Volunteers are still needed for the annual bicycle and pedestrian count, which started four years ago and takes place in various locations all across Washington State.

The count takes place Sept. 25, 26 and 27 and is almost entirely volunteer run. Time slots are two hours long and include a morning shift, 7-9:00 a.m., and an afternoon shift, 4-6 p.m.

Volunteers are still needed in several Ballard-area spots, including the Hiram M. Chittenden Locks, the Ballard Bridge and Shilshole Ave and 17 Ave NW.

"Past surveys showed that bicycle use is highest on trails, bridges and in downtown areas," according to a press release sent out by the Washington State Department of Transportation. "The highest pedestrian counts were recorded near universities, in downtowns, near transit stations and in neighborhoods with mixed residential and commercial areas."

For more information, including volunteer sign-ups, visit the Washington State Department of Transportation website at http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/bike/Count.htm.