Discussion on Florida's future and transit

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1. Do you think public transportation is becoming more or less important to Florida's future?

Do you think public transportation is becoming more or less important to Florida's future?   More Less No change

2. Which of the following statements about public transit are important to you?

	Very Important	Somewhat Important	Neutral	Not Important	Strongly Disagree
Better alternative to traffic congestion	*Which of the following statements about public transit are important to you? Better alternative to traffic congestion Very Important	Better alternative to traffic congestion Somewhat Important	Better alternative to traffic congestion Neutral	Better alternative to traffic congestion Not Important	Better alternative to traffic congestion Strongly Disagree
Enhances real estate values near stations	Enhances real estate values near stations Very Important	Enhances real estate values near stations Somewhat Important	Enhances real estate values near stations Neutral	Enhances real estate values near stations Not Important	Enhances real estate values near stations Strongly Disagree
Green transit combats global warming	Green transit combats global warming Very Important	Green transit combats global warming Somewhat Important	Green transit combats global warming Neutral	Green transit combats global warming Not Important	Green transit combats global warming Strongly Disagree
Health benefits (less stress fighting traffic, air quality for asthma, etc)	Health benefits (less stress fighting traffic, air quality for asthma, etc) Very Important	Health benefits (less stress fighting traffic, air quality for asthma, etc) Somewhat Important	Health benefits (less stress fighting traffic, air quality for asthma, etc) Neutral	Health benefits (less stress fighting traffic, air quality for asthma, etc) Not Important	Health benefits (less stress fighting traffic, air quality for asthma, etc) Strongly Disagree
Less American dependence on foreign oil	Less American dependence on foreign oil Very Important	Less American dependence on foreign oil Somewhat Important	Less American dependence on foreign oil Neutral	Less American dependence on foreign oil Not Important	Less American dependence on foreign oil Strongly Disagree
Makes a business community more competitive	Makes a business community more competitive Very Important	Makes a business community more competitive Somewhat Important	Makes a business community more competitive Neutral	Makes a business community more competitive Not Important	Makes a business community more competitive Strongly Disagree
Saves riders money	Saves riders money Very Important	Saves riders money Somewhat Important	Saves riders money Neutral	Saves riders money Not Important	Saves riders money Strongly Disagree
Sparks Transit Oriented Developments which can invigorate local economies	Sparks Transit Oriented Developments which can invigorate local economies Very Important	Sparks Transit Oriented Developments which can invigorate local economies Somewhat Important	Sparks Transit Oriented Developments which can invigorate local economies Neutral	Sparks Transit Oriented Developments which can invigorate local economies Not Important	Sparks Transit Oriented Developments which can invigorate local economies Strongly Disagree
Transit creates quality jobs	Transit creates quality jobs Very Important	Transit creates quality jobs Somewhat Important	Transit creates quality jobs Neutral	Transit creates quality jobs Not Important	Transit creates quality jobs Strongly Disagree
Transit increases quality of life	Transit increases quality of life Very Important	Transit increases quality of life Somewhat Important	Transit increases quality of life Neutral	Transit increases quality of life Not Important	Transit increases quality of life Strongly Disagree

3. Some Floridians believe that riding the bus has developed an unfairly bad rap. Which of these would make for an effective spokesperson? (click all that apply)

Some Floridians believe that riding the bus has developed an unfairly bad rap. Which of these would make for an effective spokesperson? (click all that apply)   A business owner who knows that it will be easier for her to attract customers and employees if there is convenient transit service nearby A shift manager who needs his workers showing up on time A business owner who cannot afford to pay to build and maintain a parking lot for employees A driver passing a bus who imagines all the riders driving their own cars and jamming traffic to a halt A single mom without a car who would otherwise not be able to hold the job

4. Ridership on transit systems soared to record numbers last year when gas hit $4/gallon. What do you think is going to happen to the price of gas over the next 20 years?

Ridership on transit systems soared to record numbers last year when gas hit $4/gallon. What do you think is going to happen to the price of gas over the next 20 years?   Skyrocket Rise somewhat Stay about the same Fall somewhat Plummet

5. When was the last trip you took (either just a short trip or across the state) when you would have preferred not to deal with driving/traffic/parking and wished there was convenient public transportation available as your option?

When was the last trip you took (either just a short trip or across the state) when you would have preferred not to deal with driving/traffic/parking and wished there was convenient public transportation available as your option?   Within the last few days Within the last month Rarely Never

6. Senior citizens are important to Florida. Many become unable to drive. Which is the best reason to get better public transportation for our seniors?

Senior citizens are important to Florida. Many become unable to drive. Which is the best reason to get better public transportation for our seniors?   Lessen dangerous driving by seniors who are unable to drive safely Lessen the social isolation of seniors who are trapped in their homes Convenient and reliable transit is important in attracting future retirees to Florida

7. Think about the main commercial strip in your community. If we had unlimited resources, what should we do for that strip to make public transportation a better option for people to reduce the cars on the road and the need for so many parking lots? (Click all that apply)

Think about the main commercial strip in your community. If we had unlimited resources, what should we do for that strip to make public transportation a better option for people to reduce the cars on the road and the need for so many parking lots? (Click all that apply)   Run transit far more frequently (every five minutes during the day) Encourage private/public partnerships to enhance development in concert with transit Make it free Change local codes to create Transit Oriented Developments, thereby increasing pedestrian traffic and commerce Run express routes with fewer stops but faster trips Lay new tracks to get rail service down the strip

8. Which of these are good reasons to expand public transportation during a recession? (Click all that apply)

Which of these are good reasons to expand public transportation during a recession? (Click all that apply)   Riding transit is cheaper than driving and everyone is trying to save money Every $1 invested in public transportation projects returns around $4 in local economic activity Building new rail lines will create a lot of good-paying construction jobs People need reliable ways to get to work, especially when families are sharing a car Now is a great time to build while prices for land and materials are less expensive Florida needs to invest now in transit infrastructure to competitively attract jobs, tourists, retirees, and new business centers in the future

9. Assuming for a moment that you now commute by automobile, and assuming that a public transit alternative existed in your area, which of the following is the most compelling reason for you to consider switching from automobile to transit?

Assuming for a moment that you now commute by automobile, and assuming that a public transit alternative existed in your area, which of the following is the most compelling reason for you to consider switching from automobile to transit?   The average transit rider saves $9,100 a year in insurance, gas, expenses cutting from 2 cars to 1 Transit is a green, sustainable transportation alternative that cuts down on air pollution/global warming Drivers facing daily traffic congestion and road rage tend to get stressed out and stress causes health issues. It's healthier to relax during my commute. I am concerned with America's energy independence and would consider riding transit if I knew it would cut down on our dependence on foreign oil I will always prefer to drive my car

10. Please click "Yes" next to the all of the following statements that apply to you:

	Yes
Business Person	*Please click "Yes" next to the all of the following statements that apply to you: Business Person Yes
Elected Official	Elected Official Yes
Government Employee	Government Employee Yes
Transit Advocate	Transit Advocate Yes
Frequent Transit Rider	Frequent Transit Rider Yes
Addicted to my car	Addicted to my car Yes
I want freedom from my car	I want freedom from my car Yes
I want to help spread the word about the importance of transit to Florida's future	I want to help spread the word about the importance of transit to Florida's future Yes

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12. (Optional) The Florida Public Transit Association is very interested in your comments, concerns, questions, and opinions about transit. Please feel free to use the space below to send us your thoughts. If you would like an answer, but did not provide your email address in the previous survey question, please provide it here. When finished, please don't forget to click "Done" at the bottom of this form.

(Optional) The Florida Public Transit Association is very interested in your comments, concerns, questions, and opinions about transit. Please feel free to use the space below to send us your thoughts. If you would like an answer, but did not provide your email address in the previous survey question, please provide it here. When finished, please don't forget to click "Done" at the bottom of this form.