Thank you for participating in this survey designed to help guide the trail planning for the town of Sturbridge. This survey should take 5-8 minutes.

1. Please rate the following statements regarding trails in general (natural surface, singletrack, hiking, greenways, paved, winter, etc.).

	Strongly Agree	Moderately Agree	Neutral	Moderately Disagree	Strongly Disagree
Trails promote a healthy lifestyle and higher quality of life.	*Please rate the following statements regarding trails in general (natural surface, singletrack, hiking, greenways, paved, winter, etc.). Trails promote a healthy lifestyle and higher quality of life. Strongly Agree	Trails promote a healthy lifestyle and higher quality of life. Moderately Agree	Trails promote a healthy lifestyle and higher quality of life. Neutral	Trails promote a healthy lifestyle and higher quality of life. Moderately Disagree	Trails promote a healthy lifestyle and higher quality of life. Strongly Disagree
Trails are an important piece in addressing childhood obesity.	Trails are an important piece in addressing childhood obesity. Strongly Agree	Trails are an important piece in addressing childhood obesity. Moderately Agree	Trails are an important piece in addressing childhood obesity. Neutral	Trails are an important piece in addressing childhood obesity. Moderately Disagree	Trails are an important piece in addressing childhood obesity. Strongly Disagree
Trails allow users to connect with nature.	Trails allow users to connect with nature. Strongly Agree	Trails allow users to connect with nature. Moderately Agree	Trails allow users to connect with nature. Neutral	Trails allow users to connect with nature. Moderately Disagree	Trails allow users to connect with nature. Strongly Disagree
Trails tourism is an important tool for economical development in Sturbridge.	Trails tourism is an important tool for economical development in Sturbridge. Strongly Agree	Trails tourism is an important tool for economical development in Sturbridge. Moderately Agree	Trails tourism is an important tool for economical development in Sturbridge. Neutral	Trails tourism is an important tool for economical development in Sturbridge. Moderately Disagree	Trails tourism is an important tool for economical development in Sturbridge. Strongly Disagree
Trails are central to recreation.	Trails are central to recreation. Strongly Agree	Trails are central to recreation. Moderately Agree	Trails are central to recreation. Neutral	Trails are central to recreation. Moderately Disagree	Trails are central to recreation. Strongly Disagree
Trails are important for transportation means.	Trails are important for transportation means. Strongly Agree	Trails are important for transportation means. Moderately Agree	Trails are important for transportation means. Neutral	Trails are important for transportation means. Moderately Disagree	Trails are important for transportation means. Strongly Disagree
Trails provide an important venue for learning about history and culture.	Trails provide an important venue for learning about history and culture. Strongly Agree	Trails provide an important venue for learning about history and culture. Moderately Agree	Trails provide an important venue for learning about history and culture. Neutral	Trails provide an important venue for learning about history and culture. Moderately Disagree	Trails provide an important venue for learning about history and culture. Strongly Disagree
Trails provide an important venue for learning about ecology and nature.	Trails provide an important venue for learning about ecology and nature. Strongly Agree	Trails provide an important venue for learning about ecology and nature. Moderately Agree	Trails provide an important venue for learning about ecology and nature. Neutral	Trails provide an important venue for learning about ecology and nature. Moderately Disagree	Trails provide an important venue for learning about ecology and nature. Strongly Disagree

Other (please specify)

2. Which of the following outdoor recreational activities did you and/or your family participate in at least FOUR times in the last year? Please check all that apply.

Which of the following outdoor recreational activities did you and/or your family participate in at least FOUR times in the last year? Please check all that apply. Power boating Horseback Riding Walking Road Biking Canoeing/Kayaking Rock climbing Backpacking	Riding ATV's Nordic/Cross-Country Skiing Trail Running Wildlife/Bird watching Fishing Snowmobiling Alpine Skiing/Snowboarding	Off-road motorcycling Hunting Hiking Mountain Biking Camping Snowshoeing
Other (please specify)

3. Do you use any of the trails in Sturbridge?

Do you use any of the trails in Sturbridge? Yes

4. If yes, how often do you use trails?

If yes, how often do you use trails? Daily

4-6 times per week

2-3 times per week

Once a week

Twice a month

Once a month

Four times per year

Once a year

5. If you do NOT use the trails in Sturbridge, why not? Choose all that apply.

If you do NOT use the trails in Sturbridge, why not? Choose all that apply. The trails are hard to navigate

I do not know where the trails are

There are not enough miles of trails

I'm looking for a different type of trail

I don't use any trails for recreation or exercise

I don't want to drive to recreate

Please review the following pictures of different types of trails (from all over the US). Below the pictures, we will ask you to rank the types of trails as to your desired trail experience.

