Visitor survey (respondents)

Cape Hatteras Study
Visitor Intercept Survey
August 6, 2009
Version 4.7

Specification Key
Each question description is stored in a single table cell. The question name is located in the top
left corner, just below the horizontal bar, and the next question to be asked is located in the
bottom right hand corner of the cell.
The question text is located directly under the question name. If the question contains coded
responses (list type), then the responses are located below the question text.
Some notations or directives are located within the question description.
Instructions to the interviewer are enclosed in square brackets "[" and "]". Text within these
brackets should not be read aloud and is always capitalized.
Programming instructions are enclosed with angle brackets "<" and ">". These are instructions
used for programming the instrument. They include skip patterns, ranges, field lengths, field
types, and other instructions.
Question text can include fills. Fills are variables that are set earlier in the questionnaire and
used to complete later questions. Fills are enclosed with "{" and "}".
Q01 - Example question cell.
The plan does not affect the area where we are currently standing – it would still be open to .
But it would potentially affect these areas [POINT TO AFFECTED AREAS – WILL VARY
OVER SEASON]. If the plan on this map had been in place before you made any plans or
reservations for this trip and before you put down any money on deposits, how likely would you
still have taken this trip? Would you say very likely, somewhat likely, somewhat unlikely, or
very unlikely?
1
2
3
4
-9
-7

VERY LIKELY
SOMEWHAT LIKELY
SOMEWHAT UNLIKELY
VERY UNLIKELY
DON'T KNOW
REFUSE

Q02

Status Codes
Each interview must have a final status code (record of call(ROC)). Final codes start with a "2".
Records with a final status code cannot be reopened.
102 – pending breakoff (this is an interim code, interview may be reopened)
200 – completed interview
201 – completed refusal questions
202 – break-off: not complete (this would be if they were doing an interview, it starting raining,
and they never got back with the person, for example)
203 – break-off: refused (this would be if the person decided they didn’t want to do anymore)
204 – Other (interviewer should clarify in the ROC notes.)
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PreSurvey Questions

PreFirstGroup
[ANSWER "YES" IF THIS IS THE FIRST GROUP OF THIS SEGMENT]
1
2

YES
NO

< If {PreFirstGroup} = "2" then goto PreSegment;>
PreWeather

PreWeather
[ENTER CURRENT WEATHER CONDITIONS]
1
2
3
4
5
6

SUNNY
PARTLY CLOUDY
OVERCAST
RAINY
T'STORM
WINDY
PreTemperature

PreTemperature (F)
[ENTER CURRENT TEMPERATURE]
1
<30
2
30-40
3
40-50
4
50-60
5
60-70
6
70-80
7
80-90
8
90-100
9
100+
PreGroupCount

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PreGroupCount
[ENTER NUMBER OF GROUPS IN CURRENT SEGMENT]

PreSegmentConfirm
SegNotFound
[Segment {PreSegment} NOT FOUND. PLEASE ENTER A SEGMENT BETWEEN 1 AND
168, WITHOUT LEADING 0s OR SPACES]
PreSegment

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PreSegmentConfirm
[YOU HAVE SELECTED SEGMENT {PreSegment} {SegmentName}.
IS THIS CORRECT?]

1
2

YES
NO

< If {PreSegment Confirm} = "2" then goto PreSegment;>
PreComp

PreComp
<
SET {RANDVERSION} = "{PARM4}";
If {RANDVERSION} = "1" and {AffectedA} = "1" then SET {D10Fill} = "it would be closed
to vehicles";
If {RANDVERSION} = "1" and {AffectedA} = "2" then SET {D10Fill} = " ";
If {RANDVERSION} = "1" and {AffectedA} = "3" then SET {D10Fill} = "it would be open to
vehicles";
If {RANDVERSION} = "2" and {AffectedB} = "1" then SET {D10Fill} = "During this season,
the plan affects the area where we are currently standing -- it would be closed to vehicles";
If {RANDVERSION} = "2" and {AffectedB} = "2" then SET {D10Fill} = " During this season,
the plan would not affect the area where we are currently standing ";
If {RANDVERSION} = "2" and {AffectedB} = "3" then SET {D10Fill} = " During this season,
the plan affects the area where we are currently standing – it would be open to vehicles";
SET {CostFill} = " ";
IF {PARM3} = "1" THEN SET {CostFill} = "$10 ";
IF {PARM3} = "2" THEN SET {CostFill} = "$25 ";
IF {PARM3} = "3" THEN SET {CostFill} = "$100";
set {IntStart}=now();
set {CurrentMonth} = DatePart("m", "{IntStart}");
OutputVars(IntStart, CurrentMonth, CostFill, RANDVERSION, PARM3, PARM4);
INTRO00

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INTRODUCTION. DET
INTRO00
Hi, my name is {FINAME}. I work for Research Triangle Institute, a nonprofit research
institute located in Raleigh, North Carolina. We are conducting an interview to help the National
Park Service understand how different park management decisions affect people’s visits to Cape
Hatteras National Seashore.
INTRO01
INTRO01
According to my instructions, I need to interview the person in your group who is at least 18
years old and has the next birthday. Who is that?
[NEXT BIRTHDAY IS DETERMINED BY…]
INTRO02
INTRO02
The interview should take about 20 minutes. All of your answers are completely voluntary and
you can stop at any time. However, since we are only talking to a sample of visitors, each survey
is very important.
We do not need your name or any other personal information that could identify you, so your
answers will be anonymous. Here is a card with the telephone number for the study manager and
the people at RTI’s office who protect the rights of people who participate in research studies if
you have any questions.
Also, I need to make you aware that the Paperwork Reduction Act requires approval of all
federal government surveys by the Office of Management and Budget. This survey has been
approved under this Act. The Office of Management and Budget control number and expiration
date are available at your request. Additional information about this survey and its approval is
available at your request.
IntroA01
IntroA01
Okay, let’s get started.
[CHECK YES IF THEY ALLOW THE INTERVIEW TO START, CHECK NO IF THEY
REFUSE]
1
2

YES
NO

IntroB01

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IntroB01 [FOR NON-RESPONSE BIAS ANALYSIS--ASKED OF REFUSERS]
Even a few questions would help us make sure we have a representative sample. For our records,
do you currently live in the United States?
1
2
-9
-7

YES
NO

DON'T KNOW
REFUSE

INTROB02
IntroB02 [FOR NON-RESPONSE BIAS ANALYSIS--ASKED OF REFUSERS]
What is your primary residence zip code?

INTROC01
IntroB03 [FOR NON-RESPONSE BIAS ANALYSIS--ASKED OF REFUSERS]
What country do you live in?
1
2
99
-9
-7

UNITED STATES
CANADA
OTHER

DON'T KNOW
REFUSE

INTROC01
IntroB03Specify [FOR NON-RESPONSE BIAS ANALYSIS--ASKED OF REFUSERS]
(What country do you live in?)
[SPECIFY COUNTRY]

IntroC01
IntroC01 [FOR NON-RESPONSE BIAS ANALYSIS--ASKED OF REFUSERS]
And one more question -- have you ever driven or gone for a ride in a vehicle on the beach here
in Cape Hatteras National Seashore?
1
2
-9
-7

YES
NO
DON'T KNOW
REFUSE
E01

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SECTION A. DETERMINE APPROPRIATE SURVEY
A01
Do you live in the United States?
1
2
-9
-7

YES

NO
DON'T KNOW
REFUSE
A01b

A01a
What is your primary residence zip code?
< IF {#A01a} = 27915 or {#A01a} = 27920 or {#A01a} = 27927 or {#A01a} = 27936 or
{#A01a} = 27943 or {#A01a} = 27948 or {#A01a} = 27949 or {#A01a} = 27953 or {#A01a} =
27954 or {#A01a} = 27959 or {#A01a} = 27960 or {#A01a} = 27968 or {#A01a} = 27972 or
{#A01a} = 27978 or {#A01a} = 27981 or {#A01a} = 27982 THEN GOTO D01Years;
INTEGER, RANGE: 00001 – 99999, -7 -9>
A02
A01b
What country do you live in?
1
2
99
-9
-7

UNITED STATES < IF A01b = 1 THEN GOTO A01a>
CANADA
OTHER

DON'T KNOW
REFUSE
A02

A01bSpecify
(What country do you live in?)
[SPECIFY COUNTRY]

A02

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A02
On this trip, are you staying overnight away from home? (Home is defined as your primary
residence.)
[IF DON'T KNOW OR REFUSED YOU MAY ASK (The survey questions are a little different
for people staying overnight and people on day trips. Are you staying overnight away from your
primary residence?)]
1
2

