2025 Northeast Arkansas Community Values Survey

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* 2. What type of home would you prefer to live in?

Single-family detached house with a small yard

Single-family detached house with a large yard

Single-family attached house or townhouse

Apartment or condominium

Manufactured (mobile) home

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* 3. Which neighborhood would you prefer regarding access to retail opportunities?

Neighborhood A: Shopping and restaurants are within a short walking distance

Neighborhood B: Shopping and restaurants are within driving distance, but not walking distance

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* 4. Which neighborhood would you prefer regarding access to recreational opportunities?

Neighborhood A: Some parks and other recreational opportunities are within a short walking distance

Neighborhood B: Parks and other recreational opportunities are within driving distance, but not walking distance

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* 5. Which neighborhood would you prefer regarding access to social and educational opportunities?

Neighborhood A: Some churches, schools, libraries and community centers are within a short walking distance

Neighborhood B: Churches, schools, libraries and community centers are within driving distance, but not walking distance

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* 6. Which neighborhood would you prefer regarding access to alternative transportation options?

Neighborhood A: The neighborhood is equipped for multi-modal accessibility (pedestrians, cyclists, transit & vehicles)

Neighborhood B: Virtually all trips both into and out of the neighborhood are majorly designed for single vehicles

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* 7. What location would you most likely prefer to live?

City (Particularly downtown within a mixture of offices, apartments and retail shops)

City (Particularly in a residential neighborhood)

Suburban neighborhood with a mixture of homes, shops and businesses

Suburban neighborhood with houses only

Small town

Rural area

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* 8. **Please rank the following items in order of most (1) to least (8) important as contributions to the improvement of the overall quality of life in the current area where you live?**

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* 9. Of the following, which THREE items do you think should be a high priority for the overall improvement of transportation in Craighead County over the next 20 years?

Improving existing interchanges/intersections on major roads, bypasses and/or highways

Improving connections (north/south or east/west) throughout the city

Improving public transit transportation/bus service

Improving the timing of traffic lights

Reducing traffic delays caused by trains and railroads

Improving individual roads and streets in nearby cities of Bay, Bono and Brookland

Improving roads and highways that link/connect Bay, Bono, Brookland and Jonesboro

Developing and installing new pedestrian (walking) and biking facilities/accommodations

Improving existing pedestrian (walking) and biking facilities/accommodations

Identifying existing land for new traffic corridors and roads in future growth areas

Improving transportation services/availability for seniors and persons with disabilities

Improving/Expanding airport services and access in the region

Improving routes and facilities for freight and rail transportation

Improving the overall appearance of roads/highways

Improving placemaking and public spaces throughout local communities

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* 10. How often do you walk and/or bike in Craighead County?

Every day

A few times a week

About once a week

A few times a month

Once a month

Less than once a month

I never walk and/or bike in Craighead County

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* 11. How safe do you feel walking and/or biking in Craighead County?

Extremely safe

Very safe

Somewhat safe

Not so safe

Not at all safe

N/A

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* 12. Have you ever used public transit/bus services in the Jonesboro/Craighead County area (JET, NEAT, FOCUS and/or BRAD)?

Yes

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* 13. How often do you use public transit/bus services in the Jonesboro/Craighead County area?

Every day

A few times a week

About once a week

A few times a month

Once a month

Less than once a month

I don't ever use public transit in the Jonesboro/Craighead County area.

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* 14. Have you ever used public transit/bus services in cities outside of the Jonesboro/Craighead County area?

Yes

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* 15. What are the reasons you have used public transit/bus services in other areas, but not in Jonesboro/Craighead County? (Check all that apply)

Local public transit service is not convenient

Local public transit services is not available where I live or to the places I would want/need to go

Local public transit service is not available at the times I would want or need to use it

I do not feel safe using the local public transit service

I do not feel that local public transit service is reliable

I do not understand how to use the local public transit service

I prefer to use my own personal vehicle when traveling locally

I have never used public transit services in any area

N/A

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* 16. Which of the following would encourage you to use or make greater use of the existing public transit/bus service in Jonesboro/Craighead County? (Check all that apply)

More frequent service

Free transit/bus service

If the price of gas increased significantly

If service hours were extended to nearby communities

If service was provided earlier in the day

If service was provided later in the day

If service was available at all times on weekends

If service was provided in other parts of town

Better security (shelters, lighting, signage, route information, etc) at transit stops and on buses

Shelters at more transit stops

More reliable service times

Availability of other modes of public transit (e.g. trolley, light rail, etc)

None of the above

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* 17. Please indicate what you believe is the main issue/challenge regarding the overall road/transportation system in Craighead County.

