Going Green: Monterey Park Sustainability Survey

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* 2. Are you a resident of Monterey Park?

Yes

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* 3. Would you like to receive email updates on the Going Green program and involvement opportunities?

Yes

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* 4. How would you like to receive news about the City's sustainability work? Select all that apply.

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Cascades Newspaper

MPK-TV

Twitter

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Mail

Term definitions as used in this survey:

Climate Change: Long-term changes in average temperature and weather patterns accross the planet.

Sustainability: Maintaining conditions under which humans and nature can exist in productive harmony to support present and future generations.

Greenhouse Gasses: Gasses that trap heat in the atmosphere and contribute to warming temperatures. Many human activities create GHGs such as electricity generation, transportation fuel, and decomposing waste in landfills.

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* 5. How much do you think climate change impacts your personal health and safety?

Not at all

An Extreme Amount

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i We adjusted the number you entered based on the slider’s scale.

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* 6. Rank your level of agreement with the following statements:

	Strongly Disagree	Disagree	Neutral	Agree	Strongly Agree
I understand what climate change means	I understand what climate change means Strongly Disagree	I understand what climate change means Disagree	I understand what climate change means Neutral	I understand what climate change means Agree	I understand what climate change means Strongly Agree
I understand what sustainability means	I understand what sustainability means Strongly Disagree	I understand what sustainability means Disagree	I understand what sustainability means Neutral	I understand what sustainability means Agree	I understand what sustainability means Strongly Agree
The City needs to take action to protect the environment	The City needs to take action to protect the environment Strongly Disagree	The City needs to take action to protect the environment Disagree	The City needs to take action to protect the environment Neutral	The City needs to take action to protect the environment Agree	The City needs to take action to protect the environment Strongly Agree
I would like more opportunities to learn about climate change and sustainability	I would like more opportunities to learn about climate change and sustainability Strongly Disagree	I would like more opportunities to learn about climate change and sustainability Disagree	I would like more opportunities to learn about climate change and sustainability Neutral	I would like more opportunities to learn about climate change and sustainability Agree	I would like more opportunities to learn about climate change and sustainability Strongly Agree

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* 7. In your opinion, how important are the following issues for the City of Monterey Park?

	Not Important	Somewhat Important	Important	Very Important	Extremely Important
Air Pollution	Air Pollution Not Important	Air Pollution Somewhat Important	Air Pollution Important	Air Pollution Very Important	Air Pollution Extremely Important
Water Pollution	Water Pollution Not Important	Water Pollution Somewhat Important	Water Pollution Important	Water Pollution Very Important	Water Pollution Extremely Important
Litter	Litter Not Important	Litter Somewhat Important	Litter Important	Litter Very Important	Litter Extremely Important
Traffic/Congestion	Traffic/Congestion Not Important	Traffic/Congestion Somewhat Important	Traffic/Congestion Important	Traffic/Congestion Very Important	Traffic/Congestion Extremely Important
Extreme Heat & Drought	Extreme Heat & Drought Not Important	Extreme Heat & Drought Somewhat Important	Extreme Heat & Drought Important	Extreme Heat & Drought Very Important	Extreme Heat & Drought Extremely Important
Decreasing Waste	Decreasing Waste Not Important	Decreasing Waste Somewhat Important	Decreasing Waste Important	Decreasing Waste Very Important	Decreasing Waste Extremely Important

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* 8. Rank your level of agreement with the following statements:

	Strongly Disagree	Disagree	Neutral	Agree	Strongly Agree
I am aware of sustainable programs and activities offered in my community	I am aware of sustainable programs and activities offered in my community Strongly Disagree	I am aware of sustainable programs and activities offered in my community Disagree	I am aware of sustainable programs and activities offered in my community Neutral	I am aware of sustainable programs and activities offered in my community Agree	I am aware of sustainable programs and activities offered in my community Strongly Agree
I know how to reduce my water use at home	I know how to reduce my water use at home Strongly Disagree	I know how to reduce my water use at home Disagree	I know how to reduce my water use at home Neutral	I know how to reduce my water use at home Agree	I know how to reduce my water use at home Strongly Agree
I know how to recycle and reduce waste at home	I know how to recycle and reduce waste at home Strongly Disagree	I know how to recycle and reduce waste at home Disagree	I know how to recycle and reduce waste at home Neutral	I know how to recycle and reduce waste at home Agree	I know how to recycle and reduce waste at home Strongly Agree
I know how to reduce my electricity use at home	I know how to reduce my electricity use at home Strongly Disagree	I know how to reduce my electricity use at home Disagree	I know how to reduce my electricity use at home Neutral	I know how to reduce my electricity use at home Agree	I know how to reduce my electricity use at home Strongly Agree
I am aware of programs and rebates available to make my home more efficient	I am aware of programs and rebates available to make my home more efficient Strongly Disagree	I am aware of programs and rebates available to make my home more efficient Disagree	I am aware of programs and rebates available to make my home more efficient Neutral	I am aware of programs and rebates available to make my home more efficient Agree	I am aware of programs and rebates available to make my home more efficient Strongly Agree

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* 9. Are you aware of the City's Climate Action Plan and sustainability efforts?

Yes

Somewhat

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* 10. Which strategies should the community and City implement to improve transportation sustainability? Rank by listing the most important strategy first.

Add bike and pedestrian pathways, trails, and sidewalks

Improve convenience of public transit (e.g., Spirit Bus, increased weekend transit service, etc.)

Add electric vehicle charging stations and incentives to drive electric vehicles

Transition school and transit buses to electric or hybrid

Improve pedestrian safety to encourage walking and biking (e.g., sidewalk maintenance, streetlights, etc.)

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* 11. Which strategies should the community and City implement to improve energy conservation? Rank by listing the most important strategy first.

Use more renewable energy in city buildings and parks (e.g., solar, wind, etc.)

Make it more affordable to install rooftop solar on homes (e.g. solar pilot program)

Require new homes and commercial buildings to be more energy efficient

Provide incentives to replace gas heating systems and appliances with efficient electric versions in existing homes and commercial buildings

Set a target to achieve low greenhouse gas emissions

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* 12. Which strategies should the community and City implement to improve water conservation? Rank by listing the most important strategy first.

Provide incentives to replace residential lawns with drought-tolerant landscaping

Promote drought-tolerant landscaping in public spaces

Provide water check-ups to homes and businesses to optimize water use

Promote "green infrastructure" to manage stormwater economically and sustainably (e.g., rain gardens, rainwater harvesting systems, etc.)

Provide classes on how to reduce water use at home

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* 13. Which strategies should the community and City implement to decrease waste? Rank by listing the most important strategy first.

Improve recycling habits through workshops and handouts

Take steps to decrease single use plastics (e.g., disposable plastic water bottles, takeout boxes, cutlery, etc.)

Divert excess food from grocery stores and restaurants to provide for those in need

Host item-swapping events for Monterey Park residents

Going Green: Monterey Park Sustainability Survey

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* 1. Contact Information

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* 2. Are you a resident of Monterey Park?

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* 3. Would you like to receive email updates on the Going Green program and involvement opportunities?

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* 4. How would you like to receive news about the City's sustainability work? Select all that apply.

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* 5. How much do you think climate change impacts your personal health and safety?

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* 6. Rank your level of agreement with the following statements:

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* 7. In your opinion, how important are the following issues for the City of Monterey Park?

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* 8. Rank your level of agreement with the following statements:

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* 9. Are you aware of the City's Climate Action Plan and sustainability efforts?

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* 10. Which strategies should the community and City implement to improve transportation sustainability? Rank by listing the most important strategy first.

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* 11. Which strategies should the community and City implement to improve energy conservation? Rank by listing the most important strategy first.

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* 12. Which strategies should the community and City implement to improve water conservation? Rank by listing the most important strategy first.

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* 13. Which strategies should the community and City implement to decrease waste? Rank by listing the most important strategy first.

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* 14. Do you have any ideas to improve sustainability in the City of Monterey Park?