FUTS Trail Users Survey Summary Report City of Flagstaff Flagstaff Metropolitan Planning Organization January 2012 Contents 3 Introduction 4 Summary of findings 5 Respondent profile Summary and conclusions Table/Figure 1: Gender of respondents Table/Figure 2: Age of respondents by category Table/Map 3: Where respondents live Table/Figure 4: ZIP code of respondents 8 Respondents’ ratings of FUTS trails Summary and conclusions Table/Figure 15: Rating of FUTS maintenance Table 15a: Maintenance concerns Table 15b: Location of maintenance concerns Table 16/Figure 16: Rating of FUTS safety and security Table 16a: Safety and security concerns Table 16b: Location of safety and security concerns Table 17/Figure 17: Rating of FUTS cleanliness Table 17a: Cleanliness concerns Table 17b: Location of cleanliness concerns Respondents’ opinions regarding FUTS characteristics Summary and conclusions Table/Figure 18: When should FUTS trails be paved Table/Figure 19: When should FUTS trails be unpaved Table/Figure 20: Should electric/motorized bikes be allowed on FUTS Table/Figure 20a: Restrictions on electric or motorized bikes 21 What’s good about FUTS trails and what needs improvement Summary and conclusions Table 21: What’s good about the FUTS Table 22: What needs improvement FUTS trail use Summary and conclusions Table/Figure 5: Purpose for using the FUTS Table/Figure 6: Primary activities on the FUTS Table/Figure 7: Frequency of FUTS use Table/Figure 8: Duration of typical FUTS visit Table/Figure 9: Mode of transportation to FUTS Table/Figure 10: Other people using FUTS with respondents Table/Figure 11: Part of week when FUTS are used Table/Figure 12: Time of day when FUTS are used Table/Figure 13: Season when FUTS are used Table/Map 14: Location of trails most often used 14 18 23 Respondents’ suggestions for improvements at specific locations Summary and conclusions Table 23a: Locations to complete/connect trails Table 23b: Locations for grade-separated crossings Table 23c: Locations for intersection improvements Table 23d: Locations for trail extensions to outlying neighborhoods Appendices On-line survey form Raw responses to open-ended questions City of Flagstaff – Flagstaff Metropolitan Planning Organization 211 West Aspen Avenue Flagstaff, Arizona 86001 928 213 2685 mince@flagstaffaz.gov www.flagstaff.az.gov/futs FUTS Trail Users Survey Summary Report January 2012 | Page 2 Introduction This report summarizes the results of a survey of users of the Flagstaff Urban Trails System (FUTS) conducted in July of 2011 by the City of Flagstaff. A survey of FUTS trail users was undertaken for several reasons: ƒ Collect basic demographic information on trail users ƒ Determine patterns of trail use ƒ Solicit user’s perceptions of the FUTS system ƒ Learn what trail users like about FUTS, and what needs improvement ƒ Identify specific locations for new trails and trail improvements. Subject and sample The focus was limited to FUTS trails and did not include Coconino County trails, Forest Service trails, or other single track trails in and around Flagstaff. This survey uses a purposive sampling methodology rather than a random sample. A purposive sample is a non-representative subset of a larger population that is constructed to serve a specific need or purpose. In this case the survey targeted FUTS trail users in order to collect information about the FUTS. Promotion The survey was hosted on the City of Flagstaff website through the month of July 2011, and was promoted in several ways: ƒ ƒ “Notify Me” emails were sent from the City’s website to approximately 350 subscribers on several occasions. ƒ Invitations to complete the survey and a link were posted on the FUTS wall on Facebook on several occasions. At that time the FUTS page had approximately 525 “likes.” ƒ Several other organizations, including Flagstaff Biking Organization and Friends of Flagstaff’s Future, helped to promote the survey through emails and website postings. Survey form A copy of the on-line survey form is included in the appendices of this report. The survey consisted of 22 questions, most of which were multiple choice questions. Some of these questions asked respondents to check the most appropriate response, and some allowed respondents to check all of the responses that were applicable. In both cases, the percentages listed in the following tables are based on the number of respondents for that question. The final two questions were more open-ended, and asked “what do you like most about the FUTS” and “what is most in need of improvement about the FUTS.” For these questions the survey provided three boxes, and asked respondents to list one response per box. Responses A total of 220 completed survey forms were submitted via the website. Prior to compiling summary data, duplicate surveys were checked by comparing age, gender, and similarity of responses for surveys submitted from the same IP address. No apparent duplicates were found. Information and a link to the survey were placed on the FUTS page on the City’s website. FUTS Trail Users Survey Summary Report January 2012 | Page 3 Summary of findings ƒ ƒ ƒ ƒ Survey respondents are somewhat older than the general population of Flagstaff. Respondents in the 18 to 30 year old age category are significantly underrepresented in the survey compared to the general population, while respondents in older age categories were overrepresented. à ƒ The vast majority of respondents are from the Flagstaff area; only 3 out of 220 survey respondents are from outside Flagstaff. More than 1 in 10 (11.4 percent) are from Flagstaff’s outlying communities, including Kachina Village, Mountainaire, Bellemont, Parks, Fort Valley, Doney Park, Fernwood-Timberline, Cosnino, and Winona. Survey respondents are frequent trail users. More than threequarters (75.9 percent) reported that they used FUTS trails at least once per week, and almost one in five (19.1 percent) use the trails six or more times per week. The FUTS system is used for multiple purposes, including recreation (79.6 percent of respondents), health and exercise (78.2 percent) and to experience nature and open space (56.0 percent). In addition, more than half of respondents (50.9 percent) use the FUTS for travel and commuting. ƒ FUTS also supports a variety of activities, including walking or hiking (71.4 percent of respondents), bicycling (64.5 percent), and jogging (35.9 percent). ƒ Maintenance, cleanliness, and safety on FUTS trails were all very highly rated by survey respondents, with more than 90 percent of respondents rating these items as “excellent” or “good.” ƒ Respondents were also asked to list specific concerns for each item: à Maintenance concerns include snow removal, drainage and erosion problems, and ruts and cracks in the trail surface. à Cleanliness issues include trash and pet waste. ƒ Safety concerns include off-leash dogs, and perceived issues related to the presence of transients along the trails. In response to the question “what do you like most about the FUTS,” the most frequently submitted comments were: à Avoids traffic and busy streets (41.2 percent of respondents) à Goes through natural areas and open space (32.1 percent) à Provides good connections around town (29.2 percent) à Is convenient and is easy to access from many places (23.8 percent) When asked “what is most in need of improvement,” the top responses were: à Connect missing segments and complete the system (32.2 percent of respondents) à Build more trails (18.4 percent) à Better signing (11.8 percent) FUTS Trail Users Survey Summary Report January 2012 | Page 4 Respondent profile Summary and conclusions ƒ Gender of respondents was evenly split; 50.5 percent of respondents are women and 49.5 percent are men. This very closely matches the general population of Flagstaff, which is 50.6 percent women and 49.4 percent men. ƒ The median age of respondents is 49 years, which is somewhat older than Flagstaff’s median age of 27 year, although the difference can be partially explained by the fact that survey respondents were all aged 18 and over. ƒ Respondents in the 18 to 30 age category are significantly underrepresented in the survey compared to the general population. Only 9.3 percent of survey respondents are between 18 and 30 years of age, while in the general population 44.6 percent of Flagstaff residents (between the ages of 18 and 