Arlington Bike Survey

Please note: see the definitions section at the end of this survey for clarification on unfamiliar terms.

I.  Basic Demographic Data:

1.  Your age:

16-25
26-35
36-45
46-55
56-65
66 or up

2.  Gender:

M
F

3.  Marital Status:

Single
Married
Divorced
Widowed

4.  Race:

White
African American
Hispanic
Asian
Native American
Other

5.  Highest Level of Education Obtained:

Did not complete High School
GED
High School Diploma
Some College
Associate’s Degree/Trade/Vocational School
Bachelor’s Degree
Master’s Degree
Ph.D./J.D.

6.  Employment Status:

Full Time
Part Time
Not Employed
Retired
Student

7.  Household Income (per year):

Less than $25,000
$25,000-$50,000
$50,001-$75,000
$75,001-$100,000
$100,001-$125,000
More than $125,000

8.  What kind of home do you live in?

Single Family Detached Home
 Townhome/Duplex/Rowhouse
 Mobile Home
 Dormitory/Group Quarters
 Apartment Building
 

9.  Are you an Arlington Resident?

Yes No

 

10.  If so, what area of Arlington do you live in?

           


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II.  Survey Questions:

11.  Do you own a bike?

Yes No
If you do own a bike, skip to question 13
 

12.  If you do not own a bike, why?

 

Strongly Disagree

Neutral

Strongly

Agree

Cost

1   2   3   4   5

No place to store a bike

1   2   3   4   5

Don't Like Riding a Bike

1   2   3   4   5

Don't Know How to Ride a Bike

1   2   3   4   5

No Time to Ride a Bike

1   2   3   4   5

Prefer Other Recreation/Exercise Activities

1   2   3   4   5

Biking is Not a Convenient Method of Transportation

1   2   3   4   5

Biking is Not a Safe Method of Transportation

1   2   3   4   5

If you do not own a bike, skip to question 22
 

13.  What do you consider your level of biking experience?

Beginner
 Intermediate
 Expert

 

14.  How often do you ride your bike, on average, between May and October?

Daily
 1-3 times a week
 1-3 times a month
 Less than once a month

 

15.  How often do you ride your bike, on average, between November and April?

Daily
 1-3 times a week
 1-3 times a month
 Less than once a month

 

16.  Why do you ride your bike?

Commuting to work/school
Destinations (Errands/Shopping)
Exercise
Recreation
Cheaper than using a car
I do not own a car
Other   

 

17.  Where do you prefer to ride (check all that apply)?

On-street
 Off-street

 

18.  Would you take a longer route to your destination in order to use off-street facilities?

Yes No

 

19.  If you use on-street facilities, please list the major streets on which you bike:



 

20. When using on-street facilities, which of the following are problems that you encounter?

I do not use an on-street facility.   

  Never a problem Sometimes a problem

Always a problem
There are no bike lanes 1   2   3   4   5

Vehicles parked in bike lanes

 1   2   3   4   5
Vehicles driving in bike lanes 1   2   3   4   5

Vehicles not sharing roadway

 1   2   3   4   5
Poor road surface conditions 1   2   3   4   5
Difficulty crossing intersections 1   2   3   4   5
Debris in bike lanes/shoulders 1   2   3   4   5
Inadequate lighting 1   2   3   4   5


 

21. When using off-street facilities, which of the following are problems that you encounter?

I do not use an on-street facility.     

  Never a problem Sometimes a problem

Always a problem
There are no off-street facilities 1   2   3   4   5
Inadequate lighting 1   2   3   4   5
Facilities not maintained 1   2   3   4   5

Facilities do not connect to my destination

 1   2   3   4   5
I do not use off-street facilities 1   2   3   4   5
I do not feel safe 1   2   3   4   5


 

22. Regardless of whether or not you own a bike, which of these situations discourages you from riding a bike more often (or at all)?