YES
NO

B03

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SECTION B. SURVEY OUT-OF-TOWN VISITORS ON OVERNIGHT TRIPS \ OUTOF-TOWN RESIDENTS ON A DAY TRIPS
B03
Is this your first trip to Cape Hatteras National Seashore?
1
2
-9
-7

YES

NO
DON'T KNOW
REFUSE
B04

B04
How many trips have you made to the whole Outer Banks area so far this year, including parts of
the Outer Banks north of Cape Hatteras National Seashore?
[FOR DON'T KNOW, ENTER -9
FOR REFUSED, ENTER -7]

B05
B05
How many of these trips included a visit to some part of Cape Hatteras National Seashore? Only
count visits to the National Seashore, not visits to other beaches on the Outer Banks.
[FOR DON'T KNOW, ENTER -9
FOR REFUSED, ENTER -7]
QxQ – CAPE HATTERAS NATIONAL SEASHORE INCLUDES THE LAND SOUTH OF
WHALEBONE JUNCTION AND NAGS HEAD, BETWEEN RAMP 2 AND RAMP 72.
{#B04} THEN GOTO B05ERROR>
B06
B05ERROR
[ERROR, THE RESPONSE TO B05 MUST BE LESS THAN OR EQUAL TO B04]
B04

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B06
How many trips did you make to Cape Hatteras National Seashore in 2008?
[FOR DON'T KNOW, ENTER -9
FOR REFUSED, ENTER -7]

B06b
B06b
How many trips did you make to Cape Hatteras National Seashore in 2007?
[FOR DON'T KNOW, ENTER -9
FOR REFUSED, ENTER -7]

B06d
B06d
Are you planning to make any more trips to Cape Hatteras National Seashore in 2009 (2010)?
1
2
-9
-7

YES

NO
DON'T KNOW
REFUSE
B07

B06e
How many more trips do you think you will make to Cape Hatteras National Seashore in 2009
(2010)?
[FOR DON'T KNOW, ENTER -9
FOR REFUSED, ENTER -7]

B07
B07
In the last 10 years, how many years have you made at least one trip to Cape Hatteras National
Seashore? Again, only count visits to the National Seashore, not visits to other beaches on the
Outer Banks.
[FOR DON'T KNOW, ENTER -9
FOR REFUSED, ENTER -7]

B08
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B08
How likely are you to visit the Cape Hatteras National Seashore next year? Would you say very
likely, somewhat likely, somewhat unlikely, or very unlikely?
1
2
3
4
-9
-7

VERY LIKELY
SOMEWHAT LIKELY
SOMEWHAT UNLIKELY
VERY UNLIKELY
DON'T KNOW
REFUSE
B08a

B08a
Now we want to describe some plans to manage vehicles on the beach in Cape Hatteras National
Seashore.
Before you arrived at Cape Hatteras National Seashore for this trip, did you know that some
beaches at Cape Hatteras National Seashore were open to vehicles?
1
2
-9
-7

YES

NO
DON'T KNOW
REFUSE
B08Comp

B08b
Before you arrived at Cape Hatteras National Seashore for this trip, did you know that certain
parts of the seashore that have been open to vehicles in the past are now closed to vehicles during
parts of the spring, summer and fall?
1
2
-9
-7

YES

NO
DON'T KNOW
REFUSE
B08Comp

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B08c
How would you say the uncertainty about whether specific parts of the seashore would be open
to vehicles affected you when you started planning for this trip? Would you say that because of
the uncertainty you made plans further in advance, the uncertainty did not affect your planning
for this trip, or you made your plans closer to the time of your trip?
1
2
3
-9
-7

FURTHER IN ADVANCE
DIDN'T AFFECT
MADE PLANS CLOSER TO THE TIME OF THE TRIP
DON'T KNOW
REFUSE
B08d

B08d
Did you get any information on beach closings before you made this trip?
1
2
-9
-7

YES

NO
DON'T KNOW
REFUSE
B08Comp

B08e
Did you get your information about beach closings from the Cape Hatteras National Seashore
website, by calling the National Seashore, from another website, from friends, or from another
source?
1
2
3
4
5
-9
-7

CAPE HATTERAS WEBSITE
CALLING CAPE HATTERAS PARK OFFICE
ANOTHER WEBSITE
FRIENDS
ANOTHER SOURCE
DON'T KNOW
REFUSE
B08Comp

B08Comp
< IF {RANDVERSION} = "2" then goto B13INFO>

NOTE TO REVIEWERS:
*Respondents randomly assigned either Version A (#9 - 12) or Version B (#13-14 )*
B08INF0

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B08INFO
Here is a map of Cape Hatteras National Seashore. During different times of the year, parts of
the seashore may be closed to safeguard the nesting areas of various species of protected sea
turtles and shorebirds. Managing the area for visitors can be difficult because the park does not
know in advance where the shorebirds and sea turtles will nest and when different parts of the
beach will need to be closed.
Suppose that under a new plan to manage beach driving the areas in green would be open to
vehicles and pedestrians. The green areas would be managed like they currently are. If protected
birds or turtles nest on the beach, part or all of the green areas could be closed. If a section of the
beach is closed to protect the nests of shorebirds, which usually happens in the spring and early
summer, the section of beach will stay closed until mid-July at the earliest or until the birds learn
to fly. Turtle nests usually hatch from late-July until late-October. The park monitors the nests
and provides weekly updates on which sections of beach are open or closed.
All the areas in blue would be open for pedestrians only. The light blue areas are resource areas
designated to support protected birds. Similar to the green areas, if birds nest in these areas, the
areas may close to pedestrians during parts of the spring and summer.
(The dark blue areas are high visitation areas.)
We are here [POINT TO MAP].
[WE ARE ASKING ABOUT THIS TRIP ONLY, SO THE MAPS REPRESENT WHAT THE
BEACH WOULD LOOK LIKE RIGHT NOW]
QxQ - If people want to know if the beach would be closed all year, tell them that we are only
asking about this trip, we are not asking about trips later in the year.

[SKIP to question B11 if the area where the respondent is standing will be affected by the
alternative.]
B09

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B09
During this season, the plan does not affect management of the area where we are currently
standing. It would affect the light blue areas, which would be closed to vehicles even if there
were no nests. It would also affect the dark green areas on Ocracoke, which would be open to
vehicles during this season if there were no nests.
If the plan on this map had been in place *before* you made any plans or reservations for this
trip and before you put down any money on deposits, how likely is it that you would still have
taken this trip? Would you say very likely, somewhat likely, somewhat unlikely, or very
unlikely?
1
2
3
4
-9
-7

VERY LIKELY
SOMEWHAT LIKELY
SOMEWHAT UNLIKELY
VERY UNLIKELY
DON'T KNOW
REFUSE

B10
B10
What do you think you most likely would have done instead? Would you go to another part of
the Outer Banks, go to a different beach in North Carolina, go to a different beach outside North
Carolina, go somewhere else-but not an ocean beach, or stay home?
1
2
3
4
5
-9
-7

GO TO ANOTHER PART OF THE OUTER BANKS
GO TO A DIFFERENT BEACH IN NORTH CAROLINA
GO TO A DIFFERENT BEACH OUTSIDE NORTH CAROLINA
GO SOMEWHERE ELSE, BUT NOT AN OCEAN BEACH
STAY HOME
DON'T KNOW
REFUSE
B10b

B10b
Under this plan, when no protected birds or turtles are nesting, all the areas in blue would be
closed to vehicles all year and all the areas in green would be open to vehicles all year. Do you
think you would have taken more trips to Cape Hatteras National Seashore, fewer trips, or the
same number as you plan to in 2009 (2010)?
1
2
3
-9
-7

I WOULD HAVE TAKEN MORE TRIPS
I WOULD HAVE TAKEN THE SAME NUMBER
I WOULD HAVE TAKEN FEWER TRIPS
DON'T KNOW
REFUSE
B15Adults

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B11
During this season, the plan affects the area where we are currently standing – {D10Fill: “It
would be closed to vehicles” OR “It would be open to vehicles”}. If the plan on this map had
been in place *before* you made any plans or reservations and before you put down any money
on deposits for this trip, how likely is it that you would still have taken this trip? Would you say
very likely, somewhat likely, somewhat unlikely, or very unlikely?
1
2
3
4
-9
-7

VERY LIKELY
SOMEWHAT LIKELY
SOMEWHAT UNLIKELY
VERY UNLIKELY
DON'T KNOW
REFUSE

B12
B12
What do you think you most likely would have done instead? Would you go to another part of
the Outer Banks, go to a different beach in North Carolina, go to a different beach outside North
Carolina, go somewhere else-but not an ocean beach, or stay home?
1
2
3
4
5
-9
-7

GO TO ANOTHER PART OF THE OUTER BANKS
GO TO A DIFFERENT BEACH IN NORTH CAROLINA
GO TO A DIFFERENT BEACH OUTSIDE NORTH CAROLINA
GO SOMEWHERE ELSE, BUT NOT AN OCEAN BEACH
STAY HOME
DON'T KNOW
REFUSE
B12b

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B12b
Under this plan, when no protected birds or turtles are nesting all the areas in blue would be
closed to vehicles all year and all the areas in green would be open to vehicles all year. Do you
think you would have taken more trips to Cape Hatteras National Seashore, fewer trips, or the
same number as you plan to in 2009 (2010)?
1
2
3
-9
-7

I WOULD HAVE TAKEN MORE TRIPS
I WOULD HAVE TAKEN THE SAME NUMBER
I WOULD HAVE TAKEN FEWER TRIPS
DON'T KNOW
REFUSE
B15Adults

B13Info
Here is a map of Cape Hatteras National Seashore. During different times of the year, parts of
the seashore may be closed to safeguard the nesting areas of various species of protected sea
turtles and shorebirds. Managing the area for visitors can be difficult because the park does not
know in advance where the shorebirds and sea turtles will nest and when different parts of the
beach will need to be closed.
[THE FOLLOWING TEXT WILL DIFFER DEPENDING ON THE TIME OF YEAR]
Suppose that under a new plan to manage beach driving, the light blue areas on the map would
be open to pedestrians, but not vehicles. The dark blue areas would be open to pedestrians only
but no vehicles during most of the spring, summer and fall, and open to vehicles when visitation
is lower. The areas in green would be open to vehicles and pedestrians year round.
If protected birds or turtles nest on the beach, part or all of an area could be closed. If a section of
the beach is closed to protect the nests of shorebirds, which usually happens in the spring and
early summer, the section of beach will stay closed until mid-July at the earliest or until the birds
learn to fly. Turtle nests usually hatch from late-July until late-October. The park monitors the
nests and provides weekly updates on whether the sections of beach are open or closed.
The purple areas will be closed in mid-March as they are under the current rules. They would be
opened up to pedestrians and vehicles on August 1 or 2 weeks after the last birds learn how to
fly, whichever is later, unless the park can create paths for pedestrians and/or vehicles. Under the
new plan the park would work to maintain more pedestrian and vehicle access to these areas than
there is currently by building pedestrian trails, vehicle corridors, building new vehicle access
ramps and allowing water taxis to service inaccessible areas. Even with these measures, there is
no guarantee that the purple areas would be open during the spring and summer, but with the
park’s actions there would be a better chance for pedestrian and/or vehicle access to parts of the
areas that are under current management.
B13

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B13
We are here. [POINT TO LOCATION ON MAP] {D10Fill: “This area is closed to vehicles”
OR “This area is open to vehicles”}.
Suppose you had this information *before* you made any plans or reservations and before you
put down any money on deposits for this trip. How likely would you still have taken this trip?
Would you say very likely, somewhat likely, somewhat unlikely, or very unlikely?
1
2
3
4
-9
-7

VERY LIKELY
SOMEWHAT LIKELY
SOMEWHAT UNLIKELY
VERY UNLIKELY
DON'T KNOW
REFUSE

B14
B14
What do you think you most likely would have done instead? Would you go to another part of
the Outer Banks, go to a different beach in North Carolina, go to a different beach outside North
Carolina, go somewhere else-but not an ocean beach, or stay home?
1
2
3
4
5
-9
-7

GO TO ANOTHER PART OF THE OUTER BANKS
GO TO A DIFFERENT BEACH IN NORTH CAROLINA
GO TO A DIFFERENT BEACH OUTSIDE NORTH CAROLINA
GO SOMEWHERE ELSE, BUT NOT AN OCEAN BEACH
STAY HOME
DON'T KNOW
REFUSE
B14b

B14b
Under this plan, the areas in purple would be open for pedestrian and vehicle access more days
during the spring, summer, and fall. Do you think you would have taken more trips to Cape
Hatteras National Seashore, fewer trips or the same number as you plan to in 2009 (2010)?
1
2
3
-9
-7

I WOULD HAVE TAKEN MORE TRIPS
I WOULD HAVE TAKEN THE SAME NUMBER
I WOULD HAVE TAKEN FEWER TRIPS
DON'T KNOW
REFUSE
B15Adults

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B15Adults
Now we have a few questions about your current trip.
How many adults 18 and over are {B15Fill "staying with you in the same house, campsite, or
hotel room" OR " traveling with you on this trip today "}?
[FOR DON'T KNOW, ENTER -9
FOR REFUSED, ENTER -7]

B15Children
B15Children
How many children are {B15Fill "staying with you in the same house, campsite, or hotel room"
OR " traveling with you on this trip today "}
[PEOPLE 17 AND UNDER ARE CONSIDERED CHILDREN
FOR DON'T KNOW, ENTER -9
FOR REFUSED, ENTER -7]

B15Comp
B15Comp
< If {A02} = "2" then goto B19a; >
B16
B16
How many nights will you spend on the Outer Banks during this trip?
[FOR DON'T KNOW, ENTER -9
FOR REFUSED, ENTER -7]

B16Month
B16Month
What date did this trip start?
[ENTER MONTH ON THIS SCREEN AND DAY ON THE NEXT SCREEN
FOR DON'T KNOW, ENTER -9
FOR REFUSED, ENTER -7]

B16Day
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B16Day
(What date did this trip start?)
[ENTER DAY ON THIS SCREEN
FOR DON'T KNOW, ENTER -9
FOR REFUSED, ENTER -7]

B17
B17
What village are you staying in? [READ LIST CHECK ONLY ONE RESPONSE]
Is it Rodanthe, Waves, Salvo, Avon, Buxton, Frisco, Hatteras, Ocracoke, Kitty Hawk or Nags
Head, Southern Shores or Duck, Corolla or areas north of Corolla, Manteo or Roanoke Island, or
other?
1
2
3
2
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
99
-9
-7

RODANTHE
WAVES
SALVO
AVON
BUXTON
FRISCO
HATTERAS
OCRACOKE
KITTY HAWK OR NAGS HEAD
SOUTHERN SHORES OR DUCK
COROLLA OR AREAS NORTH OF COROLLA
MANTEO OR ROANOKE ISLAND
OTHER
DON'T KNOW
REFUSE
B18

B17Specify
(What village are you staying in?)
[SPECIFY VILLAGE]

B18

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B18
What type of lodging are you staying in? [READ LIST, CHECK ONLY ONE RESPONSE]
Is it a Hotel/motel/rental condo, or timeshare, Bed and breakfast, Your own vacation home,
A house you rented, Campground, With friends or family who live here, In vacation house
belonging to friends or family, or Other?
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
99
-9
-7

HOTEL/MOTEL/RENTAL CONDO, OR TIMESHARE
BED AND BREAKFAST
YOUR OWN VACATION HOME
A HOUSE YOU RENTED
CAMPGROUND
WITH FRIENDS OR FAMILIY WHO LIVE HERE
IN VACATION HOUSE BELONGING TO FRIENDS OR FAMILY
OTHER
< If {B18} = "99" then goto B18Specify>
DON'T KNOW
REFUSE

< ATextFSize=(07,10);>
B19a
B18Specify
(What lodging are you staying in?)
[SPECIFY LODGING]

B19a
B19a
Now we have some questions about places you have visited or plan to visit on this trip or have
visited in the past.
Have you visited the area north of Oregon Inlet and vehicle ramp 4 already on this trip or, if not,
do you plan to visit the area later in your trip?
[SHOW PICTURE OF PLACES LABELED INCLUDING SECTIONS OF BEACH,
READING THROUGH LIST WHILE POINTING TO MAP]
1
2
3
-9
-7

YES, I HAVE VISITED THE AREA ALREADY
NO, BUT I PLAN TO VISIT THE AREA ON THIS TRIP
NO, AND I DON’T PLAN TO VISIT THE AREA ON THIS TRIP
DON'T KNOW
REFUSE

< If {B19a} = "1" or {B19a} = "2" then goto B19B>
B20a
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B20a
Have you ever been to the …
Area north of Oregon Inlet and vehicle ramp 4?
1
2
-9
-7

