{"id":5355,"date":"2025-04-10T14:59:09","date_gmt":"2025-04-10T14:59:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/talbotthrive.org\/?page_id=5355"},"modified":"2025-04-10T15:41:14","modified_gmt":"2025-04-10T15:41:14","slug":"community-pulse-survey-results","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/talbotthrive.org\/it\/community-pulse-survey-results\/","title":{"rendered":"Risultati del sondaggio Community Pulse"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; admin_label=&#8221;Hero&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; min_height=&#8221;621px&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;90px||30px|&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; background_size=&#8221;initial&#8221; background_position=&#8221;top_left&#8221; background_repeat=&#8221;repeat&#8221; min_height=&#8221;370.5px&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;-32px|auto|49px|auto||&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;||15px|||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; custom_padding=&#8221;|||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; custom_padding__hover=&#8221;|||&#8221;][et_pb_slider _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; header_level=&#8221;h1&#8243; header_text_color=&#8221;#FFFFFF&#8221; header_font_size=&#8221;41px&#8221; width=&#8221;100%&#8221; module_alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; max_height=&#8221;224px&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_slide _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; header_text_color=&#8221;#FFFFFF&#8221; header_font_size=&#8221;53px&#8221; background_image=&#8221;https:\/\/talbotthrive.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/PulseSurveyCollage.jpg&#8221; background_enable_image=&#8221;on&#8221; filter_brightness=&#8221;103%&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; sticky_transition=&#8221;on&#8221;][\/et_pb_slide][\/et_pb_slider][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;||22px|||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h1 style=\"text-align: center;\">Community Pulse Survey<\/h1>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_divider _builder_version=&#8221;4.17.6&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_divider][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=&#8221;2_3,1_3&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.2&#8243; background_size=&#8221;initial&#8221; background_position=&#8221;top_left&#8221; background_repeat=&#8221;repeat&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;-32px|auto|49px|auto||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;2_3&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; custom_padding=&#8221;|||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; custom_padding__hover=&#8221;|||&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: left;\">As we continue to gather information from residents, here is a summary of key themes from the on-going <a href=\"https:\/\/talbotthrive.org\/survey\/\">Community Pulse Survey<\/a>. It&#8217;s not too late to submit your own responses!<\/h4>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_divider show_divider=&#8221;off&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; max_width=&#8221;100px&#8221; module_alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; animation_style=&#8221;zoom&#8221; animation_direction=&#8221;left&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_divider][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.2&#8243; text_font=&#8221;Montserrat|300|||||||&#8221; text_line_height=&#8221;1.8em&#8221; text_orientation=&#8221;center&#8221; max_width=&#8221;800%&#8221; module_alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; animation_direction=&#8221;left&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;]<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: left;\">Primary Concerns<\/h2>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: left;\">1.\u00a0 Speeding<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"text-align: left;\">Overwhelming concern across urban and rural areas.<\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: left;\">Common on state highways, rural roads, near schools, and in neighborhoods.<\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: left;\">Specific roads mentioned repeatedly: Washington St, Royal Oak Rd, Oxford Rd, Dutchmans Lane, Rt 50, Rt 33, Dover Rd.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h3>2. Lack of Sidewalks &amp; Bike Infrastructure<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Many neighborhoods lack continuous sidewalks, crosswalks, or bike lanes.<\/li>\n<li>Some sidewalks abruptly end or are obstructed.<\/li>\n<li>People are forced to walk on roads or in ditches.<\/li>\n<li>Rails-to-Trails praised, but connections and access points need improvement.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h3>3. Unsafe Intersections &amp; Visibility<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Intersections like Dutchmans &amp; Aurora, Rt 50 &amp; Dover Rd, Oxford Rd &amp; Bypass are called out as dangerous.<\/li>\n<li>Poor visibility due to shrubs, parked cars, or road design is a common issue.<\/li>\n<li>One-way stops and confusing layouts also noted.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h3>4. Aggressive &amp; Distracted Driving<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Frequent mention of drivers not stopping at signs\/lights.<\/li>\n<li>Tailgating, passing on the shoulder, and using phones while driving are big complaints.<\/li>\n<li>School zones and pickup\/drop-off times highlighted as problematic.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h2>Environmental &amp; Community Observations<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Several residents noted deep ditches, no shoulders, and narrow roads as physical dangers.<\/li>\n<li>Noise pollution and revving trucks also mentioned.<\/li>\n<li>A few emphasized that they live on quiet streets but feel cut off from walkable destinations due to surrounding road conditions.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h2>Positive Notes<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Some neighborhoods were described as safe, quiet, or low-traffic, especially cul-de-sacs, dead ends, and small communities.<\/li>\n<li>The Rails-to-Trails system received praise for walkability and safety (though noted as not ideal for cyclists due to frequent crossings).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.2&#8243; 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It&#8217;s not too late to submit your own responses!Primary Concerns 1.\u00a0 Speeding Overwhelming concern across urban and rural areas. Common on state highways, rural roads, near schools, and in neighborhoods. 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