Community Survey

Please take the time to complete this survey and let us know about the impact and experience you’ve had with Open Streets and Underhill redesign. Your feedback is incredibly important to us, as it helps us understand how these changes have affected your daily routines, transportation habits, and overall quality of life. We are particularly interested in knowing if the redesign has improved accessibility, safety, and convenience. Additionally, your insights on any economic or social impacts you may have noticed in the community will be invaluable for future projects. Thank you for contributing to the betterment of our shared spaces.

What is your Prospect Heights Connection? (Check all that apply) *I live hereI work hereI visit businesses, family, or friends in the communityI attend religious servicesMy kids go to school hereI travel through the neighborhoodOther

Other community connection

How long have you lived in Prospect Heights?Less than 1 year1 to 5 years5 to 10 years10 to 20 years20 to 35 yearsOver 35 years

When visiting Prospect Heights do you drive here?YesNo

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Which school(s) do your child(ren) go to? (Select all that apply)PS 9Luria AcademyMontessori Day SchoolSunny SkiesLightbridge AcademyOther

Indicate other school

Are you a business owner?YesNo

Business Impact

Select the impact you believe Open Street or Underhill Avenue redesign has had on your business.Highly beneficialSlightly beneficialNo impactSlightly negativeHighly negative

Please provide any details or experiences on the impact.

What do you believe is the primary mode of transportation your customers use?UnknownWalkBikeCarPublic transportation (bus/ subway)

Communication and Engagement

How do you find out about happenings in the community? (Select all that apply)Talk to neighborsReligious or community organizationSocial mediaCity agency emailsCommunity board meetingsPaper postingsOther

Indicate other modality

Which other social media platforms do you use?

Do you have Prospect Heights friends, neighbors or family currently unable to participate in community meetings/ events and why? (Select all that apply)Health challengesLanguage barriersWork constraintsChild care constraintsOther

Indicate other reason(s)

Do you, friends, or family members speak a first language other than English? (Select all that apply)SpanishChineseArabicCreoleOther

Indicate other language(s)

On average, how many minutes do you travel on the bus each trip?

On average, how many minutes do you travel on the subway each trip?

On average, how many minutes do you travel by bike for each trip?

Bike or micro mobility usage (select all that apply)Commute to workUse for workAccessibility access (disability or aging)Transporting childrenTravel to leisure activitiesRunning errandsOther

Other bike or micro mobility usage

Please rate your feeling of safety while biking through Prospect Heights012345

Motorcycle or Scooter Mobility

Which mobility type do you use?MotorcycleMotorized scooterOther

Other mobility type

How often do you use your motorcycle or scooter?DailyA few times a weekA few times a monthEvery few months

On average, how many minutes do you travel by motorcycle for each one way trip?

Motorcycle or scooter usage (select all that apply)Commute to workUse for workAccessibility access (disability or aging)Transporting childrenTravel to leisure activitiesRunning errandsOther

Other usage

Please rate your feeling of safety riding your motorcycle or scooter through Prospect Heights012345

Personal Car Ridership

Car parking locationLotStreetOut of neighborhood

On average, how many minutes do you drive before finding a spot?

Why do you park on the street?

How much do you pay for parking each month?

Why do you park in a lot?

How often do you drive your private car?DailyA few times a weekA few times a monthEvery few months

On average, how many minutes do you drive the car for each one way trip?

Why do you use the private car? (Select all that apply)Commute to workUse for workAccessibility access (disability or aging)Transporting childrenRunning errandsTravel to leisure activitiesOut of town travelTravel with my petOtherIndicate reason(s) for car utilization

Other car usage

Please rate your feeling of safety while driving through Prospect Heights012345

How do you use your car for work? (Select all that apply)To haul and carry equipment/ toolsTo transport peopleTravel between multiple locationsAccess areas that have limited public transportation optionsOther

Other car work usage

Do you want to see Alternate Street Parking (ASP) changed to 2 times a week from 4 times a week?YesNo

Car Service Ridership

Which car service do you use? (Select all that apply)UberLyftYellow CabAccess-A-RideOther

Indicate other car service

How often do you use a car service?DailyA few times a weekA few times a monthEvery few months

How much do you pay for car service each month?

Why do you use the car service? (Select all that apply)Commute to workUse for workAccessibility access (disability or aging)Transporting childrenTravel with my petRunning errandsTravel to leisure activitiesOther

Other car service usage

Please rate your feeling of safety while driving through Prospect Heights012345

Residency Length

Are you planning on moving out of Prospect Heights?Yes, within the next few monthsYes, within the next few yearsMaybe, thinking about itI’m not planning on moving

Where are you planning on moving to?Another neighborhood in NYCAnother stateOut of the country

Why are you planning on moving? (Select all that apply)Cost of livingPopulation densityWork relatedQuality of lifeOther

Other reasons for moving

General Feedback

Are there intersections in the community you find unsafe?

Any other general comments you would like to share about street usage in the neighborhood?

Please do not fill in this field.