PUBLIC TRANSIT ROUTE SAFETY AUDIT CHECKLIST TEMPLATE

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--- ROUTE OVERVIEW & PLANNING ---
[ ] Route Name/Identifier
[ ] Date of Last Route Review
[ ] Average Daily Ridership (Estimate)
[ ] Description of Route's Purpose/Function
[ ] Route Type (e.g., Express, Local, Commuter) (Express, Local, Commuter, Other)
[ ] Starting Point GPS Coordinates
[ ] Ending Point GPS Coordinates

--- ROADWAY CONDITIONS ---
[ ] Pavement Condition Rating (1-5, 5 being excellent)
[ ] Road Surface Type (Asphalt, Concrete, Gravel, Other)
[ ] Describe any visible road damage (cracks, potholes, etc.)
[ ] Lane Markings Condition (Excellent, Good, Fair, Poor)
[ ] Road Width (meters)
[ ] Note any unusual or unexpected conditions observed.
[ ] Signage Condition (Excellent, Good, Fair, Poor)

--- PEDESTRIAN & CYCLIST SAFETY ---
[ ] Estimated Pedestrian Volume (per hour)
[ ] Estimated Cyclist Volume (per hour)
[ ] Presence of Marked Crosswalks? (Yes, No, Partial)
[ ] Condition of Crosswalk Markings? (Excellent, Good, Fair, Poor)
[ ] Potential Conflicts? (Blind corners, Limited visibility, High pedestrian/cyclist speed, Vehicle turning movements, Shared roadways, None)
[ ] Describe any observed pedestrian/cyclist behavior patterns (e.g., jaywalking)
[ ] Location of observed high-risk pedestrian/cyclist activity
[ ] Presence of Bike Lanes? (Yes, No, Shared Roadway)

--- TRAFFIC SIGNAL TIMING & COORDINATION ---
[ ] Cycle Length (Seconds)
[ ] Phase Duration (Seconds) - Phase 1
[ ] Phase Duration (Seconds) - Phase 2
[ ] Phase Duration (Seconds) - Phase 3
[ ] Signal Head Condition (Excellent, Good, Fair, Poor)
[ ] Detector Functionality (Functional, Malfunctioning, Not Present)
[ ] Time of Observation
[ ] Notes on Timing/Coordination

--- INTERSECTION SAFETY ---
[ ] Vehicle Clearance Distance (feet)
[ ] Turning Radius Adequacy (Adequate, Insufficient, Needs Evaluation)
[ ] Potential Hazards Present (Limited Visibility, Pedestrian Jaywalking, Heavy Truck Traffic, Poor Road Markings, Unprotected Left Turn, None)
[ ] Describe any observed pedestrian behavior issues.
[ ] Traffic Signal Visibility (Excellent, Good, Fair, Poor)
[ ] Last Signal Timing Review Date
[ ] GPS Coordinates of Intersection
[ ] Average Vehicle Speed Near Intersection (MPH)

--- BUS STOP/STATION ACCESSIBILITY & SAFETY ---
[ ] Bus Stop/Station GPS Coordinates
[ ] Kerb Height (inches)
[ ] Ramp Slope (%)
[ ] Accessible Features Present? (Ramp, Tactile Paving, Accessible Signage, Level Boarding, Accessible Seating, None)
[ ] Description of Accessibility Issues (if any)
[ ] Lighting Adequacy at Bus Stop/Station? (Adequate, Insufficient, N/A)
[ ] Shelter Condition? (Good, Fair, Poor, N/A)
[ ] Inspector Signature

--- OBSTRUCTION & VISIBILITY ---
[ ] Distance to Nearest Obstruction (feet)
[ ] Description of Obstruction (e.g., overgrown vegetation, parked vehicles)
[ ] Type of Obstruction (Vegetation, Parked Vehicle, Construction Equipment, Signage Obstruction, Other)
[ ] Visibility Impairment Level (Minor, Moderate, Severe)
[ ] Photo of Obstruction (optional)
[ ] Distance to Intersection (feet)
[ ] Description of Impact on Driver Visibility

--- EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS ---
[ ] Emergency Contact Response Time (minutes)
[ ] Last Emergency Drill Date
[ ] Time of Last Emergency Drill
[ ] Summary of Drill Findings & Corrective Actions
[ ] Emergency Route Designation Status (Designated, Under Review, Not Designated)
[ ] Emergency Route Map (PDF/Image)
[ ] Description of Communication Protocols for Emergencies
[ ] Availability of First Aid Kits (Yes, No, Partial)

--- LIGHTING & SIGNAGE ---
[ ] Streetlight Intensity (Lux)
[ ] Streetlight Condition (Working, Damaged, Malfunctioning, Missing)
[ ] Signage Visibility (Excellent, Good, Fair, Poor)
[ ] Signage Condition (Intact, Faded, Damaged, Missing)
[ ] Notes on Signage Condition (e.g., graffiti, obstructions)
[ ] Photographic Evidence of Signage Issues

--- COMMUNITY FEEDBACK & CONCERNS ---
[ ] Summary of Community Feedback Received
[ ] Number of Complaints/Concerns Received
[ ] Primary Concern Category (e.g., Speeding, Near Misses, Pedestrian Safety) (Speeding, Near Misses, Pedestrian Safety, Driver Behavior, Road Surface, Signage/Markings, Other)
[ ] Location of Reported Concern (if applicable)
[ ] Date of Reported Concern
[ ] Related Issues (select all that apply) (Visibility Concerns, Traffic Congestion, Driver Awareness, Road Layout, Pedestrian Flow)
[ ] Supporting Documentation (e.g., Photos, Videos)

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