85) fall into this category. ƒ Survey respondents in older age categories tend to be overrepresented in the survey: ƒ à People in the 30 to 44 age category make up 32.7 percent of survey respondents but only 22.5 percent of residents. à People in the 45 to 59 age category make up 33.2 percent of survey respondents but only 20.8 percent of residents. à People in the 60 to 85 age category make up 24.8 percent of survey respondents but only 12.0 percent of residents. ƒ A total of 25 respondents (11.4 percent) are from communities around Flagstaff, including Kachina Village, Mountainaire, Bellemont, Parks, Fort Valley, Doney Park, Fernwood-Timberline, Cosnino, and Winona. ƒ In the Flagstaff area, respondents were heavily weighted on the west side of town. 70.4 percent of respondents are from the 86001 zip code, and only 27.4 are in the 86004 zip code. The vast majority of respondents are from Flagstaff; only 3 of 220 are from outside the Flagstaff area. FUTS Trail Users Survey Summary Report January 2012 | Page 5 Table 1 Gender of respondents Figure 1 Gender of respondents No Pct Female 107 50.5 Male 105 49.5 Total 212 100.0 50.5% Female 49.5% Male 25 Table 2 Age of respondents by category No Pct 20 9.3 30 to 44 70 32.7 45 to 59 71 33.2 60 to 85 53 24.8 214 100.0 Median Range 75 100 75 100 Figure 2 Age of respondents by category 18 to 29 Total 50 49 9.3% 18 to 29 32.7% 30 to 44 33.2% 45 to 59 24.8% 60 to 85 25 18 to 85 50 Table 3 Where respondents live No Pct Central North Flagstaff 49 22.3 Northwest Flagstaff 41 18.6 Southeast Flagstaff 22 10.0 East Flagstaff 18 8.2 South Flagstaff 17 7.7 Southwest Flagstaff 16 7.3 Doney Park/Timberline 13 5.9 West Flagstaff 13 5.9 Central South Flagstaff 11 5.0 FUTS Trail Users Survey Summary Report January 2012 | Page 6 Kachina Village/Mountainaire 8 3.6 Northeast Flagstaff 5 2.3 Outside of Flagstaff 3 1.4 Baderville/Fort Valley 2 0.9 Bellemont/Parks 2 0.9 220 100.0 Total Map 3 Where respondents live Fort Valley Doney Park - Timberline Northwest Northeast East Cosnino - Winona Central North Bellemont - Parks Central South West Southeast Southwest South 0 to 5 percent 6 to 10 percent Kachina Village - Mountainaire Table 4 ZIP code of respondents Figure 4 ZIP code of respondents No Pct 86001 151 70.2 86004 59 27.4 86011 2 0.9 86015 2 0.9 86046 1 0.5 215 100.0 Total 11 to 25 percent 70.2% 27.4% 86001 86004 2.3% Other 25 50 75 100 FUTS Trail Users Survey Summary Report January 2012 | Page 7 FUTS trail use Summary and conclusions ƒ The FUTS system serves multiple purposes, and presumably serves more than one purpose at the same time. ƒ FUTS are most frequently used in the morning (66.2 percent of respondents). Only 5.5 percent are on the FUTS during the night time. ƒ Almost 4 of 5 respondents use the FUTS for recreation (79.6 percent) and health/exercise/fitness training (78.2 percent). For 56.0 percent of users, the trails are a way to experience nature and open space. ƒ Spring, summer, and fall are equally popular for trail use. More than 90 percent of respondents use the trails during each of those seasons. Just under half of respondents (47.5 percent) use FUTS during the winter. Just over half of respondents (50.9 percent) use the FUTS system for commuting or travel. Although this is fourth-highest among purposes for using the FUTS, the numbers still indicate that FUTS are an important facility for multi-modal transportation. ƒ ƒ According to respondents, the most frequently-used trails are located in the central and northwest Flagstaff. ƒ FUT are also used for a variety of activities. The most popular activities include walking and hiking (71.4 percent of respondents), biking (64.5 percent), and jogging or running (35.9 percent). ƒ More than three-quarters of respondents (75.9 percent) use the trails at least once per week. Almost one in 5 (19.1 percent) report that the use FUTS 6 or more times per week. ƒ More than half of respondents (53.7 percent) are on the FUTS for between 30 minutes and one hour during a typical FUTS visit. ƒ Few users drive to get to the FUTS trails – only 1 in 5, or 20.6 percent. Most (78.5 percent) walk or bicycle to the FUTS. This can be viewed as a measure of how well the FUTS is integrated into the community, and how convenient and accessible the trails are to where people live. ƒ Small groups are more typical among FUTS users – a total of 83.1 percent of respondents typically use the trails alone or with one other person. ƒ Weekdays (89.8 percent) are more popular than weekends (74.4 percent). FUTS Trail Users Survey Summary Report January 2012 | Page 8 Table 5 Purpose for using the FUTS Figure 5 Purpose for using the FUTS No Pct Recreation 172 79.6 Health/exercise/fitness training 169 78.2 Experience nature/open space 121 56.0 Commuting/travel 110 50.9 Walking your pet 63 29.2 8 3.7 Other Total responses 643 Total respondents 216 79.6% Recreation 78.2% Health/exercise/fitness training 56.0% Experience nature/open space 50.9% 29.2% Commuting/travel Walking your pet 3.7% Other 25 Table 6 Primary activities on the FUTS 50 75 100 Figure 6 Primary activities on the FUTS No Pct Walking/hiking 157 71.4 Biking 142 64.5 Jogging/running 79 35.9 Cross country skiing/snowshoeing 34 15.5 Rollerblading/skateboarding 1 0.5 Other 9 4.1 Total responses 422 Total respondents 216 71.4% Walking/hiking 64.5% 35.9% 15.5% Biking Jogging/running Cross country skiing/snowshoeing 0.5% Rollerblading/skateboarding 4.1% Other 25 50 75 100 FUTS Trail Users Survey Summary Report January 2012 | Page 9 Table 7 Frequency of FUTS use Figure 7 Frequency of FUTS use No Pct 6 or more times per week 42 19.1 3 to 5 times per week 84 38.2 1 or 2 times per week 41 18.6 A few times per month 35 15.9 7 3.2 10 4.5 1 0.5 220 100.0 Once per month A few times per year First time Total 19.1% 6 or more times per week 38.2% 3 to 5 times per week 16.6% 1 or 2 times per week 15.9% A few times per month 3.2% Once per month 4.5% A few times per year 0.5% First time 25 Table 8 Duration of typical FUTS visit No Pct 36 16.5 30 minutes to 1 hour 117 53.7 59 27.1 6 2.8 218 100.0 More than 2 hours Total 75 100 Figure 8 Duration of typical FUTS visit Less than 30 minutes 1 to 2 hours 50 16.5% Less than 30 minutes 53.7% 27.1% 30 minutes to 1 hour 1 to 2 hours 2.8% More than 2 hours 25 50 75 100 FUTS Trail Users Survey Summary Report January 2012 | Page 10 Table 9 Mode of transportation to FUTS Figure 9 Mode of transportation to FUTS No Pct Walk or run 93 42.7 Bike 78 35.8 Drive 45 20.6 2 0.9 218 100.0 Public transit - bus Total 42.7% Walk or run 35.8% 20.6% Bike Drive 0.9% Public transit - bus 25 Table 10 Other people using FUTS with respondents 75 100 Figure 10 Other people using FUTS with respondents No Pct 4 or more other people 16 7.3 2 or 3 other people 21 9.6 One other person 86 39.3 Use the FUTS alone 96 43.8 219 100.0 Total 50 7.3% 4 or more other people 9.6% 2 or 3 other people 39.3% 43.8% One other person Use the FUTS alone 25 Table 11 Part of week when FUTS are used 50 75 100 75 100 Figure 11 Part of week when FUTS are used No Pct Weekdays 193 89.8 Weekends 160 74.4 Total responses 353 Total respondents 216 89.8% Weekdays 74.4% Weekends 25 50 FUTS Trail Users Survey Summary Report January 2012 | Page 11 Table 12 Time of day when FUTS are used Figure 12 Time of day when FUTS are used No Pct Mornings 145 66.2 Afternoons 104 47.5 Evenings 101 46.1 Anytime 60 27.4 Night time 12 5.5 Total responses 422 Total respondents 219 66.2% 47.5% Afternoons 46.1% 27.4% Mornings Evenings Anytime 5.5% Night time 25 Table 13 Season when FUTS are used 50 75 100 75 100 Figure 13 Season when FUTS are used No Pct Summer 212 96.8 Fall 205 93.6 Spring 202 92.2 Winter 104 47.5 Total responses 723 Total respondents 219 96.8% Summer 93.6% Fall 92.2% Spring 47.5% 25 Winter 50 FUTS Trail Users Survey Summary Report January 2012 | Page 12 Table 14 Location of trails most often used by respondents Map 14 Location of trails most often used by respondents No Pct 151 68.6 Northwest 97 44.1 Central South 88 40.0 Southwest 58 26.4 West 47 21.4 South 44 20.0 Southeast 33 15.0 Northeast 28 12.7 East 25 11.4 Central North Total responses 571 Total respondents 220 Northwest Northeast East Central North West Central South Southeast Southwest South 0 to 19 percent 20 to 39 percent 40 to 70 percent FUTS Trail Users Survey Summary Report January 2012 | Page 13 Respondents’ ratings of