Multi-Use Path Plan - Community Survey

The City of Medina, in partnership with the Medina County Park District, is embarking on a public engagement process to gather community input for a Multi-Use Path Plan. This plan builds upon recommendations from the City's recently completed 2021-2022 Comprehensive Plan. The City is looking to develop an interconnected multi-use path network that links residents and workers to local and regional assets. Please help shape future multi-use path connections within the City of Medina and the region by participating in this survey.

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* 1. Where do you live?

City of Medina

Medina Township

York Township

Lafayette Township

Montville Township

Other (please specify)

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* 2. How old are you?

younger than 18

18-25

26-35

36-45

46-55

56-65

66-75

75+

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* 3. What are your concerns when walking or biking in Medina? Choose all that apply.

I don’t feel safe near fast moving cars

Unlawful or unsafe driver behavior

Not enough trails and/or bikeways

Not enough sidewalks

The trails, bikeways, and/or sidewalks are in poor condition (cracks, potholes, debris etc.)

Not enough places that feel safe to cross the roadway

Not enough shade, trees, benches, or other amenities along my route

Not enough safe or dry places to park my bicycle

Not enough lighting to walk or bike at night or early in the morning

I don’t know how to navigate the trails or bikeways

Trails, bikeways, sidewalks, and/or crossings aren’t accessible for people with disabilities

It’s difficult to walk or bike with cargo and/or young children

Other (please specify)

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* 4. What should the City do to make walking and biking in Medina more comfortable? Choose your top three (3) priorities.

Build more off-road trails

Build more trails, bikeways, and sidewalks along major roadways like North/South Court Street, Weymouth Road, Medina Road, Wadsworth Road, Lafayette Road, and West Liberty Roads

Build more bikeways and sidewalks along residential neighborhood streets

Maintain trails and bikeways so they are free of cracks, bumps, debris, etc.

Improve signs and wayfinding for people walking and biking

Provide more bicycle parking

Provide more shade, trees, benches, trash cans, bicycle repair stations, and amenities for people walking and biking

Educational programs and campaigns to teach safety and encourage people to walk and bike

Improve lighting for people walking and biking

Provide more crossings dedicated to people walking and biking

Improve existing intersections to be more accessible to people with disabilities (curb cuts, ramps, smooth surfaces, etc.)

Improve existing bikeways to be more comfortable for people biking

Other (please specify)

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* 5. What device do you use most frequently to travel along existing trails?

Bicycle

Mountain Bicycle

Electric Bicycle

Scooter

Electric Scooter

I don’t use a device – I generally walk or run

Other (please specify)

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* 6. Which places within the City of Medina do you want to walk and bike to the most? Choose your top three (3).

Lake Medina

Huffman Park

Reagan Park

Memorial Park

Ray Mellert Park

Fred Greenwood Park

Sam Masi & Stanberry & Maxine Nichols Park

Roscoe Ewing Park

Medina Recreation Center/Medina High School Complex

Medina K-8 schools

Medina County Career Center

Lake Road Industrial Park

Downtown Medina Historic District

Residential neighborhoods

Retail and shopping in South Side District

Daily amenities like grocery stores, pharmacies, post office, etc.

Place of worship (church, mosque, temple, etc.)

Medina County Fairgrounds

Other (please specify)

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* 7. Which places outside of the City of Medina do you want to walk and bike to the most? Choose your top three (3).

Buckeye Woods Park

Medina County University Center (University of Akron)

Chippewa Lake

Hubbard Valley Park

River Styx Park

Austin Badger Park (Former Blue Heron Golf Course)

Plum Creek Park

Hinckley Lake and Reservation

Village of Lodi

City of Brunswick

City of Wadsworth

Village of Seville

Valley City

Other (please specify)

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* 8. Tell us about specific areas that you enjoy walking and biking in Medina. What characteristics do you like?

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* 9. Tell us about specific areas that feel unsafe for people walking and biking in Medina. What needs to be improved?

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* 10. If you live in a subdivision, which of the following best describes your ability to walk?

I can easily walk within my subdivision but not outside of it

I can easily walk within my subdivision and around the community

I can easily walk within my subdivision but am afraid to use main corridors

I cannot easily walk within my subdivision

I don’t live in a subdivision

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* 11. If you live in a subdivision, which of the following best describes your ability to bike?

I can easily bike within my subdivision but not outside of it

I can easily bike within my subdivision and around the community

I can easily bike within my subdivision but am afraid to use main corridors

I cannot easily bike within my subdivision

I don’t live in a subdivision

Multi-Use Path Plan - Community Survey

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* 1. Where do you live?

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* 2. How old are you?

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* 3. What are your concerns when walking or biking in Medina? Choose all that apply.

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* 4. What should the City do to make walking and biking in Medina more comfortable? Choose your top three (3) priorities.

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* 5. What device do you use most frequently to travel along existing trails?

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* 6. Which places within the City of Medina do you want to walk and bike to the most? Choose your top three (3).

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* 7. Which places outside of the City of Medina do you want to walk and bike to the most? Choose your top three (3).

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* 8. Tell us about specific areas that you enjoy walking and biking in Medina. What characteristics do you like?

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* 9. Tell us about specific areas that feel unsafe for people walking and biking in Medina. What needs to be improved?

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* 10. If you live in a subdivision, which of the following best describes your ability to walk?

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* 11. If you live in a subdivision, which of the following best describes your ability to bike?

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* 12. If you live in a subdivision, what subdivision do you live in? If you don't know the subdivision name, please provide your street name.

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* 13. Is there anything else you’d like to share about walking and biking in Medina?