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    Clear Lake Pedestrian &

    Bicyclist Study

    Survey Results

    July 20, 2011

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    Respondent Demographics

    45%

    53%

    2%

    Female

    Male

    No Answer

    Q27. Gender

    0%3%

    48%45%

    4%

    1%

    Under 18

    18-24

    25-44

    45-64

    65+

    No Answer

    Q28. Age

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    Survey Responses by Home Zip CodesStudy Area

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    Active Users in Clear Lake

    41%

    24%

    14%

    8%

    13%

    0

    1-2

    3-5

    5-10

    10+

    Q1. How many times per month do you typically walk

    or bike for transportation (to get to a destination)?

    4%

    8%

    16%

    19%

    53%

    0

    1-2

    3-5

    5-10

    10+

    Q2. How many times per month do you typically walk,

    bike, or run for recreation or exercise?

    Percent (n=647) Percent (n=647)

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    Walking and Biking Destinations

    33

    33

    48

    99

    132

    156

    196

    201

    377

    Church

    Transit

    School

    Job

    Retail Stores

    Restaurants

    Other

    Grocery Stores

    Parks/Entertainment

    Q3. Have you walked or biked to any of the following destinations within the last month? (Select all that apply.)

    Count (N=647)

    Other

    Exercise/Recreation/Fun (no destination) 18

    Gym/Rec Center 16

    Social/Family 15

    Library 8Post Office - 5

    No safe routes/facilities 4

    Mechanic 3

    Around neighborhood - 3

    Doctor - 2

    Professional classes

    City Hall

    Farmer's market

    Bike Paths

    The BayMailbox

    Vet

    Yacht Club

    Red Box

    Restaurants includes bars and coffee shops

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    Survey Respondent Perspectives - Overall

    AgreeDisagree

    Agree/Strongly Agree

    Somewhat Agree/ Somewhat Disagree

    Disagree/Strongly Disagree

    Average

    (out of 6)

    3.9

    5.5

    5.4

    5.5

    2.8

    3.819%

    44%

    5%

    2%

    3%

    25%

    35%

    11%

    89%

    90%

    89%

    41%

    I feel very comfortable walking in Clear Lake.

    I feel very comfortable biking in Clear Lake.

    I want to live in a community where people can

    walk and bike to many destinations.

    I would walk 10 minutes to a destination if I felt I

    could do it safely.

    I would bike 10 minutes to a destination if I felt I

    could do it safely.

    There are many destinations within a 10 minute

    walk from my house.

    Q4. Please indicate your level of agreement with each of the following statements

    (Range: 1-Strongly Disagree; 6: Strongly Agree)

    Percent (N=606)

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    Survey Respondent Perspectives - Destinations

    AgreeDisagree

    Agree/Strongly Agree

    Somewhat Agree/ Somewhat Disagree

    Disagree/Strongly Disagree

    Average

    (out of 6)

    4.8

    5.2

    5.2

    5.3

    4.8

    5.5

    5.4

    5.795%

    88%

    89%

    63%

    85%

    80%

    82%

    65%

    Clear Lake schools

    University of Houston - Clear Lake

    Johnson Space Center (NASA)

    Clear Lake Regional Medical Center

    METRO Park & Ride

    Harris County Transit bus stops

    Retail and employment along Bay Area Boulevard

    Baybrook Mall

    Q5. Do you agree that it is important to provide for pedestrians and bicycles at the following

    destinations? (Range: 1-Strongly Disagree; 6: Strongly Agree)(N=606)

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    Survey Respondent Perspectives Facility Preference

    Q6-13. I would feel comfortable riding a bicycle (Range: 1-Strongly Disagree; 6: Strongly Agree)

    Average (N=604)

    5.1

    1.7

    4.4

    5.85.5

    Local/Residential Shared Arterial Bike Lane Cycletrack Share Use Path

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    Vehicle Traffic is Biggest Driver of Perceived Biking Safety

    Q13. Which TWO of the following factors were most important in determining your choices for the previous two questions?

    9

    12

    21

    45

    60

    65

    133

    186

    203

    464

    Landscaping (e.g. street trees and shade)

    Lighting

    Other (please specify)

    Adjacent activity, destinations, and land use

    Safe roadway crossings

    Condition and quality pavement

    Width of the bicycle facility

    Travel speed of vehicle traffic

    Volume of vehicle traffic

    Amount of separation from vehicle traffic

    Others include:

    Ability to ride for a length of time without

    stopping. Presence traffic signals

    Visibility & lighting

    Isolation

    Types and experience level of other path users.

    Driver expectation that cyclists will use the facility

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    Survey Respondent Perspectives Barriers to Biking

    AgreeDisagreeAverage

    (out of 6)

    4.4

    4.1

    3.1

    3.6

    5.3

    3.9

    4.2

    3.6

    3.4

    4.2

    4.8

    5.1

    5.42%

    2%

    4%

    11%

    30%

    21%

    17%

    20%

    1%

    30%

    35%

    15%

    13%

    88%

    76%

    63%

    43%

    24%

    24%

    47%

    35%

    85%

    31%

    15%

    40%

    54%

    Lack of facilities (e.g. bike paths, trails)

    Difficult to cross intersections / roadways

    Condition and quality of bicycle facilities

    Condition and quality of roadway pavement

    Safety / fear of crime

    Lack of adequate lighting

    Heat and humidity

    Lack of shade / trees

    High traffic volumes / speed

    Destinations such as work, school, and stores are too far

    Poor air quality

    No place to lock up / park bikes

    Need for a shower after ride

    Q14-15. Please indicate your level agreement that the following are barriers to biking in Clear Lake

    (Range: 1-Strongly Disagree; 6: Strongly Agree)

    (N=591)

    Agree/Strongly Agree

    Somewhat Agree/ Somewhat Disagree

    Disagree/Strongly Disagree

    Top 2

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    Survey Respondent Perspectives Pedestrian Facilities

    Q15-23. I would feel comfortable walking (Range: 1-Strongly Disagree; 6: Strongly Agree)

    Average (N=589)

    5.55.2

    5.6

    3.4

    5.2

    4.0

    1 2 3 4 5 6

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    Survey Respondent Perspectives Barriers to Walking

    AgreeDisagreeAverage

    (out of 6)

    3.0

    2.7

    3.4

    4.1

    3.5

    3.3

    3.3

    2.7

    4.3

    4.7

    4.57%

    7%

    7%

    31%

    19%

    19%

    15%

    10%

    13%

    34%

    33%

    61%

    58%

    41%

    18%

    23%

    47%

    43%

    49%

    47%

    14%

    17%

    Not enough sidewalks or trails

    Difficult to cross intersections / roadways

    Existing sidewalks are in poor condition

    Safety / fear of crime

    Lack of adequate lighting

    Heat and humidity

    Lack of shade / trees

    Traffic volumes / speeds are too high

    Destinations are too far

    Poor air quality

    Lack of accessible curb ramps

    Q25-26. Please indicate your level agreement that the following are barriers to walking in Clear Lake

    (Range: 1-Strongly Disagree; 6: Strongly Agree)

    N=577

    Agree/Strongly Agree

    Somewhat Agree/ Somewhat Disagree

    Disagree/Strongly Disagree

    Top 2

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