  Not Discouraging Moderately Discouraging

Extremely Discouraging

Unsafe road conditions

 1   2   3   4   5
Speed/volume of traffic 1   2   3   4   5
Lack of bike lanes/trails 1   2   3   4   5
No place to park bike 1   2   3   4   5
Health problems 1   2   3   4   5
Fear of crime 1   2   3   4   5
Destinations too far away 1   2   3   4   5
Not enough time 1   2   3   4   5
Weather conditions 1   2   3   4   5
Too hilly 1   2   3   4   5


 

23. Regardless of whether or not you own a bike, please indicate how each of the following conditions are, in encouraging you to bike more than you do today (or at all):

  Not Important Moderately Important

Extremely Important

Wide travel lanes on roads

 1   2   3   4   5
Wide shoulders on roads 1   2   3   4   5
Bike lanes on roads 1   2   3   4   5
Signed bike routes on roads 1   2   3   4   5
Paved paths along roads physically separated from motor traffic 1   2   3   4   5
Paved trails along rivers and scenic areas 1   2   3   4   5
‘Share the road’ warning signs 1   2   3   4   5
Increased enforcement of traffic laws 1   2   3   4   5
Education for bicyclists on how to deal with motor traffic 1   2   3   4   5
Education for motorists on how to deal with bicyclists in traffic 1   2   3   4   5
Secure bike parking at destination 1   2   3   4   5
More trail amenities (bike racks, benches, restrooms) 1   2   3   4   5
Indoor bike storage, showers/locker room at work 1   2   3   4   5
Less criminal activity on the streets 1   2   3   4   5
Significant increase in cost of driving 1   2   3   4   5


 

24.  Regardless of whether you own a bike or not, please indicate the importance of the following design

features in making biking more safe and convenient:

  Not Important Moderately Important

Extremely Important

Bike lanes with buffers

 1   2   3   4   5
Colored asphalt for designated bike lanes 1   2   3   4   5
Two-way bikeways with barriers 1   2   3   4   5
Shared-use sidewalks 1   2   3   4   5
Street Signs 1   2   3   4   5
Traffic signals for bikers 1   2   3   4   5
Enhanced crosswalk designs for bikers 1   2   3   4   5
Marking bike lanes through Intersections 1   2   3   4   5


 

25.  Regardless of whether you own a bike or not, how unsafe would you feel in each of the situations

described below while biking?

  Not Unsafe Moderately Unsafe

Extremely Unsafe

Rainy Weather

 1   2   3   4   5
Snow/Ice on Road 1   2   3   4   5
Heavy Traffic Volume 1   2   3   4   5
Riding on road with high speed limit 1   2   3   4   5
Riding on road with no shoulders 1   2   3   4   5
Riding while facing traffic 1   2   3   4   5
Riding in a bike lane 1   2   3   4   5
Riding on a sidewalk 1   2   3   4   5
Riding on a bike path 1   2   3   4   5
Riding at night with a headlight 1   2   3   4   5
Riding at night without a headlight 1   2   3   4   5
Potholes/debris in road 1   2   3   4   5


 

26.  Do you commute to work by bike?

Yes
 No
 Don't Own a Bike
If No, skip to question 32.
 

27.  Are showers and lockers provided at your workplace?

Yes
 No
 Don't Know

 

28.  Why do you commute by bike to work? (1-Most Important - 8-Least Important):

1. 
2. 
3. 
4. 
5. 
6. 
7. 
8. 

 

29.  How long have you been commuting to work by bike?

    Years
     Months

 

30.  How long does it take you to bike to work?

    Hours
     Minutes

 

31.  Approximately how many miles long is your commute to work by bike?

    Miles

 

32.  If you don’t commute by bike to work, why? (rank the following according to importance, 1-11):

1.   
2.  
3.  
4.  
5.  
6.  
7.  
8.  
9.  
10.
11.

 

 

Would you like to be added to The City of Arlington Bicycle and Pedestrian Interested Parties list? (Optional)

    First Name
    Last Name
    Email Address

 

 

Definitions:

On-street facilities: a designated or undesignated area that can be used by bicyclists on any type of road or street that
is shared with motor vehicles. Examples are bike lanes (usually designated next to the shoulder) or the paved shoulder itself.

Off-street facilities: any designated or undesignated area that can be used by bicyclists that is not in an area shared with
motor vehicles. Examples include paved bike paths, trails through wooded areas, and the like.

Bike lane: the most common type of on-street facility; it is a track, path or marked lane designated for use by cyclists from
which motorized traffic is generally excluded.

Bike path: hard-surfaced trails that are separate from roadways and that meet certain rigorous standards for width, grade
and accessibility.

Shared-use sidewalks: a hard-surfaced trail that is used by pedestrians and cyclists simultaneously.

Buffer: any physical or spatial separation between lanes of moving vehicular traffic and a designated bike lane.
Examples are: raised medians, parked cars, rumble strips, etc.

 

 

City of Arlington
Community Development and Planning
Transportation Planning Division
Revised: 04/29/09