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Neighborhood Sidewalk Accessibility & Condition Assessment

A resident feedback instrument for municipalities and civic organizations to assess sidewalk accessibility, physical condition, ADA barriers, and maintenance priorities. Designed for community-wide distribution to inform walkability planning and repair prioritization.

Sample questions

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20 questions · ~4 min
Q01
Long Text

Welcome to the Neighborhood Sidewalk Accessibility & Condition Survey. This survey is being conducted to understand residents' experiences with sidewalk accessibility, condition, and maintenance in your area. Your responses will help inform decisions about sidewalk repairs and improvements. Participation is completely voluntary, and you may stop at any time. There are no right or wrong answers — we are interested in your honest opinions and experiences. All responses are confidential and will be reported only in aggregate. The survey takes approximately 6–8 minutes to complete. Thank you for your time.

Q02
Multiple Choice

How often do you use sidewalks near where you live?

Q03
Long Text

Overall, how accessible are sidewalks in your area?

Q04
Long Text

Please rank the following potential sidewalk improvements from highest to lowest priority.

Q05
AI Interview

Based on your responses throughout this survey, please share any additional thoughts or experiences about sidewalk accessibility and upkeep in your area. Our AI moderator may ask a brief follow-up question to better understand your perspective.

Q06
Multiple Choice

What is your age group?

Q07
Long Text

Thank you for completing this survey. Your feedback will be used to help prioritize sidewalk improvements in our community. If you have urgent sidewalk safety concerns, please contact your local public works department directly.

Q08
Multiple Choice

What are your main reasons for using sidewalks? Select all that apply.

Q09
Multiple Choice

In the past 3 months, which of the following sidewalk issues have you personally encountered? Select all that apply.

Q10
Multiple Choice

In the past 12 months, how have you reported sidewalk issues, if at all? Select all that apply.

Q11
Multiple Choice

How do you describe your gender?

Q12
Multiple Choice

When traveling on sidewalks, do you use any of the following? Select all that apply.

Q13
Multiple Choice

Last winter, how often were sidewalks near you cleared within 24 hours after snow or ice?

Q14
Long Text

If you feel comfortable, please name the nearest intersection or block where you frequently experience sidewalk issues. Avoid sharing exact addresses or personal details.

Q15
Multiple Choice

Which of the following best describes the area where you live?

Q16
Long Text

In the past 3 months, how often did you encounter blocked sidewalks (e.g., due to construction, parked vehicles, or equipment)?

Q17
Multiple Choice

What is the highest level of education you have completed?

Q18
Long Text

How safe do you feel using sidewalks in your area during the daytime?

Q19
Multiple Choice

What is your current employment status?

Q20
Long Text

How safe do you feel using sidewalks in your area after dark?

What’s included

  • AI follow-ups

    Adaptive probes on open-ended answers that pull out detail a static form would miss.

  • Attention checks

    Built-in safeguards against rushed answers and low-quality respondents.

  • AI-drafted copy

    Wording, ordering, and branching written by the AI — tuned to your research goal.

  • Auto report

    Themes, quotes, and a plain-English summary write themselves once responses come in.

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