Metro Transit West Expansion Survey - Online version also available at gpmetrobus.com. Please have information and maps available as you complete the survey.

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* 1. Which community do you live in?

Town of Gorham

City of Westbrook

City of South Portland

City of Portland

Other (please specify)

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* 2. What is your affiliation with the University of Southern Maine (USM)?

Student - Living off campus

Student - Living on campus

Staff Member

Faculty

No Affliation

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* 3. Are you a Metro rider?

I am a current Metro rider.

I do not currently use Metro but have in the past.

I have never used Metro.

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* 4. If you don't currently ride Metro, could the Transit West Expansion Project offer an option that works for you?

Absolutely

Probably

Maybe

Probably Not

Absolutely Not

If you answered "Probably Not" or "Absolutely Not" please tell us why?

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* 5. At the start of the project, the Husky Line's last Portland bus stop will be downtown Portland/Monument Square. A future phase may include an expansion to one of the following destinations. Which of these expansions would you prefer?

Portland - Eastern Waterfront (Commerical Street, Casco Bay Lines, Ocean Gateway)

South Portland - Southern Maine Community College (South Portland downtown, SMCC)

Other (Are there any other expansions you recommend?)

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* 6. Which of these possible routings between Gorham and Westbrook do you think is best?

Main St./Route 25 offers the opportunity for 1-2 Gorham bus stops IN ADDITION to the Gorham Village, but would slow down the route making travel times longer.

New Portland Rd. would allow the Husky Line to travel faster, but would not allow for additional stops.

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* 7. In general, which of these priorities should Metro emphasize when planning the Husky Line?

More bus stops: shorter walking distances, but slower travel times.

Faster travel times: fewer bus stops, but longer walking distances

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* 8. What are your thoughts on the limited stop Husky Line serving Gorham, Westbrook, Portland and the USM campuses (The Husky Line is the "green line" on the map)?

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* 9. For the Blue Line's NORTHERN section, which of these possible routings and end points would you prefer?

East Bridge Street to Hannafords located at Forest Ave. and Riverside St.

Austin St./Pride St. to Pride's Corner.

Other (please specify)

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* 10. For the Blue Line's SOUTHERN section, which of the following possible routings would you prefer?

Spring/Cummings Street and Running Hill Road (stop options at Gannet Dr. office park, Target).

Congress Street and Western Avenue (stop options at Cinemagic, Unum).

Other (please specify)

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* 11. What are your thoughts on the proposed Blue Line which will serve Portland, Westbrook and South Portland?

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* 12. The Transit West project proposes four major changes to the current Route 4 (Main/Brighton). Please rate your support for these proposed changes:

	Strong	Moderate	Neutral	Moderately Negative	Strongly Negative
Remove segments north of downtown Westbrook on Cumberland St., Bridge St., Myrtle St. and Brown St. (The Blue Line will replace the Route 4 in these areas).	Remove segments north of downtown Westbrook on Cumberland St., Bridge St., Myrtle St. and Brown St. (The Blue Line will replace the Route 4 in these areas). Strong	Remove segments north of downtown Westbrook on Cumberland St., Bridge St., Myrtle St. and Brown St. (The Blue Line will replace the Route 4 in these areas). Moderate	Remove segments north of downtown Westbrook on Cumberland St., Bridge St., Myrtle St. and Brown St. (The Blue Line will replace the Route 4 in these areas). Neutral	Remove segments north of downtown Westbrook on Cumberland St., Bridge St., Myrtle St. and Brown St. (The Blue Line will replace the Route 4 in these areas). Moderately Negative	Remove segments north of downtown Westbrook on Cumberland St., Bridge St., Myrtle St. and Brown St. (The Blue Line will replace the Route 4 in these areas). Strongly Negative
Increase frequency (meaning more trips per hour) to segments south of downtown Westbrook on Mechanic Street and to IDEXX.	Increase frequency (meaning more trips per hour) to segments south of downtown Westbrook on Mechanic Street and to IDEXX. Strong	Increase frequency (meaning more trips per hour) to segments south of downtown Westbrook on Mechanic Street and to IDEXX. Moderate	Increase frequency (meaning more trips per hour) to segments south of downtown Westbrook on Mechanic Street and to IDEXX. Neutral	Increase frequency (meaning more trips per hour) to segments south of downtown Westbrook on Mechanic Street and to IDEXX. Moderately Negative	Increase frequency (meaning more trips per hour) to segments south of downtown Westbrook on Mechanic Street and to IDEXX. Strongly Negative
Expand the Route 4 to serve the Hamlet mobile home park located on Saco Street south of IDEXX.	Expand the Route 4 to serve the Hamlet mobile home park located on Saco Street south of IDEXX. Strong	Expand the Route 4 to serve the Hamlet mobile home park located on Saco Street south of IDEXX. Moderate	Expand the Route 4 to serve the Hamlet mobile home park located on Saco Street south of IDEXX. Neutral	Expand the Route 4 to serve the Hamlet mobile home park located on Saco Street south of IDEXX. Moderately Negative	Expand the Route 4 to serve the Hamlet mobile home park located on Saco Street south of IDEXX. Strongly Negative
Stop entering the Hannaford Plaza off William Clark Drive - replace with new bus stops installed on William Clark Drive.	Stop entering the Hannaford Plaza off William Clark Drive - replace with new bus stops installed on William Clark Drive. Strong	Stop entering the Hannaford Plaza off William Clark Drive - replace with new bus stops installed on William Clark Drive. Moderate	Stop entering the Hannaford Plaza off William Clark Drive - replace with new bus stops installed on William Clark Drive. Neutral	Stop entering the Hannaford Plaza off William Clark Drive - replace with new bus stops installed on William Clark Drive. Moderately Negative	Stop entering the Hannaford Plaza off William Clark Drive - replace with new bus stops installed on William Clark Drive. Strongly Negative

