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Capital Crescent Trail 2.0 Facility Plan

What do you think the future of the Capital Crescent Trail should be?

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How often do you use the CCT?

Response Percent Response Count
Daily 16.3% 20
Between 3 and 5 times a week 31.7% 39
1 or 2 times a week 17.1% 21
Once a week 8.1% 10
A couple of times a month 9.8% 12
Once a month 4.9% 6
A few times a year 12.2% 15

Which of the following activities do you engage in along the CCT? (Select all that apply)

Response Percent Response Count
Walking & Hiking 58.5% 72
Jogging & Running 30.9% 38
Biking 75.6% 93
Rollerblading 2.4% 3
Scootering 1.6% 2
Dog Walking 18.7% 23
Other 5.7% 7

What do you currently like about the CCT?

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What do you currently dislike about the CCT?

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Please rank which segments of the CCT you think are most important to renovate. (1=not important, 5=very important)

DC Line to Dalecarlia Tunnel
Response Percent Response Count
1 - Not important 16.2% 18
2 - Slightly important 18.0% 20
3 - Fairly important 16.2% 18
4 - Important 18.0% 20
5 - Very important 27.0% 30
Dalecarlia Tunnel to Massachusetts Ave
Response Percent Response Count
1 - Not important 12.6% 14
2 - Slightly important 18.0% 20
3 - Fairly important 15.3% 17
4 - Important 27.9% 31
5 - Very important 21.6% 24
Massachusetts Ave to River Rd.
Response Percent Response Count
1 - Not important 12.6% 14
2 - Slightly important 14.4% 16
3 - Fairly important 22.5% 25
4 - Important 18.0% 20
5 - Very important 26.1% 29
River Rd to Little Falls Pkwy
Response Percent Response Count
1 - Not important 11.7% 13
2 - Slightly important 11.7% 13
3 - Fairly important 11.7% 13
4 - Important 28.8% 32
5 - Very important 33.3% 37
Little Falls Pkwy to Bethesda Ave
Response Percent Response Count
1 - Not important 13.5% 15
2 - Slightly important 16.2% 18
3 - Fairly important 9.0% 10
4 - Important 19.8% 22
5 - Very important 40.5% 45

The current CCT varies in width from 8' wide to over 12' wide. What width would you ideally like to see the CCT 2.0 expanded to if there were no constraints?

Response Percent Response Count
10’ 11.4% 14
12’ 24.4% 30
14’ 30.9% 38
>14' 33.3% 41

Would you like bicyclists and other trail users to be separated?

Response Percent Response Count
Yes 62.6% 77
No 17.1% 21
No preference 20.3% 25

What type of shoulders do you prefer on the side of the trail?

Response Percent Response Count
Grass 8.5% 10
Small Gravel (crushed stone) 45.3% 53
Natural Surface 36.8% 43
Other 9.4% 11

What are your favorite amenities along the trail? (Select all that apply)

Response Percent Response Count
Bike Racks 15.3% 18
Bike Fix-It Station 25.4% 30
Benches 65.3% 77
Picnic Table 10.2% 12
Lighting 33.9% 40
Trash Receptacles 40.7% 48
Water Fountains 61.0% 72
Exercise Stations 7.6% 9
Trailheads 36.4% 43
Restrooms 33.1% 39
Informational Signage 46.6% 55
Other 8.5% 10

What amenities are missing from the CCT? (Select all that apply)

Response Percent Response Count
Bike Racks 10.4% 11
Bike Fix-It Stations 12.3% 13
Benches 13.2% 14
Picnic Tables 13.2% 14
Lighting 37.7% 40
Trash Receptacles 26.4% 28
Water Fountains 45.3% 48
Exercise Stations 9.4% 10
Trailheads 17.0% 18
Restrooms 52.8% 56
Informational Signage 29.2% 31
Other 12.3% 13

Please describe where you would like to see these amenities added. You can also drop a pin on the CCT 2.0 Interactive Map linked below.

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Please describe where you would like to see improved network connectivity or access to the CCT. You can also drop a pin on the CCT 2.0 Interactive Map linked below.

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Please describe any other concerns, ideas, or comments you would like the project team to review. You can also drop a pin on the CCT 2.0 Interactive Map linked below.

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What is your zip code?

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Which of the following best describes you?

Response Percent Response Count
Asian or Pacific Islander 1.7% 2
Black or African (Not of Hispanic Origin) 2.5% 3
Hispanic or Latino 1.7% 2
White (Not of Hispanic Origin) 76.5% 91
Two or More Races 4.2% 5
Prefer not to disclose 13.4% 16

Please choose your age range:

Response Percent Response Count
18 to 24 0.8% 1
25 to 34 4.1% 5
35 to 44 15.4% 19
45 to 54 17.9% 22
55 to 64 20.3% 25
65 and over 37.4% 46
Prefer not to answer 4.1% 5

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1 - Not important
2 - Slightly important
3 - Fairly important
4 - Important
5 - Very important
DC Line to Dalecarlia Tunnel
Dalecarlia Tunnel to Massachusetts Ave
Massachusetts Ave to River Rd.
River Rd to Little Falls Pkwy
Little Falls Pkwy to Bethesda Ave
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Choose at most 12 options

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