Mayes County Connected Survey

This survey was created by the TSET IMPACT Network for the Mid America Industrial Park and the Mayes County Trails Alliance. It asks about community priorities, recreational and economic needs, and ideas for future projects. Responses are completely anonymous and will be used to guide planning, support grant applications, and help ensure projects in Mayes County reflect the community’s interests and needs.
General Awareness
1.Are you aware that Mayes County adopted a Mayes County Connected Plan in 2025?(Required.)
2.Are you aware that the MidAmerica Industrial Park has their own Active Transportation Connectivity Master Plan?(Required.)
3.Have you seen or participated in any projects related to either plan (community open houses, Mayes County Trails Alliance meetings, participated in other surveys...)?(Required.)
Current Conditions and Needs
4.What prevents you from walking, biking, or recreating outdoors more often in Mayes County? (Select all that apply)(Required.)
5.How safe do you currently feel walking or biking in your community?(Required.)
6.Do you feel Mayes County has enough accesible outdoor recreation options for people of all ages and abilities?(Required.)
Transportation Alternatives Program (TAP) – Multi-Use Trail
7.How likely would you be to use a one-mile multi-use trail that connects retail, housing, and an early childhood center?
(Required.)
8.How would you use this trail? (Select all that apply)(Required.)
9.Do you believe a connected multi-use trail would improve safety by separating pedestrians and cyclists from vehicle traffic?(Required.)
Recreational Trails Program (RTP) – Parking & Trail Access

10.Did you know that MidAmerica Industrial Park has an ongoing project that when completed will have 22 miles of hiking and mountain bike trails?
MidAmerica Industrial Park Receives Grant to Launch Ridgeview Trails at MidAmerica
(Required.)
11.If a designated parking lot and trail access point were added, how likely would you be to visit the trail system?(Required.)
12.What activities would you use these trails for? (Select all that apply)(Required.)
Economic & Community Impact
13.Do you believe trails and outdoor recreation make Mayes County a more attractive place to live, work, and visit?(Required.)
14.Would improved trails encourage you to do any of the following?(Required.)
15.How important is investing in trails and active transportation to the future of Mayes County?(Required.)
16.How often would you expect to use new trails once they are completed?(Required.)
Opportunity to share more
17.In your own words, how would these trail projects benefit you, your family, or the community (health, safety, transportation, or economic benefits)?
18.Is there anything you would like decision-makers or grant funders to know about the importance of these projects to Mayes County?
About you
19.How long have you lived in Mayes County?(Required.)
20.What is your age group?(Required.)
21.Would you like to be added to Mayes County HOPE's & Mayes County Trails Alliance newsletter for updates on this project?(Required.)