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* 13. What are your thoughts on these proposed changes to the Route 2 (Forest/Bridgton): Metro proposes to reduce frequency from every 30 to 60 minutes between Forest/Riverside (Hannafords) and Pride's Corner - this change would also reduce frequency of service on East Bridge Street, Austin Street and Pride Street. Please note there would be NO change to frequency between Forest/Riverside and downtown Portland.

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* 14. Metro's ongoing mission is to improve public transportation in Southern Maine. Please rate these potential transit amenities and improvements from HIGH to LOW priority.

	HIGH Priority	Priority 2	Priority 3	Priority 4	LOW Priority
Electronic passes and mobile fare payment options on Metro's system.	Electronic passes and mobile fare payment options on Metro's system. HIGH Priority	Electronic passes and mobile fare payment options on Metro's system. Priority 2	Electronic passes and mobile fare payment options on Metro's system. Priority 3	Electronic passes and mobile fare payment options on Metro's system. Priority 4	Electronic passes and mobile fare payment options on Metro's system. LOW Priority
A single electronic pass that would be valid on all regional transit services (e.g., Metro, South Portland Bus Service, Amtrak Downeaster, Casco Bay Lines, Shuttlebus-Zoom).	A single electronic pass that would be valid on all regional transit services (e.g., Metro, South Portland Bus Service, Amtrak Downeaster, Casco Bay Lines, Shuttlebus-Zoom). HIGH Priority	A single electronic pass that would be valid on all regional transit services (e.g., Metro, South Portland Bus Service, Amtrak Downeaster, Casco Bay Lines, Shuttlebus-Zoom). Priority 2	A single electronic pass that would be valid on all regional transit services (e.g., Metro, South Portland Bus Service, Amtrak Downeaster, Casco Bay Lines, Shuttlebus-Zoom). Priority 3	A single electronic pass that would be valid on all regional transit services (e.g., Metro, South Portland Bus Service, Amtrak Downeaster, Casco Bay Lines, Shuttlebus-Zoom). Priority 4	A single electronic pass that would be valid on all regional transit services (e.g., Metro, South Portland Bus Service, Amtrak Downeaster, Casco Bay Lines, Shuttlebus-Zoom). LOW Priority
Bus stop improvements (e.g., shelters, sidewalks, lighting, digital informaiton, cross-walks, ADA improvements).	Bus stop improvements (e.g., shelters, sidewalks, lighting, digital informaiton, cross-walks, ADA improvements). HIGH Priority	Bus stop improvements (e.g., shelters, sidewalks, lighting, digital informaiton, cross-walks, ADA improvements). Priority 2	Bus stop improvements (e.g., shelters, sidewalks, lighting, digital informaiton, cross-walks, ADA improvements). Priority 3	Bus stop improvements (e.g., shelters, sidewalks, lighting, digital informaiton, cross-walks, ADA improvements). Priority 4	Bus stop improvements (e.g., shelters, sidewalks, lighting, digital informaiton, cross-walks, ADA improvements). LOW Priority
Greater frequency (i.e., more trips per hour).	Greater frequency (i.e., more trips per hour). HIGH Priority	Greater frequency (i.e., more trips per hour). Priority 2	Greater frequency (i.e., more trips per hour). Priority 3	Greater frequency (i.e., more trips per hour). Priority 4	Greater frequency (i.e., more trips per hour). LOW Priority
Expanded hours (i.e., earlier morning and later evening service).	Expanded hours (i.e., earlier morning and later evening service). HIGH Priority	Expanded hours (i.e., earlier morning and later evening service). Priority 2	Expanded hours (i.e., earlier morning and later evening service). Priority 3	Expanded hours (i.e., earlier morning and later evening service). Priority 4	Expanded hours (i.e., earlier morning and later evening service). LOW Priority

