ATTACHMENT_6_-_Training_Slides.pdf

Recreation Use SurveysRecreation Use Surveys Member Training

About the Corps of Engineers

21-24 May 2013

US Army Corps of Engineers

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THE US ARMY CORPS OFTHE US ARMY CORPS OF

ENGINEERS

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USACE Organization

Organizational Levels Military & CivilianOrganizational Levels Secretary of the Army for Civil Works

Military & Civilian Military Commander at each level

Headquarters Division or Major S b di t C d

Civilian peer at most levels A i t l 95% fSubordinate Command

District Project (lakes)

Approximately 95% of staff are civilians Operations are based onProject (lakes)

Project Site Area

Operations are based on military protocol

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Some Terms to be familiar withSome Terms to be familiar with

Major Subordinate Command (MSC)Major Subordinate Command (MSC) District W t R P j t (P j t)Water Resource Project (Project) Business Lines Recreation Business Line Environmental Business LineEnvironmental Business Line

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About the USACE

Key Dates in USACE History

Engineer officers first appointed by GeneralEngineer officers first appointed by General George Washington in 1775 Established as Army Corps of EngineersEstablished as Army Corps of Engineers Influential in the protection and developmentInfluential in the protection and development of the first national park at Yellowstone in 18741874 Currently three main missions – Emergency Management Military Support & Civil Works

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Management, Military Support, & Civil Works

About the USACE

The Recreation Program Historically, services offered in response to theHistorically, services offered in response to the public’s use of water bodies managed by the

USACE.

1944 Water Resources Act officially recognized recreation as a mission for USACE projects.

Recreation development at C P jCorps Projects was greatest in the 60’s 70’s

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the 60 s – 70 s.

About the USACE

Recreation Fact Sheet 370 million visitors per year 4245 recreation areas at 422 projects 90% f j t ithi 5090% of projects are within 50 miles of metro areas Nearly 12 million acres of land ea y o ac es o a d and water 6734 miles of trails, 3557 boat

93 834 itramps, 93,834 campsites Estimates $18 billion spent by visitors, and 350,000 jobs

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visitors, and 350,000 jobs supported.

Working With the Corps of Engineers

Some Terms to be familiar with Recreation Area: A developed area containing recreational grounds and

Wolf Creek Recreation Area- 6 recreation sites g g facilities provided and maintained for the purpose of giving visitors a recreational, educational, or sightseeing experience.

R i d b th bli th h iRecognized by the public through signage and educational materials.

Recreation Site: A functionalRecreation Site: A functional compartment of a recreation area accessible from a vehicle access point.

May coincide with entire recreation area or PSA -or- May comprise only part of a complex recreation area/PSA Is function of VERS for metering

Adams Grove: a named recreation site within the Wolf

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Is function of VERS for metering purposes only recreation site within the Wolf Creek Recreation Area complex

Some Terms to be familiar with

Some Terms to be familiar with Access Road: A road or portion of road, within the recreation area boundary that visitors usethe recreation area boundary, that visitors use to enter or leave the recreation area.

Vehicle Access Point**: Point on road where visitor drives across the recreation area boundary to enter or leave the area.

A parking lot access from a public road.

There is no access road, y

Use Google Earth recreation area boundary as reference point May be more than one vehicle access point per se.

Access Road begins as a public road, becomes a , CE road at property line and ends at the recreation area.

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WHAT’S IN ARMY CORPSWHAT S IN ARMY CORPS

RECREATION AREAS

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A Tour Of Corps of Engineers Recreation Areas of Engineers Recreation Areas Recreation Areas Consisting of Single Recreation Site with Single Access Point

Station Camp Creek Boat Ramp, Old Hickory Lake, Nashville TN

L th CE A R d p p, y , Lengthy CE Access Road

Parking lot style access

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Smith Springs Recreation Area, J. Percy Lake, Nashville, TN

Recreation Area Tour, Con’t Recreation Areas Consisting of Single Recreation Site with More Than One Access Point

Sycamore Creek Recreation Area, Cheatham Lock and Dam Project, Tennessee City of Milford Flagship Park, Milford Lake, Kansas

Recreation Area Tour, Con’t R ti A C i ti f M Th O R ti Sit

Recreation Areas Consisting of More Than One Recreation Site

Wolf Creek Recreation Area Pomona LakeWolf Creek Recreation Area, Pomona Lake, Kansas

Bl i t P k Cli t L k K

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Bloomington Park , Clinton Lake, Kansas

What’s Inside A CE Recreation Area?

