BIKEALAMEDA BICYCLE SURVEY

FOR ALAMEDA RESIDENTS OR EMPLOYEES

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The purpose of this questionnaire is to gather information about Alamedans who own bicycles, including what they use them for now and what they might use them for in the future, if changes were made.

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^{Name e‑mail address Phone Alameda Home Address (closest intersection) Employer Zip Code}

1. Are you over 18? YES NO If no, go to question 8

2. How do you usually get to work?

How many days a week do you take the following modes to get to work? (Blank if never, “O” for occasionally)

Drive Only

Walk Only

Bike Only

Bus Only

BART/Walk

Ferry/ Walk

BART/ Bike

BART/ Drive

BART/ Bus

Ferry/ Bike

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3. Please indicate the following factors that would significantly encourage you to commute via bicycle. (CHECK ALL THAT APPLY)

Clearly designated/marked bikeways Secure/sheltered bike storage at work site Work‑site shower and locker facilities

0% interest bike‑financing Secure and sheltered bike storage facilities at BART stations

An automobile at your work‑site provided for personal or business use

Access to an instructional guide for bicycle commuters including bicycle route maps None of the above

4. How far do you live from place of work (one way distance)?

Less than 2 miles

2‑5 miles

5‑10 miles

More than 10 miles

5. How far would you be willing to bike to work (one‑way distance)?

Up to 2 miles

2‑5 miles

5‑10 miles

More than 10 miles

Not willing/Not a reasonably available option

6. Please rate each of the following obstacles to commuting via bicycle based on importance.

	Extremely Important	Somewhat Important	Not At All Important
Personal safety issues
Ability to maintain appropriate professional appearance
Commute is too far or travel
Time is too long
Need vehicle for other responsibilities (day care, shopping, lunch, etc.)
Weather conditions

7. If you have children:

How do your children get to school? Driven Walk Bike Scooter Transit

What school(s)? __________________________________

If not walking or biking what, if any, street changes would encourage you to do so? (CHECK ALL THAT APPLY)

Clearly designated/marked bikeways 0% interest bike‑financing kids bicycle safety training

bicycle route maps traffic calming around the school None

Access to an instructional guide for bicycle commuters Secure and sheltered bike storage facilities at schools

8. Do you own a bicycle? YES NO If yes, How many? _____ If NO, go to question 17

9. What do you use your bicycle for:

Commute to work/school YES NO where__________________________________

Occasionally 1‑2 days per week 3‑4 days per week 5 or more days per week

Shopping YES NO where__________________________________

Occasionally 1‑2 days per week 3‑4 days per week 5 or more days per week

Local events YES NO which ones____________ _________________________________

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Take children to school YES NO where__________________________________

Occasionally 1‑2 days per week 3‑4 days per week 5 or more days per week

Recreation YES NO

Occasionally 1‑2 days per week 3‑4 days per week 5 or more days per week

10. Which statement(s) best describe your cycling habits? (CHECK ALL THAT APPLY)

Seasonal Fair weather rider Recreational Commuter Obsessive compulsive

Haven't ridden a bicycle since I was 12 None of the above

11. Have you ever taken your bicycle on BART? YES NO

If yes, would you do it again? YES NO Why?__________________________________________

12. Have you ever taken your bicycle on a bus? YES NO

If yes, would you do it again? YES NO Why?__________________________________________

13. Have you ever taken your bicycle on a ferry? YES NO

If yes, would you do it again? YES NO Why?__________________________________________

14. Have you ever biked through the Posey tube? YES NO

If yes, would you do it again? YES NO Why?__________________________________________

15. If you use your bicycle for recreation riding (e.g. getting exercise, Sunday morning rides) what would you consider the three most important improvements to make Alameda safer to do this type of riding? ___________________________________

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16. If you use your bicycle for transportation (e.g. going to work, going shopping), what would you consider the three most important improvements to make Alameda safer to do this type of riding? ________________________________________

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17. Would you like to be e‑mailed additional information about bicycling in Alameda? YES NO

18. Please leave any comments, questions, or suggestions. _______________________________________________________

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