Conducting Screenline Counts 10 th Annual Regional Trail Count
Why Count? Better understand the needs of the regional trail network Understand how we can enhance the use of trails Secure grant funding to increase opportunities and better conditions for trail users Support Bicycle and Pedestrian Documentation Project (www.bikepeddocumentation.org/)
Items to Bring Smart phone Safety vest Location map Count forms Clipboard Pen or pencil and spare Watch or timer so you can record 15-minute intervals For questions contact Michael Harpool, Volunteer Coordinator at (503) 813-7562. Optional: hat, sunscreen, jacket, folding chair, snacks
Ready
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Screenline Count • Count only those people who completely cross the screenline • Count people moving in both directions • A single person can be counted more than once
Step 1: Start here : https ://gis.oregonmetro.gov/trailcounter MUST use “ https ”, not “http”
Step 2: Allow GPS, if prompted This allows Metro to verify your location.
Step 3: Fill out your first and last name. Each person should create their own survey, even if they are working at the same site. Do not enter two peoples names in the name fields.
Step 4: Tap the “Site” rectangle to select a site from a dropdown list • Type to search by location description or site id. • Use a hashtag # to search for a specific site id. E.g. “#67” • Site numbers are also shown at the start of each option. Tap to select a site.
Step 5: Select a weather condition and scheduled start time. When properly completed, the start button will be highlighted green. Tap Start.
Step 6: Tap the tiles to count your observations.
You can tap “Last 10” to keep track of your most recent counts.
Step 7: When you’re all finished counting, tap “Finish Counting” to record your finish time and see count totals.
Please Note • Each count (tap) is almost immediately saved to a Metro database. • The exact time of each count is automatically recorded. • Counts cannot be deleted. • If you accidentally tapped the wrong tile for a trail user… 1. Don’t tap again for the next user of tapped type 2. Tap the correct tile to record the trail user, making up for the missed count • If the app reports connection errors, begin using your paper form. Start writing counts at the current time interval. Do not write down counts already made through the app.
Bookmark your Survey • By adding the counting page* to your browser’s bookmarks, you can return to it later in case you accidentally closed the page. Step 2 Step 1 Chrome *the counting page Safari https://www.howtogeek.com/237827/how-to- add-and-manage-bookmarks-on-safari-for- iphone/
• If you entered the wrong site, tap “New Survey” at the bottom of the counting page to start a new survey with the right site. • On the finish page, tap “New Survey” to start another survey.
Having issues? Tap FAQ on either page to help answer some questions or issues you might have.
What do I do if my phone dies in mid-count? • Resort to paper form • Start in the appropriate 15 minute interval Example: Phone dies at 9:47 on Sunday START HERE!
What do I do if I over-count? • Towards the beginning of the session: – Account for those people by not counting the next person of the same use type and gender (e.g. female cyclist) • Towards the end of the session: – Take note of exactly how many extra counts were made and of what type and report to your local coordinator
What happens if I enter the wrong site? • Briefly after starting: – Start new survey and select appropriate site • Well after starting: – Continue to use that site number, but be sure to take note of the site you used and the site you were supposed to be at and report to your local coordinator
I need to leave early, can I start/stop counting early? • A two hour count within the given hours is required for our standardized methodology • If there is an emergency, you feel unsafe, or have to leave for any reason we ask that you notify your local coordinator afterwards
What do I do if it is raining? • Resort to the paper form • Using the app in the rain could jeopardize the integrity of your phone/tablet and your device will have trouble reading a count if the screen is wet
Count Form
Data Input Using the form report the Make sure you are counting in the o Date correct location o Time Period you are counting o Weather o Your Name
Data Input By gender 15 minute intervals for 2 hours People on Bicycles Pedestrians People assisted by Wheelchairs Others - skateboarders & rollerbladers
Data Input 4 9 6 12 Count anybody who passes the screenline (from either direction)
Subjects
How do you count this?
How do you count this? 4 Bicycles!
How do you count this?
How do you count this? 5 Bicycles!
How do you count this?
How do you count this? 3 Wheelchairs!
How do you count this?
How do you count this? 2 Bicycles!
How do you count this?
How do you count this? 4 Pedestrians!
How do you count this?
How do you count this? 3 Other!
How do you count this?
How do you count this? 0!
How do you count this?
How do you count this? 2!
How do you count this?
How do you count this? 2!
End of Counts If you utilized the paper count forms please return your count forms to the volunteer coordinator after all sessions are completed.
Thank you for your participation! Photos: https://www.yelp.com/biz/kerr-bikes-portland http://www.columbian.com/news/2015/sep/12/portland-opens-unique-bike-pedestrian-friendly- bridge-2/ http://www.oregonmetro.gov/metro-parks-and-natural-areas http://buzzive.com/awesome-cops/ http://www.bainbridgereview.com/news/island-wheelchair-user-hits-the-trail-for-a-good-cause/
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