Maintenance Concerns: Participants expressed concern over sidewalk surfaces that are uneven or broken and emphasized the importance of providing a smooth surface to walk on. Cycling participants were aggravated with the condition of some bike lanes and often referred to debris from the street being pushed on the paths. Among the top pedestrian facility improvement categories that would make it easier and safer for people to walk, run, or jog, sidewalks, fixing “repairing cracks, removing loose gravel” was considered very important by 27.5 percent of online survey respondents. Difficult Street Crossings: Participants mentioned a countdown on the light crossings as a way to “help both pedestrians and drivers gauge the amount of time remaining for both foot and car traffic.” A recurring message from the public centered on the needs to improve signal timing. Amenities: Respondents commented on the lack of amenities. Specifically, they mentioned benches, water fountains, bicycle racks, lockers, and way-finding signs. Respondents noted that creating a pedestrian-oriented environment requires pedestrian amenities. The following are representative comments from the survey: adding rest stops with benches, water, and trash cans might help people walk longer. Bike racks and route way-finding signage are important considerations that would help all types of bicycle facilities operate effectively for cyclists. Bike Signage:
Maintenance Concerns: Participants expressed concern over sidewalk surfaces that are uneven or broken and emphasized the importance of providing a smooth surface to walk on. Cycling participants were aggravated with the condition of some bike lanes and often referred to debris from the street being pushed on the paths. Among the top pedestrian facility improvement categories that would make it easier and safer for people to walk, run, or jog, “repairing sidewalks, fixing cracks, removing loose gravel” was considered very important by 27.5 percent of online survey respondents. Difficult Street Crossings: Participants mentioned a countdown on the light crossings as a way to “help both pedestrians and drivers gauge the amount of time remaining for both foot and car traffic.” A recurring message from the public centered on the needs to improve signal timing. Amenities: Respondents commented on the lack of amenities. Specifically, they mentioned benches, water fountains, bicycle racks, lockers, and way-finding signs. Respondents noted that creating a pedestrian-oriented environment requires pedestrian amenities. The following are representative comments from the survey: adding rest stops with benches, water, and trash cans might help people walk longer. Bike racks and route way-finding signage are important considerations that would help all types of bicycle facilities operate effectively for cyclists. Bike Signage: