How would you like to green the Blue Line?

Our project, Greening the Blue Line, is looking at ways to protect East Boston’s vital transit system from flooding. At the same time, this project seeks to increase green space and improve the overall health of the community in the face of a changing climate.

This survey is part of a research project conducted by A Better City with funding from UMass Boston’s Stone Living Lab.

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* 1. How frequently do you use the Blue Line?

Daily

A few times per week

A few times per month

A few times per year

I do not use the Blue Line

Travel Patterns

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* 2. Which Blue Line stations in East Boston do you use most? Check all that apply.

Maverick

Airport

Wood Island

Orient Heights

Suffolk Downs

I do not use the Blue Line

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* 3. Why do you use the Blue Line? Check all that apply.

Errands

Work

School

Health appointments

Travel for fun to other parts of Boston

I do not use the Blue Line

Other (please specify)

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* 4. How do you usually travel to/from the Blue Line?

I walk

I take the bus

I bike/scooter/wheel

I drive

Someone drives me in a personal vehicle

Rideshare (e.g. Uber/Lyft)

I do not take the Blue Line

Other (please specify)

Environmental Conditions

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* 5. Flooding from extreme weather or sea-level rise can cause water to accumulate in undesirable locations, such as at home and on your commuting route. On a scale from 1 to 5, how does flooding impact your routine at the following locations?

	1. Not at all	2. Rarely	3. Sometimes	4. Frequently	5. All the time
At home	At home 1. Not at all	At home 2. Rarely	At home 3. Sometimes	At home 4. Frequently	At home 5. All the time
Traveling to/from the Blue Line	Traveling to/from the Blue Line 1. Not at all	Traveling to/from the Blue Line 2. Rarely	Traveling to/from the Blue Line 3. Sometimes	Traveling to/from the Blue Line 4. Frequently	Traveling to/from the Blue Line 5. All the time
Orient Heights Station	Orient Heights Station 1. Not at all	Orient Heights Station 2. Rarely	Orient Heights Station 3. Sometimes	Orient Heights Station 4. Frequently	Orient Heights Station 5. All the time
Wood Island Station	Wood Island Station 1. Not at all	Wood Island Station 2. Rarely	Wood Island Station 3. Sometimes	Wood Island Station 4. Frequently	Wood Island Station 5. All the time
Another Blue Line Station	Another Blue Line Station 1. Not at all	Another Blue Line Station 2. Rarely	Another Blue Line Station 3. Sometimes	Another Blue Line Station 4. Frequently	Another Blue Line Station 5. All the time
Local parks	Local parks 1. Not at all	Local parks 2. Rarely	Local parks 3. Sometimes	Local parks 4. Frequently	Local parks 5. All the time
Mary Ellen Welch Greenway	Mary Ellen Welch Greenway 1. Not at all	Mary Ellen Welch Greenway 2. Rarely	Mary Ellen Welch Greenway 3. Sometimes	Mary Ellen Welch Greenway 4. Frequently	Mary Ellen Welch Greenway 5. All the time
Local beaches, such as Constitution Beach	Local beaches, such as Constitution Beach 1. Not at all	Local beaches, such as Constitution Beach 2. Rarely	Local beaches, such as Constitution Beach 3. Sometimes	Local beaches, such as Constitution Beach 4. Frequently	Local beaches, such as Constitution Beach 5. All the time
Neighborhood Streets	Neighborhood Streets 1. Not at all	Neighborhood Streets 2. Rarely	Neighborhood Streets 3. Sometimes	Neighborhood Streets 4. Frequently	Neighborhood Streets 5. All the time

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* 6. What additional impacts have you experienced during flooding events? Check all that apply.

I could not travel to work/school

I traveled to work/school using an alternative route or another Blue Line station

I called someone for help

I went to an emergency shelter or called emergency services (e.g. 911)

Other (please specify)

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* 7. A heat wave is defined as a period of three consecutive days where temperatures rise above 90°F, or two consecutive days over 95 degrees. On a scale from 1 to 5, how have heat waves impacted your routine in the summer at the following locations?

	1. Not at all	2. Rarely	3. Sometimes	4. Frequently	5. All the time
At home	At home 1. Not at all	At home 2. Rarely	At home 3. Sometimes	At home 4. Frequently	At home 5. All the time
Traveling to/from the Blue Line	Traveling to/from the Blue Line 1. Not at all	Traveling to/from the Blue Line 2. Rarely	Traveling to/from the Blue Line 3. Sometimes	Traveling to/from the Blue Line 4. Frequently	Traveling to/from the Blue Line 5. All the time
Orient Heights Station	Orient Heights Station 1. Not at all	Orient Heights Station 2. Rarely	Orient Heights Station 3. Sometimes	Orient Heights Station 4. Frequently	Orient Heights Station 5. All the time
Wood Island Station	Wood Island Station 1. Not at all	Wood Island Station 2. Rarely	Wood Island Station 3. Sometimes	Wood Island Station 4. Frequently	Wood Island Station 5. All the time
Another Blue Line Station	Another Blue Line Station 1. Not at all	Another Blue Line Station 2. Rarely	Another Blue Line Station 3. Sometimes	Another Blue Line Station 4. Frequently	Another Blue Line Station 5. All the time

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* 8. On a scale from 1 to 5, what type of green space would you and your family look for to stay cool?

