Haywood County Greenway Plan

Haywood County is developing the County's first Greenway Master Plan, and we need your input! The ultimate goal of this project is to develop a greenway plan that will help achieve local and regional goals for transportation, health, safety, economic prosperity, and resilience to natural disasters. This plan will shape the development of future amenities for walking, cycling, and trails in Haywood County.

Please take a few moments to fill out this short questionnaire. Your response will help to build a better understanding of the needs and priorities of this plan.

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* 1. How important to you is the goal of creating more opportunities for walking, bicycling, and trails in Haywood County? Select one.

Very Important

Somewhat Important

Not Important

Let us know why you feel this way (optional)

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* 2. What destinations would you most like to get to by walking, bicycling, and greenway trails? Select all that apply.

Downtown businesses and destinations in Canton, Clyde, Maggie Valley, and Waynesville

Public Schools, Libraries, Recreation Centers, and Community Centers

Haywood Community College

Lake Junaluska

Haywood County Parks and municipal parks (Allens Creek Park, Glance Street Park, Vance Street Park, Waynesville parks, etc.)

Chestnut Mountain

River/creek access

Regional destinations (Blue Ridge Parkway, Mountains to Sea Trail, Pisgah Forest)

I just want trails for exercise/recreation and am not concerned about destinations

I do not want trails to any of these destinations

Other (please specify)

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* 3. Please rank the importance of the following features for greenway trails. (1 = most important)

Benches and scenic places to rest along the trail

Wayfinding signs along the trail and maps at trail heads

Interpretive signs (featuring local history/environment)

Drinking fountains

Trash cans/pet waste stations

Restrooms at trail heads

Parking areas at trail heads

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* 4. What type of trail surface do you prefer?

Paved surface (asphalt or concrete)

Unpaved surface (crushed stone/gravel)

Natural surface (dirt/footpath)

Dual tread (paved and unpaved side-by-side)

I would like a variety of options

Other (please specify)

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* 5. What would be your main concerns about trails if you were a nearby landowner?

Property value (Note: Property value is likely to increase the closer you are to the trail)

Privacy (Note: Landscaping can be part of trail design to enhance privacy)

Liability (Note: North Carolina has a recreational use statute that limits landowner liability)

Maintenance (Note: The County or local municipality will be responsible for maintenance)

Crime (Note: Levels of crime on trails generally reflects crime levels of surrounding areas)

Taxes (Note: Trail easements qualify for conservation tax credits)

This question is not applicable to me.

This question is applicable, but I have no concerns.

Other (please specify)

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* 6. Please rank the following ways to encourage more walking, bicycling, and trail use (1 = best).

Provide more information about places to walk, bike and use trails in Haywood County

N/A

Create safer crossings of major roadways

N/A

Give people walking/biking more separation from motor vehicle traffic

N/A

Provide more sidewalks, bike lanes, and trails overall

N/A

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* 7. What are the most important benefits and uses of greenway trails? Select all that apply.

Transportation/Connectivity to Destinations

Recreation/Fitness

Access to Nature/Outdoors

Habitat and Environmental Protection/Awareness

Economic Development/Quality of Life

Other (please specify)

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* 1. How important to you is the goal of creating more opportunities for walking, bicycling, and trails in Haywood County? Select one.

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* 2. What destinations would you most like to get to by walking, bicycling, and greenway trails? Select all that apply.

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* 3. Please rank the importance of the following features for greenway trails. (1 = most important)

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* 4. What type of trail surface do you prefer?

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* 5. What would be your main concerns about trails if you were a nearby landowner?

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* 6. Please rank the following ways to encourage more walking, bicycling, and trail use (1 = best).

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* 7. What are the most important benefits and uses of greenway trails? Select all that apply.

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* 8. Are there other comments you would like to share about the greenway plan?