OSHS Observation Survey

BACK TO TABLE OF CONTENTS

Outdoor Second-Hand Smoke Observations will be conducted in two types of locations: parks and sidewalks. Click the links below to jump to the survey you want to view.

Parks Observation

Click here for Parks Observation Training

1. What is the Park ID? - CAREFULLY enter the park ID

Enter the 6-digit park ID number provided with the list of parks for your route. IMPORTANT: Check to make sure you entered the 6 digits correctly.

2. What is your Coder ID?

Enter the 2-digit code assigned to you by your Lead Contact.

3. Does the actual park name match the assigned park name?

Yes
No - Enter correct name

Verify that the name of the park matches what is on your route list. If it does not, select No, and make the correction in the text field. If there is no sign with the name, then select Yes.

4. Does the actual park address match the assigned address?

Yes
No, enter the correct address

Verify that the address of the park name matches what is on your route list. If it does not, select No, and make the correction in the text field. Only enter the street number and name based on a sign If there is no sign with the address, then select Yes.

5. Are you able to access the park for observation?

Yes
No, I was asked to leave
No, I did not feel safe
Other (specify)

If at any point during the observation you need to stop, go back to question 5 to indicate what happened. The survey will end, and you can leave to go to the next place on your list.

6. Describe where you entered the park (e.g., "Main entrance on K Street.")

Sometimes a park may not have an official entrance. Other times a park may have multiple points of entry, especially if it is several blocks long. Enter the approximate location of where you entered the park. You can also include landmarks here such as, “near the playground."

7. Near where you entered, is there a sign that indicates there is no smoking or no vaping?

Yes
No

Select Yes if you see a park rules and regulations sign near entrances or paths off the sidewalk that includes information in words or pictures that smoking or vaping is not allowed. Select No if you did not see such a sign.

What are the current weather conditions?

8. What is the current cloud coverage?

Sunny
Partly sunny/cloudy
Cloudy

Select Sunny if there are no clouds in the sky. Select Partly sunny/cloudy if there are clouds in the sky. Select Cloudy if the sky is fully overcast. Alternatively, you can use the weather condition listed on your your device.

9. What is the current precipitation?

Light rain/drizzle
Fog
None

Select Light rain if the rain is light enough not to be bothersome or cause you to leave the park. (For weather heavier than light rain, the MUH should be observed on a different day). Select Fog/dew if there is are low-lying clouds of water droplets. Select None if there is no precipitation.

10. What are the current air conditions?

Windy
Light breeze
None

Select Windy if the air movement is slightly bothersome. (For stronger air conditions, the MUH should be observed on a different day.) Select Light breeze if the air movement is gentle. Select None if the air is still and there is no wind.

11. What is the current temperature? __________ °F

Before going out, you can look up the temperature for that day, write that on your field notes, and use that for all your observations for that day. Another option is to use your car's outside temperature gauge or your device's weather app to enter the temperature. Use whole numbers, no decimals. Make sure to enter the temperature in Fahrenheit (°F).

INSTRUCTIONS: Each data collector will observe 3 required amenities plus 1 additional amenity. The required amenities are play area/playground, picnic area, and area outside a restroom facility. The additional amenities are sports field, athletic court, amenity of your choice, or parking lot.

GO TO THE PLAY AREA/PLAYGROUNDS. If there are multiple playgrounds, select one most likely to have TPW

12. Is there at least one play area/playground to observe?

Yes, there is a playground, and I can observe it
Yes, there is a playground, but I cannot observe it [skip to next amenity]
No, there is not a playground [skip to next amenity]

Click here for tips on how to select the amenities to observe. Spend no more than 1-2 minutes searching for the amenity.

13. Describe the location of the play area/playground to be observed.

Describe the location of the play area/playground to be observed. To describe a location, provide information so another team can find where you conducted the observation for the next round of observations (e.g., “Playground at 15th Street near benches close to the large slide.")

