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Issues and Needs <br /> Survey respondents were asked if they agree with a series of statements regarding <br /> the trail system or linear parks that are used to connect destinations.Their top <br /> selection was that they would like to see trails close to where they live so they can <br /> walk and/or bicycle to destinations throughout the City.They would also like to see <br /> trails developed as an alternative means of transportation, and they prefer soft <br /> surface crushed granite trails over concrete trails(see Figure 3.31,Agreement With <br /> the Following Statements Regarding the Trail System or Linear Parks Used to Connect <br /> Destinations).Additionally, Figure 3.32, What Activities Do You Use Trails For?, depicts <br /> the top selections by survey respondents to be walking for leisure,viewing scenery <br /> or wildlife, and walking or running for exercise. <br /> Figure 3.31,Agreement With the Following Statements Regarding <br /> the Trail System or Linear Parks Used to Connect Destinations <br /> I would like to see trails near where I live to walk or <br /> bicyde to destinations throughout San Marcos. <br /> I would like to see trails developed as an alternative <br /> means of transportation in San Marcos. <br /> I prefer soft surface crushed granite trails over concrete trails. <br /> Amenities along trails in San Marcos such as benches,lighting,trees, <br /> trash cans,dog waste stations,etc.,are important if I am to use a trail. <br /> I would use my bicycle to get to work if trails or bike lanes <br /> made it more accessible to my employment area. _-- <br /> I would allow my children to use their bicycle to get to school co <br /> if trails were more accessible in my neighborhood. --- <br /> I would use exercise stations along trails. <br /> I prefer riding my bicycle on streets and f ---- <br /> roads instead of off-street trails. <br /> 0 100 200 300 400 500 600 700 800 900 <br /> ■Strongly Agree ■Agee ■Disagree ■Strongly Disagree ■No Opinion <br /> Figure 3.32,What Activities Do You Use Trails For? <br /> 17% • 6% <br /> 284 <br /> b <br /> V 1111 <br /> ik <br /> 111111 7090 <br /> •Walking for leisure •Viewing scenery or wildlife •Walking/running for exercise <br /> •Dog walking •Social interactions ■Bike riding leisure <br /> a Photography •Canoeing/kayaking ■Bird watching <br /> •Mountain biking to Other <br /> 120 City of San Marcos, Texas I San Marcos Parks, Recreation, and Open Space Master Plan <br />