There are 23 senior facilities in and around downtown Hayward.  To help enhance safety for pedestrians, the Safe Routes for Seniors project is intended to create more comfortable and safer places to walk at four intersections in the downtown area. We are looking for your input to help us identify and meet the needs of local residents. Thank you for taking the time to complete this survey!
It's helpful for the City to understand who we are hearing from. We would appreciate it if you can provide the optional information below.

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* 1. Do you use a mobility aid? If so, what type?

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* 2. Age (optional)

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* 3. Gender (optional)

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* 4. What is your zip code?

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* 5. If you walk in downtown Hayward, what is the purpose of your walk? (check all that apply)

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* 6. How safe and comfortable do you feel crossing at each of these intersections?

  1 = very comfortable 2 3 4 5 = I avoid this intersection
Foothill Blvd / Hazel Ave-City Center Dr
A Street / Montgomery Ave
B Street / Montgomery Ave
D Street / Watkins Dr

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* 7. If you find it difficult to cross at these intersections, which of the following are problems for you? (1 = not a concern, 5 = significant problem)

  1 = not a concern 2 3 4 5 = significant problem
Not enough time to cross the street
Turning vehicles don't yield to pedestrians
Curb ramps don't line up with crosswalks
Crosswalks are too long
Questions 8 through 11 include images of what the 4 intersections look like today and the proposed changes to increase safety and comfort for pedestrians. Please review these images and rate the proposed improvements below.

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* 8. Foothill Boulevard/Hazel Ave.-City Center Dr. intersection: Key features include pedestrian refuge islands, curb extensions, and curb ramps lined up with each crosswalk. Rate the proposed design on a scale of 1 to 5 (1 = strongly support, 5 = strongly oppose) and provide your comments below.

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* 9. A Street / Montgomery Ave. intersection:  Key features include realigned crosswalk, curb extension to reduce crossing distance, lining up curb ramps with crosswalks, Rate this proposal on a scale of 1 to 5 (1 = strongly support, 5 = strongly oppose)

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* 10. B Street / Montgomery Ave intersection:  
Key features include realigned crosswalks, raised crosswalk at BART entrance, curb ramps lined up with crosswalks. Rate this proposal on a scale of 1 to 5 (1 = strongly support, 5 = strongly oppose)

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* 11. D Street / Watkins Street intersection: Key features include realigning crosswalk, curb extension, and ramps lined up with crosswalks. Rate each of these options on a scale of 1 to 5 (1 = strongly support, 5 = strongly oppose)

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* 12. Would you choose to walk more in the downtown are if pedestrian facilities were improved?

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* 13. Improvements for pedestrians may result in increased delays for vehicle traffic. How should we balance the needs of pedestrians and drivers?

Thank you for completing this survey!

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