TOWN OF GRAY: BICYCLE AND PEDESTRIAN SURVEY

Gray Bicycle and Pedestrian Survey

THIS SURVEY, SPONSORED BY THE GRAY COMMUNITY ENDOWMENT, WAS CREATED BY A GROUP OF VOLUNTEERS INTERESTED IN IMPROVING ACCESS TO WALKING, JOGGING, AND BIKING IN GRAY. THE INTENT OF THE SURVEY IS TO SOLICIT PUBLIC FEEDBACK FOR A TOWN-WIDE BICYCLE PEDESTRIAN PLAN.

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* 1. Where in Gray do you live? (please use general information such as street name, closest intersection, or neighborhood)

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* 2. In the space below, please identify your favorite areas or streets in Gray to walk, jog, or bike.

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* 3. Which areas or streets in Gray are worst for walking, jogging, or biking? (please describe below)

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* 4. Where in Gray would you like to see bicycle or pedestrian improvements -- bike lanes, crosswalks, improved signage, etc.? (please describe below)

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* 5. Do you have access to a bicycle?

Yes

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* 6. How frequently do you take a trip by bike in Gray?

Never

A few times a year

A few times a month

A few times a week

Daily

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* 7. Why do you bike in Gray? (check all that apply)

I don't

Exercise/health reasons

Pleasure

Shopping/errands

Commute to work

Commute to school

Other (please specify)

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* 8. What prevents you from biking more often in Gray?

	Significant Reason	Moderate Reason	Minor Reason	Not Applicable
I don't have access to a bicycle	I don't have access to a bicycle Significant Reason	I don't have access to a bicycle Moderate Reason	I don't have access to a bicycle Minor Reason	I don't have access to a bicycle Not Applicable
Destinations are too far away	Destinations are too far away Significant Reason	Destinations are too far away Moderate Reason	Destinations are too far away Minor Reason	Destinations are too far away Not Applicable
Too many cars/Cars drive too fast	Too many cars/Cars drive too fast Significant Reason	Too many cars/Cars drive too fast Moderate Reason	Too many cars/Cars drive too fast Minor Reason	Too many cars/Cars drive too fast Not Applicable
I travel with small children	I travel with small children Significant Reason	I travel with small children Moderate Reason	I travel with small children Minor Reason	I travel with small children Not Applicable
Roads too narrow/Lack of bike lanes, sidewalks, or signage	Roads too narrow/Lack of bike lanes, sidewalks, or signage Significant Reason	Roads too narrow/Lack of bike lanes, sidewalks, or signage Moderate Reason	Roads too narrow/Lack of bike lanes, sidewalks, or signage Minor Reason	Roads too narrow/Lack of bike lanes, sidewalks, or signage Not Applicable
I don't have time	I don't have time Significant Reason	I don't have time Moderate Reason	I don't have time Minor Reason	I don't have time Not Applicable
Insufficient lighting/personal safety	Insufficient lighting/personal safety Significant Reason	Insufficient lighting/personal safety Moderate Reason	Insufficient lighting/personal safety Minor Reason	Insufficient lighting/personal safety Not Applicable
Lack of bike parking	Lack of bike parking Significant Reason	Lack of bike parking Moderate Reason	Lack of bike parking Minor Reason	Lack of bike parking Not Applicable
Lack of worksite amenities (lockers, showers, dressing rooms)	Lack of worksite amenities (lockers, showers, dressing rooms) Significant Reason	Lack of worksite amenities (lockers, showers, dressing rooms) Moderate Reason	Lack of worksite amenities (lockers, showers, dressing rooms) Minor Reason	Lack of worksite amenities (lockers, showers, dressing rooms) Not Applicable
Health issues	Health issues Significant Reason	Health issues Moderate Reason	Health issues Minor Reason	Health issues Not Applicable
I would rather drive	I would rather drive Significant Reason	I would rather drive Moderate Reason	I would rather drive Minor Reason	I would rather drive Not Applicable

Other (please specify)

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* 9. Are there any areas where you would like to see additional bike racks? (provide a neighborhood, address, or name of building or business)

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* 10. How often do you walk or jog in Gray?

