SRTA Long-Range Transit Plan Community Questionnaire

How do you want to travel in 2040?

The 2040 Long-Range Transit Plan (LRTP) will serve as the blueprint for a sustainable, safe, innovative, integrated, and efficient public transit system over the next 20 years. When completed, the plan will be used by the Shasta Regional Transportation Agency (SRTA) to develop new services and allocate regional resources.

We need to hear from you!

Mobility is central to the region’s economy, environment, and quality of life. Having a diverse range of transportation options ensures that all community members are able to work, go to school, visit friends and family, and participate in other activities. Currently, about 89% of trips in the region are by personal automobile. As the region continues to grow and develop, alternatives to vehicle travel will become more and more important.

Watch the video below to learn about the 2040 Long-Range Transit Plan, and then scroll down to begin the community questionnaire. This questionnaire will remain open through August 12.

We want your input as we consider the role of public transit in the future of our community. Let's get started!

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* 1. Where do you live in the Shasta Region?

Redding

Anderson

Shasta Lake

Cottonwood

Shingletown

Old Shasta

Burney

Bella Vista

Palo Cedro

Other (please specify)

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* 2. What phrase best describes how you get around the Shasta Region?

I pretty much drive everywhere I go

I mostly drive, but walk and/or bike for recreation

I usually carpool with someone or use app-based rideshare services like Lyft or Uber

I typically use a variety of ways to get around depending on the situation, including driving, sharing a ride with someone else, transit, walking, and/or biking

Other (please specify)

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* 3. Please share your experience using other types of travel besides in a single-occupancy vehicle (note: the experience may not have occurred in the Shasta region).

	Used a great deal	Used a few times	Tried it once	No experience
Public transit including trains, local buses, commuter buses, etc.	Public transit including trains, local buses, commuter buses, etc. Used a great deal	Public transit including trains, local buses, commuter buses, etc. Used a few times	Public transit including trains, local buses, commuter buses, etc. Tried it once	Public transit including trains, local buses, commuter buses, etc. No experience
On-demand public transit, using an online app or telephone call to make a reservation	On-demand public transit, using an online app or telephone call to make a reservation Used a great deal	On-demand public transit, using an online app or telephone call to make a reservation Used a few times	On-demand public transit, using an online app or telephone call to make a reservation Tried it once	On-demand public transit, using an online app or telephone call to make a reservation No experience
Riding a bicycle	Riding a bicycle Used a great deal	Riding a bicycle Used a few times	Riding a bicycle Tried it once	Riding a bicycle No experience
Using a bikeshare or scooter share (human powered or electric)	Using a bikeshare or scooter share (human powered or electric) Used a great deal	Using a bikeshare or scooter share (human powered or electric) Used a few times	Using a bikeshare or scooter share (human powered or electric) Tried it once	Using a bikeshare or scooter share (human powered or electric) No experience
Vanpool or carpool	Vanpool or carpool Used a great deal	Vanpool or carpool Used a few times	Vanpool or carpool Tried it once	Vanpool or carpool No experience
Airport Shuttle Service	Airport Shuttle Service Used a great deal	Airport Shuttle Service Used a few times	Airport Shuttle Service Tried it once	Airport Shuttle Service No experience
App-based rideshare services such as Lyft and Uber	App-based rideshare services such as Lyft and Uber Used a great deal	App-based rideshare services such as Lyft and Uber Used a few times	App-based rideshare services such as Lyft and Uber Tried it once	App-based rideshare services such as Lyft and Uber No experience

The next question pertains to future mobility options in the Shasta Region. To familiarize yourself with each option, watch a short animated infographic below.

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* 4. If you were to reduce – not eliminate, just reduce – using your automobile, what might you consider using? For each option, please indicate “yes, I would consider this option”, or “no, I would not consider this option” and “I would like more information about this option.”

(note: if you do not use or own an automobile, please select 'yes' for the last option)

