2011 Long Beach Bike Survey
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2011 City of Long Beach Bike Safety Survey
2011 City of Long Beach Bike Safety Survey
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Whether you drive a car, ride a bike, use public transit or walk, both your feedback and
safety matter to the City of Long Beach. Please share your experiences and
background related to bicycling and road travel in Long Beach. It just takes five
minutes!
This information will help the City to better understand the community's current
knowledge and preferences to improve the safety and amenities of our streets.
Thank you for your participation.
1. What is your primary form of transportation, more than 50% of the time? (check
one)
I drive a car.
I take public transit (bus and/or train).
I ride a bicycle.
None of the above.
I walk.
2. How often do you use a bicycle? (check one)
5-7 days per week.
1-4 days per week.
1-3 days per month.
Less than one day per month.
Never - (non-bicyclists may skip to Question 5)
3. What are the reasons you choose to bicycle?
(rate 1 = not important to 3 = very important)
1 Not
Important
2
3 Very
Important
For the enjoyment.
For the exercise.
For transportation to/from my job or school.
To get to/from transit.
For personal errands.
For the environment.
To save money on gas.
To save money on parking.
Other (please specify)
4. What affects your decision to not use a bicycle for a trip?
(rate 1 = not important to 3 = very important)
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1 Not
Important
2
3 Very
Don't
Important Know
Lack physical ability or bike-riding skills.
Lack of enough striped bike lanes.
Poor road conditions.
Fear of traffic and road safety.
My job or school is too far away.
Negative behaviors from drivers.
Lack of secure bike parking.
Seems like more of a hassle than driving.
Fear for personal safety.
Other (please specify)
5. What would increase the chances of your riding a bicycle more often?
(rate 1 = not likely to 3 = very likely)
1 Not
Likely
2
3
Don't
Very
Know
Likely
More striped bikeways. Click here for example.
More shared lane markings (sharrows). Click here for
example.
More bicycle boulevards (bike routes parallel to major
thoroughfares). Click here for example.
More separated bikeways (bike-only lanes). Click here for
example.
More secure bicycle parking. Click here for example.
Environment where drivers share the road with bicyclists.
Environment where bicyclists ride predictably and follow the
rules of the road.
Increased traffic enforcement for drivers and bicyclists who
break the law.
Access to bike safety and training classes.
Other (please specify)
6. As a driver, bicyclists make me most nervous or upset when they:
(rate each choice)
Strongly
Agree
Agree
Not an
Not
Issue Applicable
Ride in the direction of oncoming traffic.
Ride in the opposite direction on a one-way
street.
Ride in all directions unpredictably.
Fail to yield at stop signs.
Fail to stop at traffic lights.
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Fail to stop at traffic lights.
Not visible at night: no headlights or reflectors.
Ride on the sidewalk in high-traffic, pedestrian
areas.
Other (please specify)
7. As a bicyclist, drivers make me most nervous or upset when they: (rate each choice)
Strongly
Agree
Agree
Not an
Not
Issue
Applicable
Fail to slow down for me when the road is narrow.
Fail to provide a safe distance when passing me on the
road.
Use their car horn to communicate feelings instead of a
warning of danger.
Open the driver's door without checking for oncoming
bicyclists or motorists.
Distracted driving, texting or talking on cell phones.
Other (please specify)
8. Being visible is key to bicycling safely. In fact, it is required by law to equip your bicycle with
a headlight, and side and rear reflectors for night riding. What best describes you? (check each
item)
Always Sometimes Never
Not
Applicable
I wear bright-colored clothes such as yellow, orange or
lime green.
I use a headlight when biking at night.
My bike is equipped with side and rear reflectors.
I use hand signals before making turns or changing
lanes.
I scan behind me to assess traffic conditions and make
eye contact with drivers.
9. What best describes your bicycling skill level? (select one)
Not Applicable: I don't use a bicycle.
Beginner: I bike only on non-busy streets or dedicated bike lanes, mostly for pleasure or for errands.