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* 18. Would you be willing to pay a little more in taxes to help fund/address what you believe to be the main issue/challenge regarding the overall road/ transportation system in Craighead County?

Yes

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* 19. Would you be willing to pay a little more in taxes to fund any of the following items for the region? (Check all that apply)

Existing Road Improvements

Constructing/Maintaining Sidewalks

Constructing/Maintaining Bikeways

Multi-use trails for pedestrians and cyclists

Expansion of public transit/bus service routes to include more places both in town and outside of the city

Expansion of the days/hours of operation for public transit/bus service

Acquire land for future roads

I am not willing to pay more taxes to fund any of the above

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* 20. How many persons (including yourself) does your household consist of?

More than 4

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* 21. What is your employment status?

Unemployed

Employed

Retired

Student

Homemaker

Other (please specify)

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* 22. Which of the following best describes your annual household income?

Under $15,000

Between $15,000 and $29,999

Between $30,000 and $49,999

Between $50,000 and $74,999

Between $75,000 and $99,999

Between $100,000 and $150,000

Over $150,000

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* 23. Which of the following best describes your race?

White or Caucasian

Black or African American

Hispanic or Latino

Asian or Asian American

American Indian or Alaska Native

Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander

Prefer Not to Respond

Other (please specify)

2025 Northeast Arkansas Community Values Survey

Interested in Giving Your Input on the Future of Our Region??

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* 1. Of the following, select the THREE items that are a high priority to your household when deciding where to live?

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* 2. What type of home would you prefer to live in?

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* 3. Which neighborhood would you prefer regarding access to retail opportunities?

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* 4. Which neighborhood would you prefer regarding access to recreational opportunities?

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* 5. Which neighborhood would you prefer regarding access to social and educational opportunities?

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* 6. Which neighborhood would you prefer regarding access to alternative transportation options?

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* 7. What location would you most likely prefer to live?

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* 8. Please rank the following items in order of most (1) to least (8) important as contributions to the improvement of the overall quality of life in the current area where you live?

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* 9. Of the following, which THREE items do you think should be a high priority for the overall improvement of transportation in Craighead County over the next 20 years?

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* 10. How often do you walk and/or bike in Craighead County?

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* 11. How safe do you feel walking and/or biking in Craighead County?

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* 12. Have you ever used public transit/bus services in the Jonesboro/Craighead County area (JET, NEAT, FOCUS and/or BRAD)?

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* 13. How often do you use public transit/bus services in the Jonesboro/Craighead County area?

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* 14. Have you ever used public transit/bus services in cities outside of the Jonesboro/Craighead County area?

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* 15. What are the reasons you have used public transit/bus services in other areas, but not in Jonesboro/Craighead County? (Check all that apply)

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* 16. Which of the following would encourage you to use or make greater use of the existing public transit/bus service in Jonesboro/Craighead County? (Check all that apply)

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* 17. Please indicate what you believe is the main issue/challenge regarding the overall road/transportation system in Craighead County.

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* 18. Would you be willing to pay a little more in taxes to help fund/address what you believe to be the main issue/challenge regarding the overall road/ transportation system in Craighead County?

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* 19. Would you be willing to pay a little more in taxes to fund any of the following items for the region? (Check all that apply)

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* 20. How many persons (including yourself) does your household consist of?

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* 21. What is your employment status?

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* 22. Which of the following best describes your annual household income?

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* 23. Which of the following best describes your race?

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* 24. Are you of Hispanic, Latino or Spanish decent?

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* 25. Please indicate your age range.

* 8. **Please rank the following items in order of most (1) to least (8) important as contributions to the improvement of the overall quality of life in the current area where you live?**