Walkable Trail
Survey

Public Survey Concerning Non-Motorized Walkable Trail in Red Lake, Ontario

The Municipality of Red Lake wishes to pursue the development of a walking trail system in order to connect all six communities within the Municipality (Starratt-Olson, Madsen, Red Lake, Balmertown, Cochenour, and McKenzie Island) by means of a safe, non-motorized transportation and recreation corridor, which caters to residents who wish to walk, jog, or bike, whether for recreational or transportation purposes. The trail will run along side the highway and would be approximately 27 kilometers in length and be of a linear nature. This survey is to help the Walkable Trails Committee understand what kind of trail system you -the residents of the Red Lake Community- would like to have.

General Information

Gender

Female:   Male:   Unspecified:

How old are you?

Where do you live?

  • Balmertown
  • Cochenour
  • Madsen
  • McKenzie Island
  • Red Lake
  • Starrat-Olsen
Trail Usage

Would you use the trail?
Yes   No

What would you use the trail for?

  • Commuting to Work/School
  • Walking
  • Biking
  • Running
  • Jogging
  • Roller-Blading
  • Skateboarding
  • Picnicing
  • Dog-Walking
  • Photography
  • Nature/Bird study
  • Cross-Country Skiing
  • Snowshoeing
  • Other:

From the list of activities above, please indicate the top three activities in which you are most likely to participate:

  • 1.
  • 2.
  • 3.

How often would you use the trail? Daily   Weekly   Weekends only   A few times a year   Not at all

Would you feel safe using the trail? Yes   No
Concerns:

Who would you use the trail with?

  • Alone
  • Friends
  • Family
  • Pets
Trail Features

What points of interest would you like to see along the trail?

  • Benches
  • Picnic tables
  • Covered picnic shelters
  • Viewing areas
  • Maps/Guides
  • Historical markers
  • Nature markers
  • Mile markers
  • Restrooms
  • Water stations
  • Garbage Receptacles
  • Pet waste disposal
  • Parking at Trailheads
  • Posted Regulations
  • Emergency Phones
  • Art
  • Native plant landscaping
  • Other:

From the list of design elements above, please indicate the top five elements of importance to you:

  • 1.
  • 2.
  • 3.
  • 4.
  • 5.

Would you be interested in sponsoring a part of the trail and/or benches, points of interest etc. along the trail? Yes   No
How:

Would you like to see the trail used for educational programs? Yes   No

Trail Surface

What type of trail surface would you prefer?

  • Paved
  • Dirt
  • Compacted gravel
  • Dual surface - dirt and paved
  • Asphalt
  • Shredded tire mix
Final Questions

Would you volunteer to help maintain the Red Lake trail once it is built? Yes   No

How do you think we should maintain the trail?

  • Volunteers
  • Contributions
  • Donations
  • Grants
  • Fundraisers

Would you attend public meetings about the Walkable Trail Project? Yes   No

You are completing this survey representing: Individual   Household
Number in Household:

Do you have any ideas, comments, or concerns you would like to make about the trail system?