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Public Opinion Survey Results:Transportation in Durham RegionWelcome

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SUMMARY

Resident Survey Results:Transportation in Durham RegionWelcome

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Methodology

TOP ISSUES

Between October 15 and November 2, 2014, a telephone survey of 500 residents in Durham Region was conducted by Leger Research on behalf of the study team. The results presented yield a margin error of +/- 4.4%, 19 times out of 20.

In your opinion, what is the most important transportationissue in Durham Region today?

Local TransitService(DRT/PULSE)

23%

16%

14%14%

27%

6%Traffic andCongestion

Highway 401Congestion

RoadwayMaintenance

Other Issues/Don’t Know

Regional TransitService(GO Transit)

8 in 10 Durham residentsfeel that traffic congestion is a serious problem.

52% are nevertheless “satisfied”with the “ease of travelling by road”between Durham and rest of GTA.

65% of respondents drive every day. 75% agreethat “we need to reduce car usage”.

7 in 10 are satisfied withthe provision of sidewalksand crosswalks.

But only half are satisfied with amount andquality of bicycle paths, lanes, and trails.

36% of respondents use a bicycle to travelaround Durham Region at least occasionally.

POTENTIAL SOLUTIONS

» Allow traffic congestion to increase» Increase the cost of driving

» High occupancy vehicle (HOV) lanes» Rapid transit (bus lanes or light rail)» More compact development» Improve transit service» Better walking and cycling facilities» Better road maintenance» Widen existing or build new roads» Improve mobility for persons with disabilities

Majority of respondents somewhat or strongly agree with these measures:

Majority of respondents somewhat or strongly disagreewith these measures:

Survey Methodology: Between October 15 and November 2, 2014, a telephone survey of 500 residents in Durham Region was conducted by Leger Research on behalf of the study team. The results presented yield a margin error of +/- 4.4%, 19 times out of 20.