PUBLIC SURVEY I

Planning Process Part 1 Launch & Discovery: What Have We Heard

Transportation

How do people get to the Parkway?

• At 79%, most participants prefer to access the Parkway by way of public transportation including bus, subway or train. Walking/rolling (such as by wheelchair) and personal vehicle were the second and third most preferred ways of accessing the Parkway.

• Once on the Parkway, most people access adjacent institutions, neighborhoods, open spaces, and Center City amenities by walking/rolling (82%).

• The most desired pedestrian improvements are safer crosswalks, lower traffic speeds, and longer signal times to cross the street.

• The most desired bike improvements are protected bike lanes and protected bike crossings.

• The most desired transit improvements are more frequent transit service and more or closer transit stops near the Parkway.

Amenities & Programming

Why do people go to the Parkway?

Among all user groups, most people go to the Parkway to (in order of preference):

1. Visit institutions

2. Run, walk, or for general exercise

3. Pass through to other destinations

Among all user groups, most households would like to participate in these types of events on the Parkway in the future (in order of preference):

1. Pop-up events such as craft shows, farmer’s markets, and trade shows

2. Art and cultural events or gatherings

3. Outdoor programs hosted by adjacent institutions

4. Special visual and performing arts events like a concert series or movie night

5. Non-programmed activities (people watching, reading, sunbathing, playing with family members)

User Group: Those who live on the Parkway

• This user group is most significantly impacted by traffic volumes and road closures during events followed by noise levels and litter.

• This user group’s most desired future amenities and design features include parking, connections to walking and biking paths, more food and beverage options, more trees and shaded areas, and small parks and green space.

User Group: Those who do not visit or rarely visit the Parkway

• This user group does not visit or rarely visits the Parkway because of the lack of restrooms, events and activities of interest, and parking.

• This user group’s most desired future amenities and design features include free public transit (including options such as bike share, scooter share or a shuttle), parking, food and beverage options, connections to regional walking and biking paths/trails; and art, cultural, and educational displays.