	Yes	No	I would like more information about this option
Local and Express buses (if service was improved) Local and express buses operate on a fixed route and schedule and usually charge a pre-determined fare.	Local and Express buses (if service was improved) Local and express buses operate on a fixed route and schedule and usually charge a pre-determined fare. Yes	Local and Express buses (if service was improved) Local and express buses operate on a fixed route and schedule and usually charge a pre-determined fare. No	Local and Express buses (if service was improved) Local and express buses operate on a fixed route and schedule and usually charge a pre-determined fare. I would like more information about this option
On-demand transit On-demand transit is requested by the rider via phone call, website, or mobile app. The fare is usually subsidized, and only operates in a certain area.	On-demand transit On-demand transit is requested by the rider via phone call, website, or mobile app. The fare is usually subsidized, and only operates in a certain area. Yes	On-demand transit On-demand transit is requested by the rider via phone call, website, or mobile app. The fare is usually subsidized, and only operates in a certain area. No	On-demand transit On-demand transit is requested by the rider via phone call, website, or mobile app. The fare is usually subsidized, and only operates in a certain area. I would like more information about this option
App-based rideshare companies like Lyft/Uber App-based rideshare companies allow people to order rides on a website or app. There is no limit to how far a rider can go, and rides are priced at market value.	App-based rideshare companies like Lyft/Uber App-based rideshare companies allow people to order rides on a website or app. There is no limit to how far a rider can go, and rides are priced at market value. Yes	App-based rideshare companies like Lyft/Uber App-based rideshare companies allow people to order rides on a website or app. There is no limit to how far a rider can go, and rides are priced at market value. No	App-based rideshare companies like Lyft/Uber App-based rideshare companies allow people to order rides on a website or app. There is no limit to how far a rider can go, and rides are priced at market value. I would like more information about this option
Bike	Bike Yes	Bike No	Bike I would like more information about this option
Walk	Walk Yes	Walk No	Walk I would like more information about this option
Carpool/vanpool When people share a car or van to a common destination.	Carpool/vanpool When people share a car or van to a common destination. Yes	Carpool/vanpool When people share a car or van to a common destination. No	Carpool/vanpool When people share a car or van to a common destination. I would like more information about this option
Bikeshare/scooter share Electric bikes or scooters rented through a mobile app	Bikeshare/scooter share Electric bikes or scooters rented through a mobile app Yes	Bikeshare/scooter share Electric bikes or scooters rented through a mobile app No	Bikeshare/scooter share Electric bikes or scooters rented through a mobile app I would like more information about this option
Neighborhood electric shuttle Small electric vehicles/shuttles that service downtown or other small areas. Could eventually be autonomous self-driving vehicles.	Neighborhood electric shuttle Small electric vehicles/shuttles that service downtown or other small areas. Could eventually be autonomous self-driving vehicles. Yes	Neighborhood electric shuttle Small electric vehicles/shuttles that service downtown or other small areas. Could eventually be autonomous self-driving vehicles. No	Neighborhood electric shuttle Small electric vehicles/shuttles that service downtown or other small areas. Could eventually be autonomous self-driving vehicles. I would like more information about this option
Work from home	Work from home Yes	Work from home No	Work from home I would like more information about this option
I do not have access to an automobile; I already use other options	I do not have access to an automobile; I already use other options Yes	I do not have access to an automobile; I already use other options No	I do not have access to an automobile; I already use other options I would like more information about this option

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* 5. For the travel options above that you said you might consider, what types of trips would you be most likely take? (select your top two possibilities)

Work trips

Short errands, like shopping, lunch, bank, appointments

Recreational trips

Trips for medical appointments

Infrequent longer distance regional trips, like to Sacramento International Airport

Other (please specify)

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* 6. As you think about using alternatives to a personal auto, what concerns do you have? Please rate each item.

	This is a major concern	This is somewhat of a concern	This is not a concern
Convenience – travel time and ‘no need to arrange my travel, I just go’	Convenience – travel time and ‘no need to arrange my travel, I just go’ This is a major concern	Convenience – travel time and ‘no need to arrange my travel, I just go’ This is somewhat of a concern	Convenience – travel time and ‘no need to arrange my travel, I just go’ This is not a concern
Flexibility to make multiple trips – example stop at the grocery store on way home from work	Flexibility to make multiple trips – example stop at the grocery store on way home from work This is a major concern	Flexibility to make multiple trips – example stop at the grocery store on way home from work This is somewhat of a concern	Flexibility to make multiple trips – example stop at the grocery store on way home from work This is not a concern
Personal safety	Personal safety This is a major concern	Personal safety This is somewhat of a concern	Personal safety This is not a concern
Cost – it's too expensive or is not a good value for what I get out of it.	Cost – it's too expensive or is not a good value for what I get out of it. This is a major concern	Cost – it's too expensive or is not a good value for what I get out of it. This is somewhat of a concern	Cost – it's too expensive or is not a good value for what I get out of it. This is not a concern
I already own the auto, why not use it?	I already own the auto, why not use it? This is a major concern	I already own the auto, why not use it? This is somewhat of a concern	I already own the auto, why not use it? This is not a concern
Options are too complex and take more effort to plan and use	Options are too complex and take more effort to plan and use This is a major concern	Options are too complex and take more effort to plan and use This is somewhat of a concern	Options are too complex and take more effort to plan and use This is not a concern

Other (please specify)

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* 7. Thinking 20 years into the future, what do you think the region's public transportation priorities should be?

Targeted service improvements to meet the mobility needs of transit-dependent individuals (e.g. low-income, elderly and young adults, individuals with disabilities, and people without autos)

Maintaining or reducing the use of public funds for transit services.

Adding on-demand service, neighborhood electric shuttles, and other strategies to broaden the appeal of public transportation

Other (please specify)

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* 8. Looking toward the next 20 years, what do you think is more important?

Serving fewer people with a higher-quality transit system – i.e. higher frequency service (every 30 minutes or less) in highly populated areas, including additional options (e.g. downtown eShuttle, on-demand van service, etc.) for popular destination areas (e.g. downtown, large shopping areas, etc.)

Serving the mobility needs of as many individuals as possible – i.e. lower frequency service (every 60 minutes or more) spread over the largest geographic area possible.

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* 9. Looking toward the next 20 years, what do you think is a better match for the Shasta region?

Larger buses that run on fixed routes and schedules, along major travel corridors and to regional commercial and employment centers, or

Smaller buses/vans/shuttles that respond to individual mobility needs when and where service is requested, or

A combination of A or B depending on the community and area

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* 10. Please feel free to submit any additional comments to the project team here.

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* 11. (Optional) What is your age group?

65+

50-64

35-49

20-34

Less than 20 years old

Prefer not to answer

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* 12. (Optional) If you would like to receive project updates, please enter your email address.

Name

Email Address

Phone Number