Michigan Cycling Census

In the past year, how many days have you ridden a bicycle?

Everyday (365 days)

Most days (5-7 days a week, 260-364 days)

Every other day (3-4 days a week, 156-259 days)

A few days a week (1-2 days a week, 52-155 days)

A couple times a month (12-51 days)

Occasionally (1-11 days)

None

Which of these best describes your attitude toward riding a bicycle on roads?

Strong and fearless

Enthused and confident

Interested but concerned

No way, no how

Why do you ride a bicycle?Check all that apply

To get places

To be outside

For exercise

For recreation

For mental health

To be with friends or family

For sport / competition

To reduce my environmental impact

Because it is a cheap transportation option

Because it is a faster and/or more reliable transportation option

Other

Where in Michigan do you regularly ride?Check all that apply

U.P. Western

U.P. Central

U.P. Eastern

Northwest

Northeast

West Central

East Central

Southwest

Southeast

Who do you bicycle with?

What surfaces do you ride on?

Have you ever been in a bicycle crash in Michigan?*A crash here is defined as an incident that resulted in bodily harm or property damage

YESNO

Was a motor vehicle involved in one or more of your crashes?

YESNO

Was the crash / were the crashes reported to the authorities?By you or someone else, check all that apply

Yes

Not sure

Other

How would you rate the following in your community?

What currently motivates you, or would further encourage you to ride a bicycle more often?Check all that apply

Improved physical health

Improved mental health

Bike-lanes physically separated from motor vehicle traffic

Lower motor vehicle speeds

Well-lit roads / lanes

Secure bicycle storage at home or at destinations

Ability to take a bicycle on public transport

Signage to show bicycle routes

Faster time to destinations

More people like me riding bicycles

Saved money

Reduced environmental impact

Improved understanding of bicycle maintenance

Improved understanding of bicycle rules and regulations

Access to an e-bike

A bike share program in my community

Bicycle ownership

Other

What barriers discourage you from riding a bicycle?Check all that apply

Lack of bike lanes or safe routes

Concerns about the surface condition (potholes, debris)

Concerns about aggressive behavior from motor vehicle drivers

Concerns about being injured

Concerns about being stopped by police

Weather

Sentiment about bicyclists in the culture

Limited storage space on a bicycle

Need to transport others

Travel time and distance to destinations

Current injury or medical condition

Ability to bicycle

Other

Are you a part of a bicycling community?Do you feel included in a local or regional group of bicyclists?

Yes

Other

What resources do you use to learn about bicycling and where you want to bicycle?Check all that apply

Friends, family, and other cyclists in my community

Internet (Other cyclists in on-line communities, social media, internet searches, youtube videos, etc.)

Bicycle shops

Bicycle related publications (magazines, trail guides, ride guides)

Bicycle related apps (Trailforks, Strava, AllTrails)

State, county, or local organizations (DNR, MDOT, county or city parks departments, friends of specific project groups)

The League of Michigan Bicyclists (website, resources like "What Every Michigan Bicyclist Must Know", the Ride Calendar)

None of these

Other

What kinds of educational training would be most valuable to you?Check all that apply

Hands-on learn to ride training (includes balancing, pedaling, and basic bike operation)

Mountain biking skills clinic

Group riding and etiquette

Bike maintenance training

Family cycling training (riding tips and gear recommendations for riding with kids and pets)

Defensive cycling (including on-road skills such as signaling, scanning, roadway positioning)

Bike commuting (including planning your route, important gear, basic riding tips, storing your bike)

How to buy a bicycle (including choosing the right fit, what type of bike to buy, where to buy a bike)

Bike touring (how to plan a trip, what to pack, training)

Electric bikes (types of e-bikes, how to choose a bike, and legal operation)

I don't feel like I need any training

Other

How likely are you to use a bicycle for tourism/travel purposes?

Very likely

Likely

Open to it, but interested in more information and resources

Neutral

Not Likely

Other

How many bicycles does your household own in relation to the number of people in your household?

More bicycles than people

The same number of bicycle as people

Less bicycles than people, but at least one bicycle

No bicycles

Share your voice: What do you have to say about bicycling in Michigan?

Which Michigan county do you live in?

What type of neighborhood do you live in?

Urban

Suburban

Small town

Rural

What age range do you fall into?**We are asking for this information to identify any age related disparities in the bicycling community in-order to understand age related inequalities.

17 years or less

18 - 24 years

25 - 34 years

35 - 44 years

45 - 54 years

55 - 64 years

65 - 74 years

75 years or more

Prefer not to say

What is your race or origin? Mark one or more boxes.**We are asking for this information to identify any race or origin related disparities in the bicycling community in-order to understand race or origin related inequalities. (Race/origin categories suggested by the Department of Interior: office of diversity, inclusion and civil rights.)

White or Caucasian

Hispanic, Latino, Latina, Latinx, or Spanish origin

Black or African American

Asian or Asian American

First Nation or American Indian or Alaska Native

Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander

Prefer not to say

Other

Which most closely defines your gender?**We are asking for this information to identify any gender related disparities in the bicycling community in-order to understand gender related inequalities. (Gender option suggested by ReimagineGender.org.)

Woman

Man

Transgender woman

Transgender man

Non-binary

Agender / I don't identify with any gender

Prefer not to say

Other

What is your estimated total annual household income?**We are asking for this information to identify any income related disparities in the bicycling community in-order to understand income related inequalities.

Less than $20,000

$20,000 to $34,999

$35,000 to $49,999

$50,000 to $74,999

$75,000 to $99,999

$100,000-$149,999

$150,000-$249,999

$250,000 or more

Prefer not to say

Are you a member of the League of Michigan Bicyclists?

YESNO