TIPTON BICYCLE AND PEDESTRIAN PLAN

PUBLIC SURVEY

WELCOME!

Thank you for taking the time to complete this brief survey. The survey asks questions about the current and future active transportation system. The survey also contains questions on current walking, jogging, and biking behaviors in Tipton County.

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* 1. In Tipton County, 93% of commuting is by automobile; 0.1% on foot; and 0.1% by bicycle. Ideally, what should that automobile/ pedestrian/ bicycle ratio look like?

It should stay about the same.

It should allow for a little more bicycle and pedestrian travel.

It should allow for a lot more bicycle and pedestrian travel.

It should become more car-centric; bicycle and pedestrian travel should be discouraged.

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* 2. In 1969 the percentage of children walking to school in Indiana was 48%. Today that percentage is at 17%. If safe trails and walking infrastructure were provided, what percentage do you feel that this should be raised to?

The percentage of children walking to school should stay the same.

The percentage of children walking to school should be over 20%.

The percentage of children walking to school should be over 30%.

Safe facilities should not be provided and children walking to school should be discouraged.

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* 3. The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services recommends that adolescents and adults get 150 minutes (30 minutes a day and 5 times a week) of moderate exercise per week to prevent diabetes, high blood pressure, and heart disease. How many minutes per week do you regularly exercise?

I usually get under 60 minutes of moderate exercise per week.

I usually get under 90 minutes of moderate exercise per week.

I usually get under 120 minutes of moderate exercise per week.

I usually get at least 150 minutes of moderate exercise per week.

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* 4. Choose up to three goals that you believe are the most important to you and the community.

Create connections between the communities of Sharpsville, Tipton, and Windfall within Tipton County.

Be ready for future funding opportunities when they present themselves.

Identify future Safe Routes to Schools opportunities.

Enhance community connections to neighborhoods, parks, schools, businesses, retail and dining, and government facilities.

Increase the number of people that exercise daily by providing safe walking and biking experiences for citizens of all ages and
levels of ability.

Increase the number of people walking and bicycling for everyday transportation purposes such as commuting to work, to school and running errands.

Increase the quality of life for the residents of Tipton County in an effort to retain current citizens and attract new citizens.

Provide guidance and priorities for implementing infrastructure to support walking and bicycling with a broad range of funding and support.

Increase eco-tourism in Tipton County by attracting people that are looking for recreational activities in the region.

None.

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* 5. What destinations within Tipton County would you like to walk or bike to? Choose up to three.

City and County Parks

Restaurants

Retail, including grocery stores and drug stores

Schools

Business district

Government centers / Post office

Farmer's markets

Historical landmarks

Cross country destinations or routes

Around my neighborhood

None

Other (please specify)

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* 6. How far do you live from a trail or sidewalk access?

Less than 1 mile

1-2 miles

2-3 miles

3-4 miles

5 or greater miles

I am not sure

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* 7. Please indicate your level of agreement or disagreement with the following statements.

	Safe and widespread biking and walking accomodations are important to my quality of life.	Safe and widespread biking and walking accommodations are important to my community's quality of life.	Tipton County needs more accommodations that promote walking and biking.
Strongly agree	Strongly agree Safe and widespread biking and walking accomodations are important to my quality of life.	Strongly agree Safe and widespread biking and walking accommodations are important to my community's quality of life.	Strongly agree Tipton County needs more accommodations that promote walking and biking.
Agree	Agree Safe and widespread biking and walking accomodations are important to my quality of life.	Agree Safe and widespread biking and walking accommodations are important to my community's quality of life.	Agree Tipton County needs more accommodations that promote walking and biking.
Neither agree nor disagree	Neither agree nor disagree Safe and widespread biking and walking accomodations are important to my quality of life.	Neither agree nor disagree Safe and widespread biking and walking accommodations are important to my community's quality of life.	Neither agree nor disagree Tipton County needs more accommodations that promote walking and biking.
Disagree	Disagree Safe and widespread biking and walking accomodations are important to my quality of life.	Disagree Safe and widespread biking and walking accommodations are important to my community's quality of life.	Disagree Tipton County needs more accommodations that promote walking and biking.
Strongly disagree	Strongly disagree Safe and widespread biking and walking accomodations are important to my quality of life.	Strongly disagree Safe and widespread biking and walking accommodations are important to my community's quality of life.	Strongly disagree Tipton County needs more accommodations that promote walking and biking.

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* 8. Would you support an increase in public funding to help pay for more biking and walking infrastructure, like bike trails, sidewalks, bike lanes, bike racks, etc.?

