Upper Green Side conducted a survey with over 200 residents of the Upper East Side about their transportation patterns a views on how to reduce congestion and promote more sustainable modes.
6. Mass Transit & Walking Serve As Most Frequent Transportation Modes “In the average week how often would you say that you use…?” N = 241
7. Majority of Residents Use Fixed Dollar Amount Metrocards “ When you use mass transit what type of Metrocard do you normally use?” N = 241
8. Overwhelming Majority of Residents Walk to Buy Groceries “ How do you normally travel to buy groceries?” N = 241
9. Most Local Households Do Not Own An Automobile “ How many automobiles do you own?” N = 241
10. More than Half of Local Households Own At Least 1 Bicycle “How many Bicycles do you own?” N = 241 51.9% Own At Least One Bicycle
11. Residents Overwhelmingly Believe Auto Drivers Should Be Re-Assessed More Frequently “ How often should drivers be re-tested to assess their skills and safety techniques after they receive their license?” N = 209
12. Majority of Commuters Would Bike Some of the Time With Proper Infrastructure “If you had access to on street bike lanes , secure bike parking at home & work , and shower facilities at work , would you ride you commute to work by bicycle at least some of the time?” N = 241 1990 Bike Master Plan Survey: ~50% http://www.nyc.gov/html/dcp/html/bike/mp.shtml
13. Traffic Jams, Conditions for Cyclists and Overcrowding Top List of Complaints “How much of a problem do you consider the following to?” N = 232
14. Automobile Pollution & Noise, Dangerous Conditions for Cyclists Considered Local Problems “How much of a problem do you consider the following to?” N = 233
15. Noise Most Often Impacts Residents When They Are Walking or Shopping in their Neighborhood “How often does the traffic noise on your street bother you when you are doing the following?” N = 233
16. Subway and Walking are Dominant Modes of Commuting to Work “ If you commute regularly how do you normally travel? N = 172 Bus Commuting not separated in Census
17. Commutes Average a Half Hour Walkers Have Quickest Commute Average Time: 32.8 minutes 23.8 min 36.5 min 35.5 min 32.8 min
19. Traffic Heaviest On Streets Mornings and Afternoons “ At which of these times is the traffic noticeably heavy on your street when you are at home?” N = 232
20. Residents Want Trees, Well Maintained Sidewalks and Bike Lanes on their Streets Which of the following features do you think streets in your neighborhood should have?” N = 209
21. Automobiles Running Red Lights Considered A Very High Priority “Which priority should be given in enforcing these traffic safety laws?” N = 209
22. Local Residents Want Walking, Mass Transit, Cycling Modes to be Encouraged Over Taxis and Personal Autos “Which modes of transportation do you think should be encouraged more or less in your neighborhood?” N = 233
23. Residents Would Target Double Parking and Volume Reductions to Relieve Congestion “ If the city decided to try to reduce the amount of traffic congestion in your neighborhood what do you think would be the better ways to do this??” N = 209
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25. Mass Transit Improvements & Congestion Pricing Means to Reduce Automobiles If the city decided to try to reduce the number of personal automobiles driving through your neighborhood what do you think would be the better ways to do this? (check all that apply) n=198
26. Local Residents Believe that Targeting Automobile Moving Violations and More Visible Crosswalks Keys to Pedestrian Safety “ If the city decided to try to increase pedestrian safety in your neighborhood what do you think would be the better ways to do this?” N = 209
34. Demographics: Disability “ Do you have a physical disability that prevents you from walking more than a mile?” N = 241 Census Data: 13% With Disability
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