1. Lompoc Walkability Assessment September 24, 2009

2. Healthy Lompoc Team Lompoc Valley Community Health Improvement Coalition

3. Observation: Ideal sidewalks accommodate multiple pedestrians and should allow two wheelchairs to pass.

4. Observation: Incomplete sidewalks make it challenging for pedestrians to safely navigate the city on foot.

5. Observation: Incomplete sidewalks and unmarked crossings create challenges for pedestrians and the disabled.

6. Observation: Railroad crossings present unique challenges for pedestrians, cyclists and motorists.

7. Observation: Additional railroad crossing signage geared towards pedestrians and cyclists would be helpful.

8. Observation: Older neighborhoods were not required to have complete sidewalks for pedestrians.

9. Observation: A lack of clearly marked bike lanes force cyclists to use unsafe paths to get around town.

10. Observation: Many alleys are missing ramps, this creates a challenge for people with strollers and the disabled.

11. Observation: Many streets are missing a sidewalk or have incomplete sidewalks on one side of the street.

12. Observation: New sidewalks added to this street greatly increased the safely of children walking to school.

13. Observation: To be effective street signage must be kept visible and not be hidden by trees or hedges.

14. Observation: Too much space between crosswalks encourages pedestrians to cross the street at unmark areas.

15. Observation: No sidewalks on either side of the streets make it dangerous for children walking to and from school.

16. Observation: New signage in “hi-vis” neon yellow is more visible than traditional safety yellow.

17. Observation: Multi-striped crossing areas are more visible than tradition two striped cross walks.

18. Observation: Crosswalks in high foot traffic areas near schools need access ramps and sidewalks on both sides.

19. Observation: This busy intersection has nice new signage but would benefit from updating the 2 stripe crosswalk.

20. Observation: Cars parked blocking the sidewalk create a hazard for pedestrians forcing them to walk in the street.

21. Observation: Simple improvements can create a much safer and walkable community for residents of Lompoc!