Volunteers needed for annual state bicycle and pedestrian count

Every autumn for the past four years, a troop of volunteers armed with clipboards and tally sheets have taken to the streets to count the number of people who walk or ride bicycles to their destinations. Volunteers are needed again this September to capture a snapshot of walking and bicycling in communities across Washington state.

August 21, 2012 2:16 pm

Every autumn for the past four years, a troop of volunteers armed with clipboards and tally sheets have taken to the streets to count the number of people who walk or ride bicycles to their destinations. Volunteers are needed again this September to capture a snapshot of walking and bicycling in communities across Washington state.

The Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) and the Cascade Bicycle Club are seeking more than 300 volunteers to help conduct the fifth annual bicycle and pedestrian survey. Organizations like FeetFirst and the Bicycle Alliance of Washington will also participate to help count the numbers of people bicycling and walking on paths, bike lanes, sidewalks, and other facilities on Sept. 25, 26 and 27.

Those who are interested in helping can learn more by visiting WSDOT’s Bicycling Web site, http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/bike/, or by contacting Cascade Bicycle Club at tessa.greegor@cascadebicycleclub.org or (206) 204-0913.