Over the last two years, many of the count locations have seen significant improvements from a batch of new sharrows to the freshly painted bike lanes on 7th Street. This second round of the Bike Count is vital because beyond pinpointing the busiest intersections, for the first time we will be able to track changes in ridership. We have the opportunity to collect the hard data to show the positive effects of improved bicycle and pedestrian infrastructure, and to continue advocating for more projects.
The more volunteers we have, the more data we can collect and the more improvements we can make! We need your help to get out and count again. We'll be conducting counts during the week of September 12th and holding orientations sessions across the city on Saturday, September 10th. The following shifts are available for over 50 locations:
Foothill Transit CEO Doran Barnes credits their successes to a "commitment to community," a "spirit of innovation," and fruitful collaborations with numerous partners
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