Yes

Unsure

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* 9. How would you describe your mode of travel around Tipton County?

I only bike or walk to places that I am going.

I use a combination of biking, walking, and driving to get to the places that I am going, but I mostly drive.

I use a combination of biking, walking, and driving to get to the places that I am going, but I mostly walk or bike.

I only drive.

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* 10. If the local government were to invest in creating an enhanced bicycle and pedestrian network, what current behaviors would you be willing to change? Choose up to five.

I would increase my cycling and walking for exercise and wellness

I would walk or bike to the park or for recreation with my family.

I would promote biking and walking among friends and family.

I would walk or bike to daily errands as opposed to using my car.

I would support changing the traffic pattern in my neighborhood to enhance bike safety.

I would join a biking or walking club.

I would participate in sponsored rides and bike education events.

I would change my driving behavior when encountering cyclists and pedestrians.

I would allow my children to bike or walk to school.

I would commute to work by walking or biking.

I would not change my current behavior.

I would give up parking right in front of my business or rental property for a bike lane.

Other (please specify)

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* 11. Which of the following best describes you as a bicyclist?

I do not bike regularly

I bike once a week (once a week or less)

I bike regularly (2-3 times a week or more)

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* 12. Do you want to bike more often?

Yes! I want to bike more often.

No! I do not want to bike more often.

Unsure

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* 13. What makes a good location for bicycling? Choose up to three.

Bike trails or designated bike paths that are physically separated from traffic.

Good pavement condition (road doesn't have many potholes or bumps).

Low traffic and slow-moving vehicles.

Street lighting.

Bike lanes that are not physically separated from vehicular traffic.

Plenty of obvious and secure bicycle parking.

Signs that tell bicyclists about nearby destinations.

Unsure

Other (please specify)

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* 14. What prevents you from biking more? Choose up to three.

Lack of designated bike paths, lanes, and routes.

High traffic volume.

Difficult to cross busy streets.

Destinations too far away.

Poor pavement condition.

I don't own a bicycle or other proper equipment.

Poor street lighting.

I do not know the laws for bicycling.

Poor health.

I do not desire to bike more.

Other (please specify)

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* 15. Which of the following best describes you as a pedestrian or runner?

I do not walk/ run regularly.

I walk/run occasionally (once a week or less).

I walk/run regularly (2-3 times a week or more)

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* 16. Do you want to walk/run more?

Yes! I want to walk/run more.

No! I do not want to walk/run more.

Unsure.

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* 17. What makes a good location to walk/run? * Choose up to three.

Sidewalks that are separated from the street by a grass strip.

Continuous sidewalks that don't end.

High quality sidewalk pavement (no bumps, gaps, or tripping hazards).

Safe neighborhoods.

Parks or designated recreational areas.

Low traffic areas.

Street lighting.

Trees, plants, and other landscaping.

Lighted push buttons and pedestrian signals to help pedestrians cross busy streets.

Benches and other places to sit.

Signs that tell pedestrians about nearby destinations.

Other (please specify)

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* 18. What prevents you from walking or running more? Choose up to three.

Lack of continuous walking or jogging areas such as sidewalks or trails.

High traffic volume.

Difficult to cross busy streets.

High speed of vehicles.

Destinations too far away.

Concerned about safety.

Pavement condition.

No one else is out walking or jogging.

Poor street lighting.

Not enough shade.

I do not desire to walk/run more.

Lack of signs telling pedestrians about nearby destinations.

Other (please specify)

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* 19. Please indicate the township that you currently live in.

Jefferson (Municipalities of Kempton, Normanda, Goldsmith, Tetersburg, Elkin)

Prairie (Municipalities of Groomsville)

Cicero (Municipalities of Tipton, Jacksons, North Atlanta)

Liberty (Municipalities of Sharpsville, Nevada)

Madison (Municipalities of Hobbs, New Lancaster, Curtisville)

Wildcat (Municipality of Windfall)

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* 20. Please indicate your age.

Under 18 years.

18-24 years.

25-34 years.

35-44 years.

45-54 years.

55-64 years.

65+ years.

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* 21. (Optional) Please provide your information, if you do not mind us contacting you with any follow up questions. Please be assured that we will not share your information with anyone else.

Name

Address

City/Town

State/Province

ZIP/Postal Code

Email Address

Phone Number

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* 22. (Optional) If you would like to be contacted about future public meetings regarding the Tipton County Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan, please input your email address. Please be assured that we will not share your information with anyone else.