Bikeable Survey
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| Location of bike ride (be specific): |
| 1. Did you have a place to bicycle safely? | a) On the road, sharing the road with motor vehicles?
Yes
Some problems (please note locations):
No space for bicyclists to ride
Bicycle lane or paved shoulder disappeared
Heavy and/or fast-moving traffic
Too many trucks or buses
No space for bicyclists on bridges or in tunnels
Poorly lighted roadways
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| Other problems: |
| b) On an off-road path or trail, where motor vehicles were not allowed?
Yes
Some problems:
Path ended abruptly
Path didn't go where I wanted to go
Path intersected with roads that were difficult to cross
Path was crowded
Path was unsafe because of sharp turns or dangerous downhills
Path was uncomfortable because of too many hills
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| Other problems: |
| Overall "Safe Place To Ride" Rating: 1
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| 2. How was the surface that you rode on? | Good
Some problems, the road or path had:
Potholes
Cracked or broken pavement
Debris (e.g. broken glass, sand, gravel, etc.)
Dangerous drain grates, utility covers, or metal plates
Uneven surface or gaps
Slippery surfaces when wet (e.g. bridge decks, construction plates, road markings)
Bumpy or angled railroad tracks
Rumble strips
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| Other problems: |
| Overall Surface Rating: 1
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| 3. How were the intersections you rode through? | Good
Some problems:
Had to wait too long to cross intersection
Couldn't see crossing traffic
Signal didn't give me enough time to cross the road
Signal didn't change for a bicycle
Unsure where or how to ride through
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| Other problems: |
| Overall Intersection Rating: 1
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| 4. Did drivers behave well? | Yes
Some problems, drivers:
Drove too fast
Passed me too close
Did not signal
Harassed me
Cut me off
Ran red lights or stop sign
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| Other problems: |
| Overall Driver Rating: 1
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| 5. Was it easy for you to use your bike? | Yes
Some problems:
No maps, signs, or road markings to help me find my way
No safe or secure place to leave my bicycle at my destination
No way to take my bicycle with me on the bus or train
Scary dogs
Hard to find a direct route I liked
Route was too hilly
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| Other problems: |
| Overall Ease of Use Rating: 1
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| 6. What did you do to make your ride safer? | Your behavior contributes to the bikeability of your community. Check all that apply:
Wore a bicycle helmet
Obeyed traffic signal and signs
Rode in a straight line (didn't weave)
Signaled my turns
Rode with (not against) traffic
Used lights, if riding at night
Wore reflective and/or retroreflective materials and bright clothing
Was courteous to other travelers (motorist, skaters, pedestrians, etc.)
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| 7. Tell us a little about yourself. | In good weather months, about how many days a month do you ride your bike?
Never
Occasionally (one or two)
Frequently (5-10)
Most (more than 15)
Every day
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| Which of these phrases best describes you?
An advanced, confident rider who is comfortable riding in most traffic situations
An intermediate rider who is not really comfortable riding in most traffic situations
A beginner rider who prefers to stick to the bike path or trail
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How does your community rate? Add up your ratings and decide.
(Questions 6 and 7 do not contribute to your community's score)
Enter Your Total Rating here:
26-30: Celebrate! You live in a bicycle-friendly community.
21-25: Your community is pretty good, but there's always room for improvement.
16-20: Conditions for riding are okay, but not ideal. Plenty of opportunity for improvements.
11-15: Conditions are poor and you deserve better than this! Call the mayor and the newspaper right away.
5-10: Oh dear. Consider wearing body armor and Christmas tree lights before venturing out again. |
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