There Are Many Possibilities

There Are Many Possibilities

Water access point: boat ramp

Day-use park with or without boat ramp

• Group shelters, individual picnic tables, playgrounds,

• swimming beaches, sport facilities, fishing piers, trails

• Restrooms

Campgrounds that allow day-use visitors

Multiple-use recreation areas

• Specifically designed to accommodate both day-use

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• Specifically designed to accommodate both day-use and camping in same recreation area.

What’s in a Corps Site

Additional Possibilities Two or more institutionally recognized recreation areas behind meter y g being surveyed

Visitor center within a recreation area

Recreation managed jointly by CE and another agency or organization

• Concessionaire (marina and / or resort)

• State or local agency

CE park with state operated boat ramp Etc

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Etc

• Quasi-Public Organization

What’s in an Army Corps Site

VISITATION ESTIMATIONVISITATION ESTIMATION

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Estimating Visitation g

Nationwide System Recreation Areas

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Traffic Meters Visitor Survey

How Visitation is Determined

Resulting in

How Visitation is Determined

Resulting in calculations for:

VERS Software Area Recreation Visits

Area Recreation Visitor XTraffic Meter

Load Factors

Hours

Area Activities

XMeter Readings from

Surveys

What’s in a Load Factor

What s in a Load Factor Takes into consideration the type of yp recreation area Compiles all data from like areas togetherCompiles all data from like areas together Ratios created to estimate needed values related to visitationrelated to visitation

People per vehicle Hours at the siteHours at the site Activities participated in

O hi l t d b th t ?

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One vehicle captured by the meter = ?

How Visitation is Used

How Visitation is Used

Use patterns and trends Budget allocationBudget allocation Management practices Planning and design

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Science in the Survey

Science in the Survey A scientific process that allows information f t i ti f th l ti tfrom a certain portion of the population to estimate characteristics of the entire l tipopulation Stratified Sampling divides the population p g p p in distinct categories, then individual elements are randomly selectedy Cluster Sampling selects respondents in groups

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groups

The Science in the Survey

The Science in the Survey

Sites selected to me specificSites selected to me specific characteristics based on the most common types of recreation areas in thecommon types of recreation areas in the USACE system Based on how we need to extrapolate theBased on how we need to extrapolate the data across the system a certain number of survey days (combination of surveyof survey days (combination of survey periods equal a survey day) are needed S i d d l h d l d

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Survey periods are randomly scheduled across the survey season

Science Using the Surveys

Visitation estimates are typically made for individual meters

Determining visitation from traffic meter counts requires two external pieces of information:external pieces of information:

1. Composition of exiting vehicle traffic

• Recreation vehicles completing recreation visit

• Recreation vehicles returning because trip is• Recreation vehicles returning because trip is incomplete

• Non-recreation vehicles

2 People per recreation vehicle2. People per recreation vehicle

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SURVEY PROJECT OVERVIEWSURVEY PROJECT OVERVIEW

Survey Overview

Survey Overview Surveys being conducted by the SCA will beSurveys being conducted by the SCA will be used to:

Estimate recreation visits to the areasEstimate recreation visits to the areas Determine participation in popular activities Determine where visitors are fromDetermine where visitors are from Demographic characteristics

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Key Components of the Survey

Key Components of the Survey

Survey scheduleSurvey schedule Position of the survey station T ffi t lTraffic control Survey instrument/equipment Conduct the survey Recording visitor responsesRecording visitor responses Upload data

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Survey Sites

108 Recreation Sites108 Recreation Sites Groups in 7 Corps Districts 18 groups of sites 6 sites per Group6 sites per Group Within a group three pairs of sites

A pair is always surveyed on same day

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Summer 2013 Survey Sites

Atlanta (SAM): Allatoona (6), Lanier (8), Carters (4)

N Mississippi (MVK): Arkabutla (5) Enid (7) Grenada (2) SardisN. Mississippi (MVK): Arkabutla (5), Enid (7), Grenada (2), Sardis (6)

Tulsa (SWT): Eufaula (6), Fort Gibson (4), Tenkiller Ferry (7), Webbers Falls (1)

Nashville (LRN): Cheatham (2), Cordell Hull (1), Dale Hollow (1), Priest (8) Old Hickory (6)Priest (8), Old Hickory (6)

Kansas City (NWK): Clinton (2), Melvern (5), Milford (5) Perry (2), Pomona (3),Tuttle Creek (1)

Waco (SWF): Belton(3), Stillhouse (3), Waco (3), Whitney (3)

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Mansfield Hollow (1), West Hill (1), Westville (1)

Sample Periods

Sample Periods Sample period is a portion of the day p p p y during which you will be interviewing visitors Each day is divided into eight (8) intervals based on number of minutes from dawn tobased on number of minutes from dawn to dusk Sample period will be approximately 105Sample period will be approximately 105 minutes (1.75 hours); more or less depending on the length of the day

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depending on the length of the day

Scheduled Area

The start time of the sampling period is when b i t i hi l f thyou begin stopping vehicles for the survey.