1. Bikeway

2. Greenway/Paved Trail

3. Stone-Surfaced Greenway Trail (10-12' wide)

4. Stone-Surfaced Woodland Trail

5. Narrow Natural Surface Trail

6. Water Trails/Access to Water

6. How highly do you value recreation on the following trails, depicted above?

	Extremely Desirable	Very Desirable	Moderately Desirable	Slightly Desirable	Not at all Desirable
Bikeway (4-8' wide shoulder on roadways)	*How highly do you value recreation on the following trails, depicted above? Bikeway (4-8' wide shoulder on roadways) Extremely Desirable	Bikeway (4-8' wide shoulder on roadways) Very Desirable	Bikeway (4-8' wide shoulder on roadways) Moderately Desirable	Bikeway (4-8' wide shoulder on roadways) Slightly Desirable	Bikeway (4-8' wide shoulder on roadways) Not at all Desirable
Greenway/Paved Trail (10-12' wide)	Greenway/Paved Trail (10-12' wide) Extremely Desirable	Greenway/Paved Trail (10-12' wide) Very Desirable	Greenway/Paved Trail (10-12' wide) Moderately Desirable	Greenway/Paved Trail (10-12' wide) Slightly Desirable	Greenway/Paved Trail (10-12' wide) Not at all Desirable
Stone-surfaced Greenway Trail (10-12' wide)	Stone-surfaced Greenway Trail (10-12' wide) Extremely Desirable	Stone-surfaced Greenway Trail (10-12' wide) Very Desirable	Stone-surfaced Greenway Trail (10-12' wide) Moderately Desirable	Stone-surfaced Greenway Trail (10-12' wide) Slightly Desirable	Stone-surfaced Greenway Trail (10-12' wide) Not at all Desirable
Stone-surfaced Woodland Trail (4-6' wide)	Stone-surfaced Woodland Trail (4-6' wide) Extremely Desirable	Stone-surfaced Woodland Trail (4-6' wide) Very Desirable	Stone-surfaced Woodland Trail (4-6' wide) Moderately Desirable	Stone-surfaced Woodland Trail (4-6' wide) Slightly Desirable	Stone-surfaced Woodland Trail (4-6' wide) Not at all Desirable
Narrow Natural Surface Trail (2-4' wide)	Narrow Natural Surface Trail (2-4' wide) Extremely Desirable	Narrow Natural Surface Trail (2-4' wide) Very Desirable	Narrow Natural Surface Trail (2-4' wide) Moderately Desirable	Narrow Natural Surface Trail (2-4' wide) Slightly Desirable	Narrow Natural Surface Trail (2-4' wide) Not at all Desirable
Water Trails/Access to Water	Water Trails/Access to Water Extremely Desirable	Water Trails/Access to Water Very Desirable	Water Trails/Access to Water Moderately Desirable	Water Trails/Access to Water Slightly Desirable	Water Trails/Access to Water Not at all Desirable

7. Please rank your opinion on the need of the following aspects of BIKEWAY/WALKING FACILITIES in Sturbridge (Picture 1).

