Concord Pedestrian Survey

Help make Concord a better place to walk! Please share your thoughts to make Concord a more livable, walkable place for Concord residents and visitors of all ages.

For more information on the project, visit the project webpage at:
http://www.cnhrpc.org/transportation-planning/non-motorized-transportation/concord-pedestrian-master-plan

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* 1. How often do you walk in Concord for the following purposes?

	Nearly every day	A few times a week	Once per week	1 - 2 times per month	Rarely
Pleasure - This includes walking for exercise and overall enjoyment.	Pleasure - This includes walking for exercise and overall enjoyment. Nearly every day	Pleasure - This includes walking for exercise and overall enjoyment. A few times a week	Pleasure - This includes walking for exercise and overall enjoyment. Once per week	Pleasure - This includes walking for exercise and overall enjoyment. 1 - 2 times per month	Pleasure - This includes walking for exercise and overall enjoyment. Rarely
Utilitarian - Including getting to work/school, running errands, or making other scheduled trips (gym, hair dresser, shopping, etc.)	Utilitarian - Including getting to work/school, running errands, or making other scheduled trips (gym, hair dresser, shopping, etc.) Nearly every day	Utilitarian - Including getting to work/school, running errands, or making other scheduled trips (gym, hair dresser, shopping, etc.) A few times a week	Utilitarian - Including getting to work/school, running errands, or making other scheduled trips (gym, hair dresser, shopping, etc.) Once per week	Utilitarian - Including getting to work/school, running errands, or making other scheduled trips (gym, hair dresser, shopping, etc.) 1 - 2 times per month	Utilitarian - Including getting to work/school, running errands, or making other scheduled trips (gym, hair dresser, shopping, etc.) Rarely
Social - This could include walking to a friend's house, restaurant or bar, or to other social events.	Social - This could include walking to a friend's house, restaurant or bar, or to other social events. Nearly every day	Social - This could include walking to a friend's house, restaurant or bar, or to other social events. A few times a week	Social - This could include walking to a friend's house, restaurant or bar, or to other social events. Once per week	Social - This could include walking to a friend's house, restaurant or bar, or to other social events. 1 - 2 times per month	Social - This could include walking to a friend's house, restaurant or bar, or to other social events. Rarely

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* 2. Do you require or often use a personal mobility device or wheelchair to get around?

Yes

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* 3. Do you walk with a stroller or other small-wheeled vehicle on occasion?

Yes

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* 4. What types of destinations do you walk to? Check all that apply

Parks

Fitness Facilities

General Errands

Grocery Stores

Restaurants

Public Transportation/Bus Stop

Work

School

To visit friends or family at their homes

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* 5. Does your employer encourage non-motorized transportation to work? This could include incentives, (showers, competitions, other), etc. If so, please explain and identify your employer if willing.

Yes

Explain

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* 6. How long is your typical walk when you walk for fun or exercise?

Less than 5 minutes

5 to 10 minutes

10 to 20 minutes

20 to 30 minutes

More than half an hour

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* 7. When you choose to walk to a destination instead of driving a car for example, how far do you walk one-way?

Less than 5 minutes

5 to 10 minutes

10 to 20 minutes

20 to 30 minutes

More than a half an hour

I almost never walk to get to where I’m going

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* 8. Which of the following are personal incentives for why you choose to walk? Please mark these as High, Medium, or Low:

	High	Medium	Low
For health or exercise	For health or exercise High	For health or exercise Medium	For health or exercise Low
The environment	The environment High	The environment Medium	The environment Low
For fun	For fun High	For fun Medium	For fun Low
To save money	To save money High	To save money Medium	To save money Low
Lack of nearby parking	Lack of nearby parking High	Lack of nearby parking Medium	Lack of nearby parking Low
Convenience	Convenience High	Convenience Medium	Convenience Low
Other	Other High	Other Medium	Other Low

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* 9. Please explain which factors influence your decision to walk. Complete the sentence "I would walk in Concord more than I currently do if:"