Over the course of the summer, the site will be b d 16 tiobserved 16 times

8 times, once each survey period, on weekdays 8 times once for each survey period on weekends8 times, once for each survey period on weekends

Collectively, all observations result in sampling that simulates a typical weekdaysampling that simulates a typical weekday and weekend recreation day.

What is being observed g Sampling is generally conducted in conjunction ith t ffi t t tiwith traffic counters at recreation areas Typically, there a counter on every access road i t / t f tiinto/out of a recreation area

Some recreation areas may have two access roads, requiring additional steps in the setup and samplingrequiring additional steps in the setup and sampling process.

For the purposes of the survey, essentially the surveyor serves as the meter and is responsible for accounting for all traffic that passes the t ti

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survey station.

Season Structure

14 Week Season Week 7, weekdays only, reserved for make-upsWeek 7, weekdays only, reserved for make ups Week 13 weekend, and Week 14 weekdays reserved for make-ups

Surveys take place every weekend.

Only way to get the minimum number of weekend b ti d dobservations needed

Surveys take place two days during the weekdays (M F)weekdays (M-F).

One workday per week is dedicated to Conservation Projects or Team Building

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Conservation Projects or Team Building activities

Survey Schedule

•Survey Period is provided, this is the number that should be used in the computer system •Surveys must start and end at specified timey p •Read schedule carefully, some recreation areas have similar names but are at different lakes

Outlet at Melvern Lake

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Outlet at Melvern Lake Outlet Area at Milford Lake

DATA COLLECTIONDATA COLLECTION

OVERVIEW

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Overview of Data to be

Collected Observe vehicle type and axles Questions about their visit to the site Count of the individuals in the vehicle Participation in select activitiesParticipation in select activities Demographic information Participate in follow-up survey

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Kinds of Data you will Collect (1 of 3)

Kinds of Data you will Collect (1 of 3)

Observation Questions to classifyObservation Recreation or non-recreation vehicle

Questions to classify people in the vehicle

Recreation or non- Number of axles (including towed objects) recreation visitors Intention to return to the area TODAYobjects)

Towing the area - TODAY If they were overnight visitors

Kinds of Data you will Collect (2 of 3)

Kinds of Data you will Collect (2 of 3)

Questions to Questions to describeQuestions to enumerate the people in the vehicle

Questions to describe their overnight stay

Within the park or Number of people in vehicle N b d 17 outside the par Type of AccommodationNumber under 17

Number over 62 Accommodation Number of nights Fees paidFees paid

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Kinds of Data you will Collect (3 of 3)

Kinds of Data you will Collect (3 of 3)

Questions to Questions to describeQuestions to enumerate the people who participated in

Questions to describe the visitor

Disability select activities Boating

Active duty military Zip Code or Country

Fishing Water activities Picnicking

Participation in Follow-up SurveyPicnicking

Biking/skating etc p y E-mail

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etc

Other Information to Record

Other Information to Record

Site Notes Drive BysSite Notes Any situations that impact the survey

Drive Bys Vehicles that do not stop at the survey stationy

Weather Disruptive Visitor Emergency Incident y Vehicles that avoid the channel

Emergency Incident Data Entry Errors Computer Issues

Special VisitorsPresence of large groups Special Visitors Spanish Survey Communication Issue

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TRAFFIC CONTROL ANDTRAFFIC CONTROL AND

SAFETY

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Information Provided to Determine S S i L i

Survey Station Location Google MapsGoogle Maps

Interactive file on CD Printed screen shots for field notebooksPrinted screen shots for field notebooks

Regional Excel File Photos from 2012 if available

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Safety Considerations in Site Selection

Site Selection

SAFETY IS THE FIRST AND FOREMOST CONSIDERATION

Select a siteSelect a site:

• That as adequate vehicle and set-up space for you to park and work safelyfor you to park and work safely