Set up the observation area. Scan for the area around the playground that appears to have the most tobacco product waste. Following your training instructions, set up the observation area. Aim for 100 sq. ft. using a tape measure or strides method.

14. How many pieces of TPW are in the observation area?

Count the number of pieces of TPW in the observation area, and enter that number in the box.

Take up to 3 pictures of the examination area with some pieces of TPW (optional).

Photos show evidence of TPW and helps data collectors in future inspect the same area.

For the next questions about signs, ashtrays, and exposure to smoke, stay in this 100 sq ft area and look from that area. You do not need to walk around the entire amenity.

15. Is there a, “No smoking/No vaping,” sign nearby?

Yes
No

The sign can contain words and/or symbols to indicate that smoking, vaping, tobacco, and/or marijuana is not allowed. Click here for examples of signage.

16. Is there a, “Designated smoking/vaping area,” sign nearby?

Yes
No

The sign can contain words and/or symbols to indicate that there is a designated smoking area.

17. Is there a communal ashtray (on top of a trashcan or standalone) nearby?

Yes
No

Ashtrays are clearly used to deposit cigarette butts and sometimes contain sand. They can be connected to a trashcan or standalone. Do not count general trash cans used for everyday trash. If you are in doubt that a trashcan has an ashtray, select No.

18. During your observation, how many times did you see or smell tobacco or marijuana smoke or vapor?

0 [skip next question]
1
2
3
4
5 or more

Count how many times you saw or smelled tobacco smoke, tobacco vapor, marijuana smoke, or marijuana vapor during your observation in the 100 sq ft area. You do not need to walk around the entire amenity. Click here for guidance for counting exposure.

19. Were any of the people smoking or vaping where they could be seen by other people?

Yes
No

If you saw or smelled someone using tobacco or marijuana, you will be asked to look if there are other people around that could also be exposed. Click here for guidance for counting exposure.

GO TO THE PICNIC AREA If there are multiple picnic areas, choose the one most likely to have TPW

20. Is there at least one picnic shelter or picnic table to observe?

Yes, there is a picnic shelter or picnic table, and I can observe it
Yes, there is a picnic shelter or picnic table, but I cannot observe it [skip to next amenity]
No, there is not a picnic shelter or picnic table [skip to next amenity]

Click here for tips on how to select the amenities to observe. Spend no more than 1-2 minutes searching for the amenity.

21. Describe the location of the picnic shelter or table to be observed. To describe a location, provide information so another team can find where you conducted the observation for the next round of observations (e.g., “Picnic tables between bathroom and playground.")

Set up the observation area. Scan for the area around the picnic shelter/area that appears to have the most tobacco product waste. Following your training instructions, set up the observation area. Aim for 100 sq. ft. using a tape measure or strides method.

22. How many pieces of TPW are in the observation area?

Count the number of pieces of TPW in the observation area, and enter that number in the box.

Take up to 3 pictures of the examination area with some pieces of TPW (optional).

Photos show evidence of TPW and helps data collectors in future inspect the same area.

For the next questions about signs, ashtrays, and exposure to smoke, stay in this 100 sq ft area and look from that area. You do not need to walk around the entire amenity.

23. Is there a, “No smoking/No vaping,” sign nearby?

Yes
No

The sign can contain words and/or symbols to indicate that smoking, vaping, tobacco, and/or marijuana is not allowed. Click here for examples of signage.

24. Is there a, “Designated smoking/vaping area,” sign nearby?

Yes
No

The sign can contain words and/or symbols to indicate that there is a designated smoking area

25. Is there a communal ashtray (on top of a trashcan or standalone) nearby?

Yes
No

26. During your observation, how many times did you see or smell tobacco or marijuana smoke or vapor?

0 (skip next question)
1
2
3
4
5 or more

27. Were any of the people smoking or vaping where they could be seen by other people?

If you saw or smelled someone using tobacco or marijuana, you will be asked to look if there are other people around that could also be exposed. Click here for guidance for counting exposure.

