Evaluation Purpose and Partners
Describing the Intervention
Evaluation Design
Methodology and Data Collection
Data Analysis
Reporting and Dissemination
Your evaluation will help to…
Improve pedestrian safety in your community or state
Contribute to a growing pedestrian safety movement nationally and internationally
Identifying what works to effectively prevent pedestrian injuries and fatalities.
…put your feet to the pavement!
CDC Framework for Program Evaluation
“Create Your Evaluation Plan” is organized into six sections corresponding to the primary components that make up the Center for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC) Framework for Program Evaluation. The sections are:
In each section, you will find step-wise guidance and instruction for creating your evaluation plan. The sections and steps are provided sequentially; however, you can also move back-and-forth across steps and sections using cross-references embedded throughout the guide.
A variety of supplemental resources are referenced throughout this guide. Each resources is associated with a specific icon. Simply click on the icons embedded throughout this guide to access these resources. Types of resources are:
A comprehensive list of all resources referenced throughout the guide are also included in the Resource Center.
Don’t wait to start your evaluation plan! Try to plan your intervention and evaluation simultaneously so your partnerships and intervention are informed by current data and available evidence. You will also be better positioned to systematically track planning and implementation activities (e.g. engaging partners, advocacy) from day one.