics Mechanics 0 0 0 0 32 14 29 35 26 22 14 39 146 199 148 29 14 10 0 0 0 10 12 0 Totals 221 12 62 12 733 Total class participation in 2010 from all catagories: 1,101 62 22 Total of classes offered in 2010 Road 27 Diversion 63 Wom en's Road Mechanics Class Wom en's Mechanics Beginner riding class Kid's class Total 11 117 Bicycle Diversion Program During 2008, the Tucson-Pima County Bicycle Advisory Committee recommended that the Bike Ambassador program manage a bicycle diversion program for the City of Tucson The City Prosecutor, Laura Brynwood, has the legal discretion to allow those cited for traffic infractions to take the LAB safety classes, as are currently being offered and taught by the Ambassador Program Beginning in June of 2009, classes exclusively for Diversion students were offered The program conducted classes for Diversion participants only as well as classes that integrated Diversion participants with Road non-Diversion participants with equal success During 2009, 299 students attended the Road classes as Diversion program participants The League of American Bicyclists format of hours appeared to be inappropriate for Diversion application; therefore, in December of 2009, research was conducted to gather information about other successful Bicycle Diversion programs to determine appropriate length and content As a result, Diversion Classes are reduced in 2010 to hours on a Saturday only The content will focus on laws and vehicular bicycle operation and less on mechanics, gear, and biomechanical efficiency The test has been adjusted to align with these changes City Prosecutor Laura Brynwood has approved this change During 2010, Pima County Sheriff’s Office and the University of Arizona Police Department reviewed the Diversion program and recommended it to the Pima County Prosecutor’s office, who, in turn, extended the legal discretion to allow those cited for traffic infractions to take the Diversion classes currently being offered and taught by the Ambassador Program Beginning in September of 2010, cyclists issued citations by officers in Pima County and on the U of A campus were permitted to attend Diversion classes During 2010, 733 students attended Diversion Classes Diversion citations by category 733 citations were issued to cyclists during 2010 Pima County Sheriff’s Office and University of Arizona Police Department joined the Diversion program in September of 2010 All Citations issued for bicyclists in these jurisdictions are adjudicated through the Pima County Courts Stop Sign 10% 9% 2% Sidewalk 1% No Lights 1% 5% 32% 4% Wrong way No Helmet No Reflector *Other  Illegal left turn 36%  Riding double  Illegal lane change  Going through a RR crossing with train approaching  Failure to yield  Moped in bike lane  Unregistered moped  Riding in center left turn lane  More than two abreast  Avoiding traffic control device  No brakes  Not as far to the right of road  Speeding Riding in Crosswalk Red Light Other* Community events attended in 2010 February: Drexel Heights Fire District rodeo March: Rio Rico rodeo; Helmet fitting at Ora May Harn Park April: Drexel Heights Safety Fair; Cyclovia May: Burn Buster Blast at Foothills Mall- helmet fitting; Rodeo at Desert Stone HOA June: Pima County Health Fair; Oro Valley summer camp rodeo July: Oro Valley summer camp rodeo; Metro Water Health Fair August: National Night Out – three locations; Health and Safety Fair at Jewish Community Center; Outreach with Tucson Police