YES
NO
DON'T KNOW
REFUSE
B19b

B19b
Have you visited the point of Oregon Inlet (south of vehicle ramp 4) already on this trip or, if
not, do you plan to visit the area later in your trip?
[SHOW PICTURE OF PLACES LABELED INCLUDING SECTIONS OF BEACH,
READING THROUGH LIST WHILE POINTING TO MAP]
1
2
3
-9
-7

YES, I HAVE VISITED THE AREA ALREADY
NO, BUT I PLAN TO VISIT THE AREA ON THIS TRIP
NO, AND I DON’T PLAN TO VISIT THE AREA ON THIS TRIP
DON'T KNOW
REFUSE

< If {B19b} = "1" or {B19b} = "2" then goto B19c>
B20b
B20b
Have you ever been to …
The point of Oregon Inlet (south of vehicle ramp 4)?
1
2
-9
-7

YES
NO
DON'T KNOW
REFUSE
B19c

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B19c
Have you visited the Rodanthe to Buxton area already on this trip or, if not, do you plan to visit
the area later in your trip?
[PRONOUNCED “ROW DAN THEE”
SHOW PICTURE OF PLACES LABELED INCLUDING SECTIONS OF BEACH, READING
THROUGH LIST WHILE POINTING TO MAP]
1
2
3
-9
-7

YES, I HAVE VISITED THE AREA ALREADY
NO, BUT I PLAN TO VISIT THE AREA ON THIS TRIP
NO, AND I DON’T PLAN TO VISIT THE AREA ON THIS TRIP
DON'T KNOW
REFUSE

< If {B19c} = "1" or {B19c} = "2" then goto B19d>
B20c
B20c
Have you ever been to …
Rodanthe to Buxton?
[PRONOUNCED “ROW DAN THEE”]
1
2
-9
-7

YES
NO
DON'T KNOW
REFUSE
B19d

B19d
Have you visited the ocean side of Hatteras Island *north* of the Cape Hatteras Lighthouse to
Buxton already on this trip or, if not, do you plan to visit the area later in your trip?
[SHOW PICTURE OF PLACES LABELED INCLUDING SECTIONS OF BEACH,
READING THROUGH LIST WHILE POINTING TO MAP]
1
2
3
-9
-7

YES, I HAVE VISITED THE AREA ALREADY
NO, BUT I PLAN TO VISIT THE AREA ON THIS TRIP
NO, AND I DON’T PLAN TO VISIT THE AREA ON THIS TRIP
DON'T KNOW
REFUSE

< If {B19d} = "1" or {B19d} = "2" then goto B19e>
B20d

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B20d
Have you ever been to …
Ocean side of Hatteras Island *north* of the Cape Hatteras Lighthouse to Buxton?
1
2
-9
-7

YES
NO
DON'T KNOW
REFUSE
B19e

B19e
Have you visited the Ocean side of Hatteras Island *south* of the Cape Hatteras Lighthouse to
Cape Point already on this trip or, if not, do you plan to visit the area later in your trip?
[SHOW PICTURE OF PLACES LABELED INCLUDING SECTIONS OF BEACH,
READING THROUGH LIST WHILE POINTING TO MAP]
1
2
3
-9
-7

YES, I HAVE VISITED THE AREA ALREADY
NO, BUT I PLAN TO VISIT THE AREA ON THIS TRIP
NO, AND I DON’T PLAN TO VISIT THE AREA ON THIS TRIP
DON'T KNOW
REFUSE

B20e
B20e
Have you ever been to …
Ocean side of Hatteras Island *south* of the Cape Hatteras Lighthouse to Cape Point?
1
2
-9
-7

YES
NO
DON'T KNOW
REFUSE
B19f

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B19f
Have you visited the Cape Point area already on this trip or, if not, do you plan to visit the area
later in your trip?
[SHOW PICTURE OF PLACES LABELED INCLUDING SECTIONS OF BEACH,
READING THROUGH LIST WHILE POINTING TO MAP]
1
2
3
-9
-7

YES, I HAVE VISITED THE AREA ALREADY
NO, BUT I PLAN TO VISIT THE AREA ON THIS TRIP
NO, AND I DON’T PLAN TO VISIT THE AREA ON THIS TRIP
DON'T KNOW
REFUSE

B20f
B20f
Have you ever been to …
Cape Point area?
1
2
-9
-7

YES
NO
DON'T KNOW
REFUSE
B19g

B19g
Have you visited the area from South Beach to the last vehicle access ramp on Hatteras Island
(ramp 55) already on this trip or, if not, do you plan to visit the area later in your trip?
[SHOW PICTURE OF PLACES LABELED INCLUDING SECTIONS OF BEACH,
READING THROUGH LIST WHILE POINTING TO MAP]
1
2
3
-9
-7

YES, I HAVE VISITED THE AREA ALREADY
NO, BUT I PLAN TO VISIT THE AREA ON THIS TRIP
NO, AND I DON’T PLAN TO VISIT THE AREA ON THIS TRIP
DON'T KNOW
REFUSE

B20g

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B20g
Have you ever been to …
South Beach to the last vehicle access ramp on Hatteras Island (ramp 55)?
1
2
-9
-7

YES
NO
DON'T KNOW
REFUSE
B19h

B19h
Have you visited Hatteras Inlet at the end of Hatteras Island already on this trip or, if not, do you
plan to visit the area later in your trip?
[SHOW PICTURE OF PLACES LABELED INCLUDING SECTIONS OF BEACH,
READING THROUGH LIST WHILE POINTING TO MAP]
1
2
3
-9
-7

YES, I HAVE VISITED THE AREA ALREADY
NO, BUT I PLAN TO VISIT THE AREA ON THIS TRIP
NO, AND I DON’T PLAN TO VISIT THE AREA ON THIS TRIP
DON'T KNOW
REFUSE

B20h
B20h
Have you ever been to …
Hatteras Inlet at the end of Hatteras Island
1
2
-9
-7

YES
NO
DON'T KNOW
REFUSE
B19i

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B19i
Have you visited North Ocracoke Spit, which is the south side of Hatteras Inlet on Ocracoke
Island already on this trip or, if not, do you plan to visit the area later in your trip?
[SHOW PICTURE OF PLACES LABELED INCLUDING SECTIONS OF BEACH,
READING THROUGH LIST WHILE POINTING TO MAP]
1
2
3
-9
-7

YES, I HAVE VISITED THE AREA ALREADY
NO, BUT I PLAN TO VISIT THE AREA ON THIS TRIP
NO, AND I DON’T PLAN TO VISIT THE AREA ON THIS TRIP
DON'T KNOW
REFUSE

B20i
B20i
Have you ever been to …
North Ocracoke Spit, which is the south side of Hatteras Inlet on Ocracoke Island?
1
2
-9
-7

YES
NO
DON'T KNOW
REFUSE
B19j

B19j
Have you visited Ocracoke from vehicle ramp 59 south to vehicle ramp 72 already on this trip
or, if not, do you plan to visit the area later in your trip?
[SHOW PICTURE OF PLACES LABELED INCLUDING SECTIONS OF BEACH,
READING THROUGH LIST WHILE POINTING TO MAP]
1
2
3
-9
-7

YES, I HAVE VISITED THE AREA ALREADY
NO, BUT I PLAN TO VISIT THE AREA ON THIS TRIP
NO, AND I DON’T PLAN TO VISIT THE AREA ON THIS TRIP
DON'T KNOW
REFUSE

B20j

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B20j
Have you ever been to …
Ocracoke from vehicle ramp 59 south to vehicle ramp 72?
1
2
-9
-7

YES
NO
DON'T KNOW
REFUSE
B19k

B19k
Have you visited the area from Ramp 72 to South Point at the end of Ocracoke Island already on
this trip or, if not, do you plan to visit the area later in your trip?
[SHOW PICTURE OF PLACES LABELED INCLUDING SECTIONS OF BEACH,
READING THROUGH LIST WHILE POINTING TO MAP]
1
2
3
-9
-7

YES, I HAVE VISITED THE AREA ALREADY
NO, BUT I PLAN TO VISIT THE AREA ON THIS TRIP
NO, AND I DON’T PLAN TO VISIT THE AREA ON THIS TRIP
DON'T KNOW
REFUSE

B20k
B20k
Have you ever been to …
Ramp 72 to South Point at the end of Ocracoke Island?
1
2
-9
-7

YES
NO
DON'T KNOW
REFUSE
B19l

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B19l
Have you visited the Sound side of Cape Hatteras already on this trip or, if not, do you plan to
visit the area later in your trip?
[SHOW PICTURE OF PLACES LABELED INCLUDING SECTIONS OF BEACH,
READING THROUGH LIST WHILE POINTING TO MAP]
1
2
3
-9
-7

YES, I HAVE VISITED THE AREA ALREADY
NO, BUT I PLAN TO VISIT THE AREA ON THIS TRIP
NO, AND I DON’T PLAN TO VISIT THE AREA ON THIS TRIP
DON'T KNOW
REFUSE

B20l
B20l
Have you ever been to …
The Sound side of Cape Hatteras?
1
2
-9
-7

YES
NO
DON'T KNOW
REFUSE
B19m

B19m
Are there any other parts of the National Seashore that you have already visited on this trip or
that you plan to visit later in your trip?
[SHOW PICTURE OF PLACES LABELED INCLUDING SECTIONS OF BEACH,
READING THROUGH LIST WHILE POINTING TO MAP]
1
2
3
-9
-7

YES, I HAVE VISITED OTHER AREAS ALREADY
NO, BUT I PLAN TO VISIT OTHER AREAS ON THIS TRIP
NO, AND I DON’T PLAN TO VISIT THE AREA ON THIS TRIP
DON'T KNOW
REFUSE

B21a

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B19Specify
(On this trip have you visited any other parts of the National Seashore?)
[SPECIFY PLACES ON THE OUTER BANKS WHERE THEY HAVE VISITED SO FAR]

B21a
B21a
What activities have you done so far on this trip?
Pier fishing?
1
2
-9
-7

YES
NO
DON'T KNOW
REFUSE
B21b

B21b
(What activities have you done so far on this trip?)
Beach fishing?
1
2
-9
-7

YES
NO
DON'T KNOW
REFUSE
B21c

B21c
(What activities have you done so far on this trip?)
Charter (offshore) fishing?
1
2
-9
-7

YES
NO
DON'T KNOW
REFUSE
B21d

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B21d
(What activities have you done so far on this trip?)
Swimming, sunbathing, or enjoying the beach?
1
2
-9
-7

YES
NO
DON'T KNOW
REFUSE
B21e

B21e
(What activities have you done so far on this trip?)
Surfing or kite-surfing?
1
2
-9
-7

YES
NO
DON'T KNOW
REFUSE
B21f

B21f
(What activities have you done so far on this trip?)
Birdwatching/wildlife-viewing?
1
2
-9
-7

YES
NO
DON'T KNOW
REFUSE
B21g

B21g
(What activities have you done so far on this trip?)
Take a ferry?
1
2
-9
-7

YES
NO
DON'T KNOW
REFUSE
B21h

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B21h
(What activities have you done so far on this trip?)
Visit the Cape Hatteras Lighthouse or Bodie Island Lighthouse?
1
2
-9
-7

YES
NO
DON'T KNOW
REFUSE
B21i

B21i
(What activities have you done so far on this trip?)
Visit historic sites in Cape Hatteras National Seashore?
1
2
-9
-7

YES
NO
DON'T KNOW
REFUSE
B21j

B21j
(What activities have you done so far on this trip?)
Canoeing, kayaking, or sailing?
1
2
-9
-7

YES
NO
DON'T KNOW
REFUSE
B21k

B21k
(What activities have you done so far on this trip?)
Driving on the beach during the day?
YES
NO
-9
DON'T KNOW
-7
REFUSE
< SET B22Fill = " ";
IF B21k =1 THEN SET B22Fill = " else " >
1
2

B21l
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B21l
(What activities have you done so far on this trip?)
Driving on the beach at night after 10pm?
1
2
-9
-7

YES
NO
DON'T KNOW
REFUSE

B21m
B21m
Have you done any other beach\recreational activities so far on this trip?
YES
NO
-9
DON'T KNOW
-7
REFUSE
< SET {ActivitySpecify} = " ";
IF {B21m} = "1" then goto B21Specify>
1
2

B21n
B21Specify
(Have you done any other beach\recreational activities so far on this trip?)
[ENTER OTHER BEACH\RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES DONE SO FAR ON THIS TRIP]

B21n

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B21n
Of the activities you just mentioned, what is your primary activity for *this* trip?
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
99
-9
-7

PIER FISHING
BEACH FISHING
CHARTER (OFFSHORE) FISHING
SWIMMING, SUNBATHING, OR ENJOYING THE BEACH
SURFING OR KITE-SURFING
BIRDWATCHING/WILDLIFE-VIEWING
TAKE A FERRY
VISIT THE CAPE HATTERAS LIGHTHOUSE OR BODIE ISLAND LIGHTHOUSE
VISIT HISTORIC SITES IN CAPE HATTERAS NATIONAL SEASHORE
CANOEING, KAYAKING, OR SAILING
DRIVING ON THE BEACH DURING THE DAY
DRIVING ON THE BEACH AT NIGHT AFTER 10 PM
OTHER - {ActivitySpecify}
DON'T KNOW
REFUSE
B22a

B22a
How many hours do you plan to spend on the beach today?
[USE DECIMALS TO ENTER PARTIAL HOURS
.75 = 45 MINUTES, .50 = 30 MINUTES, .25 = 15 MINUTES
FOR DON'T KNOW, ENTER -9
FOR REFUSED, ENTER -7]

B22b
B22b
Has anyone{B22Fill: “else” OR blank}in your group driven a vehicle on the beach during this
trip?
1
2
-9
-7

YES
NO
DON'T KNOW
REFUSE
B23

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B23
As part of new proposals for managing beach driving, the park may institute a permit system for
beach driving. Drivers could purchase a 12-month permit for {CostFill: $10 OR $25 OR $100}.
The money collected from the permits would be used to manage beach driving. If required for
beach driving, would you have paid {CostFill: $10 OR $25, OR $100} to buy a 12-month
permit for this trip?
1
2
-9
-7

YES
NO
DON'T KNOW
REFUSE
B24a

B24a
Have you made trips to any other ocean beaches in North Carolina, south of Ocracoke Island in
the last 12 months?
1
2
-9
-7

YES
NO
DON'T KNOW
REFUSE
B24b

B24b
Have you made trips to any other ocean beaches anywhere in the U.S. in the last 12 months?
1
2
-9
-7

YES
< If {B24b} = "1" then goto B25>
NO
DON'T KNOW
REFUSE
B26

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B25
Which other states did you visit for ocean beach trips in the last 12 months?
1 ALABAMA
2 ALASKA
4 CALIFORNIA
8 CONNECTICUT
16 DELAWARE
32 FLORIDA
64 GEORGIA
128 HAWAII
256 LOUISIANA
512 MAINE
1024 MARYLAND
2048 MASSACHUSETTS
4096 MISSISSIPPI
8192 NEW JERSEY
16384 NEW HAMPSHIRE
32768 NEW YORK
65536 OREGON
131072 PENNSYLVANIA
262144 RHODE ISLAND
524288 SOUTH CAROLINA
1048576 TEXAS
2097152 VIRGINIA
4194304 WASHINGTON
8388608 DON'T KNOW
16777216 REFUSED
33554432 NONE OF THE ABOVE

B26
B26
How would you rate this trip so far? Would you say it is very good, good, average, poor, or very
poor?
1
2
3
4
5
-9
-7

VERY GOOD
GOOD
AVERAGE
POOR
VERY POOR
DON'T KNOW
REFUSED
B27

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B27
Thank you. We’re finished with the interview. Is there anything else you would like to add?
E01

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SECTION D. LOCAL RESIDENTS OF THE OUTER BANKS AND MANTEO ON DAY
TRIPS
D01Years
How long have you lived at the Outer Banks?
[ENTER NUMBER OF YEARS ON THIS SCREEN AND THE NUMBER OF MONTHS ON THE
NEXT SCREEN
FOR DON'T KNOW, ENTER -9
FOR REFUSED, ENTER -7]
_____
D01Months
D01Months
(How long have you lived at the Outer Banks?)
[ENTER NUMBER OF MONTHS
FOR DON'T KNOW, ENTER -9
FOR REFUSED, ENTER -7]
_____
D01b
D01b
Is this your first trip to Cape Hatteras National Seashore?
1
2
-9
-7

YES

NO
DON'T KNOW
REFUSE
D02

D02
How many days did you visit the National Seashore in the months of January and February? Only
count visits to the National Seashore, not visits to other beaches on the Outer Banks. Please give us
your best estimate.
1
2
3
4
5
-9
-7

