LOTS Transit Study Survey

Lee-Ogle Transit System (LOTS) is undertaking a study to evaluate the feasibility of implementing a fixed route bus system within the cities of Dixon and Rochelle. Please take our survey to let us know what you think! At the end of the survey, you may optionally enter your name and contact information to be entered into a drawing for a $50 Walmart gift card. Otherwise, we will not retain your personal information or use it in any other manner. For more information, please contact RLS & Associates at (937) 299-5007. Thank you for your time!

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* 1. Where do you live?

In the City of Dixon

In the City of Rochelle

Lee County (outside of Dixon)

Ogle County (outside of Rochelle)

If you chose Lee or Ogle County (outside of Dixon or Rochelle), please specify

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* 2. What is the primary way you travel?

A friend or family member drives me

Drive myself

Lee-Ogle Transportation System (LOTS)

Transportation service for seniors or people with disabilities

Walking or using a wheelchair

Bicycling

Other (please specify)

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* 3. Do you, or does a friend or family member, use LOTS for transportation?

Yes, I ride LOTS

Yes, a friend or family member rides LOTS

Unsure

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* 4. Where do you most often need to travel for work, medical care, shopping, or other reasons?

In the City of Dixon

In the City of Rochelle

Lee County (outside of Dixon)

Ogle County (outside of Rochelle)

If you chose Lee or Ogle County (outside of Dixon or Rochelle), or you most often need to travel elsewhere, please specify

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* 5. Do you have difficulty getting the transportation you need to any of the following types of destinations?

	No difficulty	Sometimes difficult	Frequently difficult	Always difficult	Not applicable to me
Your place of work	Your place of work No difficulty	Your place of work Sometimes difficult	Your place of work Frequently difficult	Your place of work Always difficult	Your place of work Not applicable to me
Medical offices, clinics or hospitals	Medical offices, clinics or hospitals No difficulty	Medical offices, clinics or hospitals Sometimes difficult	Medical offices, clinics or hospitals Frequently difficult	Medical offices, clinics or hospitals Always difficult	Medical offices, clinics or hospitals Not applicable to me
Mental health care	Mental health care No difficulty	Mental health care Sometimes difficult	Mental health care Frequently difficult	Mental health care Always difficult	Mental health care Not applicable to me
Dental care	Dental care No difficulty	Dental care Sometimes difficult	Dental care Frequently difficult	Dental care Always difficult	Dental care Not applicable to me
Pharmacy	Pharmacy No difficulty	Pharmacy Sometimes difficult	Pharmacy Frequently difficult	Pharmacy Always difficult	Pharmacy Not applicable to me
Shopping (e.g., grocery, other)	Shopping (e.g., grocery, other) No difficulty	Shopping (e.g., grocery, other) Sometimes difficult	Shopping (e.g., grocery, other) Frequently difficult	Shopping (e.g., grocery, other) Always difficult	Shopping (e.g., grocery, other) Not applicable to me
School	School No difficulty	School Sometimes difficult	School Frequently difficult	School Always difficult	School Not applicable to me
Human service agencies or government offices	Human service agencies or government offices No difficulty	Human service agencies or government offices Sometimes difficult	Human service agencies or government offices Frequently difficult	Human service agencies or government offices Always difficult	Human service agencies or government offices Not applicable to me
Recreational or social outings	Recreational or social outings No difficulty	Recreational or social outings Sometimes difficult	Recreational or social outings Frequently difficult	Recreational or social outings Always difficult	Recreational or social outings Not applicable to me
Childcare	Childcare No difficulty	Childcare Sometimes difficult	Childcare Frequently difficult	Childcare Always difficult	Childcare Not applicable to me
Other trip purposes	Other trip purposes No difficulty	Other trip purposes Sometimes difficult	Other trip purposes Frequently difficult	Other trip purposes Always difficult	Other trip purposes Not applicable to me

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* 6. How helpful do you feel the following types of public transportation service would be to your community?

	Not helpful	Somewhat helpful	Very helpful	Unsure
A service in which I call LOTS at least one day in advance, and a vehicle picks me up and takes me where I need to go	A service in which I call LOTS at least one day in advance, and a vehicle picks me up and takes me where I need to go Not helpful	A service in which I call LOTS at least one day in advance, and a vehicle picks me up and takes me where I need to go Somewhat helpful	A service in which I call LOTS at least one day in advance, and a vehicle picks me up and takes me where I need to go Very helpful	A service in which I call LOTS at least one day in advance, and a vehicle picks me up and takes me where I need to go Unsure
A service in which I call LOTS, and a vehicle picks me up within 30 minutes and takes me where I need to go	A service in which I call LOTS, and a vehicle picks me up within 30 minutes and takes me where I need to go Not helpful	A service in which I call LOTS, and a vehicle picks me up within 30 minutes and takes me where I need to go Somewhat helpful	A service in which I call LOTS, and a vehicle picks me up within 30 minutes and takes me where I need to go Very helpful	A service in which I call LOTS, and a vehicle picks me up within 30 minutes and takes me where I need to go Unsure
A regular bus route within my city/town that operates on a schedule, in which I walk or get a ride to the bus stop	A regular bus route within my city/town that operates on a schedule, in which I walk or get a ride to the bus stop Not helpful	A regular bus route within my city/town that operates on a schedule, in which I walk or get a ride to the bus stop Somewhat helpful	A regular bus route within my city/town that operates on a schedule, in which I walk or get a ride to the bus stop Very helpful	A regular bus route within my city/town that operates on a schedule, in which I walk or get a ride to the bus stop Unsure

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* 7. How likely would you be to use a bus route (that runs on a published schedule with bus stops), if it were available where you live and need to go, and it was affordable?

I would use it regularly

I would use it occasionally

I am not likely to use it

I would not use it, but I know someone who would use it

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* 8. If you (or someone you know) used a bus route in your city/town, for what purpose(s) would you/they ride?

Work

College/post-secondary education

K-12 school

Medical appointments

Shopping/errands

Childcare

Youth/after-school activities

Other (please specify)

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* 9. If you, or someone you know, used a bus route in your city/town, how long would you/they be willing to walk (or travel in a wheelchair) to a bus stop?

1 block

2 or 3 blocks

A quarter of a mile

A half-mile

3/4 of a mile

1 mile

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* 10. What is the most you'd be willing to pay to ride a bus route in your city/town?

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* 11. What is your age group?

Under 18

18-29

30-44

45-64

65-84

85+

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* 12. Do you, or a member of your household, have a disability that requires you/them to use a cane, walker, wheelchair, and/or other device to help you get around?

Yes

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* 13. Do you have any other feedback or comments about public transportation?

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* 14. First/last name and mailing address for gift card drawing:

Name

Address

City/Town

State/Province

ZIP/Postal Code

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