• That will not block other visitors from enteringentering

• Where departing vehicles can be warned of and approach the survey station safelyand approach the survey station safely

• Where waiting vehicles can back-up without causing a hazard causing a hazard

Additional Considerations in Site Selection

Site Selection

SAFETY IS THE FIRST AND FOREMOST CONSIDERATION

Select a siteSelect a site:

• Where you can be seen by visitors in the park the gatehouse attendant orpark, the gatehouse attendant or passerby’s on public roads

• Survey site should avoid inclusion of• Survey site should avoid inclusion of traffic from other sources (private drives, residential, through roads, etc, g ,

• Avoid parking your vehicle behind the survey site where it might block on

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y g coming traffic’s view of you

Traffic Control

Traffic Control

Warn exitingWarn exiting vehicles of survey stationsurvey station.

Channel traffic to the surveyto the survey station I f tIncrease safety in conducting

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surveys Drive through a set-up

Personal Safety related to

Traffic Control

Reflective VestReflective Vest Tan USACE Volunteer Hat SCA logo clothing SCA name tagSCA name tag Closed toe shoes

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Traffic Control Equipment Traffic Control Caution Signs

Access Control Caution signs

Cones

Speed Bump

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Ideal Traffic Control

Configuration Long straight access road with good i ibilitvisibility

10+ cones 3 traffic control signs3 traffic control signs Speed bump Two arrowsTwo arrows

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Ideal Traffic Control Configuration g

Other Common Configurations

Narrow road to one lane Allow entrance/exit to parking areasparking areas

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Other Configurations

Other Configurations

Blocking off an g Entrance/Exit •Park Management permission has beenpermission has been obtained •Extra Cones •Access Control Signs•Access Control Signs

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PREPARING TO SURVEYPREPARING TO SURVEY

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Field Kit Contents

Field Kit Contents

Field Notebook Schedule

Each day, ensure that these items are with you in the vehicleTraffic Control

Equipment you in the vehicle.

The Field notebook should contains a

Risk Management Survey Tools should contains a Pre-Departure Checklist.

Personal Items

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Preparing to Depart for the epa g to epa t o t e Survey Location

Know where you are going and what sampling interval you are coveringy g Allow for enough travel time to include traffic delays and arriving on site 30 minutes before scheduled start time Verify items from pre-departure checklist Bring the right computer for that group of parks.

If bringing back-up computer enter the site set-

Q ti b f l i id

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up Questions before leaving residence.

Arrival Procedures

Arrival Procedures

Arrive at least 30 minutes beforeArrive at least 30 minutes before scheduled starting time Verify that you are at the correct recreationVerify that you are at the correct recreation area Id tif th t ti l tiIdentify the survey station location provided in your site visits Practice safety when setting up traffic control equipment

During the Survey

During the Survey

Start and end the survey period on timeStart and end the survey period on time Be confident in your role at the park B lit t i it hil k i thBe polite to visitors while keeping them on track with the survey Do not accept invitations, food, or other items from visitors Report unusual visitors to your team leader

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Most Unusual Visitors

ENDING THE SURVEY DAYENDING THE SURVEY DAY

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Area Departure Checklist

Area Departure Checklist

Do not begin breaking down the survey site untilDo not begin breaking down the survey site until the sampling period is over Secure the computer in locked cab of the survey p y vehicle early in the breakdown process Ensure all traffic control and field kit items have been collected and secured in the vehicle

Use the pre-departure inventory to verify If any equipment is missing or damaged, report it to team leader

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Breaking Down Traffic Control

Back at the Residence

Secure field kit items in locked cab of survey vehicle or bring into residencesurvey vehicle or bring into residence Computer and back up power must always be brought into the residencebe brought into the residence

Charge both items nightly D il l d d t tDaily, your leader needs your computer to back up survey data Note any unusual situations or circumstances and report them to your

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team leader (from your field notebook)

INTERVIEWING SKILLSINTERVIEWING SKILLS

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Prepare for the Following:

Prepare for the Following:

You may be on your feet for extendedYou may be on your feet for extended periods of time On busy weekends you will be talking to aOn busy weekends, you will be talking to a large number of people W th diti i bl d i thWeather conditions are variable during the summer Restrooms at the areas may be closed Know your surroundings

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Bad Interview

Your Role as an Interviewer

Your Role as an Interviewer You have been hired to conduct traffic t i t i i ffi i t dstop survey interview in an efficient and professional manner You represent the SCA and the USACE Conduct interviews according to g established methods and protocols Be polite and appreciative of visitors (thoseBe polite and appreciative of visitors (those who participate and those who don’t)

