The 2014 Oregon Statewide Trail User Survey SORP Conference: April 16, 2015
Oregon Trails 2015: A Vision For The Future Why do a trails plan? 2005-2014 Oregon statewide trails plan is at end of 10-year planning horizon. RTP regulations require states to have a plan in place to remain eligible. Need for developing a designated structure for water trail development. Need to establish a review process to identify potential Scenic Waterway corridor additions. Need to update ATV and RTP grant program evaluation criteria.
Oregon Trails 2015: A Vision For The Future State scale highest priority for: Dirt & other soft surface trails & paths (3.8) Pubic access to waterways (3.5) Nature & wildlife viewing areas (3.4) Children s natural play areas (3.3) Picnic areas & shelters for small visitor groups (3.3) Off-street bicycle trails & pathways (3.3)
Oregon Trails 2015: A Vision For The Future Separate, but concurrent planning components: OHV trails Snowmobile trails Non-motorized trails Water trails Scenic Waterways
Oregon Trails 2015: A Vision For The Future Regional planning approach:
Oregon Trails 2015: A Vision For The Future Core Planning Components Trail advisory committees State resident trail user surveys Summarize SCORP survey findings for all trail use types Web-based surveys of trail providers Regional issues and trail identification workshops Top statewide issues and strategic actions Top regional and statewide funding need
Core Planning Components Regional Issues and Trail Identification Workshops: 14 locations Day-time public provider sessions Night-time general public sessions Held in October 2014
The 2014 Oregon Statewide Trail User Survey Four Separate Survey Questionnaires
The 2014 Oregon Statewide Trail User Survey Includes questions related to: Trail use (activity type, trail type, distance traveled, duration) Trail issue priorities Grant funding priorities Level of satisfaction with current facilities & services Trail type and construction preferences Barriers to participation Economic impacts to local communities
Core Planning Components Statewide Trail User Surveys: OHV trail users (Classes I-IV) 200 completes for each of the 11 planning regions = 2,200 completes Non-motorized trail users 150 completes for each of the 11 planning regions = 1,650 completes Non-motorized boaters 150 completes for each of the 11 planning regions = 1,650 completes Snowmobile trail users 350 completes at the statewide level
The 2014 Oregon Statewide Trail User Survey Trail survey samples Probability samples for each of four groups. OHV permits, snowmobile DMV registrations, SCORP trail respondents, SCORP water respondents and aquatic invasive species permits. Convenience samples (clubs) for each.
The 2014 Oregon Statewide Trail User Survey Internet preference approach Mail invitation to complete internet survey Postage-paid postcard to select mail survey version Included pre-notice letter, invitation letter, and two reminder letters
The 2014 Oregon Statewide Trail User Survey Sample and Response Rates Probability Samples Eligible Completes Response Rate Percent completed online OHV Trail User 10,084 2,080 21% Snowmobile Trail User 1,242 529 43% Non-motorized Boater 5,428 2,329 37% 73% Non-motorized Trail User 4,237 2,027 41% 56%
Convenience Samples Completes OHV Trail User 276 Snowmobile Trail User 90 Non-motorized Boater 547 Non-motorized Trail User 1,876 Provides detailed information about specific user types such as mountain bikers (1,208 completes) and horseback riders (544 completes) Other Snowshoeing Cross-country skiing on ungroomed trails Cross-country skiing on groomed trails Skateboarding In-line skating, roller skating, or roller skiing Horseback riding Biking on hard surface trails Biking on singletrack trails Backpacking (involves overnight along / near trail) Walking + running specifically with a dog off-leash Walking + running specifically with a dog on-leash Walking + running specifically on an ocean beach Running / jogging Walking (includes hiking) Sample composition for favorite activity 0 10 20 30 40 50 60 Conv Prob
The 2014 Oregon Statewide Trail User Survey Survey Type Project Funding Completes Funds Percent of Funds Non-motorized trail 2,027 $41,910 25% Non-motorized boater 2,329 $41,910 25% OHV trail 2,080 $73,760 44% Snowmobile Trail 529 $10,050 6% Total 6,965 $167,630
The 2014 Oregon Statewide Trail User Survey Non-motorized Boater Survey Results
Non-motorized Boater Survey Results Covered paddling activities Drift and row boating Canoeing Kayaking (whitewater and flat water) Whitewater rafting Standup paddle boarding Excluded activities such as outrigger canoes and sculling/ sweep boats, sailboats, surf boards, windsurfing boards, kiteboards, float tubes, inner tubes, inflatable mattresses, and similar floatie craft.