1 TIME A WEEK OR MORE
2-3 TIMES A MONTH
ONCE A MONTH
LESS THAN ONCE A MONTH
NONE
DON'T KNOW
REFUSE
D03

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D03
How many days did you visit the National Seashore in the months of March, April, and May?
1
2
3
4
5
-9
-7

1 TIME A WEEK OR MORE
2-3 TIMES A MONTH
ONCE A MONTH
LESS THAN ONCE A MONTH
NONE
DON'T KNOW
REFUSE
D04Fill

D04Fill
*SET MONTH FILL FOR D04, D05, D06 HERE – NEED ADDITIONAL INFO OR SKIPS.*
How many days have you visited [“did you visit” if past August 31] the National Seashore in the
months of June, July, and August [only mention months that have passed, plus the month of the
interview. Do not mention future months]?
<
IF {CurrentMonth} = "01" OR {CurrentMonth} = "02" OR {CurrentMonth} = "03" OR
{CurrentMonth} = "04" OR {CurrentMonth} = "05" THEN GOTO D07;
IF {CurrentMonth} = "06" THEN set D04Fill = " have you visited the National Seashore in the
month of June?";
IF {CurrentMonth} = "07" THEN set D04Fill = " have you visited the National Seashore in the
months of June and July?";
IF {CurrentMonth} = "08" THEN set D04Fill = " have you visited the National Seashore in the
months of June, July, and August?";
IF {CurrentMonth} = "09" OR {CurrentMonth} = "10" OR {CurrentMonth} = "11" OR
{CurrentMonth} = "12" OR MONTH = "05" THEN
set D04Fill = " did you visit the National Seashore in the months of June, July, and August?";>
D04
D04
How many days {D04Fill}?
1
2
3
4
5
-9
-7

1 TIME A WEEK OR MORE
2-3 TIMES A MONTH
ONCE A MONTH
LESS THAN ONCE A MONTH
NONE
DON'T KNOW
REFUSE
D05Fill

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D05Fill
*SET FILL FOR D05 -How many days have you visited [“did you visit” if past October 31] the
National Seashore in the months of September and October? [only mention months that have passed,
plus the month of the interview. Do not mention future months]
<
IF {CurrentMonth} = "01" OR {CurrentMonth} = "02" OR {CurrentMonth} = "03" OR
{CurrentMonth} = "04" OR {CurrentMonth} = "05" OR {CurrentMonth} = "06" OR
{CurrentMonth} = "07" OR {CurrentMonth} = "08" THEN GOTO D07;
IF {CurrentMonth} = "09" THEN set D05Fill = " have you visited the National Seashore in the
month of September?";
IF {CurrentMonth} = "10" THEN set D05Fill = " have you visited the National Seashore in the
months of September and October? ";
IF {CurrentMonth} = "11" OR {CurrentMonth} = "12" THEN set D05Fill = " did you visit the
National Seashore in the months of September and October? ";
>
D05
D05
How many days {D05Fill}
1
2
3
4
5
-9
-7

1 TIME A WEEK OR MORE
2-3 TIMES A MONTH
ONCE A MONTH
LESS THAN ONCE A MONTH
NONE
DON'T KNOW
REFUSE
D06Fill

D06Fill
SET D06 FILL - How many days have you visited [“did you visit” if past December 31] the National
Seashore in the months of November and December? [only mention months that have passed, plus
the month of the interview. Do not mention future months]
<
IF {CurrentMonth} = "01" OR {CurrentMonth} = "02" OR {CurrentMonth} = "03" OR
{CurrentMonth} = "04" OR {CurrentMonth} = "05" OR {CurrentMonth} = "06" OR
{CurrentMonth} = "07" OR {CurrentMonth} = "08" OR {CurrentMonth} = "09" OR
{CurrentMonth} = "10" THEN GOTO D07;
IF {CurrentMonth} = "11" THEN set D06Fill = " have you visited the National Seashore in the
month of November?";
IF {CurrentMonth} = "12" THEN set D06Fill = " have you visited the National Seashore in the
months of November and December?">
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D06
How many days {D06Fill}
1
2
3
4
5
-9
-7

1 TIME A WEEK OR MORE
2-3 TIMES A MONTH
ONCE A MONTH
LESS THAN ONCE A MONTH
NONE
DON'T KNOW
REFUSE
D07

D07
Thinking back to 2008, on average over the whole year how often did you use the beach in Cape
Hatteras National Seashore in 2008? Only count visits to the National Seashore, not visits to other
beaches on the Outer Banks.
1
2
3
4
5
-9
-7

1 TIME A WEEK OR MORE
2-3 TIMES A MONTH
ONCE A MONTH
LESS THAN ONCE A MONTH
NONE
DON'T KNOW
REFUSE
D08

D08
Comparing 2009 and 2010, would you say you will probably spend more days in the National
Seashore in 2010, about the same number days in the National Seashore in 2010, or fewer days in the
National Seashore in 2010 than in 2009?
1
2
3
-9
-7

MORE
ABOUT THE SAME
FEWER
DON'T KNOW
REFUSE
D08b

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D08b
Thinking back to 2007, on average over the whole year how often did you use the beach in Cape
Hatteras National Seashore in 2007? Only count visits to the National Seashore, not visits to other
beaches on the Outer Banks.
1
2
3
4
5
-9
-7

1 TIME A WEEK OR MORE
2-3 TIMES A MONTH
ONCE A MONTH
LESS THAN ONCE A MONTH
NONE
DON'T KNOW
REFUSE
D08c

D08c
Comparing 2009 and 2010, would you say you will probably spend more days in the National
Seashore in 2010, about the same number days in the National Seashore in 2010, or fewer days in the
National Seashore in 2010 than in 2009?
1
2
3
-9
-7

MORE
ABOUT THE SAME
FEWER
DON'T KNOW
REFUSE
D09a

D09a
How often have you made trips this year to the rest of the Outer Banks, north of Cape Hatteras?
1
2
3
4
5
-9
-7

1 TIME A WEEK OR MORE
2-3 TIMES A MONTH
ONCE A MONTH
LESS THAN ONCE A MONTH
NONE
DON'T KNOW
REFUSE
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D09b
How likely are you to permanently move away from the Outer Banks in the next 12 months? Would
you say very likely, somewhat likely, somewhat unlikely, or very unlikely?
1
2
3
4
-9
-7

VERY LIKELY
SOMEWHAT LIKELY
SOMEWHAT UNLIKELY
VERY UNLIKELY
DON'T KNOW
REFUSE
D09INFO

D09INFO
Here is a map of Cape Hatteras National Seashore. During different times of the year, parts of the
seashore may be closed to safeguard the nesting areas of various species of protected sea turtles and
shorebirds. Managing the area for visitors can be difficult because the park does not know in advance
where the shorebirds and sea turtles will nest and when different parts of the beach will need to be
closed.
Suppose that under a new plan to manage beach driving the areas in green would be open to vehicles
and pedestrians. The green areas would be managed like they currently are. If protected birds or
turtles nest on the beach, part or all of the green areas could be closed. If a section of the beach is
closed to protect the nests of shorebirds, which usually happens in the spring and early summer, the
section of beach will stay closed until mid-July at the earliest or until the birds learn to fly. Turtle
nests usually hatch from late-July until late-October. The park monitors the nests and provides
weekly updates on which sections of beach are open or closed.
All the areas in blue would be open for pedestrians only. The light blue areas are resource areas
designated to support protected birds. Similar to the green areas, if birds nest in these areas, the areas
may close to pedestrians during parts of the spring and summer.
We are here [POINT TO MAP].
[WE ARE ASKING ABOUT THIS TRIP ONLY, SO THE MAPS REPRESENT WHAT THE
BEACH WOULD LOOK LIKE RIGHT NOW]
QxQ - If people want to know if the beach would be closed all year, tell them that we are only asking
about this trip, we are not asking about trips later in the year.
< IF {AffectedA} = "1" or {AffectedA} = "3" then goto D11c >
[Skip to question D11c if area where respondent is standing would be affected by the plan.]
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D10
During this season, the plan does not affect management of the area where we are currently standing.
It would affect the light blue areas, which would be closed to vehicles even if there were no nests. It
would also affect the dark green areas on Ocracoke, which would be open to vehicles during this
season if there were no nests.
If the plan on this map had been in place *before* you made any plans or reservations for this trip and
before you put down any money on deposits, how likely is it that you would still have taken this trip?
Would you say very likely, somewhat likely, somewhat unlikely, or very unlikely?
1
2
3
4
-9
-7