FUTS trails Summary and conclusions ƒ Respondents rate maintenance and cleanliness of FUTS trails very highly; a total of 97.2 percent of respondents rate maintenance as either excellent or good, and 96.4 rate cleanliness as excellent or good. No respondents rated either maintenance or cleanliness as poor. ƒ The most-frequently expressed maintenance concerns include snow removal, drainage and erosion issues, and problems with surface conditions like ruts or cracks. ƒ Maintenance concerns at specific locations include frequent cracks in the asphalt surface of the Ponderosa Trail, erosion problems on the steep surface of the Karen Cooper Trail, and graffiti on the historic dam along the Karen Cooper Trail. ƒ Cleanliness concerns include trash and litter, and pet waste. Trash on the Sinclair Wash Trail below the Wal-Mart store was mentioned most frequently. ƒ Safety and security on the FUTS was also highly rated – 94.0 percent rated it as excellent or good. Unlike maintenance and cleanliness ratings, more respondents rated safety as good than excellent (37.9 percent versus 56.1 percent). ƒ Safety concerns include off-leash dogs and perceived issues related to transients along the trail. The most frequently mentioned problem area is the Route 66 Trail, just east of downtown. FUTS Trail Users Survey Summary Report January 2012 | Page 14 Table 15 Rating of FUTS maintenance Figure 15 Rating of FUTS maintenance No Pct Excellent 111 50.9 Good 101 46.3 Fair 6 2.8 Poor 0 0.0 Total 218 100.0 50.9% 46.3% Good 2.8% Fair 0.0% Poor 25 Table 15a Maintenance concerns Excellent 50 75 100 Table 15b Location of maintenance concerns No Pct No Snow removal 12 26.7 Ponderosa Trail (cracks) 3 Drainage and erosion 10 22.2 Karen Cooper Trail – hill south of Anasazi Ridge (erosion) 2 Ruts and surface conditions 8 17.8 Karen Cooper Trail – near historic dam (graffiti) 2 Cracks in paved trails 6 13.3 Bow & Arrow Trail (soft surface) 1 Graffiti 3 6.7 Karen Cooper Trail – Cherry to Sitgreaves (drainage) 1 Weeds and vegetation 2 4.4 Karen Cooper Trail – Rio crossing at Bonito (drainage) 1 Other 4 8.9 Route 66 Trail – near Arrowhead (cracks) 1 Total 49 100.0 Sinclair Wash Trail – Pine Knoll and McConnell (erosion) 1 Sinclair Wash Trail – University Heights to Fort Tuthill (erosion) 1 Southwest Crossing Trail (graffiti, erosion) 1 Switzer Wash Trail (erosion) 1 Tunnel Springs Trail (ruts) 1 FUTS Trail Users Survey Summary Report January 2012 | Page 15 Table 16 Rating of FUTS safety and security Figure 16 Rating of FUTS safety and security No Pct 81 37.9 120 56.1 Fair 12 5.6 Poor 1 0.5 Total 214 100.0 Excellent Good 37.9% Excellent 56.1% 5.6% Fair 0.5% Poor 25 Table 16a Safety and security concerns Good 50 75 100 Table 16b Location of safety and security concerns No Pct 12 29.3 Route 66 Trail – east of downtown (transients) 6 Dogs off leash 6 14.6 Sinclair Wash Trail – I-40 to Fort Tuthill (transients) 3 General safety concerns 4 9.8 Mars Hill Trail (transients, bikes going too fast) 3 Trails are remote 3 7.3 Arizona Trail – Butler underpass 1 Lack of lighting 3 7.3 Southwest Crossing Trail 1 No police presence or call boxes 3 7.3 Winifred Lynch Trail – Highway 89 underpass (glass) 1 Poor signing 3 7.3 Bikes going too fast 2 4.9 Vehicles on trails 2 4.9 Other 3 7.3 Total 41 100.0 Transients No FUTS Trail Users Survey Summary Report January 2012 | Page 16 Table 17 Rating of FUTS cleanliness Figure 17 Rating of FUTS cleanliness No Pct 111 51.2 98 45.2 Fair 8 3.7 Poor 0 0.0 Total 217 100.0 Excellent Good 51.2% 45.2% Good 3.7% Fair 0.0% Poor 25 Table 17a Cleanliness concerns Excellent 50 75 100 Table 17b Location of cleanliness concerns No Pct No Trash/litter 14 56.0 Sinclair Wash Trail – Walmart (trash) 6 Pet waste 6 24.0 McMillan Mesa 1 Other 5 20.0 Rio de Flag (trash) 1 Total 25 100.0 Arizona Trail – Butler underpass 1 FUTS Trail Users Survey Summary Report January 2012 | Page 17 Respondents’ opinions regarding FUTS characteristics Summary and conclusions ƒ Three in 4 respondents (74.6 percent) indicate that trails should be paved when they replace sidewalks along the side of the street, and 61.6 percent think primary trails that are used for commuting should be paved. ƒ 84.1 percent of respondents would like to see trails in natural or open space areas left unpaved. Three-quarters said secondary trails that are not used for commuting should be unpaved. 29 respondents (13.9 percent) think all trails should be unpaved. ƒ More than half of respondents (60.8 percent) are not in favor of allowing motorized or electric bicycles on FUTS trails. Another 37.8 percent indicated that motorized or electric bikes could be allowed with restrictions, and only 3 respondents said they should be allowed on FUTS trails without restriction. ƒ Among those who indicated that motorized or electric bicycles could be allowed with restrictions, 62.2 percent favored electric but not gas-powered bikes, 57.3 percent wanted restrictions on motor size and speed, and 45.1 percent said they should be allowed only on some FUTS trails. FUTS Trail Users Survey Summary Report January 2012 | Page 18 Table 18 When should FUTS trails be paved Figure 18 When should FUTS trails be paved No Pct Trails that replace sidewalks on the side of the street 138 74.6 Primary trails that are used frequently for commuting 114 61.6 Trails that provide access to schools 69 37.3 Trails that are used during the winter 53 28.6 6 3.2 All trails should be paved Total responses 380 Total respondents 185 74.6% Trails that replace sidewalks 61.6% 37.3% Primary trails Trails that provide access to schools 28.6% Trails that are used during the winter 3.2% All trails should be paved 25 Table 19 When should FUTS trails be unpaved Pct 175 84.1 156 75.0 104 50.0 Trails that are used for jogging 97 46.6 All trails should be unpaved 29 13.9 Secondary trails that are not generally used for commuting Trails that are used for winter sports like cross country skiing or snowshoeing 75 100 Figure 19 When should FUTS trails be unpaved No Trails within natural or open space areas 50 Total responses 561 Total respondents 208 84.1% Trails within natural or open space areas 75.0% Secondary trails 50.0% 46.6% 13.9% Trails that are used for winter sports Trails that are used for jogging All trails should be unpaved 25 50 75 100 FUTS Trail Users Survey Summary Report January 2012 | Page 19 Table 20 Should electric or motorized bikes be allowed on FUTS No No Pct 132 60.8 3 1.4 82 37.8 217 100.0 Yes Only with restrictions Total Figure 20 Should electric or motorized bikes be allowed on FUTS 60.8% 1.4% Yes 37.8% Only with restrictions 25 Table 20a Restrictions on electric or motorized bikes No Pct 51 62.2 Only with restrictions on motor size and speed 47 57.3 Only on some FUTS trails 37 45.1 Total respondents 135 82 50 75 100 Figure 20a Restrictions on electric or motorized bikes Only electric not gas-powered bikes Total responses No Only electric not gas-powered bikes 62.2% 57.3% 45.1% 25 Only with restrictions on size/speed Only on some FUTS trails 50 75 100 FUTS Trail Users Survey Summary Report January 2012 | Page 20 What’s good about FUTS trails and what needs improvement Summary and conclusions ƒ For this part of the survey, respondents were asked to answer two open-ended questions; “what do you like most about the FUTS” and “what is most in need of improvement about the FUTS.” ƒ A total of 376 individual comments were submitted in response to “what’s good” and 244 comments were submitted for “what needs improvement.” ƒ All responses were grouped into common topics, which are summarized in Tables 21 and 22. ƒ All comments submitted for these two questions, unedited and ungrouped into topics, are included as an appendix to this report. ƒ The most frequent comments submitted in response to “what do you like most about the FUTS” include: ƒ à Avoids traffic and busy streets (41.2 percent of respondents) à Goes through natural areas and open space (32.1 percent) à Provides good connections around town (29.2 percent) à Is convenient and is easy to access from many places (23.8 percent) For the question “what is most in need of improvement,” the top responses were: à Connect missing segments and complete the system (32.2 percent of respondents) à Build more trails (18.4 percent) à Better signing (11.8 percent) FUTS Trail Users Survey Summary Report January 2012 | Page 21 Table 