changelabsolutions.org 14 Collection Methods Special Considerations Complete Parks Indicators Related Elements 1. Accessibility of parks a. Percentage of parks in the system that meet the accessibility requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act b. Percentage of streets within a half mile of parks with infrastructure that supports walking or bicycling, such as sidewalks or bike lanes c. Utilization of vehicle and bicycle parking spaces at each park (number available vs. number occupied during peak use) d. Number of people who visited a park in this system the last 3 months 2. Integration of parks and other systems or services a. Percentage of park entrances within walking distance of key destinations or amenities, such as transit stops, schools, libraries, grocery stores, medical clinics or hospitals, or shopping centers, by neighborhood b. Number of hours when a park is open and no buses or trains arrive at stops within 2 blocks of the park c. Percentage of parks programs for which participants could arrive via public transit within 30 minutes of start time and with transit stops within two blocks of park entrance d. Number of cross-promotional materials between parks and transportation systems such as a greenways network, carpools or shuttles, made available to the general public 3. Safety of routes to and through parks a. Risk of traffic-related injuries or collisions for all modes of transportation (high, medium, or low risk) b. Annual number of traffic collisions within a half mile of parks, for all modes of transportation — disaggregate people involved in collisions by age, race, income, gender, or other meaningful demographic CONNECT Safe Routes to Parks A half mile is approximately equivalent to a ten minute walk, which is considered a walkable distance by industry standards. These distance and time thresholds may vary depending on the preferences and abilities of residents and the environment, and communities should adjust their thresholds accordingly. For example, children and older adults may require more time when traveling, and in rural or suburban areas, parks and other amenities may be located further away from each other. Especially in places without a transit system, one way to measure connectivity of parks is proximity to other community amenities, however the community defines this. Although some parks may be show qualities of a Complete Park within the park boundaries, people may encounter unsafe conditions on their way to and from the park, such as high traffic volumes and wide crossings, especially in urban areas. This metric can help identify ways to prevent trafficrelated risks and enhance the park experience for users. document review audit survey mapping document review audit data analysis
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