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Page 48-Orange County,NC I Bicycle&Pedestrian Plan Bicycle&Pedestrian Plan I Orange County,NC-Page 49 <br /> Figure 3-13:Online Survey Summary Infographic <br /> Online Survey What We Learned <br /> Why do you usually walk ow far do you usually travel on... <br /> > Trip Purpose: Most people walk biking,or using a wheelchair, or bike? i trip? a walking trip? <br /> An online survey was conducted or bike for exercise,leisure,or underscoring how real and <br /> between October 2024 to July 2025 to enjoy nature,with frequent personal safety concerns are in Tc #1 Exercise 33% 48% <br /> to better understand how people destinations including Brumley the County. 0 m es or more(>- 1 hour) 1-2 miles(-20-40 minutes) <br /> o <br /> experience walking and biking in Nature Preserve,Eno River State , I # Enjoy Nature/Weat Recreation/Traveling These responses reveal a clear story: 0 <br /> Orange County.The survey was Park,and nearby greenways. 27% 25% <br /> People in Orange County want to walk �i � #3 to/from Park g 2-5 miles (� 12-30 minutes) 1/2 -1 mile(�10-20 minutes) <br /> designed to be quick and accessible, > Distance Patterns:A third(31 of and bike more,and many already do, <br /> taking less than 10 minutes to 91)of bike trips reported were despite the barriers.They are looking <br /> complete,and was distributed over 10 miles,and nearly half(45 for safer,more comfortable places <br /> through the project website,County How sually get How would you describe your level of <br /> of 91)of walking trips were 1-2 to ride and walk,especially in rural <br /> communication channels,partner aroun a n day? bike comfort? <br /> miles,further supporting that areas where speed limits,shoulder <br /> organizations,and in-person recreation and longer leisure width,and road conditions make <br /> engagement events. 79% 1 6% 36% 30% 24% <br /> travel are the primary reasons active travel feel risky. <br /> behind most trips,rather than Perso I hi e Walk Highly Somewhat Interested but <br /> A total of 91 responses were received. Confident Confident Concerned <br /> While this represents a relatively small commuting. <br /> sample size and is not intended to Mode Share:While 79%of g <br /> be statistically representative of the - p� <br /> County's population,the responses respondents rely primarily on « ti �- .� O <br /> fF5 someone who lives , -� CH.1 <br /> cars,l3/regularly bike,and 6/ ��.- �.. <br /> provide useful insight into common walk. Notably,1 in 5 reported rurally but warts to walK, <br /> experiences,concerns,and travel using active modes frequently there are very limited areas <br /> patterns among people who chose to despite limited infrastructure. where it Is both safe and <br /> participate. Respondents were not <br /> individual) tracked and participation pleasarri-to walK." <br /> y p p Crash Experience: in 4 people <br /> was open to anyone with a connection (26%)said they had been Have you ever been in a crash How safe do you feel What are the main reasons you <br /> - survey resp while walking, biking,or using traveling in Orange County choose NOT to walk or bike <br /> to Orange County. involved in a crash while walking, <br /> a wheelchair? (outside of towns/cities)? somewhere? <br /> 26% 42% #1 Concerned for safety <br /> Feel unsafe or very <br /> Missing or disconnected <br /> � unsafe walking #2 bike or pedestrian <br /> exercise Minnis Borland store corner Rd. D (:arolina Mill �' Greenway �j„ p <br /> e facilities <br /> SpeedwayRiverwalk <br /> � time. 60�NO . Feel unsafe or very <br /> nfa Farms Bike: Eno 74% unsafe biking jLM #3 Poor quality or <br /> West -town faster hazardous conditions <br /> Forest me. Mt. area. range <br /> fun. <br /> Hill. r�01 L� stW state Race <br /> east Land • nature Where do you (or would you)i;V� mile Chape <br /> � DC Dike Y Y What three things would make you want to <br /> N e i g h bO rh OO d ride run ' �N local prefer to ride a bike? walk and bike more around Orange County? <br /> Trail i I Rd) I • �+ <br /> i t ra !l S �, Off the street,on separated 1 e y <br /> close road � p � More Greenwa s or <br /> I 74 Street ° ° #1 bike paths or shared-use paths #1 Side Paths <br /> 11sbo h <br /> Waiir,carrboro !F-a <br /> ub f.oads <br /> Glen 7 More sidewalks/ Filling in <br /> Dr. a 1AJ01,k iJrOVe � #2 On greenways or local trails #2 gaps rm11I11111 the a s between sidewalks <br /> wn Pa-rk " Franklin �, <br /> arks County path Irr fit• home find o o � #3 On the street,either in shared J101 <br /> #3 p <br /> Bolin scho ral grocery drive areas- walking lanes or bike lanes Intersection Improvements <br /> etc. CaCY1puS places. library Mary' reen Lake <br /> ry N ral errands Weaver <br />