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How frequently do you TYPICALLY use the following transportation options to travel around the City?

Walk
Response Percent Response Count
Daily 24.5% 944
A few times a week 20.0% 772
A few times a month 16.4% 630
Rarely 24.1% 927
Never 14.0% 540
Roll in a wheelchair
Response Percent Response Count
Daily 0.6% 25
A few times a week 0.4% 14
A few times a month 0.4% 17
Rarely 1.8% 70
Never 94.6% 3,644
Bike/E-bike
Response Percent Response Count
Daily 11.1% 428
A few times a week 13.5% 520
A few times a month 12.8% 492
Rarely 17.5% 675
Never 43.7% 1,684
Scooter/E-Scooter
Response Percent Response Count
Daily 0.4% 17
A few times a week 1.0% 37
A few times a month 2.6% 102
Rarely 9.3% 360
Never 84.3% 3,249
Bus, Street Car, or Other Public Transit
Response Percent Response Count
Daily 5.6% 214
A few times a week 5.6% 214
A few times a month 10.6% 407
Rarely 36.2% 1,396
Never 40.4% 1,557
Car or Truck
Response Percent Response Count
Daily 63.8% 2,458
A few times a week 24.4% 941
A few times a month 5.9% 226
Rarely 2.5% 95
Never 3.2% 125
Carpool
Response Percent Response Count
Daily 2.8% 108
A few times a week 8.1% 312
A few times a month 13.9% 535
Rarely 24.4% 941
Never 49.0% 1,887
Motorcycle or Motor Scooter
Response Percent Response Count
Daily 1.2% 48
A few times a week 1.4% 55
A few times a month 2.2% 86
Rarely 4.2% 162
Never 88.8% 3,422
Taxi, Lyft, or Uber
Response Percent Response Count
Daily 0.7% 26
A few times a week 2.3% 88
A few times a month 15.7% 603
Rarely 43.6% 1,678
Never 36.2% 1,396

How frequently do you WANT to use the following transportation options to travel around the City?

Walk
Response Percent Response Count
Daily 41.5% 1,601
A few times a week 22.3% 858
A few times a month 15.5% 599
Rarely 11.1% 428
Never 9.0% 347
Roll in a wheelchair
Response Percent Response Count
Daily 2.2% 85
A few times a week 0.8% 29
A few times a month 0.5% 18
Rarely 3.2% 123
Never 90.8% 3,501
Bike/E-bike
Response Percent Response Count
Daily 28.3% 1,089
A few times a week 17.6% 678
A few times a month 15.2% 586
Rarely 9.5% 366
Never 28.6% 1,103
Scooter/E-Scooter
Response Percent Response Count
Daily 3.2% 124
A few times a week 4.5% 173
A few times a month 8.7% 336
Rarely 15.2% 587
Never 66.1% 2,546
Bus, Street Car, or Other Public Transit
Response Percent Response Count
Daily 19.0% 733
A few times a week 21.3% 821
A few times a month 23.1% 889
Rarely 16.5% 634
Never 19.3% 744
Car or Truck
Response Percent Response Count
Daily 35.7% 1,374
A few times a week 29.7% 1,143
A few times a month 14.9% 573
Rarely 11.8% 455
Never 7.2% 279
Carpool
Response Percent Response Count
Daily 5.1% 197
A few times a week 15.3% 589
A few times a month 19.1% 736
Rarely 20.4% 786
Never 38.1% 1,470
Motorcycle or Motor Scooter
Response Percent Response Count
Daily 3.6% 140
A few times a week 3.2% 125
A few times a month 4.1% 158
Rarely 9.1% 349
Never 77.9% 3,002
Taxi, Lyft, or Uber
Response Percent Response Count
Daily 1.9% 73
A few times a week 3.9% 150
A few times a month 18.4% 710
Rarely 37.5% 1,445
Never 36.6% 1,411

How do you typically get to work or school in Tucson? (Check all that apply.)

