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INFORMATION AND INSTRUCTIONS <br />The Scorecard <br />alk auditors can use whichever worksheets, measurements or rating system <br />they want —so long as an explanation of the chosen method is provided. <br />Letter grades, numerical rankings or words can be used to score the audited <br />streets and spaces. <br />It's not unusual for an audit location to have a mix of positive and negative <br />features. For example, the sidewalks might be perfect for walking, but the <br />intersections are difficult to cross. If an overall rating is desired, one can be <br />provided that encompasses the observations as a whole. <br />Several worksheets in the AARP WalkAudit Tool Kit ask the auditor to select an <br />adjective that best describes the street or location's safe waIkability. The following <br />words and definitions are provided as an example. <br />Great: The area is very pedestrian -friendly and safe <br />Acceptable: The area is mostly pedestrian -friendly and safe <br />Mixed: The area is somewhat pedestrian -friendly and safe <br />Poor: The area is absolutely not pedestrian -friendly orsafe <br />Included among our worksheets is a summary sheet (opposite) for tallying, <br />calculating and listing the scores of different audit observations. ■ <br />Creative Solutions <br />VA pedestrian island, bold crosswalk, landscaped median <br />and raised brick -curbs (to prevent cars from parking and <br />impeding visibility near the crosswalk) help make San <br />Pablo Avenue safer for people walking between the small <br />city's schools, senior center and community center. <br />Emeryville, California <br />VGuardrai is and planting strips between a sidewalk and <br />street help protect pedestrians. The pictured location <br />has both as well as a visible crosswalk, school crossing <br />signage, arrows and a flashing pedestrian -activated <br />beacon that provide a collective alert to drivers. <br />Severna Park, Maryland <br />141 AARP Walk Audit Tool Kit <br />Page 59 of 89 <br />