VISION ZERO for Rural & Island Communities

Help Make Our Streets Safer!

More than 42,000 are killed in traffic crashes in the United States every year. For this reason, a growing number of communities are committing to Vision Zero: a strategy to eliminate traffic fatalities and serious injuries.

Achieving this goal, however, requires more than just setting a target. That's why the Greater Portland Council of Governments is launching a Vision Zero Action Plan for the rural and island communities in our region. Grounded in input from community members like you, the plan will identify safety priorities and outline actionable strategies to make our roads safer.

Your Voice Matters!

If you live, work, or travel through any of the communities below we want to hear from you!

Bridgton, Casco, Chebeague Island, Durham, Frye Island, Gray, Harrison, Long Island, Naples, New Gloucester, Pownal, Sebago

Survey Details

This survey should take just 5-10 minutes of your time and your personal information will be kept confidential.

Question Title

* Where do you live?

Bridgton

Casco

Chebeague Island

Durham

Frye Island

Gray

Harrison

Long Island

Naples

New Gloucester

Pownal

Sebago

Other (please specify)

Question Title

* How do you typically get around for daily commuting or errands?
Select up to three of the following options that best represent your typical modes of transportation:

Drive (my own vehicle)

Get a ride (from friend or family)

Walk or use a wheelchair

Bike

Public bus (ex. Lakes Region Explorer)

Ferry

Paratransit (ex. RTP - Regional Transportation Program)

Taxi

Uber/Lyft

Other (please specify)

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* How safe do you feel in your community while:

	Very Unsafe	Somewhat Unsafe	Neutral	Somewhat Safe	Very Safe	Not Applicable
Driving	Driving Very Unsafe	Driving Somewhat Unsafe	Driving Neutral	Driving Somewhat Safe	Driving Very Safe	Driving Not Applicable
Walking	Walking Very Unsafe	Walking Somewhat Unsafe	Walking Neutral	Walking Somewhat Safe	Walking Very Safe	Walking Not Applicable
Biking	Biking Very Unsafe	Biking Somewhat Unsafe	Biking Neutral	Biking Somewhat Safe	Biking Very Safe	Biking Not Applicable

Question Title

* Have you or someone you know been involved in a traffic crash?

Yes

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* If yes, would you like to share more about this experience?

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* What are your top road safety concerns?
Select up to three of the following options that represent your most significant safety concerns:

Erratic or aggressive driving

Wildlife

Poor lighting

Speeding

Inadequate or missing bikeways (trails, bike lanes, etc.)

Poor road conditions

Inadequate or missing sidewalks and crosswalks

Distracted driving

Drunk or impaired driving

Large vehicles on the road

Other (please specify)

Question Title

* What are the primary barriers that keep you from walking or biking more often?
Select up to three of the following options that most accurately reflect your reasons:

Personal preference, I do not enjoy walking or biking

I live too far from my typical destinations

Lack of sidewalks, paths, or safe places to walk

Lack of safe roads to bike on

Fear of arriving sweaty at my destination

Lack of access to a functioning bike

Concerns about harassment or violence from strangers

Walking and biking take longer and I do not have time

Practicality of driving due to carrying items, multiple stops, or transporting children

Physical limitations that prevent walking or biking

Other (please specify)

Question Title

* On a scale of 1-5, how much do you support the idea of Vision Zero in your community?

1 - Not supportive at all

3 - Neutral

5 - Very Supportive

1 - Not supportive at all

3 - Neutral

5 - Very Supportive

Question Title

* Do you have any suggestions for improving road safety in your community that you would like to share?

Please tell us about yourself.
We respect your privacy and assure you that all personal information will be kept strictly confidential. Your answers will be used only to ensure that survey responses are representative of the broader community.

Question Title

* What is your gender?

Male

Female

Prefer not to answer

Prefer to self-describe

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* What is your age?

Under 18

18-24

25-34

35-44

45-54

55-64

65 - 74

75 or older

Prefer not to answer

Question Title

* Which race or ethnicity best describes you? (Select all that apply)

White

Black or African American

Hispanic or Latino

Asian or Asian American

American Indian or Alaskan Native

Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander

Another race

Prefer not to answer

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* What is your household's annual earnings?

Less than $25,000

$25,000 - $49,999

$50,000 - $74,999

$75,000 - $100,000

More than $100,000

Prefer not to answer

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* Is there anything else you would like to tell us?

Question Title

* Please share your contact information below if you are interested in supporting local Vision Zero awareness and safety initiatives.

Name

City/Town

Email Address

VISION ZERO for Rural & Island Communities

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* Where do you live?

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* How do you typically get around for daily commuting or errands?Select up to three of the following options that best represent your typical modes of transportation:

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* How safe do you feel in your community while:

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* Have you or someone you know been involved in a traffic crash?

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* If yes, would you like to share more about this experience?

Question Title

* What are your top road safety concerns?Select up to three of the following options that represent your most significant safety concerns:

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* What are the primary barriers that keep you from walking or biking more often?Select up to three of the following options that most accurately reflect your reasons:

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* On a scale of 1-5, how much do you support the idea of Vision Zero in your community?

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* Do you have any suggestions for improving road safety in your community that you would like to share?

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* What is your gender?

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* What is your age?

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* Which race or ethnicity best describes you? (Select all that apply)

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* What is your household's annual earnings?

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* Is there anything else you would like to tell us?

Question Title

* Please share your contact information below if you are interested in supporting local Vision Zero awareness and safety initiatives.

* How do you typically get around for daily commuting or errands?
Select up to three of the following options that best represent your typical modes of transportation:

* What are your top road safety concerns?
Select up to three of the following options that represent your most significant safety concerns:

* What are the primary barriers that keep you from walking or biking more often?
Select up to three of the following options that most accurately reflect your reasons: