We Want To Hear From You!

To improve transit and mobility in Macomb, Oakland, Washtenaw and Wayne counties, the Regional Transit Authority of Southeast Michigan, transit providers, transit customers, local governments, the business community, health care community, education community and advocates must work in partnership to determine a path to achieve our regional vision.

To do this, we need to hear from you – our residents – to help us build a collective vision of regional public transit for the next five, 10 and 20 years. Your input will guide the development of the 2021 Regional Master Transit Plan – a comprehensive vision for the region that will help guide how we expand and improve transit in Southeast Michigan over the next two decades. 

 

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What is your ZIP code?

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QUESTION 2
How would you describe the area where you currently reside?

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QUESTION 3
Before COVID-19, how often did you use any form of public transportation in your area? This includes services such as fixed-route buses, paratransit, commuter rail, light rail, streetcar, and airport transportation.

6-7 days per week
1-5 days per week
1-3 days per month
Occasionally for specific events
Never (Skip to Question 4)
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QUESTION 3.A
Before COVID-19, which regional public transportation services did you use at least occasionally? Select all that apply.

DDOT
Detroit People Mover
Paratransit door-to-door services
QLine Detroit
SMART buses
TheRide (AAATA)
Another local transportation service not listed here (please describe)
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QUESTION 4
By 2026, how do you see yourself using public transportation in Southeast Michigan...

For all or most of my transportation needs
For commuting to work/school
For shopping and running errands
For dining out and entertainment
For concerts, sports games, and/or other special events
Only if my car is in the shop
Probably only for events or specific occasions
Personally, I will not use it but have family or friends who will rely on public transit
I will not use it and my close circle of friends and family are unlikely to use it
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QUESTION 5
What would make you likely to use public transit more often...

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Next, we want to hear from you about what you’d like regional transit to become for Southeast Michigan and what priorities the RTA should set. We’re committed to building a plan that promotes equity, economic mobility and regional integration. The next questions will be about your vision for the region for the next five, 10 and 20 years. 
 

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QUESTION SIX
In five years, I'd personally like to be able to (FILL IN BLANK) via public transit in Southeast Michigan.

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QUESTION SEVEN
In five years, I believe it should be possible for people to (FILL IN BLANK) via public transit in Southeast Michigan.

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QUESTION EIGHT
By 2040, I hope public transit in Southeast Michigan will…

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QUESTION NINE
I'm personally most interested in being able to get to the following via public transit:

Step One: Drag the "Start Here: My City" pin to your location

Step Two: Drag one or more of the destination pins into your location area to showcase your interest in getting to these locations by public transit.

Optional: Use the comment field when you place your pin to let us know more detail.

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QUESTION TEN
In Southeast Michigan, it is most important that people can efficiently use public transportation to travel to:

Downtown Detroit
81%
Airport
81%
Major employers nearby
72%
Downtown Ann Arbor
61%
Major employers outside my local area
58%
Local shopping
51%
Local hospital
50%
Medical appointment outside of my local area
43%
Shopping areas outside my local area
39%
Other (Please Specify)
8%
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QUESTION 11
An effective regional transit system means (FILL IN BLANK) for my community.

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Let's talk trade-offs: If only one of these options could be adopted, which would you prefer for public transportation in Southeast Michigan?

RIDERSHIP
63%
COVERAGE
37%
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Let's talk trade-offs: If only one of these options could be adopted, which would you prefer for public transportation in Southeast Michigan?

All Day
69%
Workday
31%
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Let's talk trade-offs: If only one of these options could be adopted, which would you prefer for public transportation in Southeast Michigan?

Connections
69%
Direct Routes:
31%
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Example Transit Improvements

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Market 1

Market 2

Community/On-Demand Transportation

  • Expanded service areas and evening/weekend hours.   
  • One -click/one-call trip booking

Microtransit

  • Access to essential services
  • Access to transit stops

 

 

 

Community/On-Demand Transportation

  • Expanded service areas and evening/weekend hours
  • One -click/one-call trip booking

Commuter Services

  • Commuter routes
  • Additional Park and Rides
Bus Service
  • Extended AAATA/DDOT/SMART routes
  • Expanded evening/weekend hours
  • Increased weekend frequencies

Market 

Market 4

Bus Service

  • Extended AAATA/DDOT/SMART routes
  • Expanded evening/weekend hours
  • Increased weekend frequencies

FAST

  • New FAST routes
  • Expanded service hours

Bus Rapid Transit (BRT)

  • BRT on major corridors

Bus Service

  • Extended AAATA/DDOT/SMART routes
  • Expanded evening/weekend hours
  • Increased weekend frequencies

BRT/FAST Service

  • New BRT and FAST routes on major corridors
  • Expanded service hours

Commuter Services

  • Regional rail 

 

 

 

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How well does this match your expectation for expanded public transportation in Southeast Michigan?

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What would you want to change or add to this recommendation to better meet the needs of Southeast Michigan?

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Next we're going to have you make some decisions with faux money:

Everyone will have $100 to spend on different transit-related projects, each costs a different amount. You can't spend more than $100, but you don't have to spend your entire $100. Where are you putting the money?