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New and returning bicyclist survey
1.
Have you ridden a bike before?
Have not ridden a bike
Only rode my bike as a child
Only rode my bike as a teenager
Have only ridden my bike as an adult, but don't ride often
Started as a child and continued
Started as a teenager and continued
Have only ridden my bike as an adult, but ride frequently
2.
How experienced are you riding a bike?
I am not at all confident riding a bike
I have some experience riding, but need more knowledge/experience
I am moderately comfortable riding a bike
I am fairly confident on my bike except for high traffic situations
I am very confident riding in most every situation
3.
What are the main reasons why you ride your bicycle? (all that apply)
Cheap
Fast
Easy
Convenient
For exercise
Environmentally friendly
My partner uses the car
Must drop-off or pick-up child
I’m not comfortable on public transportation
Public transportation is not convenient
I bike to public transportation or to complete my commute
Don't know / no answer
Other (please specify)
4.
Do you feel comfortable riding in traffic?
Yes, always
Yes, on some roads
Sometimes
No
Do not know / No answer
5.
How likely is it that you would bicycle more if changes were carried out?
Very likely
Probable
Unlikely
Do not know / No answer
6.
Are there other things that could make it better/easier for you to ride in your city?
A better personal bike
Better weather
Less hills
An electric bicycle
A better multi-person / family bike
Tax deductions to help purchase a bike
More affordable bike share options
Somebody to ride with me to map out a path
No, there are not.
Do not know / No answer
Other (please specify)
7.
How satisfied are you with bicycle parking options at places you visit?
Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Neither satisfied nor dissatisfied
Dissatisfied
Very dissatisfied
Do not know / no answer
8.
Which road user groups should, in your opinion, be more considerate for better bicycling conditions in your city?
Bicyclists
Motorists
Pedestrians
Buses
None of the above
Do not know
9.
Pre-pandemic, often did you combine bicycling and public transport, such as the bus or train, in your city?
Almost every day
A few times a week
About once a week
Rarely
Never
Do not know / no answer
10.
To what extent do you agree with the following statement: “I appreciate bicyclists, partly because when they are riding, they do not take up space on the bus or on the road”
Strongly agree
Agree
Neither agree or disagree
Disagree
Strongly disagree
Do not know
11.
If you are sometimes bothered by other bicyclists, what can they do to bother you less?
Give hand signals
Use voice or bell
Ride slower in general
Ride faster in general
Not use headphones
Not play music
Not talk
Respect red lights / stop signs
Stick to bike paths
Use bike lights
Bicyclists do not bother me
Don’t know/No answer
Other (please specify)
12.
Is there anything you are particularly bothered by when you bicycle in your city?
Too many cars
Bad behavior of vehichle users
Too many trucks
Dangerous intersections
Too many pedestrians
Bad behavior of bicyclists
Uneven bike paths
Uneven roads / pot holes
Lack of bike paths / narrow bicycle lanes
Noise
Air pollution
Buses
Feel it is dangerous to bicycle
No, not bothered by anything
Do not know / no answer
Other (please specify)
13.
Is there anything you particularly appreciate when you ride in your city?
The many bike paths
That drivers take into account bicyclists
The other bicyclists
Meeting people
Feel at ease when I bicycle
Relaxing / exercising
Experiencing seasons
Getting from place to place easily
No
Do not know
Other (please specify)
14.
Where do you get your maps when you ride?
Google / Bing / Apple Maps
TrailLink
City/County websites
Bicycle organization websites
Recommendations from friends
Do not know / No answer
Other (please specify)
15.
What types of bikes are available in your household? (all that apply) -
General road / commuter bicycle
Recumbant bicycle
Children's bicycle(s) with pedals
Children’s running / balance bike without pedals
Cargo bike (3 or 2 wheels)
Electric bicycle
Mountain bike
No bicycles
Do not know
Other (please specify)
16.
Did you know that Cascade Bicycle Club teaches beginner classes for adults and youth?
Yes
No
Do not know / No answer
17.
How satisfied are you with the bicycle paths in your neighborhood?
Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Neither satisfied nor dissatisfied
Dissatisfied
Very dissatisfied
Do not know / no answer
18.
What would it take to make you more comfortable as a bicyclist? (all that apply)
More space on the bike path
More bike paths away from the car roads
More separation between cars and bicycles
More lights on bike paths
More consideration from motorists
Fewer holes or debris in bike paths and roads
More bicycle-friendly traffic lights
Fewer cars and trucks
Do not know
Other (please specify)
19.
Do you plan to use a bicycle to run errands like going grocery shopping, or other 1 to 2 mile trips?
Very likely
Probable
Unlikely
Do not know
20.
Which of the following could possibly get you to cycle to work or school (outside of the pandemic):
Better bike routes between home and work
End of trip facilities like showers in the workplace
Good bicycle parking (dry and possibly locked)
Free bike maintenance at work
Deductions for bicycle use
Subsidy to buy a good bike
None
Do not know
Other (please specify)
21.
If you do not ride your bicycle or stopped riding to work or school, why so?
Bike only in summer
My bike was stolen
My bike broke
I live too far from work for bicycling
Because of my health
Because I am worried about bike theft
Due to changed family circumstances
I’m not comfortable biking in traffic
Do not know / No answer
Other (please specify)
22.
How satisfied are you with maintenance of roads, where there are no bicycle paths?
Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Neither satisfied nor dissatisfied
Dissatisfied
Very dissatisfied
Do not know / no answer
23.
How comfortable do you / would you feel about your child riding their bicycle to school?
Very comfortable
Comfortable
Neither
Dangerous
Very Dangerous
Do not know
No school-age children
24.
Would you feel more comfortable with your children bicycling to school if the road or trail there felt safer?
Yes
No, I wouldn’t feel comfortable
No, it’s safe enough
Do not know
No school-age children
Other (please specify)
25.
Do you wear a helmet?
Yes
Yes, sometimes
No
Do not know / No answer
26.
Do you know how to correctly fit your helmet, check for air in your tires, and check your brakes?
Yes
Yes, some of those but not all
No
Do not know / No answer
Other (please specify)
27.
Do your kids use a helmet?
Yes, all
Yes, some of them
No
Do not know
No school-age children
28.
What is your age?
29.
What is your gender identity?
Woman
Man
Non-binary/Genderqueer
Do not know
No answer
Other (please specify)
30.
What is your racial identification?
Black
Non-white Hispanic
Asian or Pacific Islander
Native American or Alaskan Native
Middle Eastern
White
Two or more races
No answer
Other (please specify)
31.
What is your profession?
32.
In which zip code is your home and school / work? This will help us see what areas need bike infrastructure improvements. We will not be using it for any other purposes.
Enter home zipcode
Enter work zipcode
Do not know / No answer
33.
What is your education?
Some high school
High school graduate
GED
Trade school
Associate’s degree
Some college
Bachelor’s degree
Higher education degree (PhD, Law degree, etc)
Do not answer
34.
What was the total household income before taxes in 2019?
Under $15,000
$15,001 - $30,000
$30,001 - $50,000
$50,001 - $75,000
$75,001 - $100,000
$100,000 - $130,000
$130,001 - $165,000
$ 165,001 +
Do not know / no answer