2024 Lamoille Valley Rail Trail (LVRT) User Survey

1. 2024 Lamoille Valley Rail Trail (LVRT) User Survey

We want to hear from you! In order to provide you with a high-quality recreational experience, the Vermont Rail Trails Program is conducting a survey of trail users.

This survey will take about 10 minutes to complete. Survey results will help us to plan for a better experience- from improved amenities like parking along the trail to better connections with trail towns.

The survey will be closed at 11:59PM on Wednesday, October 30. Survey results will be shared with the Rail Trails Program and LVRT Council.

Thank you!

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* 1. What is your ZIP code?

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* 2. Please identify your age group:

66 or older

56-65

46-55

36-45

26-35

16-25

15 and under

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* 3. If traveling in a group- how many are in your party?

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* 4. What is your gender?

Male

Female

Other

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* 5. How often, on average, do you use the trail?

first time on the trail

a few times a year

once a month

a couple of times a month

once a week

twice a week

more than twice a week

daily

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* 6. What is your primary activity on the trail during the non-winter months?

Biking

E-Biking

Walking/hiking

Jogging/running

Dog walking

Horseback riding

Other (fishing, swimming, photography, geocaching, etc.)

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* 7. Has the trail had influence on the type or frequency of activity you participate in?

Yes

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* 8. Generally, when do you use the trail?

Weekdays

Weekends

Both

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* 9. In general, how much time do you spend on the trail when you use it?

Less than 30 minutes

30 minutes to 1 hour

1 to 2 hours

More than 2 hours

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* 10. Would you consider the main use of the trail to be for...?

Health and exercise

Recreation

Commuting to work

Event training

Walk/ride to school

Other

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* 11. What portion of the trail do you use most often?

St. Johnsbury to Danville

Danville to Hardwick

Hardwick to Morrisville

Morrisville to Cambridge

Cambridge to Sheldon Junction

Sheldon Junction to Swanton

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* 12. Which trail access points do you use when you access the trail (check all that apply):

St. Johnsbury — LVRT Trailhead, 543 Main Street

Danville — 421 U.S. Route 2, informal parking across from Marty’s 1st Stop

Danville — Danville Town Recreational Fields, 450 Peacham Rd

Danville — LVRT Trailhead Danville Train Station, Peacham Rd

Danville — West Danville Park & Ride, 2749 U.S. Route 2W

Greensboro Bend — LVRT Trailhead- Main St. Crossing

Hardwick — LVRT Trailhead, Hardwick Historical Society, Creamery Rd

East Hardwick — Informal parking off Stevens Lane, parallel park along the road

Wolcott — LVRT Trailhead, Wolcott Town Offices, 28 Railroad Street

Morrisville — Morrisville Trailhead, Oxbow Park, 257 Portland St

Hyde Park — LVRT Trailhead, Depot Street Extension & Town Highway 62, 43 Mill Street

Johnson — Informal parking at Dog’s Head Falls, East River Rd

Johnson — LVRT Trailhead, Old Mill Park, 22 Lendway Ln

Cambridge (Jeffersonville) — Cambridge Junction Trailhead, Rail Trail Park, Cambridge Junction Rd, Jeffersonville

East Fairfield — LVRT Trailhead, East Fairfield Community Center, 124 School St

Sheldon — MVRT/ LVRT Trailhead Sheldon Junction (Junction of the MVRT/LVRT), 25 Severance Rd

Highgate Center — LVRT Trailhead Highgate Center, Highgate Falls Arena, 243 Gore Rd

Swanton — Swanton Historical Society, 58 S. River St.

Other (please specify)

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* 13. Has your use of the trail influenced your purchase of...?

Bike supplies/accessories (e.g. tubes/tires, repair kit, water bottle, panniers, bike trailer, etc.)

Bicycle

Clothing

Footwear

Auto Accessories (e.g. bike rack)

Nothing

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* 14. Approximately how much did you spend on the items above in the past year? Enter 0 if not applicable.

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* 15. In conjunction with your most recent trip to the trail, did you purchase any of the following? Please check all that apply.

Beverages

Meals at a restaurant, cafe, brewery along the trail

Snack food at a gas station, general store along the trail (e.g. ice cream, sandwich, etc.)

Bike rental

Tour service

Shuttle service

None of the above

Other (please specify)

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* 16. Did your visit include an overnight stay in one of the following types of accommodations? Check all that apply.

Friends or relatives home

Motel/hotel

Campground

Bed & Breakfast

Private (e.g. Air B&B, VRBO, HipCamp)

Other

N/A (Did not stay overnight)

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* 17. How many nights did you stay in conjunction with your visit to the trail? Enter 0 if not applicable.

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* 18. For the answers below please estimate the amount of money you spent on your last trail or recreation trip in the area. Include only the amount you spent on a SINGLE DAY and for YOURSELF ONLY.

Overnight Lodging (motel, hotel, cabin, B&B, Airbnb, other rental):

Camping:

Food and Drinks (restaurant, cafe, food truck):

Food and Drinks (grocery or convenience store):

Recreation (such as admission fees, rentals, tours, etc.):

Gas and Other Transportation (shuttle service):

Equipment Purchases (purchased in this area):

Gifts/Souvenirs and Other Shopping:

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* 19. In your opinion, the maintenance of the trail is...

Excellent

Good

Fair

Poor

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* 20. In your opinion, the safety and security along the trail is...

Excellent

Good

Fair

Poor

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* 21. In your opinion, the cleanliness of the trail is...

Excellent

Good

Fair

Poor

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* 22. How did you find out about the trail?

Word of mouth

Driving past

Roadside signage

Advertisement (print, radio, social media)

https://vermontvacation.com/

https://railtrails.vermont.gov/

Other website

Vermont Welcome Center

Bike Shop

Other (e.g. live in the area, etc.)

2024 Lamoille Valley Rail Trail (LVRT) User Survey

1. 2024 Lamoille Valley Rail Trail (LVRT) User Survey

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* 1. What is your ZIP code?

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* 2. Please identify your age group:

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* 3. If traveling in a group- how many are in your party?

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* 4. What is your gender?

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* 5. How often, on average, do you use the trail?

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* 6. What is your primary activity on the trail during the non-winter months?

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* 7. Has the trail had influence on the type or frequency of activity you participate in?

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* 8. Generally, when do you use the trail?

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* 9. In general, how much time do you spend on the trail when you use it?

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* 10. Would you consider the main use of the trail to be for...?

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* 11. What portion of the trail do you use most often?

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* 12. Which trail access points do you use when you access the trail (check all that apply):

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* 13. Has your use of the trail influenced your purchase of...?

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* 14. Approximately how much did you spend on the items above in the past year? Enter 0 if not applicable.

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* 15. In conjunction with your most recent trip to the trail, did you purchase any of the following? Please check all that apply.

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* 16. Did your visit include an overnight stay in one of the following types of accommodations? Check all that apply.

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* 17. How many nights did you stay in conjunction with your visit to the trail? Enter 0 if not applicable.

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* 18. For the answers below please estimate the amount of money you spent on your last trail or recreation trip in the area. Include only the amount you spent on a SINGLE DAY and for YOURSELF ONLY.

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* 19. In your opinion, the maintenance of the trail is...

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* 20. In your opinion, the safety and security along the trail is...

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* 21. In your opinion, the cleanliness of the trail is...

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* 22. How did you find out about the trail?

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* 23. Anything else you'd like us to know?