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The Interview Process

The Interview Process Observe vehicle approaching the station note: Axles and vehicle type Introduce yourselfy Tell them you are conducting a survey Ask if they are willing to answer a fewAsk if they are willing to answer a few questions P d ith i t i if th fProceed with interview or if they refuse, thank them and send them on their way

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Repeat process with next vehicle

Getting the interview g Once the vehicle is stopped, the l ti hi ith th i it b irelationship with the visitor begins Be confident when introducing the survey Do not immediately accept a refusal without

1. Further explaining the purpose of the survey

2. Indicating that the survey takes only 2-32. Indicating that the survey takes only 2 3 minutes

3. Asking the recreation or sightseeing question

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Performance Measures for

Interviews Drive-bys refusals and passed interviewsDrive bys, refusals, and passed interviews do not provide us the data needed to build load factorsload factors.

For interviews of this nature, an 80% or higher “Yes” rate is expected on a normalhigher Yes rate is expected on a normal survey day

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SURVEY COMPUTERSSURVEY COMPUTERS

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Overview of Data Collection

System Data entry directly into local computer database Standalone Web based interface (not on internet)

Series of screensSeries of screens The screens contain your basic script Mix of radio button and text entryMix of radio button and text entry

The system contains logic that will t ti ll i l d ki ti automatically include or skip questions.

Appropriate Computer Use

Appropriate Computer Use The computer set-up is sensitive and p p builds file structures as data is collected Computers are for survey use onlyComputers are for survey use only

No Wi-Fi No internet browsingNo internet browsing No games No playing with settingsNo playing with settings

A broken computer can seriously impact the study

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the study Electronic Equipment

SURVEY TOOL

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Demo

Demo

At this point we will switch projection to aAt this point we will switch projection to a survey computer and demonstrate the survey toolsurvey tool.

The following slides are for your reference as we review the data to be collected andas we review the data to be collected and questions on the survey tool.

F ll i th d t ti illFollowing the demonstration, we will run through a series of exercises where you ill ti i th t l

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will practice using the survey tool.

REVIEW OF DATAREVIEW OF DATA

COLLECTED & QUESTIONS

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Review of Data & Questions

Information Entered before St ti S P i dStarting Survey Period

Select Recreation Area and interviewer from existingSelect Recreation Area and interviewer from existing sessions Settings Spreadsheet is available in the field g p notebook for reference-review set up Surveyor Name – use your correct name, this shows up as your script in the survey Survey Period – refer to earlier slide on survey periods for connection of time to period number

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periods for connection of time to period number.

Computer and Software Tips

Computer and Software Tips

Once you have entered the set-up Qs for a site,Once you have entered the set up Qs for a site, you will not be able to select that park from the pick list. Look for that park and your name on the “Visitor Survey Home”.

For ease of visibility

In Explorer, change the font size to larger or largest At earliest convenience, open the “Drive-By” and “Site Notes” windows and arrange the screensNotes windows and arrange the screens.

Can change mouse pointer to a larger size

Review of Data & Questions

Other Features Review of Data & Questions

Start Next Survey – Occurs at the completion of an interview; returns you to the first page ofan interview; returns you to the first page of questions.

Change Interviewer – Available at theChange Interviewer Available at the completion of an interview or on the first page of questions; returns you to the Surveyor Name and Period questions.

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Review of Data & Questions

Other Features Review of Data & Questions

Visitation Survey Home – At the bottom of most pages; returns you to the site selection Startpages; returns you to the site selection Start Page Bus/Bike Loop abbreviated survey for vehiclesBus/Bike Loop – abbreviated survey for vehicles with large number of passengers (bus, mini bus, commercial van) or bicycle parties (individual orcommercial van) or bicycle parties (individual or group)

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Open Window for Drive By Review of Data & Questions

Open Window for Drive By Record Observed axles, , tow and recreation/non-recreation appearance

Best Practices Open Window during first interviewinterview Move to side of screen so you can see both y interview Qs and Drive By windows

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Open Window for Site Notes Review of Data & Questions

Open Window for Site Notes Record incidents, , observations or other items as directed in guidanceguidance

Best Practices Open Window during firstOpen Window during first interview One note per incidentp

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Stop Survey Review of Data & Questions

Stop Survey Used if isitorUsed if visitor exits interview before completebefore complete

– A “refusal” mid survey -y Goes to “Thank You” page, ready to start next interview

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V hi l A Review of Data & Questions

Vehicle Appearance Recreation or Non- Number of AxlesRecreation or Non recreation vehicle This is based on

Number of Axles Include axles on any towed items observation, potential indicators might be

Rule of thumb is to count all the wheels t hi th dVisible recreation equipment Casually dressed touching the ground on the side of the vehicle visible to youCasually dressed passengers No business related visible to you Tow

Is vehicle towing

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printing on the vehicle g something?

