Augusta Canal

National Heritage
Area Internship
Anslee Cannon
 Public Health
Impact Of The
Augusta Canal
National Heritage
Area
 Needs Assessment Methods

Trail Trail
User User
Counts Surveys
National Bicycle
and Pedestrian
Count Project

Why is this needed?

 National Bicycle and Pedestrian Count
Project Peak Counts
■ Lake Olmstead
– 154

■ Water Pump Station:

– 133

■ Headgates:
– 138
 Average Counts at Main Trailheads
160

140

120

100

80

60

40

20

0
Lake Olmstead Water Pump Station Headgates
AM PM Saturday
 Number of Trail Users across the
ACNHA on a nice Saturday from 12-2
Trail User Survey

■ Survey Objectives
– Trail User Demographics
– Purpose of Trail Use
– To Gauge Public Awareness of AC as a NHA
– To Measure Public Opinion on Improvements
 Trail User Survey Results
85283
29847
30901
30813
30815
30901
Zip Codes

30906
29841
30907
30809
30909
30904
0 5 10 15 20 25 30
Number of Trail Users
 Q2: What is your age?
75 or older

65 to 74

55 to 64

45 to 54

35 to 44

25 to 34

18 to 24

Under 18

0% 5% 10% 15% 20% 25%

Answered: 106 Skipped: 2
 Q3: What is your gender?

Male

Female

10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60%

Answered: 105 Skipped: 3
 Q4: What is your race?
Other

Rather Not Say

Multi-Racial

Asian / Pacific Islander

Native American/American Indian

Black or African American

Hispanic or Latino

White

0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90%

Answered: 105 Skipped: 3
 Q5: For what reason did you come to the
Augusta Canal today? (Select all that apply)
To Run
To Walk
To Spend Time in Nature
To Walk Pet
To Train for a Sport
To Bike
To Paddle
To Fish
Other (please specify)
To Commute
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60%
 Q6: Which trails do you typically use?
(Select all that apply)
100%
90%
80%
70%
60%
50%
40%
30%
20%
10%
0%
Towpath (Dirt Path) River Levee Trail Lake Olmstead Trail Mountain Bike Mill Village Trail
(Paved 2 Bridge Trail) (Next to Lake Singletrack (Paved Trail from Eve
Olmstead) St. to 13th St.)
Answered: 106 Skipped: 2
 Q7: Where did you start today?
Lake Olmstead Trailhead

Headgates at Savannah Rapids Park

Eisenhower Park

Mill Village Trailhead (Kroc Center Area)

Other:

Old Turning Basin (13th Street)

0% 5% 10% 15% 20% 25% 30% 35% 40% 45%

Answered: 108 Skipped: 0
 Q8: About how far did you travel to get
to your starting point?
20 + miles

10-20

5-10

2-5

0-2

0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70%

Answered: 108 Skipped: 0
 Q9: Are you aware that the Augusta Canal is
a National Heritage Area affiliated with the
National Parks System?

No

Yes

20% 25% 30% 35% 40% 45% 50% 55%

Answered: 107 Skipped: 1
Q10: What Improvements would you suggest for
the Augusta Canal National Heritage Area?
Pet Waste Disposal

Increased Safety

More Trash Cans

Restrooms

Improved Paved Surfaces

Water Fountains

Better Parking

Improved Facilities

Improved Seating/Rest Areas

0% 5% 10% 15% 20% 25% 30%

Answered: 92 Skipped: 16