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For what purposes do you currently walk? (Select three options)

Recreation and fitness (including walking a pet)
93%
To connect with nature
73%
For socialization or fun (i.e. walking to a restaurant or visiting friends)
51%
Shopping or to run errands (i.e. groceries)
11%
Commute to work
2%
Other
2%
Commute to school
1%
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For what purposes would you walk more often if it was more convenient or felt safer? (Select three options)

Recreation and fitness (including walking a pet)
70%
For socialization or fun (i.e. walking to a restaurant or visiting friends)
63%
To connect with nature
55%
Shopping or to run errands (i.e. groceries)
34%
Commute to work
13%
Commute to school
7%
Other
2%
Closed to responses | 874 Responses

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For any of those purposes you just selected, how often do you walk?

3 or more days a week
63%
Once or twice a week
23%
1 to 3 times per month
11%
Rarely
3%
Never
0%
Closed to responses | 986 Responses

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What would increase your use of greenways through all parts of the day and seasons of the year? (Select three options)

Better connectivity (greenways going to the places I need to get to)
67%
More frequent access points to the greenway
43%
Lighting along the greenway
42%
More parking at trailheads
25%
More safe road crossing
21%
More trees for shade
20%
More "eyes" on the greenway (more people on the greenway)
14%
Other
9%
Closed to responses | 886 Responses

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Think about walking from your house to the nearest park, school, library, etc. What are the top obstacles that prevent you from walking to these destinations? (Select three options)

There is no place to walk (sidewalk, paths, greenways)
90%
People driving too fast
58%
Not enough safe places to cross streets
38%
Drivers not stopping for pedestrians crossing the street
24%
Poor lighting
18%
Other
11%
Cracked or uneven sidewalks
8%
Missing curb ramps
4%
Closed to responses | 867 Responses

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Which of the following should the County prioritize? (Click your top selections and they will move above and turn blue. You can then drag the blue selections to order your priorities. Then click 'Confirm Priorities')

Closed to responses | 794 Responses

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In what geographic areas should Jackson County prioritize projects? (Click your top selections and they will move above and turn blue. You can then drag the blue selections to order your priorities. Then click 'Confirm Priorities')

Closed to responses | 783 Responses

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If you were searching for a new place to live, would you rent or buy a home/apartment that is connected to a sidewalk or greenway?

Yes
67%
Maybe
26%
No
7%
Closed to responses | 891 Responses

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How should new pedestrian facilities (sidewalks, crosswalks, greenways, etc.) be funded in Jackson County? (Select all that apply)

Matching grant funds
70%
Current taxes
62%
Community funder (e.g. Dogwood Health Trust)
58%
Other funding sources (e.g. bond)
54%
Other
5%
Closed to responses | 744 Responses

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How willing would you be to pay some increase in taxes to fund pedestrian facilities in Jackson County? (Click and move the slider to indicate your willingness)

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Unless the County or DOT owns the right-of-way (ROW), building sidewalks and side paths often requires a trade-off like purchasing ROW or redesigning existing lanes. What is your willingness for the following trade-offs? (Click and move the slider to indicate your willingness)

parking lane

Replacing an on-street parking lane for a sidewalk or side path.

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travel lane

Changing a vehicle travel lane for use as a sidewalk or side path.

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Constructing a narrower sidewalk, or one that is "attached" (there is no buffer, e.g. trees, between the travel lane and the sidewalk).

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Public funds being used to purchase private property to build a sidewalk or greenway.

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Zoom in to your area of interest on the following map and draw a line or add a point that shows the walking routes that you currently use.

To draw a line or add a point, zoom in to your area of interest. Then click the green button on the top right, 'Draw Line' or 'Add Point'.

If you are having issues with this map-based question, watch the tutorial video below.

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Zoom in to your area of interest on the following map and draw a line or add a point that shows the walking routes that you would like to use.

To draw a line or add a point, zoom in to your area of interest. Then click the green button on the top right, 'Draw a Line' or 'Add a Point'.

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Do you have physical limitations that make walking more difficult for you?

No
90%
Yes
10%
Closed to responses | 656 Responses

Project Vision:

Jackson County will be a place where anyone, regardless of age, ability or socio-economic background, can safely travel as a pedestrian for transportation and recreation, and where walking is fostered to create a propserous and livable community for our children and future generations.

This project sets out to do the following:

  1. Improve safety for all
  2. Create a prioritized list of projects
  3. Prioritize connections of schools and colleges
  4. Promote inclusiveness and equity
  5. Provide opportunities for physical activity and improved health

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