Westmoreland County Agency on Aging Transportation Survey 2018

Dear Westmoreland County resident, we need your help!

Please complete the following survey, which we will use to identify ways to improve transportation and make recommendations to Westmoreland Transit. Westmoreland Transit’s – GO Westmoreland shared-ride transportation service offers discounted door-to-door transportation to senior citizens age 65 and older, the disabled, and people on Medical Assistance. The Westmoreland County Area Agency on Aging (AAA) adds an additional 10% discount for senior citizens going to medical appointments and the local senior center.

Thank you for your time--the Westmoreland County Area Agency on Aging and Aging Transportation Task Force appreciate your participation in this survey.

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* 1. Are you aware of Westmoreland Transit's GO Westmoreland shared-ride transportation service?

Yes

If you would like a transportation brochure mailed to you, please provide your name and mailing address.

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* 2. Have you ever used GO Westmoreland's shared ride transportation?

Yes

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* 3. On a scale of 1 to 10, what is your opinion of shared-ride transportation, with 10 being 'commendable' and 1 being 'poor'? (If no opinion, please skip to next question.)

Clear

i We adjusted the number you entered based on the slider’s scale.

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* 4. Please see map: Which region numbers on the map do you travel to most frequently? Choose as many as apply.

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* 5. What is your age group?

59 or younger

60-64

65-74

75-84

85 or older

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* 6. In what township, city, or borough do live?

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* 7. Where do you get your information regarding available services? Choose as many as apply.

Church

211 helpline

Senior Center

Newspaper/print media

Area Agency on Aging

Word-of-mouth

Social media (Facebook, etc.) or Internet

Other (please specify)

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* 8. Which of these additional resources would you be willing to use for transportation? Choose as many as apply.

Public bus

GO Westmoreland

Local taxi service

VA transportation

Hospital transportation

Health insurance

Not willing to use other transportation

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* 9. Shared-ride transportation means that the vehicle you're riding in may pick up or drop off other riders during your trip. This will affect the length of time that you're in the vehicle. How much additional time is acceptable for picking up and dropping off other riders?

Minimal additional time is acceptable

Ride time increased by up to 50% is acceptable.

Ride time increased by more than 50% up to being doubled is acceptable.

Ride time doubled, or more, is acceptable.

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* 10. What are you recommendations on how to improve GO Westmoreland shared-ride transportation? Optional: Provide your name, address, and phone number so that we can contact you if we have a question on your recommendations.