Columbia Requests Volunteer Assistance for Pedestrian and Cyclist Traffic Counts
The City of Columbia is calling for volunteers to partake in their Pedestrian and Bicyclist Counts initiative, a program aligned with the National Bicycle and Pedestrian Documentation Project. The aim of these counts is to include pedestrians, cyclists, and transit riders in traffic analyses vital for progressing the city’s transportation planning.
Role of the Volunteers
Volunteers will be tasked with gathering data at crucial intersections throughout Columbia, especially those known for high pedestrian and cyclist traffic. Safety is a driving concern in these areas. The collected data will serve as a guiding resource for city planners in crafting safer, more accessible environments for both pedestrians and cyclists.
Schedule for Traffic Counts
Nine different time slots have been opened for volunteers, with counts taking place on both weekdays and weekends. Participants can register for one or multiple two-hour shifts. The dates and times for volunteering are as follows:
- Saturday, September 7: 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
- Tuesday, September 10: 7:30 a.m.– 9:30 a.m.
- Wednesday, September 11: 7:30 a.m.– 9:30 a.m.
- Thursday, September 12: 7:30 a.m.– 9:30 a.m.
- Saturday, September 14: 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
- Tuesday, September 17: 7:30 a.m. – 9:30 a.m.
- Wednesday, September 18: 7:30 a.m. – 9:30 a.m.
- Thursday, September 19: 7:30 a.m. – 9:30 a.m.
- Saturday, September 21: 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
How to Volunteer
Those interested in volunteering can sign up through the website at 2024FallCounts.
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