	Very Positive	Somewhat Positive	Neutral	Somewhat Negative	Very Negative
Safe Bike Lanes (striped and signed)	*Please rank your opinion on the need of the following aspects of BIKEWAY/WALKING FACILITIES in Sturbridge (Picture 1). Safe Bike Lanes (striped and signed) Very Positive	Safe Bike Lanes (striped and signed) Somewhat Positive	Safe Bike Lanes (striped and signed) Neutral	Safe Bike Lanes (striped and signed) Somewhat Negative	Safe Bike Lanes (striped and signed) Very Negative
Connected Sidewalks (used for transportation)	Connected Sidewalks (used for transportation) Very Positive	Connected Sidewalks (used for transportation) Somewhat Positive	Connected Sidewalks (used for transportation) Neutral	Connected Sidewalks (used for transportation) Somewhat Negative	Connected Sidewalks (used for transportation) Very Negative
Car-Free Route to School (combination of trails, sidewalks, bike lanes)	Car-Free Route to School (combination of trails, sidewalks, bike lanes) Very Positive	Car-Free Route to School (combination of trails, sidewalks, bike lanes) Somewhat Positive	Car-Free Route to School (combination of trails, sidewalks, bike lanes) Neutral	Car-Free Route to School (combination of trails, sidewalks, bike lanes) Somewhat Negative	Car-Free Route to School (combination of trails, sidewalks, bike lanes) Very Negative
Wide Street Shoulders for Bikers	Wide Street Shoulders for Bikers Very Positive	Wide Street Shoulders for Bikers Somewhat Positive	Wide Street Shoulders for Bikers Neutral	Wide Street Shoulders for Bikers Somewhat Negative	Wide Street Shoulders for Bikers Very Negative
Designed pedestrian/bike crossings (striped, signed, cross-walks)	Designed pedestrian/bike crossings (striped, signed, cross-walks) Very Positive	Designed pedestrian/bike crossings (striped, signed, cross-walks) Somewhat Positive	Designed pedestrian/bike crossings (striped, signed, cross-walks) Neutral	Designed pedestrian/bike crossings (striped, signed, cross-walks) Somewhat Negative	Designed pedestrian/bike crossings (striped, signed, cross-walks) Very Negative

8. Please rank your opinion on the need of the following aspects of a GREENWAY in Sturbridge. A GREENWAY is defined as a wide trail (2 or more people side by side) that is either PAVED or STONE SURFACED and is not steep (Pictures 2 & 3).

	Very Positive	Somewhat Positive	Neutral	Somewhat Negative	Very Negative
A wide trail to safely walk side by side with friends	*Please rank your opinion on the need of the following aspects of a GREENWAY in Sturbridge. A GREENWAY is defined as a wide trail (2 or more people side by side) that is either PAVED or STONE SURFACED and is not steep (Pictures 2 & 3). A wide trail to safely walk side by side with friends Very Positive	A wide trail to safely walk side by side with friends Somewhat Positive	A wide trail to safely walk side by side with friends Neutral	A wide trail to safely walk side by side with friends Somewhat Negative	A wide trail to safely walk side by side with friends Very Negative
Non-strenuous exercise opportunity that is car-free	Non-strenuous exercise opportunity that is car-free Very Positive	Non-strenuous exercise opportunity that is car-free Somewhat Positive	Non-strenuous exercise opportunity that is car-free Neutral	Non-strenuous exercise opportunity that is car-free Somewhat Negative	Non-strenuous exercise opportunity that is car-free Very Negative
Easy access to interesting natural and cultural areas	Easy access to interesting natural and cultural areas Very Positive	Easy access to interesting natural and cultural areas Somewhat Positive	Easy access to interesting natural and cultural areas Neutral	Easy access to interesting natural and cultural areas Somewhat Negative	Easy access to interesting natural and cultural areas Very Negative
Safe scenic trail along the river	Safe scenic trail along the river Very Positive	Safe scenic trail along the river Somewhat Positive	Safe scenic trail along the river Neutral	Safe scenic trail along the river Somewhat Negative	Safe scenic trail along the river Very Negative
Family friendly, car-free, biking opportunity	Family friendly, car-free, biking opportunity Very Positive	Family friendly, car-free, biking opportunity Somewhat Positive	Family friendly, car-free, biking opportunity Neutral	Family friendly, car-free, biking opportunity Somewhat Negative	Family friendly, car-free, biking opportunity Very Negative

9. Please rank your opinion on the need of the following aspects of a STONE SURFACED WOODLAND TRAIL and a NARROW NATURAL SURFACE TRAIL in Sturbridge. A STONE SURFACED WOODLAND TRAIL is in the woods and wide enough to walk side by side (Picture 4). A NARROW NATURAL SURFACE TRAIL is defined as a narrow trail (singletrack) that has a natural dirt surface(i.e. hiking/mountain biking trail)(Picture 5).