O i Q ti

Opening Questions Participation in Recreation or SightseeingParticipation in

Survey Use the greeting

Recreation or Sightseeing Recall recreation or non-recreation exerciseg g printed on the screen If refuse, still ask

Follow-up questions if appropriate. “What brought you to this park TODAY?”Recreation or

Sightseeing Question If passed still ask this park TODAY?

Non-recreation visitors will be thanked and sent on their way

If passed, still ask Recreation or Sightseeing Question and survey will reset.

Mark Rangers or Custodial as yes for participation and no for

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g g yes for participation and no for Recreation

CRITICAL INFORMATION

R t i t thi t d Review of Data & Questions

Returning to this area today Will you be returning to this park TODAY?

Emphasize “today” If yes:

R i i i h fi i h d h i i hReturning visitors have not finished their trip to the area They are excused from the survey, thank them and y y send on their way Survey will reset

IfIf no:

If they are leaving the area and not returning, complete interview

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p If visitor is unsure, enter no and continue survey

CRITICAL INFORMATION

Review of Data & Questions

Only Area/Other Areas Only park at this lake today Going to other parks at this lake Means this is the only recreation area visited on this lake

Means visits to other areas associated with this lakeon this lake

Asked of all non-returning recreation this lake Asked of all non-returning recreationreturning recreation visitors

Past Tense returning recreation visitors

Future Tense

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Past Tense Future Tense

N b f P l i V hi l Review of Data & Questions

Number of People in Vehicle Number of people Under 17 & over 62Number of people

You may be able to observe this information

Under 17 & over 62 You may be able to observe this information

Question to verify Infants count as

Question to verify Enter number of individuals Enter the total number f i di id l i th individuals meeting the age criteria of individuals in the vehicle

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O i ht i th A Review of Data & Questions

Overnight in the Area Staying overnight IN this park or ON theStaying overnight away from home on this trip

IN this park or ON the lake park in the recreation

“Yes” response will trigger a series of ti b t p area overnight

Overnight stay details questions about overnight stays g y Campsite, boat, lodge, resort, other Camping fee Number of Nights

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Review of Data & Questions Overnight in the Area

An nights o tsideAny nights outside this park and within 30 miles

Overnight stay details Campsite, boat, lodge, t th30 miles “yes” response will trigger a series of resort, other Number of Nights questions about overnight accommodations andaccommodations and how long they stayed in the area

How long here How many hours were you here today?

Only asked of day users (not overnight in )area)

Round to nearest half hour If th 3 5 l di b tt tIf more than 3.5, leave radio button at zero and enter hours in text field

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Activities (1 f 8)

Review of Data & Questions

Activities (1 of 8)

Boatingg Site settings – YES for all areas Enter total number of individuals who participated in p p this activity

Fishing Site settings – YES for all areas Enter total number of individuals who participated in hi i ithis activity

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A ti iti Review of Data & Questions

Activities (2 of 8)

Water contact sportsWater contact sports Includes wading, waterskiing, scuba diving, parasailing-Boardsailing. Water contact is the g g key.

Enter total number of individuals who ti i t d i f th ti itiparticipated in any of these activities

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A ti iti Review of Data & Questions

Activities (3 of 8)

Boating (specific) Fishing (specific)Boating (specific) Shows up if number boating > 1

Fishing (specific) Shows up if number fishing > 1g

Ask about both powered and non-d ft g Ask about both boat and shore fishing.

Fi hi f d kpowered crafts

Note reference for number in boat

Fishing from dock or pier counts as shore fishingnumber in boat fishing.

Note reference for number fishing

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A ti iti Review of Data & Questions

Activities (4 of 8)

Hiking, walking, Picnic, or a meal in theHiking, walking, running, or jogging Includes walking dog, Picnic, or a meal in the park today Focused on family group g g, running, or hiking fitness focused, acti ities on foot y g p land-based activities, including reunions at sheltersactivities on foot

Pedestrian in nature Enter total number of shelters Usually involving a meal Enter total number ofEnter total number of individuals who participated in this

Enter total number of individuals who participated in this

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p p activity p p activity

A ti iti Review of Data & Questions

Activities (5 of 8)

Bicycling, skating, Field sports includingBicycling, skating, or skateboarding or other activities

Field sports including playing with a ball or frisbee on wheels On wheels, using f

Land based activities with a ball or other object foot power Enter total number of individuals who

Include spectators and players Enter total n mber ofof individuals who participated in this activity

Enter total number of individuals who participated in this activity y y

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Activities (6 of 8)

Tournament, special Visitor CenterTournament, special event or large gathering

Visitor Center Only when Visitor Center is present

Gallery people at the lake for fishing tournaments.

in the recreation area.

May not have fished, there for the tournament.

F i l l iFestivals, large parties, reunions 20 l

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20+ people

A ti iti Review of Data & Questions

Activities (7 of 8)

OtherOther Activities not mentioned, Geocaching, bird wathching, etc.g Enter the number and description of activities in text field

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A ti iti Review of Data & Questions

Activities (8 of 8)

Participated in no other activity butParticipated in no other activity but sightseeing Asked only if visitors participated in no other y p p activities.

System automatically checks to account for all the individuals in the vehicle.

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D hi Review of Data & Questions

Demographic Active Duty Military Difficulty seeing,y y

Emphasize “immediate family

Difficulty seeing, hearing, walking or climbing stairs members”.

Determine if the i it ith

Asked of individuals in the vehicle visitors are either active duty military or the family member of

If refuse to answer make response as “no” the family member of an active duty military member.

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R id Review of Data & Questions

Residency If US Resident, ZIP code If non-resident,If US Resident, ZIP code

If not sure, ask first if US resident

If non resident, country Options for USA, Record 5 digit zip code Record 9 for non-resident p , Canada, Mexico, Declined or other.

Record 9 for refused to provide

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Review of Data & Questions

Other Areas behind the meter Other sites in area

Asked only if areas are identified in the survey set up questionsset-up questions.

Ask about visits to any specific sites in the area that come up in the surveythat come up in the survey.

Participate in follow-up survey Tell us more about your visit in a short web-based survey D t i if illi t ti i t i f llDetermine if willing to participate in follow-up survey Explain the follow-up and see if willing to provideExplain the follow-up and see if willing to provide e-mail address Type in e-mail address carefullyyp y Type in “no” if they decline to provide the e-mail address

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Had low agreement to take follow-up survey in 2012, would like 50% or more in 2013

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Concluding the Survey Thank the Visitor for their participation

Flag them through the survey station Select “Start next Interview”

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Range and Logic Checks

Range and Logic Checks

Occur at the end of Number in car mustOccur at the end of each page The next question

Number in car must be accounted for in activity sectionq button will activate a range and logic check

No single field can be greater than the

Some items have to be completed, e.g.

b i number in the car The sum of all activity fi ldnumber in car fields must = or exceed number in car

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SPECIAL GUIDANCESPECIAL GUIDANCE

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Situational Guidance

Non English Speaking Visitor

Communication Issues Non English Speaking Visitor

Does a child in the vehicle speak English? With the adults permission, may ask child to translate for their p y parents If Spanish speaking, see if they will complete the Spanish survey form Provide form with stamped andSpanish survey form. Provide form with stamped and addressed envelope.

If unable to survey, you will enter the vehicle as y, y passed (language).

All other communication issues (deaf, mute, etc)

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Select Passed (language) and then Did not respond.

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Cultural Groups you Some may be

Cultural Issues Cultural Groups you may encounter

Hispanic

Some may be uncomfortable taking the surveyHispanic

Kurdish Russian y Encourage their participation

Indian Hmong

See if they would be more comfortable being interviewed by your

Muslim interviewed by your partner

Situational Guidance

If there are 5 or fewer cars in line, stop every car and

Intentional Pass Rule Due to Traffic Back-up proceed with the interview When there are more than 5 cars in line, complete the current interview and them implement the following:current interview and them implement the following:

For the next 4 cars complete an abbreviated interview. There is a place to mark this as a passed vehicle.

C d t f ll i t i 5th hi l C ti thi lConduct full interview on 5th vehicle. Continue this as long as there are more than 5 vehicles in the waiting line.