VERY LIKELY
SOMEWHAT LIKELY
SOMEWHAT UNLIKELY
VERY UNLIKELY
DON'T KNOW
REFUSE

< IF {D10} = "3" or {D10} = "4" then goto D11 >
D11B
D11
What do you think you most likely would have done instead? Would you go to another part of the
Outer Banks, go to a different beach in North Carolina, go to a different beach outside North
Carolina, go somewhere else-but not an ocean beach, or stay home?
1
2
3
4
5
-9
-7

GO TO ANOTHER PART OF THE OUTER BANKS
GO TO A DIFFERENT BEACH IN NORTH CAROLINA
GO TO A DIFFERENT BEACH OUTSIDE NORTH CAROLINA
GO SOMEWHERE ELSE, BUT NOT AN OCEAN BEACH
STAY HOME
DON'T KNOW
REFUSE
D11B

D11B
Under this plan, when no protected birds or turtles are nesting all the areas in blue would be closed to
vehicles all year and all the areas in green would be open to vehicles all year. Do you think you would
have taken more trips to Cape Hatteras National Seashore, fewer trips or the same number [“as you
plan to” OR “than you took”] in 2009?
1
2
3
-9
-7

I WOULD HAVE TAKEN MORE TRIPS
I WOULD HAVE TAKEN THE SAME NUMBER
I WOULD HAVE TAKEN FEWER TRIPS
DON'T KNOW
REFUSE
D12C

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D11C
The plan affects the area where we are currently standing – {D10Fill: “It would be closed to vehicles”
OR “It would be open to vehicles”}. If the plan on this map had been in place *before* you made any
plans or reservations and before you put down any money on deposits for this trip, how likely would
you still have taken this trip? Would you say very likely, somewhat likely, somewhat unlikely, or
very unlikely?
1
2
3
4
-9
-7

VERY LIKELY
SOMEWHAT LIKELY
SOMEWHAT UNLIKELY
VERY UNLIKELY
DON'T KNOW
REFUSE

< IF {D11c} = "3" or {D11c} = "4" then goto D12>
D12B
D12
What do you think you most likely would have done instead? Would you go to another part of the
Outer Banks, go to a different beach in North Carolina, go to a different beach outside North
Carolina, go somewhere else-but not an ocean beach, or stay home?
1
2
3
4
5
-9
-7

GO TO ANOTHER PART OF THE OUTER BANKS
GO TO A DIFFERENT BEACH IN NORTH CAROLINA
GO TO A DIFFERENT BEACH OUTSIDE NORTH CAROLINA
GO SOMEWHERE ELSE, BUT NOT AN OCEAN BEACH
STAY HOME
DON'T KNOW
REFUSE
D12b

D12b
Under this plan, when no protected birds or turtles are nesting all the areas in blue would be closed to
vehicles all year and all the areas in green would be open to vehicles all year. Do you think you would
have taken more trips to Cape Hatteras National Seashore, fewer trips or the same number [“as you
plan to” OR “than you took”] in 2009?
1
2
3
-9
-7

I WOULD HAVE TAKEN MORE TRIPS
I WOULD HAVE TAKEN THE SAME NUMBER
I WOULD HAVE TAKEN FEWER TRIPS
DON'T KNOW
REFUSE
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D12C
Now I would like to ask you about a different plan. [show map] The purple areas will be managed as
they are under the current rules. They would close in mid-March and open up to pedestrians and
vehicles on August 1 or 2 weeks after the last birds learn how to fly, which ever is later. But under the
new plan the park would work to maintain more pedestrian and vehicle access to these areas than
there is currently by building pedestrian trails and vehicle corridors, building new vehicle access
ramps and allowing water taxis to service inaccessible areas.
If the areas in purple were open for pedestrian and vehicle access more days during the spring,
summer, and fall, would you have made more trips to Cape Hatteras National Seashore during 2009?
1
2
-9
-7

YES
NO
DON'T KNOW
REFUSE
D13Adults

D13Adults
Now we have a few questions about your current trip.
How many adults 18 and over you are with you on this trip today?
[FOR DON'T KNOW, ENTER -9
FOR REFUSED, ENTER -7]
_____
D13Children
D13Children
How many children are with you on this trip today?
[PEOPLE 17 AND UNDER ARE CONSIDERED CHILDREN
FOR DON'T KNOW, ENTER -9
FOR REFUSED, ENTER -7]
_____
D14a
D14a
What other parts of the National Seashore have you visited between the start of 2007 and now?
Area north of Oregon Inlet and vehicle ramp 4?
1
2
-9
-7

YES
NO
DON'T KNOW
REFUSE
D14b

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D14b
(What other parts of the National Seashore have you visited between the start of 2007 and now?)
The point of Oregon Inlet (south of vehicle ramp 4)?
1
2
-9
-7

YES
NO
DON'T KNOW
REFUSE
D14c

D14c
(What other parts of the National Seashore have you visited between the start of 2007 and now?)
Rodanthe to Buxton?
[PRONOUNCED “ROW DAN THEE”]
1
2
-9
-7

YES
NO
DON'T KNOW
REFUSE
D14d

D14d
(What other parts of the National Seashore have you visited between the start of 2007 and now?)
Ocean side of Hatteras Island *north* of the Cape Hatteras Lighthouse to Buxton?
1
2
-9
-7

YES
NO
DON'T KNOW
REFUSE
D14e

D14e
(What other parts of the National Seashore have you visited between the start of 2007 and now?)
Ocean side of Hatteras Island *south* of the Cape Hatteras Lighthouse to Cape Point?
1
2
-9
-7

YES
NO
DON'T KNOW
REFUSE
D14f

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D14f
(What other parts of the National Seashore have you visited between the start of 2007 and now?)
Cape Point area?
1
2
-9
-7

YES
NO
DON'T KNOW
REFUSE
D14g

D14g
(What other parts of the National Seashore have you visited between the start of 2007 and now?)
South Beach to last vehicle access ramp on Hatteras Island (ramp 55)?
1
2
-9
-7

YES
NO
DON'T KNOW
REFUSE
D14h

D14h
(What other parts of the National Seashore have you visited between the start of 2007 and now?)
Hatteras Inlet at the end of Hatteras Island?
1
2
-9
-7

YES
NO
DON'T KNOW
REFUSE
D14i

D14i
(What other parts of the National Seashore have you visited between the start of 2007 and now?)
North Ocracoke Spit, which is the south side of Hatteras Inlet on Ocracoke Island?
1
2
-9
-7

YES
NO
DON'T KNOW
REFUSE
D14j

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D14j
(What other parts of the National Seashore have you visited between the start of 2007 and now?)
Ocracoke from vehicle ramp 59 south to vehicle ramp 72?
1
2
-9
-7

YES
NO
DON'T KNOW
REFUSE
D14k

D14k
(What other parts of the National Seashore have you visited between the start of 2007 and now?)
Ramp 72 to South Point at the end of Ocracoke Island?
1
2
-9
-7

YES
NO
DON'T KNOW
REFUSE
D14l

D14l
(What other parts of the National Seashore have you visited between the start of 2007 and now?)
The Sound side of Cape Hatteras?
1
2
-9
-7

YES
NO
DON'T KNOW
REFUSE
D14m

D14m
(What other parts of the National Seashore have you visited between the start of 2007 and now?)
Other
1
2
-9
-7

YES
< if {D14m} = "1" then goto D14Specify >
NO
DON'T KNOW
REFUSE
D15a

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D14Specify
(What other parts of the National Seashore have you visited between the start of 2007 and now?)
[SPECIFY OTHER PARTS OF THE NATIONAL SEASHORE YOU HAVE VISITED SINCE THE
START OF 2007 AND NOW]

D15a
D15a
What activities have you done today, or do you plan to do today, in Cape Hatteras National Seashore?
Pier fishing?
1
2
-9
-7

YES
NO
DON'T KNOW
REFUSE
D15b

D15b
(What activities have you done today or do you plan to do today in Cape Hatteras National Seashore?
Beach fishing?
1
2
-9
-7

YES
NO
DON'T KNOW
REFUSE
D15c

D15c
(What activities have you done today or do you plan to do today in Cape Hatteras National Seashore?
Charter (offshore) fishing?
1
2
-9
-7

YES
NO
DON'T KNOW
REFUSE
D15d

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D15d
(What activities have you done today or do you plan to do today in Cape Hatteras National Seashore?)
Swimming, sunbathing, or enjoying the beach?
1
2
-9
-7

YES
NO
DON'T KNOW
REFUSE
D15e

D15e
(What activities have you done today or do you plan to do today in Cape Hatteras National Seashore?)
Surfing or kite-surfing?
1
2
-9
-7

