Downtown Grand Blanc: Parking and Non-Motorized Travel Survey

Purpose of the Study

The City of Grand Blanc hired a consultant, MKSK, to study parking and non-motorized travel in Downtown Grand Blanc.

This survey will help us get started and be used to help inform the study’s recommendations for improvements related to parking and non-motorized transportation.

Please contact Wendy Jean-Buhrer, City Manager of Grand Blanc, if you have questions or would like more information at citymanager@cityofgrandblanc.com

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* 1. Please fill out the following:

Your Name

Name of Business

Type of Business

Address

Email Address

Phone Number

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* 2. Do you own the property where the business is located?

Yes

Other (please specify)

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* 3. The consultants will be having a day of focus group meetings on Tuesday, January 10th, 2023 (the meeting could be shifted to another day due to weather). Are you interested in participating to share additional thoughts? If so, please check off all of the times you are available on January 10th.

9:00 - 9:45 A.M.

10:00 - 10:45 A.M.

11:00 - 11:45 A.M.

None of these times work for me, would like to have a follow up phone call instead.

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* 4. Where do you typically park?

On Street

Private Parking Lot

City Parking Lot

Walk/Bike/Get Dropped Off

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* 5. Where do your employees typically park?

On Street

Private Parking Lot

City Parking Lot

Walk/Bike/Get Dropped Off

Takes the Bus

I don't know

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* 6. Where do your customers typically park?

On Street

Private Parking Lot

Public Parking Lot

I don't know

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* 7. How long do your customers typically visit your business?

A 1/2 hour or less

A 1/2 hour to 1 hour

1 hour to 1.5 hours

1.5 hours or more

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* 8. Do most of your customers typically visit other businesses nearby when they visit your business?

Yes

I don't know

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* 9. What days of the week are typically your busiest for your business? Check all that apply.

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday

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* 10. What time does your business typically open?

9 AM or earlier

10 AM - 11 AM

12 PM - 2 PM

3 PM - 5 PM

6 PM or later

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* 11. What times are usually busiest for your business? Check up to three options.

Morning hours (10 AM - Noon)

Lunch hours (Noon - 2 PM)

Mid Afternoon hours (2 PM - 5 PM)

Early Evening hours (5 PM - 7 PM)

Thursday/Friday/Saturday Evenings (5 PM - 9 PM)

Other (please specify)

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* 12. If your business requires space for loading/unloading, please describe where that is done and typical times (day of week and time):

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* 13. In terms of parking and pick-ups, how has your business changed, if at all, during COVID? Please check all that apply.

Business is back to normal

More customer pick- ups

Door-to-door food pick-ups

Peak times have changed

Please list any additional comments

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* 14. What do you feel is needed in Downtown Grand Blanc? Check all that apply.

More parking is needed on street

More parking is needed off street in private parking lots

More parking is needed off street in public parking lots

I think there's enough parking in Downtown Grand Blanc

Improve crosswalks in Downtown

Change traffic signal timing

Better wayfinding signage is needed to direct visitors to Downtown, parking areas, etc.

More bike racks should be installed in Downtown Grand Blanc

Other (please specify)

Downtown Grand Blanc: Parking and Non-Motorized Travel Survey

Purpose of the Study

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* 1. Please fill out the following:

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* 2. Do you own the property where the business is located?

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* 4. Where do you typically park?

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* 5. Where do your employees typically park?

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* 6. Where do your customers typically park?

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* 7. How long do your customers typically visit your business?

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* 8. Do most of your customers typically visit other businesses nearby when they visit your business?

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* 9. What days of the week are typically your busiest for your business? Check all that apply.

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* 10. What time does your business typically open?

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* 11. What times are usually busiest for your business? Check up to three options.

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* 12. If your business requires space for loading/unloading, please describe where that is done and typical times (day of week and time):

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* 13. In terms of parking and pick-ups, how has your business changed, if at all, during COVID? Please check all that apply.

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* 14. What do you feel is needed in Downtown Grand Blanc? Check all that apply.

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* 15. Do you have anything else you would like to tell us?