Downtown Palmer Parking and Pedestrian Access Study Survey

The City of Palmer kicked off a Parking and Pedestrian Access Strategic Study in July 2025 to improve circulation, safety, and accessibility for residents, businesses, and visitors. Your input here, and throughout the process, will help shape the future of parking and pedestrian access in downtown Palmer as part of the City’s Strategic Plan.

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* 1. Are you a Palmer resident?

No, and I am not a Mat-Su Valley resident

No, but I live in a Mat-Su Borough community (Wasilla, Fishhook, Sutton, etc.)

Yes, I live in Palmer city limits

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* 2. How often do you use parking in the downtown Palmer area?

Never

Rarely

Monthly

Weekly

Daily

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* 3. When parking downtown, do you typically use public, private, or a combination of public and private parking?

I use the private parking lots provided by the businesses that I visit

I use free on-street parking

I use other public parking, such as the Palmer Library and the Mat-Su Borough lots

I use a combination of these options depending on availability of parking

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* 4. What brings you to the downtown Palmer area? (Check all that apply.)

Work

Shopping

Special Events

Appointments

Other (please specify)

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* 5. What are the most common challenges you face when parking in the downtown Palmer area? (Check all that apply.)

Lack of available spaces

Lack of ADA parking facilities

Difficulty finding a spot

Distance from destination

Safety concerns

Other (please specify)

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* 6. How would you rate your overall parking experience in the downtown Palmer area?

Very Difficult

Difficult

Neutral

Good

Excellent

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* 7. Is parking availability a barrier to downtown shopping or event attendance?

Yes

Sometimes

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* 8. What is your experience with the availability of parking during major events (e.g., Colony Days, Alaska State Fair, Friday Flings)?

Very Poor

Poor

Fair

Good

Excellent

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* 9. Event Parking: How far do you typically have to walk or bike to downtown Palmer events after parking?

More than 10 minutes

5–10 minutes

Less than 5 minutes

I typically find parking close to my destination

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* 10. What improvements would you suggest for event parking in the downtown Palmer area?

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* 11. How safe do you feel walking or biking in the downtown Palmer area?

Very Unsafe

Unsafe

Neutral

Safe

Very Safe

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* 12. How would you rate the current bike and pedestrian facilities in downtown Palmer?

I don’t use bicycle or pedestrian facilities in downtown Palmer

Poor – difficult to navigate or unsafe in many areas

Fair – some areas are lacking or inconsistent

Good – generally functional but could use some improvements such as more bike racks

Excellent – safe, accessible, and well-connected

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* 13. How easy is it for you to find your way around the downtown Palmer area?

Very Difficult

Somewhat Difficult

Neutral

Somewhat Easy

Very Easy

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* 14. How accessible do you find the downtown Palmer area for individuals with disabilities?

Very Inaccessible

Inaccessible

Neutral

Accessible

Very Accessible

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* 15. What improvements would make downtown Palmer more accessible for individuals with disabilities? (Check all that apply.)

More designated ADA parking spaces

Better signage for accessible routes and entrances

Smoother sidewalks and curb ramps

Improved snow and ice removal on sidewalks and ramps

Audible pedestrian signals at crosswalks

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* 16. Please share any additional information or comments to support the development of the Parking and Pedestrian Access Strategic Plan!

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* 17. Thank you for taking this survey!
If you'd like to be entered into a drawing for a downtown Palmer gift certificate, please leave your phone number or email address so we can contact you if you win!

Email Address

Phone Number

Downtown Palmer Parking and Pedestrian Access Study Survey

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* 1. Are you a Palmer resident?

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* 2. How often do you use parking in the downtown Palmer area?

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* 3. When parking downtown, do you typically use public, private, or a combination of public and private parking?

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* 4. What brings you to the downtown Palmer area? (Check all that apply.)

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* 5. What are the most common challenges you face when parking in the downtown Palmer area? (Check all that apply.)

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* 6. How would you rate your overall parking experience in the downtown Palmer area?

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* 7. Is parking availability a barrier to downtown shopping or event attendance?

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* 8. What is your experience with the availability of parking during major events (e.g., Colony Days, Alaska State Fair, Friday Flings)?

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* 9. Event Parking: How far do you typically have to walk or bike to downtown Palmer events after parking?

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* 10. What improvements would you suggest for event parking in the downtown Palmer area?

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* 11. How safe do you feel walking or biking in the downtown Palmer area?

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* 12. How would you rate the current bike and pedestrian facilities in downtown Palmer?

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* 13. How easy is it for you to find your way around the downtown Palmer area?

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* 14. How accessible do you find the downtown Palmer area for individuals with disabilities?

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* 15. What improvements would make downtown Palmer more accessible for individuals with disabilities? (Check all that apply.)

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* 16. Please share any additional information or comments to support the development of the Parking and Pedestrian Access Strategic Plan!

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* 17. Thank you for taking this survey!If you'd like to be entered into a drawing for a downtown Palmer gift certificate, please leave your phone number or email address so we can contact you if you win!

* 17. Thank you for taking this survey!
If you'd like to be entered into a drawing for a downtown Palmer gift certificate, please leave your phone number or email address so we can contact you if you win!