Fishers Island Ferry District Survey

Fishers Island Ferry District (FIFD) is conducting a comprehensive analysis of our vessels, terminals, and operating schedule to inform planning for future vessel replacements. With this survey, FIFD hopes to better understand what potential improvements would be the most beneficial to our users.

Estimated response time to complete this survey is 15-20 minutes. Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback and help shape the vision for future ferry service to Fishers Island!

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* 1. Which category of ferry user best describes you? [choose multiple]

Year-round Fishers Island resident

Seasonal Fishers Island resident

Visitor (recreational)

Fishers Island School (student, family, or staff)

Commercial commuter

Commercial freight user

Other (please specify)

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* 2. What is your age? [Choose one]

Under 18

18-24

25-34

35-44

45-54

55-64

65-74

75 years or above

Prefer not to answer

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* 3. What is the purpose of your typical trip? [choose multiple]

Commute to New London for work or school

Commute to Fishers Island for work or school

Travel to New London for shopping, errands, or appointments

Traveling to visit, vacation, or stay on the island

Other (please specify)

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* 4. In a typical off-season month (November – April), what best describes how often you travel on or use the Fishers Island Ferry in the following ways? [fill in for each row]

	At least 5 times per week	1 to 4 times per week	At least once per month	Less than once a month	Never
Walk on	Walk on At least 5 times per week	Walk on 1 to 4 times per week	Walk on At least once per month	Walk on Less than once a month	Walk on Never
Drive on	Drive on At least 5 times per week	Drive on 1 to 4 times per week	Drive on At least once per month	Drive on Less than once a month	Drive on Never
Freight delivery	Freight delivery At least 5 times per week	Freight delivery 1 to 4 times per week	Freight delivery At least once per month	Freight delivery Less than once a month	Freight delivery Never

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* 5. In a typical peak-season month (May – October), what best describes how often you travel on or use the Fishers Island Ferry in the following ways? [fill in for each row]

	At least 5 times per week	1 to 4 times per week	At least once per month	Less than once a month	Never
Walk on (auto ferry)	Walk on (auto ferry) At least 5 times per week	Walk on (auto ferry) 1 to 4 times per week	Walk on (auto ferry) At least once per month	Walk on (auto ferry) Less than once a month	Walk on (auto ferry) Never
Walk on (fast ferry)	Walk on (fast ferry) At least 5 times per week	Walk on (fast ferry) 1 to 4 times per week	Walk on (fast ferry) At least once per month	Walk on (fast ferry) Less than once a month	Walk on (fast ferry) Never
Drive on	Drive on At least 5 times per week	Drive on 1 to 4 times per week	Drive on At least once per month	Drive on Less than once a month	Drive on Never
Freight delivery	Freight delivery At least 5 times per week	Freight delivery 1 to 4 times per week	Freight delivery At least once per month	Freight delivery Less than once a month	Freight delivery Never