Survey

1: Sidewalks

SURVEY 1: SIDEWALKS

Street Types
There are two possible pedestrian segments you may encounter when auditing: Major streets and
Minor streets.

1. Major Streets: streets that may have
one or all of the following characteristics:

Four or more total lanes

High volumes of traffic
Main route through the city
Pass through mixed-use areas
Have a ROW width that is 27 paces
or more (1 pace = approximately 3ft)

2. Minor Streets: streets that may have
one or all of the following characteristics:

One or two lanes

Low volumes of traffic
Are considered local streets
Pass through less mixed-use areas

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Sidewalk Zones
You will measure three different parts of the street in this section (the curb zone, furnishings zone,
and pedestrian zone) and answer qualitative questions about the condition of the street.

Curb
Zone

Furnishing Pedestrian Zone

Zone

Curb Zone - This area creates a clear distinction between the street and the sidewalk by creating
a physical barrier the separates the driver and the pedestrian. In addition, the Curb Zone provides a
cue for disabled citizens that otherwise might not be aware of a change.

Furnishing Zone - This zone provides a buffer for pedestrians against the street and is to be the
location for any utilities (such as fire hydrants), signs, trees and plantings, or street furniture (bus
shelter, benches, newspaper racks, trash cans, etc.).

Pedestrian Zone - All other zones are designed to optimize the usage of the Pedestrian Zone,
which is the backbone of the sidewalk. Provided other sidewalk zones have been properly
configured, the Pedestrian Zone is the walking area of a sidewalk that provides an unobstructed
walkway that facilitates fluid pedestrian movement.
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Getting Started
For every sidewalk segment that you observe, you will need to fill out one Sidewalks: Section A
worksheet and one Sidewalk: Section B worksheet. This audit worksheet is intended to be used
for one block of one side of the street; you must repeat the audit if you intend to measure both sides
of the street or several blocks, as the results will vary.

Street observed: ______________________ between: _____________________ and_______________________
Street Name

Cross Street 1

Are the address numbers even or odd on the side you are observing?

Cross Street 2

even

odd

Day of week: _________________________Time observations began: _____________ A.M.

Date:
_________________________ Time observations ended: _____________ A.M.

P.M.
P.M.

Section A

Directions: Measure the zones at their widest and narrowest points. Add both points and divide
by 2 to find the average zone measurement.

1. Curb Zone Measurement (in inches):

[Widest point: ______________ + Narrowest point]: ______________ 2 =

______________ Curb Zone Average Measurement

Directions contd: Place a next to the segment under which your zone measurement falls and
write the point value in the space provided.
Curb Zone Measurement is between:

5.4 6
4.6 5.3
3.0 4.5
Less than 3.0

Points
=1
=0.75
=0.5
=0

2. Furnishing Zone Measurement (in inches):

Points Awarded: _____________

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[Widest point: ______________ + Narrowest point: ______________] 2 =
______________ Furnishing Zone Average Measurement
Furnishing Zone Measurement is between:

Points
=1
=0.75
=0.5
=0.25
=0

37 4
30 36
20 211
10 111
Less than 10

Points Awarded: _____________

3. Pedestrian Zone Measurement (in inches):

[Widest point: ______________ + Narrowest point: ______________] 2 =
______________ Pedestrian Zone Average Measurement
If the Pedestrian Zone is a concrete sidewalk, please proceed to question 3.A. If the Pedestrian Zone
is not a concrete sidewalk (i.e. is entirely dirt, gravel, or grass) proceed to question 3.B

3.A Place a next to the segment under which your zone measurement falls and write the
point value in the space provided. Please note if your street is a Major or Minor Street.
Pedestrian Zone Measurement is between:
Major
Street
Minor
Street

Minor
Street
Major Street

Points

58 60

77 80
71 76
61 70
51 60
40 50
Less than 40

=2

53 57
46 52
39 45
30 38
Less than 30

=1.63
=1.25
=0.88
=0.5
=0

Points Awarded: _____________

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3.B If the Pedestrian Zone is not a concrete sidewalk, which of the following does the
Pedestrian Zone fall into?
Pedestrian Zone is a(n):

Points

Clear walking area of at least 4

Clear walking area of less than 4
Unclear walking area that is less than 4
No walking area

Points Awarded: _____________

=0.5
=0
Segment Fail
Segment Fail

Add all Points Awarded to get the

Subtotal Points in Section A: _____________

Section B

Directions: Place a next to your answer and write the point value in the space provided.

1. Are there gaps in the Pedestrian Zone (i.e the sidewalk ends or forces users to walk on dirt,
crushed gravel, or grass)?

Yes, multiple gaps

Yes, but only one gap
No gaps

Points
=1
=0.5
=0

Points Awarded: _____________

2. Are there trip hazards in the Pedestrian Zone (such as large cracks, uneven pavement, etc)?
Yes, severe ones
Yes, minor ones
No trip hazards

Points
=1
=0.5
=0

Points Awarded: _____________

3. Is there an obstruction in the Pedestrian Zone?

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Yes, and it cannot be moved
Yes, but it can be moved
There are no obstructions

Points
=1
=0.5
=0

Points Awarded: _____________

4. Is there trash or refuse present along route? Note: Only check yes if trash is large enough to block
all or a portion of the Pedestrian Zone.

Points
=0.5
=0

Yes
No

Points Awarded: _____________

5. Does the curb zone easily allow automobiles to drive or park on the sidewalk (i.e. is the
curb zone low, rounded, or not present)?
Points
Yes
No

=0.5
=0

Points Awarded: _____________

6. Is there shade for pedestrians (from nearby roof overhangs, trees, or other structures)?
Points
Yes, there is plenty of shade
No, there is little/no shade

=0
=0.25
Points Awarded: _____________

Add all Points Awarded to get the

Subtotal Points in Section B: _____________

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Final Score
The final score is found by subtracting the subtotal found in Part B from the subtotal found Part A:

Points Awarded in Section A: _____________ -

Points Awarded in Section B: _____________ =

Final Score: ________

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