The Town of South Hadley wants your input about bicycling and walking in the Town. Please help by filling out the “South Hadley Bicycling and Walking Survey” by July 31, 2015. The survey asks what people like and don’t like about walking and bicycling in South Hadley. It also asks what kinds of improvements would make a difference. The survey can be filled out online at: https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/South_Hadley_Bike_Ped_Survey_2105
For those who cannot access the web-version, paper copies are available at the Town Hall, Select Board Office, Senior Center, South Hadley Public Library, and Gaylord Public Library. Completed surveys can be dropped off at those locations, or mailed to:

Board of Selectmen
Town of South Hadley
116 Main Street
South Hadley, Massachusetts 01075

The survey is a key part of the Town’s efforts to create a Comprehensive Plan for Walking/Bicycle Routes and Hiking Trails in South Hadley. The Plan will shape long-term improvements to sidewalks, bike routes, bike paths, and hiking trails.

Please complete the survey by July 31, 2015.

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* 1. Are you a resident of South Hadley?

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* 2. What is the nearest intersection to your place of residence?  For example, Brainerd St. & Lyman St.

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* 3. If you don't live in South Hadley, what brings you here?

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* 4. How much do you walk every day?

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* 5. Would you like to walk more often?

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* 6. Do you consider your neighborhood good for walking?

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* 7. How safe do you feel South Hadley is for walking?

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* 8. Which of the following neighborhood services are within walking distance?

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* 9. Which of the following improvements would you like to see in South Hadley to make it better for walking?
(Please choose 3)

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* 10. How often do you use existing recreational trails in South Hadley?

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* 11. What is the most important improvement you would like to see made to recreational trails in South Hadley?

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* 12. Please list up to four destinations that you would like to have improved walking connections.
(Ex. Postal Office to School)

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* 13. Would you like to bicycle more often?

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* 14. If so, what challenges keep you from bicycling more often?

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* 15. Which three roads in South Hadley do you consider worst for bicycling?

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* 16. Which three roads in South Hadley do you consider the best for bicycling?

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* 17. Please list up to six locations which need new or expanded bicycle parking?

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* 18. Where specifically would you like to see each of the following in South Hadley:

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* 19. Where do you feel Safe Routes to School improvements need to be made?

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* 20. For each of the following destinations, please indicate whether you have walked or bicycled there. If you have not walked or bicycled to the destination, please indicate whether you would like to do so if it were convenient.

  I have walked there I have bicycled I have not walked there, but would like to I have not bicycled there, but would like to I do not want to walk or bike to
Workplace
School
Fun or exercise
Church
Grocery store
Park
Library

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* 21. What is your level of interest in on-road and off-road (multi-use trail) connectivity to neighboring towns and colleges?

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* 22. Please list any other comments or thoughts you have regarding walking or bicycling in South Hadley.

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