	Very Positive	Somewhat Positive	Neutral	Somewhat Negative	Very Negative
Access to nature	*Please rank your opinion on the need of the following aspects of a STONE SURFACED WOODLAND TRAIL and a NARROW NATURAL SURFACE TRAIL in Sturbridge. A STONE SURFACED WOODLAND TRAIL is in the woods and wide enough to walk side by side (Picture 4). A NARROW NATURAL SURFACE TRAIL is defined as a narrow trail (singletrack) that has a natural dirt surface(i.e. hiking/mountain biking trail)(Picture 5). Access to nature Very Positive	Access to nature Somewhat Positive	Access to nature Neutral	Access to nature Somewhat Negative	Access to nature Very Negative
Bird/wildlife viewing	Bird/wildlife viewing Very Positive	Bird/wildlife viewing Somewhat Positive	Bird/wildlife viewing Neutral	Bird/wildlife viewing Somewhat Negative	Bird/wildlife viewing Very Negative
Vigorous trail-based exercise	Vigorous trail-based exercise Very Positive	Vigorous trail-based exercise Somewhat Positive	Vigorous trail-based exercise Neutral	Vigorous trail-based exercise Somewhat Negative	Vigorous trail-based exercise Very Negative
The opportunity to test your skills (hiking, running, or biking)	The opportunity to test your skills (hiking, running, or biking) Very Positive	The opportunity to test your skills (hiking, running, or biking) Somewhat Positive	The opportunity to test your skills (hiking, running, or biking) Neutral	The opportunity to test your skills (hiking, running, or biking) Somewhat Negative	The opportunity to test your skills (hiking, running, or biking) Very Negative
An educational opportunity through signage and interpretation	An educational opportunity through signage and interpretation Very Positive	An educational opportunity through signage and interpretation Somewhat Positive	An educational opportunity through signage and interpretation Neutral	An educational opportunity through signage and interpretation Somewhat Negative	An educational opportunity through signage and interpretation Very Negative
An opportunity for solitude	An opportunity for solitude Very Positive	An opportunity for solitude Somewhat Positive	An opportunity for solitude Neutral	An opportunity for solitude Somewhat Negative	An opportunity for solitude Very Negative

10. Please rank your opinion on the need of the following aspects of WATER TRAILS and ACCESS TO WATER in Sturbridge. WATER TRAILS are defined as a river or across a body of water such as a lake for people using kayaks, canoes, or small boats including launch and landing sites and fishing areas (Picture 6).

	Very Positive	Somewhat Positive	Neutral	Somewhat Negative	Very Negative
More and easier access to the Great Ponds of Sturbridge	*Please rank your opinion on the need of the following aspects of WATER TRAILS and ACCESS TO WATER in Sturbridge. WATER TRAILS are defined as a river or across a body of water such as a lake for people using kayaks, canoes, or small boats including launch and landing sites and fishing areas (Picture 6). More and easier access to the Great Ponds of Sturbridge Very Positive	More and easier access to the Great Ponds of Sturbridge Somewhat Positive	More and easier access to the Great Ponds of Sturbridge Neutral	More and easier access to the Great Ponds of Sturbridge Somewhat Negative	More and easier access to the Great Ponds of Sturbridge Very Negative
Canoe and kayak access to the Quinebaug River	Canoe and kayak access to the Quinebaug River Very Positive	Canoe and kayak access to the Quinebaug River Somewhat Positive	Canoe and kayak access to the Quinebaug River Neutral	Canoe and kayak access to the Quinebaug River Somewhat Negative	Canoe and kayak access to the Quinebaug River Very Negative
Riverside Parks/Gathering Areas	Riverside Parks/Gathering Areas Very Positive	Riverside Parks/Gathering Areas Somewhat Positive	Riverside Parks/Gathering Areas Neutral	Riverside Parks/Gathering Areas Somewhat Negative	Riverside Parks/Gathering Areas Very Negative
More fishing opportunities and fishing access along the shore of area streams	More fishing opportunities and fishing access along the shore of area streams Very Positive	More fishing opportunities and fishing access along the shore of area streams Somewhat Positive	More fishing opportunities and fishing access along the shore of area streams Neutral	More fishing opportunities and fishing access along the shore of area streams Somewhat Negative	More fishing opportunities and fishing access along the shore of area streams Very Negative

11. Please rate the following statements about the vision of trails in Sturbridge.

	Strongly Agree	Moderately Agree	Neutral	Moderately Disagree	Strongly Disagree
Trails tourism in Sturbridge can have a positive economic impact to our community.	*Please rate the following statements about the vision of trails in Sturbridge. Trails tourism in Sturbridge can have a positive economic impact to our community. Strongly Agree	Trails tourism in Sturbridge can have a positive economic impact to our community. Moderately Agree	Trails tourism in Sturbridge can have a positive economic impact to our community. Neutral	Trails tourism in Sturbridge can have a positive economic impact to our community. Moderately Disagree	Trails tourism in Sturbridge can have a positive economic impact to our community. Strongly Disagree
Continuous sidewalks, Bikeways/greenway/trail access, and a focus on the Quinebaug River along the Fiskdale/Rte. 20 shopping district would make Sturbridge a more liveable community.	Continuous sidewalks, Bikeways/greenway/trail access, and a focus on the Quinebaug River along the Fiskdale/Rte. 20 shopping district would make Sturbridge a more liveable community. Strongly Agree	Continuous sidewalks, Bikeways/greenway/trail access, and a focus on the Quinebaug River along the Fiskdale/Rte. 20 shopping district would make Sturbridge a more liveable community. Moderately Agree	Continuous sidewalks, Bikeways/greenway/trail access, and a focus on the Quinebaug River along the Fiskdale/Rte. 20 shopping district would make Sturbridge a more liveable community. Neutral	Continuous sidewalks, Bikeways/greenway/trail access, and a focus on the Quinebaug River along the Fiskdale/Rte. 20 shopping district would make Sturbridge a more liveable community. Moderately Disagree	Continuous sidewalks, Bikeways/greenway/trail access, and a focus on the Quinebaug River along the Fiskdale/Rte. 20 shopping district would make Sturbridge a more liveable community. Strongly Disagree
Sturbridge could be a regional destination for trail-based outdoor recreation.	Sturbridge could be a regional destination for trail-based outdoor recreation. Strongly Agree	Sturbridge could be a regional destination for trail-based outdoor recreation. Moderately Agree	Sturbridge could be a regional destination for trail-based outdoor recreation. Neutral	Sturbridge could be a regional destination for trail-based outdoor recreation. Moderately Disagree	Sturbridge could be a regional destination for trail-based outdoor recreation. Strongly Disagree
A new Sturbridge trail system could draw visitors from both MA and CT.	A new Sturbridge trail system could draw visitors from both MA and CT. Strongly Agree	A new Sturbridge trail system could draw visitors from both MA and CT. Moderately Agree	A new Sturbridge trail system could draw visitors from both MA and CT. Neutral	A new Sturbridge trail system could draw visitors from both MA and CT. Moderately Disagree	A new Sturbridge trail system could draw visitors from both MA and CT. Strongly Disagree
Sturbridge has enough safe and accessible walking and biking opportunities.	Sturbridge has enough safe and accessible walking and biking opportunities. Strongly Agree	Sturbridge has enough safe and accessible walking and biking opportunities. Moderately Agree	Sturbridge has enough safe and accessible walking and biking opportunities. Neutral	Sturbridge has enough safe and accessible walking and biking opportunities. Moderately Disagree	Sturbridge has enough safe and accessible walking and biking opportunities. Strongly Disagree
Sturbridge needs a plan to bring in more tourists and highlight the area's natural resources.	Sturbridge needs a plan to bring in more tourists and highlight the area's natural resources. Strongly Agree	Sturbridge needs a plan to bring in more tourists and highlight the area's natural resources. Moderately Agree	Sturbridge needs a plan to bring in more tourists and highlight the area's natural resources. Neutral	Sturbridge needs a plan to bring in more tourists and highlight the area's natural resources. Moderately Disagree	Sturbridge needs a plan to bring in more tourists and highlight the area's natural resources. Strongly Disagree
Car-free access/safe bike access (i.e. sidewalks, lighted crosswalks) to Burgess Elementary School would lead to many more children walking or biking to school	Car-free access/safe bike access (i.e. sidewalks, lighted crosswalks) to Burgess Elementary School would lead to many more children walking or biking to school Strongly Agree	Car-free access/safe bike access (i.e. sidewalks, lighted crosswalks) to Burgess Elementary School would lead to many more children walking or biking to school Moderately Agree	Car-free access/safe bike access (i.e. sidewalks, lighted crosswalks) to Burgess Elementary School would lead to many more children walking or biking to school Neutral	Car-free access/safe bike access (i.e. sidewalks, lighted crosswalks) to Burgess Elementary School would lead to many more children walking or biking to school Moderately Disagree	Car-free access/safe bike access (i.e. sidewalks, lighted crosswalks) to Burgess Elementary School would lead to many more children walking or biking to school Strongly Disagree
Car-free access/safe bike access (i.e. wide, striped road shoulder, lighted crosswalks) to Tantasqua Regional High School would lead to many more children walking or biking to school.	Car-free access/safe bike access (i.e. wide, striped road shoulder, lighted crosswalks) to Tantasqua Regional High School would lead to many more children walking or biking to school. Strongly Agree	Car-free access/safe bike access (i.e. wide, striped road shoulder, lighted crosswalks) to Tantasqua Regional High School would lead to many more children walking or biking to school. Moderately Agree	Car-free access/safe bike access (i.e. wide, striped road shoulder, lighted crosswalks) to Tantasqua Regional High School would lead to many more children walking or biking to school. Neutral	Car-free access/safe bike access (i.e. wide, striped road shoulder, lighted crosswalks) to Tantasqua Regional High School would lead to many more children walking or biking to school. Moderately Disagree	Car-free access/safe bike access (i.e. wide, striped road shoulder, lighted crosswalks) to Tantasqua Regional High School would lead to many more children walking or biking to school. Strongly Disagree