Non-motorized Boater Survey Results Probability (scientific) sample All persons in the 2013-2017 SCORP data file who reported participating on one of two NM boating activity groups (approx. 23% of mail out sample). Random sample of persons who purchased an Oregon Aquatic Invasive Species Prevention (AIS) permit (only required for NM boats 10 or longer).
Number of Responses by Region Region Target Probability Completes 1 150 93 2 150 498 3 150 363 4 150 241 5 150 96 6 150 221 7 150 49 8 150 253 9 150 54 10 150 62 11 150 6 Totals 1,650 1,937 Combined results for: Regions 7 & 10 Regions 9 & 11
Non-motorized Boater Survey Results Data weighting Data weighted by age and boating type (whitewater vs. flatwater) SCORP results used as reference for boating type weighting (lower representation of whitewater in sample likely due to use of AIS list). National Survey on Recreation and the Environment (NSRE) data used as reference for age weighting (lower representation of young people in sample, which is common in surveys).
Summarize SCORP trail-related survey findings Non-motorized boater demographic profile. Age distribution Gender distribution Education distribution Race/ethnicity Income distribution
Summarize SCORP trail-related survey findings Non-motorized boating participation by county.
Results Non-motorized Boater Survey Results Other (non-ww) kayak most common. Results broadly consistent with national results in Outdoor foundation 2014 Outdoor Participation report.
Non-motorized Boater Survey Results Results also presented at the region level.
Non-motorized Boater Survey Results Similar percentages of days across WW river stretches, flat water river stretches, and lakes/ reservoirs.
Non-motorized Boater Survey Results Ocean and bays/ inlets most common in coastal regions, lakes/ reservoirs most common in Region 9+11, flat water river stretches common across all regions.
Non-motorized Boater Survey Results Ratio of multi-day to day trips higher for Southern, Central, and Eastern Oregon as boating destination regions.
Non-motorized Boater Survey Results
Non-motorized Boater Survey Results Many multi-day trips fit within a weekend or long weekend timeframe.
Non-motorized Boater Survey Results Vehicle safety and lack of primitive campgrounds are main constraints to boat camping.
Non-motorized Boater Survey Results Views on potential annual fee are diverse and affected by fee amount.
Online survey included reporting of days by waterbody.
Region 4 Example Days Across Waterbodies
Non-motorized Boater Survey Results Expenditure and Economic Contribution
Oregon Non-motorized Boating Expenditure and Economic Contribution Probability sample results match NVUM (Oregon resident boaters on national forests in Oregon) reasonably well.
Oregon Non-motorized Boating Expenditure and Economic Contribution User occasions are extrapolated from SCORP estimates by county. Regional expenditure is the product of expenditure per person per day and user occasions.
Oregon Non-motorized Boating Expenditure and Economic Contribution Expenditure amounts were calculated for Oregon resident non-motorized boaters.
Oregon Non-motorized Boating Expenditure and Economic Contribution Statewide, non-motorized boating by Oregon residents contributes 1,243 jobs, $38 million in labor income, and $62 million in value added.
Oregon Non-motorized Boating Expenditure and Economic Contribution Inclusion of out-of-state boaters is estimated to add another 16% to 20% to in-state amounts (based on results from NVUM surveys and Washington state data). Figures below reflect 16%.
