Verrazano Narrows Bridge Bicycle and Pedestrian Access
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1. Potential Bicycle and Pedestrian Access to the Verrazano Narrows Bridge

Staten Island is the only borough of NYC without a direct pedestrian connection to the rest of the city. The Verrazano Narrows Bridge, which connects Staten Island with Brooklyn, is only accessible to cars and buses, though it is a key link in the bicycle network envisioned in New York City's Bicycle Master Plan. While pedestrians can cross the Verrazano Narrows Bridge by bus, bicyclists can’t do the same legally and must rely on personal automobiles.
This survey focuses on two strategies that could improve bicycle and pedestrian access accross the Verrazano Narrows Bridge:
1. Installing bike racks on MTA buses, such as the S79 busline accross the bridge
2. Construction of a designated facility for cyclists and pedestrians.
Please help us gauge the desirability of bike racks on MTA buses and multi-use path options, and whether improvements to Verrazano Narrows Bridge connections would further improve bicycle usage.

1. I live in...

I live in... Staten Island

Brooklyn

Another Borough

Outside New York City

2. How often do you ride a bicycle..?

	Daily	Weekly	Occasionally	Never
In your neighborhood?	*How often do you ride a bicycle..? In your neighborhood? Daily	In your neighborhood? Weekly	In your neighborhood? Occasionally	In your neighborhood? Never
In other neighborhoods in your borough?	In other neighborhoods in your borough? Daily	In other neighborhoods in your borough? Weekly	In other neighborhoods in your borough? Occasionally	In other neighborhoods in your borough? Never
In another borough in New York City?	In another borough in New York City? Daily	In another borough in New York City? Weekly	In another borough in New York City? Occasionally	In another borough in New York City? Never
Outside New York City?	Outside New York City? Daily	Outside New York City? Weekly	Outside New York City? Occasionally	Outside New York City? Never

3. For what purpose would you desire to get a bicycle across the Verrazano Narrows Bridge? (select all applicable)

For what purpose would you desire to get a bicycle across the Verrazano Narrows Bridge? (select all applicable) Commuting to work or school

Recreation

Utility trips (shopping, visiting friends, etc.)

N/A

Comments and thoughts

4. If you reside in Staten Island and commute to a different borough or city, how do you currently commute to work or school? (select all applicable)

If you reside in Staten Island and commute to a different borough or city, how do you currently commute to work or school? (select all applicable) Automobile

(Express) Bus + walking

(Express) Bus + Subway

Ferry + Bus or Subway

Ferry + Bicycle or Walking

Ferry + Taxi

N/A

Other (please specify)

5. If you reside in a borough other than Staten Island, or outside of New York City, and commute to Staten Island, how do you currently commute to work or school? (select all applicable)

If you reside in a borough other than Staten Island, or outside of New York City, and commute to Staten Island, how do you currently commute to work or school? (select all applicable) Automobile

(Express) Bus + walking

(Express) Bus + Subway

Ferry + Bus or Subway

Ferry + Bicycle or Walking

Ferry + Taxi

N/A

Other (please specify)

6. At present, there are no bike racks on MTA buses.
Would the availability of bike racks on buses crossing the Verrazano Narrows Bridge encourage you to use your bicycle for transportation to-and-from Staten Island?

At present, there are no bike racks on MTA buses. Would the availability of bike racks on buses crossing the Verrazano Narrows Bridge encourage you to use your bicycle for transportation to-and-from Staten Island? No

It would somewhat encourage me.

It would strongly encourage me.

I don’t have a bicycle.

Other (please specify)

7. Would the availability of bike racks on all citywide MTA buses encourage you to use your bicycle for transportation?

Would the availability of bike racks on all citywide MTA buses encourage you to use your bicycle for transportation? No

It would somewhat encourage me.

It would strongly encourage me.

I don’t have a bicycle.

8. Would you support the availability of bike racks on all citywide MTA buses? Please rate your support for bike racks on MTA buses on a scale ranging from 1 (no support) to 10 (very strong support).

