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
Route 255
Other - ST 545
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 about the closure of the Montlake freeway station, and I am concerned that the 255 will be less reliable and less frequent if it continues to go downtown.
If transit is more convenient, I will take it more.
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 (2)
Invest in offering service more often throughout the day, later into the evening, and every day of the week (6)
Invest in improving transfers and connections to and within the north Eastside (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) (4)
More frequent weekend service on Route 255 and new Route 239 (4)
Extended weekend evening hours of service on Route 255 and new Routes 225 (Kenmore - Totem Lake - Overlake), 230, 231 and 239 (2)
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?
I'd like more evening/weekend service on the 245.
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.
The new route should not serve South Kirkland P&R. That detour is too long for through-riders and too clogged with cars. Most people coming on a bus will be on the 255 and can transfer at Evergreen point. The park & ride is already full with 255 riders. I'd rather spend the service hours on more/extended frequency.
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 (5)
Service every 15 minutes between Downtown Kirkland and Redmond Town Center weekdays on Route 250 (5)
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 will use transit the same that I do now
Is there anything else you would like to share about dependability for transit services?
Don't use transit money on car infrastructure. e.g. right turn lane at Old Redmond Rd/148th Ave. Transit money should be for transit use only. Otherwise you'll just induce more traffic and eventually the car lane will fill up and the bus will still be stuck in traffic.
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 - I am concerned that it will cost too much and take resources from fixed route service.
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?
More convenient for me would be for my regular routes to be more frequent, and for bike parking to be available at my bus stops. Community Ride will not make transit more convenient for me.
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 the same that I do now
Is there anything else you would like to share about access to local destinations for transit services?
None of these destinations are important to me. I don't think the ridership is there to make them worthwhile. The exception is the schools: UWB and LWTC need service, but since they draw from all over they need a quick connection to a good transfer point. I don't see much ridership from Bastyr - it's too far from Juanita Dr
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 resources from fixed routes.
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 will be more satisfied with this proposal than the status quo, but it will still be less convenient than driving for many trips. This is a high bar, for sure!
Your age:
35-44
Do you consider yourself...
Multiple ethnicities
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…
Female
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)
Poster at a bus stop
Twitter
Friend or family member
An organization I'm involved with
The notice, advertisement, and/or invitation to learn more and share your thoughts about Metro's service change proposal was clear and welcoming
Strongly 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.
I would have liked additional community meetings. The one closest to me was a day and time I could not attend.
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 about the closure of the Montlake freeway station, and I am concerned that the 255 will be less reliable and less frequent if it continues to go downtown.
If transit is more convenient, I will take it more.
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?
I'd like more evening/weekend service on the 245.
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.
The new route should not serve South Kirkland P&R. That detour is too long for through-riders and too clogged with cars. Most people coming on a bus will be on the 255 and can transfer at Evergreen point. The park & ride is already full with 255 riders. I'd rather spend the service hours on more/extended frequency.
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?
Don't use transit money on car infrastructure. e.g. right turn lane at Old Redmond Rd/148th Ave. Transit money should be for transit use only. Otherwise you'll just induce more traffic and eventually the car lane will fill up and the bus will still be stuck in traffic.
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?
More convenient for me would be for my regular routes to be more frequent, and for bike parking to be available at my bus stops. Community Ride will not make transit more convenient for me.
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?
None of these destinations are important to me. I don't think the ridership is there to make them worthwhile. The exception is the schools: UWB and LWTC need service, but since they draw from all over they need a quick connection to a good transfer point. I don't see much ridership from Bastyr - it's too far from Juanita Dr
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 will be more satisfied with this proposal than the status quo, but it will still be less convenient than driving for many trips. This is a high bar, for sure!
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.
I would have liked additional community meetings. The one closest to me was a day and time I could not attend.