Oregon Trails 2015: A Vision For The Future Water Trail and Scenic Waterway Outreach: Non-motorized boating facility provider survey Non-motorized boater survey Regional workshops
Oregon Trails 2015: A Vision For The Future Provider survey.
Oregon Trails 2015: A Vision For The Future Provider survey.
Oregon Trails 2015: A Vision For The Future Provider survey. Water trail nominations
Non-motorized Boater Survey Results
Non-motorized Boater Survey Results Water trail nominations
Public workshop voting process Region 1 Water Trail Nominations ID Waterway Boater Survey Score Provider Survey Score R5 Nehalem River 32 11 B6 Siletz Bay 31 2 B8 Alsea 21 R17 Siletz River (Mainstem from confluence of North and South Forks to Siletz Bay) 20 8 R9 Wilson River 18 1 B7 Yaquina Bay 16 1 R10 Trask River 14 1 L5 Cape Meares Lake 13 L7 Devils Lake 13 R21 Alsea River (RM 12 near Tidewater to USFS boundary) 11 R127 Columbia River (Mouth to Saint Helens) 11 R2 Lewis and Clark River 10 1 R7 Salmonberry River 10 1 R1 Youngs River 7 L1 Coffenburry Lake 7 L6 Town Lake 7 R24 Yachats River 6 R16 Little Nestucca River 5 1 R6 North Fork Nehalem River 4 8 R4 Necanicum River 3 L4 Cullaby Lake 3 R22 Alsea River (Mainstem from onfluence of North and South Forks to USFS boundary) 2 2 R23 Five Rivers 2 2 L2 Crabapple Lake 2 L3 Sunset Lake 2 R8 Kilchis River 1 3 R19 Elk Creek 1 1 R18 Yaquina River 4
Public workshop voting process Water Trail Planning Daytime Workshops (Providers) Evening Workshops (Public) Region 1 Water Trail Nominations Votes Water Trail Nominations Votes Salmon River 11 Salmon River 3 R5 Nehalem River 9 B6 Siletz Bay 3 B6 Siletz Bay 4 L7 Devil's Lake 2 Region 2 Water Trail Nominations Votes Water Trail Nominations Votes R49 Tualatin River 13 No votes R50 Clackamas River (River Mill Dam to Willamette River confluence) 5 R5 Nehalem River 4 Region 3 Water Trail Nominations Votes Water Trail Nominations Votes R63 Yamhill River 6 R68 South Santiam River 8 South Yamhill River 4 R66 North Santiam River 3 R66 North Santiam River 3 R63 Yamhill River 2 Region 4 Water Trail Nominations Votes Water Trail Nominations Votes R70 McKenzie River 9 L58 Waldo Lake 7 R81 North Middle Fork Willamette River 6 R70 McKenzie River 5 L58 Waldo Lake 3 R81 North Fork Middle Fork Willamette River 4 Region 5 Water Trail Nominations Votes Water Trail Nominations Votes R45 Chetco River (from Loeb State Park to the mouth at Pacific Ocean) 4 B10 Coos Bay 1 R46 Chetco River (from Boulder Creek to Loeb State R27 Umpqua River (mainstem from confluence of North 4 Park) and South Fork to mouth at Pacific Ocean) 1 B10 Coos Bay 2 L16 Eel Lake 1 Region 6 Water Trail Nominations Votes Water Trail Nominations Votes R84 North Umpqua River 3 R27 Umpqua River (From confluence of North and South Forks to the Pacific Ocean) 6 L68 Lost Creek