How often do you use transit (Metro, Sound Transit, Community Transit, etc.) services?
Less than once a week
Which fixed route bus routes do you use? (select all that apply)
Route 245
Other - B
Of the flexible mobility services available in the north Eastside, which have you tried?
Community Van - I'm not interested in this
TripPool - I'm not interested in this
VanPool - I'm not interested in this
VanShare - I'm not interested in this
Redmond LOOP - I'm not interested in this
Overall, how satisfied are you with Metro’s north Eastside service today?
Somewhat satisfied
How concerned are you that March 2019 changes may make the transit service you use slower or less reliable?
Somewhat concerned
How will March 2019 changes affect your transit use?
My transit use will not be impacted by these changes.
How would adding or improving connections to future BRT or Link light rail impact your transit use?
I will use transit more than I do now.
How would taking no further action after March 2019 (Option A for no change or additional improvements) affect your transit use?
I will use transit less than I do now
Care to share additional information about March 2019 changes, or opportunities to improve connections to light rail, BRT, or local destinations? (Optional)
I am concerned that WSDOT will eliminate the Montlake offramp transit lane during construction. That will be the most important time for bus priority. They should close the ramp to cars before eliminating the transit lane.
You've got 10 dots to 'spend'. Based on community mobility priorities, help us decide how much to invest in each priority when making improvements to north Eastside service. (Spend as many or as few dots on each option until they are gone)
Invest in making service to, from, and within the north Eastside reliable and dependable (3)
Invest in offering service more often throughout the day, later into the evening, and every day of the week (5)
Invest in improving connections to regional transit options like bus rapid transit and light rail (2)
You've got 10 dots to 'spend'. Based on the improvements proposed below to add frequency and extend hours, which best address mobility needs and priorities in the north Eastside? (Spend as many or as few dots on each improvement as desired until they are gone)
More frequent evening service on Route 255 (Totem Lake - Kirkland - UW Seattle) and new Route 250 (Redmond to Kirkland) (10)
How will these evening and weekend service improvements affect your transit use?
I will use transit more than I do now.
Is there anything else you would like to share about weekend and evening transit services?
Why do the options in this question vary both the type of service (evening vs weekend, frequency vs extended) and the route numbers? It makes it impossible to select more frequent weekend service without also selecting the 239.
I want to spend my dots on more frequent/extended weekend/evening service on the 245, 250, 255.
If Route 255 is reoriented to UW Station instead of downtown Seattle, do you support changing Routes 540 and 541 to create a new route that would instead provide direct connections between Overlake, South Kirkland P&R, north Downtown Seattle, and South Lake Union?
Yes
If you do not support changing Routes 540 and 541 if Route 255 is reoriented, please provide feedback on why.
Skip the South Kirkland P&R. It's a parking lot, not a place. 255 will connect to the new route.
You've got 10 dots to 'spend'. Based on the improvements proposed below to make service more dependable, which best address mobility needs and priorities in the north Eastside? (Spend as many or as few dots on each improvement as desired until they are gone)
Direct connection to the UW Link Station for trips into Downtown Seattle that are faster and more reliable (4)
Service every 15 minutes between Downtown Kirkland and Redmond Town Center weekdays on Route 250 (6)
How will these frequency and reliability service improvements affect your transit use?
I will use transit more than I do now
How would moving the future Route 225 in Kenmore to serve new stops along Juanita Drive NE instead of serving the current stops along NE 153rd / NE 155th, and 84th Ave NE impact your transit use?
I have no opinion
Is there anything else you would like to share about dependability for transit services?
Stop spending transit money on car infrastructure (extended turn pocket at Old Redmond Rd/148th, right turn lane on 116th). Spend transit money on transit-only infrastructure.
You've got 10 dots to 'spend'. Based on the improvements proposed below to make service more convenient to use, with coordinated transfers, which best address mobility needs and priorities in the north Eastside? (Spend as many or as few dots on each improvement as desired until they are gone)
Street and bus stop improvements at the UW Link Station for an easier transfer to Route 255 (10)
How will these convenience and ease of use service improvements affect your transit use?
