2023 Ketchikan Downtown Traffic Input
1.
How do you typically access the downtown Ketchikan area?
Tongass Avenue to Front Street
Third Ave to Schoenbar Rd to Downtown
Other (please specify)
2.
What is your primary purpose for traveling to and parking in the downtown area?
Commuting to work/business
Entertainment
Shopping
Reside in the area
Visiting family/friends
Pickup/deliver goods
Pickup/deliver passengers
Medical/dental/health appointment
Other (please specify)
3.
Third Avenue and Schoenbar Road use is restricted pursuant to Section 5.40.021 of the Ketchikan Municipal Code wherein no sightseeing vehicles are allowed on those roads. Do you have suggestions or improvements for that portion of the code?
4.
During May through September, how would you improve the impact of traffic congestion on your daily use of Tongass Avenue?
5.
During May through September, how would you improve the impact of traffic congestion on your daily use of Third Avenue and Schoenbar Road?
6.
What are your suggestions to improve access to existing public parking in the downtown area?
7.
What are your suggestions or comments regarding the creation of pedestrian plazas (e.g. Mission Street) May through September?
8.
One suggestion is to close Mission Street to vehicle traffic and only allowing access for deliveries at designated times during May -September. Do you agree or disagree? Why or why not?
9.
Another suggestion is to make the southeast corner downtown (near the Chief Johnson Totem Pole) a pedestrian-only plaza during May – September. Do you agree or disagree? Why or why not?
10.
Are there streets in the Downtown area that can be converted to one-way flow only to improve seasonal congestion?
11.
Where in the downtown area do you think are the best places to designate for passenger loading and unloading zones?
12.
We are interested in learning more about privately owned vehicle use as well as the utilization of the local public transit system. The Ketchikan Gateway Borough provides public transit service every hour and will increase to every half-hour once their new buses are deployed. Do you own a personal or work vehicle which you use to access the downtown area?
Yes
No
13.
How many days during the week (between May and September) do you drive to or through the downtown area?
1-2 days a week
3-5 days a week
6-7 days a week
None of the above
14.
When traveling to the downtown area during the week (for work or business), what primary form of transportation do you use?
Utilize a personal or company owned vehicle that must be parked
Engage with a public conveyance service (tax, Uber, etc.)
Take public transportation, "The Bus"
Ride share or pool with others
Other (please specify)
15.
Do you carpool or ride share with another passenger?
Yes
No
16.
If you do not use public transit to the downtown area, why not?
Not applicable, I do use public transit
The transit schedule doesn't fit my needs
Transit stops don't fit my needs
Need my vehicle for work/business
Too many stops
I need my vehicle to transport packages, materials, etc.
I drop off other passengers or riders on my route
Someone else pays my parking costs
I currently carpool instead
I prefer the comfort and convenience of my own vehicle
Public transport is not in my budget
Other (please specify)
17.
Is there anything the City or Borough can do to encourage your use of public transportation to the Downtown area?
18.
Do you have suggestions for improved traffic signage in the downtown area or areas leading into the area?
19.
Do you have suggestions for improved traffic control devices in the downtown area or areas leading into the area? (i.e. traffic signals, dynamic crossing lights).
20.
Are you aware of, or have you reviewed, the Transportation and Vehicles section of the Ketchikan Tourism Best Management Practices Program?
Yes
No
21.
Do you have any additional comments or suggestions you would like to share with our team?