GO TO THE AREA AROUND THE RESTROOM FACILITIES. DO NOT GO INSIDE. Only observe the area outside the restroom. Restroom facilities include permanent structures, outhouses, and porta-potties. If there are multiple restrooms, choose the one most likely to have TPW.

28. Is there at least one restroom facility to observe?

Yes, there is a restroom facility, and I can observe it
Yes, there is a restroom facility, but I cannot observe it [skip to next amenity]
No, there is not a restroom facility [skip to next amenity]

Click here for tips on how to select the amenities to observe. Spend no more than 1-2 minutes searching for the amenity.

29. Describe the location of the restroom. To describe a location, provide information so another team can find where you conducted the observation for the next round of observations (e.g., “Restroom by playground closest to 61st street.")

Set up the observation area. Scan for the area around the restroom facilities that appears to have the most tobacco product waste. Following your training instructions, set up the observation area. Aim for 100 sq. ft. using a tape measure or strides method.

30. How many pieces of TPW are in the observation area?

Count the number of pieces of TPW in the observation area, and enter that number in the box.

Take up to 3 pictures of the examination area with some pieces of TPW (optional).

Photos show evidence of TPW and helps data collectors in future inspect the same area.

For the next questions about signs, ashtrays, and exposure to smoke, stay in this 100 sq ft area and look from that area. You do not need to walk around the entire amenity.

31. Is there a, “No smoking/No vaping,” sign nearby?

Yes
No

The sign can contain words and/or symbols to indicate that smoking, vaping, tobacco, and/or marijuana is not allowed. Click here for examples of signage.

32. Is there a, “Designated smoking/vaping area,” sign nearby?

Yes
No

The sign can contain words and/or symbols to indicate that there is a designated smoking area

33. Is there a communal ashtray (on top of a trashcan or standalone) nearby?

Yes
No

34. During your observation, how many times did you see or smell tobacco or marijuana smoke or vapor?

0 (skip next question)
1
2
3
4
5 or more

35. Were any of the people smoking or vaping where they could be seen by other people?

Yes
No

If you saw or smelled someone using tobacco or marijuana, you will be asked to look if there are other people around that could also be exposed. Click here for guidance for counting exposure.

REMINDER: You just completed the 3 required amenities to visit. Pick one or more of the following additional amenities to visit: sports field, athletic court, amenity of your choice, or parking lot.

36. Is there a sports field to observe?

Yes, there is a sports field, and I can observe it
Yes, there is a sports field, but I cannot observe it [skip to next amenity]
No, there is not a sports field [skip to next amenity]

Click here for tips on how to select the amenities to observe. Spend no more than 1-2 minutes searching for the amenity.

GO TO THE SPORTS FIELD – bleachers/dugouts/team benches (e.g., baseball field, softball field, soccer field, football field) If a field lacks seating, use the field perimeter where people would sit to watch the match/game during the observation.

37. Describe the location of the sports field. To describe a location, provide information so another team can find where you conducted the observation for the next round of observations. Include if the sports field is mainly for baseball/softball, soccer, football, or another sport. (e.g., “Bleachers at baseball diamond closest to 61st Street,” "Soccer field 3.")

Set up the observation area. Scan for the area around the sports field that appears to have the most tobacco product waste. Following your training instructions, set up the observation area. Aim for 100 sq. ft. using a tape measure or strides method.

38. How many pieces of TPW are in the observation area?

Count the number of pieces of TPW in the observation area, and enter that number in the box.

Take up to 3 pictures of the examination area with some pieces of TPW (optional).

Photos show evidence of TPW and helps data collectors in future inspect the same area.

For the next questions about signs, ashtrays, and exposure to smoke, stay in this 100 sq ft area and look from that area. You do not need to walk around the entire amenity.

