Central Ave West Corridor Study SURVEY

The Central Avenue West Corridor Study is just beginning, and we need your input! Please take this brief survey to help the study team better understand your experience along the corridor and to share your ideas for improving it!

STUDY CORRIDOR

The study area includes a three-mile section of Central Avenue (NY State Route 5) from New Karner Road to the Colonie-Niskayuna boundary near N. Alandale Avenue and the land nearby. The study area includes land zoned as Commercial Office Residential (COR), which is a mixed-use zoning district in the Town of Colonie. The study will also consider Albany Street from Cordell Road to New Karner Road as a potential alternative bicycle route. See the map on the following page for the study area boundary.

Of note, Central Avenue in the Town of Colonie is owned and maintained by the New York State Department of Transportation (NYSDOT) who will be involved in coordination efforts. Central Avenue also carries the Capital District Transportation Authority (CDTA) Red Line Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) route, and the Study will include coordination with CDTA. This Study is sponsored by the Capital Region Transportation Council through its Community and Transportation Linkage Program.

This study will develop concepts for land use and transportation improvements along the three-mile stretch of Central Avenue from New Karner Road to the Colonie-Niskayuna boundary near N. Alandale Avenue. Please help us by sharing your thoughts in the five-minute survey below!

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* 1. How often do you travel along the Central Ave West corridor?

Daily

At least once a week

At least once a month

At least once a year

Rarely or never

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* 2. Why do you travel along the Central Ave West Corridor? Please select all that apply.

Going to a destination on or near this part of Central Ave

Passing through to another roadway/destination

Other (please specify)

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* 3. What are your most frequent destinations along the Central Ave West corridor between New Karner Road and N Alandale Avenue (near the Hyundai and VW car dealerships)? Please be specific about your destinations. For example, if your destination is a restaurant, please include the name of the restaurant.

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* 4. Which modes of transportation do you currently use to travel along Central Ave West?

	Never	Sometimes	Usually or always	Don’t currently use this mode, but would if safety improvements were made
Rideshare / Taxi	Rideshare / Taxi Never	Rideshare / Taxi Sometimes	Rideshare / Taxi Usually or always	Rideshare / Taxi Don’t currently use this mode, but would if safety improvements were made
E-bike	E-bike Never	E-bike Sometimes	E-bike Usually or always	E-bike Don’t currently use this mode, but would if safety improvements were made
Wheelchair	Wheelchair Never	Wheelchair Sometimes	Wheelchair Usually or always	Wheelchair Don’t currently use this mode, but would if safety improvements were made
Personal car	Personal car Never	Personal car Sometimes	Personal car Usually or always	Personal car Don’t currently use this mode, but would if safety improvements were made
Carpool	Carpool Never	Carpool Sometimes	Carpool Usually or always	Carpool Don’t currently use this mode, but would if safety improvements were made
Walk	Walk Never	Walk Sometimes	Walk Usually or always	Walk Don’t currently use this mode, but would if safety improvements were made
Bicycle	Bicycle Never	Bicycle Sometimes	Bicycle Usually or always	Bicycle Don’t currently use this mode, but would if safety improvements were made
Bus	Bus Never	Bus Sometimes	Bus Usually or always	Bus Don’t currently use this mode, but would if safety improvements were made
Scooter	Scooter Never	Scooter Sometimes	Scooter Usually or always	Scooter Don’t currently use this mode, but would if safety improvements were made

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* 5. What are the top 5 transportation issues you experience along Central Ave West? Please select up to 5 issues.

Air / noise pollution

Difficulty crossing intersections on foot, bike, or with a mobility device

Difficulty accessing destinations

Extreme heat in the summer

High traffic speeds

Long distances between pedestrian crossings

Insufficient lighting

Lack of amenities (e.g., benches, street trees)

Lack of protection for pedestrians and/or cyclists

Maintenance issues (e.g., potholes, uneven sidewalks)

Snow accumulation at road crossings

Traffic congestion

Transit service delays

Lack of shelter/seating at bus stops

Difficulty turning onto or off Central Ave in a motor vehicle

I do not experience any issues

Other (please specify)

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* 6. In one word or phrase, how would you describe Central Ave West today?

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* 7. Please share your thoughts on the below improvements based on their ability to enhance your experience traveling along Central Avenue West.