Response Percent Response Count
Walk 15.6% 600
Roll in a wheelchair 0.4% 17
Bike / Electric Bike 18.4% 710
Scooter/ Electric scooter 0.9% 35
Bus, Street Car, or Other Public Transit 11.6% 446
Car or Truck 76.2% 2,933
Carpool 8.3% 320
Motorcycle or Motor Scooter 2.2% 84
Taxi, Lyft, or Uber 3.5% 135
Other (please specify) 8.9% 341

Other (please specify)

Answered
410
Skipped
4,148

I would WALK more if... (Choose up to three reasons).

Response Percent Response Count
It was safer. 45.7% 2,084
There was better infrastructure. 47.0% 2,142
There were more destinations near me. 53.2% 2,423
It was more comfortable. 23.1% 1,051
I had better information. 4.0% 182
I'm not sure. 5.7% 260
Other (please specify) 13.9% 635

Other (please specify)

Answered
784
Skipped
3,774

I would BIKE more if...(Choose up to three reasons.)

Response Percent Response Count
It was safer. 53.6% 2,441
There was better infrastructure. 48.2% 2,195
It was more affordable. 4.1% 186
I traveled shorter distances. 29.5% 1,343
It was more comfortable. 16.8% 766
I had better information. 5.1% 231
I'm not sure. 3.2% 146
I am unable or uninterested in riding a bicycle. 16.3% 743
Other (please specify) 10.9% 495

Other (please specify)

Answered
657
Skipped
3,901

I would take PUBLIC TRANSIT, such as street car or the bus, more if...(Choose up to three reasons.)

Response Percent Response Count
It was safer. 21.6% 985
There was better infrastructure. 31.2% 1,420
It was more affordable. 12.5% 572
It was more comfortable. 11.9% 541
I had better information. 10.0% 457
I knew I could regularly get where I needed to go on time. 50.9% 2,318
The route was faster or more direct. 49.1% 2,239
I'm not sure. 9.1% 416
Other (please specify) 14.8% 676

Other (please specify)

Answered
854
Skipped
3,704

I would use SHARED MICROMOBILITY, such as bike or scooter share, more if...(Choose up to three reasons.)

Response Percent Response Count
It was safer. 15.5% 708
There was better infrastructure. 14.7% 670
It was more affordable. 9.7% 442
I traveled shorter distances. 13.8% 631
It was more comfortable. 3.5% 161
I had better information. 6.9% 316
There were more bikes or scooters available in my area. 15.8% 720
I'm not sure. 9.0% 412
I'm unable or uninterested in using shared micromobility options. 36.8% 1,677
Other (please specify) 20.7% 943

Other (please specify)

Answered
1,017
Skipped
3,541

What should Tucson prioritize as we plan for the future of the City's transportation system? (Choose up to three priorities.)

Response Percent Response Count
Improved safety for all modes. 36.8% 1,674
More affordable transportation options. 12.7% 578
Transportation options that support a sustainable city. 37.0% 1,684
Improved maintenance of existing transportation infrastructure. 32.0% 1,453
Reduced travel time. 23.5% 1,068
Better cross-town mobility. 42.1% 1,913
More access to destinations near me. 11.4% 519
Better options for walking, biking, or taking public transportation. 35.4% 1,608
Social equity, prioritizing historically-marginalized communities (including low-income households, people of color, etc.) 25.2% 1,144
Geographic equity, prioritizing under-served neighborhoods. 18.1% 824
I'm not sure. 1.5% 67

If you had $25 to spend on transportation in the City of Tucson, how would you distribute the funding between the following TRANSPORTATION OPTIONS?