I will use transit more than I do now
What appeals to you about Community Ride? (check all that apply)
Nothing.
What concerns do you have about Community Ride? (check all that apply)
Other - It will take money away from fixed route transit.
How likely are you to try Community Ride?
Very unlikely
Is there anything else you would like to share about convenience and ease of use for transit services?
No response.
You've got 10 dots to 'spend'. Based on the proposed improved connections to schools and local destinations, which best address mobility needs and priorities in the north Eastside? (Spend as many or as few dots on each improvement as desired until they are gone)
More direct connections between Downtown Kenmore, Kingsgate P&R, Lake Washington Institute of Technology, and Overlake Transit Center on new Route 225 (5)
More direct connection between UW Bothell/Cascadia College and Downtown Kirkland on Route 230 (5)
How will these access improvements affect your transit use?
I will use transit less than I do now
Is there anything else you would like to share about access to local destinations for transit services?
"Access to local destinations" sounds like a prioritization of one-seat rides in low density areas (and therefore will have low ridership). Connect these places (especially the schools) to good transfer points.
What appeals to you about Community Van? (check all that apply)
Nothing about Community Van appeals to me.
What concerns do you have about Community Van? (check all that apply)
Other - It will take money away from fixed route service.
How likely would you be to try Community Van?
Very unlikely
Based on the information you have heard about the proposed changes for September 2019, to what degree do you agree or disagree that the needs from the community were addressed?
Access to local destinations - Strongly Agree
Availability at both traditional & non-traditional hours - Strongly Agree
Convenience & ease of use - Strongly Agree
Dependability & reliability - Strongly Agree
Overall, how satisfied do you think you would be with Metro services if the September 2019 proposal were implemented?
Somewhat satisfied
Is there anything else you would like to share about the September 2019 proposal?
I think you need to be pushing cities to implement land use policies that support good transit. We need to be moving towards a system where people can be car-free, starting in core areas probably around East Link and expanding from there. This goes far beyond a route restructuring.
Your age:
35-44
Do you consider yourself...
White or Caucasian
How many persons, including yourself, live in your household?
5 or more
How many cars or trucks, in working condition, do you have available for personal use?
1
How many persons in your household, including yourself, ride the bus at least once a week?
1
If you have a disability, please indicate what kind (check all that apply)
I do not have a disability.
Do you identify as…
Male
What is the primary language you speak at home?
English
What is your annual household income?
More than $200,000
How did you hear about this survey? (check all that apply)
Twitter
The notice, advertisement, and/or invitation to learn more and share your thoughts about Metro's service change proposal was clear and welcoming
Somewhat agree
Did these resources help you understand the proposal being considered and how these changes would affect you?
Yes
From the time you were notified, were you given enough time to provide meaningful feedback in Metro's decision making process?
Yes
I believe that taking the time to share my views will result in better decisions about service changes that will be made during September 2019
Somewhat agree
Please share any additional feedback you have about our outreach process.
No response.
King County Connects is not a certified voting system or ballot box. As with any public comment process, participation in King County Connects is voluntary. The responses in this record are not necessarily representative of the whole population, nor do they reflect the opinions of any government agency or elected officials.
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How often do you use transit (Metro, Sound Transit, Community Transit, etc.) services?
Which fixed route bus routes do you use? (select all that apply)
Of the flexible mobility services available in the north Eastside, which have you tried?
Overall, how satisfied are you with Metro’s north Eastside service today?
How concerned are you that March 2019 changes may make the transit service you use slower or less reliable?
How will March 2019 changes affect your transit use?
How would adding or improving connections to future BRT or Link light rail impact your transit use?
How would taking no further action after March 2019 (Option A for no change or additional improvements) affect your transit use?
Care to share additional information about March 2019 changes, or opportunities to improve connections to light rail, BRT, or local destinations? (Optional)
I am concerned that WSDOT will eliminate the Montlake offramp transit lane during construction. That will be the most important time for bus priority. They should close the ramp to cars before eliminating the transit lane.