Lake 3 R90 Rogue Rier (above Lost Creek Lake) 5 R27 Umpqua River (From confluence of North and South Forks to the Pacific Ocean) 2 R43 Illinois River (Deer Cr to Agness near confluence w/ Rogue River 5 Region 7 Water Trail Nominations Votes Water Trail Nominations Votes R102 Umatilla River 6 No votes R103 North Fork John Day River 4 R133 Columbia River (Heppner Junction, near Hwy 74, to state line above Hat Rock State Park) 4 Region 8 Water Trail Nominations Votes Water Trail Nominations Votes L83 Lake Billy Chinook 4 R98 Crooked River 7 L91 Hosmer Lake 3 R97 Metolius River 5 L87 Prineville Reservoir 2 L91 Hosmer Lake 2 Region 9 Water Trail Nominations Votes Water Trail Nominations Votes R94 Williamson River 5 Wood River 5 Wood River 4 Sycan 3 L109 Upper Klamath Lake 3 R94 Williamson River 3 Region 10 Water Trail Nominations Votes Water Trail Nominations Votes R110 Grand Ronde River (Confluence with the Wallowa River to WA state line, near Troy) 8 R100 John Day River (Source to Service Cr.) 5 R114 Wallowa River (Minam to confluence with the Grande Ronde River) 8 R104 Middle For John Day River 4 L134 Wallowa Lake 3 R110 Grand Ronde River (Confluence with the Wallowa River to WA state line, near Troy) 2 Region 11 Water Trail Nominations Votes Water Trail Nominations Votes R120 Snake River (Owyhee Dam to state line) 3 R118 Malheur River 3 R122 Owhyee River (Lake Owyhee to Rome, near Hwy 95) 2 L157 Lake Owhyee 2
Boater survey results. Nominated Water Trail Additions Region 1 R59 Salmon River R5 Nehalem River B6 Siletz Bay Water Trail Planning Region 2 R49 Tualatin River R50 Clackamas River (River Mill Dam to Willamette River confluence R5 Nehalem River Region 3 R63 Yamhill River R66 North Santiam River R68 South Santiam River Region 4 R70 McKenzie River L58 Waldo Lake R81 North Middle Fork Willamette River Region 5 R45 & R46 Chetco River (from Boulder Creek to the mouth at Pacific Ocean) B10 Coos Bay R27 Umpqua River (mainstem from confluence of North and South Fork to mouth at Pacific Ocean) Region 6 R84 North Umpqua River R27 Umpqua River (from confluence of North and South Fork to mouth at Pacific Ocean) R43 Illinois River (Deer Creek to Agness near confluence with Rogue River) Region 7 R102 Umatilla River R103 North Fork John Day River R60 White River Region 8 R98 Crooked River R97 Metolius River L91 Hosmer Lake Region 9 R94 Williamson River Wood River L109 Upper Klamath Lake Region 10 R110 Grande Ronde River (Confluence with the Wallowa River to WA state line, near Troy) R114 Wallowa River (Minam to confluence with the Grande Ronde River) R100 John Day River (Source to Service Creek) Region 11 R120 Snake River (Owyhee Dam to state line) R122 Owhyee River (Lake Owyhee to Rome, near Hwy 95) L157 Lake Owhyee
Similar process used to identify potential Scenic Waterway study reaches.
