Use of Active Transportation in Jackson 2005

Counting pedestrians, bicyclists, other non-motorized modes

Prepared by Kristin Hendricks for the Fitness Council of Jackson December 2005.
For more information contact:Fitness Council of Jackson,  225 N. Jackson St., Jackson, MI 49201
(517) 990-9798  www.fitnesscouncil.org

Acknowledgements:  This report would not have been possible without the help of the many individuals who volunteered to sit in the heat of summer to count pedestrians and bicyclists around Jackson. A special thanks to Amanda Simonsen, Anna Kleppe, and the members of the Walkable Communities Task Force for their work to research and design the survey. Finally, thanks to the Ruth Mott Foundation whose financial support made the completion and printing of this report possible.

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Contents

Executive Summary

Introduction

Survey Development

Data Collection

Analyses

Results

Discussion

Implications and Future Needs

Tables & Charts:

Active Travelers Observed

Method of Travel by Location

Method of Travel by Time

Method of Travel by Age and Gender

Surface Choice for Biking

Helmet Use

Appendix: Traffic Counts and Active Transportation Counts