Never

A few times a year

A few times a month

A few times a week

Daily

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* 11. Why do you walk or jog in Gray (check all that apply)

I don't

Exercise/health reasons

Pleasure

Shopping/errands

Commute to work

Commute to school

Other (please specify)

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* 12. What prevents you from walking or jogging more often in Gray?

	Significant Reason	Moderate Reason	Minor Reason	Not Applicable
I don't want to walk/jog alone	I don't want to walk/jog alone Significant Reason	I don't want to walk/jog alone Moderate Reason	I don't want to walk/jog alone Minor Reason	I don't want to walk/jog alone Not Applicable
Destinations are too far away	Destinations are too far away Significant Reason	Destinations are too far away Moderate Reason	Destinations are too far away Minor Reason	Destinations are too far away Not Applicable
Too many cars/Cars drive too fast	Too many cars/Cars drive too fast Significant Reason	Too many cars/Cars drive too fast Moderate Reason	Too many cars/Cars drive too fast Minor Reason	Too many cars/Cars drive too fast Not Applicable
I travel with small children	I travel with small children Significant Reason	I travel with small children Moderate Reason	I travel with small children Minor Reason	I travel with small children Not Applicable
I don't have time	I don't have time Significant Reason	I don't have time Moderate Reason	I don't have time Minor Reason	I don't have time Not Applicable
Insufficient lighting/Personal safety	Insufficient lighting/Personal safety Significant Reason	Insufficient lighting/Personal safety Moderate Reason	Insufficient lighting/Personal safety Minor Reason	Insufficient lighting/Personal safety Not Applicable
Lack of sidewalks/Poor condition of sidewalks	Lack of sidewalks/Poor condition of sidewalks Significant Reason	Lack of sidewalks/Poor condition of sidewalks Moderate Reason	Lack of sidewalks/Poor condition of sidewalks Minor Reason	Lack of sidewalks/Poor condition of sidewalks Not Applicable
Lack of worksite amenities (lockers, showers, dressing rooms)	Lack of worksite amenities (lockers, showers, dressing rooms) Significant Reason	Lack of worksite amenities (lockers, showers, dressing rooms) Moderate Reason	Lack of worksite amenities (lockers, showers, dressing rooms) Minor Reason	Lack of worksite amenities (lockers, showers, dressing rooms) Not Applicable
Health issues	Health issues Significant Reason	Health issues Moderate Reason	Health issues Minor Reason	Health issues Not Applicable
I would rather drive	I would rather drive Significant Reason	I would rather drive Moderate Reason	I would rather drive Minor Reason	I would rather drive Not Applicable

Other (please specify)

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* 13. What is the duration of your average walk or jog (round trip)?

I don't walk

Less than 10 minutes

10-30 minutes

31-60 minutes

Other (please specify)

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* 14. Do you walk, jog or bike on any of the off-road recreational trails in Gray? If so, please describe which ones you use, and for what purpose, in the comment box below.

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* 15. From the list of potential projects and initiatives below, please give us your opinion on their relative level of importance.

