Welcome and thank you! You are invited to participate in this survey which will contribute to an understanding of the economic impact of bicycle-related tourism in Maine. Your participation is voluntary. Informed Consent: This is a 10-minute survey designed by the Bicycle Coalition of Maine, (the Coalition), and Bowdoin College. The purpose of this survey is to collect economic information from bicycle tourists in Maine. We will ask questions about your time and spending while in Maine. We hope to use the results of this survey to promote better legislative and policy support for bicycling in Maine, including bicycle tourism. The Bowdoin College student involved in this study, Brooke Goddard, may use the results for educational purposes. There are minimal risks involved in doing this survey. You may choose to not participate in this survey or to withdraw at any time. Confidentiality: Your responses will be kept in strict confidence. Only the Coalition staff and the research team will have access to the information you provide. Emails of the participants, if provided, and other identifying information will be stored separately from survey results, and answers will be encrypted and stored on a secure computer. Neither the Coalition nor Bowdoin College will share or correlate any identifying information of participants with data provided from this survey. Researcher Information: The researchers conducting this study are Nancy Grant, Executive Director of the Bicycle Coalition of Maine (nancy@bikemaine.org), and Brooke Goddard, Bowdoin '16 (grace@bikemaine.org). If you have any questions or concerns about this survey and the uses of your responses, please contact the researchers, Sam Putnam (sputnam@bowdoin.edu), the chair of Bowdoin’s Institutional Review Board, or Eileen Johnson (ejohnson@bowdoin.edu), Bowdoin faculty advisor for this project. I understand the above description of this study and the risks and benefits associated with my participation. I understand and agree to the Coalition and Bowdoin College’s terms regarding the confidential use of my responses. Question Title * 1. Please provide the zip code or postal code for your primary residence. If you are not a resident of the U.S. or Canada, please enter your country of residence. Zip or postal code Country Question Title * 2. Please indicate your highest level of education completed. High school/GED Some college College degree Graduate school degree Technical or trade degree Prefer not to say Other (please specify) Question Title * 3. Please indicate your annual household income. Less than $25,000 $25,000 - $49,999 $50,000 - $74,999 $75,000 - $99,999 $100,000 - $149,999 $150,000 - $199,999 $200,000 - $249,999 $250,000 or more Prefer not to say Question Title * 4. What region in Maine is your primary destination? Downeast & Acadia (Bar Harbor, Mt. Desert, Bucksport, Ellsworth, Machias, Calais) Greater Portland & Casco Bay Maine Beaches Region (York, Kittery, Ogunquit, Old Orchard Beach, Kennebunkport) Mid-Coast (Brunswick, Bath, Boothbay Harbor, Wiscasset, Waldeboro, Pemaquid, Camden, Rockland) Maine Lakes & Mountains (Rangeley, Sebago Lake, Long Lake, Bethel, Lewiston-Auburn) Kennebec & Moose River Valley (Augusta, Waterville, Skowhegan, Jackman, The Forks) The Maine Highlands (Baxter State Park, Moosehead Lake, Mt. Katahdin, Bangor) Aroostook County (Allagash Wilderness, Houlton, Presque Isle, Ft. Kent) Don't know Question Title * 5. Is this your first vacation in Maine, or are you a repeat vacationer in Maine? This is the first vacation in Maine for me (and everyone with me) I (and everyone with me) have vacationed in Maine before this trip Some members of my party have vacationed in Maine before this trip, some have not I am a Maine resident on vacation in Maine Question Title * 6. How many other people are on this trip with you? Children (under 18): Adults: Question Title * 7. Is bicycling a purpose of your trip? Bicycling is a primary reason for taking this trip Bicycling is one of several reasons for taking this trip Bicycling is a small reason for taking this trip Bicycling is not a reason for taking this trip. Question Title * 8. How would you describe yourself as a bicyclist? This is the first time I've ridden a bike in years Occasional rider (for example, only on vacations) Weekend rider I ride several times each week I ride more than 1,500 miles