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This survey is designed to help local leaders imagine how changes in technology, the economy, environment, and communities could shape our future and the ways we get around.

We are very concerned with how these “drivers of change” might affect:

  • Communities with less access to transportation, housing, and job opportunities
  • People and businesses that might be affected more by flooding, heat, and storms.

Right now, we are exploring different possible futures so we can all better understand the challenges and opportunities ahead.

What we learn will help guide important transportation decisions like where to invest and what policies we create. But first, we want to hear what matters most to you.

Take the What If... Survey

We want YOUR input!


Please take the survey by Sunday, December 8, at 11:59 p.m. ET.

  • Your responses will be anonymous.
  • This survey will take less than 10 minutes. 
  • Everyone who completes the survey will be entered into a raffle for a chance to win a $50 gift card.
  • You can also take the survey by text by sending the word “whatif” to 855-____
 

Drivers of Change: Policies

Question 1. We have identified 3 areas where elected officials can take action to prepare for the future. Which ones are most important?

  • Please rank the options within each category, with your top priority listed first.
  • Is there something else we should consider? Use the “Click here to add your own idea” option.
  • If a policy is not important to you, or if you are unsure, you do not have to rank it.

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What are the most important actions on making Transportation Improvements?

What are the most important actions on making Transportation Improvements?
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What are the most important actions on Transportation Related Fees + Incentives?

What are the most important actions on Transportation Related Fees Incentives?
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What are the most important actions on Housing and Land Use?

What are the most important actions on Housing and Land Use?
Closed to responses | 9 Responses

Drivers of Change: External Forces

Question 2. These drivers of change are areas that might be outside of the control of our local governments and the State of Maryland. Which ones do you think will be most relevant to your community?

  • Please rank the options within each category, with your top priority listed first.
  • Is there something else we should consider? Use the “Click here to add your own idea” option.
  • If you are not concerned with one of these forces, or if you are unsure, you do not have to rank it.

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What new and emerging transportation trends are most relevant to your community?

What new and emerging transportation trends are most relevant to your community?
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What population and economic growth changes are most relevant to your community?

What population and economic growth changes are most relevant to your community?
Closed to responses | 9 Responses

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What climate and environment issues are most relevant to your community?

What climate and environment issues are most relevant to your community?
Closed to responses | 9 Responses

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Question 3. Please rank how important you think each of these are to our region's transportation future.

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Question 4. Are there any other individual factors or broad categories of factors that we should consider?

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Defining our Goals

Question 5. We are considering different ways of setting goals and measuring progress. Which of these do you care most about?

Please rank your top priorities for each goal below. Is there anything else we should consider? Use the “Click here to add your own idea" option to share your thoughts with us.

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Accessibility

Accessibility

We want to ensure that people can easily reach their activities using a variety of transportation options, including driving, transit, biking and walking.

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Safety

Safety

We want to reduce the number of transportation-based crashes, injuries and fatalities.

Closed to responses | 7 Responses

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Mobility

Mobility

We want to ensure that people can easily reach their activities using a variety of transportation options, including driving, transit, biking and walking.

Closed to responses | 7 Responses

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Economic Prosperity

Economic Prosperity

We want to support the vitality of communities and business, opportunities for workers, and the movement of goods and services.

Closed to responses | 7 Responses

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Environmental Responsibility

Environmental Responsibility

We want to pass on to future generations the healthiest natural and human environment possible and improve resilience to climate change risks.

Closed to responses | 6 Responses

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Question 6. Are there any other ways to measure progress that we should consider?

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Question 7. Please rank how important you think each of these broad categories are in setting goals toward and measuring the progress of our region's transportation future.

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Do the questions make sense?

Yes, the questions make sense
63%
Some question's make sense
38%
No, the questions didn't make sense
0%
Closed to responses | 8 Responses

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Are there any confusing acronyms, words, or phrases?? If so, please share below.

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Did you have any issues while taking the survey? If so, please share below.

No, I didn't have any issues taking the survey
63%
Yes, I had challenges taking the survey
38%
Closed to responses | 8 Responses

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What we can do to improve the What If Survey?

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Thank you for your feedback

What is Scenario Planning?

We are using scenario planning to explore various possible futures and how these futures could impact the Baltimore region.

What is the purpose of the project?

We will use project results to help us develop transportation plans. Every 4 years, we create a long-range plan for transportation that covers the next 25 years. This project will help us develop goals, strategies, and policies for the long-range plan. Results will also help us to prioritize potential projects to include in the plan.

How will you use my survey responses?

We will use survey responses to develop possible futures, or scenarios, for this project. Responses will also help us define our goals for the project. For example, one goal could be to improve access to jobs in the region.

This project is a joint effort between the Baltimore Metropolitan Council (BMC) and Baltimore Regional Transportation Board (BRTB). We are working to build a better Baltimore region, together.