Pamlico County Comprehensive Transportation Plan (CTP)

Pamlico County Transportation Survey

The Transportation Planning Branch (TPB) of the North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT), in cooperation with the Down East Rural Planning Organization (DERPO), is developing a transportation plan for Pamlico County. The transportation plan is a long-range plan that will be needed over the next 30 years. The survey is a means of identifying transportation issues that are important to the citizens, officials, and businesses of Pamlico County. Your input is vital in developing a plan that meets the future needs of the citizens of Pamlico County.

IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO TAKE THIS SURVEY ONLINE, PLEASE GO TO THE FOLLOWING WEBSITE ADDRESS:

http://www.surveymonkey.com/Pamlico-CTP

1. In what community of Pamlico County do you live?
(Please check only one box.)
If you do not live in a municipality/town please check the name of the municipality/town closest to which you live.

1. In what community of Pamlico County do you live? (Please check only one box.) If you do not live in a municipality/town please check the name of the municipality/town closest to which you live. Alliance Arapahoe Bayboro Florence Grantsboro Hobucken	Lowland Mesic Minnesott Beach Olympia Oriental Pamlico	Reelsboro Stonewall Vandemere Whortonsville
Other (please specify)

2. How many people live in your household, including yourself?

2. How many people live in your household, including yourself? 1

More than 10

3. Do you own a vehicle?

3. Do you own a vehicle? Yes

4. Are you concerned with safety or crash problems in your area?

4. Are you concerned with safety or crash problems in your area? Yes

If YES, please give us specific locations including the ROAD NAME, INTERSECTION and/or LANDMARK. (EXAMPLE: Due to confusing signs, speeding, crashes, safety concerns, etc.)

If YES, please give us specific locations including the ROAD NAME, INTERSECTION and/or LANDMARK. (EXAMPLE: Due to confusing signs, speeding, crashes, safety concerns, etc.) 1.
2.
3.

5. Is truck traffic a problem in your area?

5. Is truck traffic a problem in your area? Yes

If YES, please give specific locations. List ROAD NAME, INTERSECTION and/or LANDMARK.

If YES, please give specific locations. List ROAD NAME, INTERSECTION and/or LANDMARK. 1.
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3.

6. Do you use the Minnesott-Cherry Branch Ferry or the Aurora-Bayview Ferry as a method of transportation?

6. Do you use the Minnesott-Cherry Branch Ferry or the Aurora-Bayview Ferry as a method of transportation? Yes

If YES, how frequently?

	Every Day	Once a Week	Two/Three Times Per Week	Once Per Month	Once Every 6 Months	Once a Year
Minnesott-Cherry Branch	If YES, how frequently? Minnesott-Cherry Branch Every Day	Once a Week	Two/Three Times Per Week	Once Per Month	Once Every 6 Months	Once a Year
Aurora-Bayview	Aurora-Bayview Every Day	Once a Week	Two/Three Times Per Week	Once Per Month	Once Every 6 Months	Once a Year

7. To improve traffic flow on any road, we must: (Please check the box that describes the importance of the following strategies.)

	Strongly Agree	Agree	No Sure	Disagree	Strongly Disagree
A. Build additional traffic lanes	7. To improve traffic flow on any road, we must: (Please check the box that describes the importance of the following strategies.) A. Build additional traffic lanes Strongly Agree	Agree	No Sure	Disagree	Strongly Disagree
B. Control the number of driveways, cross streets and left-turn lanes	B. Control the number of driveways, cross streets and left-turn lanes Strongly Agree	Agree	No Sure	Disagree	Strongly Disagree
C. Make improvements to intersections or better traffic signal timing	C. Make improvements to intersections or better traffic signal timing Strongly Agree	Agree	No Sure	Disagree	Strongly Disagree

8. Do you find that you often have to go out of your way to get to your destination because the most direct route is too congested with traffic or is prone to flooding?

8. Do you find that you often have to go out of your way to get to your destination because the most direct route is too congested with traffic or is prone to flooding? Yes

If YES, please give examples of Specific Locations of CONGESTED ROADS

If YES, please give examples of Specific Locations of CONGESTED ROADS 1.
2.
3.

If YES, please give examples of ROADS PRONE TO FLOODING.