21 What do you like most about the FUTS? Table 22 What is most in need of improvement about the FUTS? No Pct No Pct Avoids traffic and busy streets 69 41.1 Connect missing segments, complete system 49 32.2 Goes through natural areas and open space 54 32.1 Build more trails 28 18.4 Provides good connections/network around town 49 29.2 Better signing 18 11.8 Convenient, easy to access from many places 40 23.8 Extend trails to outlying neighborhoods 14 9.2 System is extensive, community-wide 26 15.5 Dogs on leash, pick up after dogs 12 7.9 Community asset 16 9.5 Better maintenance 12 7.9 Well maintained 15 8.9 More grade-separated crossings 10 6.6 Promotes alternative transportation 13 7.7 Enhance intersection and street crossings 10 6.6 Access to surrounding forest and nearby trails 11 6.5 Snow removal 10 6.6 Quiet, peaceful, uncrowded experience 11 6.5 Trash pick-up 8 5.3 Unpaved surfaces 10 6.0 Pave certain sections of trails 7 4.6 Variety of trails 10 6.0 Complete a loop around Flagstaff 6 3.9 Friendly other people 9 5.4 Provide better maps and other information 6 3.9 Safety 7 4.2 Remove weeds and invasive species 6 3.9 Can be used for transportation and recreation 6 3.6 Provide rest stops (benches, drinking fountains, etc) 5 3.3 Good for walking or biking 6 3.6 Connect to Forest Service trails 5 3.3 Health, exercise, and recreation 5 3.0 Adopt-a-trail or trail ambassador program 4 2.6 Community support 4 2.4 Address drainage problems 4 2.6 Allows users to explore Flagstaff 3 1.8 Prohibit motorized bicycles 4 2.6 Good maps of trail system 3 1.8 Improve bicycle courtesy 3 2.0 Landscaping 2 1.2 Improve safety 3 2.0 Other 7 4.2 Make accessible for people with mobility limitations 2 1.3 Total responses 376 More gradual grades 2 1.3 Total respondents 168 Clean-up graffiti 2 1.3 Softer surface 2 1.3 Make connections to transit stops 2 1.3 10 6.6 Other Total responses 244 Total respondents 152 FUTS Trail Users Survey Summary Report January 2012 | Page 22 Respondent’s suggestions for improvements at specific locations Summary and conclusions ƒ A total of 45 individual comments submitted in response to the question “what is most in need of improvement about the FUTS” suggest trail improvements at specific locations. These locationspecific improvements are summarized in the tables below: à Table 23a lists locations where respondents would like trails to be completed or connected. Of the 20 comments submitted, 7 of them suggest connecting the FUTS trail through the Little America property south of I-40. This trail is formally known as the Foxglenn Trail. à Table 23b includes locations where grade-separated crossings (bridges or tunnels) were mentioned. A total of 4 locations were suggested; Downtown and Walnut-Florence were both mentioned more than once. à Table 23c shows locations where respondents think intersection improvements are needed. Each of the three locations – Fremont Boulevard and Fort Valley Road, McConnell Drive and Beulah Boulevard, and the trail crossing at Woodlands Village Boulevard – were mentioned twice. It should be noted that the survey was conducted before a traffic signal was installed at Fremont Boulevard and Fort Valley Road. à Table 23d summarizes 12 requests to extend FUTS trails to neighborhoods outside of Flagstaff. Seven of these comments mention Doney Park, and 3 mention Kachina Village and Mountainaire. FUTS Trail Users Survey Summary Report January 2012 | Page 23 Table 23a Locations to complete/connect trails Table 23b Locations for grade-separated crossings No Pct No Pct Little America 7 35.0 Downtown 3 42.9 Downtown 2 10.0 Walnut-Florence 2 28.6 Milton 2 10.0 Fort Valley Road 1 14.3 NAU 2 10.0 Route 66 1 14.3 Switzer Canyon 2 10.0 Total 7 100.0 Country Club 1 5.0 Gore 1 5.0 Pine Knoll 1 5.0 Sechrist 1 5.0 20 100.0 Total Table 23c Locations for intersection improvements Table 23d Locations for trails extensions to outlying neighborhoods No Pct No Pct Fremont and Fort Valley 2 33.3 Doney Park 7 58.3 McConnell and Beulah 2 33.3 Kachina Village/Mountainaire 4 33.3 Woodlands Village Boulevard 2 33.3 Snowbowl 1 8.3 Total 6 100.0 12 100.0 Total FUTS Trail Users Survey Summary Report January 2012 | Page 24 Personalize your online experience to stay up-to-date on news, events and other information you care about. View my dashboard Sign In Home | Calendar | FAQs | Contact Us Go You are here: Home > Forms Streaming City Council Meetings FUTS Trail Users Survey II Set the Record Straight Elections Agendas and Minutes Introduction This survey is intended to collect information from trail users about the Flagstaff Urban Trails System (FUTS), which is a city-wide network of non-motorized, shared-use paths that are used for both transportation and recreation. This information will assist the City of Flagstaff in planning and designing future trails. Boards and Commissions Mayor & Council This survey is limited to FUTS trails, which are typically 8 to 10 feet in width, paved in concrete or asphalt, or surfaced with hard-packed aggregate, and located within city limits. The survey does not include single-track trails, which are typically 1 to 3 feet in width, surfaced with native soil, and located in the National Forest outside of city limits Reclaimed Water Panel Information This survey should take about 10 minutes to complete. It will be available through July 31, 2011. For a map of FUTS trails, follow this link. FUTS map Public Documents Recovery Act Information Flagstaff Neighborhoods Trail user information 1. What is your home ZIP code? 2. In what part of Flagstaff do you live? Northwest (Cheshire; Coconino Estates; Westridge) Central North (Downtown; Townsite; Hospital Hill; North of Hospital; Cherry Hill; Switzer Mesa; Buffalo Park) Central South (Southside; Plaza Vieja; NAU; Sawmill; Pine Knoll; Rio Homes) West (Woodlands Village; Boulder Pointe; Railroad Springs; Westglen; West Village) East (Sunnyside; Greenlaw; Park Manor; Shadow Mountain; Swiss Manor) Southwest (University Heights; Mountain Southeast (Country Club; Foxglenn; Elk Run; Lakeside; Amberwood; Walnut Meadows Forestdale) Northeast (Christmas Tree; Smokerise; Mobile Haven; Mount Elden Foothills) Baderville/Fort Valley Bellemont/Parks Doney Park/Timberline/Cosnino Kachina Village/Mountainaire Outside of Flagstaff area Dell; Equestrian Estates; Fort Tuthill) Contact Us Flagstaff MPO Jobs Click on this link for a map of neighborhoods: 3. What is your age? South (Ponderosa Trails; Bow & Arrow; Bennett Estates; Pine Canyon; Frontier Homes) Flagstaff districts Public Posting Places 4. What is your gender? Trail use information 5. On average, how often do you use the FUTS? Female Male 6 or more times per week Once per month 3 to 5 times per week A few times per year 1 or 2 times per week First time A few times per month 6. What are your primary activities on the FUTS? (check all that apply) Walking/hiking Rollerblading/skateboarding Biking Cross country skiing/snowshoeing Jogging/running Other (list below) Commuting/travel Walking your pet Recreation Experience nature/open space Health/exercise/fitness training Other (list below) Less than 30 minutes 1 to 2 hours 30 minutes to 1 hour More than 2 hours Drive Walk or run Bike Public transit - bus I use the FUTS alone 2 or 3 other people One other person 4 or more other people Weekends Weekdays Mornings Nightime Afternoons Anytime Evenings Spring Fall Other activities: 7. For what purposes do you use the FUTS? (check all that apply) Other purposes: 8. How much time do you generally spend on the FUTS each visit? 9. If you use the FUTS to commute or for transportation, what is the total round trip mileage of your usual or typical commute? 