Pedestrian Safety Improvements Feb 2016 Question Title * 1. In which range is your age? 15 or under 16-24 25-36 35-44 45-54 55-64 65 or over Question Title * 2. What is your gender? Male Female Question Title * 3. How frequently do you walk in the area? Never 1-2 days per week 3-4 days per week 5-6 days per week Everyday Question Title * 4. Which of the following are reasons you walk in the area? (check all that apply) Commuting to work or school Recreation Personal errands (to the store, post office and so on) Exercise /health/fitness Get to or from a transit stop (taxi or buses) To attend appointments Required for my job Drop off/Pick up someone Visit a friend or relative Walk the dog Just wandering/tourism Other Question Title * 5. What is the main reason that you chose to walk instead of some other form of transportation? Walking is cheaper Walking is faster For the exercise For recreation No Parking Enjoy walking No access to other transport Question Title * 6. Did you walk mostly on: Sealed roads, not of the shoulder Shoulder of sealed roads Footpath, walking path Unsealed roads (gravel/black soil) Grass Shared pathway (bicycles and pedestrian) Question Title * 7. If you do not use the sidewalks or paths; what is the main reason that you choose not to use the sidewalk or paths Not in good condition Don’t go where I need to go Too crowded Prefer softer surface Don’t feel safe Other (please specify) Question Title * 8. Do you believe that this area is pedestrian friendly? Strongly agree Agree Neutral Disagree Strongly disagree Question Title * 9. What is the reason you gave the above answer? Question Title * 10. What are the precautions, you take while walking? (check all that apply) Only cross the street at marked crossings Obey traffic signals/signs Look both ways before crossing the street Wear high visibility clothes Walk on footpaths only Wait for cars to slow down before crossing the street Other (please specify) Question Title * 11. Pedestrians can cross the road anywhere they want (not necessarily at a crossing or at an intersection). Strongly agree Agree Disagree Strongly disagree Question Title * 12. What do you think are the major causes for a crash or conflict with a pedestrian? Not crossing at a crossing or an intersection Under the influence of drugs or alcohol Poor visibility due to obstructions Distraction due to electronic devices Weather conditions Careless driving/motorists Bicyclist riding on the footpath Other (please specify) Question Title * 13. How satisfied are you with how your local community is designed for walking safe? Very satisfied Somewhat satisfied Neither satisfied nor dissatisfied Somewhat dissatisfied Very dissatisfied Council investigations of pedestrian facilities along Frome Street between Albert Street and Anne Streets identified some areas of improvement were required. As such some concept designs have be completed and we now ask for your feedback/comments relating to the designs. Question Title Concept Design A Question Title * 14. Refer the Concept Design A – This design includes the installation of a new pedestrian refuge across Balo Street between Frome Street and the entrance to Woolworths as well as an extension to the footpath through Kirkby Park.This proposal will increase the safety of pedestrians in this location? Strongly agree Agree Disagree Strongly disagree Question Title * 15. What is the main reason you gave the above answer? Question Title Concept Design B Question Title * 16. Refer the Concept Design B – This design included the installation of a new pram ramps and an upgrade to the pedestrian refuges at the round-a-bout at the intersection of Alice and Frome Streets.This proposal will increase the safety of pedestrians in this location? Strongly agree Agree Disagree Strongly disagree Question Title * 17. What is the reason you gave the above answer? Question Title Concept Design C Question Title * 18. Refer the Concept Design C – This design included the installation of kerbside blisters and upgrades to the pedestrian refuges at the intersection of Anne and Frome Streets. This proposal will increase the safety of pedestrians in this location? Strongly agree Agree Disagree Strongly disagree Question Title * 19. What is the reason you gave the above answer? Done