If YES, please give examples of ROADS PRONE TO FLOODING. 1.
2.
3.
4.
5.

9. On what roads or in what areas would you like to have IMPROVED ACCESS to and from? (Please check all that apply)

9. On what roads or in what areas would you like to have IMPROVED ACCESS to and from? (Please check all that apply) Alliance Arapahoe Bayboro Florence Grantsboro Hobucken	Lowland Minnesott Beach NC 304 NC 306 NC 55 Olympia	Oriental Reelsboro Stonewall Vandemere Whortonsville
Other (please specify)

10. How important are the following GOALS?

	Very Important	Somewhat Important	Not Sure	Somewhat Not Important	Not Important
A. INCREASED TRANSPORTATION CHOICES: More and safer opportunities to walk and/or bike to destinations	10. How important are the following GOALS? A. INCREASED TRANSPORTATION CHOICES: More and safer opportunities to walk and/or bike to destinations Very Important	Somewhat Important	Not Sure	Somewhat Not Important	Not Important
B. INCREASED PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION OPTIONS: Bus service to destinations; Park-n-Ride lots to facilitate car pooling, van-pooling and transit service.	B. INCREASED PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION OPTIONS: Bus service to destinations; Park-n-Ride lots to facilitate car pooling, van-pooling and transit service. Very Important	Somewhat Important	Not Sure	Somewhat Not Important	Not Important
C. FASTER AUTOMOBILE TRAVEL TIMES: Higher speed roads with more lanes and fewer intersections, more connector roads, less congestion	C. FASTER AUTOMOBILE TRAVEL TIMES: Higher speed roads with more lanes and fewer intersections, more connector roads, less congestion Very Important	Somewhat Important	Not Sure	Somewhat Not Important	Not Important
D. COMMUNITY AND RURAL CULTURE PRESERVATION: Keeping businesses in downtown areas preservation of existing buildings and neighborhoods, maintaining the rural culture and landscape	D. COMMUNITY AND RURAL CULTURE PRESERVATION: Keeping businesses in downtown areas preservation of existing buildings and neighborhoods, maintaining the rural culture and landscape Very Important	Somewhat Important	Not Sure	Somewhat Not Important	Not Important
E. ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION: Minimizing the impact on wetlands, streams , and wildlife areas; reducing air pollution	E. ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION: Minimizing the impact on wetlands, streams , and wildlife areas; reducing air pollution Very Important	Somewhat Important	Not Sure	Somewhat Not Important	Not Important
F. ECONOMIC GROWTH: Building or improving roads and railways to attract new businesses and to allow existing businesses to expand	F. ECONOMIC GROWTH: Building or improving roads and railways to attract new businesses and to allow existing businesses to expand Very Important	Somewhat Important	Not Sure	Somewhat Not Important	Not Important
G. SERVICE OF SPECIAL NEEDS: Better transportation services for poor, elderly, and disabled residents	G. SERVICE OF SPECIAL NEEDS: Better transportation services for poor, elderly, and disabled residents Very Important	Somewhat Important	Not Sure	Somewhat Not Important	Not Important
H. ACCESS: Better connection to employment, medical facilities, and higher education facilities	H. ACCESS: Better connection to employment, medical facilities, and higher education facilities Very Important	Somewhat Important	Not Sure	Somewhat Not Important	Not Important

11. The new transportation plan will include recommendations for new pedestrian, bicycle, and mass transit facilities. Would you use the following transportation facilities if they were built or improved?
(Please check)

A. SIDEWALKS

11. The new transportation plan will include recommendations for new pedestrian, bicycle, and mass transit facilities. Would you use the following transportation facilities if they were built or improved? (Please check) A. SIDEWALKS YES

MAYBE

If YES, give ROAD NAME, INTERSECTION OR LANDMARK.

If YES, give ROAD NAME, INTERSECTION OR LANDMARK. 1.
2.
3.

B. OFF ROAD TRAILS OR GREENWAYS FOR WALKING & BIKING?

B. OFF ROAD TRAILS OR GREENWAYS FOR WALKING & BIKING? YES

MAYBE

If YES, give ROAD NAME, INTERSECTION OR LANDMARK.

If YES, give ROAD NAME, INTERSECTION OR LANDMARK. 1.
2.
3.