39. Is there a, “No smoking/No vaping,” sign nearby?

Yes
No

The sign can contain words and/or symbols to indicate that smoking, vaping, tobacco, and/or marijuana is not allowed. Click here for examples of signage.

40. Is there a, “Designated smoking/vaping area,” sign nearby?

Yes
No

The sign can contain words and/or symbols to indicate that there is a designated smoking area

41. Is there a communal ashtray (on top of a trashcan or standalone) nearby?

Yes
No

42. During your observation, how many times did you see or smell tobacco or marijuana smoke or vapor?

0 (skip next question)
1
2
3
4
5 or more

43. Were any of the people smoking or vaping where they could be seen by other people?

Yes
No

If you saw or smelled someone using tobacco or marijuana, you will be asked to look if there are other people around that could also be exposed. Click here for guidance for counting exposure.

44. Is there at least one athletic court to observe?

Yes, there is an athletic court, and I can observe it
Yes, there is an athletic court, but I cannot observe it [skip to next amenity]
No, there is not an athletic court [skip to next amenity]

Click here for tips on how to select the amenities to observe. Spend no more than 1-2 minutes searching for the amenity.

GO TO THE ATHLETIC COURTS (e.g., basketball courts, tennis courts, bocce/lawn bowling courts)

45. Describe the location of the athletic court. To describe a location, provide information so another team can find where you conducted the observation for the next round of observations. Include if the athletic court is mainly for basketball, tennis, volleyball, bocce, etc. (e.g., “Basketball half courts near 34th Street.”)

Set up the observation area. Scan for the area around the athletic courts that appears to have the most tobacco product waste. Following your training instructions, set up the observation area. Aim for 100 sq. ft. using a tape measure or strides method.

46. How many pieces of TPW are in the observation area?

Count the number of pieces of TPW in the observation area, and enter that number in the box.

Take up to 3 pictures of the examination area with some pieces of TPW (optional).

Photos show evidence of TPW and helps data collectors in future inspect the same area.

For the next questions about signs, ashtrays, and exposure to smoke, stay in this 100 sq ft area and look from that area. You do not need to walk around the entire amenity.

47. Is there a, “No smoking/No vaping,” sign nearby?

Yes
No

The sign can contain words and/or symbols to indicate that smoking, vaping, tobacco, and/or marijuana is not allowed. Click here for examples of signage.

48. Is there a, “Designated smoking/vaping area,” sign nearby?

Yes
No

The sign can contain words and/or symbols to indicate that there is a designated smoking area

49. Is there a communal ashtray (on top of a trashcan or standalone) nearby?

Yes
No

50. During your observation, how many times did you see or smell tobacco or marijuana smoke or vapor?

0 (skip next question)
1
2
3
4
5 or more

51. Were any of the people smoking or vaping where they could be seen by other people?

Yes
No

If you saw or smelled someone using tobacco or marijuana, you will be asked to look if there are other people around that could also be exposed. Click here for guidance for counting exposure.

52. Will you conduct the observation in another amenity? (e.g., entrance area, fishing area, skate park, etc.)

Yes, I will conduct the observation in: describe amenity _________
No [skip to next amenity]

GO TO THE AMENITY YOU WILL OBSERVE NEXT

53. Describe the location of the amenity. To describe a location, provide information so another team can find where you conducted the observation for the next round of observations (e.g., “Entrance on 2nd street," "other side of the playground closest to the monkey bars.")

Set up the observation area. Scan for the area around the amenity that appears to have the most tobacco product waste. Following your training instructions, set up the observation area. Aim for 100 sq. ft. using a tape measure or strides method.

54. How many pieces of TPW are in the observation area?

Count the number of pieces of TPW in the observation area, and enter that number in the box.

Take up to 3 pictures of the examination area with some pieces of TPW (optional).

Photos show evidence of TPW and helps data collectors in future inspect the same area.

For the next questions about signs, ashtrays, and exposure to smoke, stay in this 100 sq ft area and look from that area. You do not need to walk around the entire amenity.