	I do not like this concept.	I like this concept.	I am unsure about this concept.
Shelters/seating at bus stops	Shelters/seating at bus stops I do not like this concept.	Shelters/seating at bus stops I like this concept.	Shelters/seating at bus stops I am unsure about this concept.
More frequent pedestrian crossings across Central Avenue West	More frequent pedestrian crossings across Central Avenue West I do not like this concept.	More frequent pedestrian crossings across Central Avenue West I like this concept.	More frequent pedestrian crossings across Central Avenue West I am unsure about this concept.
Fewer curb cuts / driveway crossings	Fewer curb cuts / driveway crossings I do not like this concept.	Fewer curb cuts / driveway crossings I like this concept.	Fewer curb cuts / driveway crossings I am unsure about this concept.
Shorter crossing distances and/or pedestrian islands at intersections	Shorter crossing distances and/or pedestrian islands at intersections I do not like this concept.	Shorter crossing distances and/or pedestrian islands at intersections I like this concept.	Shorter crossing distances and/or pedestrian islands at intersections I am unsure about this concept.
More separation between the roadway and the sidewalk	More separation between the roadway and the sidewalk I do not like this concept.	More separation between the roadway and the sidewalk I like this concept.	More separation between the roadway and the sidewalk I am unsure about this concept.
Improved transit and/or bicycle infrastructure	Improved transit and/or bicycle infrastructure I do not like this concept.	Improved transit and/or bicycle infrastructure I like this concept.	Improved transit and/or bicycle infrastructure I am unsure about this concept.
More trees to provide shade	More trees to provide shade I do not like this concept.	More trees to provide shade I like this concept.	More trees to provide shade I am unsure about this concept.
More amenities (e.g., benches, lighting)	More amenities (e.g., benches, lighting) I do not like this concept.	More amenities (e.g., benches, lighting) I like this concept.	More amenities (e.g., benches, lighting) I am unsure about this concept.
More traffic signals for safer left turns and pedestrian crossings	More traffic signals for safer left turns and pedestrian crossings I do not like this concept.	More traffic signals for safer left turns and pedestrian crossings I like this concept.	More traffic signals for safer left turns and pedestrian crossings I am unsure about this concept.
Traffic calming measures to reduce speeding/ reduce speeds of motor vehicle traffic	Traffic calming measures to reduce speeding/ reduce speeds of motor vehicle traffic I do not like this concept.	Traffic calming measures to reduce speeding/ reduce speeds of motor vehicle traffic I like this concept.	Traffic calming measures to reduce speeding/ reduce speeds of motor vehicle traffic I am unsure about this concept.
Wider sidewalks	Wider sidewalks I do not like this concept.	Wider sidewalks I like this concept.	Wider sidewalks I am unsure about this concept.
More connections to parks, trails, and other destinations	More connections to parks, trails, and other destinations I do not like this concept.	More connections to parks, trails, and other destinations I like this concept.	More connections to parks, trails, and other destinations I am unsure about this concept.

Other (please specify)

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* 8. What kind of development would you like to see along Central Avenue West in the future? Choose up to four options.

Entertainment (i.e. restaurants, recreation, theaters, nightlife)

Grocery store and/or shopping centers

Health care providers

Increased diversity of services and retail options

Mixed-use development (typically housing above retail or other commercial space in the same building)

Multi-family residences (i.e. apartments, condominiums, senior housing)

Offices

Small businesses that serve the needs of residents

Small businesses that serve the needs of visitors

Workforce housing (i.e. affordable to teachers, firefighters, retail employees, etc.)

Other (please specify)

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* 9. What do you consider most important to improve the quality of new development on Central Ave within the Study Corridor? Choose up to four options.

A more appealing mix of uses serving the residents who live nearby

Architectural standards to improve design appearance

Green infrastructure to sustainably manage stormwater runoff

Improve access and mobility for non-motorized forms of transportation

Landscaping

More pedestrian-friendly uses and buildings

Placement of buildings along the street with parking areas located behind or to the side of buildings

Other (please specify)

Central Ave West Corridor Study SURVEY

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* 1. How often do you travel along the Central Ave West corridor?

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* 2. Why do you travel along the Central Ave West Corridor? Please select all that apply.

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* 4. Which modes of transportation do you currently use to travel along Central Ave West?

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* 5. What are the top 5 transportation issues you experience along Central Ave West? Please select up to 5 issues.

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* 6. In one word or phrase, how would you describe Central Ave West today?

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* 7. Please share your thoughts on the below improvements based on their ability to enhance your experience traveling along Central Avenue West.

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* 8. What kind of development would you like to see along Central Avenue West in the future? Choose up to four options.

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* 9. What do you consider most important to improve the quality of new development on Central Ave within the Study Corridor? Choose up to four options.

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* 10. In one word or phrase, how would you like to be able to describe Central Ave West in 10 years?

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* 11. What is your zip code?