Massachusetts Department of Transportation - Rail and Transit Division

The Massachusetts Department of Transportation – Rail and Transit Division is conducting a survey to determine the level of intercity bus demand in the State of Massachusetts. This information will be used to fulfill the consultative process requirement with the State’s intercity bus carriers and determine how MassDOT can best utilize its annual apportionment of Federal Section 5311(f) Intercity Bus Program funds.

Intercity bus service is defined as "Regularly scheduled bus service for the general public which operates with limited stops over fixed routes connecting two or more urban areas not in close proximity, has the capacity of transporting baggage carried by passengers, and makes meaningful connections with scheduled intercity bus service to more distant points, if such service is available." Greyhound is an example of a provider of intercity bus service.

To assist in the planning process, you are requested to complete this brief survey. MassDOT is also surveying intercity bus carriers and public transportation operators. For more information please contact:

Charles Glover
RLS & Associates, Inc.
Tel.: 919-971-5668/Email: cglover@rlsandassoc.com

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* 1. Name & Title

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* 2. Organization Name

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* 3. Mailing Address 

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* 4. Phone Number & Email Address

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* 5. Agency Website

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* 6. Do you have intercity bus service in your area?

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* 7. If your area has intercity bus service, on a scale of 1-4, with "1" representing no importance and "4" representing a high degree of importance, please rank the value of intercity service in your area. (Indicate One)

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* 8. If your area does not have intercity bus service, on a scale of 1-4, with "1" representing no importance and "4" representing a high degree of importance, of what value do you think it would have for your community? (Indicate one)

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* 9. Do you think there are currently intercity bus needs in your area that are not being met?

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* 10. Including the need for intercity bus services (as defined above), what are the greatest unmet public transportation needs in your rural/regional area? (Please prioritize) 

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* 11. Do you presently have a need in your area for intermodal passenger facilities that would provide connections between local public transportation and intercity bus services?

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* 12. Area there other intercity bus facility-related needs in your area?

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* 13. Would you support the use of Federal and State dollars to fund the operation of intercity bus services in your area?

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* 14. Please describe any intercity bus needs that you have not addressed in an earlier question and/or provide any additional comments you may have.

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