Integrating Safety in the Rural Transportation Planning Process

Figure 3.5 Survey Output from the Iowa Northland Regional COG – Long Description

Figure 3.5 shows the survey results, and a chart illustrating the results, of a portion of a public engagement survey used by the Iowa Northland Regional Council of Governments. The purpose is to convey that soliciting input from the public and stakeholders, specifically on transportation safety issues, will provide a starting point to understanding whether or not safety is a priority in the Regional Planning Organization region and for which areas. The graphic shows that 48.4 percent of respondents felt that completing missing sidewalk segments along major roads was very important and 46 percent thought that improving crosswalk safety on major roads was very important. By specifically asking questions about safety, the Council of Governments had a better sense of what the priorities were in this area and whether residents cared abut the issue.