12. Would you be willing to pay for improved trail facilities? Select all that apply.

Would you be willing to pay for improved trail facilities? Select all that apply. Use Betterment and/or Community preservation funds

Trail use fee- daily fee or annual pass

Proposition 2 1/2 debt exclusion

Vote to providing the 20% match required for most grants

Donation to Trek Sturbridge volunteer trail stewardship group

No, I would not be willing to pay for improved trail facilities

13. How fast do you want to fund/build trails?

How fast do you want to fund/build trails? 5 years

10 years

15 years

20 years

Not interested in new trails

14. How important is it to have a trail to provide connection from your home to the trail network?

How important is it to have a trail to provide connection from your home to the trail network? Very Important

Somewhat Important

Moderately Important

Slightly Important

Not Important

15. Would you be willing to volunteer to improve the trail facilities in Sturbridge?

Would you be willing to volunteer to improve the trail facilities in Sturbridge? 4-8 volunteer hours per year

8-24 volunteer hours per year

24-40 volunteer hours per year

40+ volunteer hours per year

No, I would not be willing to volunteer

16. Do you live or own property in Sturbridge?

Do you live or own property in Sturbridge?

17. Please best describe yourself/your household?

Please best describe yourself/your household? Primary Resident

Second home/Condo owner

Frequent Visitor (more than 6 times per year)

Visitor (less than 6 times per year)

Other

18. Which of the following age groups live in your household? Select all that apply.

Which of the following age groups live in your household? Select all that apply. Under 5

5-12

13-17

18-24

25-45

46-65

Over 65

19. OPTIONAL
Please provide your name, email and/or phone number if you would like to volunteer for our trail program or be informed in the Sturbridge Trail Master Plan process.

OPTIONAL Please provide your name, email and/or phone number if you would like to volunteer for our trail program or be informed in the Sturbridge Trail Master Plan process. Name
Email
Phone

Thank you for your time.

Kay-Linn Enterprises is working with the Town's Trails Committee on a recreational trails master plan for Sturbridge. Please contact Scott Linnenburger via email (slinnenburger@gmail.com) with any questions or additional comments.