Parley's Canyon Trail Needs You

Salt Lake County is considering a paved multi-use (bicycles included) path up Parley's Canyon. The BBC (formerly BBTC) has pushed for this, as have several other groups. Biking I-80 through Parley's is not a good route so a path would allow a safer connection between SLC and Park City, and this section of trail is a needed step to that end.

The consultant group had a booth at the Bike Bonanza before the Salt Lake Century and I filled out a questionnaire. A few days ago JE forwarded me an e-mail he received - evidently they are still seeking input:

My name is Tamara Keefe and I am a consultant working with Salt Lake County on a project for the Parleys Canyon Trail. We are currently conducting a feasibility study for a trail to go up Parleys Canyon at Emigration Canyon and run adjacent to I-80, cross over I-80, and end at Summit Park. We would like to get some feedback from several different user groups about the trail and its potential users. I'm attaching a survey for this project. If you could pass these surveys to anyone who could potentially use the trail (anytime of the year), we would greatly appreciate it. You can email me at this email address tkeefe@mbakercorp.com or my phone number is 801-352-5983 if you have any questions or would like further information.


Map of the proposed section for trail (PDF)

Questionnaire: Microsoft Word document, PDF

Here is the text of the questionnaire (you could copy this and paste it into an e-mail to Tamara):


Parley's Canyon Trail
Salt Lake City to Summit Park
Questionnaire

The following questionnaire is for the Parley’s Canyon Trail Feasibility Study located in Parley’s Canyon along I-80 that would connect Salt Lake City to Summit Park.

Date: / / 2008 City: ____________________ State: ______________
Name: _____________________ Email: ______________________
* Your answers to this questionnaire will be helpful to the project team evaluating the project. The team will respect your right to privacy and names and contact information will not be disclosed.

1. What trail activities do you most often participate in? List all that apply in order of priority (1, 2, 3, etc).
[ ] Hiking [ ] Running [ ] Road biking [ ] Mt. Biking
[ ] X-Country Skiing [ ] Snow shoeing [ ]In-line skating [ ] Walking

2. Have you ever ridden a bicycle on I-80?
[ ] Yes [ ] No

3. Do you currently bicycle in Emigration Canyon?
[ ] Yes [ ] No
If yes, how many times a month? ______

4. If there was a dedicated multi-use trail in upper Parley’s Canyon (along I-80) between Mountain Dell and Park City (Summit Park) would you use it?
[ ] Yes [ ] No
If yes, for what activities: (list 3 in order, pick from the list above)
1. ___________________
2. __________________
3. ____________________
What would be your motive? [ ] Training [ ] Recreation [ ] Commuting
How many times a month? ________

5. If this trail existed, would you use it to ride over Big Mountain (the Wasatch Range) returning through Jeremy Ranch or East Canyon/Henefer/Wanship?
[ ] Yes [ ] No

6. Would you use it to ride to / from Park City?
[ ] Yes [ ] No

7. Would you use this trail to access other areas or trails such as Lamb’s Canyon, the Great Western Trail, or Jeremy Ranch?
[ ] Yes [ ] No

8. If a hiking and/or mountain biking trail existed in lower Parley’s Canyon connecting the Bonneville Shoreline Trail to Mountain Dell would you use it?
[ ] Yes [ ] No
If yes, how many times a month? ________

9. List 3 multi-use trails which you enjoy?
1. _____________________
2. ____________________
3. _____________________
What about these trails do you enjoy? (List 3)
1. _____________________
2. ____________________
3. _____________________

10. Name 3 conflicts/issues you encounter when using multi-use trails:
1. _____________________
2. ____________________
3. _____________________

11. Name 3 trail design qualities that you believe would mitigate these conflicts:
1. _____________________
2. ____________________
3. _____________________

12. Are there any thoughts you would like to add? (explain) __________________________________________
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