Project Survey

Help us understand the walking and cycling environment in Bay Head and your thoughts on how to improve it.

Please enter your information (Your answers will remain confidential)

1.Name (Optional)

2.Age

3.Gender (Optional)

 Male Female

4.Occupation (Optional)

5.How are you connected to Bay Head? Check all that apply.

 I live in Bay Head full-year I live in Bay Head for part of the year I own a property or business in Bay Head I only visit/vacation in Bay Head I work in Bay Head (full-time or part-time)

6.How important is it to you to improve walking and bicycling in Bay Head?

 Very Important Somewhat important Not important Only improve walking Only improve bicycling

7.Do you bike within the Borough of Bay Head? If no, skip to Q.19

8.Do you bike within the Borough of Bay Head?

9.Which streets do you use for bicycling?

10.Which streets do you feel are unsafe for cycling?

11.Why do you bike?

12.How often do you bike when...

The weather is NICE? (May to October)

The weather is BAD? (November to April)

13.What prevents you from biking more frequently or biking with more confidence? Select all that apply, 1 being the most important.

I do bike frequently; no issues

Lack of adequate bicycle facilities (bike lanes, shared lane markings, paved shoulders, multi-use trails)

 1 2 3 4 5

Streets feel unsafe for cycling (vehicular speeds, safe crossings, and/or lack of on-road space

 1 2 3 4 5

Road surfaces are poor (sandy, potholes, cracks, etc.)

 1 2 3 4 5

Lack of street connectivity

 1 2 3 4 5

Not enough bicycle parking/storage

 1 2 3 4 5

Not enough time

 1 2 3 4 5

Weather

 1 2 3 4 5

Concerned about my personal safety (e.g. riding alone)

 1 2 3 4 5

Prefer driving

 1 2 3 4 5

Prefer walking

 1 2 3 4 5

Other

14.Which of the following bicycling facilities would encourage you to bike more often?

Source: Parsons Brinkerhoff
Conventional bike lanesExclusive space for bicyclists designated through the use of pavement markings and signage.
 Very Likely Likely Unlikely Very Unlikely


Buffered bicycle lanesConventional bicycle lanes paired with a designated buffer space separating the bicycle lane from the adjacent motor vehicle travel lane and/or parking lane.
 Very Likely Likely Unlikely Very Unlikely

Source: The RBA Group
Contra-flow bicycle lanesBicycle lanes designed to allow bicyclists to ride in the opposite direction of motor vehicle traffic.
 Very Likely Likely Unlikely Very Unlikely

Source: Bike Walk Twin Cities
Advisory Bike LanesGive bicyclists a space to ride but are also available to motorists if space is needed to pass oncoming traffic, used on low-volume streets that are too narrow for conventional bike lanes.
 Very Likely Likely Unlikely Very Unlikely

Source: NACTO
Bicycle boulevards, also known as neighborhood greenwaysStreets with low motorized traffic volumes and speeds, designated and designed to give bicycle travel priority.
 Very Likely Likely Unlikely Very Unlikely

Source: NACTO
Protected bike lane or cycle trackBicycle facility that is physically separated from motor traffic and distinct from the sidewalk.
 Very Likely Likely Unlikely Very Unlikely

Source: The RBA Group
Shared use pathsBike and pedestrian facility that is physically separated from motorized vehicular traffic by an open space or barrier.
 Very Likely Likely Unlikely Very Unlikely

Source: Google Maps
Shared lane markings or sharrows Road markings that reinforce the legitimacy of bicycle traffic on the street and recommend proper bicyclist positioning.
 Very Likely Likely Unlikely Very Unlikely

Source: NACTO
Bike BoxesDesignated area at the head of a travel lane at signalized intersections to provide cyclists with a safe way to get ahead of traffic during the red signal phase.
 Very Likely Likely Unlikely Very Unlikely

Source: NACTO
Safe Intersection Crossing Markings Intersection Crossing markings provide a safe and clear path for bicyclists through intersections. They reduce conflicts between bicyclists and motorists at intersection by increasing the visibility of bicyclists.
 Very Likely Likely Unlikely Very Unlikely

15.Which of the following educational programs about bicycling would encourage you to bike more often or with more confidence?

Information for bicyclists on bicycle safety on roads (riding with vehicular traffic, rules of the road, helmet safety, etc.)