55. Is there a, “No smoking/No vaping,” sign nearby?

Yes
No

The sign can contain words and/or symbols to indicate that smoking, vaping, tobacco, and/or marijuana is not allowed. Click here for examples of signage.

56. Is there a, “Designated smoking/vaping area,” sign nearby?

Yes
No

The sign can contain words and/or symbols to indicate that there is a designated smoking area

57. Is there a communal ashtray (on top of a trashcan or standalone) nearby?

Yes
No

58. During your observation, how many times did you see or smell tobacco or marijuana smoke or vapor?

0 (skip next question)
1
2
3
4
5 or more

59. Were any of the people smoking or vaping where they could be seen by other people?

Yes
No

If you saw or smelled someone using tobacco or marijuana, you will be asked to look if there are other people around that could also be exposed. Click here for guidance for counting exposure.

60. Is there at least one parking lot to observe?

Yes, there is a parking lot , and I can observe it
Yes, there is a parking lot , but I cannot observe it [skip to next amenity]
No, there is not a parking lot [skip to next amenity]

Click here for tips on how to select the amenities to observe. Spend no more than 1-2 minutes searching for the amenity.

GO TO THE PARKING LOT. Exclude street parking along the sides of the park. If more than one lot, choose the lot that most likely has TPW

61. Describe the location of the parking lot to be observed. To describe a location, provide information so another team can find where you conducted the observation for the next round of observations (e.g., “Parking lot near tennis court.”)

Set up the observation area. Scan for the area around the parking lot that appears to have the most tobacco product waste. Following your training instructions, set up the observation area. Aim for 100 sq. ft. using a tape measure or strides method.

62. How many pieces of TPW are in the observation area?

Count the number of pieces of TPW in the observation area, and enter that number in the box.

Take up to 3 pictures of the examination area with some pieces of TPW (optional).

Photos show evidence of TPW and helps data collectors in future inspect the same area.

For the next questions about signs, ashtrays, and exposure to smoke, stay in this 100 sq ft area and look from that area. You do not need to walk around the entire amenity.

63. Is there a, “No smoking/No vaping,” sign nearby?

Yes
No

The sign can contain words and/or symbols to indicate that smoking, vaping, tobacco, and/or marijuana is not allowed. Click here for examples of signage.

64. Is there a, “Designated smoking/vaping area,” sign nearby?

Yes
No

The sign can contain words and/or symbols to indicate that there is a designated smoking area

65. Is there a communal ashtray (on top of a trashcan or standalone) nearby?

Yes
No

66. During your observation, how many times did you see or smell tobacco or marijuana smoke or vapor?

0 (skip next question)
1
2
3
4
5 or more

67. Were any of the people smoking or vaping where they could be seen by other people?

Yes
No

If you saw or smelled someone using tobacco or marijuana, you will be asked to look if there are other people around that could also be exposed. Click here for guidance for counting exposure.

68. Did you experience any issues during the observation? (Check all that apply)

Festival or event (e.g., music festival, farmers’ market, etc.)
Sports tournament
Construction in the park
More activity due to holiday or school break
Less activity due to holiday or school break
Grounds cleaning
Other __________
None of the above

69. Comments:

This is an optional page to add any comments about this park observation.

This is the last screen. Please be sure your answers are correct before continuing. If you worked with a partner, this is a good time to check in one more time. You cannot make any changes after selecting “Done.”

Go to the beginning of the Parks Observation

BACK TO THE TABLE OF CONTENTS

Sidewalk Observation

[Note, a sidewalk or street segment is defined as the part of a street between two intersections no longer than .5 miles long. Each segment should have its own observation survey record. If you will be doing the observation on both sides of the street, start a new survey.]

Click here for the Sidewalk Observation Training

1. What is the street name?

Enter the name of the street where you were assigned to observe.

2. What is the first cross street?

Enter the name of the first cross street.