Intermediate: I bike on most streets for pleasure, errands or work, but I avoid some traffic or difficult conditions.
Advanced: I bike on any street at any time for pleasure, errands or work.
Expert: I am an avid cyclist and comfortable navigating all conditions.
The following questions test the public's knowledge of bicycle rules and safe practices.
Please answer true, false or don't know.
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10. You must register for a bicycle license in Long Beach. (check one)
True
False
Don't Know
11. Bicyclists should ride in the same direction as car traffic. (check one)
True
Don't Know
False
12. “Sharrows” are the directional arrows and bike symbols that are stenciled onto
roads too narrow for a bike lane. Click here for example.
Sharrows communicate to drivers to share the roadway with bicyclists who need to
be positioned outside of opening car doors. (check one)
True
False
Don't Know
13. "Sharrows" now exist on both directions of 2nd Street in Belmont Shore to help
drivers and bicyclists share the right travel lane safely. (check one) Click here for
example.
True
Don't Know
False
14. In Long Beach, it is illegal for bicycles to be ridden on the sidewalk in business
districts such as 2nd Street in Belmont Shore, 4th Street Retro Row and Bixby
Knolls. (check one)
True
Don't Know
False
15. Roadways are designed only for cars. Bicyclists should stay on the sidewalks
or to the far right of the road at all times. (check one)
True
False
Don't Know
Thank you for your responses!
Answers to the true or false questions are located at the conclusion of this survey.
The following information is OPTIONAL. Please tell us a little about yourself:
16. Are you...?
Male
Female
17. Your age (check one)
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Under 18
56-75
18-35
76+
36-55
18. Your home zip code: (fill in the blank with the 5-digit postal code)
19. You have my permission to contact me via email regarding Bike
Long Beach programs and information:
Yes
No
20. Your email address: (fill in the blank)
Once you click "done" you will be taken to the answers to the true or false questions.
Thanks again for your time and participation!
Done
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2011 City of Long Beach Bike Safety Survey
2011 City of Long Beach Bike Safety Survey
Exit this survey
Whether you drive a car, ride a bike, use public transit or walk, both your feedback and
safety matter to the City of Long Beach. Please share your experiences and
background related to bicycling and road travel in Long Beach. It just takes five
minutes!
This information will help the City to better understand the community's current
knowledge and preferences to improve the safety and amenities of our streets.
Thank you for your participation.
1. What is your primary form of transportation, more than 50% of the time? (check
one)
I drive a car.
I take public transit (bus and/or train).
I ride a bicycle.
None of the above.
I walk.
2. How often do you use a bicycle? (check one)
5-7 days per week.
1-4 days per week.
1-3 days per month.
Less than one day per month.
Never - (non-bicyclists may skip to Question 5)
3. What are the reasons you choose to bicycle?
(rate 1 = not important to 3 = very important)
1 Not
Important
2
3 Very
Important
For the enjoyment.
For the exercise.
For transportation to/from my job or school.
To get to/from transit.
For personal errands.
For the environment.
To save money on gas.
To save money on parking.
Other (please specify)
4. What affects your decision to not use a bicycle for a trip?
(rate 1 = not important to 3 = very important)
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1 Not
Important
2
3 Very
Don't
Important Know
Lack physical ability or bike-riding skills.
Lack of enough striped bike lanes.
Poor road conditions.
Fear of traffic and road safety.
My job or school is too far away.
Negative behaviors from drivers.
Lack of secure bike parking.
Seems like more of a hassle than driving.
Fear for personal safety.
Other (please specify)
5. What would increase the chances of your riding a bicycle more often?
(rate 1 = not likely to 3 = very likely)
1 Not
Likely
2
3
Don't
Very
Know
Likely
More striped bikeways. Click here for example.
More shared lane markings (sharrows). Click here for
example.
More bicycle boulevards (bike routes parallel to major
thoroughfares). Click here for example.
More separated bikeways (bike-only lanes). Click here for
example.
More secure bicycle parking. Click here for example.
