Tell us how you cycle!
Please complete the following Evaluation Study to Assess the Current Community Usage of the Town of Markham's Cycling Network and Programs

Cycling is increasing in popularity as a recreational activity and as an efficient, enjoyable, environmentally-friendly and health-conscious mode of transportation.

We want to know how much you enjoy cycling in Markham, and if you don't cycle, why not?

As a start the Town's Cycling Master Plan established the Neighbourhood Bike Route Network – 112 km of signed on road routes and bicycle lanes and now looks to the development of the ultimate Town-wide cycling plan - an integrated cycling network that will become a key component of the local transportation and recreational system.

The following online survey consists of multiple choice and open-ended questions, and should take approximately 10-15 minutes to complete. Your responses are invaluable to the Town as we assess the current usage of Markham's cycling network and programs, and look toward guiding future cycling network implementations. All responses are confidential as we are not collecting any personally identifying information.

Do you ride a bicycle?

Yes (please go to Q3)
No (please go to Q2)

Why do you choose not to ride a bicycle, please indicate why NOT and proceed to Questions 32-36?

Never learned how to ride
Physical disability prevents me from riding
An injury prevents me from riding
Roads are too busy/dangerous
Lack of cycle lanes
Don’t have enough confidence/skills to ride safely in traffic
Don’t like riding
Prefer other modes of transportation
Other, please specify
Don’t know

Do you own a bicycle?

Yes
No

How long have you been cycling?

Less than one year
1-5 years
6-10 years
11-15 years
16-20 years
20+ years

Do you own a bicycle helmet?

Yes (please skip to Q6)
No (please skip to Q7)

How often do you wear your bicycle helmet?

Always
More than half the time
Occasionally
Rarely
Never
Don't know

Which statement best describes how often you cycle?

Everyday 
At least once a week 
At least once a month 
At least once a year 
Don't know

Do you have a preferred cycling route?

Yes (please go to Q9)
No (please skip to Q10)

Please describe your route:

What was the purpose of your most recent cycling trip?

Travel to/from school
Travel to/from work
Shopping/running errands
Recreation
Fitness
Other, please specify

Do you commute to work or school by bicycle?

Yes (please go to Q12)
No (please skip to Q13)

Approximately how many kms is your trip (one way)?

< 2 km
2-5 km
6-10 km
11-15 km
> 15 km
Don't know

What is the main reason why you don't commute to work/school by bicycle?

Too far/takes too much time
Hard to find a safe and direct route
Route is too hilly
No safe or secure place to leave bicycle at destination
Lack of shower and storage facilities at work/school
No way to take bicycle on the bus or train
Roads are too busy/dangerous and don't feel comfortable/safe riding in traffic
Other reason
Don't know

What percentage of your cycling is primarily for utility (commuting, shopping, running errands)?

None
< 5%
16-30%
31-50%
51-70%
71-90%
> 90%
Don't know

What percentage of your cycling is primarily for leisure/recreation?

None
< 5%
16-30%
31-50%
51-70%
71-90%
> 90%
Don't know

What percentage of your cycling is primarily for fitness/exercise?

None
< 5%
16-30%
31-50%
51-70%
71-90%
> 90%
Don't know

The last time you were cycling, were you:

Alone
With friends/family
With an organized group

Of the following factors, which ONE concerns you most with regards to cycling? Please chose ONE:

Traffic conditions
Lack of off-road paths
Lack of secure cycle parking facilities
Lack of on-road space
Motorist behaviour
Crossing busy roads
Road surface
Other, please specify  
None of the above
Don't know

The last time you were cycling, please indicate if you encountered any of the following situations. Please choose ALL THAT APPLY:

No maps, signs or road markings to help me find my way

No safe or secure place to leave my bicycle at my destination (inadequate parking racks)

No way to take bicycle with me on the bus or train
Dogs that are off their leash
Hard to find a direct route I liked
Route was too hilly
Too much traffic and unsafe road conditions
Lack of trail and route maintenance
Other, please specify
None of the above

The last time you were cycling, please indicate the general condition of the road surface you were riding on. Please choose ALL THAT APPLY:

Good, no major problems
Potholes
Cracked or broken pavement
Debris (e.g. broken glass, sand, gravel, etc)
Uneven surface or gaps
Slippery surfaces when wet (e.g. bridge, decks, construction plates, road markings)
Bumpy or angled railroad tracks
Other, please specify
Don't know

The last time you were cycling, please indicate if you encountered any of the following circumstances while riding through an intersection. Please choose ALL THAT APPLY:

Had to wait too long to cross intersections
Couldn't see crossing traffic
Traffic signal didn't give me enough time to cross the road
Signal didn't change for a bicycle and I had to wait too long to continue my ride
Unsure of where or how to ride through intersections
Other, please specify
None of the above

The last time you were cycling, please indicate the worst example of driver behaviour you observed while riding on the street.  Please choose ONE:

Based on your own personal experience, do you consider cycling to be:

Much safer than driving a car
Somewhat safer than driving a car
About as safe as driving a car
Somewhat less safe than driving a car
Much less safe than driving a car
Don't know

Please indicate THREE of the following factors that would most improve and encourage cycling in th Town of Markham:

More bike lanes on-street
More or wider bike paths and trails off-street
More interesting places to see along the route
More street trees
More landscaping and litter receptacles
Better education of cyclists
Fewer cul-de-sacs (dead-end streets)
Repairing potholes and broken pavement on roads
Reducing automobile speeds
Less automobile traffic
Shower or change facilities at work or school
More bike racks at key public transit stops and destinations
Bike racks on buses
More secure bike parking (e.g. bike lockers)
More or better signage
None of the above

Are you aware of the Town of Markham's Cycling Master Plan?

Yes
No

Have you seen the Town of Markham's cycling route map?

Yes
No

Do you know where to obtain a copy of the cycling route map?

Yes
No

The last time you were cycling, did you notice the Bike Network Signs (Bike Lane, Signed Bike Route, Share the Road) along your route?

Yes
No

Do you know what each sign means?

Yes
No

The Can-Bike Program provides a nationally standardized set of courses for young cyclists and adults to boost their skills, safety and cycling pleasure. It is oriented toward recreational and utilitarian cycling. Would you be interested in participating in a Can-Bike Program to improve your cycling and safety skills?

Yes
No
Maybe
Don't know

Please indicate how supportive you are of the Town of Markham's Cycling Program?

Not supportive
Somewhat supportive
Supportive
Very supportive
Extremely supportive
Don't know

Please provide us with any suggestions to improve cycling conditions and encourage cycling in the Town of Markham?

What community of Markham do you live in?

Angus Glen
Berczy Village
Box Grove
Cathedral
Cornell
Greensborough
Markham
Milliken
Thornhill
Unionville
Wisner Commons
Woodbine North
Other, please specify
Don’t know

What are the first three digits of your postal code?

--- L6B L6C L6E L6G L3P L3R L3S L3T

Are you?

Male
Female

14 or less
15-19
20-24
25-34
35-44
45-54
55-64
65+
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