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Thank you for all the community input on values and priorities for our city’s transportation, parks and recreation, police and fire, and library. In this survey, we are diving deeper into what we heard from you from the first round of engagement.
Your valuable feedback will help us continue to build a better Burlington and shape City planning, such as the Comprehensive Plan update, Capital Improvement Plan, and Parks, Recreation, and Open Space Plan. Help us plan for the future!

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* 1. How would you rank (1 - most important to 6 - least important) the following improvements?

Transportation Public Services and Facilities
· Active transportation (e.g., bicycle, walking, rolling, etc.)
· Public transit
· Sidewalks and safe pedestrian crossings
Community members who took the first survey rated this service 3 out of 5 and noted it was important for them to see available downtown and residential street parking, followed by more bike lanes.

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* 2. We want to make Burlington more bike-friendly! Please tell us which destinations in the city you would like to reach by bike. Your input will help us decide where to add new bike lanes. Share your top two (2).

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* 3. Which of the following transportation changes would most improve Fairhaven Ave in downtown Burlington? Select one.

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* 4. How safe do you feel safe walking in Burlington?

1 (not very safe) 5 (very safe)
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i We adjusted the number you entered based on the slider’s scale.

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* 5. How safe do you feel bicycling in Burlington?

1 (not very safe) 5 (very safe)
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i We adjusted the number you entered based on the slider’s scale.

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* 6. Are there specific streets or areas you feel are particularly unsafe? If so, please specify if you feel unsafe walking or biking in these areas.

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* 7. What would help you feel safer? Select all that apply.

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* 8. If given a fixed amount of money to make active transportation improvements, how would you spend it (rank from 1-3, 1 being the most important and 3 being the least important)?

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* 9. Which area would you prioritize first for active transportation improvements in Burlington? Select one.

Parks and Recreation Public Services and Facilities
· Parks (shelters, restrooms, other amenities) and playfields
· Trails and accessibility to parks
· Community/Recreation Center or event space
· Recreation programs, classes, or events

Community members who took the first survey rated this service 4 out of 5 and were most interested in more trails, public swimming pools, a new/updated community center, and more sports courts.

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* 10. Please rank these potential park projects from 1-4, with 1 being the most important and 4 being the least important?

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* 11. Please select the top three (3) things you would like to see in a community recreation center:

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* 12. What features would you most like to see in new or upgraded playgrounds? Select your top two (2).

Library Public Services and Facilities
· Youth, teens, and adults programs and activities
· Library of Things (rent items like board games, crafting kits, yard games, etc.)
· Library meeting or study rooms
Community members who took the first survey rated this service at 4 out of 5 and were especially interested in more programs/event offerings and better online resources.

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* 13. The City has limited resources; which group in our community would you prioritize for more services or programming at the library?

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* 14. What top two (2) library services or programs would you like to see most for this group?

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* 15. Please select the top five (5) online and digital resources you would like to see more of:

Improving our community for our multigenerational and multilingual families
In the first round of feedback through surveys, in-person events, and interviews, community members shared a desire to improve services for youth and young people and communities that use languages other than English.

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* 16. What is one thing you would prioritize to better support youth and young people? For example, more City organized sports or activity programming or better collaboration between agencies and organizations serving youth and young people (e.g., stronger collaboration between schools and after-school organizations).

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* 17. What is one thing you would prioritize to better support and welcome communities that use languages other than English? For example, offering trainings (like first aid and CRP) in different languages or more signage and communication materials translated into different languages.


Final thoughts?

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* 18. Anything else you would like to share?


Tell us about you

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* 19. What best describes you? (check all that apply)

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* 20. What is your age group?

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* 21. How long have you lived in Burlington?

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* 22. Please enter your name and contact information if you'd like to participate in the prize drawing:

Thank you for sharing your ideas!
For more information, visit: burlingtonwa.gov/961/Community-Outreach


It is the policy of the City of Burlington that no person shall on the grounds of race, color, and national origin, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination in any operation of the City of Burlington as provided by Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and related statutes.

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