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* 15. Which of these trip purposes would be made POSSIBLE or EASIER for you because of the Transit West Expansion? (check all that apply):

Work

School (High School/Adult Ed)

College (home to campus)

College (campus to campus)

Shopping

Recreation

Medical/Dental Care

None

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* 16. Which of these trip purposes would be HARDER for you if proposed changes are made to the Route 2 (Forest/Bridgton) and Route 4 (Main/Brighton)? (check all that apply):

Work

School (High School/Adult Ed)

College (home to campus and back)

College (campus to campus)

Shopping

Recreation

Medical/Dental Care

None

Why would one or more trip purposes will be harder?

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* 17. How likely is it that using Metro's Transit West Expansion would improve your household budget?

Very Likely

Likely

Unsure

Unlikely

Very Unlikely

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* 18. How often do you use these transportation options?

	Routinely (Every day)	Frequently (several times per week)	Occasionally (several times per month)	Rarely (once every few months)	Never
Casco Bay Lines (Ferry)	Casco Bay Lines (Ferry) Routinely (Every day)	Casco Bay Lines (Ferry) Frequently (several times per week)	Casco Bay Lines (Ferry) Occasionally (several times per month)	Casco Bay Lines (Ferry) Rarely (once every few months)	Casco Bay Lines (Ferry) Never
METRO (Bus)	METRO (Bus) Routinely (Every day)	METRO (Bus) Frequently (several times per week)	METRO (Bus) Occasionally (several times per month)	METRO (Bus) Rarely (once every few months)	METRO (Bus) Never
South Portland Bus Service (Bus)	South Portland Bus Service (Bus) Routinely (Every day)	South Portland Bus Service (Bus) Frequently (several times per week)	South Portland Bus Service (Bus) Occasionally (several times per month)	South Portland Bus Service (Bus) Rarely (once every few months)	South Portland Bus Service (Bus) Never
Regional Transportation Program (Bus and Dial-a-Ride)	Regional Transportation Program (Bus and Dial-a-Ride) Routinely (Every day)	Regional Transportation Program (Bus and Dial-a-Ride) Frequently (several times per week)	Regional Transportation Program (Bus and Dial-a-Ride) Occasionally (several times per month)	Regional Transportation Program (Bus and Dial-a-Ride) Rarely (once every few months)	Regional Transportation Program (Bus and Dial-a-Ride) Never
Shuttle-Bus Zoom (Bus)	Shuttle-Bus Zoom (Bus) Routinely (Every day)	Shuttle-Bus Zoom (Bus) Frequently (several times per week)	Shuttle-Bus Zoom (Bus) Occasionally (several times per month)	Shuttle-Bus Zoom (Bus) Rarely (once every few months)	Shuttle-Bus Zoom (Bus) Never
Amtrak Downeaster or Concord Coach Lines (Inter-state Rail-Bus)	Amtrak Downeaster or Concord Coach Lines (Inter-state Rail-Bus) Routinely (Every day)	Amtrak Downeaster or Concord Coach Lines (Inter-state Rail-Bus) Frequently (several times per week)	Amtrak Downeaster or Concord Coach Lines (Inter-state Rail-Bus) Occasionally (several times per month)	Amtrak Downeaster or Concord Coach Lines (Inter-state Rail-Bus) Rarely (once every few months)	Amtrak Downeaster or Concord Coach Lines (Inter-state Rail-Bus) Never
Jetport (Air)	Jetport (Air) Routinely (Every day)	Jetport (Air) Frequently (several times per week)	Jetport (Air) Occasionally (several times per month)	Jetport (Air) Rarely (once every few months)	Jetport (Air) Never
Transportation Network Companies (e.g, Uber, Lyft)	Transportation Network Companies (e.g, Uber, Lyft) Routinely (Every day)	Transportation Network Companies (e.g, Uber, Lyft) Frequently (several times per week)	Transportation Network Companies (e.g, Uber, Lyft) Occasionally (several times per month)	Transportation Network Companies (e.g, Uber, Lyft) Rarely (once every few months)	Transportation Network Companies (e.g, Uber, Lyft) Never

