City of San Diego Pedestrian Master Plan Survey

1. Why do you walk? (check all that apply)

Why do you walk? (check all that apply) For recreation/exercise

To socialize

To get to/from work

To get to/from school

For shopping/errands

To get to/from transit

To walk my dog/pet

I never walk

Other (please specify)

2. How often do you walk?

	Frequency	Times per day/week/month?
Walking Frequency	How often do you walk? Walking Frequency Frequency	Times per day/week/month?

3. When do you typically walk? (check all that apply)

When do you typically walk? (check all that apply) Weekday mornings

Weekday mid-days

Weekday evenings

Weekend mornings

Weekend mid-days

Weekend evenings

4. What is the average distance you walk per week?

What is the average distance you walk per week? Under 2 Miles

2-5 Miles

6-10 Miles

More than 10 Miles

5. What type of walking facilities do you use most frequently? (select top two)

What type of walking facilities do you use most frequently? (select top two) Sidewalks (major streets)

Trails

Paved off-street walkways

Sidewalks (back streets)

Beach/Bay

6. Where do you live?

Where do you live? Nearby Intersection or Address:
ZIP Code:

7. Which of the following are problems for you when you walk, or cause you to walk less? Rank your top three problems by adding 1, 2, and 3 next to those specific problems.

	Problem	Top 3 Problems
Lack of sidewalks	Which of the following are problems for you when you walk, or cause you to walk less? Rank your top three problems by adding 1, 2, and 3 next to those specific problems. Lack of sidewalks Problem	Top 3 Problems
Wide roads/streets that are difficult to cross	Wide roads/streets that are difficult to cross Problem	Top 3 Problems
Lack of pedestrian crossing signals	Lack of pedestrian crossing signals Problem	Top 3 Problems
Pedestrian crossing signals are too short	Pedestrian crossing signals are too short Problem	Top 3 Problems
High traffic volumes	High traffic volumes Problem	Top 3 Problems
High traffic speeds	High traffic speeds Problem	Top 3 Problems
Motorists don’t stop for pedestrians	Motorists don’t stop for pedestrians Problem	Top 3 Problems
Insufficient lighting	Insufficient lighting Problem	Top 3 Problems
Concerns about crime	Concerns about crime Problem	Top 3 Problems

Other (please specify)

8. Please list any places in your neighborhood that are unsafe for walking and the reason(s) they are unsafe. List them in order of highest to lowest priority.

Please list any places in your neighborhood that are unsafe for walking and the reason(s) they are unsafe. List them in order of highest to lowest priority. #1 Location and Problem
#2 Location and Problem
#3 Location and Problem
#4 Location and Problem
#5 Location and Problem
#6 Location and Problem
#7 Location and Problem
#8 Location and Problem
#9 Location and Problem
#10 Location and Problem

9. Which of the following accessibility deficiencies are problems in your community?

Which of the following accessibility deficiencies are problems in your community? Gaps in sidewalks/no sidewalks

Missing curb ramps

Missing ramps as alternates to stairs in public places

Narrow sidewalks (less than 3 feet wide)

Sidewalk obstructions (e.g. utility poles)

Accessible signals at signalized intersections

Steep cross slopes

Steep running slopes

Slopes at driveways

10. Please list any locations in your community where the deficiencies listed in question 9 are a problem and describe the type of problem. List them in order of highest to lowest priority.

Please list any locations in your community where the deficiencies listed in question 9 are a problem and describe the type of problem. List them in order of highest to lowest priority. #1 Location and Problem
#2 Location and Problem
#3 Location and Problem
#4 Location and Problem
#5 Location and Problem
#6 Location and Problem
#7 Location and Problem
#8 Location and Problem
#9 Location and Problem
#10 Location and Problem

11. Do any of the following barriers cause you to walk out of your way or prevent you from walking to destinations?

Do any of the following barriers cause you to walk out of your way or prevent you from walking to destinations? Canyons or other topographical barriers

Freeways/freeway interchanges

Large blocks that you have to walk around

Large areas without sidewalks

Long blocks without connections to other sidewalks

Cul-de-sacs

Other (please specify)

12. Do any of the following barriers prevent you from walking to work, school, for errands, to transit or for recreation?

