The Denver Regional Council of Governments (DRCOG) is updating its Pedestrian and Bicycle Element of the Regional Transportation Plan this year. This Plan will set regional policies, inventory existing pedestrian facilities, and set guidelines for future improvements of sidewalks, paths, and pedestrian amenities. Please let us know your views by completing the questionnaire below.

This survey has 11 questions.  We estimate that it will take you about 5 minutes to complete the survey. 


1.  In good weather conditions, about how often do you walk, wheelchair, etc., to places like work, school, the store, or the bus?






2.  In good weather conditions, about how often do you walk, wheelchair, etc., for fun, recreation, or exercise?






3.  What do you use the most? (CHECK MAXIMUM OF TWO)







4.  What personal and environmental factors limit you from walking, wheelchairing, etc., more often?

Factor Rating
Not a factor > > >  > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Very important
Physical (health)
Don't enjoy physical activity
Concerned about personal appearance
Inattentive or Aggressive Drivers
 
Need a car for my job
Lack of shower/dressing facilities at destinations
Concerned about personal security (personal assault, crime)
Not enough daylight
Weather conditions
Terrain (steep hills)
Other:
 

5.  What transportation system factors limit you from walking, wheelchairing, etc., more often?

Factor Rating
Not a factor > > >  > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Very important
Not enough sidewalks
Crossing barriers (freeways, rivers, etc.)
Streets are too wide to cross
Signal does not provide enough time get across
Surface ends abruptly (not continuous)
Not enough off-street trails
 
No separation between sidewalk and roadway
Lack of useable wheelchair ramps
Sidewalks/pathways too difficult for wheelchairs
Distance/Time to walk to destinations
Poor maintenance of sidewalks or routes (pavement cracks, gravel, etc.)
Poor transit connections
Inadequate lighting
Other:

6.  What would encourage you to walk, wheelchair, etc. more often?

Factor Rating
Not a factor > > >  > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Very important
More underpasses/overpasses
Improved crossings of busy streets
More sidewalks along busy streets
Construct wider sidewalks
Separate sidewalks from the road
New off-street trails
Better links to or between sidewalks/paths
Better access to RTD bus stops/stations
Better access to RTD light rail stations
Improve access for persons with disabilities
Better maintenance of the sidewalk system
Slow down traffic
Provide more showers & lockers at work, etc.
More attractive views along sidewalks (storefronts, etc.)
More pedestrian activity on sidewalks (safety)
Education on pedestrian and motor vehicle safety
Stronger enforcement of traffic violations by motorists
Stronger enforcement of traffic violations by pedestrians
High gas prices
Other:
 

7.  How often do you use the RTD Transit System? (CHECK ONE)






Optional Questions:

A.  What is your home ZIP code?

  

B.  What is your age?

   years old

C.  What is your gender?

D.  Do you consider yourself to be:






E.  Do you have an impairment in:




Would you like to make any other comments regarding pedestrian issues in the Denver region?



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