Would you support the availability of bike racks on all citywide MTA buses? Please rate your support for bike racks on MTA buses on a scale ranging from 1 (no support) to 10 (very strong support). 1

9. At present, there is no bike lane or path going across the Verrazano Narrows Bridge.
Would the availability of a bike lane or path crossing the Verrazano Narrows Bridge alone encourage you to use your bicycle for transportation to-and-from Staten Island?

At present, there is no bike lane or path going across the Verrazano Narrows Bridge. Would the availability of a bike lane or path crossing the Verrazano Narrows Bridge alone encourage you to use your bicycle for transportation to-and-from Staten Island? No

It would somewhat encourage me.

It would strongly encourage me.

I don’t have a bicycle.

10. What is the likelihood that bicycle and pedestrian access across the Verrazano Narrows Bridge alone would influence your decision to (select one on each line)

	Greatly Increase	Slightly Increase	No Change	Slightly Decrease	Greatly Decrease
Use a bicycle or walk instead of driving a car for commuting?	*What is the likelihood that bicycle and pedestrian access across the Verrazano Narrows Bridge alone would influence your decision to (select one on each line) Use a bicycle or walk instead of driving a car for commuting? Greatly Increase	Use a bicycle or walk instead of driving a car for commuting? Slightly Increase	Use a bicycle or walk instead of driving a car for commuting? No Change	Use a bicycle or walk instead of driving a car for commuting? Slightly Decrease	Use a bicycle or walk instead of driving a car for commuting? Greatly Decrease
Ride a bicycle to –and from- Staten Island and Brooklyn?	Ride a bicycle to –and from- Staten Island and Brooklyn? Greatly Increase	Ride a bicycle to –and from- Staten Island and Brooklyn? Slightly Increase	Ride a bicycle to –and from- Staten Island and Brooklyn? No Change	Ride a bicycle to –and from- Staten Island and Brooklyn? Slightly Decrease	Ride a bicycle to –and from- Staten Island and Brooklyn? Greatly Decrease
Ride a bicycle in Staten Island?	Ride a bicycle in Staten Island? Greatly Increase	Ride a bicycle in Staten Island? Slightly Increase	Ride a bicycle in Staten Island? No Change	Ride a bicycle in Staten Island? Slightly Decrease	Ride a bicycle in Staten Island? Greatly Decrease
Ride a bicycle in New York City?	Ride a bicycle in New York City? Greatly Increase	Ride a bicycle in New York City? Slightly Increase	Ride a bicycle in New York City? No Change	Ride a bicycle in New York City? Slightly Decrease	Ride a bicycle in New York City? Greatly Decrease
Rent a bicycle when visiting New York City?	Rent a bicycle when visiting New York City? Greatly Increase	Rent a bicycle when visiting New York City? Slightly Increase	Rent a bicycle when visiting New York City? No Change	Rent a bicycle when visiting New York City? Slightly Decrease	Rent a bicycle when visiting New York City? Greatly Decrease

11. What is the likelihood (compared to Q.10) that bicycle and pedestrian access across the Verrazano Narrows Bridge with improvements (such as bike lanes and paths leading up to the bridge) on the Brooklyn and Staten Island sides would positively influence your decision to
(select one on each line)

