1. Crosswalk Safety Education Actions Volunteer Training

2. About the WPC Nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting walking and making the conditions for walking safe, convenient and attractive in the Portland metropolitan region.

3. Agenda 6:00pm – Sign In, Welcome, Introductions 6:15pm – Pedestrian Rights & Responsibilities 7:00pm - Anatomy of an Action 7:45pm - Next Steps 8:00pm - Thanks and Goodnight

4. Ray Thomas Pedestrian Rights & Responsibilities

6. Safety

7. Finances

8. Equity

9. Environmental benefits

11. Action Objectives Raise awareness regarding the right of way of pedestrians Reduce collisions and injuries Raise public awareness and generate positive media attention Create safe streets for everyone.

13. Partners Community Policing Agreement Partnerships allow us all to: Share tools and resources Broaden message of road safety Be more proactive

16. Anatomy of an Action Crosswalk Safety Education

17. Setting It Up

18. Personnel One model pedestrian (WPC staff) One to two volunteer spotters One data recorder One videographer / photographer

20. Clipboards with data sheets will be provided to record needed information for later reporting

22. Stopping Distances

23. Operation Decoy - cross back and forth in the crosswalk, when safe to do so. Spotter(s) - note the vehicle description, license plate #, violation & lane position. When possible, a photo or video camera will capture the vehicle’s movement and ID Time length - 2 to 2.5 hrs

24. Your Mission Should You Choose to Accept It

25. Spotter Job: Note the vehicle description, license plate #, violation & lane position. When possible, a photo or video camera will capture the vehicle’s movement and identification on “film.” Requirements: Quick, legible handwriting and/or eyesight.

26. Outreach Job: Take outreach materials to local shop owners near future crosswalk action and answer any questions they may have. Requirements: Like talking to people.

27. Thank You We Deeply Appreciate Your Work