10. How do you typically get to the FUTS? 11. How many other people typically use the FUTS with you? 12. Generally, when do you use the FUTS? (check all that apply) 13. What time of day do you generally use the FUTS? (check all that apply) 14. What time of year do you generally use the FUTS? (check all that apply) 15. The trails you use most often are located in what area of Flagstaff? (check all that apply) Click on this link for a map of neighborhoods: Trail perceptions 16. In your opinion, the maintenance of the FUTS is... Winter Summer Northwest (Cheshire, Coconino Estates, Westridge) Central North (Downtown, Townsite, Hospital Hill, North of Hospital, Cherry Hill, Switzer Mesa, Buffalo Park) Central South (Southside, Plaza Vieja, NAU, Sawmill, Pine Knoll, Rio Homes) West (Woodlands Village, Boulder Pointe, Railroad Springs, Westglen, West Village) East (Sunnyside, Greenlaw, Park Manor, Shadow Mountain, Swiss Manor) Flagstaff districts Southwest (University Heights, Mountain Dell, Equestrian Estates, Fort Tuthill) South (Ponderosa Trails, Bow & Arrow, Bennett Estates, Pine Canyon, Frontier Homes) Southeast (Country Club, Foxglenn, Elk Run, Lakeside, Amberwood, Walnut Meadows, Forestdale) Northeast (Christmas Tree, Smokerise, Mobile Haven, Mount Elden Foothills) Excellent Fair Good Poor Excellent Fair Good Poor Excellent Fair Good Poor Primary trails that are used frequently for commuting Trails that are used during the winter Comments/problem areas for maintenance: 17. In your opinion, safety and security along the FUTS is... Comments/problem areas for safety/security: 18. In your opinion, the cleanliness of the FUTS is... Comments/problem areas for cleanliness: 19. When should FUTS trails be paved (concrete or asphalt-surfaced)? (check all that apply) 20. When should FUTS trails be unpaved (aggregate or gravel-surfaced)? (check all that apply) 21. Do you think electric or motorized bikes should be allowed on FUTS trails? (check all that apply) Trails that provide access to schools Trails that replace sidewalks along the side of the street Trails within natural or open space areas Secondary trails that are not generally used for commuting Trails that are used for jogging Yes, electric and motorized bikes should be allowed on FUTS trails Only electric, not gas-powered bikes Only with restrictions on motor size and speed All trails should be paved Trails that are used for winter sports, like cross country skiing or snowshoeing All trails should be unpaved Only on some FUTS trails No, electric and motorized bikes should not be allowed on FUTS trails Open-ended questions 22. What do you like most about the FUTS? Please list one item per line. 22a. 22b. 22c. 23. What is in need of improvement about the FUTS? Please list one item per line 23a. 23b. 23c. Thank you for participating! Submit Reset Cancel Flagstaff City Hall, 211 West Aspen Ave, Flagstaff, AZ 86001, Phone: (928) 774-5281 Home | Calendar | FAQs | Contact Us Copyright Notices | Powered by CivicPlus | Accessibility Raw responses to open-ended questions What do you like most about the FUTS Nice commute around town Great variety of trails much safer than riding in traffic Safe bike travel away from motor vehicles wide extent across town getting away from road noise Availability in all areas of town ability to ride and walk without being on streets or paved surfaces Bicycle only areas - too much speed on many areas for bikes and others Excellent use of small open space corridors here in Ponderosa Trails opportunity to get out and walk without competing with cars being able to walk in the woods Commute option on my bike easily accessed from neighborhoods they are everywhere proximity to homes easy access encourages alternative transportation great place to run and walk and see birds and plants beautiful trails Great way to commute by bike or foot and stay off the streets! Convenience of access. access! close to home (boulder pointe) and work (nau). I can get my forest/trail run fix in on weekends and during lunch! Varied terrain. I especially like the more wilderness sections connectivity Away from traffic: Can take kids on it and not worry about automobile traffic as much. I like being able to bike away from the damn cars now and then. easy access from home to FUTS size of network the scope of the trail system is great and where it will take you. I love being able to walk out of my house and be in a trail within minutes. It ties all parts of the city together. Close to town, shaded. Easy commuting through natural areas, rather than along roads or other urbanized areas (and the signs are very well done - it is easy to recognize and find FUTS trails) it's everywhere Ease of access the use they get from our citizens. I see walkers, runners, joggers, dog walkers, bikes, strollers almost every time I'm on futs Great asset for the community. getting where i want to go off street Provides non-motorized routes around town for bikes and pedestrians. I love that it connects into so many other local trails. There are so many options within the city! They allow nature in the city without fees or a drive to get there Being able to avoid riding on the street. Flags narrow street side bike lanes are unsafe. gets us away from cars, the noise, the pollution and the danger from them. Access to open space Easy access to open space and forest Easy access from just about anywhere in town. widespread--easy to access from all over town Provides safer alternatives to on-street facilities in some heavy traffic-volime areas, such as Santa Fe Ave. east of downtown. Easy Neighborhood Access Convenient outdoor recreation quiet The length miles of trails! Easy to get places once on the FUTS gets you away from streets/cars I like the concept of FUTS to encircle the city. Connectivity That it is in so many place in town! peacefulness great system! a NON MOTORIZED link between neighborhoods/work & home the way to hook up routes that take me away from traffic Locations scenery, such as wildflowers, rock-lined canyons, trees, grass, etc. connectivity to where I want to go wide path to walk with my 3 kids Unbelievable resource for our community The trail up to Cheshire is terrific and used a lot They're everywhere! They are great! Brings recreational opportunities within two blocks of me. off-street trail for walking and commuting segregates my bike commute from traffic The isolation from vehicular traffic along most of the FUTS. Enjoy the beauty of Flagstaff That it exists!!!! Its quiet and handy for the most part That in a town like Flagstaff, we offer such trails for all of us to enjoy. Fewer interactions with motorized vehicles. safety for bike commuting (separate from street) ability to get to nature quickly convenience The absence of motorized vehicles and the natural setting, especially when they parallel the Rio de Flag. where it goes Route variety Great access around town non-road connectivity I love being able to be "out in nature" and still be in town and it's great being close to nice trails FUTS network is excellent for commuting as well as recreation settings, off road Beauty of area Location No motorized vehicles Alternative to walking/riding along roadways Having a safe space for bikes commuting across town (Rt. 66) That it exists! allows bike commuting to avoid dangerous road traffic Ability to be off-road for travel or recreation having a trail clear of cactus and other brush makes it easier to relax and enjoy. The network can get me a lot of places feeling like I'm in the forest when I'm in the city Great for commuting ease of use i love the locations!!! trail system stretches through all the corners of flagstaff separation from motorized traffic Being able to get around Flagstaff without worrying about getting run over on the roads. safe avenue to commute on Wonderful transportation with minimum interference from cars close access to my home saftey biking/walking removed from traffic lanes Ability to get to most areas in Flagstaff by biking on the urban trails Connectivity where the roads don't provide it The natural open space in an urban setting. Great hiking/walking Easy access there is a network of many trails Safe biking out of motor traffic. Walkable I like that we have it, and that there seems to be continuing support for future growth in the FUTS system. THANK YOU, City Hall FUTS People, for doing what you do!! convenient Being a way from cars. Freedom from cars that the system is getting large views availability access to most pleasant places around The well maintained surface variety of trails within the city Best way to experiance the nature side of Flagstaff great way to experience nature Close to home/convient It's everywhere. Great way to get around town w/o having to be on the streets. Extensive network of trails that extends all over Flagstaff There are already so many great trails all around town easy access in all parts of town Great trails beauty good way to walk various areas around town and be off-road Safe place for biking off street numerous sites greatly encourages good and noble habits (walking, The cleanliness The availability. Provides an Urban Trail in the city. it's a great way to get to various parts of town, where it exists safety Trails away from traffic are more enjoyable for commuting. There are a lot of trails inside downtown and around neiborhoods. The ability to walk or ride between different sections of town without going too far out of the way connectivity everything It allows me to commute to work at least part way by avoiding traffic. access from neighborhoods close to home their existence the connection throughout town They go through intersting areas, such as Ft. Tuthill, Rio de Flag. keeps me off the roadway It looks and feels like natural land and I get the nature experience without having to drive out of town. I don't have to bike in traffic Daily use Good surface for exercise seems to be good variety for various skill/fitness levels Continuity of routes much more pleasant than bike lanes Open space to run Great alternative to running on the road nature Jack Welch's walks on the FUTS! Quietness and safety in town. The FUTS provides a quiet, safe and car-free route for commuting and exercising without having to leave town. walk dog Connectivity I love the fact that it is a community venture, not just a city one (the community is involved in its development). major connectors between other trail systems surface I like to see other people enjoying their city Thank you for placing 'dog doo' bags at some entry points. Not crowded scenery well-planned, executed and maintained friendly nature of people who use trails Aways expanding into new or different locations most are unpaved - I like that for running and keeping speeds down for bikes Good map dispersement into the community with all the free maps I love being able to take my 2.5 year old daughter out on hikes and teach her about the local fauna and flora of the area without having to drive anywhere for it. open spaces Great asset to the city - All viable, attractive cities have urban trails. safe place to walk opportunities to see wildlife and plant life throughout the city even though they're called "urban trails," they are still a great mix between the convenience of "city" travel & trail atmosphere here in Flagstaff Lack of motorized traffic Its integration into neighborhoods. Use of scenic easements. Alternative transportation Variety in type of trail (flat, hills, paved, unpaved,etc.) Natural surroundings enjoying nature in the middle of the city or neighborhoods beauty, particularly of trail along Rio de Flag Extensive system being able to commute,when possible,without being in motor traffic Connects to lots of areas well kept great walking venues easy to use Well groomed and clear of debris. the underpasses Areas they cover city is mandating developers build futs trails within the development -that's great for the city and the developeers Seeing lots of people riding their bikes in the morning Scenic beauty FUTS is everywhere and accessible from all neighborhoods connecting network all over town The ability to cross most of Flagstaff and get close to my destination on the FUTS. Long Beach Ca is my favorite bike frendly city. Flag is my favorite bike friendly town! The options are there for those who want paved and/or unpaved paths. Not everyone can physically handle unpaved paths. go through pretty areas well-maintained Safety relatively flat compared to Forest trails access to forest Makes our town a top place to live Alternative to driving Thank you for not ruining FUTS with streetlights or other intrusive lighting. Great for recreation there are many entrances to the trail system all through flagstaff Being separated from vehicles Non-paved, no vehicle place to run. Great access to the surrounding forest It's a wonderfull asset for this community, urban visitors are jealous. variety of trails Love its scenery. connectivity There are trails throughout the city Keep you away from cars and traffic convenient paths through town. I like that people can use the FUTS to commute and travel in lieu of cars/trucks. the quietness of riding them The beautiful areas the trails go through off the road connectivity It's good to meet people Can use the trails without worrying about motorized traffic. Provides social opportunities within our neighborhood. natural environment allows me to bike to work and reduces my dependency on a car You can bike on them. Avoid traffic It provides a convenient place for exercise right out of my door. I love the 'wild' sections along the Rio. experience of open spaces inclusion of nature wide enough for multimodal access to city safer for kids than near car traffic They are wide enough to be a true transportation alternative. Well maintained lack of motorized traffic Links to transit they way I can get from my home to downtown Non-paved trails length a network within Flagstaff gets us away from traffic. Availability to access trails from multiple convenient locations Another name for motor-assisted bicycles is "motorcycles"; they can travel faster and with more momentum than bikes, can be loud, and should thus travel in traffic with cars, not on FUTS with human-powered pedestrians and cyclists. takes one through some pretty scenery Helping Flagstaffians spend time outdoors! Smart to have sign in sheet to register who is in your party, in case someone goes missing. I love that it is neighborhood accessible. nothing motorized well maintained uncrowded location, location, location Provides access to other trail opportunities Car free access to shopping Makes getting around town pleasant they lead to other, forest trails Convenient route through town on 66. Avoids car traffic accessible smooth soft running surface No mortorized vehicles cleanliness ease of travel (wide, smooth) trails that interface with the woods surrounding the city It's away from cars, mostly. I get to see parts of town that I wouldn't see if I only drove The motor vehicle has been the architect of our streets and neighborhoods, and I don't think that's given us the best design. (Pedestrians and bicyclists, beware!) The FUTS allows us an alternative to car culture. I love it. A chance to get around in a healthier way at a slower pace, and mix a little more of the natural world into our daily lives. quick release from urban feel Being close to nature. mostly unpaved (a more cushioned, forgiving surface than pavement, for running) mix of commuter and open space trails Peaceful beautiful bike commute jogging,commuting, etc.) Ability to get into forest very easily. Many of our FUTS go through beautiful areas. If car drivers only knew what they were missing. Ability to avoid walking or riding on busy streets their locations Freedom to run on a path/trail without having to breathe car exhaust. around town combination of some gravel and some paved is good link between Cheshire and Coco estates is awesome! community driveb more direct (as the crow flies) path to/from places seeing people be healthy/exercising safe Trail condition / cleanliness Encourages walking and biking Improving network of trails informative trail signs & maps Great for exploring other neighborhoods especially when walking with Jack Welch. absence of motorized vehicles landscaping and maintenance is awesome!! integration of FUTS system with City Nice tranquility & beautiful forest around Flagstaff useful locations surface of the trails...good for my cyclocross bike I love being able to take my dog on hikes any day of the week. The proximity of the trails make them an excellent option for those of us who lead busy livestyles (I'm a student, employee and single parent). Some go through scenic and interesting areas. You never meet a stranger on the trail! in between my house and my work @ nau variety! I can change my commute or choose a new place to exercise pretty easily without having to drive some place In Cheshire it has opened up an overlook on the Cheshire dam pond I like that it allows people to bike/run away and apart from cars/trucks. Encourages "active" commuting and recreation Emphasizes the amazing natural areas our city is blessed with and therefore helps to preserve them. Improved quality of life opportunities re 22b - ultimately saves me money Many trails connect to another trail. Great for linking trails within the city. Quicker commutes connectivity of trail (to different areas of town) Multi-use. Commuting ease, recreation and fitness opportunities. living in a community that thinks the FUTS trail is a vital & important part of the community number of trails (more would be nice) stays away from roads so it stays healthy / clean air promoting alternative transportation it's separated and within open space where possible Ability to avoid roads FUTS maps updated frequently (thank you martin.) 