YES
NO
DON'T KNOW
REFUSE
D15f

D15f
(What activities have you done today or do you plan to do today in Cape Hatteras National Seashore?)
Birdwatching/wildlife-viewing?
1
2
-9
-7

YES
NO
DON'T KNOW
REFUSE
D15g

D15g
(What activities have you done today or do you plan to do today in Cape Hatteras National Seashore?)
Take a ferry?
1
2
-9
-7

YES
NO
DON'T KNOW
REFUSE
D15h

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D15h
(What activities have you done today or do you plan to do today in Cape Hatteras National Seashore?)
Visit the Cape Hatteras Lighthouse or Bodie Island Lighthouse?
1
2
-9
-7

YES
NO
DON'T KNOW
REFUSE
D15i

D15i
(What activities have you done today or do you plan to do today in Cape Hatteras National Seashore?)
Visit historic sites in Cape Hatteras National Seashore?
1
2
-9
-7

YES
NO
DON'T KNOW
REFUSE
D15j

D15j
(What activities have you done today or do you plan to do today in Cape Hatteras National Seashore?)
Canoeing, kayaking, or sailing?
1
2
-9
-7

YES
NO
DON'T KNOW
REFUSE
D15k

D15k
(What activities have you done today or do you plan to do today in Cape Hatteras National Seashore?)
Driving on the beach during the day?
1
2
-9
-7

YES
NO
DON'T KNOW
REFUSE
D15l

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D15l
(What activities have you done today or do you plan to do today in Cape Hatteras National Seashore?)
Driving on the beach at night after 10pm?
1
2
-9
-7

YES
NO
DON'T KNOW
REFUSE
D15m

D15m
Are there any other activities that you have done today or that you plan to do today in Cape Hatteras
National Seashore?
YES

2
NO
-9
DON'T KNOW
-7
REFUSE
< set {ActivitySpecify} = " ">
1

D15Specify
D15Specify
(What other beach\recreational activities have you done today or do you plan to do today in Cape
Hatteras National Seashore?)
[SPECIFY OTHER BEACH\RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES]

D15n

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D15n
Of the activities you just mentioned, what is your primary activity for *this* trip?
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
99
-9
-7

PIER FISHING
BEACH FISHING
CHARTER (OFFSHORE) FISHING
SWIMMING, SUNBATHING, OR ENJOYING THE BEACH
SURFING OR KITE-SURFING
BIRDWATCHING/WILDLIFE-VIEWING
TAKE A FERRY
VISIT THE CAPE HATTERAS LIGHTHOUSE OR BODIE ISLAND LIGHTHOUSE
VISIT HISTORIC SITES IN CAPE HATTERAS NATIONAL SEASHORE
CANOEING, KAYAKING, OR SAILING
DRIVING ON THE BEACH DURING THE DAY
DRIVING ON THE BEACH AT NIGHT AFTER 10 PM
OTHER - {ActivitySpecify}
DON'T KNOW
REFUSE
D16a

D16a
How many hours do you plan to spend on the beach today?
[USE DECIMALS TO ENTER PARTIAL HOURS
.75 = 45 MINUTES, .50 = 30 MINUTES, .25 = 15 MINUTES
FOR DON'T KNOW, ENTER -9
FOR REFUSED, ENTER -7]

D16b
D16b
As part of new proposals for managing beach driving, the park may institute a permit system for
beach driving. Drivers could purchase a 12-month permit for {CostFill: $10 OR $25 OR $100}. The
money collected from the permits would be used to manage beach driving. If required for beach
driving, would you have paid {CostFill: $10 OR $25 OR $100} to buy a 12-month permit for this
trip?
1
2
-9
-7

YES
NO
DON'T KNOW
REFUSE
D17a

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D17a
Have you made trips to any other ocean beaches in North Carolina, south of Ocracoke Island in the
last 12 months?
1
2
-9
-7

YES
NO
DON'T KNOW
REFUSE
D17b

D17b
Have you made trips to any other ocean beaches anywhere in the U.S. in the last 12 months?
1
2
-9
-7

YES
< IF {D17b} = "1" then goto D18>
NO
DON'T KNOW
REFUSE
D19

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D18
Which other states did you visit for beach trips in the last 12 months?
1 ALABAMA
2 ALASKA
4 CALIFORNIA
8 CONNECTICUT
16 DELAWARE
32 FLORIDA
64 GEORGIA
128 HAWAII
256 LOUISIANA
512 MAINE
1024 MARYLAND
2048 MASSACHUSETTS
4096 MISSISSIPPI
8192 NEW JERSEY
16384 NEW HAMPSHIRE
32768 NEW YORK
65536 OREGON
131072 PENNSYLVANIA
262144 RHODE ISLAND
524288 SOUTH CAROLINA
1048576 TEXAS
2097152 VIRGINIA
4194304 WASHINGTON
8388608 DON'T KNOW
16777216 REFUSED
33554432 NONE OF THE ABOVE

D19
D19
Do you own a business on the Outer Banks?
1
2
-9
-7

YES
NO

DON'T KNOW
REFUSE
D21

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D20
What type of business do you own on the Outer Banks?

2

LODGING (HOTELS, BED AND BREAKFAST, ETC.)
REALTY/HOUSING RENTALS

3

RETAIL (RECREATION SUPPLIES, GIFT SHOPS, CLOTHING GROCERY STORES, ETC.)

4

RESTAURANTS/SNACK BARS, ETC.
SERVICES (RESIDENTIAL, COMMERCIAL, CONSULTING, ETC.)
RECREATION (MARINAS, CHARTER BOATS, PARASAILING, KAYAK TOURS)
COMMERCIAL FISHING
OTHER

DON'T KNOW
REFUSED

1

5
6
7
99
-9
-7

< ATextFSize=(07,10)>
D23
D20Specify
(What type of business do you own on the Outer Banks?)
[SPECIFY OTHER TYPE OF BUSINESS OWNED ON THE OUTER BANKS]

D23
D21
Are you currently working either full- or part-time?
1
2
-9
-7

YES
NO

DON'T KNOW
REFUSE
D23

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D22
What type of business(es) do you work for?

2

LODGING (HOTELS, BED AND BREAKFAST, ETC.)
REALTY/HOUSING RENTALS

3

RETAIL (RECREATION SUPPLIES, GIFT SHOPS, CLOTHING GROCERY STORES, ETC.)

4

RESTAURANTS/SNACK BARS, ETC.
SERVICES (RESIDENTIAL, COMMERCIAL, CONSULTING, ETC.)
RECREATION (MARINAS, CHARTER BOATS, PARASAILING, KAYAK TOURS)
COMMERCIAL FISHING
NPS EMPLOYEE
OTHER GOVERNMENT EMPLOYEE
OTHER
< IF {D22} = "99" then goto D22Specify; >
DON'T KNOW
REFUSED

1

5
6
7
8
9
99
-9
-7

< ATextFSize=(07,10)>
D23
D22Specify
(What type of business(es) do you work for?)
[SPECIFY OTHER TYPE OF BUSINESS YOU WORK FOR]

D23
D23
How would you rate this trip so far? Would you say it is very good, good, average, poor, or very
poor?
1
2
3
4
5
-9
-7

VERY GOOD
GOOD
AVERAGE
POOR
VERY POOR
DON'T KNOW
REFUSED
D24

D24
Thank you. We’re finished with the interview. Is there anything else you would like to add?

E01

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END INDIVIDUAL QUESTIONNAIRE
E01
Thank you for your time and enjoy the rest of your day.
E02
E02
[RECORD ANY NOTES ABOUT INTERVIEW:]
PostComp
PostComp
< set {IntEnd}=now();
OutputVars(IntStart,IntEnd);
If {IntroA01} = "1" then GOTO Post003>
Post002
Post002
[ENTER NUMBER IN GROUP]

Post003
Post003
[CHILDREN PRESENT?]
1
2

YES
NO
Post004

Post004
[FISHING?]
1
2

YES
NO
Post005

Post005
[NEAR A VEHICLE?]
1
2

YES
NO
CodeEvents

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CodeEvents

End
End

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DERIVED\IMPORTED\COMPUTED FIELDS
These records are stored in the questions table of the database so that derived and imported fields
are output with the analysis file.
SegSize
< INTEGER>
Interval

Rnum

RandStart

AffectedA

AffectedB

SegmentName

IntStart

CurrentMonth

CostFill

RANDVERSION

PARM3

PARM4

IntEnd

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