Do any of the following barriers prevent you from walking to work, school, for errands, to transit or for recreation? Canyons or other topographical barriers

Freeways/freeway interchanges

Large blocks or areas without sidewalks

Long blocks without connections to other sidewalks

Cul-de-sacs

Other (please specify)

13. Are there destinations in your community you would like to walk to but can’t? If yes, please list them below and in order of highest to lowest priority:

Are there destinations in your community you would like to walk to but can’t? If yes, please list them below and in order of highest to lowest priority: #1 Destination
#2 Destination
#3 Destination
#4 Destination

14. Do you have trouble walking to/from any of the communities surrounding your community? If yes, which communities?

Do you have trouble walking to/from any of the communities surrounding your community? If yes, which communities?

15. On a scale from 1 to 4, with 1 indicating strongly agree and 4 indicating strongly disagree, please tell us about your general impressions of walking in your neighborhood.

	Strongly Agree	Agree	Disagree	Strongly Disagree
There is enough buffer between sidewalks and moving traffic.	On a scale from 1 to 4, with 1 indicating strongly agree and 4 indicating strongly disagree, please tell us about your general impressions of walking in your neighborhood. There is enough buffer between sidewalks and moving traffic. Strongly Agree	Agree	Disagree	Strongly Disagree
Sidewalks are clear of obstructions.	Sidewalks are clear of obstructions. Strongly Agree	Agree	Disagree	Strongly Disagree
Destinations are within walking distance.	Destinations are within walking distance. Strongly Agree	Agree	Disagree	Strongly Disagree
The sidewalks are in good condition.	The sidewalks are in good condition. Strongly Agree	Agree	Disagree	Strongly Disagree
The sidewalks are wide enough.	The sidewalks are wide enough. Strongly Agree	Agree	Disagree	Strongly Disagree
The sidewalks are clean.	The sidewalks are clean. Strongly Agree	Agree	Disagree	Strongly Disagree
There is enough lighting.	There is enough lighting. Strongly Agree	Agree	Disagree	Strongly Disagree
There is enough shade on my walks.	There is enough shade on my walks. Strongly Agree	Agree	Disagree	Strongly Disagree
My walk is aesthetically pleasing.	My walk is aesthetically pleasing. Strongly Agree	Agree	Disagree	Strongly Disagree
There are amenities for walkers such as benches and drinking fountains.	There are amenities for walkers such as benches and drinking fountains. Strongly Agree	Agree	Disagree	Strongly Disagree

16. What would make walking in your neighborhood more pleasant (for example: more trees, benches, wider sidewalks, better lighting)?

What would make walking in your neighborhood more pleasant (for example: more trees, benches, wider sidewalks, better lighting)?

17. Please rate your preference for the following types of pedestrian improvements.

	Lowest priority	Somewhat of a priority	More of a priority	Highest priority
Infill of sidewalk gaps	Please rate your preference for the following types of pedestrian improvements. Infill of sidewalk gaps Lowest priority	Somewhat of a priority	More of a priority	Highest priority
Improvements to crosswalks that are uncontrolled or difficult to cross	Improvements to crosswalks that are uncontrolled or difficult to cross Lowest priority	Somewhat of a priority	More of a priority	Highest priority
Adding or improving signalized intersections	Adding or improving signalized intersections Lowest priority	Somewhat of a priority	More of a priority	Highest priority
Adding or improving pedestrian signage	Adding or improving pedestrian signage Lowest priority	Somewhat of a priority	More of a priority	Highest priority
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) improvements	Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) improvements Lowest priority	Somewhat of a priority	More of a priority	Highest priority
Traffic calming projects	Traffic calming projects Lowest priority	Somewhat of a priority	More of a priority	Highest priority
Safe Routes to School programs	Safe Routes to School programs Lowest priority	Somewhat of a priority	More of a priority	Highest priority
Pedestrian awareness and education campaigns	Pedestrian awareness and education campaigns Lowest priority	Somewhat of a priority	More of a priority	Highest priority

Other (please specify)

18. Other comments about pedestrian issues in your neighborhood or other San Diego areas:

Other comments about pedestrian issues in your neighborhood or other San Diego areas:

Thank you for completing the City of San Diego Pedestrian Master Plan survey!