Oregon Trails 2015: A Vision For The Future Identification of top funding need and management issues: Non-motorized boating facility provider survey Non-motorized boater survey Regional workshops
Funding Need Provider survey. Non-motorized boat launch facilities Restrooms Emergency response Docks for water access Signage Parking for cars without trailers
Funding Need Boater survey: Public access Online information Non-motorized areas Info, where to take out Water level reporting Parking for cars without trailers
Funding Need Public workshop voting process. Non-motorized Boater Planning Daytime Workshops (Providers) Evening Workshops (Public) Region 1 Top Funding Need Votes Top Funding Need Votes Public access to the water (developed or undeveloped) 5 Map of routes 3 Information available online 4 Public access to the water (developed or undeveloped) 2 Reprints of existing maps 4 Information available online 2 Top Funding Need Votes Region 2 Top Funding Need Votes Public access to the water (developed or undeveloped) 14 Restrooms 1 Non-motorized boat launch facilities 7 Campsites 1 Parking for cars without trailers 3 Designated water trails with signs 1 Region 3 Top Funding Need Votes Top Funding Need Votes Public access to the water (developed or undeveloped) 9 Public access to the water (developed or undeveloped) 8 Non-motorized boat launch facilities 6 Parking for cars without trailers 4 Parking for cars with trailers 3 Restrooms 3 Top Funding Need Votes Region 4 Top Funding Need Votes Public access to the water (developed or undeveloped) 5 Public access to the water (developed or undeveloped) 8 Non-motorized boat launch facilities 5 Non-motorized boat launch facilities 5 Waterway enforcement 4 Restrooms 2 Top Funding Need Votes Region 5 Top Funding Need Votes Public access to the water (developed or undeveloped) 8 Public access to the water (developed or undeveloped) 1 Designated water trails with signs 3 Signage 1 Docks for water access (near parking) 2 Non-motorized boat launch facilities 1 Top Funding Need Votes Region 6 Top Funding Need Votes Public access to the water (developed or undeveloped) 6 Public access to the water (developed or undeveloped) 7 Non-motorized boat launch facilities 4 Map of routes 4 Restrooms 4 Education/ safety signs 3 Top Funding Need Votes Region 7 Top Funding Need Votes No votes -Defer to survey results Public access to the water (developed or undeveloped) 7 Public access to the water (developed or undeveloped) Information available online 4 Areas without motorized boats Restrooms 3 Water level reporting (river, reservoir) Top Funding Need Votes Region 8 Top Funding Need Votes Public access to the water (developed or undeveloped) 10 Public access to the water (developed or undeveloped) 13 Information available online 3 Information available online 6 Areas without motorized boats 3 Parking for cars without trailers 5 Region 9 Top Funding Need Votes Top Funding Need Votes Public access to the water (developed or undeveloped) 7 Public access to the water (developed or undeveloped) 2 Non-motorized boat launch facilities 5 Map of routes 1 Map of routes 3 Campsites 1 Top Funding Need Votes Region 10 Top Funding Need Votes Public access to the water (developed or undeveloped) 5 Public access to the water (developed or undeveloped) 4 Disposal options, including for "carry out" waste (trash, sewage, etc.) 3 Areas without motorized boats 3 Designated water trails with signs 3 Restrooms 2 Region 11 Top Funding Need Votes Top Funding Need Votes No votes -Defer to survey results Public access to the water (developed or undeveloped) 5 Public access to the water (developed or undeveloped) Non-motorized boat launch facilities 3 Areas without motorized boats Information on where to take out 2 Information available online
Funding Need Public workshop voting process. Combined Top Non-motorized Boating Funding Need Total Votes Public access to the water (developed or undeveloped) (21 times identified as top 3 issue) 126 Non-motorized boat launch facilities (10) 36 Restrooms (6) 14 Information available online (5) 15 Map of routes (4) 11 Parking for cars without trailers (3) 12 Designated water trails with signs (3) 7 Public access to water (developed or undeveloped) Non-motorized boat launch facilities Restrooms
Funding Need
Management Issues Similar process used to identify top statewide nonmotorized boating management issues. Increased access for nonmotorized boating Top Statewide Non-motorized Boating Issues and Strategic Actions Lack of funding for nonmotorized boater facilities Lack of non-motorized boating maps and information Statewide Issue 1: Increased access for non-motorized boating
The 2014 Oregon Statewide Trail User Survey Non-motorized Trail User Survey Results
Non-motorized Trail User Survey Results Covered Trail Activities Walking/hiking Biking, singletrack Walking/hiking on ocean beach Snowshoeing Walking/running, dog on leash Cross-country skiing, groomed Biking, hard surface Cross-country skiing, ungroomed Running/ jogging Horseback riding Walking/ running, dog off-leash Inline/ roller skating, roller skiing Backpacking Skateboarding
Non-motorized Trail User Survey Results Probability (scientific) sample All persons in the SCORP survey data file who reported participating in 10 non-motorized trail activities. Convenience sample 102 clubs (user groups) in Oregon were contacted and asked to encourage survey participation by their members.
