Gore Street Streetscape Design Question Title * 1. What is your connection to Gore Street? I am a business owner I am a property owner I work in the neighbourhood I am a neighbourhood resident I am a resident of Sault Ste. Marie Question Title * 2. Rank in order of priority what function you think a traditional 'main' street like Gore Street should serve. 1 2 3 4 Support local businesses by enhancing the public realm (e.g., providing 'spill over' areas for sidewalk cafes) 1 2 3 4 Provide high quality public space and opportunities for gathering (e.g., developing a parkette) 1 2 3 4 Facilitate efficient traffic flow through the downtown 1 2 3 4 Accommodate street festivals and events Question Title * 3. What principles do you perceive to be the most important for consideration in Gore Street's redesign? Rank in order of priority. 1 2 3 4 5 Linking Gore Street to Queen Street and the waterfront 1 2 3 4 5 Incorporating landscaping and green space 1 2 3 4 5 Adding opportunities for gathering spaces 1 2 3 4 5 Designing flexible spaces for pedestrian activity 1 2 3 4 5 Pursuing traffic calming methods Question Title * 4. If you think we missed a key design principle for Gore Street, please describe below. Question Title * 5. Why do you visit Gore Street? I visit local businesses and services. I live in the neighbourhood. I work in the area. I travel on Gore Street to get somewhere else. I don't visit Gore Street. Other (please specify) Question Title * 6. How do you access businesses or services on Gore Street? (Check all that apply) Automobile Public transportation Bicycle Walking Other (please specify) Question Title * 7. What would be appropriate amenities to support cycling and public transit access and travel on Gore Street? Question Title * 8. What types of activities or features would draw more people to Gore Street? (Check all that apply) Sidewalk cafes Street festivals On-street parking Off-street parking Other (please specify) Question Title * 9. What amenities would you like to see on Gore Street? Pick your top three. Trees Furniture, such as benches, garbage, and recycling bins Bicycle racks Pedestrian-focused lighting Gateway feature (a formal 'entrance' to Gore Street) On-street parking Versatile spaces, such as a parkette Other (please specify) Question Title * 10. A traffic study concluded that current volumes of automobiles on Gore no longer warrant traffic signals at the Gore and Albert intersection. How do you feel about the removal of traffic signals at this intersection? I am concerned this will cause problems for pedestrians. I am not concerned. I support the removal. Other (please specify) Question Title * 11. In lieu of traffic signals, other municipalities have implemented alternative methods to slow down traffic. These include: Narrowing the road at intersections Incorporating textured pavement at various points along the street Building a 'raised intersection' which features a flat, slightly elevated area covering the intersection (see image A) Enhancing crosswalks with textured paving or markings on the asphalt (see image B) Incorporating curb extensions that narrow the road at various points along the street (see image C) What are your thoughts on these design approaches and their suitability to Gore Street? Question Title A: Raised intersection Question Title B: Enhanced crosswalks Question Title C: Curb extensions on Queen Street Question Title Streetscape Concept Plan Question Title * 12. The above concept plan for Gore Street features wider sidewalks, street trees, curb extensions, an enhanced intersection, and new furnishings. What are your thoughts on the concept plan? Question Title * 13. Do you have any additional comments? Question Title * 14. If you would like to be updated on the progress of the project, please enter your name and email address below. Done