Downtown Palmer Survey

1. Please rank these projects for importance to Palmer *

	1 (Most Important)	2	3	4	5 (Least Important)
Community Event Space (North of Depot) *	Community Event Space (North of Depot) - 1 (Most Important)	Community Event Space (North of Depot) - 2	Community Event Space (North of Depot) - 3	Community Event Space (North of Depot) - 4	Community Event Space (North of Depot) - 5 (Least Important)
Parking improvements on Colony and Valley Way *	Parking improvements on Colony and Valley Way - 1 (Most Important)	Parking improvements on Colony and Valley Way - 2	Parking improvements on Colony and Valley Way - 3	Parking improvements on Colony and Valley Way - 4	Parking improvements on Colony and Valley Way - 5 (Least Important)
Motorized and non-motorized connectivity (Bike Path Extension, Pedestrian Crossing at Dogwood, & Elimination of RR Fireweed Crossing.) *	Motorized and non-motorized connectivity (Bike Path Extension, Pedestrian Crossing at Dogwood, & Elimination of RR Fireweed Crossing.) - 1 (Most Important)	Motorized and non-motorized connectivity (Bike Path Extension, Pedestrian Crossing at Dogwood, & Elimination of RR Fireweed Crossing.) - 2	Motorized and non-motorized connectivity (Bike Path Extension, Pedestrian Crossing at Dogwood, & Elimination of RR Fireweed Crossing.) - 3	Motorized and non-motorized connectivity (Bike Path Extension, Pedestrian Crossing at Dogwood, & Elimination of RR Fireweed Crossing.) - 4	Motorized and non-motorized connectivity (Bike Path Extension, Pedestrian Crossing at Dogwood, & Elimination of RR Fireweed Crossing.) - 5 (Least Important)
Parks & Playgrounds in downtown *	Parks & Playgrounds in downtown - 1 (Most Important)	Parks & Playgrounds in downtown - 2	Parks & Playgrounds in downtown - 3	Parks & Playgrounds in downtown - 4	Parks & Playgrounds in downtown - 5 (Least Important)
Branding & Signage *	Branding & Signage - 1 (Most Important)	Branding & Signage - 2	Branding & Signage - 3	Branding & Signage - 4	Branding & Signage - 5 (Least Important)

2. What other improvements can be made downtown that will enhance the quality of life for residents and visitors?

3. How often do you attend events in downtown that utilize the Railroad right-of-way? *

4. Do you utilize the downtown space for anything other than shopping and community events? *

If yes, please elaborate:

5. How should the city improve non-motorized accessibility for seniors and people with disabilities in downtown? (Select your top three)

	1	2	3
Lighting	Lighting - 1	Lighting - 2	Lighting - 3
Benches/Tables	Benches/Tables - 1	Benches/Tables - 2	Benches/Tables - 3
Pathways	Pathways - 1	Pathways - 2	Pathways - 3
Water Fountain Stations	Water Fountain Stations - 1	Water Fountain Stations - 2	Water Fountain Stations - 3
Signage	Signage - 1	Signage - 2	Signage - 3
Dog Clean Up Bag Dispensers	Dog Clean Up Bag Dispensers - 1	Dog Clean Up Bag Dispensers - 2	Dog Clean Up Bag Dispensers - 3
Bike Rack/Repair station	Bike Rack/Repair station - 1	Bike Rack/Repair station - 2	Bike Rack/Repair station - 3
Grow Palmer	Grow Palmer - 1	Grow Palmer - 2	Grow Palmer - 3
Other	Other - 1	Other - 2	Other - 3
If you selected "Other", please specify:	If you selected "Other", please specify:

6. How important is connecting the Shane Woods Trail to the Glenn Highway bike path? *

See trail information here: https://www.palmerak.org/community-development/page/shane-woods-memorial-trail

The Alaska Railroad has an exclusive use easement for the railroad tracks in downtown Palmer. Operationally the tracks are currently considered inadequate to accommodate trains. To reestablish meaningful service to downtown Palmer there will need to be a complete rehab of the existing tracks. Estimates vary and will be dependent on what the Alaska Railroad requires but range from $1 million to $5 million. Additionally, if tracks are to be restored restricted access will more than likely be a requirement for operation within the downtown corridor.

7. To address community improvements, such as trail connections and community gathering areas, would you support the city of Palmer in the removal of railroad tracks in downtown from Fireweed Avenue to Arctic Avenue? *

8. If you would like to see railroad activity in downtown, to what level of public investment would you support to keep active reailroad trains in downtown Palmer? *

9. Would you prioritize investment in improvements of the railroad tracks over other community infrastructure improvements? *

10. What other improvements would you like to see downtown?

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