Shared Use Path: User Survey

To Shared Use Path User,

This survey is intended to collect information from users of one or several of the following shared use paths in Massachusetts: the Cape Cod Trail, Northern Strand Community Trail, Norrowtuck Rail Trail, or the Minuteman Bikeway.

Our 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 are you visiting today?

Cape Cod Trail

Northern Strand Community Trail

Norwottuck Rail Trail

Minuteman Bikeway

Other (please specify):

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* 3. How often do you visit this path?

This is my first time

Daily

1-3 times per week

4+ times per week

Several times per month

Monthly

Several times per year

Other (please specify):

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* 4. How did you travel to the path today?

Walked

Biked

Drove

Carpooled

Took public transportation

Took a taxi/Uber/Lyft

Other (please specify):

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* 5. Which of these activities best describes your use of the path today?

Walking

Jogging

Skateboarding/Rollerblading

Scootering

Biking

Backpacking

Other (please specify):

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* 6. If the path didn't exist, would you be participating in this activity elsewhere?

Yes

Unsure

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* 7. How long do you plan to stay on the path today?

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* 8. What is your primary purpose for using the path?

Recreation

Health/Exercise

Commuting/Traveling

Other (please specify):

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* 9. If others are accompanying you, indicate the number of people in the group you're with that fit into the following age groups:

0-12

13-18

19-30

31-50

51+

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

Yes, less crime

Yes, more crime

No, crime is unaffected

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* 11. 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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* 12. 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 path for transportation

Other (please specify)

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* 13. 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)

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* 14. We are trying to assess the path's local economic impact. As a result of your trip today, how much money are you and you group spending on:

Restaurants $

Fuel $

Retail store purchases (rentals) $

Lodging $

Museums, parks, zoos $

Other $

Optional Background Questions:

Optional Background Questions:

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* 1. Please list your home zip code:

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* 2. Which path are you visiting today?

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* 3. How often do you visit this path?

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* 4. How did you travel to the path today?

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* 5. Which of these activities best describes your use of the path today?

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* 6. If the path didn't exist, would you be participating in this activity elsewhere?

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* 7. How long do you plan to stay on the path today?

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* 8. What is your primary purpose for using the path?

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* 9. If others are accompanying you, indicate the number of people in the group you're with that fit into the following age groups:

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

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

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* 12. Do you use the path for transportation?

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

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* 14. We are trying to assess the path's local economic impact. As a result of your trip today, how much money are you and you group spending on:

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* 15. Ethnicity/Race:

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* 16. Age:

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* 17. Gender:

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* 18. Estimated Household Income:

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* 19. Level of Education

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