Department – events September: Outreach with Tucson Police Department – 14 events; University of Arizona Police Department outreach – events; Painted Sky Elementary School – rodeos; Jr El Tour Rodeo and skills clinic at ProActive Physical Therapy; Farmer’s Insurance Health Fair; Outreach on Rillito River Path October: Painted Sky Elementary School rodeo; Refugee Health Fair; U of A outreach – Bear Down Fridays and U of A PD locations – events November: U of A outreach – Bear Down Friday Safe Routes to Schools Pima County has a truck and trailer for Safe Routes to School Program use, including 25 bikes that are taken to the schools for Bike Rodeos and safety class instruction In addition, in December 2009 the Arizona Governor’s Office of Highway Safety approved a grant to purchase a 6’x12’ enclosed trailer with a ramp gate The trailer was purchased in January of 2010 and is used to facilitate travel to rodeos with bikes and props, and also provides a safe location to store rodeo supplies Schools Attended Spring School Semester 2010 # of School Paulo Frieri Sam Hughes Kellond Elem Pueblo High special ed Emily Grey Middle Gridley Middle El Vira Roadrunner Elementary Collier Elementary Khalsa Middle School Butterfield Elementary Khalsa Elementary Roadrunner Elementary Picture Rocks Element Peptech High Tanque Verde Element Twin Peaks Twin Peaks El Vira (fantasy island) Grade # of classes Students 6-8th 40 4th 55 4th 60 9-12th 7th 11 6th 50 3rd-5th 260 2nd 80 4th 60 6-8th 35 4th 110 3-5th 60 4th 110 4-5th 125 9-12th 25 4th 80 2nd 80 4th 80 4+5th 18 Community Events El Rio Health Fair Rodeo 2-8th Cyclovia Rodeo 2-8th 1 100 30 # of rodeos/ walks Safety talk 2 2 3 2 3 1 TOTALS # of Kids taught # of rodeos # of walks # of safety talks 1,477 30 14 Schools Attended Fall Semester 2010 School Pueblo High Fruchtendler Fruchtendler Sam Hughes Warren Elementary Roadrunner Elem Sopori Elementary Roadrunner Elem Laguna Elementary ACES Elementary ACES Elementary Homer Davis Khalsa Middle School Grade 9-12th 2nd 4th 4th 4th 4th K-6th 2nd 4th 4th 2nd 4th 6-8th Community Events South Side Church Safety class Desert Dove Church Safety Fair Giving Tree Event Pueblo High Bike Team # of classes # of Students 3 2 3 3 85 85 55 57 80 220 78 82 55 80 85 12 30 10 # of rodeos/ walks Safety talk 3 2 3 3 1 1 1 TOTALS # of Kids taught # of rodeos # of walks # of safety talks 1,035 21 14 Additional Rodeos using Safe Routes to Schools Curriculum (3-part format) rodeos February March May June July September October Total location 150 Drexel Heights – Boy Scout Camp 20 Rio Rico 15 Desert Stone HOA 30 Oro Valley Summer Camp 28 Oro Valley Summer Camp 106 Painted Sky Elementary School; Jr El Tour Skills clinic and rodeo 127 Painted Sky Elementary School 476 participants 1 1 11 10 Grants Funds expended during the 2010 program are noted in the following chart: Month Manager January $766.00 February $540.00 March $680.00 April $540.00 May $560 June $200.00 July $700.00 August $840.00 September $880.00 October $860 November $640 December $480.00 Total LCI $1,104.00 $1,542.00 $702.00 $1,422.00 $1,818.00 $1,224.00 $1,122.00 $4,083.00 $3,612.00 $2,376.00 $2,514.00 $1,644.00 non-LCI $585.00 $135.00 $615.00 $920.00 $210.00 $345.00 $430.00 $3,000.00 $1,300.00 $1,230.00 $510.00 Youth Misc Total $220.00 $2,090.00 $88.00 $1,183.30 $3,938.30 $120.00 $440.00 $2,077.00 $352.00 $3,044.86 $5,973.86 $268.00 $3,566.00 $40.00 $1,011.65 $2,685.65 $805.56 $2,972.56 $68.00 $910.00 $6,331.00 $440.00 $7,932.00 $140.00 $882.41 $5,558.41 $1,930.00 $6,314.00 $1,518.09 $4,152.09 $53,590.87 Safe Routes to School grant Account 53130 Work order 1002184 Month SRTS Misc January $360.00 February March $810.00 April $360.00 May June July August September $750.00 October $1,470.00 November $1,260.00 December $742.50 Total $5,752.50 Total for both grants $59,343.37 11 University of Arizona Bike Booth Overall Mission: To create an easily accessible location on or close to the U of A Mall whereby a variety of bicycling amenities/services can be performed thus enhancing sustainability, encouraging and supporting bicycling as a viable mode of transportation to/from campus and creating a defined focal point for bicycle networking The Bike Booth opened for this purpose on the U of A Mall on September 1, 2009 Goals: Create defined focal point for a variety of bicycling activities a free bicycle registration b free use of tools for minor bike repairs/adjustments c distribution of bicycle information campus bike map regional bike map Share the Road Guide free bicycle safety class offerings distribute information on local community bike events/activities PTS Bike Safety Program sponsors may provide flyers offering Discounts on clothing, supplies and/or services d become a reliable bike facility focal point that can consistently assist staff, students and visitors Promote safe cycling and provide educational activities a UAPD involvement with assistance to demonstrate support and positive PR for the campus community b trained Bike Ambassador employees working the bike booth to provide safe cycling advice, bike repair guidance (flat tire, adjust brakes, cables, shifters) Bike Ambassadors to know PTS Non-motorized rules and regulations and be able to assist with FAQ information as needed c Provide information/encouragement on benefits of the free bike safety classes d UAPD and PTS bike personnel to assist /supplement bike registrations, education outreach as needed (special promotions, dorm bike registrations) e Provide campus directions as needed to staff/students/visitors f UA Cycle club and various PTS Bike Sponsor shops to provide free tune-ups and light bike maintenance on selected rotational schedules at the site Become focal point for the future mall Bake Share/rental station Eventually build a permanent structure to facilitate the mission statement and these goals Steps needed to Accomplish: Obtain approval for the program – PTS, Mall Committee, FM CFP Done County grant to fund the project – provide staffing & assist with relevant educational material and expertise during the academic year Done Train Bike Ambassadors regarding UA PTS Non-Motorized regulations and tour of campus facilities (no bike zones, etc.) Done Purchase basic bike repair tools & supplies Done Acquire approval for storage of tent, tables, supplies close to designated site in one of the buildings (e.g Kofler Bldg) Done-using bike locker near site Proposed day and hours: Every Tuesday and Wednesday, am – pm on school days during the academic year Two ambassadors on duty each day Actual hours for set-up/tear down would be one half hour prior to and after regular hours of operation Done The U of A Bike Booth served 2,794 cyclists during 2010 12 Bike Booth statistics for 2010 U of A Bike Station Stats 1st Qrt 2010 Flat Mechanics Registration Date Info Repairs Tues 1/5/10 5 Wed 1/6/10 Tues 1/12/10 Wed 1/13/10 Tues 1/19/10 Wed 1/20/10 Tues 1/26/10 Wed 1/27/10 TOTAL: 10 40 Tues 2/2/10 5 Wed 2/3/10 Tues 2/9/10 Wed 2/10/10 Tues 2/16/10 Wed 2/17/10 Tues 2/23/10 Wed 2/24/10 TOTAL: 10 40 Tues 3/9/10 21 21 Wed 3/10/10 Tues 3/16/10 SPRING BREAK Wed 3/17/10 10 16 Tues 3/23/10 1 9 Wed 3/24/10 11 13 Tues 3/30/10 Wed 3/31/10 TOTAL: 28 13 48 71 1st Qrt GRAND TOTAL: 48 23 128 Bike Lights TOTAL: 5 5 5 5 55 5 5 5 5 55 36 34 37 20 33 160 71 270 13 U of A Bike Station Stats 2nd Qrt 2010 Flat Mechanics Registration Date Info Repairs 10 Tues 4/6/10 50 25 70 Wed 4/7/10 11 12 Tues 4/13/10 14 Wed 4/14/10 Tues 4/20/10 12 Wed 4/21/10 12 13 Tues 4/27/10 12 10 Wed 4/28/10 TOTAL: 89 12 93 149 Tues 5/4/10 9 Wed 5/5/10 12 Tues 5/11/10 24 Wed 5/12/10 Tues 5/18/10 Wed 5/19/10 Tues 5/25/10 Wed 5/26/10 TOTAL: 24 54 28 Tues 6/1/10 Wed 6/2/10 Tues 6/8/10 Wed 6/9/10 Tues 6/15/10 SUMMER BREAK Wed 6/16/10 Tues 6/22/10 Wed 6/23/10 Tues 6/29/10 Wed 6/30/10 TOTAL: Bike Lights TOTAL: 25 150 30 30 25 23 32 28 343 25 25 20 39 0 0 109 0 0 0 0 0 2nd Qrt GRAND TOTAL: 113 15 147 177 452 1/2 Yr GRAND TOTAL: 161 38 275 248 722 14 U of A Bike Station Stats 3rd Qrt 2010 15 Date Tues 7/6/10 Wed 7/7/10 Tues 7/13/10 Wed 7/14/10 Tues 7/20/10 Wed 7/21/10 Tues 7/27/10 Wed 7/28/10 TOTAL: Tues 8/3/10 Wed 8/4/10 Tues 8/10/10 Wed 8/11/10 Tues 8/17/10 Wed 8/18/10 Tues 8/24/10 Wed 8/25/10 Tues 8/31/10 TOTAL: Wed 9/1/10 Tues 9/7/10 Wed 9/8/10 Tues 9/14/10 Wed 9/15/10 Tues 9/21/10 Wed 9/22/10 Tues 9/28/10 Wed 9/29/10 TOTAL: 3rd Qrt GRAND TOTAL: Info Flat Repairs Mechanics Registration SUMMER BREAK 0 0 SUMMER BREAK 5 11 13 7 15 5 25 15 12 52 Bike Lights TOTAL: 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 64 15 10 19 12 71 30 35 15 80 25 10 20 20 16 19 15 20 35 180 89 71 53 213 62 35 35 31 22 27 17 17 16 262 149 122 85 356 101 58 63 71 55 64 41 61 63 577 75 123 260 475 933 U of A Bike Station Stats 4th Qrt 2010 16 Date Info Tues 10/5/10 Wed 10/6/10 Tues 10/12/10 Wed 10/13/10 Tues 10/19/10 Wed 10/20/10 Tues 10/26/10 10 Wed 10/27/10 TOTAL: 34 Tues 11/2/10 Wed 11/3/10 Tues 11/9/10 Wed 11/10/10 Tues 11/16/10 Wed 11/17/10 Tues 11/23/10 Wed 11/24/10 Tues 11/30/10 TOTAL: 31 Wed 12/1/10 Tues 12/7/10 Wed 12/8/10 Tues 12/14/10 Wed 12/15/10 Tues 12/21/10 Wed 12/22/10 Tues 12/28/10 Wed 12/29/10 TOTAL: 4th Qrt GRAND TOTAL: YTD GRAND TOTAL: 73 309 Flat Repairs 15 12 13 15 76 13 12 13 16 64 10 Mechanics Registration 23 30 30 25 15 10 20 18 171 14 15 25 15 7 18 115 13 15 12 10 30 49 35 34 15 32 28 20 243 13 12 14 11 84 Bike Lights 20 40 51 60 16 TOTAL: 82 137 133 125 55 58 66 63 719 45 38 55 45 28 22 19 20 22 294 21 27 30 15 33 WINTER BREAK 28 58 32 126 168 344 359 1139 329 879 1082 2794 Goals for 2011 17 The Bicycle Ambassador program plans to continue with classes and community activities in 2011 Further goals include:          Hiring more Ambassadors, particularly youth Cycle shared use paths and set up portable information centers to distribute safety materials Work with libraries to permit Ambassadors to distribute bike safety materials from portable tables Work with more schools to teach bike safety Work with Girl Scouts and Boy Scouts to engage more of their troops in bike safety classes Encourage bike clubs at schools with Ambassadors serving as mentors/advisors Continue with outreach projects on shared use paths to distribute safety class materials, bike maps, and other items as they are available Continue with bike counts at selected intersections and on shared use paths Approach retirement communities to teach “adult bike rodeos” to residents 18