22d-trails are spread all over town easy to use ease of use Gets us out in the forest. easy access quiet Enhance neighborhoods Love how many miles of it we have here in Flagstaff! Rio de Flag! views of the Peaks you meet many people using them Great balance between commuter routes and recreational routes Nice landscaping on some trails. easy access On questions 19 & 20, I don't have strong felings on paved vs unpaved, except where trails become muddy & unuseable when wet, it would be nice to harden those up somehow. (Kiltie Lane for example) Landscaping along the trail - especially Route 66 well maintained gets me away from cars on my bike Trails are very well maintained and safe to walk on. clean air away from motorized vehicles They can take you to some other trails experience of riparian areas layout Scenic route choices Connects most of the city for communting a safe place to get exercise Feels like you are not in the city safe keeps me off the streets and away from vehicle traffic Senic surroundings connectivity of trails connectivity throughout area connectivity, more to come Seeing others enjoying FUTS excellent job with rails, where needed! As Flag FUTS becomes more connected, more folks have incentive to use them. Abilty to ride long stretches with minimal traffic and traffic signs their maintenance They cut through areas without roads to cut down on travel time without the use of a car. What is in need of improvement about the FUTS places by school paved try to get people to leash their dogs when on the FUTS more loops where you can park the car and ride loops gravel trail east of Buffalo Park down to Cedar Ave needs to be paved winter maintenance plowed in winter Thank you for all you do to create and promote FUTS- having lived here 20 years, it has been a welcome and wonderful addition to Flagstaff continuation of FUTS paths in some areas more FUTS mileage maps & mileages at entrances & major intersections people who do not keep their dogs on a leash or pick up after them don't even THINK about allowing motors. A trail to Mountainaire and/or Kachina would be fabulous! Connection from Hospital Hill to 180. Formalize the "wake-up trail" Too bad public doesn't often use the items mentioned in 22b above (winter especially). It's gross to snowshoe over it unexpectedly. continue to educate public about it Better signing of secondary trails. Some better snow removal on commonly used trail, especially Coconino Estates need to integrate into Rio de Flag stormwater project More connections keep building more trails. Futs trails are a great draw for flagstaff Add new trails where logical. better signage on maps complete coverage within the City limits, so more! signage Visibility, and maps I really cannot think of anything, other than the yukky sewage smell along the sections near campus. making sure all trails connect with Forest Service trails Incomplete ones, like by Turquoise Dr. The mix of paved/nonexistent is odd. Need to have a light at Fremont and 180, as kids and others can't get to the paved portion without crossing a heavily used roadway. The paved trails should be maintained better - patch up cracks and holes, etc. Security - more police presence. Spring trash FUTS cleanup regularly When the trail comes to a street, it's not always aligned or easily visible where it re-connects. Please keep expanding it. The steeper paths should be paved in addition to places where the snow stays longest. This way the path can be clear earlier in the spring. The area off of Lonetree where the fires took place has been pretty devastated, not by the fires but by the subsequent demolition of trees to protect the town. Can this area be restored a bit more - it looks like a war zone. invasive species removal continued habitat restoration work along the Rio and other degraded areas less people Expand network of trails Off road connection from sitgraves over/under the RR tracks to West Rt 66 Native landscaping between Valley Crest St. and Schultz Pass signage including maps showing links Connectivity between FUTS segments. Finish the connectivity Could be expanded and interconnected more more trail miles Signs that explain where the trail leads, and how long (in miles) a particular trail is. graffiti, especially vulgar stuff, makes it more difficult to want to share it with children/guests Connections between trails Better signage add porta potties better trails through town, so you don't have to fight the NAU students More connectivity t fill in gaps in system and links among trail segments. Don't change a thing! They are superb. Section around Wal-Mart. Lots of trash on that trail. Crossing of Woodland Continue finishing for connectivity Keep on building new trails! Horses should be allowed when they are the only access to Forest Service neighborhoods from land with horses needs more connectivity extend outside the city on the east side, toward Doney Park neighborhoods Occasional trash cans Better marking of paths. I'm generally very opposed to motorized use for most of FUTS but think the disabled should have an exception in some cases. One person in Foxglenn is traveling on the Foxglenn Park - 4th St portion on a Segway. When I confronted him about it, he explained his disability. That use seems reasonable, if it's quiet (eg. electric.) more trails that better connect and don't dump people onto major thoroughfares Better snow removal. Timely. nothing More trails Complete the circle of the city There needs to be a stoplight at Fremont Blvd. More of them! signage completion of the sections along Switzer Canyon Drive not sure Ambassador program to pick up trash, etc. It is pretty good as-is. KEeping motorized vehicles off route on Observatory Mesa between Railroad Springs and Thorpe Park trail. While this may not be a FUTS issue, there are areas around town where there is unpaved FUTS trail and no bike lane, for those of us on road bikes the sudden discontinuation of bike lane and no safe alternative makes commuting dangerous. Better grading/surfacing methods. Connectivity. Signage to get you to the next section would be nice. I can't think of anything. Really. The FUTS is awesome. Some trails have edge erosion and need repair The pavement quality needs work. Upgrading the substandard trails some developers put in originally. just more of it some tress should be planted for more shaded areas. If there were more shade, I would use trails more often in summer. i use to live in doney park and had always wished the trail system extended to timberline & doney park area. more trash cans Filling in the gaps to link them together connect isolated segments Work in coordination with county to expand trail system beyond Flagstaff city limits. connect all trails together to create superloops some intersections don't connect more trails more Change the Woodlands Village Blvd FUTS crossing. Please please please please please!!!! I love the trails--no complaints Make more urban trails! Acquire the trail connection behind Little America I sure would like a connection from Timberline to the FUTS for snow recreation it would be good to have a marked trail for cross country skiing and one for snowshoes where applicable Ice needs to be removed from the dips in the shade along Route 66 between Switzer Canyon Rd and downtown in the winter. We've made great strides, but still have a long way to go. Please continue to improve connectedness; Downtown to RR Springs along the foot of Mars Hill would help me out alot. And from behind RR Springs out to Woody Mtn Store, without having to lose and gain so much elevation with the current FUTS route down RR Springs Avenue would be another great connection to the Kiltie Lane area. And any truck traffic in the narrow roundabout on WM road is a minor menace for cyclists. FUTS needs to be completed so that it encircles the city. need bike route out 89 to get past the mall. more FUTS trails. offer a soft surface alternative, such as pine needles/wood chips would