I-26 MANAGED LANES SURVEY
Thank you for agreeing to participate
in this important survey. SCDOT
will use your input to help analyze the I-26 corridor for possible conversion
of an existing general purpose lane for High-Occupancy Vehicle (HOV) or
High-Occupancy Toll (HOT) use from Summerville to downtown Charleston. Please use the following definitions of
HOV/HOT lanes as a guide as you complete this survey.
¨
HOV
lanes are designated for exclusive
use by vehicles generally carrying 2+ passengers for all or a portion of the
day at no charge.
¨
HOT
lanes are separate lanes on a
highway, usually separated by a barrier, designated
for exclusive use by HOVs for all or a portion of the day typically at no
charge. Single-occupant vehicles are
allowed at a pre-determined price.
1. During peak hour
travel (defined for the purposes of this survey as between 6:00 AM – 9:00
AM and 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM), do you utilize I-26 to commute between
Summerville or Goose Creek and downtown Charleston?
___(1) Yes ___(2)
No ___(3)
Not Sure
2. How do you
commute along the I-26 corridor?
___(1) Private car ___(2)
Vanpool ___(3) Bus
___(4)
Express Bus ___(5)
Not Sure
3. If you commute by
private car, how many passengers typically travel with you? _______
4. At what time do
you typically begin your commute on I-26 in the morning? (Check one)
___(1)
6:00 AM – 6:30 AM ___(2)
6:30 AM – 7:00 AM ___(3)
7:00 AM – 7:30 AM
___(4) 7:30 AM – 8:00 AM ___(2)
8:00 AM – 8:30 AM ___(3)
8:30 AM – 9:00 AM
5. At what time do
you typically begin your commute on I-26 in the evening? (Check one)
___(1)
4:00 PM – 4:30 PM ___(2)
4:30 PM – 5:00 PM ___(3)
5:00 PM – 5:30 PM
___(4) 5:30 PM – 6:00 PM ___(2)
6:00 PM – 6:30 PM ___(3)
6:30 PM – 7:00 PM
6. If you commute
along I-26 in the mornings, where do you:
Enter? (Exit number or
road) _________________________________________
Exit? (Exit number or
road)
_________________________________________
7. How long is your
total daily commute (morning and afternoon combined):
___(1) 0-30 minutes ___(2)
30 minutes to 1 hour ___(3)
1 – 1.5 hours
___(4) 1.5 to 2
hours ___(5)
Greater than 2 hours
8. Have you ever
traveled in a HOV or HOT lane?
___(1) Yes ___(2)
No ___(3)
Not Sure
9.
If you currently commute alone, would you change your mode of travel
to carpool, vanpool or bus/express bus if an HOV lane were available?
___(1)
Yes, definitely ___(2)
Yes, probably ___(3)
Definitely not
___(4) Probably not ___(5) Not sure
10.
If you currently commute alone, would you change your mode of travel
to a HOT lane if it were available?
___(1)
Yes, definitely ___(2)
Yes, probably ___(3)
Definitely not
___(4) Probably not ___(5) Not sure
11.
If you would use a HOT lane, would you be more inclined to do so by
paying a toll to travel alone, or by carpool/vanpool/express bus?
___(1)
Alone, paying toll ___(2)
Carpool or vanpool, paying no toll
___(3)
Bus or express bus, paying no toll ___(4)
Not sure
12.
