Dawson Sidewalk Survey Question Title * 1. Everyone is a pedestrian at some point in time. Strongly Agree Agree Neutral Disagree Strongly Disagree Question Title * 2. Everyone is entitled to cross the street safely. Strongly Agree Agree Neutral Disagree Strongly Disagree Question Title * 3. Do you value sidewalks in the Dawson Community? Yes No Unsure/no opinion Other please explain Other (please specify) Question Title * 4. For what reasons you do walk in Dawson? Select all that apply. Exercise Enjoyment of nature and scenery To visit a neighbor To go to a community destination (parks, library, swimming pool, shops, church, etc.) To get to work or school Not applicable Other, please specify Other (please specify) Question Title * 5. If you walk in Dawson, where do you walk? Select all that apply. On the sidewalks On the street On the sidewalks where available and when cleared, but on the streets where they are not On the trail Other, please specify Not applicable Other (please specify) Question Title * 6. How often do you walk in Dawson? Daily Several times a week Several times a month Rarely I do not walk in Dawson Question Title * 7. Would you like to be able to walk in Dawson more frequently? Yes No Unsure Question Title * 8. If you do not walk frequently, or would not like to walk more frequently, why not? Select all that apply. Driving is more convenient I exercise indoors Conditions are unsafe It's too cold Sidewalks aren't in good condition or are not shoveled Other, please specify Not applicable Other (please specify) Question Title * 9. In terms of existing sidewalk conditions, what most deters you from walking? Select all that apply. Lack of sidewalks or bad sidewalk conditions Too much traffic I do not feel safe Lack of street lighting Destinations are too far apart to walk Intersections are too difficult to cross Not applicable Other, please specify Other (please specify) Question Title * 10. Which of the following are concerns or are important to you when walking? Rate all that apply. very important important not sure not important not at all important Separation from vehicular traffic Separation from vehicular traffic very important Separation from vehicular traffic important Separation from vehicular traffic not sure Separation from vehicular traffic not important Separation from vehicular traffic not at all important Visibility at street crossings Visibility at street crossings very important Visibility at street crossings important Visibility at street crossings not sure Visibility at street crossings not important Visibility at street crossings not at all important Lighting Lighting very important Lighting important Lighting not sure Lighting not important Lighting not at all important Personal safety from strangers Personal safety from strangers very important Personal safety from strangers important Personal safety from strangers not sure Personal safety from strangers not important Personal safety from strangers not at all important Traffic signals at street crossings Traffic signals at street crossings very important Traffic signals at street crossings important Traffic signals at street crossings not sure Traffic signals at street crossings not important Traffic signals at street crossings not at all important Question Title * 11. If you have children or an elderly family member, which of the following are concerns or are important to you when THEY are walking? Rate all that apply. Very important important not sure not important not at all important Separation from vehicular traffic Separation from vehicular traffic Very important Separation from vehicular traffic important Separation from vehicular traffic not sure Separation from vehicular traffic not important Separation from vehicular traffic not at all important Visibility at street crossings Visibility at street crossings Very important Visibility at street crossings important Visibility at street crossings not sure Visibility at street crossings not important Visibility at street crossings not at all important Lighting Lighting Very important Lighting important Lighting not sure Lighting not important Lighting not at all important Personal safety from strangers Personal safety from strangers Very important Personal safety from strangers important Personal safety from strangers not sure Personal safety from strangers not important Personal safety from strangers not at all important Traffic signals at street crossing Traffic signals at street crossing Very important Traffic signals at street crossing important Traffic signals at street crossing not sure Traffic signals at street crossing not important Traffic signals at street crossing not at all important Question Title * 12. Should the City of Dawson: Minimally invest in sidewalk infrastructure, only keeping up with mandatory American's with Disabilities (ADA) requirements and repairs. Identify key sidewalk corridors and connections most used by pedestrians and strategically invest in sidewalk infrastructure in those areas. Create a plan to address and invest in sidewalk infrastructure throughout entire the community (where it makes sense) over time. Other, please specify Other (please specify) Question Title * 13. Currently, the City of Dawson assesses property owners for the full cost of sidewalk infrastructure. However, the City would like to explore other financing mechanisms for funding sidewalk infrastructure. Which of the following (or combination) seems most fair to you? Please select all that apply. Continue to assess property owners the full amount for sidewalk infrastructure adjacent to their property. Create a small tax, fee, or increase to the local levy that everyone in the community would pay on an ongoing basis (with their property taxes, for example) to pay for sidewalk infrastructure. Write grants to pay for sidewalk infrastructure; however, grants often require a local cash match of us to 50% of the project costs, are highly competitive and can often be costly to pursue - this could not be the sole strategy to pay for sidewalk infrastructure. Not applicable Other, please specify Other (please specify) Question Title * 14. Should the City of Dawson grant permits to remove sidewalks without replacement? Yes No Unsure Other, please specify Other (please specify) Question Title * 15. In your opinion, when is it ok to NOT have sidewalks? Select all that apply. In any/all areas of the city In areas with few houses or buildings Along cul-de-sac streets Near the school Downtown/along main street In areas that are not the major walking routes In no areas of the city It depends on the situation, but I do not think sidewalks are necessary on all streets all the time Other, please specify Other (please specify) Question Title * 16. Do you remove the snow from the sidewalk in front of your property? Yes Sometimes Someone else does it for me (hire it out, neighbor, property manager, etc.) No I do not have a sidewalk in front of my property Other, please specify Other (please specify) Question Title * 17. If you do not remove the snow from the sidewalk in front of your property, what are the primary reasons for not doing so? Select all that apply. Time Physical limitations Don't see a need to remove the snow Other, please specify Not applicable Other (please specify) Question Title * 18. The current city ordinance states you have 24 hours to remove snow from sidewalk, do you think this is fair? Yes No Question Title * 19. If no, what timeframe would be more appropriate? Question Title * 20. Should there be more enforcement for snow removal on sidewalks? Yes No Unsure Other, please specify/comment Other (please specify) Question Title * 21. Is there anything else you would like the City of Dawson to know related to sidewalks? Done