 Very Likely Likely Unlikely Very Unlikely

Education for motorists on how to share the road with bicyclists

 Very Likely Likely Unlikely Very Unlikely

Bicycle Maps

 Very Likely Likely Unlikely Very Unlikely

Having a group or experienced bicyclist to bike with

 Very Likely Likely Unlikely Very Unlikely

Signage that helps you find bike routes

 Very Likely Likely Unlikely Very Unlikely

Increased law enforcement targeting drivers and bicyclists

 Very Likely Likely Unlikely Very Unlikely

Other

16.Which of the following items should the Borough of Bay Head spend money on to improve bicycling in the area? Select 4 items and their order of importance, 1 being the most important to you.

RANK

1

2

3

4

17.In order to improve bicycling in Bay Head, there are certain compromises or trade-offs that residents/businesses may have to make. Help us identify which trade-offs you would like or dislike near your home or workplace.

Narrower travel lanes (to accommodate bike lanes w/o buffers)

 Like Neutral Dislike

Removal of all parking on one side

 Like Neutral Dislike

Removal of some parking

 Like Neutral Dislike

Slower vehicular traffic speeds

 Like Neutral Dislike

More bicycle traffic

 Like Neutral Dislike

Temporary or seasonal street closures for priority bicycle access

 Like Neutral Dislike

More signage

 Like Neutral Dislike

More bicycle parking

 Like Neutral Dislike

Making some streets one-way

 Like Neutral Dislike

18.If you have children who attend Bay Head Elementary School, do they bike to school?

 Yes No Not applicable

If yes, what route to they use?

If no, why not?

19.Is the sidewalk network near your home complete?

 Yes Mostly complete with some gaps Not enough sidewalks No sidewalks

Where are the gaps in the sidewalk network?

20.Which streets do you prefer for walking?

21.Which streets do you think are unsafe for pedestrians? Why?

22.Are there any intersections that are dangerous or unsafe for pedestrians to safely cross? Which ones? Why?

23.Why do you walk or run?

 Exercise Recreation Work Walking dog/pet Shopping, errands Access the beach Visit friends, neighbors Visit neighboring towns / destinations Other Do not walk or run at present

24.How often do you walk or run when...

The weather is NICE? (May to October)

 Weekdays only Weekends only Daily Monthly Less often Not at all

The weather is BAD? (November to April)

 Weekdays only Weekends only Daily Monthly Less often Not at all

25.What prevents you from walking or running more frequently? Check all that apply, 1 being the most important.

I do bike frequently; no issues

Lack of adequate facilities (continuous sidewalks, curb ramps, etc.)

 1 2 3 4 5

Roads and intersections do not feel safe

 1 2 3 4 5

Sidewalks are not well-maintained (dirt, cracks, debris, sand, etc.)

 1 2 3 4 5

Sidewalks are not shoveled/cleared of snow in the winter

 1 2 3 4 5

Lack of trees/shade

 1 2 3 4 5

Streets are not well-lit at night

 1 2 3 4 5

Not enough street benches / seating

 1 2 3 4 5

Lack of time

 1 2 3 4 5

Concerned about personal safety (walking alone etc.)

 1 2 3 4 5

Physical limitation

 1 2 3 4 5

Prefer biking

 1 2 3 4 5

Prefer driving

 1 2 3 4 5

Other

26.Which of the following improvements to the walking network in Bay Head would encourage you to walk or run more frequently? Check all that apply.

Continuous sidewalk network

 Very Likely Likely Unlikely Very Unlikely

High visibility crosswalks

 Very Likely Likely Unlikely Very Unlikely

More in-street “Stop for Pedestrians” signs

 Very Likely Likely Unlikely Very Unlikely

Wayfinding signage

 Very Likely Likely Unlikely Very Unlikely

Law enforcement targeting drivers and bicyclists

 Very Likely Likely Unlikely Very Unlikely

Curb extensions (or other traffic calming measures) to slow vehicular traffic

 Very Likely Likely Unlikely Very Unlikely

More street trees

 Very Likely Likely Unlikely Very Unlikely

More benches / seating

 Very Likely Likely Unlikely Very Unlikely

Additional street lighting

 Very Likely Likely Unlikely Very Unlikely

Other

27.WWhich of the following items should the Borough of Bay Head spend money on to improve walking in the area? Select 4 items and their order of importance, 1 being the most important.

RANK

1

2

3

4

28.If you have children who attend Bay Head Elementary School, do they walk to school?

 Yes No Not applicable

If yes, what route to they use?

If no, why not?

29.If you have any comments or recommendations for improving biking, walking or running facilities in Bay Head, please indicate below.