FALL 1989
Hello. (Make certain you are speaking with the householder or his/her spouse. If such a person is unavailable, terminate interview.) My name is ________________. I am a student at Illinois State University. Our Field Geography class is doing a study in neighborhoods next to the Constitution Trail. Would you mind volunteering a few minutes to answer some questions? I will keep your answers confidential, you will remain anonymous, we will report results in a grouped fashion, and your participation is voluntary. (If YES, continue. If NO, thank and leave.)
1. Address (confirm): __________________________ Normal
_____ Bloomington _____
Number Street
2. Do you own or rent your home?
OWN _____ RENT _____
(If OWN, go to #3. If RENT, go to #9.)
3. What are your present feelings about the Trail--on a scale of 1-2-3-4-5, with "1" being strongly positive and "5" being strongly negative? (Enter number.)
4. How long have you lived at this residence? (Check one)
0-2 years _____ 3-5 years
_____ 6-10 years _____ 11 more
years _____
(If 0-2 years, skip to #9.)
5. What were your feelings about the Trail prior to its installation? (Check one)
STRONGLY POSITIVE _____ POSITIVE
_____ NEUTRAL _____ NEGATIVE
_____
STRONGLY NEGATIVE _____
6.a. Did you get involved with any organized activities pertaining to the installation of the Trail. (Check one)
YES _____ NO _____
6.b. If YES, please explain.
7. What were your concerns, if any, about installation of the Trail? (If no concerns, go to #9.)
8. a. Have responsible parties addressed any of your concerns? (Check one)
YES _____ NO _____
8. b. If YES, which concerns have they addressed?
9. Have you ever used the Trail?
YES _____ NO _____
10.a. Would you like to see the Trail improved?
YES _____ NO _____
(If YES, continue. If NO, ask why and end interview.)
10.b. What improvements would you like to see on the Trail in the future?
1. Ideas not on our list:
2. Our list (check one):
Accessibility YES _____ NO _____
Comments: ______________________________________________________
Length YES _____ NO _____
Comments: ______________________________________________________
Surface YES _____ NO _____
Comments: _______________________________________________________
Width YES _____ NO _____
Comments: ________________________________________________________
Emergency phones YES _____ NO _____
Comments: _________________________________________________________
Police patrols YES _____ NO _____
Comments: ________________________________________________________
Security lights YES _____ NO _____
Comments: ________________________________________________________
Park benches YES _____ NO _____
Comments: _________________________________________________________
Restrooms YES _____ NO _____
Comments: _________________________________________________________
Water fountains YES _____ NO _____
Comments: _________________________________________________________
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Created 10 August 1998. Last revision occurred 10 August 1998.