Solving Access for N.C. 12 in Dare County (SAND)
Solving Access for N.C. 12 in Dare County (SAND)
The Solving Access for N.C.12 in Dare County (SAND) Plan is an in-depth study seeking to propose improvements to an approximately 11-mile stretch of N.C. 12 on Pea Island, between the Marc Basnight Bridge and the Rodanthe "Jug Handle" Bridge in Dare County.
Step 1
Please respond to all questions in each of the 4 sections.
Current Use of N.C. 12 | Looking Forward | Access | Concluding Thoughts
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2. How often do you personally experience delays or closures on N.C. 12 between Oregon Inlet and Rodanthe due to inclement weather and related events (overwash, flooding, erosion, sand blocking the road, etc)?
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Never
1-2 times per year
3-5 times per year
More than 5 times per year
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3. When N.C. 12 is closed or restricted, which impacts are most significant to you? (Select up to three)
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Emergency access
Work or school travel
Medical appointments
Deliveries or daily needs/supplies
Evacuation/Storm Preparedness
Tourism or business revenue
Ferry reliance
Other
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4. When N.C. 12 is closed, what do you typically do? (select all that apply)
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Delay travel
Use ferry
Cancel trips entirely
Work remotely/stay home
Detour (if available)
Other
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5. How satisfied are you with recent temporary measures (such as dune repairs or sandbags) to maintain access along N.C. 12 ?
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Very dissatisfied
Dissatisfied
Neutral
Satisfied
Very satisfied
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6. Which best describes how you use N.C. 12? (select all that apply)
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Year-round resident
Seasonal resident
Business owner/operator
Commute to work but live elsewhere
Frequent visitor
Occasional visitor
Freight/delivery driver
Emergency services
Other
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7. Over the next five years,how acceptable would it be to continue using temporary solutions that may involve occasional lane closures, until permanent fixes are in place?
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Not acceptable
Slightly unacceptable
Neutral
Acceptable
Very acceptable
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8. Which long-term outcomes are most important to you? (Rank your top three)
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9. How supportive are you of using long bridges in Pamlico Sound to bypass sections of N.C. 12 that are vulnerable to damage?
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Strongly oppose
Oppose
Neutral
Support
Strongly support
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10. How supportive are you of improving existing "on-island" roadways that could include new short bridge sections?
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Strongly oppose
Oppose
Neutral
Support
Strongly support
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11. How supportive are you of using nature-based solutions such as dunes, marshes, living shorelines, marsh/oyster features alongside engineered bridge and road solutions?
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Strongly oppose
Oppose
Neutral
Support
Strongly support
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12. In your view, how important is minimizing impacts on Pea Island National Wildlife Refuge and Cape Hatteras National Seashore habitats when considering future road solutions?
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Not important
Slightly important
Moderately important
Important
Very important
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Some concepts could involve maintaining reliable access to communities while limiting vehicle access in environmentally sensitive areas.
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13. How do you currently use Pea Island National Wildlife Refuge and Cape Hatteras National Seashore? (Select all that apply)
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Birding/wildlife viewing
Fishing
Beach access/walking
Kayaking or paddling
Photography
Hiking or trails
Visitor Center
Educational/research
Do not use
Other
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14. How supportive would you be of a transportation option that gives reliable access to southern Outer Banks communities, but does not keep public vehicle access to northern sections of Pea Island National Wildlife Refuge?
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Very supportive
Somewhat supportive
Neutral / depends
Somewhat opposed
Strongly opposed
Need more information
Do not wish to respond
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15. How do you currently use the Bonner Bridge Fishing Pier? (Select all that apply)
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I fish from the pier regularly
I fish from the pier occasionally
I visit the pier for recreation or sightseeing (not fishing)
I use the pier for photography or wildlife viewing
I bring visitors or guests to the pier
I do not currently use the pier
I was not aware the pier is open to the public
Other
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16. If coastal conditions, safety concerns, or long-term access planning require changes to the Bonner Bridge Fishing Pier in the future, which statement best reflects your perspective?
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I would support changes or removal of the pier
I would support changes if public fishing access is maintained elsewhere
I would support changes only if equal or improved fishing access is provided
I would need more information before forming an opinion
I would be concerned about any loss or reduction of pier access
I would strongly oppose changes that limit or remove current pier access
Neutral
Do not wish to respond
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17. What would be most important to you if changes to the pier were considered? (Select all that apply)
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Replacement fishing access within the project area
ADA-accessible fishing opportunities
Parking and pedestrian access
Safety and maintenance improvements
Coordination with nearby refuge or park access
Advance notice and phased transition process
Other
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18. What is the most critically important issue to you when considering the future of N.C. 12.
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19. Optional : Please provide any additional comments you may have regarding N.C. 12 access, refuge and seashore use, or coastal resilience strategies.
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