like the trail to be paved all the way into north campus (there's a section missing @ pine knoll) Some finer gravel in places would be more comfortable to run on More connections between trails, such NAU and Lone Tree. Lack of linkages from one side of town to the other More signage would be nice. Names of trails and directions for instance. Extention to Kachina/Mountainaire pavedfor winter use so I don't get so muddy. There are some places that are disconnected like behind Little America. I would like to see a FUTS trail follow the Rio de Flag all the way from the West side of town out to Picture Canyon More FUTS N/A Don't know of any problems that need improvement. connectivity between the individual trails Increase the amount of trails nothing Downtown, there is a need for a tunnel or bridge across Route 66. expansion of connections to USFS trails connect trails where discontinuous need to add more trails Should not be a substitute for proper sidewalks and bike lanes Ease of wheelchair use should be universal Trash pick-up days washed out areas We need pedestrian and bicycle crossing signs along roadways that intersect with the FUTS so that cars are aware of crossings. Dog owners should pick up poop I wish there were even more FUTS added to the system. The trail that terminates at Wheeler Park is awkward. more grading of bald spots please continue to maintain the system continue to add trails with passes under or over main streets NOt sure we can continue to afford for the overall level of use by the community. link trail from Fox Glen to Sinclair Wash trail. Muddy areas / drainage. Winter is hard for bike commuters when trails are muddy or when they become snow-packed and icy (hard to ski on that surface). more even grading of surfaces some safety measures Better linkages clearer signage, perhaps??? Dogs should be banned from trails. Dogs should be banned from trails. connecting trail segments (closing gaps in the network) Some of the FUTS are graded much more steeply than adjacent roads...that seems reverse of what should be. FUTS should be primarily designed to facilitate bike/ped commuting, not punishments Grading near bonito st where it is wet or muddy a portion of the year completion of the planned trails bike riders need to behave better Fix large cracks, such as those along Pulliam Dr. Make more! maybe lighted navigating through downtown more trails! more trails! more trails! like the Rio thru Little America for instance more trails to outlying areas (although maybe these are outside city limits...) rest points along the routes I'd love to see the ring of planned FUTS trails around the city completed! The FUTS should be labeled better. Newcomers find the FUTS very hard to find because the sings are often very small, if they are there at all. Volunteer civilian trail police? continued enhancement of watchable wildlife sites with interpretive materials Educate bike riders to alert pedestrians/runners before pass Regular, scheduled maintenance to preserve existing system. More readily available maps and signage Better descriptions of trails online. North of Elks Club needs to connect through to Mt. Elden Lookout Road. (We are a landowner there and WANT the connection formalized) maybe some more signage around to inform about the area and to remind people to respect the area Extension from Sunnyside area out to East Side of town out past the Mall to allow for safe commuting to Doney Park area make more trails for commuting The 4th St to town section needs to be re-established. Better available trail maps. maps get thru Little America Rio section connections to outlying areas in county Complete Flagstaff Loop Parts of the paved FUTS along Milton/Rt 66 could be repaved. finish connecting sections south of town possibly adding some benches for rest would be nice. not connected plastic bag recepticle where people can bring excess bags for people to use to pick up after dogs More trails if possible more connectivity between trails Section around Wal-Mart. Crossing at Woodlands Village and onto the NAU Campus under Highway 40 trail to and from kachina villiage Remove Siberian Elm and White poplar - Encourage native vegetation Ice collects in the underpass near Country Club. Connect bus stops and FUTS even more Cut the tunnel under the tracks, Walnut street to Florence Street: I know this is not EZ to arrange with the railroad people, but we've been talking about the tunnel for over 21 years that I know of personally. completing all main streets to accomodate the large 14' FUTS Parking at some trail heads. Just keep building more of them There is a need for a connection from downtown going south toward the Walmart area (the south Milton corridor). litter pickup More scotch thistle eradication Better signage and obstacles warning against motor vehicles on the FUTS. Needs more ped/cycle bridges or tunnels. better signage for who has right of way (i.e. horses, bikes, people with strollers, etc) Fewer unleashed dogs. I LOVE dogs, but I've had a few bark and growl at me at my very young grandson when they are at face level. Better way of getting through downtown area Many paths are too remote for use at certain times of the day Mileages to landmarks Drawing attention to graffiti Occasional drinking fountains? Bike riders need bells or at least warn pedestrians verbally when approaching A pedestrian/bike friendly bridge over Route 180 at some point. A better way to get across McConnell/Beulah. The drivers are too unobservant to feel safe riding my bike. Improve trail from the top of University Heights to Equestrian Estates and to Gore A trail is needed north/south at the tracks downtown. Better access to outlier communities (Katchina, Pine Dell, Donny Park) Alternative crossing of major streets eg rt 66 route more around perimeter of city, but in nature Dogs, if allowed, should be leashed and cleaned up after. expand east toward campbell ave Greater connectivity is needed to encourage many folks to bike commute. Some urban trails are disconnected from others - find ways to connect all of them. bicyclists should use it rather than being in the street, esp on big hills that they can't navigate well, but they instead ride in the middle of the street maps Very loose gravel may cause problems for cyclists and those in wheelchairs some sidewalks could be replaced with FUTS to accommodate both walkers and cyclists People to be responsible to clean up after themselves and pets please continue to expand the system help w/ crossings of busy streets missing links in places signage to ask people to leash their dogs, with a phone number to report unleashed dogs (even if nobody responds to the call, it sends a message to dogowners) reduce water runoff impacts in surrounding environment Make more trails!! Adopt a section of the trail? continue improving connections between FUTS, public transport, and Forest trails More Adopt-a-FUTS, stewardship. Blocking FUTS trailheads with plowed snow, or plowing snow into FUTS segments adjacent to roadways. Better maintenance of trails after snow/rain to prevent so much mud for the users. more underpasses in downton/busy street intersections More dog poop bags and trash cans more connectivity to USFS trail system Lack of a formal easement across Little America. Major disconnect Trash / recycling bins are needed, especially near schools empty trash cans Particularly, create a FUTS that runs from Cheshire to Snowbowl More trails! Continue to connect the trails so they are more seamless. have extensions that go to forest service trailheads-schultz, campbell mesa, elden L.O., etc.... we need a FUTS parallel to Milton somewhere More trails although it is a great system! Routes with less grade to negotiate may encourage more commuting from Foxglenn. Thanks!!! road crossings installing water fountains. Pavement on areas with poor drainage or frequent wash-out; downtown. On Q21, I'm not opposed to a a few quiet motors on the FUTS trails, but if motors surged in popularity, it would change the experience in a way I would not want to see. Trails need to be added to the Country Club area, or at least access to trails separate from vehicles wherever possible Clearing snow in popular trails Leash laws and cleanup should be strictly enforced. Any trail that is used primarily for commuting should be paved and maintained to facilitate winter commuting.