Greenway Master Plan Update Public Outreach Phase III

Welcome! The City of Raleigh is updating the Capital Area Greenway (CAG) Master Plan to celebrate the history and success of the Greenway System so far and ensure a clear path to serving users’ needs for years to come.

The first two phases of community engagement focused on listening to community needs and desires, analyzing existing conditions, and gaining a more comprehensive understanding of what it’s like to use the trail network today. This information shaped the recommendations and next steps that now make up the Draft CAG Master Plan. While the CAG Master Plan is still only a draft, we want to share it with you and hear your thoughts! You can click the link below to review the Draft Plan and use this survey to provide your feedback. You can also stay up to date on everything related to the Greenway Master Plan at https://raleighnc.gov/greenways2020.

Click here to review the Draft Plan

What benefits of the Capital Area Greenway System do you value most?

Protecting natural areas

Physical health

Recreation

Walking or biking to employment or other destinations

Closed to responses

Which trail amenities are most important to you? (pick two)

Signage and wayfinding

Restrooms

Seating

Trash receptacles

Public art

Drinking fountains

Appropriate lighting

Educational signage

Wildflower and pollinator plantings

Closed to responses

What expanded maintenance priority do you see as MOST important?

Repairing trail surface issues

Removing overgrown vegetation and invasive plant species

Other

Closed to responses

Have you already been involved in shaping the Capital Area Greenway System Master Plan? If so, in what way?

Taking a previous online survey

Talking with staff at a table at an event

Learning about the greenways from a community-based organization

This is my first time providing feedback

Closed to responses

Do you feel the Plan adequately builds on and incorporates community input?

Yes

Unsure

Closed to responses

Recommended trail projects were prioritized using the following criteria:

- Population Density (census blocks with high total population per square mile)
- Future Density (access to growth areas identified in the City's Comprehensive Plan)
- Greenway Access (distance to nearest existing greenway trail)
- Transit (proximity to high frequency public transit)
- Social Equity (age, income, level of education, employment status, etc.)
- Racial Equity (neighborhoods with the highest percentages of residents that identify as black, Indigenous and people of color)
- Overall Park Level of Service (distance to, and variety of, nearest parks and recreational opportunities)
- Active Transportation (direct connections to existing and proposed bicycle infrastructure)
- Adopted Plans (aligning with adopted City planning documents e.g., BikeRaleigh, small area plans, Design Guide etc.)

Do you feel the above project prioritization criteria ensures a fair and balanced approach to project implementation? If not, what is missing? (add criteria)

Yes

Unsure

Closed to responses

Do you feel the recommendations address the needs of communities that are underserved?

Yes

Unsure

Closed to responses

Which categories do you believe are MOST important for the future success of the CAG System? (select 2)

Trail Classifications

New Trails

Open Space Corridors

Funding

Planning & Development

Collaboration & Partnerships

Trail Security

Maintenance & Operations

Environmental Stewardship

Trail Reinvestment

Other

Closed to responses

To maintain momentum, the City of Raleigh is committing to a 100-Day Action Plan upon adoption of the Plan. What aspect of the 100-Day Action Plan is most important to you?

Establish an interdepartmental working group to discuss topics related specifically to trails and open space corridors

Strengthen requirements for developers to contribute to trail construction

Expanding partnerships with non-profits and private agencies

Support greenway construction and easement dedication outside of a floodplain, or flood hazard area

Securing funding

Closed to responses

How do you find information about the Capital Area Greenway System including system maps, closure/detour information, events, project updates and more?

Website

Social Media

E-mail News Flash

Greenway Newsletter

Yard signs

Press releases

All of the above

Other

Closed to responses

Building new trails costs money. Which of the following do you see as MOST important as the City builds on existing funding mechanisms to construct new trails and reinvest in existing trails?

Leveraging grant opportunities and donations

Exploring the use of impact fees on stormwater or development

Bond referendums

Incentivizing private developers to build trails

Other

Closed to responses

Please select your age group.

35-44

23%

25-34

21%

55-64

20%

45-54

19%

65-74

11%

Over 75

18-24

Prefer not to say

Closed to responses | 982 Responses

How do you describe your race/ethnicity? Select all that apply.

White

83%

Prefer not to say

11%

Black or African-American

Asian

Latino/a or Hispanic

Other

Native American Indian or Alaskan Native

Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander

Closed to responses | 935 Responses

What gender do you identify as?

Male

53%

Female

40%

Prefer not to say

Non-binary/third gender

Prefer to self-describe

Closed to responses | 970 Responses

Do you feel uncomfortable answering demographic questions like age, race and gender?

81%

Yes

19%

Closed to responses | 970 Responses

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Greenway Master Plan Update Public Outreach Phase III

Greenway Master Plan Update Public Outreach Phase III

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What benefits of the Capital Area Greenway System do you value most?

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Which trail amenities are most important to you? (pick two)

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What expanded maintenance priority do you see as MOST important?

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Have you already been involved in shaping the Capital Area Greenway System Master Plan? If so, in what way?

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Do you feel the Plan adequately builds on and incorporates community input?

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Do you feel the recommendations address the needs of communities that are underserved?

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Which categories do you believe are MOST important for the future success of the CAG System? (select 2)

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To maintain momentum, the City of Raleigh is committing to a 100-Day Action Plan upon adoption of the Plan. What aspect of the 100-Day Action Plan is most important to you?

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How do you find information about the Capital Area Greenway System including system maps, closure/detour information, events, project updates and more?

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Building new trails costs money. Which of the following do you see as MOST important as the City builds on existing funding mechanisms to construct new trails and reinvest in existing trails?

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Please select your age group.

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How do you describe your race/ethnicity? Select all that apply.

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What gender do you identify as?

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Do you feel uncomfortable answering demographic questions like age, race and gender?