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Community Pathways Survey Rockport, Maine - 2026

Town of Rockport,
101 Main Street,
Rockport, ME 04856

Office: 207-236-0989 x 2


Why should you participate in this survey? 
  
The Rockport Bicycle and Pedestrian Pathways Committee researches and makes recommendations about the design and development of bike and pedestrian facilities. Why? We want to create a network of attractive and functional facilities within and between Camden and Rockport and with links to neighboring communities.We want to help build safe pedestrian and bikeable pathways that connect neighborhoods and build a healthier and safer community. Your voice will help shape a vision of what matters most to our community.  

1. Mobility Profile 
Primary Transport: How do you usually get to work/school?

Secondary Transport: How do you get groceries or go to appointments?

Why? What is the reason you chose this mode of transport?

The "cost" factor: If applicable, assess how much does the cost of transportation impact your monthly budget?

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2. Identifying High-Demand Routes 
The "Dream Path:" If a safe and well-lit path existed today, which specific street or intersection would you walk or bike on most often?

The Missing Link: Is there a specific destination (store, park, medical facility) that you avoid walking or biking to because the walk/ride feels too dangerous?Please name the destination and the route you would like to take to get there on foot or by bike:

[Optional] If you have school-age children and you would like them to be able to walk or bike to school and/or after school activities/sports practice, where would the pathway(s) begin and end to make that possible? Please be specific.

The Barrier: What stops you from walking/biking those routes today? Choose all that apply.

3. Pathways and Infrastructure Preferences 
Priority Ranking: If the town had the budget for one improvement on your most-used route, which would you choose?

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If "something else" - please describe in detail and tell us why you suggest it.

Where exactly is this most used route you want improved?

4. Geographic and Social Context
What Is the Name of the Street on which Your Home is Located?

Vehicle Access: Do you have reliable access to a personal vehicle?

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Occupation: What primary occupation describes you best?

Write one-two sentences that best describe your social and transportation profile (e.g. " A single dad, self-employed, does not commute to work, bikes and walks for leisure"; "a mother of 3, employed by shift work, commutes by car to work daily 20+ minutes in each direction", etc.)

5. Stroller/Mobility Device Access: If you travel with a stroller, wheelchair, or grocery cart, how difficult is it to navigate your movement without a car?

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6. The "Convenience Threshold” 
The 15-Minute Rule: If a safe, separated pathway(bike path and/or sidewalk) existed,would you be willing to walk or bike for a trip that takes 15 minutes or less?

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Reliability vs. Speed: Which is your biggest deterrent to walking or biking?

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8. Environmental & Physical Triggers 
Separation from Traffic: Move the selections to rank these in order of most to least safe. 1 = the top choice that makes you feel safest.

Use the up and down arrow keys to change the rank.
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9. Financial & Psychological Incentives 
Workplace Incentives: Would you switch to biking if your employer offered a "Bike-to-Work" stipend or tax credit for not using a car?

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Would you like us to be able to contact you if we had follow-up questions or initiatives related to the information you shared here?

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If you answered "yes" to the question above, please add your name and email below.

Do you have additional comments? Anything you would like to share that we did not ask about?