3. What is the second cross street?

Enter the name of the second cross street. If the street segment dead ends, enter “Dead End”

4. What is the city/jurisdiction?

Enter the name of the city or jurisdiction of the street.

5. Are you able to access the sidewalk for observation?

Yes
No, I was asked to leave
No, I did not feel safe
Other (specify)

If at any point during the observation you need to stop, go back to question 6 to indicate what happened. The survey will end, and you can leave to go to the next place on your list.

6. What is your Coder ID?

Enter your 2-digit code assigned to you by your point of contact.

What are the current weather conditions?

7. What is the current cloud coverage?

Sunny
Partly sunny/cloudy
Cloudy

8. What is the current precipitation?

Light rain/drizzle
Fog/dew
None

9. What are the current air conditions?

Windy
Light breeze
None

10. What is the current temperature?

11. What are the different types of usage along the street segment? (Check all that apply)

Housing - Single-family detached (non-attached, stand alone home)
Housing - Multi-family (attached home (e.g., duplex, triplex) or apartment building/condo building)
Housing - Mobile homes (mobile homes or campers, but do not count RVs or trailers temporarily parked on the street)
Commercial/Retail (stores that sell items to customers (e.g., clothing stores, convenience stores, grocery stores, book stores, etc.)
Office/Institutional (stores where people go to buy goods and services, offices for businesses, dentist, clinics, gyms, etc.)
Restaurant WITH outdoor dining near sidewalk (restaurant, café, or bar WITHOUT sidewalk seating)
Restaurant WITHOUT outdoor dining near sidewalk (restaurant, café, or bar with seating along the sidewalk, including patios on the sidewalk. Do not count if the patio is somewhere in the back of the restaurant)
Industrial (car repair, printing, factories, or other industrial uses)
Vacant/Undeveloped (vacant, empty land, but do not count parks as vacant)
Park or Recreation (parks or other recreational, outdoor spaces, but do not include gyms)
Beach (access to water)
Parking garage/parking lot (area or structure meant for parking vehicles)
School (day cares, pre-schools, K-12, adult education, continuing education, etc.)
Under construction (typically has cones, caution tape, or other signage about active construction that is clearly being worked on)
Other (specify) __________ (select to describe another type of usage that isn't included above)

12. What are the different types of TRANSPORTATION AMENITIES? (Check all that apply)

Bus stops (a bench, structure, or other place where a bus regularly stops, usually marked by a sign)
Train or light rail station/platforms (area near a sidewalk or street that allows people to board train or light rail cars)
Bike or scooter rental stations/parking (FIXED bike or scooter rental station (e.g., bikeshares like BayWheels). Do not count scooters or bikes that have been left on the sidewalk (e.g., Lime Bikes).
None of the above (select to describe another type of transportation amenity that isn't included above)

13. What are the ADDITIONAL STREET FEATURES? (Check all that apply)

Public garbage cans (a container for people to properly throw away trash)
Ashtray/smokers’ post (a container clearly used to deposit cigarette butts and sometimes contain sand)
Benches (structures for people to sit)
Water drinking fountain (dispensers of drinking water, not decorative water features)
Street vendors (food trucks)/vending machines (food for sale from a mobile food cart or vehicle, or a self-service machine to buy food)
Other
None of the above

14. What is the OVERALL BUILDING SETBACK from the sidewalk?

At edge
Within 20 feet
More than 20 feet
No buildings

Estimate how much average space there is between the front of the buildings and the sidewalk.

15. What is the condition of the sidewalk/path?

Good (very few bumps, cracks, holes)
Fair (some bumps, cracks, holes)
Poor (many bumps, cracks, holes)
Under repair

A sidewalk is Good if a stroller or shopping cart can easily be pushed along the sidewalk without jarring motions and/or it needs no repair at this time. A sidewalk is Fair if a stroller or shopping cart can easily be pushed along the sidewalk with few jarring motions and/or it only needs patches or other minor repair. A sidewalk is Poor if a stroller or shopping cart cannot be pushed along the sidewalk without many jarring motions and/or if it clearly needs to be replaced (patches would not be sufficient). A sidewalk is Under repair if there is evidence of work being done to improve the sidewalk.

