Online Bicycle Plan Survey

The Sioux Falls Bicycle Committee needs your input on bicycling in our community. The information will be used to help develop an update to the City of Sioux Falls Bicycle Plan.

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* 1. What do you like about bicycling in Sioux Falls? (Rank 1-5 with 1 being the most liked.)

Bicycle trail

Bicycle rides outside of Sioux Falls

Bicycling through neighborhoods to my destination

Commuting by bicycle

Generally, drivers are very courteous of bicyclists

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* 2. Describe other things you like about biking in Sioux Falls.

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* 3. What do you not like about bicycling in Sioux Falls? (Rank 1-7 with 1 being the least liked.)

Bicyclists not following bike rules and responsibilities

Motorists are unknowledgeable of bicyclists’ right to share the road

Not enough bicycle lanes and sharrows (shared lane marking). See photo below.

It is too dangerous to bicycle in traffic

Bicycle parking is very limited at destinations

Poor street condition along routes

Not enough traffic signals detect bicycles

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Sharrow - Shared Lane Marking

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* 4. Describe other things you do not like about bicycling in Sioux Falls?

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* 5. What improvement to the bicycle trail is most important to you? (Rank 1-5 with 1 being the most important.)

New trails to new growth areas

Access to trails

Maintenance of existing trails

Widening the existing trails

Improve trail user safety

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* 6. Describe other bicycle trail improvements that are the most important to you?

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* 7. Where do you feel most comfortable riding your bicycle when in Sioux Falls, not including the bicycle trail? (Pick one.)

Streets with sharrows (shared lane marking)

On the sidewalk

Streets with bike lanes

No place

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* 8. When do you ride your bicycle instead of your motor vehicle? (Pick any that apply.)

To get to work

To get exercise

To get to school

To get groceries or to run other errands

To get to events and entertainment venues

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* 9. To what areas of Sioux Falls do you like to ride your bicycle?

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* 10. What areas of Sioux Falls need the most improvements for bicycling?

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* 11. The following are goals for improving bicycling in Sioux Falls. Please circle the answer that matches how important you feel each goal is to the city of Sioux Falls.

	Very important	Somewhat important	Neutral	Not important	Not at all important
Study the feasibility of a bike share program. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bicycle_sharing_system	Study the feasibility of a bike share program. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bicycle_sharing_system Very important	Study the feasibility of a bike share program. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bicycle_sharing_system Somewhat important	Study the feasibility of a bike share program. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bicycle_sharing_system Neutral	Study the feasibility of a bike share program. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bicycle_sharing_system Not important	Study the feasibility of a bike share program. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bicycle_sharing_system Not at all important
Add bicycle safety and Bike 101 programs into schools.	Add bicycle safety and Bike 101 programs into schools. Very important	Add bicycle safety and Bike 101 programs into schools. Somewhat important	Add bicycle safety and Bike 101 programs into schools. Neutral	Add bicycle safety and Bike 101 programs into schools. Not important	Add bicycle safety and Bike 101 programs into schools. Not at all important
Develop a bicycle public education campaign to “Share the Road.”	Develop a bicycle public education campaign to “Share the Road.” Very important	Develop a bicycle public education campaign to “Share the Road.” Somewhat important	Develop a bicycle public education campaign to “Share the Road.” Neutral	Develop a bicycle public education campaign to “Share the Road.” Not important	Develop a bicycle public education campaign to “Share the Road.” Not at all important
Develop a complete bicycle network through the addition of new facilities as identified in the Bicycle Plan.	Develop a complete bicycle network through the addition of new facilities as identified in the Bicycle Plan. Very important	Develop a complete bicycle network through the addition of new facilities as identified in the Bicycle Plan. Somewhat important	Develop a complete bicycle network through the addition of new facilities as identified in the Bicycle Plan. Neutral	Develop a complete bicycle network through the addition of new facilities as identified in the Bicycle Plan. Not important	Develop a complete bicycle network through the addition of new facilities as identified in the Bicycle Plan. Not at all important
Adopt “complete street” ordinances and policies. http://www.smartgrowthamerica.org/complete-streets/complete-streets-fundamentals/complete-streets-faq	Adopt “complete street” ordinances and policies. http://www.smartgrowthamerica.org/complete-streets/complete-streets-fundamentals/complete-streets-faq Very important	Adopt “complete street” ordinances and policies. http://www.smartgrowthamerica.org/complete-streets/complete-streets-fundamentals/complete-streets-faq Somewhat important	Adopt “complete street” ordinances and policies. http://www.smartgrowthamerica.org/complete-streets/complete-streets-fundamentals/complete-streets-faq Neutral	Adopt “complete street” ordinances and policies. http://www.smartgrowthamerica.org/complete-streets/complete-streets-fundamentals/complete-streets-faq Not important	Adopt “complete street” ordinances and policies. http://www.smartgrowthamerica.org/complete-streets/complete-streets-fundamentals/complete-streets-faq Not at all important
Add one position at the City for a new full-time bicycle and pedestrian coordinator.	Add one position at the City for a new full-time bicycle and pedestrian coordinator. Very important	Add one position at the City for a new full-time bicycle and pedestrian coordinator. Somewhat important	Add one position at the City for a new full-time bicycle and pedestrian coordinator. Neutral	Add one position at the City for a new full-time bicycle and pedestrian coordinator. Not important	Add one position at the City for a new full-time bicycle and pedestrian coordinator. Not at all important
Require that the City include dedicated funding in the operations budget for on-street bicycling and pedestrian facilities.	Require that the City include dedicated funding in the operations budget for on-street bicycling and pedestrian facilities. Very important	Require that the City include dedicated funding in the operations budget for on-street bicycling and pedestrian facilities. Somewhat important	Require that the City include dedicated funding in the operations budget for on-street bicycling and pedestrian facilities. Neutral	Require that the City include dedicated funding in the operations budget for on-street bicycling and pedestrian facilities. Not important	Require that the City include dedicated funding in the operations budget for on-street bicycling and pedestrian facilities. Not at all important
Expand and improve access to the Bicycle Trail for all citizens of Sioux Falls.	Expand and improve access to the Bicycle Trail for all citizens of Sioux Falls. Very important	Expand and improve access to the Bicycle Trail for all citizens of Sioux Falls. Somewhat important	Expand and improve access to the Bicycle Trail for all citizens of Sioux Falls. Neutral	Expand and improve access to the Bicycle Trail for all citizens of Sioux Falls. Not important	Expand and improve access to the Bicycle Trail for all citizens of Sioux Falls. Not at all important
Work towards Gold-Level Bicycle Friendly Status with the League of American Bicyclists.	Work towards Gold-Level Bicycle Friendly Status with the League of American Bicyclists. Very important	Work towards Gold-Level Bicycle Friendly Status with the League of American Bicyclists. Somewhat important	Work towards Gold-Level Bicycle Friendly Status with the League of American Bicyclists. Neutral	Work towards Gold-Level Bicycle Friendly Status with the League of American Bicyclists. Not important	Work towards Gold-Level Bicycle Friendly Status with the League of American Bicyclists. Not at all important
Initiate a public/private partnership to develop community support and maximize funding for bicycle facilities.	Initiate a public/private partnership to develop community support and maximize funding for bicycle facilities. Very important	Initiate a public/private partnership to develop community support and maximize funding for bicycle facilities. Somewhat important	Initiate a public/private partnership to develop community support and maximize funding for bicycle facilities. Neutral	Initiate a public/private partnership to develop community support and maximize funding for bicycle facilities. Not important	Initiate a public/private partnership to develop community support and maximize funding for bicycle facilities. Not at all important

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* 12. Do you have any other ideas that would help improve bicycling in Sioux Falls?

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* 13. Categorize your level of bicycling experience (pick one):

Expert

Casual bicyclist (moderate level)

Beginner

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* 14. How often do you ride your bicycle? (Pick one.)

Almost every day all-year round

3-4 times per week all-year round

Almost every day during warmer weather months

3-4 times per week during warmer weather months

1-2 times per week during warmer weather months

1-2 times per month during warmer weather months

Occasionally on the trail

Rarely or Never

Online Bicycle Plan Survey

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* 1. What do you like about bicycling in Sioux Falls? (Rank 1-5 with 1 being the most liked.)

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* 2. Describe other things you like about biking in Sioux Falls.

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* 3. What do you not like about bicycling in Sioux Falls? (Rank 1-7 with 1 being the least liked.)

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Sharrow - Shared Lane Marking

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* 4. Describe other things you do not like about bicycling in Sioux Falls?

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* 5. What improvement to the bicycle trail is most important to you? (Rank 1-5 with 1 being the most important.)

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* 6. Describe other bicycle trail improvements that are the most important to you?

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* 7. Where do you feel most comfortable riding your bicycle when in Sioux Falls, not including the bicycle trail? (Pick one.)

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* 8. When do you ride your bicycle instead of your motor vehicle? (Pick any that apply.)

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* 9. To what areas of Sioux Falls do you like to ride your bicycle?

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* 10. What areas of Sioux Falls need the most improvements for bicycling?

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* 11. The following are goals for improving bicycling in Sioux Falls. Please circle the answer that matches how important you feel each goal is to the city of Sioux Falls.

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* 12. Do you have any other ideas that would help improve bicycling in Sioux Falls?

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* 13. Categorize your level of bicycling experience (pick one):

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* 14. How often do you ride your bicycle? (Pick one.)

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* 15. What is your zip code?

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* 16. What is the nearest major street intersection to where you live in Sioux Falls? (example: 41st Street and Minnesota Avenue)

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* 17. If you are interested in becoming more involved with improving bicycling in Sioux Falls, please feel free to give us your email address.