Cast your Vote for Victoria CRD Transit Choices

Welcome to our 2013 Transit Alternatives Survey. The purpose is to update our attitude profiles of 2010-12 on questions related to your preferences on public transit within transit corridors now proposed by BC Transit and Island Corridor Foundation.


60 passenger diesel buses emitting 20 tons of Greenhouse gases (GHG) per day?
Answers Votes Percent
1.
Yes, but for hybrid bus feeder services only 7 44%
2.
Yes, if it has a bike rack 0 0%
3.
Yes, if it has roll-on capability for handicapped people 0 0%
4.
Yes, if there is car parking at the station 0 0%
5.
No, I want rail transit systems 5 31%
6.
No, I want Personal Rapid Transit (PRT) vehicles 4 25%
Total Votes: 16

120 passenger streetcars emitting 0 tons of GHG
Answers Votes Percent
1.
Yes, the sooner the better! 8 57%
2.
As long as I can get to my destination in less time than by car. 3 21%
3.
As long as it will accomodate disabled passengers. 0 0%
4.
As long as there is free parking at my nearest LRT station. 0 0%
5.
As long as the fare is no greater than bus service. 1 7%
6.
No, none of the above! 2 14%
Total Votes: 14

How far are you willing to walk to a public transit station?
Answers Votes Percent
1.
Three blocks (5 minutes) in good weather. 4 33%
2.
Six blocks (10 minutes) in good weather. 4 33%
3.
Disabled so would need to use electric chair. 1 8%
4.
Would use bike if storage available at departure point. 2 17%
5.
Would use car if free parking possible at departure. 1 8%
6.
Would need co-op car or rental bike at destination. 0 0%
Total Votes: 12

Where do you live in CRD?
Answers Votes Percent
1.
Within 15 km of Johnson St Bridge. 10 83%
2.
Beyond 15 km. 1 8%
3.
West or north of Langford 1 8%
4.
Saanich - North of Sayward Rd 0 0%
Total Votes: 12

What is your normal destination on routine travel days?
Answers Votes Percent
1.
Downtown Victroria 9 64%
2.
Victoria General Hospital area 2 14%
3.
Royal Jubilee Hospital area 1 7%
4.
University of Victoria 0 0%
5.
Keating area 0 0%
6.
Sidney area 0 0%
7.
CFB Esquimalt or Dockyard 0 0%
8.
Colwood - Langford 2 14%
Total Votes: 14

Where do you do your serious shopping?
Answers Votes Percent
1.
Downtown 8 42%
2.
Uptown 1 5%
3.
Tillicum 1 5%
4.
Mayfair 3 16%
5.
Hillside 1 5%
6.
Sidney 0 0%
7.
West Shore 5 26%
Total Votes: 19

Since a single small-car ownership costs $12,000+ each year (BCAA):-
Answers Votes Percent
1.
would good public transit (10 min intervals) be adequate for you? 9 82%
2.
would you be able to reduce ownership to one car? 2 18%
3.
would you join a co-op car service for daily needs? 0 0%
Total Votes: 11

Will you promote and vote for funding public transit?
Answers Votes Percent
1.
in the municipal election -- soon. 9 53%
2.
in the next provincial elections -- soon! 6 35%
3.
No, I will not promote improvements in public transit. 2 12%
Total Votes: 17

2-5 passenger PRT pod on an overhead guideway? Check the option most suitable for you!
Answers Votes Percent
1.
A small pod 2 people and bikes would be OK most of the time! 5 71%
2.
Just myself and/or person in a wheelchair 0 0%
3.
Family of four with packpacks 1 14%
4.
When the only user, happy to have no stops prior to my destination 1 14%
Total Votes: 7

Would you wish to have more information about the pod transit system?
Answers Votes Percent
1.
No, that answers my question. 5 45%
2.
Yes, I have additional questions, and will use your feedback options. 6 55%
Total Votes: 11


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