Great Springs Project (GSP) Trails Plan Survey

Welcome!

GSP is working to create a greenway of contiguous protected lands between Austin and San Antonio over the Edwards Aquifer recharge zone. This green corridor will be connected by a network of spring-to-spring trails, linking four of Texas’ Great Springs: Barton Springs, San Marcos Springs, Comal Springs, and San Antonio Springs. Great Springs Project envisions unifying existing local efforts to address the most critical water, land, wildlife, and public health challenges facing the Central Texas region.

Your input will help the team prepare a plan that best reflects your interests. To learn more about the project overall, visit greatspringsproject.org

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* 1. How important to you is the goal of creating the Great Springs Trail? Select one.

Very Important

Somewhat Important

Not Important

Let us know why you feel this way (optional)

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* 2. How often do you use trails now? Select one.

Never

A few times a year

A few times a month

A few times a week

Daily

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* 3. Would you use trails more often if you were closer to them, or if there were more of them?

Yes

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* 4. How would you or a family member in your household use the proposed Great Springs Trail? Choose all that apply.

To get to work or school

For exercise

For recreation

To get to parks, springs, restaurants, businesses, or a family/friend’s house

None of the above

Other (please specify)

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* 5. How would you or a family member in your household travel along the trail? Choose all that apply.

Walking

Walking a dog

Running or jogging

Bicycling - long distance

Bicycling - leisurely

With a stroller

With a wheelchair or other mobility device

Other (please specify)

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* 6. What trail features are most important to you? Choose up to 5.

Trailheads or parking areas

Bicycle parking

Seating and resting areas

Information kiosks or maps

Interpretive signage with information about the area

Wayfinding or directional signs

Shaded areas

Water fountains

Restrooms

River access

Waste receptacles and dog waste bag dispensers

Other (please specify)

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* 7. In general, what trail type do you most prefer?

Paved Shared Use Paths

Crushed Stone Trails

Natural Surface Trails

All Types / No Preference

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* 8. What would be your main concern about trails if you were a nearby landowner or lived nearby a trail?

Property value (Note: Property value is likely to increase the closer you are to the trail)

Privacy (Note: Landscaping can be part of trail design to enhance privacy)

Liability (Note: Texas has a recreational use statute that limits landowner liability)

Maintenance (Note: Local government, non-profit organizations, and/or volunteers will be responsible for maintenance)

Crime (Note: Levels of crime on trails generally reflects crime levels of surrounding areas)

Taxes (Note: Trail easements qualify for conservation tax credits)

I have no concerns.

Other (please specify)

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* 9. Are there other comments you would like to share about the Great Springs Trail?

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* 10. Please leave your email address if you would like trail planning updates from Great Springs Project (it will not be used for other purposes, and will not be shared).

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* 11. Your answers to these last few questions will help us determine where further engagement is needed...

In which of the following places do you live, work, or spend time? Select all that apply.

Travis County

Hays County

Comal County

Bexar County

Other (please specify)

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* 12. What is your age? (If you are under the age of 18, you must have a parent or legal guardian's permission to take this survey).

< 18 years old

18-24 years old

25-35 years old

36-44 years old

45-60 years old

> 60 years old

I prefer not to answer

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* 13. What is your gender?

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* 14. What is your race/ethnicity? Select any that apply.

American Indian or Alaska Native

Asian

Black or African American

Hispanic, Latino, or of Spanish Origin

Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander

White

I prefer not to answer

Other (please specify)

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* 15. What is your annual household income?

Under $25,000

$25,000 to $50,000

$50,000 to $75,000

$75,000 to $100,000

Over $100,000

I prefer not to answer

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* 1. How important to you is the goal of creating the Great Springs Trail? Select one.

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* 2. How often do you use trails now? Select one.

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* 3. Would you use trails more often if you were closer to them, or if there were more of them?

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* 4. How would you or a family member in your household use the proposed Great Springs Trail? Choose all that apply.

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* 5. How would you or a family member in your household travel along the trail? Choose all that apply.

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* 6. What trail features are most important to you? Choose up to 5.

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* 7. In general, what trail type do you most prefer?

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* 8. What would be your main concern about trails if you were a nearby landowner or lived nearby a trail?

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* 9. Are there other comments you would like to share about the Great Springs Trail?

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* 10. Please leave your email address if you would like trail planning updates from Great Springs Project (it will not be used for other purposes, and will not be shared).

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* 11. Your answers to these last few questions will help us determine where further engagement is needed...In which of the following places do you live, work, or spend time? Select all that apply.

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* 12. What is your age? (If you are under the age of 18, you must have a parent or legal guardian's permission to take this survey).

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* 13. What is your gender?

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* 14. What is your race/ethnicity? Select any that apply.

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* 15. What is your annual household income?

* 11. Your answers to these last few questions will help us determine where further engagement is needed...

In which of the following places do you live, work, or spend time? Select all that apply.