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Transportation Survey

The Transportation Survey collects feedback on campus commuting options, including shuttles, parking, biking, and public transit. Institutions use the results to improve accessibility, sustainability, and convenience for students and staff. Insights help optimize routes, reduce congestion, and promote eco-friendly travel. This survey is vital for ensuring transportation systems support academic schedules, minimize stress, and contribute to a more sustainable campus community.

3 minutes to complete

Eligibility

To complete the Transportation Survey at the university, you must be a current student, faculty member, or staff member. You must also have reliable access to a mode of transportation (car, bike, public transit, etc.) and be willing to provide honest and accurate feedback about your transportation habits on campus.

Questions for Transportation Survey

Questions

1.

Personal Details

2.

What time do you usually arrive on campus?

The answer should be a single choice:
  1. Before 6 AM
  2. 6-7:59 AM
  3. 8-8:59 AM
  4. 9 AM-3:59 PM
  5. 4-4:59 PM
  6. 5-5:59 PM
  7. 6-8:59 PM
  8. After 9 PM
3.

Where are you traveling from?

The answer should be a text input.
4.

What time do you usually leave campus?

The answer should be a single choice:
  1. Before 6 AM
  2. 6-7:59 AM
  3. 8-8:59 AM
  4. 9 AM-3:59 PM
  5. 4-4:59 PM
  6. 5-5:59 PM
  7. 6-8:59 PM
  8. After 9 PM
5.

Where are you traveling to?

The answer should be a single choice:
  1. Home
  2. Work
  3. Other school
6.

How many hours are you usually at school each day?

The answer should be a single choice:
  1. Less than 2
  2. 2 to 5
  3. 6 to 8
  4. 8+
7.

How long does it take you to travel to school on a typical day (minutes one way)?

The answer should be a single choice:
  1. 0 to 15
  2. 16 to 30
  3. 31 to 45
  4. 46 to 90
  5. 90+
8.

How many miles (one way, approximately) do you travel to school on a typical day?

The answer should be a single choice:
  1. 0 to 10
  2. 11 to 20
  3. 21 to 40
  4. 41 to 60
  5. 61+
9.

Please indicate how you commuted to school each day this week

Choose one for each day

The answer should be a single (or) multiple choice by row and column:
Walked the entire way
Rode personal bicycle the entire way
Rode Bluebikes bikeshare the entire way
Drove alone the entire way
Drove + rode bicycle (park & pedal)
Public transportation + walked
Public transportation + personal bicycle
Public transportation + Bluebikes bikeshare
Public transportation + drove/carpooled/shuttle
Private / Corporate Shuttle
Carpool (two- to seven-person)
Vanpool (eight- or more-person)
Took taxi/Uber/Lyft WITH other passengers
Took taxi/Uber/Lyft by yourself
Worked at home
Don’t work this day/flextime/compressed work week
Sick/vacation/personal time, business trip, or jury duty
Other (scooter, skateboard, etc.)
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
10.

If you took public transportation for all or part of your commute, which route(s) did you use?

The answer should be a multiple choice:
  1. Commuter Rail to Porter Sq
  2. Commuter Rail to North Station
  3. Commuter Rail to South Station
  4. Shuttle bus
11.

If you drive the entire way to school, where is the vehicle usually parked?

The answer should be a multiple choice:
  1. Parking lot/structure on campus
  2. Parking lot/structure off-campus
  3. On-street parking
12.

If you drive only part of the way to school, where do you usually park?

The answer should be a multiple choice:
  1. Park & ride lot
  2. Parking lot/structure off-site
  3. On-street parking
  4. Park & pedal lot
13.

When you walk/bike/take transit/carpool, why? (Mark all that apply)

The answer should be a multiple choice:
  1. Most convenient way to commute
  2. Cheapest way to commute
  3. Fastest way to commute
  4. Safest way to commute
  5. Most fun way to commute
  6. Better for the environment
  7. Too much traffic on streets and highways
  8. Parking is expensive at school
  9. No access to private car for commute
  10. Take kids to school or daycare or afterschool activities
  11. School hours are irregular
  12. Transit is unreliable
  13. Transit schedules or routes do not work for me
  14. For exercise
  15. Driving is too stressful
  16. Easy to find others to carpool with
  17. Can get things done on train/bus
14.

When you drive alone, why?

The answer should be a multiple choice:
  1. Most convenient way to commute
  2. Cheapest way to commute
  3. Fastest way to commute
  4. Safest way to commute
  5. Enjoy my privacy, prefer driving alone
  6. Free/cheap parking at school
  7. Physically disabled
  8. Transit is unreliable
  9. Transit schedules or routes do not work for me
  10. Need car for work/school-related trips
  11. Need a car for errands before/after school
  12. Need car in case of emergencies
  13. Difficulty finding others to carpool with
  14. Take kids to school or daycare or afterschool activities
  15. School hours are irregular
  16. Concerned about bad weather
  17. I have a lot of things to carry with me
15.

How likely would you be to change your commute method IF THESE INCENTIVES / SERVICES WERE OFFERED?

The answer should be a single (or) multiple choice by row and column:
Emergency Ride Home in case of emergency or unscheduled overtime
Metro station near my school/work/home
On-site information on transit routes and schedules
Shuttle to train/bus station
Subsidy for transit fares
Subsidy for vanpool fares
Preferential or reserved parking for students who carpoo
Help finding someone with whom to carpool/vanpool
Vans available for vanpooling
Car made available for use during the day
Easier / more bicycle storage made available
Showers and lockers made available
Financial incentives for biking and walking
On-site parking fees raised by 10% or more
Very likely
Somewhat likely
Not likely
Already available
16.

What would cause you to switch from driving alone to another mode?

The answer should be a text input.

Surveys Similar to Transportation Survey

  • Campus Commuting Survey
  • Parking and Transit Survey
  • Mobility Satisfaction Survey.

Here are some FAQs and additional information
on
Transportation Survey

How was the data collected for the transportation survey?

The data for the transportation survey was collected through a combination of online surveys, interviews, and observational studies.

What were the key findings from the transportation survey?

The key findings from the transportation survey included high levels of traffic congestion, a lack of bike lanes, and a need for improved public transportation options.

How will the results of the transportation survey be used to improve transportation on campus?

The results of the transportation survey will be used to inform future transportation planning decisions, such as expanding bike lanes, increasing public transportation options, and reducing traffic congestion.

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