MEMORANDUM
To: Erika Paterson, English 301 Professor
From: Jennifer Dunbar, English 301 Student
Date: March 15, 2023
Subject: 301 Progress Report: The Implementation of Electric Bicycle and Scooter Rules on the Arbutus Greenway
As requested for assignment 2.3, this report outlines the progress of the formal report on the implementation of electric bicycle and scooter rules on the Arbutus Greenway.
Intended Audience
Engineering Services, City of Vancouver Greenways Program (contact name/title still to be confirmed)
Purpose of Report
The purpose of this report is to analyze the feasibility of increasing pedestrian safety on the Arbutus Greenway, and providing recommendations for implementing safety rules and regulations for electric bicycles and scooters.
Significance of Report:
By presenting survey results and recommendations for improving pedestrian safety on the Arbutus Greenway, this report will highlight community concerns surrounding electric bicycles and scooters, provide an opportunity to assess the feasibility of implementing safety measures, and ensure the popularity of this urban greenway continues.
Report Objectives:
The objectives of this report are:
- To assess the current design; highlighting potential areas of concern around safety
- To assess if the future phases (2 thru 4) include plans for increased safety measures
- To identify the demographics of those using the greenway
- To identify the increased use of electric bicycle and scooter use
- To identify specific areas of safety concerns by current users of the greenway
- To propose three solutions for improving pedestrian safety
- To determine the feasibility and cost of implementing the three solutions
Methods
Primary data collection will be done via an in-person survey on the Arbutus Greenway. Attached is the link to the survey questions being used to gather data for this report.
Secondary sources will include researching safety of shared urban pathways and the benefits and costs of implementing safety measures
Formal Report Outline
Attached is the link to the outline for the formal report: formal report outline
Research Plan
In order to analyze feasibility and provide effective recommendations, I plan to:
- Contact the Greenways Program to obtain an overview of current and future phases, including any available visual references
- Develop and distribute a survey to pedestrians on the Arbutus Greenway
- Observe and record pedestrian, electric bicycle and electric scooter use on the greenway over a two day period (3 hours per day)
- Analyze survey results and compile data into graphs for visual reference
- Research successful city safety plans for similar greenway spaces in Canada
- Research risk of collisions between pedestrian and motorized greenway users
- Outline the community benefits of implementing additional safety measures
- Determine the feasibility and costs of installing signage and barriers on the Arbutus Greenway
Writing Schedule
Attached is my writing schedule in preparation for the coming weeks:
Thank you for taking the time to review this progress report. I look forward to your feedback to help make any necessary improvements.
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