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Sumner County survey: traffic and safety top residents' concerns as comp plan update proceeds
Summary
Sumner County planning staff presented results of a 13-question public survey used to inform the countycomprehensive land-use plan update; traffic/congestion and safety ranked highest among respondents, with notable differences between city and unincorporated respondents and strong support for zoning restrictions in some groups.
Sumner County Planning Commission staff on April 15 reviewed results from a 13-question public survey conducted to inform the countycomprehensive land-use plan update, which the county has not revised since 2010. The online survey drew 3,973 participants and was launched in mid-January; a single-day surge accounted for roughly 1,700 responses.
Commissioners were told the survey asked where respondents live, how long theyhave lived in Sumner County and to rank the most significant issues facing the county. A planning staff member said traffic conditions and safety were the top-ranked concern overall, followed by rural preservation and loss of local character, the availability of attainable…
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