Number of Responses by Region Region Target Probability Completes Convenience Completes 1 150 165 43 2 150 225 585 3 150 277 264 4 150 46 160 5 150 72 33 6 150 98 138 7 150 114 13 8 150 135 571 9 150 64 26 10 150 149 42 11 150 32 1 Totals 1,650 1,377 1,876 Combined results for: Regions 9 & 11
Non-motorized Trail User Survey Results Data weighting Data weighted by age and gender distributions in the weighted SCORP sample of non-motorized trail users.
Summarize SCORP trail-related survey findings Non-motorized trail user demographic profiles. Age distribution Gender distribution Education distribution Race/ethnicity Income distribution
Summarize SCORP trail-related survey findings Non-motorized trail user demographic profiles. Lower trail participation by Hispanics in Oregon.
Summarize SCORP trail-related survey findings Non-motorized trail participation by county.
Results Non-motorized Trail User Survey Results Percent participated in various trail activities at least once in the past year. Walking/ hiking is top activity
Results Non-motorized Trail User Survey Results Number of days they participated in various trail activities in the past year. Walking/ hiking is top activity
Results Non-motorized Trail User Survey Results Hours per day spent on trails by activity. Backpacking and horseback riding highest percentages with six or more hours
Results Non-motorized Trail User Survey Results Eleven percent of respondents use recreation-oriented trails to walk or bike to work. The highest percentage is in Lane County (Eugene)
Results Non-motorized Trail User Survey Results Most day trips are within 30 miles of home Two-thirds of multiday trips were more than 60 miles away from home.
Results Non-motorized Trail User Survey Results Respondents reported their favorite activity Then reported trail preferences for that activity
Results Non-motorized Trail User Survey Results Dirt is preferred surface for all activities other than biking on hard surface trails.
Results Non-motorized Trail User Survey Results Many walkers prefer lengths of one to five miles. Other trail users prefer lengths of six or more miles.
Results Non-motorized Trail User Survey Results Priorities for additional trails both inside and outside communities. Trails for walking/ hiking were highest for both locations.
Results Non-motorized Trail User Survey Results Word of mouth is most frequent source of trail information Agency websites and maps, guidebooks, and other books also frequently used.
Oregon Non-motorized Trail User Expenditure and Economic Contribution User occasions are extrapolated from SCORP estimates by county. Regional expenditure is the product of expenditure per person per day and user occasions.
Oregon Non-motorized Trail User Expenditure and Economic Contribution Expenditure amounts were calculated for Oregon resident non-motorized trail users.
Oregon Non-motorized Trail User Expenditure and Economic Contribution Statewide, non-motorized trail use by Oregon residents contributes 35,320 jobs, $1.1 billion in labor income, and $1.7 billion in value added.
Oregon Non-motorized Trail User Expenditure and Economic Contribution Inclusion of out-of-state non-motorized trail users is estimated to add another 11% to in-state amounts (based on results from NVUM surveys and Washington state data).
Oregon Trails 2015: A Vision For The Future Identification of top funding need and management issues: Non-motorized trail facility provider survey Non-motorized trail survey Regional workshops
Funding Need Trail user survey: Repair major trail damage Protection of natural features Routine upkeep of the trails themselves Connecting trails to larger trail systems
Funding Need Public workshop voting process. Combined Top Non-motorized Trail Funding Need Total Votes Connecting trails into larger trail systems (16 times identified as top 3 issue) 125 Routine upkeep of the trails themselves (16) 98 Repair of major trail damage (9) 49 More trails for horeseback riders (6) 47 Protection of natural features including wildlife habitat (3) 17 More natural-surface trails for mountain bikers (2) 17 Connecting trails into larger trail systems Routine upkeep of the trails themselves Repair of major trail damage
Non-motorized Trail Management Issues More trails connecting towns/ public places Improved trail maintenance Ability to experience the natural environment
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