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What do you think transportation should be like in the future? The decisions we make now about what to prioritize and how to invest will shape our system for decades to come. You can help guide these decisions by telling us what matters to you!
As southern Maine's transportation planning organization, Kittery Area Comprehensive Transportation System (KACTS) is asking for input from people who live, work, and spend time in the region. The KACTS region includes Berwick, Eliot, Kennebunk, Kennebunkport, Kittery, Ogunquit, South Berwick, Wells, and York.
We want to hear about how you get around the region. What do you like and dislike about transportation in the region? What improvements do you think the region should make in the years to come? Thanks for taking this 10-minute survey!
1.
Please share your zip code(s) to help us make sure we reach a broad range of people!
Zip where you currently live
Zip where you currently work
Zip where you currently attend school (including K-12 and higher ed)
2.
In a typical week, how do you get to and from work or school most days? (Select one)
Personal car, truck, or motorcycle
I work from home
Carpool/vanpool
Public transportation
Bicycle
E-bike or E-scooter
Walk
Wheelchair or other mobility device
Does not apply to me
Other (please specify)
3.
In the last month, which of these transportation options did you use at least once to reach a destination outside of your home? (Select all that apply)
Walk
Wheelchair or other mobility device
Bicycle
E-bike or E-scooter
Public transportation (bus or train)
Local ride program (provided through the town and/or community organization)
Carpool/vanpool
Ride-hailing (Uber/Lyft)
Personal car, truck, or motorcycle
MaineCare transportation (through ModivCare)
Other (please specify)
4.
Which of the following transportation options do you expect to use in the future? (Select one answer for each row)
Already use
Expect to use in the next year
Expect to use between 1 and 10 years from now
Expect to use more than 10 years from now
Do not expect to use
I'm not sure
Hybrid/Electric Vehicles
Already use
Expect to use in the next year
Expect to use between 1 and 10 years from now
Expect to use more than 10 years from now
Do not expect to use
I'm not sure
Ride-Hailing Apps (e.g., Uber, Lyft)
Already use
Expect to use in the next year
Expect to use between 1 and 10 years from now
Expect to use more than 10 years from now
Do not expect to use
I'm not sure
Driverless cars, taxis, and/or delivery vehicles
Already use
Expect to use in the next year
Expect to use between 1 and 10 years from now
Expect to use more than 10 years from now
Do not expect to use
I'm not sure
Passenger drones
Already use
Expect to use in the next year
Expect to use between 1 and 10 years from now
Expect to use more than 10 years from now
Do not expect to use
I'm not sure
E-Scooters and/or E-Bikes
Already use
Expect to use in the next year
Expect to use between 1 and 10 years from now
Expect to use more than 10 years from now
Do not expect to use
I'm not sure
Bikeshare and/or scootershare
Already use
Expect to use in the next year
Expect to use between 1 and 10 years from now
Expect to use more than 10 years from now
Do not expect to use
I'm not sure
The next set of questions ask for your opinions about transportation in the KACTS region. KACTS region towns include Berwick, Eliot, Kennebunk, Kennebunkport, Kittery, Ogunquit, South Berwick, Wells, and York.
5.
What do you LIKE about transportation in your region? These are things you think are working well.
6.
What do you wish was DIFFERENT about transportation in your region? These are things you want changed.
7.
What CHALLENGE do you – and/or your family members – experience with transportation? These are things that are difficult for you and/or your family.
8.
How important is it TO YOU to make improvements over the next 10-20 years to the following transportation areas in your region?
Very important
Important
Somewhat important
Not important
Safety
Very important
Important
Somewhat important
Not important
Affordability (e.g., gas, tolls, bus/train fare)
Very important
Important
Somewhat important
Not important
Privacy and trust in how transportation data is used
Very important
Important
Somewhat important
Not important
Predictability and reliability (e.g., on-time departures and arrivals, predictable commute times)
Very important
Important
Somewhat important
Not important
Environmental sustainability
Very important
Important
Somewhat important
Not important
Equity across the region (e.g., investment in historically underserved areas)
Very important
Important
Somewhat important
Not important
Integration among ways of traveling (e.g., transportation hubs, one platform for scheduling)
Very important
Important
Somewhat important
Not important
Tell Us About Yourself! This information will be used to gauge how well we are doing in reaching all segments of the community. Responses will be kept confidential.
9.
What is your current age (in years)?
10.
What is your gender identity? Select all that apply
Woman
Man
Transgender
Genderqueer or non-binary
Agender
Prefer not to answer
Not specified above, please specify
11.
Which of the following best describes your race/ethnicity? Select all that apply.
American Indian, Alaskan Native or First Nations
Asian / Pacific Islander
Black or African American
Hispanic or Latinx
Middle Eastern or North African
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
White / Caucasian
Prefer not to answer
Other (please specify)
12.
What is your approximate yearly household income?
Under $25,000
$25,000-$49,999
$50,000-$99,999
$100,000-$149,999
$150,000 +
Prefer not to answer
13.
What best describes your educational experience?
Did not attend school
Some high school
High school diploma
Some college
Completed college
Some graduate school
Completed graduate school
Prefer not to answer
Other (please specify)
14.
What languages do you speak at home? Select all that apply
Arabic
English
French
Portuguese
Spanish
Other (please specify)
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