C. ON-ROAD BICYCLE FACILITIES SUCH AS BIKE LANES AND WIDE-SHOULDERS?

C. ON-ROAD BICYCLE FACILITIES SUCH AS BIKE LANES AND WIDE-SHOULDERS? YES

MAYBE

If YES, give ROAD NAME, INTERSECTION OR LANDMARK.

If YES, give ROAD NAME, INTERSECTION OR LANDMARK. 1.
2.
3.

D. BUS SERVICE AROUND YOUR AREA?

D. BUS SERVICE AROUND YOUR AREA? YES

MAYBE

If YES, give ROAD NAME, INTERSECTION OR LANDMARK.

If YES, give ROAD NAME, INTERSECTION OR LANDMARK. 1.
2.
3.

E. COMMUTER RAIL?

E. COMMUTER RAIL? YES

MAYBE

If YES, give ROAD NAME, INTERSECTION OR LANDMARK.

If YES, give ROAD NAME, INTERSECTION OR LANDMARK. 1.
2.
3.

F. PARK-N-RIDE LOTS ? (Parking areas at transit stations or bus stops to facilitate the use of public transportation and carpooling.)

F. PARK-N-RIDE LOTS ? (Parking areas at transit stations or bus stops to facilitate the use of public transportation and carpooling.) YES

MAYBE

If YES, give ROAD NAME, INTERSECTION OR LANDMARK.

If YES, give ROAD NAME, INTERSECTION OR LANDMARK. 1.
2.
3.

12. What are other transporation issues in your area?

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Pamlico County Transportation Survey

1. In what community of Pamlico County do you live? (Please check only one box.)If you do not live in a municipality/town please check the name of the municipality/town closest to which you live.

2. How many people live in your household, including yourself?

3. Do you own a vehicle?

4. Are you concerned with safety or crash problems in your area?

If YES, please give us specific locations including the ROAD NAME, INTERSECTION and/or LANDMARK. (EXAMPLE: Due to confusing signs, speeding, crashes, safety concerns, etc.)

5. Is truck traffic a problem in your area?

If YES, please give specific locations. List ROAD NAME, INTERSECTION and/or LANDMARK.

6. Do you use the Minnesott-Cherry Branch Ferry or the Aurora-Bayview Ferry as a method of transportation?

If YES, how frequently?

7. To improve traffic flow on any road, we must: (Please check the box that describes the importance of the following strategies.)

8. Do you find that you often have to go out of your way to get to your destination because the most direct route is too congested with traffic or is prone to flooding?

If YES, please give examples of Specific Locations of CONGESTED ROADS

If YES, please give examples of ROADS PRONE TO FLOODING.

9. On what roads or in what areas would you like to have IMPROVED ACCESS to and from? (Please check all that apply)

10. How important are the following GOALS?

11. The new transportation plan will include recommendations for new pedestrian, bicycle, and mass transit facilities. Would you use the following transportation facilities if they were built or improved?(Please check)A. SIDEWALKS

If YES, give ROAD NAME, INTERSECTION OR LANDMARK.

B. OFF ROAD TRAILS OR GREENWAYS FOR WALKING & BIKING?

If YES, give ROAD NAME, INTERSECTION OR LANDMARK.

C. ON-ROAD BICYCLE FACILITIES SUCH AS BIKE LANES AND WIDE-SHOULDERS?

If YES, give ROAD NAME, INTERSECTION OR LANDMARK.

D. BUS SERVICE AROUND YOUR AREA?

If YES, give ROAD NAME, INTERSECTION OR LANDMARK.

E. COMMUTER RAIL?

If YES, give ROAD NAME, INTERSECTION OR LANDMARK.

F. PARK-N-RIDE LOTS ? (Parking areas at transit stations or bus stops to facilitate the use of public transportation and carpooling.)

If YES, give ROAD NAME, INTERSECTION OR LANDMARK.

12. What are other transporation issues in your area?

1. In what community of Pamlico County do you live?
(Please check only one box.)
If you do not live in a municipality/town please check the name of the municipality/town closest to which you live.

11. The new transportation plan will include recommendations for new pedestrian, bicycle, and mass transit facilities. Would you use the following transportation facilities if they were built or improved?
(Please check)

A. SIDEWALKS