	1. Not at all	2. Rarely	3. Sometimes	4. Frequently	5. All the time
Local parks	Local parks 1. Not at all	Local parks 2. Rarely	Local parks 3. Sometimes	Local parks 4. Frequently	Local parks 5. All the time
Splash pads or pools	Splash pads or pools 1. Not at all	Splash pads or pools 2. Rarely	Splash pads or pools 3. Sometimes	Splash pads or pools 4. Frequently	Splash pads or pools 5. All the time
Mary Ellen Welch Greenway	Mary Ellen Welch Greenway 1. Not at all	Mary Ellen Welch Greenway 2. Rarely	Mary Ellen Welch Greenway 3. Sometimes	Mary Ellen Welch Greenway 4. Frequently	Mary Ellen Welch Greenway 5. All the time
Local beaches, such as Constitution Beach	Local beaches, such as Constitution Beach 1. Not at all	Local beaches, such as Constitution Beach 2. Rarely	Local beaches, such as Constitution Beach 3. Sometimes	Local beaches, such as Constitution Beach 4. Frequently	Local beaches, such as Constitution Beach 5. All the time
Shaded streets	Shaded streets 1. Not at all	Shaded streets 2. Rarely	Shaded streets 3. Sometimes	Shaded streets 4. Frequently	Shaded streets 5. All the time

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* 9. What additional impacts have you experienced during heat waves? Check all that apply.

I could not travel to work/school

I traveled to work/school using an alternative route or Blue Line station

I called someone for help

I went to an emergency shelter or called emergency services (e.g. 911)

Other (please specify)

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* 10. How do you think flooding and heat waves may impact your routines in the future?

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* 11. In order of importance, Please rank where you would like to see improvements made to help reduce the risk of flooding and extreme heat in East Boston.

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* 12. On a scale of 1 to 5, please rank landscape improvements you would like to see more of at or near the Blue Line stations.

	1 (Not at all)	2 (Not interested)	3 (Neutral)	4 (Interested)	5 (Definitely yes!)
Plants (e.g. flowers, shrubs, ground cover)	Plants (e.g. flowers, shrubs, ground cover) 1 (Not at all)	Plants (e.g. flowers, shrubs, ground cover) 2 (Not interested)	Plants (e.g. flowers, shrubs, ground cover) 3 (Neutral)	Plants (e.g. flowers, shrubs, ground cover) 4 (Interested)	Plants (e.g. flowers, shrubs, ground cover) 5 (Definitely yes!)
Trees and shade	Trees and shade 1 (Not at all)	Trees and shade 2 (Not interested)	Trees and shade 3 (Neutral)	Trees and shade 4 (Interested)	Trees and shade 5 (Definitely yes!)
Parks and Green space	Parks and Green space 1 (Not at all)	Parks and Green space 2 (Not interested)	Parks and Green space 3 (Neutral)	Parks and Green space 4 (Interested)	Parks and Green space 5 (Definitely yes!)
Recreation fields	Recreation fields 1 (Not at all)	Recreation fields 2 (Not interested)	Recreation fields 3 (Neutral)	Recreation fields 4 (Interested)	Recreation fields 5 (Definitely yes!)
Splash pads and water features	Splash pads and water features 1 (Not at all)	Splash pads and water features 2 (Not interested)	Splash pads and water features 3 (Neutral)	Splash pads and water features 4 (Interested)	Splash pads and water features 5 (Definitely yes!)
Greenways and walking paths	Greenways and walking paths 1 (Not at all)	Greenways and walking paths 2 (Not interested)	Greenways and walking paths 3 (Neutral)	Greenways and walking paths 4 (Interested)	Greenways and walking paths 5 (Definitely yes!)
Shaded streets	Shaded streets 1 (Not at all)	Shaded streets 2 (Not interested)	Shaded streets 3 (Neutral)	Shaded streets 4 (Interested)	Shaded streets 5 (Definitely yes!)

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* 13. What physical infrastructure would you like to see more of at or near the Blue Line stations? Check all that apply.

Increased safety for walking (e.g. crosswalks, wider sidewalks, improved accessibility for people with disabilities)

Increased safety for biking/scooters/wheeling (e.g. bike lanes)

Bike parking

Seating areas (e.g. benches)

Bus shelters

Pick-up/Drop-off locations for vehicles

Other (please specify)

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* 14. Climate Ready Boston is the City’s initiative to help Boston plan for the impacts of climate change and build a resilient future. Have you participated in any work related to Climate Ready Boston? Check all that apply.

I know about Climate Ready Boston

I’ve completed surveys for Climate Ready Boston

I’ve attended meetings or workshops for Climate Ready Boston

I’ve looked at materials online related to Climate Ready Boston

I have not heard of Climate Ready Boston

Tell us about yourself (All responses are anonymous)

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* 15. What is your relationship to East Boston? Check all that apply.

I live in East Boston

I work in East Boston

I visit East Boston

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* 16. What neighborhood do you live in?

Central Square

Eagle Hill

Jeffries Point

Orient Heights

Maverick Square

Suffolk Downs

Other Boston neighborhood

Winthrop

Revere

Chelsea

Neighboring Community (please specify)

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* 17. What is your age?

Under 18

18 - 29

30 - 39

40 - 49

50 - 59

60 – 69

70 – 79

80 and up

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* 18. How many adults (18 or older) live in your household?

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* 19. How many minors (under 18) live in your household?

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* 20. How do you self-identify by race and/or ethnicity? Check all that apply.

White

Hispanic or Latino

Black or African American

Native American or American Indian

Asian / Pacific Islander

North African / Middle Eastern

Other (please specify)

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* 21. How do you self-identify by gender?

Woman

Man

Non-binary

Prefer not to answer

Another gender is not listed (please specify)

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* 22. Do you identify as a person with a disability or are you a person with accessibility needs?

Prefer not to answer

Yes (please clarify)

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* 23. If you would like to be kept informed about the project, please add your email address. (This survey will be confidential).

Thank you for taking our survey!

For more information on the City of Boston's work on addressing climate change, click here.

As part of "Greening the Blue Line" there will be a public design charrette this summer to discuss potential sites for nature-based solutions. We hope to see you there!