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* 19. Which race/ethnicity best describes you? (Please choose only one.) This question is for statistical purposes only.

American Indian or Alaskan Native

Asian / Pacific Islander

Black or African American

Hispanic

White / Caucasian

Prefer not to answer

Multiple ethnicity / Other (please specify)

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* 20. What is your approximate average household income? Note: This question is for statistical purposes only.

$0-$24,999

$25,000-$49,999

$50,000-$74,999

$75,000-$99,999

$100,000-$124,999

$125,000-$149,999

$150,000-$174,999

$175,000-$199,999

$200,000 and up

Prefer not to answer

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* 21. What is the primary language spoken in your home? Note: This question is for statistical purposes only.

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* 22. What is your age? Note: This question is for statistical purposes only.

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* 23. What is the highest level of education you have completed? Note: This question is for statistical purposes only.

Graduated from high school or completed GED

Graduated from 2 or 4 year college program

Completed a graduate program

Prefer not to answer

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* 24. Which of the following categories best describes your employment status? Note: This question is for statistical purposes only.

Employed, working full-time

Employed, working part-time

Not employed, looking for work

Not employed, NOT looking for work

Retired

Disabled, not able to work

Prefer not to answer

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* 1. Which community do you live in?

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* 2. What is your affiliation with the University of Southern Maine (USM)?

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* 3. Are you a Metro rider?

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* 4. If you don't currently ride Metro, could the Transit West Expansion Project offer an option that works for you?

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* 5. At the start of the project, the Husky Line's last Portland bus stop will be downtown Portland/Monument Square. A future phase may include an expansion to one of the following destinations. Which of these expansions would you prefer?

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* 6. Which of these possible routings between Gorham and Westbrook do you think is best?

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* 7. In general, which of these priorities should Metro emphasize when planning the Husky Line?

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* 8. What are your thoughts on the limited stop Husky Line serving Gorham, Westbrook, Portland and the USM campuses (The Husky Line is the "green line" on the map)?

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* 9. For the Blue Line's NORTHERN section, which of these possible routings and end points would you prefer?

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* 10. For the Blue Line's SOUTHERN section, which of the following possible routings would you prefer?

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* 11. What are your thoughts on the proposed Blue Line which will serve Portland, Westbrook and South Portland?

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* 12. The Transit West project proposes four major changes to the current Route 4 (Main/Brighton). Please rate your support for these proposed changes:

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* 14. Metro's ongoing mission is to improve public transportation in Southern Maine. Please rate these potential transit amenities and improvements from HIGH to LOW priority.

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* 15. Which of these trip purposes would be made POSSIBLE or EASIER for you because of the Transit West Expansion? (check all that apply):

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* 16. Which of these trip purposes would be HARDER for you if proposed changes are made to the Route 2 (Forest/Bridgton) and Route 4 (Main/Brighton)? (check all that apply):

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* 17. How likely is it that using Metro's Transit West Expansion would improve your household budget?

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* 18. How often do you use these transportation options?

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* 19. Which race/ethnicity best describes you? (Please choose only one.) This question is for statistical purposes only.

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* 20. What is your approximate average household income? Note: This question is for statistical purposes only.

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* 21. What is the primary language spoken in your home? Note: This question is for statistical purposes only.

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* 22. What is your age? Note: This question is for statistical purposes only.

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* 23. What is the highest level of education you have completed? Note: This question is for statistical purposes only.

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* 24. Which of the following categories best describes your employment status? Note: This question is for statistical purposes only.

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* 25. Do you have any additional comments related to the Transit West expansion project?

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* 26. If you would like to receive future information from Metro about this and other transit projects, please provide us with your e-mail address: