Metropolitan Transportation Plan Survey

The Metropolitan Transportation Plan (MTP) is a long-range, multimodal planning document that will identify the transportation needs of the Benton-Franklin region, including the Tri-Cities Urbanized Area, through the year 2045.

This quick survey is an initial part of the Benton-Franklin Council of Governments' outreach process to gain early insight on the public's perspective while the MTP is still in its preliminary stages.

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* 1. What is your age?

Under 18

18-29

30-44

45-59

60+

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* 2. In what ZIP code is your home located?

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* 3. Which transportation mode do you use most often?

Drive Alone

Carpool

Bike

Walk

Public Transit (Bus)

Van Pools

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* 4. How well does the existing transportation system (transit, pedestrian, bicycle, roadway and/or highway) meet your needs?

Very well

Moderately well

Not very well

Not at all

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* 5. Which of the following transportation barriers prevent you from getting where you need to go on time?

Too much traffic

Public transit travel times and costs

Not enough sidewalks

Road conditions

Not enough bicycle lanes

Not enough transit (bus) stop shelters

None of the above

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* 6. How would you like to see the transportation system improved? Select up to three.

More sidewalks

More bicycle lanes

More transit (bus) stops and routes

Fixing and maintaining current roadways

Increased density and mixed land use

Safer pedestrian/bicyclist crossings

Safer intersections

Other (please specify)

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* 7. How should transportation funds be prioritized? Select up to three.

Repairing existing roadways

Building new roads for expansion

More public transportation options, routes, and stops

Safety improvements (lighting, signage, curb extensions, etc.)

More access to bicycle and pedestrian facilities

Other (please specify)

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* 8. How much of a priority should be placed on avoiding a negative air quality status which would impact the region?

The most important priority

A priority, but not the most important

Not very important

Not important at all

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* 9. Please indicate whether you agree or disagree with the following statements:

	Agree	Disagree	Neither Agree/Disagree
I would walk to work, school, shopping, or other activities if they were close enough.	I would walk to work, school, shopping, or other activities if they were close enough. Agree	I would walk to work, school, shopping, or other activities if they were close enough. Disagree	I would walk to work, school, shopping, or other activities if they were close enough. Neither Agree/Disagree
When deciding how to make my daily trip, my personal vehicle is the only safe, convenient and affordable option available to me.	When deciding how to make my daily trip, my personal vehicle is the only safe, convenient and affordable option available to me. Agree	When deciding how to make my daily trip, my personal vehicle is the only safe, convenient and affordable option available to me. Disagree	When deciding how to make my daily trip, my personal vehicle is the only safe, convenient and affordable option available to me. Neither Agree/Disagree
I prefer to see more transit-oriented development.	I prefer to see more transit-oriented development. Agree	I prefer to see more transit-oriented development. Disagree	I prefer to see more transit-oriented development. Neither Agree/Disagree
I would walk more often if there were sidewalks where I need them.	I would walk more often if there were sidewalks where I need them. Agree	I would walk more often if there were sidewalks where I need them. Disagree	I would walk more often if there were sidewalks where I need them. Neither Agree/Disagree
I would walk more if sidewalks felt more safe.	I would walk more if sidewalks felt more safe. Agree	I would walk more if sidewalks felt more safe. Disagree	I would walk more if sidewalks felt more safe. Neither Agree/Disagree
I would walk/bike more if crossing the road was less stressful.	I would walk/bike more if crossing the road was less stressful. Agree	I would walk/bike more if crossing the road was less stressful. Disagree	I would walk/bike more if crossing the road was less stressful. Neither Agree/Disagree
I would use transit if the routes and schedule were convenient for me.	I would use transit if the routes and schedule were convenient for me. Agree	I would use transit if the routes and schedule were convenient for me. Disagree	I would use transit if the routes and schedule were convenient for me. Neither Agree/Disagree
I would change the time I drive to/from work to help reduce congestion if my employer allowed it.	I would change the time I drive to/from work to help reduce congestion if my employer allowed it. Agree	I would change the time I drive to/from work to help reduce congestion if my employer allowed it. Disagree	I would change the time I drive to/from work to help reduce congestion if my employer allowed it. Neither Agree/Disagree
I prefer more density, mixed land use, and infill development.	I prefer more density, mixed land use, and infill development. Agree	I prefer more density, mixed land use, and infill development. Disagree	I prefer more density, mixed land use, and infill development. Neither Agree/Disagree
Nothing will replace my personal vehicle as my main mode of transportation.	Nothing will replace my personal vehicle as my main mode of transportation. Agree	Nothing will replace my personal vehicle as my main mode of transportation. Disagree	Nothing will replace my personal vehicle as my main mode of transportation. Neither Agree/Disagree
Telecommuting will continue to change my transportation patterns in the future.	Telecommuting will continue to change my transportation patterns in the future. Agree	Telecommuting will continue to change my transportation patterns in the future. Disagree	Telecommuting will continue to change my transportation patterns in the future. Neither Agree/Disagree

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* 10. What do you think will be the transportation priorities and challenges of the Benton-Franklin region for the next 10 to 20 years? Select up to four.

Increasing traffic

Safety

Road conditions

Public Transportation

Access to walking and biking facilities

Air quality

Funding

Other (please specify)

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* 11. How would you prefer to find out about transportation plans, programs, and projects?

Text

Call

Social Media (Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn. etc.)

Other (please specify)

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* 12. Thank you for taking our survey! If you would like to see how your answers compare to the rest of the Benton-Franklin region, please enter your email below.