	I would be much more likely walk		I would be more likely to walk		Would have little or no impact
the places I needed to go weren't so far apart	the places I needed to go weren't so far apart I would be much more likely walk	the places I needed to go weren't so far apart	the places I needed to go weren't so far apart I would be more likely to walk	the places I needed to go weren't so far apart	the places I needed to go weren't so far apart Would have little or no impact
I could park my car in a central location, then access many locations by walking.	I could park my car in a central location, then access many locations by walking. I would be much more likely walk	I could park my car in a central location, then access many locations by walking.	I could park my car in a central location, then access many locations by walking. I would be more likely to walk	I could park my car in a central location, then access many locations by walking.	I could park my car in a central location, then access many locations by walking. Would have little or no impact
there were more sidewalks and they were better connected.	there were more sidewalks and they were better connected. I would be much more likely walk	there were more sidewalks and they were better connected.	there were more sidewalks and they were better connected. I would be more likely to walk	there were more sidewalks and they were better connected.	there were more sidewalks and they were better connected. Would have little or no impact
the sidewalks were not blocked by snow, ice, or other obstructions	the sidewalks were not blocked by snow, ice, or other obstructions I would be much more likely walk	the sidewalks were not blocked by snow, ice, or other obstructions	the sidewalks were not blocked by snow, ice, or other obstructions I would be more likely to walk	the sidewalks were not blocked by snow, ice, or other obstructions	the sidewalks were not blocked by snow, ice, or other obstructions Would have little or no impact
the sidewalks were smoother or in better condition	the sidewalks were smoother or in better condition I would be much more likely walk	the sidewalks were smoother or in better condition	the sidewalks were smoother or in better condition I would be more likely to walk	the sidewalks were smoother or in better condition	the sidewalks were smoother or in better condition Would have little or no impact
it was easier and safer to cross busy streets and intersections	it was easier and safer to cross busy streets and intersections I would be much more likely walk	it was easier and safer to cross busy streets and intersections	it was easier and safer to cross busy streets and intersections I would be more likely to walk	it was easier and safer to cross busy streets and intersections	it was easier and safer to cross busy streets and intersections Would have little or no impact
it were not for concerns about crime	it were not for concerns about crime I would be much more likely walk	it were not for concerns about crime	it were not for concerns about crime I would be more likely to walk	it were not for concerns about crime	it were not for concerns about crime Would have little or no impact
there were more shade trees or street trees	there were more shade trees or street trees I would be much more likely walk	there were more shade trees or street trees	there were more shade trees or street trees I would be more likely to walk	there were more shade trees or street trees	there were more shade trees or street trees Would have little or no impact
there were benches or rest spots along the way	there were benches or rest spots along the way I would be much more likely walk	there were benches or rest spots along the way	there were benches or rest spots along the way I would be more likely to walk	there were benches or rest spots along the way	there were benches or rest spots along the way Would have little or no impact
there were tip-down ramps instead of step curbs	there were tip-down ramps instead of step curbs I would be much more likely walk	there were tip-down ramps instead of step curbs	there were tip-down ramps instead of step curbs I would be more likely to walk	there were tip-down ramps instead of step curbs	there were tip-down ramps instead of step curbs Would have little or no impact
there was less car and truck traffic making noise/exhaust etc.	there was less car and truck traffic making noise/exhaust etc. I would be much more likely walk	there was less car and truck traffic making noise/exhaust etc.	there was less car and truck traffic making noise/exhaust etc. I would be more likely to walk	there was less car and truck traffic making noise/exhaust etc.	there was less car and truck traffic making noise/exhaust etc. Would have little or no impact
drivers were more friendly to walkers	drivers were more friendly to walkers I would be much more likely walk	drivers were more friendly to walkers	drivers were more friendly to walkers I would be more likely to walk	drivers were more friendly to walkers	drivers were more friendly to walkers Would have little or no impact
cars didn’t drive so fast	cars didn’t drive so fast I would be much more likely walk	cars didn’t drive so fast	cars didn’t drive so fast I would be more likely to walk	cars didn’t drive so fast	cars didn’t drive so fast Would have little or no impact
there was better lighting at night	there was better lighting at night I would be much more likely walk	there was better lighting at night	there was better lighting at night I would be more likely to walk	there was better lighting at night	there was better lighting at night Would have little or no impact
there was more shoulder space on the side of country roads	there was more shoulder space on the side of country roads I would be much more likely walk	there was more shoulder space on the side of country roads	there was more shoulder space on the side of country roads I would be more likely to walk	there was more shoulder space on the side of country roads	there was more shoulder space on the side of country roads Would have little or no impact
there were more hiking trails nearby	there were more hiking trails nearby I would be much more likely walk	there were more hiking trails nearby	there were more hiking trails nearby I would be more likely to walk	there were more hiking trails nearby	there were more hiking trails nearby Would have little or no impact
there were more paved trails or bike paths	there were more paved trails or bike paths I would be much more likely walk	there were more paved trails or bike paths	there were more paved trails or bike paths I would be more likely to walk	there were more paved trails or bike paths	there were more paved trails or bike paths Would have little or no impact
there were more interesting destination within walking distance of where I live or work	there were more interesting destination within walking distance of where I live or work I would be much more likely walk	there were more interesting destination within walking distance of where I live or work	there were more interesting destination within walking distance of where I live or work I would be more likely to walk	there were more interesting destination within walking distance of where I live or work	there were more interesting destination within walking distance of where I live or work Would have little or no impact
the weather was nice	the weather was nice I would be much more likely walk	the weather was nice	the weather was nice I would be more likely to walk	the weather was nice	the weather was nice Would have little or no impact
other	other I would be much more likely walk	other	other I would be more likely to walk	other	other Would have little or no impact

(please specify)

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* 10. Do you have access to a car?

Yes

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* 11. What are your favorite places to walk in Concord? You may list streets, neighborhoods, trails, parks, etc.

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* 12. Are there any specific locations, intersections, or neighborhoods where you think there should be an improvement to walking conditions? Is there a specific sidewalk that is often blocked? are there any intersections that you avoid because they are unsafe of difficult to cross? Please explain:

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* 13. What is your age?

Under 9

9 - 15

16 - 19

20 - 39

40 - 59

60+

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* 14. What is your gender?

Male

Female

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* 15. Where do you live?

Near/in Downtown

West End

South End

Penacook

The Heights

Rural Concord

I don't live in Concord

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* 16. What street do you live on?

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* 17. Compared to other similar places you've been to, do you feel that Concord is a good place for walking?

Better for walking

Not as good for walking

About the same

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* 18. Please share with us any other comments you have about walking in Concord

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* 19. If you would like to be updated on the progress of this survey or the Pedestrian Master Plan, please provide your email address. Your survey will remain anonymous, and your email will not be connected to your survey responses.