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Situational Guidance

If you see lightning or if rain endangers the

Adverse Weather During Sampling Period If you see lightning or if rain endangers the computer, seek shelter in the vehicle.

Stay in vehicle until weather clears or sampling y p g period ends Using the “Drive Bys” counter, record number of Axles and recreation/ non-recreation appearance Report amount of time notReport amount of time not conducting surveys in site notes and to team

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leader

PRACTICE AND EXERCISESPRACTICE AND EXERCISES

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Setting up your Recreation

Areas Using the Site Set-up Spreadsheet in the FieldUsing the Site Set up Spreadsheet in the Field notebooks, Surveyors should set-up the 2-3 recreation areas in their group.

Have a teammate double check your site set-ups Proceed slowly and carefully Use your real name (no silly or fake ones) This means that on the first day of sampling you will select areas from the existing sessions, not

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from the pull down menus.

Exercises

Exercises All will participate in the following exercises:

Take turns conducting interviews with your teammateyour teammate Conduct at least three interviews each, idi f db k t h thproviding feedback to each other Conduct at least one interview with the USACE staff (Meredith and Dena) acting as the visitor

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Debrief

Debrief

Feedback on observed interviewsFeedback on observed interviews Continue to practice interviews on your own and make sure you indicate practiceown and make sure you indicate practice in site notes

Questions?Questions?

Plug in Computers to g p Charge Before Going to Lunch

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INTERVIEW CHALLENGESINTERVIEW CHALLENGES

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Challenges in Interviewing g g Visitor complains about an issue at the area or ith th C f E iwith the Corps of Engineers Visitor is reluctant to participate or gives you are h d ti hil i t i ihard time while interviewing Non-English speaking adults in the vehicle R t i it d ’t t t t k iRepeat visitors don’t want to take survey again Having to repeat questions Vehicle approaches just before sampling period ends C t B tt i l t f

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Computer Battery is low or runs out of power Most Interesting Visitor

What/Who do You Stop for

Interviews Interview all vehicles that exit the area.Interview all vehicles that exit the area.

Includes motorized and non-motorized bikes, motorcycles, golf carts, buses, etc.

Who is not stopped Pedestrians - even if they have a stroller or cart Unsupervised children – i.e. child on bicyclep y Emergency Vehicles

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When Would You Not

When Would You Not Conduct a Survey

Visit by your Team Leader (supervisor) Visit by Ranger specifically to check onVisit by Ranger specifically to check on you Visit by study leadership (Alex MeredithVisit by study leadership (Alex, Meredith, Dena, Kathy, etc) to observe or document your activitiesyour activities

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Survey is the Priority

Survey is the Priority

Do not let visits by Rangers or other staffDo not let visits by Rangers or other staff delay your initiation of a survey to an exiting visitorexiting visitor Do not let talkative visitors keep other visitors waiting in linevisitors waiting in line.

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Situational Guidance

Non English Speaking Visitor

Communication Issues Non English Speaking Visitor

Does a child in the vehicle speak English? With the adults permission, may ask child to translate for their p y parents If Spanish speaking, see if they will complete the Spanish survey form Provide form with stamped andSpanish survey form. Provide form with stamped and addressed envelope.

If unable to survey, you will enter the vehicle as y, y passed (language).

All other communication issues (deaf, mute, etc)

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Select Passed (language) and then Did not respond.

Situational Guidance

Cultural Groups you Some may be

Cultural Issues Cultural Groups you may encounter

Hispanic

Some may be uncomfortable taking the surveyHispanic

Kurdish Russian y Encourage their participation

Indian Hmong

See if they would be more comfortable being interviewed by your

Muslim interviewed by your partner

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Situational Guidance

If there are 5 or fewer cars in line, stop every car and

Intentional Pass Rule Due to Traffic Back-up proceed with the interview When there are more than 5 cars in line, complete the current interview and them implement the following:current interview and them implement the following:

For the next 4 cars complete an abbreviated interview. There is a place to mark this as a passed vehicle.

C d t f ll i t i 5th hi l C ti thi lConduct full interview on 5th vehicle. Continue this as long as there are more than 5 vehicles in the waiting line.

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Situational Guidance

If you see lightning or if rain endangers the

Adverse Weather During Sampling Period If you see lightning or if rain endangers the computer, seek shelter in the vehicle.

Stay in vehicle until weather clears or sampling y p g period ends Using the “Drive Bys” counter, record number of Axles and recreation/ non-recreation appearance Report amount of time notReport amount of time not conducting surveys in site notes and to team leader