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What is your relationship to Mars Hill? Select all that apply.

I live in Mars Hill.
74%
I visit/spend time in Mars Hill.
37%
I own property in Mars Hill.
34%
I work in Mars Hill.
22%
I own a business in Mars Hill.
7%
None of the above.
1%
Closed to responses | 512 Responses

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How do you rate levels of comfort for those currently walking and biking in Mars Hill?

Moderately comfortable for pedestrians and bicyclists.
55%
Unsafe for most pedestrians and bicyclists.
28%
Comfortable for pedestrians and bicyclists of all ages and abilities.
17%
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What are the primary reasons that you or members of your household walk or bike in Mars Hill? Select all that apply.

For exercise / fitness
84%
For recreation
73%
Run errands / go shopping
28%
Get to and from essential services (Government centers, medical centers, libraries, etc)
14%
Commute to work
8%
Commute to school
7%
Other (please specify)
3%
Get to and from an on-demand transit stop/taxi waiting area
0%
Closed to responses | 490 Responses

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Which destinations would you like to walk or bike to in Mars Hill if bicycle and pedestrian facilities were improved? Select all that apply.

Otis T. Duck Greenway
65%
Downtown (shops / restaurants / entertainment)
65%
Smith Farm Park / Bailey Mountain Preserve
59%
Mars Hill Recreation Park
56%
Mars Hill University
47%
Neighboring communities (Weaverville, Marshall, etc)
39%
Ingles Grocery Store
34%
Essential services (government centers, medical centers, libraries, etc)
25%
Mars Hill Elementary School
24%
Mars Hill Park and Ride Lot
16%
Work
9%
Other (please specify)
5%
Closed to responses | 473 Responses

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What is your primary mode of transportation?

Car (drive alone)
84%
Walking
8%
Work from home
4%
Bicycling
2%
Carpool
2%
Other (please specify)
1%
Transit / Taxi
0%
Closed to responses | 498 Responses

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Now consider your desired modes of transportation in the future. Which modes would you like to use? Select all that apply.

Walking
65%
Car (drive alone)
58%
Bicycling
53%
Work from home
14%
Carpool
7%
Transit / taxi
7%
Other (please specify)
1%
Closed to responses | 481 Responses

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What factors discourage you from biking and walking in Mars Hill?

Lack of safe biking and walking connections to and from existing bicycle and pedestrian facilities
61%
Motor vehicle traffic / speed
39%
Personal safety concerns
28%
Lack of intersection treatments for bicyclists and pedestrians
25%
Unsafe street crossings
22%
Lack of nearby destinations
21%
Lack of signage and wayfinding
14%
Lack of parking at trailheads
13%
Poor maintenance conditions of existing bicycle and pedestrian facilities
10%
Lack of interest
9%
Other (please specify)
8%
Closed to responses | 460 Responses

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Please provide any additional comments / feedback on Mars Hill bicycle and pedestrian network.

Closed for Comments

PLAN OVERVIEW

The Town of Mars Hill's Bicycle + Pedestrian Plan is funded by the NCDOT Bicycle and Pedestrian Planning Grant Initiative and will identify priority infrastructure, program, and policy recommendations that will establish Mars Hill as a bicycle and pedestrian-friendly community. The plan will expand on the existing network of sidewalks and trails to recommend bicycle and pedestrian facilities that will connect key transportation corridors, parks, schools, employment centers, and other destinations throughout the community. The plan will also outline action steps to implement plan recommendations.

Please check the Town's website for information and updates for this project.

PLAN SCHEDULE

The project schedule is displayed below. Click to enlarge the image.

BICYCLE + PEDESTRIAN NETWORK FACILITIES

Bicycle and pedestrian facility types are provided below with corresponding photos and descriptions. 

GREENWAY:

A greenway or shared use path provides an area separate from motorized traffic for bicyclists, pedestrians, wheelchair users, skaters, joggers, etc. Greenways offer network connectivity opportunities beyond the roadway network, as they are often located along streams, in utility corridors, and parks.

 

SIDEPATH:  

A sidepath is a bidirectional shared use path adjacent and parallel to a roadway. Sidepaths offer a low-stress experience for bicyclists and pedestrians along network routes with high-speed or high-volume traffic. 

SIDEWALK: 

A sidewalk is a bi-directional path that provides a dedicated travel area for pedestrians in the transportation network. Sidewalks are physically separated from the roadway by a curb or unpaved buffer space. 

SEPARATED BICYCLE LANE: 

A separated bicycle lane is a facility for exclusive use by bicyclists that is located within or directly adjacent to the roadway and is physically separated from motor vehicle traffic by a buffered space with a vertical separation element. Separated bicycle lanes can be designed to accommodate one-way or bi-directional bicycle travel.

BUFFERED BICYCLE / BICYCLE LANE: 

A buffered bicycle lane designates travel space for bicyclists in the roadway through use of pavement markings and a 1.5-4’ buffer separating the bicycle lane from the adjacent travel lane. 

 

A bicycle lane designates a travel space for bicyclists in roadway in the absence of more separated facilities. 

 

BICYCLE BOULEVARD / SHARED LANE MARKING: 

A bicycle boulevard is a low-stress, shared street accommodation to offer priority for bicyclists operating within a roadway shared with motor vehicle traffic. Bicycle boulevards use a combination of pavement markings (shared lane markings), signage, and optional traffic calming measures to allow bicyclists to comfortably travel along a roadway.