Transportation Survey

This survey is being conducted by a joint effort of the Health Equity Partnership of North Central Massachusetts (CHNA9), the Central Massachusetts Regional Planning Commission (CMRPC) and the Montachusett Regional Planning Commission (MRPC). 

The goal of this survey is to collect your feedback about transportation needs in the Quabbin region. 

Other people in your household who have unmet transportation needs should also fill out this survey. 

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* 1. Where do you live? Please enter a town or zip code

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* 2. How do you typically travel? Please choose your top three.

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* 3. Do you have a driver's license?

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* 4. Do you have access to a personal vehicle?

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* 5. Do you have trouble getting where you need to go due to lack of available transportation options?

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* 6. If you answered Yes or Sometimes to question #5, what is the main problem? Check all that apply.

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* 7. If applicable, what types of destinations do you have trouble getting to? Check all that apply. 

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* 8. If a transportation service was available, where would you go? Please indicate SPECIFIC locations, landmarks, or addresses. For example, "Where I work at the X gas station in Anytown MA" or "Where I shop at the X market in Anytown MA"

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* 9. Are you unemployed or underemployed due to limited transportation options?

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* 10. How frequently do you use the following transportation options?

  Every Day A Few Days a Week A Few Days a Month Rarely Never
Worcester Regional Transit Authority (WRTA)
Pioneer Valley Transit Authority (PVTA)
SCM Elderbus
WRTA Paratransit
MART Paratransit
Senior Center Van
Quaboag Connector

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* 11. What times would you use public transportation options if it were available? Choose all that apply.

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* 12. If you have used regional public transportation services, how would you rate the following characteristics?

  Extremely Satisfied Somewhat Satisfied Neither Satisfied nor Dissatisfied Somewhat Dissatisfied Extremely Dissatisfied
Service Times
Service Area
Service Frequency
Convenience of Use
Affordability
Reliability
Ease of Scheduling
Accessibility for People with Disabilities
Safety

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* 13. If access to and reliability of public transportation were to be enhanced in your community, would you use it more often?

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* 14. What type of transportation improvements would you prioritize? Please rank the following, with 1 being your top priority. 

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* 15. If additional public transit options were available, where would you want to prioritize? Please be specific with address or landmark; for example, "FROM 123 Main Street, Anytown MA, TO Town Hall, Anytown MA"

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* 16. What is your employment status?

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* 17. What is your race/ethnicity? Choose all that apply. 

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* 18. What is your TOTAL annual household income?

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* 19. What is your age?

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* 20. Please share any additional comments in the comment box below. 

Thank you for responding to this survey by April 14, 2023. 

Your responses will be discussed at our Transportation Workshop coming up in May. 

More information will be available at Health Equity Partnership of North Central Massachusetts (CHNA9), https://chna9.com/.

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