Environment where drivers share the road with bicyclists.
Environment where bicyclists ride predictably and follow the
rules of the road.
Increased traffic enforcement for drivers and bicyclists who
break the law.
Access to bike safety and training classes.
Other (please specify)
6. As a driver, bicyclists make me most nervous or upset when they:
(rate each choice)
Strongly
Agree
Agree
Not an
Not
Issue Applicable
Ride in the direction of oncoming traffic.
Ride in the opposite direction on a one-way
street.
Ride in all directions unpredictably.
Fail to yield at stop signs.
Fail to stop at traffic lights.
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Fail to stop at traffic lights.
Not visible at night: no headlights or reflectors.
Ride on the sidewalk in high-traffic, pedestrian
areas.
Other (please specify)
7. As a bicyclist, drivers make me most nervous or upset when they: (rate each choice)
Strongly
Agree
Agree
Not an
Not
Issue
Applicable
Fail to slow down for me when the road is narrow.
Fail to provide a safe distance when passing me on the
road.
Use their car horn to communicate feelings instead of a
warning of danger.
Open the driver's door without checking for oncoming
bicyclists or motorists.
Distracted driving, texting or talking on cell phones.
Other (please specify)
8. Being visible is key to bicycling safely. In fact, it is required by law to equip your bicycle with
a headlight, and side and rear reflectors for night riding. What best describes you? (check each
item)
Always Sometimes Never
Not
Applicable
I wear bright-colored clothes such as yellow, orange or
lime green.
I use a headlight when biking at night.
My bike is equipped with side and rear reflectors.
I use hand signals before making turns or changing
lanes.
I scan behind me to assess traffic conditions and make
eye contact with drivers.
9. What best describes your bicycling skill level? (select one)
Not Applicable: I don't use a bicycle.
Beginner: I bike only on non-busy streets or dedicated bike lanes, mostly for pleasure or for errands.
Intermediate: I bike on most streets for pleasure, errands or work, but I avoid some traffic or difficult conditions.
Advanced: I bike on any street at any time for pleasure, errands or work.
Expert: I am an avid cyclist and comfortable navigating all conditions.
The following questions test the public's knowledge of bicycle rules and safe practices.
Please answer true, false or don't know.
www.surveymonkey.com/s/bikesafelb
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10. You must register for a bicycle license in Long Beach. (check one)
True
False
Don't Know
11. Bicyclists should ride in the same direction as car traffic. (check one)
True
Don't Know
False
12. “Sharrows” are the directional arrows and bike symbols that are stenciled onto
roads too narrow for a bike lane. Click here for example.
Sharrows communicate to drivers to share the roadway with bicyclists who need to
be positioned outside of opening car doors. (check one)
True
False
Don't Know
13. "Sharrows" now exist on both directions of 2nd Street in Belmont Shore to help
drivers and bicyclists share the right travel lane safely. (check one) Click here for
example.
True
Don't Know
False
14. In Long Beach, it is illegal for bicycles to be ridden on the sidewalk in business
districts such as 2nd Street in Belmont Shore, 4th Street Retro Row and Bixby
Knolls. (check one)
True
Don't Know
False
15. Roadways are designed only for cars. Bicyclists should stay on the sidewalks
or to the far right of the road at all times. (check one)
True
False
Don't Know
Thank you for your responses!
Answers to the true or false questions are located at the conclusion of this survey.
The following information is OPTIONAL. Please tell us a little about yourself:
16. Are you...?
Male
Female
17. Your age (check one)
www.surveymonkey.com/s/bikesafelb
4/5
12/23/11
2011 City of Long Beach Bike Safety Survey
Under 18
56-75
18-35
76+
36-55
18. Your home zip code: (fill in the blank with the 5-digit postal code)
19. You have my permission to contact me via email regarding Bike
Long Beach programs and information:
Yes
No
20. Your email address: (fill in the blank)
Once you click "done" you will be taken to the answers to the true or false questions.
Thanks again for your time and participation!
Done
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