Response Percent Response Count
Walking and rolling in a wheelchair 10.7% 12,111
Biking 13.5% 15,341
Public Transit, such as bus and street car 19.4% 22,057
Shared modes, such as Uber, Lyft, and taxis 4.4% 4,981
Shared micromobility, such as bike or scooter share 3.3% 3,757
Driving 14.2% 16,160
Roadway maintenance 26.5% 30,138
Other (please specify) 2.5% 2,860

Other (please specify)

Answered
527
Skipped
4,031

How important is it for the City of Tucson to invest in the following types of projects?

Widen roads.
Response Percent Response Count
Very important 29.4% 1,335
Somewhat important 31.5% 1,431
Not very important. 20.0% 908
Not at all important. 16.7% 760
I'm not sure. 2.5% 112
Improve safety of roadway crossings for people walking and biking.
Response Percent Response Count
Very important 68.5% 3,116
Somewhat important 23.1% 1,048
Not very important. 5.5% 251
Not at all important. 2.2% 102
I'm not sure. 0.6% 29
Slow driving speeds.
Response Percent Response Count
Very important 22.9% 1,042
Somewhat important 29.1% 1,324
Not very important. 26.4% 1,198
Not at all important. 18.0% 820
I'm not sure. 3.6% 162
Improve safety for all road users.
Response Percent Response Count
Very important 61.3% 2,785
Somewhat important 29.1% 1,323
Not very important. 6.2% 282
Not at all important. 2.1% 97
I'm not sure. 1.3% 59
Repave streets.
Response Percent Response Count
Very important 63.2% 2,871
Somewhat important 28.5% 1,294
Not very important. 6.4% 291
Not at all important. 1.5% 70
I'm not sure. 0.4% 20
Expand the reach of bus service.
Response Percent Response Count
Very important 41.3% 1,879
Somewhat important 32.8% 1,491
Not very important. 13.7% 622
Not at all important. 6.7% 305
I'm not sure. 5.5% 249
Improve bus frequency.
Response Percent Response Count
Very important 37.7% 1,714
Somewhat important 32.6% 1,484
Not very important. 15.2% 690
Not at all important. 7.4% 336
I'm not sure. 7.1% 322
Extend the streetcar and/or implement bus rapid transit (BRT).
Response Percent Response Count
Very important 44.9% 2,040
Somewhat important 26.8% 1,217
Not very important. 12.9% 585
Not at all important. 10.0% 455
I'm not sure. 5.5% 249
Build safe, more connected bikeways.
Response Percent Response Count
Very important 51.9% 2,359
Somewhat important 27.5% 1,250
Not very important. 11.5% 522
Not at all important. 6.6% 302
I'm not sure. 2.5% 113
Build more sidewalks that are fully accessible to people walking or using wheelchairs.
Response Percent Response Count
Very important 61.9% 2,816
Somewhat important 24.7% 1,124
Not very important. 8.2% 371
Not at all important. 3.4% 155
I'm not sure. 1.8% 80
Improve traffic signal timing and coordination.
Response Percent Response Count
Very important 54.6% 2,481
Somewhat important 27.4% 1,247
Not very important. 12.9% 585
Not at all important. 3.4% 154
I'm not sure. 1.7% 79
Improve street lighting.
Response Percent Response Count
Very important 40.9% 1,859
Somewhat important 30.3% 1,379
Not very important. 18.8% 855
Not at all important. 7.5% 340
I'm not sure. 2.5% 113
Increase landscaping along the roadways, including planting more trees.
Response Percent Response Count
Very important 33.8% 1,535
Somewhat important 30.6% 1,389
Not very important. 20.0% 910
Not at all important. 12.3% 561
I'm not sure. 3.3% 151

How should Tucson's major streets move people?

