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West Michigan Trails Pathway Survey
1.
What is your age group?
Under 18
18-24
25-34
35-44
45-54
55-64
65+
Prefer not to say
2.
Which of the following best describes your household?
Single adult (ages 18–64)
Two or more adults, no children in the home
Household with children under 18 in the home
Adult age 65 or older living alone
Household with one or more adults age 65 or older
Prefer not to answer
3.
How often do you currently bike, walk, or use trails?
Daily
Several times a week
A few times a month
Rarely
Never
4.
How confident do you feel riding a bike near vehicle traffic?
1 - No confidence
5 - Very confident
Clear
5.
What are your top three concerns about biking or walking along roads in this area?
Please select up to three options that are most important to you.
Vehicle speed
No physical separation from traffic
Unsafe road crossings or intersections
Poor lighting
No connections to parks, schools, or downtown
Uneven or unpaved surfaces
I don't have concerns
6.
How important is it that the pathway connects to: Schools and parks?
Not important
1 star
2 stars
3 stars
4 stars
Very important
5 stars
7.
How important is it that the pathway connects to: Downtown and local shops?
Not important
1 star
2 stars
3 stars
4 stars
Very important
5 stars
8.
How important is it that the pathway connects to: Gun Lake and natural areas?
Not important
1 star
2 stars
3 stars
4 stars
Very important
5 stars
9.
What would you use a shared-use pathway for?
Recreation and exercise
Commuting to work or school
Running errands
Family outings
All of the above
Other (please specify)
10.
Do you have a preferred route or corridor for the pathway?
Yes, I have a preference
No strong preference
I'm not sure
11.
Please describe your preferred route (even if it's not currently depicted in the concept options), including specific road names, landmarks, or other helpful details.
12.
Is there anything else you'd like us to know about your trail preferences or concerns?
