Downtown Chesterton Usage and Parking Survey
Thank you for taking the time to complete this brief survey on downtown usage and parking. Your input is valuable.
The survey deadline is Sunday, October 30, 2022.
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1.
Where do you live?
Chesterton
Porter
Burns Harbor
Porter County
Other parts of Indiana
Illinois
Ohio
Michigan
Other (please specify)
2.
Check all the reasons you visit downtown, Chesterton.
Dining
Shopping
Attractions
Special events
European Market
Upsadaisy Market
Library
Ice Cream
Barber/Hair Stylist
Bank
Professional Services
Other (please specify)
3.
How long do you typically stay when you visit downtown?
Less than one hour
One hour
Two hours
Three hours
Four or more hours
4.
What would cause you to stay longer in the downtown area? Check all that apply.
More activities
More entertainment
More events
More businesses staying open later in the evening
Other (please specify)
5.
Where do you normally park when you are in downtown. Check all that apply.
Street parking.
Designated parking lot of the business I am visiting.
A private parking lot that is not owned by the business I am visiting.
One of the Westchester Public Library parking lots.
A public parking lot.
Other (please specify)
6.
When you visit downtown Chesterton how far do you usually park to get to your final location within the downtown area? Check all that apply.
In front of the business I came to visit.
Across the street from the business I came to visit.
One block away
Two blocks away
Three blocks away
Four or more blocks away
Other (please specify)
7.
How easy is it to find parking when you visit the downtown area during specific times during the week and weekend?
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Weekday
Weeknight
Daytime on Saturday
Saturday evening
Sunday
Ease of finding parking
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Very easy
Easy
Somewhat easy
Not easy
-- Select an option --
Very easy
Easy
Somewhat easy
Not easy
-- Select an option --
Very easy
Easy
Somewhat easy
Not easy
-- Select an option --
Very easy
Easy
Somewhat easy
Not easy
-- Select an option --
Very easy
Easy
Somewhat easy
Not easy
8.
In the last year, how often have you decided not to go to a restaurant, shop, or bar in downtown Chesterton because you thought parking would be a problem?
Never
Somtimes
Often
Always
9.
Would you visit downtown Chesterton more frequently if there was additional public parking downtown?
Yes
No
Not sure
10.
Do you think easy-to-find and accessible public parking in the downtown area is essential for a thriving downtown?
Yes
No
11.
Do you think the Town of Chesterton should invest in developing additional downtown public parking?
Yes
No
Undecided
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