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CITY OF ARLINGTON , TEXAS
13 . What factors discourage biking ? Select all that apply .
Response Percent
Response Count
Lack of bicycle lanes , shoulders , or paths
92.2 % 392
Narrow lanes 68.5 % 291
High-speed traffic 78.6 % 334
Traffic volume 69.2 % 294
Inconsiderate motorists 72.5 % 308
Lack of bicycle parking 41.9 % 178
Lack of showers and lockers at workplace
18.1 % 77
Criminal activity 18.4 % 78
Loose gravel or potholes 42.4 % 180
Crossing busy roads 66.4 % 282
Poor lighting 27.1 % 115
Drainage grates 16.2 % 69
Other travel modes are safer or more comfortable
17.9 % 76
Hills 5.2 % 22
Physical ability 6.4 % 27
Travel time or distance 12.9 % 55
Other ( please specify ) 44
answered question 425
skipped question 33
A-10 | Appendix A : Public Input