per year I live to bike! Question Title * 9. Check the types of bicycles you have with you on this trip. Select all that apply. Road bike Mountain bike Hybrid bike Commuting or cruiser bike Other Not sure Question Title * 10. Are any of those bikes rented? No Yes If yes, how much did you pay in total for rentals? Please exclude the dollar symbol and round to the nearest $10. Question Title * 11. What bicycle related activities are you doing in Maine on this trip? Please check all that apply. Road bike ride(s) (1 day or less) Mountain bike or trail ride(s) Self-guided multi-day bike tour Guided bicycle tour Bicycling for transportation Other bicycling activity Question Title * 12. Did you come on this Maine vacation so that you could participate in an organized bicycling event, e.g., bike race, triathlon, one-day bike event, BikeMaine 7-day ride? No Yes If yes, what event? Question Title * 13. What resources did you use to plan your bicycling activities in Maine? Please check all that apply. Internet search From friend/relative who visited Maine From friend/relative who lives in Maine Bicycling website (e.g., The Bicycle Coalition of Maine's website) Bicycling oriented magazine (e.g., Bicycling Magazine) Other Magazine/Newspaper Article Travel book/guide/brochure(s) VisitMaine.com (Maine Office of Tourism's website) Social Media (e.g., Facebook, Twitter) Advertisement/Commercial Television Program Travel Agent Did not do any research Other (please specify) Question Title * 14. When you bicycle on a vacation, how often do you seek out separated or protected bicycle infrastructure, e.g., bike lanes, multi-use paths, bike trails, etc.? Never - on vacation, I ride on whatever is available Rarely Sometimes Often Always - on vacation, I seek out and only ride on separated bicycle infrastructure Question Title * 15. How important is the bikability/bike-friendliness* of a place when choosing your vacation destination? * Bike-friendliness includes: safety; bike-friendly infrastructure; condition of roads; ease of navigation; driver attitudes; and, hospitality business attitudes Not important Somewhat important Very important Extremely important Question Title * 16. In your opinion, what is the best thing about bicycling in Maine? On-road bicycle infrastructure (bike lanes, multi-use paths) Off-road bicycle trails Safety of roads Condition of roads Ease of navigation Amount of traffic Driver attitudes General hospitality of businesses and Maine residents Bike event options Bike tour options Scenery or historical/cultural sites Other (please specify) Question Title * 17. In your opinion, what is the worst thing about bicycling in Maine? On-road bicycle infrastructure (bike lanes, multi-use paths) Off-road bicycle trails Safety of roads Condition of roads Ease of navigation Amount of traffic Driver attitudes General hospitality of businesses and Maine residents Bike event options Bike tour options Scenery or historical/cultural sites Other (please specify) Question Title * 18. How long is your trip in Maine? Day trip 2 days 3 days 4 days 5 days 6 days 7 days more than 7 days Question Title * 19. Which type of accommodations are you staying in on your trip? Not applicable / not staying overnight Commercial lodging (e.g, hotel) RV park or campgrounds With friends or relatives At my second home Rented home Other (e.g., event accommodations) Question Title * 20. How many nights will you spend in paid lodging in Maine on this trip? 0 (Did not pay for lodging in Maine on this trip) 1 2 - 3 4 - 6 7 - 14 More than 14 nights Question Title * 21. Please estimate the amount of money you have budgeted to spend in Maine TOTAL related to this trip. Please exclude the dollar symbol and round to the nearest $10. Lodging: Food/beverage (restaurants, groceries, etc.): Transportation (gas, airfare, bus ticket, etc.): Retail shopping (souvenirs, clothes, bicycling gear, etc.): Recreation (other outdoor activities, concerts, movies, museums, etc.): Other: Question Title * 22. Do you intend to return to any of the communities you are visiting on this trip? Yes Maybe No Question Title * 23. This survey is part of an ongoing study of the economic impact of bicycling in Maine. May we have your email for a few potential follow-up questions? No Yes, my email is: Question Title * 24. Anything else? Thank you for your participation in our survey! Submit