Shared Use Path: Property Owners Survey

To property owner near the shared use path,

MassDOT is conducting a survey to collect information from property owners who live near one of the following shared use paths in Massachusetts: the Cape Cod Trail, Northern Strand Community Trail, Norrowtuck Rail Trail, or the Minuteman Bikeway.

This research aims to quantify the impacts of shared use paths. Your input will help guide our research as we search to understand how paths and trails impact surrounding communities, property values, economic development, safety, and more.

Thank you for participating in our survey. If you have any additional questions or comments, feel free to reach out to Caitlin at cmildner@kittelson.com

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* 1. Please list your home zip code:

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* 2. Which path do you live near?

Cape Cod Trail

Northern Strand Community Trail

Norwottuck Rail Trail

Minuteman Bikeway

Other:

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* 3. How close to the path do you live?

Adjacent to the path

Less than ¼ mile from the path

¼ – ½ mile from the path

½ - 1 mile from the path

1 – 3 miles from the path

3 - 5 miles from the path

More than 5 miles from the path

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* 4. Do you think that the path affects property values?

Yes, it increases property values by approximately %

Yes, it decreases property values by approximately %

No, it does not affect property values

Unsure

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* 5. By what percentage do you think your property values are affected?

Increased by %

Decreased by %

Other or N/A

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* 6. Do you think the path has affected crime rates in the area?

Yes, less crime

Yes, more crime

No, crime is unaffected

If you use the path, please continue the survey. If you have never used the path, please skip to the Optional Background questions at the end of the survey.

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* 7. Does the path influence the amount of time you spend exercising each week?

Yes, living near the path increases my activity levels.

No, living near the path does not affect my activity level.

N/A I do not live near the path

Other:

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* 8. If your ability to use the path influences the amount of time you exercise each week, approximate the additional exercise in minutes per week (Skip this question if it doesn't apply):

Minutes biking:

Minutes walking:

Minutes jogging/running:

Minutes skateboarding:

Minutes of other exercise

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* 9. Has the path influenced your purchase of (Select all that apply):

Bikes

Bike equipment

Shoes/Clothing

Outdoor equipment

Other (please specify)

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* 10. Do you use the path for transportation?

Yes, I bike, walk, run, skate, etc. on the trail for transportation and otherwise I would drive to my destination

Yes, I bike, walk, run, skate, etc. and otherwise I would bike, walk, run, skate, or bus on along a different route to my destination

Yes, I bike, walk, run, skate, etc. and otherwise I would not go to my destination as often

No, I do not use the trail for transportation

Other (please specify)

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* 11. If you said “yes” to question 9, how often do you use the path for transportation?

Daily

1-3 times/week

4+ times/week

Several times/month

Monthly

Several times per year

Never

Other (please specify)

Optional Background Questions:

Shared Use Path: Property Owners Survey

To property owner near the shared use path,

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* 1. Please list your home zip code:

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* 2. Which path do you live near?

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* 3. How close to the path do you live?

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* 4. Do you think that the path affects property values?

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* 5. By what percentage do you think your property values are affected?

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* 6. Do you think the path has affected crime rates in the area?

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* 7. Does the path influence the amount of time you spend exercising each week?

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* 8. If your ability to use the path influences the amount of time you exercise each week, approximate the additional exercise in minutes per week (Skip this question if it doesn't apply):

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* 9. Has the path influenced your purchase of (Select all that apply):

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* 10. Do you use the path for transportation?

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* 11. If you said “yes” to question 9, how often do you use the path for transportation?

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* 12. Ethnicity/Race:

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* 13. Age:

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* 14. Gender:

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* 15. Estimated Household Income:

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* 16. Level of Education

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* 17. Please share any other comments you have below: