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Downtown Walkability Analysis

What do you think about concepts in the Walkability Analysis commissioned by Tulsa's Downtown Coordinating Council? Take the survey to share your thoughts with author Jeff Speck and the DCC.

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73 registered responses


Should making downtown Tulsa more walkable be a City priority?

Response Percent Response Count
Yes, high priority 78.1% 57
Important, but not a priority 12.3% 9
No, not important 1.4% 1
Other 8.2% 6

Should making downtown Tulsa more bikeable be a City priority?

Response Percent Response Count
Yes, high priority 76.7% 56
Important, but not a priority 16.4% 12
No, not important 2.7% 2
Other 4.1% 3

Would it be valuable for the City to repair, resurface, and reconfigure streets, to better support walking and biking?

Response Percent Response Count
Yes 84.9% 62
No 2.7% 2
Unsure 1.4% 1
Other 11.0% 8

Describe locations within the IDL (downtown Tulsa) where you see specific impediments to walking. Please identify intersections or landmarks for reference.

Answered
55
Skipped
18

Please share your thoughts about how to make downtown more walkable, bikeable, and/or accessible.

Answered
54
Skipped
19

Have you read Jeff Speck's Walkability Study draft or seen his March 23rd Tulsa presentation, either in person or via video?

Response Percent Response Count
Yes 76.7% 56
No 23.3% 17

On a scale of 1-5, rate the following techniques to make streets safer for all users in terms of importance to you. (1=not important, 5=very important)

Eliminate one-way streets and revert to two-way traffic
Response Percent Response Count
1 8.9% 5
2 3.6% 2
3 3.6% 2
4 21.4% 12
5 62.5% 35
Get rid of excess driving lanes not needed for traffic
Response Percent Response Count
1 7.1% 4
2 1.8% 1
3 3.6% 2
4 12.5% 7
5 73.2% 41
Make downtown driving lanes narrower rather than widths appropriate for highway driving
Response Percent Response Count
1 10.7% 6
2 5.4% 3
3 10.7% 6
4 19.6% 11
5 53.6% 30
Include bike lanes
Response Percent Response Count
1 3.6% 2
2 3.6% 2
3 5.4% 3
4 14.3% 8
5 73.2% 41
Provide more curb parking
Response Percent Response Count
1 3.6% 2
2 3.6% 2
3 14.3% 8
4 23.2% 13
5 53.6% 30
Provide more street trees
Response Percent Response Count
1 3.6% 2
2 5.4% 3
3 12.5% 7
4 10.7% 6
5 67.9% 38
Limit the number of driveways that cross sidewalks
Response Percent Response Count
1 5.4% 3
2 3.6% 2
3 21.4% 12
4 21.4% 12
5 46.4% 26
Replace signals with all-way stop signs at less busy intersections
Response Percent Response Count
1 12.5% 7
2 7.1% 4
3 16.1% 9
4 17.9% 10
5 46.4% 26

Should the City invest in making The Loop (formerly Downtown Trolley) a downtown circulator with greater hours and increased frequency?

Response Percent Response Count
Yes 67.9% 38
No 1.8% 1
Unsure 16.1% 9
Other 14.3% 8

Should the City pursue a Walk Your City campaign?

Response Percent Response Count
Yes 67.9% 38
No 1.8% 1
Unsure 25.0% 14
Other 5.4% 3

Should the City adopt a one-page downtown zoning overlay like the one proposed in this study?

Response Percent Response Count
Yes 72.7% 40
No 7.3% 4
Unsure 16.4% 9
Other 3.6% 2

Should the City make investments to support more downtown sidewalk dining options?

Response Percent Response Count
Yes 89.1% 49
No 3.6% 2
Other 7.3% 4

Should the City make investments to attract more people to live downtown?

Response Percent Response Count
Yes 80.4% 45
No 5.4% 3
Unsure 5.4% 3
Other 8.9% 5

Further comments? If you agree or disagree on any aspects of the Study, please share!

Answered
27
Skipped
46

What is your age?

Response Percent Response Count
18-25 2.8% 2
26-35 29.2% 21
36-50 27.8% 20
51-65 29.2% 21
Over 65 11.1% 8

How often do you go downtown?

Response Percent Response Count
I live downtown 19.2% 14
I work downtown 45.2% 33
I go downtown for events and attractions 78.1% 57
I go downtown for dining and nightlife 69.9% 51
I rarely go downtown 1.4% 1

How long have you lived or worked in Tulsa?

Response Percent Response Count
All my life 20.5% 15
20+ years 41.1% 30
10-20 years 8.2% 6
5-10 years 11.0% 8
Less than 5 years 13.7% 10
Other 5.5% 4
Mary Kell outside the Inner Dispersal Loop
May 1, 2017, 3:58 PM
  • Should making downtown Tulsa more walkable be a City priority?
    • Yes, high priority
  • Should making downtown Tulsa more bikeable be a City priority?
    • Yes, high priority
  • Would it be valuable for the City to repair, resurface, and reconfigure streets, to better support walking and biking?
    • Other - Yes, as funds needed for this and other City project funds are available and able to be balanced
  • Describe locations within the IDL (downtown Tulsa) where you see specific impediments to walking. Please identify intersections or landmarks for reference.

    Unable to think of specific intersections, but narrower or non-existent sidewalks in some areas can prevent people from wanting to try walking in that area. Also, many parking garage exits can make it a little tough for the slower pedestrian to get across the gap quickly.

  • Please share your thoughts about how to make downtown more walkable, bikeable, and/or accessible.

    Consistent signage, lane widths, paint striping/marking at the majority of downtown intersections, possibly with smart kiosk/stations that can read QR codes from a smart phone for easier location of restaurants, architectural attractions, City Hall, etc. Make it easier, not more difficult to find one's way around. Crosswalks consistently marked with bright, wide white stripes everywhere. Paint is cheap; paint them all in the same phase of a project. The faded-out ones give the impression of being less important or not needing to be adhered to. Parking meter signage needs to be improved, maybe with simple graphics of some sort - very frustrating for someone from out of town to use, and can prevent them from stopping to park longer. Add hardy trees as possible to allow for shade, add bike lanes that are clearly marked as bike lanes. Approach it as if you have not been to Tulsa before (provide lots of wayfinding signs in appropriate places).

  • Have you read Jeff Speck's Walkability Study draft or seen his March 23rd Tulsa presentation, either in person or via video?
    • No
  • What is your age?
    • 36-50
  • How often do you go downtown?
    • I go downtown for events and attractions
  • How long have you lived or worked in Tulsa?
    • 20+ years
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