Durango Transit Service Reductions Survey

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* 1. Select the answer that best describes you:

I am a year-round City of Durango resident

I am a year-round La Plata County resident

I am a part-time resident of Durango or La Plata County

I am a second home owner in Durango or La Plata County

I am a college student

I am a visitor/tourist

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* 2. Please select the answer that best describes you.

I have used Durango Transit personally.

I do not use Durango Transit, but I know someone who does.

I do not use Durango Transit or know anyone who does, but I’m aware the service exists.

I was not aware of Durango Transit’s service.

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* 3. Why is it important to have public transit in Durango? (Number your top 3, with 1 being the most important.)

Option for seniors and persons with disabilities

Option for those who choose not to drive

Option for people that cannot afford to drive

Option for saving on cost of transportation

Reduce energy consumption and protect air quality

Walking is difficult in my community

Reduce traffic congestion

I do not think it is important to have transit service

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* 4. Select the answer that best describes the following statements for you:

	Strongly Agree	Agree	Neutral	Disagree	Strongly Disagree
I believe that transit service is important for my quality of life	I believe that transit service is important for my quality of life Strongly Agree	I believe that transit service is important for my quality of life Agree	I believe that transit service is important for my quality of life Neutral	I believe that transit service is important for my quality of life Disagree	I believe that transit service is important for my quality of life Strongly Disagree
I believe that transit service is important for the quality of life in my community	I believe that transit service is important for the quality of life in my community Strongly Agree	I believe that transit service is important for the quality of life in my community Agree	I believe that transit service is important for the quality of life in my community Neutral	I believe that transit service is important for the quality of life in my community Disagree	I believe that transit service is important for the quality of life in my community Strongly Disagree
I can easily travel to places I need to go using Durango’s current travel options	I can easily travel to places I need to go using Durango’s current travel options Strongly Agree	I can easily travel to places I need to go using Durango’s current travel options Agree	I can easily travel to places I need to go using Durango’s current travel options Neutral	I can easily travel to places I need to go using Durango’s current travel options Disagree	I can easily travel to places I need to go using Durango’s current travel options Strongly Disagree
I support using City funds for public transit service	I support using City funds for public transit service Strongly Agree	I support using City funds for public transit service Agree	I support using City funds for public transit service Neutral	I support using City funds for public transit service Disagree	I support using City funds for public transit service Strongly Disagree
I believe that it is important for transit service to continue to be available	I believe that it is important for transit service to continue to be available Strongly Agree	I believe that it is important for transit service to continue to be available Agree	I believe that it is important for transit service to continue to be available Neutral	I believe that it is important for transit service to continue to be available Disagree	I believe that it is important for transit service to continue to be available Strongly Disagree

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* 5. Reasons why you do/would ride Transit (Number your top 3, with 1 being the first reason.):

I can no longer drive or had difficulties driving

Poor weather (rainy, snowy)

I no longer have access to a vehicle

I cannot get a ride from others or do not want to

I have a disability; limited ability to travel in other ways

I use transit to save money

I use transit for convenience

I use transit to save energy and protect air quality

Other

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* 6. Which current Durango Transit routes do you ride? (Select the top 3)

Main Avenue Trolley

Fort Lewis College Route

Wal-Mart Route

Three Springs/Mercy Route

Crestview/160 West Route

Saturday Citywide Route

Evening Bus Route

Dial-A-Ride Opportunity Bus

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* 7. If Durango Transit was not an option, what other travel options do you have (Number from 1-6, with 1 being the best option.):

Ask friend or family for a ride

Use a taxi

Walk or bike

Driver personal car

Use transportation service provided by church or service organization

Uber/Lyft

No options available

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* 8. Select the one statement that most applies to you:

I am likely to use transit if gasoline/diesel prices increase to over $5 per gallon

I am likely to use transit because it is a reliable transportation option

I am likely to use transit if my car breaks down or is needed by someone else

I am likely to use transit if my household’s income decreases significantly.

I am likely to use transit if I am no longer able to drive well due to my health or other reasons.

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* 9. What aspect of transit service is most important to you? (Number from 1-5, with 1 being the most important)?

Bus frequency at stops (ex: every 20 min, 30 min, 40 min)

Service area (number of routes)

Service hours (ex: 7 AM-10 PM vs. 7 AM-7 PM)

Weekend Service (Saturday and Sunday)

Evening Service (7-10 PM)

Other

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* 10. Please check the day(s) of the week that you most frequently ride Durango Transit.

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday

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* 11. Please check the time(s) of day that you most frequently ride Durango Transit.

7 am – 10 am

10 am - Noon

Noon – 3 pm

3 pm – 5 pm

5 pm – 7 pm

7 pm – 10 pm

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* 12. Please offer any other comments or suggestions regarding Durango Transit service. For instance, are there any other changes we could make to the system?