	Very Important	Important	Somewhat Important	Not at all Important	No Opinion
Additional paths in the village area to make it safer and more attractive to walk or bike	Additional paths in the village area to make it safer and more attractive to walk or bike Very Important	Additional paths in the village area to make it safer and more attractive to walk or bike Important	Additional paths in the village area to make it safer and more attractive to walk or bike Somewhat Important	Additional paths in the village area to make it safer and more attractive to walk or bike Not at all Important	Additional paths in the village area to make it safer and more attractive to walk or bike No Opinion
Extension of the sidewalk on Libby Hill Rd. from the High School to the Middle School (no sidewalk currently exists)	Extension of the sidewalk on Libby Hill Rd. from the High School to the Middle School (no sidewalk currently exists) Very Important	Extension of the sidewalk on Libby Hill Rd. from the High School to the Middle School (no sidewalk currently exists) Important	Extension of the sidewalk on Libby Hill Rd. from the High School to the Middle School (no sidewalk currently exists) Somewhat Important	Extension of the sidewalk on Libby Hill Rd. from the High School to the Middle School (no sidewalk currently exists) Not at all Important	Extension of the sidewalk on Libby Hill Rd. from the High School to the Middle School (no sidewalk currently exists) No Opinion
Bike lanes on major roads	Bike lanes on major roads Very Important	Bike lanes on major roads Important	Bike lanes on major roads Somewhat Important	Bike lanes on major roads Not at all Important	Bike lanes on major roads No Opinion
Established routes, or "neighborhood byways," that use signage to connect key areas in town using local streets with less traffic	Established routes, or "neighborhood byways," that use signage to connect key areas in town using local streets with less traffic Very Important	Established routes, or "neighborhood byways," that use signage to connect key areas in town using local streets with less traffic Important	Established routes, or "neighborhood byways," that use signage to connect key areas in town using local streets with less traffic Somewhat Important	Established routes, or "neighborhood byways," that use signage to connect key areas in town using local streets with less traffic Not at all Important	Established routes, or "neighborhood byways," that use signage to connect key areas in town using local streets with less traffic No Opinion
Improved signage alerting motorists to the presence of walkers and bikers	Improved signage alerting motorists to the presence of walkers and bikers Very Important	Improved signage alerting motorists to the presence of walkers and bikers Important	Improved signage alerting motorists to the presence of walkers and bikers Somewhat Important	Improved signage alerting motorists to the presence of walkers and bikers Not at all Important	Improved signage alerting motorists to the presence of walkers and bikers No Opinion
More crosswalks and improved road crossings	More crosswalks and improved road crossings Very Important	More crosswalks and improved road crossings Important	More crosswalks and improved road crossings Somewhat Important	More crosswalks and improved road crossings Not at all Important	More crosswalks and improved road crossings No Opinion
Expanding and strengthening linkages between existing trail networks to make it easier to travel around Gray off-road	Expanding and strengthening linkages between existing trail networks to make it easier to travel around Gray off-road Very Important	Expanding and strengthening linkages between existing trail networks to make it easier to travel around Gray off-road Important	Expanding and strengthening linkages between existing trail networks to make it easier to travel around Gray off-road Somewhat Important	Expanding and strengthening linkages between existing trail networks to make it easier to travel around Gray off-road Not at all Important	Expanding and strengthening linkages between existing trail networks to make it easier to travel around Gray off-road No Opinion
Bicycle and pedestrian safety training	Bicycle and pedestrian safety training Very Important	Bicycle and pedestrian safety training Important	Bicycle and pedestrian safety training Somewhat Important	Bicycle and pedestrian safety training Not at all Important	Bicycle and pedestrian safety training No Opinion

Other (please specify)

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* 16. In your opinion, what is the most important change that would encourage you to walk, jog or bike more in Gray?

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* 17. What is your age?

Less than 18

18-24

25-34

35-44

45-54

55-64

65+

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* 18. What is your gender?

Male

Female

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* 19. Please include any additional comments or suggestions you have regarding walking, jogging or biking in Gray.

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* 20. Would you like more information about Gray's Bike/Ped Advocacy Committee? If so, please include your name and email address.

Name

Email Address

THANK YOU FOR TAKING THE TIME TO COMPLETE THIS SURVEY! YOUR FEEDBACK WILL HELP WITH THE CREATION OF A BICYCLE PEDESTRIAN PLAN WHICH WILL BE USED TO IMPROVE THE BIKING AND WALKING ENVIRONMENT FOR ALL USERS AND SKILL LEVELS IN GRAY.