2005 Lawrence 23rd Street Corridor Study
DRAFT #2 - Citizen Survey Phone:________________
Interviewer:_________
This is __________________ calling on behalf of the City of Lawrence. We are conducting a short survey so we can consider improvements to 23rd Street from the intersections of Iowa to Louisiana. Your input is important so we can plan improvements that best serve the needs of the City’s residents and businesses along 23rd Street. Can I have a few minutes of your time? [If Asked: The survey takes 5-10 minutes to complete]
1. How often do you typically travel on 23rd Street between Iowa and Louisiana?
___(1) Several times a day
___(2) A least once a day
___(3) A few times a week
___(4) At least once a week
___(5) Less than once per week
___(6) Never
2. [If #1 is not NEVER]When you travel on 23rd Street between Iowa and Louisiana, approximately what percentage of your trips are for each of the following purposes:
________% going to/from destinations, such as stores and restaurants that are located on 23rd Street
________% going to/from other destinations in Lawrence that are not on 23rd Street
________% going to destinations outside Lawrence
100% TOTAL
3. How frequently do you go shopping or eat at restaurants on 23rd Street between Iowa and Louisiana?
___(1) Several times a day
___(2) A least once a day
___(3) A few times a week
___(4) At least once a week
___(5) Less than once per week
___(6) Never
4. Do you ever avoid going shopping or eating at restaurants on 23rd Street between Iowa and Louisiana because of traffic congestion?
___(1) Yes
___(2) No
___(3) Don’t Know
4a. [If YES] When was the last time you decided not to go shopping or eat at a restaurant in this section of 23rd Street because of traffic congestion?
___(1) within the past two days
___(2) within the past week
___(3) within the past month
___(4) within the past 3 months
___(5) sometime during the past year
___(6) Can’t remember
5. Compared to other major roadways in Lawrence, do you think that 23rd Street between Iowa and Louisiana:
___(1) is much more congested
___(2) is slightly more congested
___(3) has about the same level of congestion
___(4) is slightly less congested
___(5) is much less congested
___(6) Don’t Know
6. Compared to 5 years ago, do you think congestion on 23rd Street between Iowa and Louisiana:
___(1) has increased significantly
___(2) has increased slightly
___(3) has stayed the same
___(4) has decreased
___(5) Don’t Know
7. During the past 5 years, do you think travel on 23rd Street between Iowa and Louisiana has become:
___(1) Much safer
___(2) Somewhat safer
___(3) The level of safety has stayed about the same
___(4) More dangerous
___(5) Much more dangerous
___(6) Don’t Know
8. I am going to read you a list of issues that may influence the types of improvements that can be made to 23rd Street between Iowa and Louisiana. For each item I read, please tell me whether you think the issue should be very important, somewhat important, or not important in determining which type of improvements to make.
Very Somewhat Not Don't
Important Important Important Know
(A) Bicycle and pedestrian mobility.............................. ..................... 1..................... 2................ 3........... 4
(B) Scenic or other beautification enhancements.................................. 1..................... 2................ 3........... 4
(C) Travel safety ............................................................................... 1..................... 2................ 3........... 4
(D) Providing the same access to businesses and retail areas
along 23rd Street that exist today..................................... 1..................... 2................ 3........... 4
(E) Improving traffic flow by consolidating/merging access points........ 1..................... 2................ 3........... 4
(F) Other ....................................................................................... 1..................... 2................ 3........... 4
9. Which TWO issues do you think are MOST important to consider? [READ THE LIST TO THEM
AGAIN.] Write in the letters below [using the letters from the list above].
____ _____
1st 2nd
10. I am going to read you a list of items that you may be concerned about when you travel on 23rd Street between Iowa and Louisiana. For each item, please tell me whether you are very concerned, somewhat concerned, or not concerned with the item.
Very Somewhat Not Don't
Concerned Concerned Concerned Know
(A) The number of vehicles that are turning to/from retail
entrances along 23rd Street....................... ..................... 1..................... 2................ 3........... 4
(B) Delays at traffic signals................................................................. 1..................... 2................ 3........... 4
(C) How well traffic signals are coordinated........................................ 1..................... 2................ 3........... 4
(D) The queues/number of vehicles that are at traffic signals................. 1..................... 2................ 3........... 4
(E) Lighting ...................... 1..................... 2................ 3........... 4
(F) Visual appearance and landscaping............................................... 1..................... 2................ 3........... 4
(G) Pedestrian Safety......................................................................... 1..................... 2................ 3........... 4
11. What are your major complaints about 23rd Street between Iowa and Louisiana? (Do not read; multiple answers permitted)
___(1) too much traffic
___(2) traffic signals are not coordinated with traffic flow
___(3) not enough lanes for turning vehicles
___(4) Other: ____________
12. Overall, how concerned are you with safety when you travel on 23rd Street between Iowa and Louisiana?
___(1) Very concerned
___(2) Somewhat concerned
___(3) Not Concerned
___(4) Don’t Know
13. Safety and traffic flow improvements to 23rd Street could involve consolidating and merging entrances on 23rd Street between Iowa and Louisiana. How willing would you be to drive a little farther to your destination if the improvements improved traffic flow and enhanced driver safety on 23rd Street?
___(1) Very Willing
___(2) Somewhat willing
___(3) Not Willing
___(4) Don’t Know
14. The City could improve traffic flow along 23rd Street by consolidating and merging entrances to stores and restaurants along 23rd Street between Iowa and Louisiana. This would allow traffic to move more efficiently along 23rd, but would redefine the entrances to stores and restaurants. If the number of entrances to stores and restaurants along 23rd Street were reduced, do you think you would be:
___(1) Much more likely to go shopping and dining at restaurants on 23rd Street
___(2) Somewhat more likely to go shopping and dining at restaurants on 23rd Street
___(3) would go shopping and dining at restaurants on 23rd Street regardless of situation
___(4) Somewhat less likely to go shopping and dining at restaurants on 23rd Street
___(5) Much less likely to go shopping and dining at restaurants on 23rd Street
___(6) Don’t Know
15. How many years have you lived in the City of Lawrence?
___(1) less than 5 years
___(2) 5-10 years
___(3) 11-20 years
___(4) 21-30 years
___(5) more than 30 years
16. What is your age?
___(1) Under 35 years
___(2) 35-54 years
___(3) 55-74 years
___(4) more than 75 years
17. Which of the following best describes your employment status?
___(1) employed full-time
___(2) employed part-time
___(3) student
___(4) retired
___(5) not currently employed
18. Do you own or manage a business on 23rd Street?
___(1) Yes
___(2) No
19. Respondent’s gender [Do Not Ask]
___(1) Male
___(2) Female
This Concludes the Survey...
The City of Lawrence Thanks You for Your Time!