Huntsville MPO Bike Plan Survey

Bicycling in the Region

Welcome to the survey for the Bike the Rocket City plan! The Huntsville Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) is developing a bicycle plan to create a vision and framework for the future bicycling network in the Huntsville – Madison - Madison County region. We need to hear from you to understand your interest, concerns, and needs regarding bicycling. We appreciate your feedback and please share this survey with others!

If you have any questions about the project, please contact Sara Kovachich (sarakovachich@altago.com) or Jo Beth Gleason (jobeth.gleason@huntsvilleal.gov).

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* 1. What type of cyclist are you/would you describe yourself as? Please select one.

Strong and fearless

Enthusiastic and confident

Interested but concerned

Beginner cyclist

Other

I don't ride.

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* 2. Where do you currently ride your bike? Please select all that apply.

On greenways and paved pathways

On natural surface trails

On low traffic neighborhood streets

On signed bike routes

Other

I don't ride.

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* 3. Why do you currently ride? Please select all that apply.

Recreation

Exercise

Transportation to work or school

Transportation for my daily commute, errands, or other activities

Other

I don't ride.

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* 4. How often do you ride? Please select one.

Daily

Multiple times a week

Once a week

A few times a month

Once a month

A couple of times a year

Never

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* 5. Which destinations would you like to ride your bike to? Please select all that apply.

Schools

Trails

Residential neighborhoods

Downtown

Shopping/dining

Parks

Places of work

Bus stops/transit

Government services

Libraries

Places of worship

Other (please specify)

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* 6. Please evaluate the following sentence based on how it represents you: "I would like to bike more than I do now for my daily commute, errands, and other activities."

Agree

Somewhat agree

Neutral

Somewhat disagree

Disagree

Agree

Somewhat agree

Neutral

Somewhat disagree

Disagree

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* 7. Please evaluate the following sentence based on how it represents you: "I would like to bike more than I do now for fun, exercise, and other recreational activities."

Agree

Somewhat agree

Neutral

Somewhat disagree

Disagree

Agree

Somewhat agree

Neutral

Somewhat disagree

Disagree

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* 8. What keeps you from bicycling more often? Please select all that apply.

My destinations are too far apart

There are no trails or bike lanes where I want to go

Trails and bike routes are not well-lit in the early morning or evening hours

I feel unsafe around motorized traffic

I don't have enough time

I feel unsafe crossing the street

Pavement surface for streets or trails is in bad condition

I worry about harassment or crime

I have to carry too much stuff

I have a disability

Lack of bicycle parking at my destination

The weather

Topography and steep climbs

I don't have the right accessories or bike

I don't have anyone to ride with

Other (please specify)

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* 9. What would make it easier, more convenient, or more comfortable for you to bike more often? Please select all that apply.

Growing the network of bicycle facilities by adding bicycle lanes and trails

Providing more separation between bicycles and cars

Bike racks / a safe a secure place to park my bike at my destination

Safer / easier crossings at intersections

Slowing down car traffic near the places I ride

Improving lighting along trails and streets

Keeping trails and bike lanes free of debris

Providing maps and signs to find destinations more easily

Benches, trees, and shade along trails and streets

Having a bike share option or access to a bicycle

Other (please specify)

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* 10. Have you ever taken a bicycle on a Huntsville Orbit bus? Please select one.

Yes

Yes, with minor issues:

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* 11. Have you ever been involved in a bicycle-related traffic incident? If so, what kind? Please select all that apply.

Yes, minor bicycle fall (no pedestrians or vehicles involved)

Yes, minor bicycle-vehicle incident

Yes, minor bicycle-pedestrian incident

Yes, major bicycle-vehicle incident

Yes, major bicycle-pedestrian incident

Huntsville MPO Bike Plan Survey

Bicycling in the Region

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* 1. What type of cyclist are you/would you describe yourself as? Please select one.

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* 2. Where do you currently ride your bike? Please select all that apply.

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* 3. Why do you currently ride? Please select all that apply.

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* 4. How often do you ride? Please select one.

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* 5. Which destinations would you like to ride your bike to? Please select all that apply.

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* 6. Please evaluate the following sentence based on how it represents you: "I would like to bike more than I do now for my daily commute, errands, and other activities."

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* 7. Please evaluate the following sentence based on how it represents you: "I would like to bike more than I do now for fun, exercise, and other recreational activities."

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* 8. What keeps you from bicycling more often? Please select all that apply.

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* 9. What would make it easier, more convenient, or more comfortable for you to bike more often? Please select all that apply.

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* 10. Have you ever taken a bicycle on a Huntsville Orbit bus? Please select one.

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* 11. Have you ever been involved in a bicycle-related traffic incident? If so, what kind? Please select all that apply.

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* 12. Where did this incident occur?

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* 13. What are some specific locations or roadways where bike facilities are needed?