Using
a five-point scale where ‘5’ means “VERY IMPORTANT” AND ‘1’ means “NOT
IMPORTANT AT ALL,” please indicate how important you think each of the
following reasons is in your decision to use a HOV/HOT lane should it be made available
along I-26.
|
How Important Are The Following
Reasons For Deciding To Use
HOV/HOT Lanes on I-26? |
Very
Important
|
Important
|
Not Sure |
Not
Important
|
Not Important At All |
|
|
A. |
It saves money. |
5 |
4 |
3 |
2 |
1 |
|
B. |
It is a convenient option. |
5 |
4 |
3 |
2 |
1 |
|
C. |
I would feel confident in arriving at my destination
on time. |
5 |
4 |
3 |
2 |
1 |
|
D. |
I would see travel time savings over frequently
driving alone. |
5 |
4 |
3 |
2 |
1 |
|
E. |
It is less stressful than driving alone. |
5 |
4 |
3 |
2 |
1 |
|
F. |
I can avoid parking difficulties. |
5 |
4 |
3 |
2 |
1 |
|
G. |
I am concerned for the environment. |
5 |
4 |
3 |
2 |
1 |
|
H. |
I do not own a car. |
5 |
4 |
3 |
2 |
1 |
13.
Using a scale of
1 to 5, where ‘5’ is ‘VERY LIKELY” and ‘1’ is “NOT
LIKELY AT ALL,” please indicate how likely you or other members of your
household would be to use the following types of transportation in the I-26
corridor.
|
How Likely Would You Be To Use The
Following Types Of Transportation: |
Very
Likely
|
Likely
|
Not Sure |
Not Likely
|
Not Likely At All |
|
|
A. |
HOV Lanes |
5 |
4 |
3 |
2 |
1 |
|
B. |
HOT Lanes |
5 |
4 |
3 |
2 |
1 |
|
C. |
Improved/Expanded Express Bus Service |
5 |
4 |
3 |
2 |
1 |
|
D. |
Commuter Rail Service |
5 |
4 |
3 |
2 |
1 |
|
E. |
Vanpool Service |
5 |
4 |
3 |
2 |
1 |
|
F. |
Carpool/Ridesharing |
5 |
4 |
3 |
2 |
1 |
|
G. |
Employer-Sponsored Flexible Work
Scheduling |
5 |
4 |
3 |
2 |
1 |
14.
While
the intent of introducing HOV/HOT lanes on I-26 is to help relieve congestion,
the full impacts will not be realized until after the managed lanes are
implemented. Accepting that, are
you supportive of converting an existing general purpose lane to HOV/HOT use?
___(1)
Yes, definitely ___(2)
Yes, probably ___(3)
Definitely not
___(4) Probably not ___(5) Not sure
15.
Are
you supportive of constructing a new general purpose lane for HOV/HOT use?
___(1)
Yes, definitely ___(2)
Yes, probably ___(3)
Definitely not
___(4) Probably not ___(5) Not sure
16.
Using
a five-point scale where ‘5’ means “VERY IMPORTANT” and ‘1’ means “NOT
IMPORTANT AT ALL,” please indicate how important you think each of the
following transportation incentives would be in encouraging you to commute by
carpool, vanpool, or express bus.
|
How Important Are The Following
Transportation Incentives: |
Very
Important
|
Important
|
Not Sure |
Not
Important
|
Not Important At All |
|
|
A. |
Employer-sponsored tax benefit |
5 |
4 |
3 |
2 |
1 |
|
B. |
Employer-sponsored vanpool |
5 |
4 |
3 |
2 |
1 |
|
C. |
State or local-sponsored vanpool |
5 |
4 |
3 |
2 |
1 |
|
D. |
Comprehensive Rideshare Database |
5 |
4 |
3 |
2 |
1 |
|
E. |
Parking advantages |
5 |
4 |
3 |
2 |
1 |
|
G. |
Employer-Sponsored Flexible Work
Scheduling |
5 |
4 |
3 |
2 |
1 |
17.
What is your zip code?
______________
18.
How many persons in your household (counting yourself), are there?
Under age 18 _____ 40-59
years _____
18 - 25 years _____ 60-69
years _____
26-39 years _____ 70+
years _____
19.
How
many persons in your household (counting yourself) are employed outside of the
home? __________
20.
How
many cars are there in your household?
___(1)
0 cars ___(2)
1 car ___(3)
2 or more cars
21.
Your gender: ___(1) Male ___(2) Female
22.
Would you say your total annual household income is: