RMOW Free Saturday Transit Survey RMOW free Saturday Transit Survey Question Title * 1. The personal information that you provide in this survey is collected under the authority of Section 26(e) of the BC Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (FIPPA) for the purposes of planning or evaluating Whistler Transit services. By checking this box you are providing the Resort Municipality of Whistler with your consent to collect personal information that will be provided to a third party, Survey Monkey, which will store the information on a server located in the United States. If you have any questions regarding the collection and use of your information, please contact the Transportation Demand Management Coordinator at 604-935-8197 or in person at 4325 Blackcomb Way. I consent. Question Title * 2. When did you become aware of this summer's free Saturday transit pilot program? Before it began (in July) The first weekend it was offered (Saturday, July 30) Early August Late August I was not aware of the free Saturday transit pilot program Question Title * 3. How many days did you take free Saturday transit? 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 Question Title * 4. Were you aware there was increased service on Whistler Transit Route 1 (every 15 minutes instead of every 30) during the free transit pilot program? Yes No Question Title * 5. Did the availability of free transit change your travel plans? Yes, I would have driven a vehicle, but chose to take free transit instead Yes, I would have walked or biked, but chose to take free transit instead No, I drove in my vehicle or carpooled No, I usually take transit No, I prefer to bike or walk No, I always avoid travelling to Whistler Village on weekends Question Title * 6. If you answered "Yes" to Question 4, why did you choose to take free transit? To save money on gas or parking To avoid looking for parking in the Village The increased service made transit more convenient Other (please specify) Question Title * 7. If you answered "No" to Question 4, what kept you from taking transit? I left my home early enough that it was easy to find parking in the Village The bus takes too long to get me to my destination There is not a bus stop close to my home There is not enough bus service in my neighborhood Driving is more convenient The free transit service hours ended before I would be returning home Other (please specify) Question Title * 8. If you took free Saturday transit, what was the purpose of your trip? To go to work Recreation / Shopping / Entertainment Dining Services such as visiting the doctor, library, or dentist Other (please specify) Question Title * 9. If the free Saturday transit program returned next summer, would any of these factors encourage you to take transit more frequently? Increased service to my neighbourhood Free transit all weekend (both Saturday and Sunday) Free transit after 8 p.m. A designated Park and Ride with direct service to Whistler Village Other (please specify) Question Title * 10. On average, how often do you take transit in Whistler in the summer? (May-October) Occasionally or rarely Once a month 1-2 days a week 3-6 days a week Every day Never Question Title * 11. What transit fare category are you? Adult Senior (65+) Student Question Title * 12. What neighbourhood do you live in? Function Junction Cheakamus Crossing Spring Creek Bayshores/ Millar's Pond Tamarisk/ Alpha Lake Village Whistler Creekside Nordic Estates Alta Vista Brio Whistler Village Benchlands Whistler Cay Blueberry Hill Nesters Alpine Meadows White Gold/ Spruce Grove Nicklaus North Rainbow Estates Emerald Estates Pemberton Black Tusk/ Pinecrest Squamish Other (please specify) Question Title * 13. Are you: A resident for over 1 year A resident for less than 1 year or seasonal resident Second home owner Visitor Other (please specify) Question Title * 14. Do you own or have regular access to a vehicle? Yes No Question Title * 15. Would you like to see the free Saturday transit program return next summer? Yes No Other (please specify) Question Title * 16. Are there any additional comments you would like to share about the free Saturday transit pilot program? Done