	Greatly Increase	Slightly Increase	No Change	Slightly Decrease	Greatly Decrease
Use a bicycle or walk instead of driving a car for commuting?	*What is the likelihood (compared to Q.10) that bicycle and pedestrian access across the Verrazano Narrows Bridge with improvements (such as bike lanes and paths leading up to the bridge) on the Brooklyn and Staten Island sides would positively influence your decision to (select one on each line) Use a bicycle or walk instead of driving a car for commuting? Greatly Increase	Use a bicycle or walk instead of driving a car for commuting? Slightly Increase	Use a bicycle or walk instead of driving a car for commuting? No Change	Use a bicycle or walk instead of driving a car for commuting? Slightly Decrease	Use a bicycle or walk instead of driving a car for commuting? Greatly Decrease
Ride a bicycle to –and from- Staten Island and Brooklyn?	Ride a bicycle to –and from- Staten Island and Brooklyn? Greatly Increase	Ride a bicycle to –and from- Staten Island and Brooklyn? Slightly Increase	Ride a bicycle to –and from- Staten Island and Brooklyn? No Change	Ride a bicycle to –and from- Staten Island and Brooklyn? Slightly Decrease	Ride a bicycle to –and from- Staten Island and Brooklyn? Greatly Decrease
Ride a bicycle in Staten Island?	Ride a bicycle in Staten Island? Greatly Increase	Ride a bicycle in Staten Island? Slightly Increase	Ride a bicycle in Staten Island? No Change	Ride a bicycle in Staten Island? Slightly Decrease	Ride a bicycle in Staten Island? Greatly Decrease
Ride a bicycle in New York City?	Ride a bicycle in New York City? Greatly Increase	Ride a bicycle in New York City? Slightly Increase	Ride a bicycle in New York City? No Change	Ride a bicycle in New York City? Slightly Decrease	Ride a bicycle in New York City? Greatly Decrease
Rent a bicycle when visiting New York City?	Rent a bicycle when visiting New York City? Greatly Increase	Rent a bicycle when visiting New York City? Slightly Increase	Rent a bicycle when visiting New York City? No Change	Rent a bicycle when visiting New York City? Slightly Decrease	Rent a bicycle when visiting New York City? Greatly Decrease

12. How would the following improvements and amenities in Brooklyn and Staten Island influence the likelihood of your decision to take your bike across the Verrazano Narrows Bridge should a path be built? Answers range from 1 (minimal effect on my decision) to 10 (very significant effect on my decision).

	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	10
A greenway trail to the ferry	*How would the following improvements and amenities in Brooklyn and Staten Island influence the likelihood of your decision to take your bike across the Verrazano Narrows Bridge should a path be built? Answers range from 1 (minimal effect on my decision) to 10 (very significant effect on my decision). A greenway trail to the ferry 1	A greenway trail to the ferry 2	A greenway trail to the ferry 3	A greenway trail to the ferry 4	A greenway trail to the ferry 5	A greenway trail to the ferry 6	A greenway trail to the ferry 7	A greenway trail to the ferry 8	A greenway trail to the ferry 9	A greenway trail to the ferry 10
A greenway trail to the Goethals Bridge	A greenway trail to the Goethals Bridge 1	A greenway trail to the Goethals Bridge 2	A greenway trail to the Goethals Bridge 3	A greenway trail to the Goethals Bridge 4	A greenway trail to the Goethals Bridge 5	A greenway trail to the Goethals Bridge 6	A greenway trail to the Goethals Bridge 7	A greenway trail to the Goethals Bridge 8	A greenway trail to the Goethals Bridge 9	A greenway trail to the Goethals Bridge 10
A greenway trail from the Brooklyn side of the Verrazano Narrows Bridge to the Brooklyn Bridge	A greenway trail from the Brooklyn side of the Verrazano Narrows Bridge to the Brooklyn Bridge 1	A greenway trail from the Brooklyn side of the Verrazano Narrows Bridge to the Brooklyn Bridge 2	A greenway trail from the Brooklyn side of the Verrazano Narrows Bridge to the Brooklyn Bridge 3	A greenway trail from the Brooklyn side of the Verrazano Narrows Bridge to the Brooklyn Bridge 4	A greenway trail from the Brooklyn side of the Verrazano Narrows Bridge to the Brooklyn Bridge 5	A greenway trail from the Brooklyn side of the Verrazano Narrows Bridge to the Brooklyn Bridge 6	A greenway trail from the Brooklyn side of the Verrazano Narrows Bridge to the Brooklyn Bridge 7	A greenway trail from the Brooklyn side of the Verrazano Narrows Bridge to the Brooklyn Bridge 8	A greenway trail from the Brooklyn side of the Verrazano Narrows Bridge to the Brooklyn Bridge 9	A greenway trail from the Brooklyn side of the Verrazano Narrows Bridge to the Brooklyn Bridge 10

Other (please specify)

