Visitor Survey At Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area (DEWA)

Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area

Vehicle-based Visitor Survey

PAPERWORK REDUCTION ACT and PRIVACY ACT statements: The National Park Service is authorized by 16 U.S.C. 1a-7 to collect this information. This information will be used by park managers to understand the visitor use and the perceptions of recreation management at Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area. Response to this request is voluntary and anonymous. No action may be taken against you for refusing to respond to this questionnaire. An agency may not conduct or sponsor, and a person is not required to respond to, a collection of information unless it displays a currently valid OMB control number.

BURDEN ESTIMATE STATEMENT: Public reporting burden for this form is estimated to average 5 minutes per response. Direct comments regarding the burden estimate or any other aspect of this form to: Jeffrey C. Hallo, Associate Professor, Clemson University, Department of Parks, Recreation and Tourism Management, 280B Lehotsky Hall, Clemson, SC 29634-0735, [email protected] (email).

Topic Area 1: KNOW9, Topic Area 2: TPLAN13, Topic Area 3: TRIPC14

1. Are you aware that you are driving through Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area (NRA), which is part of the U.S. National Park System?

 Yes

1. How did you first become aware that you were driving through Delaware Water Gap NRA? _______________________________________________________________

2. Why did you choose to drive through Delaware Water Gap NRA today?

_______________________________________________________________

3. How many times per week do you drive through Delaware Water Gap NRA, including US209, 739/560 at the Dingmans Bridge, River Road, and Old Mine Road?

_________ times per week

 No

1. What would be the best way to make people aware that they are driving through Delaware Water Gap NRA? _______________________________________________________________

TOPIC AREA 1: VISHIS2

2. Do you visit Delaware Water Gap NRA for recreational purposes? (Please check one.)

 Yes → How many times in the last five years __________

 No → Skip to next question

Topic Area 6: OPMGMT12

3. I’m going to read several statements that are specifically about Delaware Water Gap NRA. Please tell me if you strongly agree, agree, neither agree nor disagree, disagree, or strongly disagree with each statement. You may also indicate that you don’t know. (Check one box for each statement.)

	Strongly Disagree	Disagree	Neutral	Agree	Strongly Agree	Don’t Know
Traffic law enforcement is adequate						DK 
Commercial traffic is a problem						DK 
There are adequate pull-offs to stop and enjoy the park						DK 
Traveling through a park on this road makes your drive more enjoyable						DK 
The scenery on this road increases your enjoyment while traveling						DK 
You choose to drive through the park because it is more enjoyable than other ways to get to your destination						DK 
You choose to drive through the park because it is the most direct or fastest route to your destination						DK 
Some roads in this park should be managed for scenic driving by having lower speed limits, less stops, and fewer signs						DK 

Topic Area 1: RES3

4. Do you live in the United States? (Please check one and fill in the appropriate blank.)

 Yes (What is your zip code? ____________)

 No (What country do you live in? __________________________________)

Thank you for your help with this survey! Have a great day!

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