2023 Ketchikan Downtown Traffic Input Survey

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* 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)

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* 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)

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* 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?

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* 4. During May through September, how would you improve the impact of traffic congestion on your daily use of Tongass Avenue?

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* 5. During May through September, how would you improve the impact of traffic congestion on your daily use of Third Avenue and Schoenbar Road?

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* 6. What are your suggestions to improve access to existing public parking in the downtown area?

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* 7. What are your suggestions or comments regarding the creation of pedestrian plazas (e.g. Mission Street) May through September?

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* 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?

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* 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?

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* 10. Are there streets in the Downtown area that can be converted to one-way flow only to improve seasonal congestion?

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* 11. Where in the downtown area do you think are the best places to designate for passenger loading and unloading zones?

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* 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

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* 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

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* 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)

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* 15. Do you carpool or ride share with another passenger?

Yes

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* 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)

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* 17. Is there anything the City or Borough can do to encourage your use of public transportation to the Downtown area?

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* 18. Do you have suggestions for improved traffic signage in the downtown area or areas leading into the area?

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* 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).

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* 20. Are you aware of, or have you reviewed, the Transportation and Vehicles section of the Ketchikan Tourism Best Management Practices Program?

Yes

2023 Ketchikan Downtown Traffic Input

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* 1. How do you typically access the downtown Ketchikan area?

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* 2. What is your primary purpose for traveling to and parking in the downtown area?

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* 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?

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* 4. During May through September, how would you improve the impact of traffic congestion on your daily use of Tongass Avenue?

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* 5. During May through September, how would you improve the impact of traffic congestion on your daily use of Third Avenue and Schoenbar Road?

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* 6. What are your suggestions to improve access to existing public parking in the downtown area?

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* 7. What are your suggestions or comments regarding the creation of pedestrian plazas (e.g. Mission Street) May through September?

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* 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?

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* 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?

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* 10. Are there streets in the Downtown area that can be converted to one-way flow only to improve seasonal congestion?

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* 11. Where in the downtown area do you think are the best places to designate for passenger loading and unloading zones?

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* 13. How many days during the week (between May and September) do you drive to or through the downtown area?

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* 14. When traveling to the downtown area during the week (for work or business), what primary form of transportation do you use?

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* 15. Do you carpool or ride share with another passenger?

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* 16. If you do not use public transit to the downtown area, why not?

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* 17. Is there anything the City or Borough can do to encourage your use of public transportation to the Downtown area?

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* 18. Do you have suggestions for improved traffic signage in the downtown area or areas leading into the area?

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* 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).

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* 20. Are you aware of, or have you reviewed, the Transportation and Vehicles section of the Ketchikan Tourism Best Management Practices Program?

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* 21. Do you have any additional comments or suggestions you would like to share with our team?