You've got 10 dots to 'spend'. Based on community mobility priorities, help us decide how much to invest in each priority when making improvements to north Eastside service. (Spend as many or as few dots on each option until they are gone)
You've got 10 dots to 'spend'. Based on the improvements proposed below to add frequency and extend hours, which best address mobility needs and priorities in the north Eastside? (Spend as many or as few dots on each improvement as desired until they are gone)
How will these evening and weekend service improvements affect your transit use?
Is there anything else you would like to share about weekend and evening transit services?
Why do the options in this question vary both the type of service (evening vs weekend, frequency vs extended) and the route numbers? It makes it impossible to select more frequent weekend service without also selecting the 239.
I want to spend my dots on more frequent/extended weekend/evening service on the 245, 250, 255.
If Route 255 is reoriented to UW Station instead of downtown Seattle, do you support changing Routes 540 and 541 to create a new route that would instead provide direct connections between Overlake, South Kirkland P&R, north Downtown Seattle, and South Lake Union?
If you do not support changing Routes 540 and 541 if Route 255 is reoriented, please provide feedback on why.
Skip the South Kirkland P&R. It's a parking lot, not a place. 255 will connect to the new route.
You've got 10 dots to 'spend'. Based on the improvements proposed below to make service more dependable, which best address mobility needs and priorities in the north Eastside? (Spend as many or as few dots on each improvement as desired until they are gone)
How will these frequency and reliability service improvements affect your transit use?
How would moving the future Route 225 in Kenmore to serve new stops along Juanita Drive NE instead of serving the current stops along NE 153rd / NE 155th, and 84th Ave NE impact your transit use?
Is there anything else you would like to share about dependability for transit services?
Stop spending transit money on car infrastructure (extended turn pocket at Old Redmond Rd/148th, right turn lane on 116th). Spend transit money on transit-only infrastructure.
You've got 10 dots to 'spend'. Based on the improvements proposed below to make service more convenient to use, with coordinated transfers, which best address mobility needs and priorities in the north Eastside? (Spend as many or as few dots on each improvement as desired until they are gone)
How will these convenience and ease of use service improvements affect your transit use?
What appeals to you about Community Ride? (check all that apply)
What concerns do you have about Community Ride? (check all that apply)
How likely are you to try Community Ride?
Is there anything else you would like to share about convenience and ease of use for transit services?
No response.You've got 10 dots to 'spend'. Based on the proposed improved connections to schools and local destinations, which best address mobility needs and priorities in the north Eastside? (Spend as many or as few dots on each improvement as desired until they are gone)
How will these access improvements affect your transit use?
Is there anything else you would like to share about access to local destinations for transit services?
"Access to local destinations" sounds like a prioritization of one-seat rides in low density areas (and therefore will have low ridership). Connect these places (especially the schools) to good transfer points.
What appeals to you about Community Van? (check all that apply)
What concerns do you have about Community Van? (check all that apply)
How likely would you be to try Community Van?
Based on the information you have heard about the proposed changes for September 2019, to what degree do you agree or disagree that the needs from the community were addressed?
Overall, how satisfied do you think you would be with Metro services if the September 2019 proposal were implemented?
Is there anything else you would like to share about the September 2019 proposal?
I think you need to be pushing cities to implement land use policies that support good transit. We need to be moving towards a system where people can be car-free, starting in core areas probably around East Link and expanding from there. This goes far beyond a route restructuring.
Your age:
Do you consider yourself...
How many persons, including yourself, live in your household?
How many cars or trucks, in working condition, do you have available for personal use?
How many persons in your household, including yourself, ride the bus at least once a week?
If you have a disability, please indicate what kind (check all that apply)
Do you identify as…
What is the primary language you speak at home?
What is your annual household income?
How did you hear about this survey? (check all that apply)
The notice, advertisement, and/or invitation to learn more and share your thoughts about Metro's service change proposal was clear and welcoming
Did these resources help you understand the proposal being considered and how these changes would affect you?
From the time you were notified, were you given enough time to provide meaningful feedback in Metro's decision making process?
I believe that taking the time to share my views will result in better decisions about service changes that will be made during September 2019
Please share any additional feedback you have about our outreach process.
No response.