New and returning bicyclist survey Question Title * 1. Have you ridden a bike before? Have not ridden a bike Only rode my bike as a child Only rode my bike as a teenager Have only ridden my bike as an adult, but don't ride often Started as a child and continued Started as a teenager and continued Have only ridden my bike as an adult, but ride frequently Question Title * 2. How experienced are you riding a bike? I am not at all confident riding a bike I have some experience riding, but need more knowledge/experience I am moderately comfortable riding a bike I am fairly confident on my bike except for high traffic situations I am very confident riding in most every situation Question Title * 3. What are the main reasons why you ride your bicycle? (all that apply) Cheap Fast Easy Convenient For exercise Environmentally friendly My partner uses the car Must drop-off or pick-up child I’m not comfortable on public transportation Public transportation is not convenient I bike to public transportation or to complete my commute Don't know / no answer Other (please specify) Question Title * 4. Do you feel comfortable riding in traffic? Yes, always Yes, on some roads Sometimes No Do not know / No answer Question Title * 5. How likely is it that you would bicycle more if changes were carried out? Very likely Probable Unlikely Do not know / No answer Question Title * 6. Are there other things that could make it better/easier for you to ride in your city? A better personal bike Better weather Less hills An electric bicycle A better multi-person / family bike Tax deductions to help purchase a bike More affordable bike share options Somebody to ride with me to map out a path No, there are not. Do not know / No answer Other (please specify) Question Title * 7. How satisfied are you with bicycle parking options at places you visit? Very Satisfied Satisfied Neither satisfied nor dissatisfied Dissatisfied Very dissatisfied Do not know / no answer Question Title * 8. Which road user groups should, in your opinion, be more considerate for better bicycling conditions in your city? Bicyclists Motorists Pedestrians Buses None of the above Do not know Question Title * 9. Pre-pandemic, often did you combine bicycling and public transport, such as the bus or train, in your city? Almost every day A few times a week About once a week Rarely Never Do not know / no answer Question Title * 10. To what extent do you agree with the following statement: “I appreciate bicyclists, partly because when they are riding, they do not take up space on the bus or on the road” Strongly agree Agree Neither agree or disagree Disagree Strongly disagree Do not know Question Title * 11. If you are sometimes bothered by other bicyclists, what can they do to bother you less? Give hand signals Use voice or bell Ride slower in general Ride faster in general Not use headphones Not play music Not talk Respect red lights / stop signs Stick to bike paths Use bike lights Bicyclists do not bother me Don’t know/No answer Other (please specify) Question Title * 12. Is there anything you are particularly bothered by when you bicycle in your city? Too many cars Bad behavior of vehichle users Too many trucks Dangerous intersections Too many pedestrians Bad behavior of bicyclists Uneven bike paths Uneven roads / pot holes Lack of bike paths / narrow bicycle lanes Noise Air pollution Buses Feel it is dangerous to bicycle No, not bothered by anything Do not know / no answer Other (please specify) Question Title * 13. Is there anything you particularly appreciate when you ride in your city? The many bike paths That drivers take into account bicyclists The other bicyclists Meeting people Feel at ease when I bicycle Relaxing / exercising Experiencing seasons Getting from place to place easily No Do not know Other (please specify) Question Title * 14. Where do you get your maps when you ride? Google / Bing / Apple Maps TrailLink City/County websites Bicycle organization websites Recommendations from friends Do not know / No answer Other (please specify) Question Title * 15. What types of bikes are available in your household? (all that apply) - General road / commuter bicycle Recumbant bicycle Children's bicycle(s) with pedals Children’s running / balance bike without pedals Cargo bike (3 or 2 wheels) Electric bicycle Mountain bike No bicycles Do not know Other (please specify) Question Title * 16. Did you know that Cascade Bicycle Club teaches beginner classes for adults and youth? Yes No Do not know / No answer Question Title * 17. How satisfied are you with the bicycle paths in your neighborhood? Very Satisfied Satisfied Neither satisfied nor dissatisfied Dissatisfied Very dissatisfied Do not know / no answer Question Title * 18. What would it take to make you more comfortable as a bicyclist? (all that apply) More space on the bike path More bike paths away from the car roads More separation between cars and bicycles More lights on bike paths More consideration from motorists Fewer holes or debris in bike paths and roads More bicycle-friendly traffic lights Fewer cars and trucks Do not know Other (please specify) Question Title * 19. Do you plan to use a bicycle to run errands like going grocery shopping, or other 1 to 2 mile trips? Very likely Probable Unlikely Do not know Question Title * 20. Which of the following could possibly get you to cycle to work or school (outside of the pandemic): Better bike routes between home and work End of trip facilities like showers in the workplace Good bicycle parking (dry and possibly locked) Free bike maintenance at work Deductions for bicycle use Subsidy to buy a good bike None Do not know Other (please specify) Question Title * 21. If you do not ride your bicycle or stopped riding to work or school, why so? Bike only in summer My bike was stolen My bike broke I live too far from work for bicycling Because of my health Because I am worried about bike theft Due to changed family circumstances I’m not comfortable biking in traffic Do not know / No answer Other (please specify) Question Title * 22. How satisfied are you with maintenance of roads, where there are no bicycle paths? Very Satisfied Satisfied Neither satisfied nor dissatisfied Dissatisfied Very dissatisfied Do not know / no answer Question Title * 23. How comfortable do you / would you feel about your child riding their bicycle to school? Very comfortable Comfortable Neither Dangerous Very Dangerous Do not know No school-age children Question Title * 24. Would you feel more comfortable with your children bicycling to school if the road or trail there felt safer? Yes No, I wouldn’t feel comfortable No, it’s safe enough Do not know No school-age children Other (please specify) Question Title * 25. Do you wear a helmet? Yes Yes, sometimes No Do not know / No answer Question Title * 26. Do you know how to correctly fit your helmet, check for air in your tires, and check your brakes? Yes Yes, some of those but not all No Do not know / No answer Other (please specify) Question Title * 27. Do your kids use a helmet? Yes, all Yes, some of them No Do not know No school-age children Question Title * 28. What is your age? Question Title * 29. What is your gender identity? Woman Man Non-binary/Genderqueer Do not know No answer Other (please specify) Question Title * 30. What is your racial identification? Black Non-white Hispanic Asian or Pacific Islander Native American or Alaskan Native Middle Eastern White Two or more races No answer Other (please specify) Question Title * 31. What is your profession? Question Title * 32. In which zip code is your home and school / work? This will help us see what areas need bike infrastructure improvements. We will not be using it for any other purposes. Enter home zipcode Enter work zipcode Do not know / No answer Question Title * 33. What is your education? Some high school High school graduate GED Trade school Associate’s degree Some college Bachelor’s degree Higher education degree (PhD, Law degree, etc) Do not answer Question Title * 34. What was the total household income before taxes in 2019? Under $15,000 $15,001 - $30,000 $30,001 - $50,000 $50,001 - $75,000 $75,001 - $100,000 $100,000 - $130,000 $130,001 - $165,000 $ 165,001 + Do not know / no answer Done