Northwest Georgia Vanpool Study Public Survey

The purpose of this Northwest Georgia Regional Vanpool Study is to determine the feasibility of a Vanpool program capable of linking long distance commuters from similar origins to similar destinations throughout the 15-county region. If a Vanpool program is determined feasible, the study will identify a preferred Vanpool operating model that best meets the needs of commuters within the study area and presents the most significant opportunities for expanded access to employment for residents residing within rural communities in the study area. This study will support the mission to seek innovative approaches to the economic advancement and prosperity of Rural GA.

Thank you for taking our brief survey. Your feedback will help our team better understand the transportation needs for the region and develop recommendations that offer the greatest benefit to your community.

Your responses are anonymous and confidential.

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The Northwest Georgia Regional Vanpool study area is comprised of 15 counties including Dade, Walker, Catoosa, Whitfield, Murray, Fannin, Gilmer, Pickens, Gordon, Chattooga, Bartow, Floyd, Polk, Paulding, and Haralson. The following map depicts the 15 county region study area.

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* 1. Do you live or work within the Northwest Georgia 15 county region?

Yes

I don't know

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* 2. Are you currently employed?

Yes

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* 3. What is your home address zipcode?

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* 4. Does your household have access to a vehicle?

Yes

Other (please specify)

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* 5. What modes of transportation do you typically use? (select all that apply)

Drive Alone

Carpool

Taxi/Uber/Lyft, etc.

Ride Transit

Walk

Bike

Other

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* 6. How long would you be willing to travel for employment opportunities?

Less than 15 minutes

15 minutes to 30 minutes

30 minutes to 1 hour

More than one hour

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* 7. Do you feel that you have a lack of transportation options to get to and from employment opportunities?

Yes

I don't know

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* 8. In the last 12 months, has a lack of transportation impacted your employment status?

Yes

Other (please specify)

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* 9. Would employer paid commuter benefits like vanpool programs be a consideration when assessing potential job options?

Yes

I don't know

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* 10. What do you feel is the greatest barrier to employment opportunities in your region? (Pick two)

Access to training and education

Affordable transportation options

Lack of job openings

Low or insufficient wages for job openings

Shift schedules that don't align with childcare options

Economic impacts associated with the COVID-19 Pandemic

Lack of accommodations for persons with limited mobility/disabilities

I don't believe there are barriers to employment in the region

Other (please specify)

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* 11. If a vanpool program or rideshare program were established in your community, would you use it?

Yes

I don't know

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* 12. Would you be interested in learning more about a commuter benefit program such as vanpool?

Yes (Please enter your name, email address and/or telephone number to be included in our outreach distribution list.)

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* 13. Optional: What is your age?

Under 18

18-24

25-34

35-44

45-54

55-64

65+

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* 14. Optional: What is your ethnicity?

White or Caucasian

Black or African American

Hispanic or Latino

Asian or Asian American

American Indian or Alaska Native

Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander

Another race

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* 15. Optional: What is your annual household income?

Under $15,000

Between $15,000 and $29,999

Between $30,000 and $49,999

Between $50,000 and $74,999

Between $75,000 and $99,999

Between $100,000 and $150,000

Over $150,000

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* 16. Optional: What is your highest level of education?

Less than 9th grade

From 9th grade to 12th grade

High school graduate

Some college but no bachelor's degree

Bachelor's degree

Graduate work and postgraduate degree

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* 17. Optional: Do you require a wheelchair accessible or specially equipped vehicle to travel?

Yes