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Proposed Ferry Service for Fort Myers Beach Community
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1.
Fort Myers Beach marina owners/operators are proposing the following route for a potential ferry service along Matanzas Pass. Tell us what you think of this route on a scale of 1-5 (5 being the highest).
(dark blue dotted line)
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2
3
4
5
1
2
3
4
5
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2.
Do you believe this route services the important locations along the Fort Myers Beach bayfront?
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Yes
No
3.
If you answered "no" to the previous question, please specify which locations you believe are missing. (up to 3)
Location 1
Location 2
Location 3
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4.
What travel route do you see yourself utilizing the most?
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North End --> South End
South End --> North End
Travel between Fort Myers Beach and San Carlos Island
None of the above
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5.
What type of travel do you see yourself using this ferry service for?
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Leisure
Commute
Other
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6.
Based on the proposed route, how often do you see yourself using this service?
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Daily
Weekly
Monthly
Other (please specify)
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7.
What frequency would you like to see for the ferry service?
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Every 30 minutes
Every hour
Every two hours
Other (please specify)
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8.
Based on prices for similar ferry services, we are considering the following pricing structure:
FMB Residents:
Single trip:
$10
Day pass:
$25
Weekly pass:
$40
Monthly pass:
$100
Seasonal pass:
$250
Annual pass:
$300
Non-residents/tourists:
Single trip:
$15
Day pass:
$30
Weekly pass:
$55
Do you think this is a reasonable pricing system?
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Yes
No
9.
If you answered "no" to the above, please provide us with approximate estimates of an ideal price for each category of ferry pass.
Single trip
Day pass
Monthly pass
Seasonal pass
Annual pass
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10.
When could you see yourself using this service the most?
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During season
Off-season
Both
Never
Other (please specify)
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11.
We are considering offering special services such as historical tours, sightseeing, private events and booze cruises. Would you use these services if they were offered?
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Yes
No
12.
What amenities would you like to see on this ferry service? (select all that apply)
Covered roof
Charging outlets
Wifi
On-board concessions (snacks, drinks, lunch)
Beer/wine served on board
Other (please specify)
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13.
Please tell us your first name.
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14.
Please tell us your last name.
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15.
What is your email address?
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16.
Are you a resident of Fort Myers Beach?
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Yes
No
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17.
Approximately how many months per year do you spend in Fort Myers Beach?
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Less than 1 month
1-3 months
4-6 months
More than 6 months
Other - tourist/visitor
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18.
What is your age range?
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Under 18
18-26
27-42
43-58
59-65
65+
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If you have any further thoughts you would like to share, please let us know below.