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Concord Trails Master Plan Survey

Please share with us your thoughts on the public trails within the City of Concord.  Your input is needed to help create a Trails Plan that best meets the needs of the City.  Thank you for your time!
INSTRUCTIONS:

Questions in this survey are referring to the trails and trail systems within the City of Concord. They are open to non-motorized uses and some are open to snowmobiles in the winter. Many trails shown in the Concord Trails Guidebook are displayed for recreational convenience because they are owned and maintained by a different agency or by the State.

Please view the City Hiking Trails and Map Webpage (includes Concord Trails Guidebook).

The City-owned trails are built and maintained by Concord Trails Committee volunteers with support from City staff.

All answers are anonymous. You may enter your name and email address at the end of the survey if you'd like to be kept informed of progress on the Trails Plan.
1.What is your age?
2.What is your gender?
3.What city or town do you live in? (Penacook residents may specify Penacook)
4.Which neighboring town trail systems do you use?  Check all that apply.
5.Concord Trails Index Map
Which trails do you use most often?  Select all that apply. (Choices correlate to the Trails Map)
6.How many people typically accompany you when you use the trail system in Concord?
7.How do you get to the trails?
8.In the past 12 months, how have you used the trails and the lands the trails are on?
9.How frequently do you use the trails in Concord?
10.Which seasons do you use the trails in Concord?
11.When do you use the trails?
12.What times of day do you use the trail/conservation land? Check all that apply
13.Why are trails important to you and Concord as a whole?
Extremely Important
Very Important
Somewhat Important
Not So Important
Unimportant
They are a great recreational asset
Trails can be used to get from place to place
Make Concord an attractive place to live/ work/ play
Quality of Life
They provide health and exercise options
Access to Nature
14.Why do you use the trails? Check all that apply
15.How have you found out about the trails? Check all that apply.
16.Do you feel the trails are well maintained?
17.What maintenance concerns, if any, do you have? Check all that apply and note specific trails in the comments.
18.How safe and secure do you feel on the Concord trails?
19.What may make you feel unsafe when you use the trails? Check all that apply and note specific trails in the comments:
20.What are the main concerns you have about trails in Concord?    
Check all that apply and please note any specific trails in the comments.
21.What amenities would you like to see added to some trail areas?  
Check all that apply and please note any specific trails in the comments.
22.Do you support the City of Concord developing and promoting more trails and trail systems when the opportunities arise?
23.What types of trails would you like to see in Concord?
Very high priority for these trails!
Want more trails like these
We have just enough of these trails
Remove some existing trails
Trails that are short loops
Trails that are longer distance and connect to other trail networks and parks
Trails that connect into my neighborhood
Trails with easy footing or gentle slope
New paved or packed stone dust trails that are accessible to strollers, wheelchairs, bicycles, and walking
Rail Trails
Other (specify below)
24.If you would like to remain informed about the Concord Trails Master Plan, please leave your contact information here.
25.Please leave any other comments about the City's trails. It helps if you can be specific about which trails you're commenting on.
THANK YOU!

The Concord Planning Board, Conservation Commission, Trails Subcommittee, and the City Community Development Planning staff greatly appreciate your important input! For more information or to stay apprised of the Concord Trails Master Plan 2020 project, please visit the following webpages or contact Beth Fenstermacher, Assistant City Planner, at BFenstermacher@ConcordNH.gov or 603-225-8515. 

City Hiking Trails and Map Webpage (includes Concord Trails Guidebook)

Planning Board Webpage

Conservation Commission Webpage

Conservation Commission Trails Subcommittee Webpage
The Concord Trails Master Plan 2020 is being developed by the Central New Hampshire Regional Planning Commission (CNHRPC) for the City of Concord under the direction of City staff and the Planning Board. To reach CNHRPC, contact Craig Tufts, Regional Planner, at 226-6020 or ctufts@cnhrpc.org.