Response Percent Response Count
Keep on Driving 16.0% 727
Exclusive Public transit facilities 9.5% 431
Exclusive bike facilities 11.2% 509
Enhanced pedestrian space 6.0% 272
Balance needs for all travel modes 57.3% 2,607
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August 18, 2020, 9:34 AM
  • How frequently do you TYPICALLY use the following transportation options to travel around the City?
    • Walk - Rarely
    • Roll in a wheelchair - Never
    • Bike/E-bike - Rarely
    • Scooter/E-Scooter - Never
    • Bus, Street Car, or Other Public Transit - Rarely
    • Car or Truck - A few times a week
    • Carpool - A few times a week
    • Motorcycle or Motor Scooter - Never
    • Taxi, Lyft, or Uber - Rarely
  • How frequently do you WANT to use the following transportation options to travel around the City?
    • Walk - Rarely
    • Bike/E-bike - A few times a month
    • Scooter/E-Scooter - Rarely
    • Bus, Street Car, or Other Public Transit - Rarely
    • Car or Truck - Daily
    • Carpool - A few times a week
    • Motorcycle or Motor Scooter - Never
    • Taxi, Lyft, or Uber - A few times a month
  • How do you typically get to work or school in Tucson? (Check all that apply.)
    • Car or Truck
  • Other (please specify)
    No response.
  • I would WALK more if... (Choose up to three reasons).
    • It was safer.
    • There were more destinations near me.
    • It was more comfortable.
  • Other (please specify)
    No response.
  • I would BIKE more if...(Choose up to three reasons.)
    • It was safer.
    • I traveled shorter distances.
    • It was more comfortable.
  • Other (please specify)
    No response.
  • I would take PUBLIC TRANSIT, such as street car or the bus, more if...(Choose up to three reasons.)
    • It was safer.
    • There was better infrastructure.
    • It was more comfortable.
  • Other (please specify)
    No response.
  • I would use SHARED MICROMOBILITY, such as bike or scooter share, more if...(Choose up to three reasons.)
    • There were more bikes or scooters available in my area.
  • Other (please specify)
    No response.
  • What should Tucson prioritize as we plan for the future of the City's transportation system? (Choose up to three priorities.)
    • Improved safety for all modes.
    • Transportation options that support a sustainable city.
    • Reduced travel time.
  • If you had $25 to spend on transportation in the City of Tucson, how would you distribute the funding between the following TRANSPORTATION OPTIONS?
    • Walking and rolling in a wheelchair (15)
    • Public Transit, such as bus and street car (5)
    • Roadway maintenance (5)
  • Other (please specify)
    No response.
  • How important is it for the City of Tucson to invest in the following types of projects?
    • Widen roads. - Somewhat important
    • Improve safety of roadway crossings for people walking and biking. - Somewhat important
    • Slow driving speeds. - Somewhat important
    • Improve safety for all road users. - Very important
    • Repave streets. - Very important
    • Expand the reach of bus service. - Somewhat important
    • Improve bus frequency. - Very important
    • Extend the streetcar and/or implement bus rapid transit (BRT). - Somewhat important
    • Build safe, more connected bikeways. - Very important
    • Build more sidewalks that are fully accessible to people walking or using wheelchairs. - Very important
    • Improve traffic signal timing and coordination. - Very important
    • Improve street lighting. - Very important
    • Increase landscaping along the roadways, including planting more trees. - Very important
  • How should Tucson's major streets move people?
    • Balance needs for all travel modes
  • How would you best describe your relationship with Tucson?
    • Live and work in Tucson
  • Other (please specify)
    No response.
  • If you live in the City of Tucson, what is your zip code?
    85730
  • What is your age?
    • 19-24 years old
  • With what gender do you identify?
    • Female
  • Other (please specify)
    No response.
  • With which race or ethnicity to you identify? (Choose all that apply)
    • White
  • Other (please specify)
    No response.
  • What was your approximate household income last year?
    • Between $25,000 and $49,999
  • Please provide your email address below if you'd like to receive project updates.
    No response.
  • Any other ideas or comments about the future of transportation in Tucson? Let us know!
    No response.
  • Are you a member of an association, organization, or other group that's interested in learning more about Move Tucson and providing your input on the plan? If you'd like to request a speaker please provide the following information: Organization name, contact information.
    No response.
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