16. How many trees are shading the walking area?

Many/dense
Some
None or very few

17. What is the overall cleanliness and maintenance?

Good (no litter/graffiti/broken facilities)
Fair (some litter/graffiti/broken facilities)
Poor (much litter/graffiti/broken facilities)

19. How many, “No smoking/No vaping” signs are ATTACHED TO POLES OR OTHER STREET SIGNS/BUS STOPS?

On the side of the street, count how many signs are attached to street poles or bus stop poles or shelters. The sign can include words or images to indicate that smoking or vaping is not allowed.

20. How many, “No smoking/No vaping” signs are AFFIXED TO WINDOWS OR BUILDING EXTERIORS?

On the side of the street, count how many signs are visible on the outside of a building. The sign can include words or images to indicate that smoking or vaping is not allowed.

21. Do the signs include penalties or other language-related to smoking/vaping violation (e.g., city code, ticket amount)?

Yes
No

On the side of the street, is there a sign that has information about code enforcement, citation, penalties, or other information about what would happen if someone were caught smoking or vaping in the restricted area

22. Are there, “Designated smoking/vaping area,” signs?

Yes
No

If you see a sign to identify a designated smoking area along the sidewalk, select Yes, otherwise select No.

Set up the observation area. Scan for the area on the sidewalk that appears to have the most tobacco product waste. Following your training instructions, set up the observation area. Aim for 100 sq. ft. using a tape measure or strides method.

23. Enter the approximate street number closest to the observation area.

Enter the street address for where you set up the observation area. Only enter the street number. For example, if the observation is taking place in front of “123 Main Street,” enter “123.” If there is no street address present (e.g., in front of a park), look across the street for an address and CORRECT the street address to approximate where you are on the street. For example, if you are on the sidewalk of a park on the EVEN side of the street and the building across the street is “125 Main Street," then you can correct the street address to be an even number and enter, "126."

24. How many pieces of TPW are in the observation area?

Count the number of pieces of TPW in the observation area, and enter that number in the box.

Take up to 3 pictures of the examination area with some pieces of TPW (optional).

Photos show evidence of TPW and helps data collectors in future inspect the same area.

25. During your observation, how many times did you see or smell tobacco or marijuana smoke or vapor?

0 [skip next question]
1
2
3
4
5 or more

26. Were any of the people smoking or vaping near other people?

Yes
No

If you saw or smelled someone using tobacco or marijuana, you will be asked to look if there are other people around that could also be exposed. Click here for guidance for counting exposure.

27. Did you experience any issues during the observation? (Check all that apply)

Street closed/under construction
Farmers’ market/festival
Houseless encampment
More activity due to holiday/school break
Less activity due to holiday/school break
Grounds cleaning
Other __________
None of the above

Select all ways that might have affected your observation or contributed to the TPW you saw.

28. What is the Local Lead Agency?

From the drop down menu, select the name of the Local Lead Agency. Assuming that you are collecting data for the same project, this will be the same answer every time.

29. Comments:

This is an optional page to add any comments about this sidewalk observation.

Go to the beginning of the Sidewalk Observation

Go to the beginning of the Parks Observation

Back to Table of Contents

Many pictures and survey content adapted from:

Sidewalk Observation Survey Training Clifton, K. J., Smith, A. D. L., & Rodriguez, D. (2007). The development and testing of an audit for the pedestrian environment. Landscape and urban planning, 80(1-2), 95-110.

Healthy Hawai’i Evaluation Team (2016). Pedestrian Environment Data Scan (PEDS) Audit Protocol. Honolulu: University of Hawai’i at Manoa. (adapted from Clifton et al.)