New York State Canals 2050 Vision Survey

The goal of the New York State Canals survey is to find out more about how you use the canal system today and to hear your ideas for how to improve the state’s canals, canalway trails, and canalside destinations moving forward. The survey should take about 5-7 minutes to complete and will help guide the future planning of our canal systems. All responses will be anonymous.

Question Title

* 1. What is your current relationship to the canals? (select all that apply)

I live along or within a half mile of a canal.

I work along or within a half mile of a canal.

I visit a canal.

I own property along a canal.

I am not directly affiliated with a canal, but I am interested in this project.

Other:

Question Title

* 2. How do you typically get to a canal or travel to places along a canal? Please rank according to how often you utilize the following modes of transportation. If you do not use a certain type of transportation, please select N/A.

Bicycle

N/A

Bus

N/A

Car

N/A

Electric scooter or electric bicycle

N/A

Wheelchair

N/A

Walk / run

N/A

Motorized boat

N/A

Sailboat

N/A

Kayak, tube, or canoe

N/A

Question Title

* 3. What area along the canals have you visited most in the past year? Click on the map below.

Question Title

* 4. What places along the canals are personally meaningful to you?

Question Title

* 5. Where do you access nature on a canal?

Question Title

* 6. Why do you visit the canals? (select all that apply)

Kayak, canoe, or standup paddleboard

Birdwatch

Enjoy nature

Rock climb

Personal/individual fitness (run, bike, etc.)

Fish or hunt

Shop or dine

Picnic

Gather with family or friends

Recreational boat (sail, motorboat, etc.)

Commercial boat

Work

Other:

Question Title

* 7. If you could fix one thing about the canals and canalway trails today, what would it be? (for example: water quality, play spaces, water access, etc.)

Question Title

* 8. In 5, 10, and 25 years, what is your dream for the canals and canalway trails? How should it grow and change, or what is important to keep the same?

Question Title

* 9. What kinds of activities or amenities should be available along a canal and canalway trails? (for example: playgrounds, places to buy coffee, benches, recreation classes, etc.)

Question Title

* 10. Would you like to have better connections to a canal and canalway trails from local businesses or neighborhoods? If so, where?

Question Title

* 11. Is there anything else you would like to share about the canals and canalway trails or your aspirations for its future?

DEMOGRAPHIC QUESTIONS

Question Title

* 12. What is the zip code of the area you live, work, or visit along the canals?

Question Title

* 13. What is your race?

American Indian or Alaska Native

Asian

Black or African American

Middle Eastern or North African

Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander

White (Hispanic or Latino)

White (not Hispanic or Latino)

Prefer to not say

Question Title

* 14. What is your age group?

Under 18

18-24

25-34

35-44

45-54

55-64

65+