13. What is the likelihood that MTA buses with bike rack access across the Verrazano Narrows Bridge would influence your decision to
(select one on each line)

	Greatly Increase	Slightly Increase	No Change	Slightly Decrease	Greatly Decrease
Use a bicycle or walk instead of driving a car for commuting?	*What is the likelihood that MTA buses with bike rack access across the Verrazano Narrows Bridge would influence your decision to (select one on each line) Use a bicycle or walk instead of driving a car for commuting? Greatly Increase	Use a bicycle or walk instead of driving a car for commuting? Slightly Increase	Use a bicycle or walk instead of driving a car for commuting? No Change	Use a bicycle or walk instead of driving a car for commuting? Slightly Decrease	Use a bicycle or walk instead of driving a car for commuting? Greatly Decrease
Ride a bicycle to –and from- Staten Island and Brooklyn?	Ride a bicycle to –and from- Staten Island and Brooklyn? Greatly Increase	Ride a bicycle to –and from- Staten Island and Brooklyn? Slightly Increase	Ride a bicycle to –and from- Staten Island and Brooklyn? No Change	Ride a bicycle to –and from- Staten Island and Brooklyn? Slightly Decrease	Ride a bicycle to –and from- Staten Island and Brooklyn? Greatly Decrease
Ride a bicycle in Staten Island?	Ride a bicycle in Staten Island? Greatly Increase	Ride a bicycle in Staten Island? Slightly Increase	Ride a bicycle in Staten Island? No Change	Ride a bicycle in Staten Island? Slightly Decrease	Ride a bicycle in Staten Island? Greatly Decrease
Ride a bicycle in New York City?	Ride a bicycle in New York City? Greatly Increase	Ride a bicycle in New York City? Slightly Increase	Ride a bicycle in New York City? No Change	Ride a bicycle in New York City? Slightly Decrease	Ride a bicycle in New York City? Greatly Decrease
Rent a bicycle when visiting New York City?	Rent a bicycle when visiting New York City? Greatly Increase	Rent a bicycle when visiting New York City? Slightly Increase	Rent a bicycle when visiting New York City? No Change	Rent a bicycle when visiting New York City? Slightly Decrease	Rent a bicycle when visiting New York City? Greatly Decrease

14. How would the following factors affect the likelihood of your decision to take your bicycle across the Verrazano Narrows Bridge should a path be built? Answers range from 1 (minimal effect on my decision) to 10 (very significant effect on my decision).

	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	10
A maximum 4% grade on the bike path	*How would the following factors affect the likelihood of your decision to take your bicycle across the Verrazano Narrows Bridge should a path be built? Answers range from 1 (minimal effect on my decision) to 10 (very significant effect on my decision). A maximum 4% grade on the bike path 1	A maximum 4% grade on the bike path 2	A maximum 4% grade on the bike path 3	A maximum 4% grade on the bike path 4	A maximum 4% grade on the bike path 5	A maximum 4% grade on the bike path 6	A maximum 4% grade on the bike path 7	A maximum 4% grade on the bike path 8	A maximum 4% grade on the bike path 9	A maximum 4% grade on the bike path 10
Being able to free wheel going down the path	Being able to free wheel going down the path 1	Being able to free wheel going down the path 2	Being able to free wheel going down the path 3	Being able to free wheel going down the path 4	Being able to free wheel going down the path 5	Being able to free wheel going down the path 6	Being able to free wheel going down the path 7	Being able to free wheel going down the path 8	Being able to free wheel going down the path 9	Being able to free wheel going down the path 10
A possible long wait for a bus with a bike rack	A possible long wait for a bus with a bike rack 1	A possible long wait for a bus with a bike rack 2	A possible long wait for a bus with a bike rack 3	A possible long wait for a bus with a bike rack 4	A possible long wait for a bus with a bike rack 5	A possible long wait for a bus with a bike rack 6	A possible long wait for a bus with a bike rack 7	A possible long wait for a bus with a bike rack 8	A possible long wait for a bus with a bike rack 9	A possible long wait for a bus with a bike rack 10
Being exposed to the weather	Being exposed to the weather 1	Being exposed to the weather 2	Being exposed to the weather 3	Being exposed to the weather 4	Being exposed to the weather 5	Being exposed to the weather 6	Being exposed to the weather 7	Being exposed to the weather 8	Being exposed to the weather 9	Being exposed to the weather 10
The ease of mounting your bike on a bus's bike rack	The ease of mounting your bike on a bus's bike rack 1	The ease of mounting your bike on a bus's bike rack 2	The ease of mounting your bike on a bus's bike rack 3	The ease of mounting your bike on a bus's bike rack 4	The ease of mounting your bike on a bus's bike rack 5	The ease of mounting your bike on a bus's bike rack 6	The ease of mounting your bike on a bus's bike rack 7	The ease of mounting your bike on a bus's bike rack 8	The ease of mounting your bike on a bus's bike rack 9	The ease of mounting your bike on a bus's bike rack 10
Being able to admire the view of New York harbor	Being able to admire the view of New York harbor 1	Being able to admire the view of New York harbor 2	Being able to admire the view of New York harbor 3	Being able to admire the view of New York harbor 4	Being able to admire the view of New York harbor 5	Being able to admire the view of New York harbor 6	Being able to admire the view of New York harbor 7	Being able to admire the view of New York harbor 8	Being able to admire the view of New York harbor 9	Being able to admire the view of New York harbor 10
Being able to engage in exercise	Being able to engage in exercise 1	Being able to engage in exercise 2	Being able to engage in exercise 3	Being able to engage in exercise 4	Being able to engage in exercise 5	Being able to engage in exercise 6	Being able to engage in exercise 7	Being able to engage in exercise 8	Being able to engage in exercise 9	Being able to engage in exercise 10
Aiding the environment by walking and biking.	Aiding the environment by walking and biking. 1	Aiding the environment by walking and biking. 2	Aiding the environment by walking and biking. 3	Aiding the environment by walking and biking. 4	Aiding the environment by walking and biking. 5	Aiding the environment by walking and biking. 6	Aiding the environment by walking and biking. 7	Aiding the environment by walking and biking. 8	Aiding the environment by walking and biking. 9	Aiding the environment by walking and biking. 10
Saving money by walking or biking.	Saving money by walking or biking. 1	Saving money by walking or biking. 2	Saving money by walking or biking. 3	Saving money by walking or biking. 4	Saving money by walking or biking. 5	Saving money by walking or biking. 6	Saving money by walking or biking. 7	Saving money by walking or biking. 8	Saving money by walking or biking. 9	Saving money by walking or biking. 10

15. Do you have any other Comments about walking or getting bicycles across the Verrazano Narrows Bridge?

Do you have any other Comments about walking or getting bicycles across the Verrazano Narrows Bridge?

Summer Streets is a project of the New York City Department Of Transportation. The program, which is typically held on a number of consecutive Saturdays in the summer, closes major city streets down to traffic. The program is aimed at promoting cycling and other forms of non-motrized transportation.
The streets are typically programmed with a variety of activities that are geared towards healthy living, exercise, arts, music, and bicycling, in addition boasting many foodstands.

16. Summer Streets: Are bike racks on MTA buses essential for you, if you were to reach the route in Manhattan along which Summer Streets take place?

Summer Streets: Are bike racks on MTA buses essential for you, if you were to reach the route in Manhattan along which Summer Streets take place? Not essential

Somewhat essential

Very essential

17. Would bike racks on MTA encourage you to participate in Summer Streets?

Would bike racks on MTA encourage you to participate in Summer Streets? No

Maybe

Yes, somewhat

Yes, very strongly

18. Would you support having a Summer Streets route run across the Verrazano Narrow Bridge? Please rate your support for such a route on a scale ranging from 1 to 10 (with 1 being "No support" and 10 being "very strong support").

Would you support having a Summer Streets route run across the Verrazano Narrow Bridge? Please rate your support for such a route on a scale ranging from 1 to 10 (with 1 being "No support" and 10 being "very strong support"). 1

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