Spring 2026 Rider Survey - Green Mountain Transit Question Title * 1. How often do you typically ride GMT buses? Never Less than once per week 1-2 days per week 3-4 days per week 5+ days per week Question Title * 2. What is your primary purpose for riding the bus? Work School or college Shopping or errands Medical appointments Personal or social activities Other (please specify) Question Title * 3. What is your primary way of getting to the bus stop? Walk Bicycle Drive alone Carpool Dropped off by vehicle Other (please specify) Question Title * 4. What routes do you regularly take? (select all that apply) Route 1 - Williston Route 2 - Essex Junction Route 4 - Essex Center Route 5 - Pine Street Route 6 - Shelburne Road Route 7 - North Avenue Route 8 - City Loop Route 9 - Winooski Route 11 - City Connector Route 86 - Montpelier LINK Express Route 96 - Franklin County Commuter Route 756 - South End Circulator Route 778 - North End Circulator I do not regularly use a specific route Question Title * 5. Have you ridden a GMT bus in the past 30 days? Yes No Question Title * 6. What is your age? Under 18 18-24 25-34 35-44 45-54 55-64 65+ Prefer not to answer Question Title * 7. What is your gender identity? Woman Man Nonbinary Prefer not to answer Prefer to self-describe Question Title * 8. Which race/ethnicity do you identify with? (Select all that apply) White Black or African American Asian Native American or Alaska Native Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander Another race/ethnicity (please specify) Prefer not to answer Question Title * 9. Do you identify as Hispanic or Latino? Yes No Prefer not to answer Question Title * 10. What town or city do you live in? Question Title * 11. What town or city do you most often travel to using GMT? Question Title * 12. What is your primary language spoken at home? English Spanish French Somali Nepali Another language (please specify) Prefer not to answer Question Title * 13. How well do you speak English? Very well Well Not well Not at all Prefer not to answer Question Title * 14. Do you identify as a person with a disability? Yes No Prefer not to answer Question Title * 15. Do any disabilities affect your ability to use public transit? Yes No I do not have a disability Prefer not to answer Question Title * 16. Which response best describes your employment status? Employed full-time Employed part-time Self-employed Not employed, looking for work Not employed, not looking for work Retired Unable to work Another employment status (please specify) Prefer not to answer Question Title * 17. Are you currently a student? Yes, full-time Yes, part-time No Question Title * 18. What is your annual household income before taxes? Less than $25,000 $25,000-$49,999 $50,000-$74,999 $75,000-$99,999 $100,000+ Not sure Prefer not to answer Question Title * 19. How many people live in your household? 1 2 3 4 5+ Question Title * 20. Which best describes your housing situation? Own Rent Live with family/friends (do not pay rent) Staying with others temporarily Do not have stable housing Prefer not to answer Other (please specify) Question Title * 21. How many vehicles are available in your household? 0 1 2 3+ Question Title * 22. Do you have access to a personal vehicle if needed? Yes, always Sometimes No Question Title * 23. Which best describes the fare you pay for GMT trips? I pay a regular fare ($2) I pay a discounted fare ($1; e.g., youth, senior, disability, Medicare) I ride for free (e.g., employer, school, or program covers my fare) Not sure Prefer not to answer Question Title * 24. How do you typically pay for or validate your fare? Cash Smart Card Mobile App (RideReady by GMT) Student or Employer ID Not sure Other (please specify) Question Title * 25. Are you a visitor to the area? Yes No Prefer not to answer Question Title * 26. Which best describes why you use GMT buses? It is my only transportation option I prefer it over driving It is more affordable It is more convenient It is better for the environment Other (please specify) Question Title * 27. If GMT service were not available, how would you most likely make your trip? Drive myself Get a ride from someone Taxi or rideshare Walk Bike Would not make the trip Other (please specify) Question Title * 28. If you would like to receive a free ride as a thank-you for completing this survey, please enter your email address below. A GMT staff member will add your fare credit automatically at the end of the survey process. Please note:Limit one free ride credit per personCredits are tracked and applied to rider accounts to ensure fair distribution Done