Pop-up Workshop Series Compilation of Community Feedback

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1 Pop-up Workshop Series Compilation of Community Feedback Introduction The Sacramento region has changed significantly since the Sacramento Regional Transit (SacRT) transit network was first established 30 years ago. Traditionally, transit services were focused on transporting people to and from downtown for employment, but more recently cities are redesigning transit services to better reflect the regions they serve today. Land use, travel patterns, economic centers and transportation technology in the Sacramento region have transformed, and so should the public transportation system. SacRT Forward will rethink the purpose and design of Sacramento Regional Transit s entire transit network by exploring wholesale changes to the network, including a blank slate look at how to position transit competitively long-term in the Sacramento region. Based upon technical analysis, best practices in the planning industry, and stakeholder and community input, the project development team will develop alternative transit networks, nearterm recommendations, and plan for expansion dependent upon increased local funding. SacRT Forward Network Goals Understand changes in local and regional travel demand patterns Identify opportunities and challenges offered by new mobility options Develop service planning principle to guide SacRT services in the future Workshop Purpose The Project Team held a series of 12 pop-up workshops throughout the months of April and May The workshops took place at different locations throughout the SacRT service area, including Citrus Heights, Elk Grove, Folsom, Rancho Cordova, and Sacramento. The purpose of the pop-up workshop series was to introduce the project and obtain input on key choices and tradeoffs community members are willing to make to ride public transit. The information obtained through these workshops will help inform the SacRT Forward project team as they begin to develop new transit network alternatives that fit the needs of the region today. Page 0 of 8

2 The pop-up workshops took place at the following dates and locations: April 21 April 22 April 24 April 26 April 28 May 1 May 3 May 4 May 8 May 10 May 12 May 19 Citrus Heights Farmer s Market, 6041 Sunrise Boulevard in Citrus Heights Sacramento Earth Day, Southside Park in Sacramento Cosumnes River College Station on Bruceville Road in Sacramento 16th Street Station at Quill Alley in Sacramento Kids Day in the Park at Hagan Park in Rancho Cordova Mather Field / Mills Station on Folsom Boulevard and Mather in Rancho Cordova Florin Road Transfer Station in Sacramento Arden Fair Mall at 1689 Arden way in Sacramento, inside the mall by Nordstrom Watt / I-80 Station in North Highlands Breathe Fest at the California Museum Courtyard in Sacramento Healthy Kids Day at the Golden 1 Center in Sacramento Community Carnival at Jefferson School Park in Natomas Workshop Format Community members were encouraged to stop by and provide input on four interactive board displays through post-it notes and dots. The board displays are available in this document s appendix, and outlined below. Page 1 of 8

3 Board #1: Transfer Options This board asked participants to consider two different travel options and share which they would prefer. Both options would take the traveler to the same destination from the same starting point. Option 1 would have no stops or transfers, and its total trip time would be 57 minutes. Option 2 includes one transfer, but its total trip time would be 44 minutes. Board #2: Walking vs. Waiting This board presented a spectrum, which asked participants to share if they would rather walk farther but have a short wait for their bus, or walk a short distance and wait longer for their bus. The spectrum included seven potential responses: I ll avoid a walk, even if it means waiting longer I definitely prefer shorter walks I mostly prefer shorter walks I m not sure / I don t have a preference I mostly prefer shorter waits I definitely prefer shorter waits I will do whatever it takes to get to my destination soonest Board #3: Transfer Considerations This board presented six factors that may influence a person s decision to transfer routes when traveling on public transit. Participants were asked to share which of the factors they believe to be most important, and write any additional considerations on a post-it note. Board #4: Funding Priorities This board presented six potential improvements to SacRT service, which would be dependent upon additional funding. Participants were asked to choose their top three priorities, and write any additional ideas on a post-it note. Page 2 of 8

4 Compilation of Feedback Community members submitted feedback by writing on post-it notes and placing dots on the interactive boards. Below is a compilation of their feedback. 1. Imagine you can reach the same destination in two different ways. Assuming there is no extra cost for the transfer, which of these ways would you prefer? Page 3 of 8

5 2. Would you rather walk farther, but have a short wait for your bus or walk a short distance, but wait longer for your bus? Page 4 of 8

6 3. There are many factors to consider when deciding if you are willing to transfer between routes. Which of the following would you take into consideration? Additional Comments It is hard for my mom to walk. My dad would choose the option of avoiding a walk. He is older and can't walk very far. 4. If new funding for SacRT service became available, how would you like it spent? Additional comments Connectivity Connections to Fair Oaks, Winding and Dewey. Needs to connect to Kaiser in Roseville. Service to the airport. More express routes. More regional usability with mid to long distances. More buses. We want the Folsom Blvd. bus back. Expand light rail to Citrus Heights. Light rail to the airport. Light rail station near library. Improve connectivity in the transit network. Page 5 of 8

7 Transferring Go into Roseville without transferring. Free transfer from bus to light rail Timed transfers. Amenities Security at Richards Blvd. Bus stop covers. Enhanced security at LRT stations. Stop number at each bus stop. Perception of safety on transit. (3) Bus schedule posted at each stop. (2) Cleaner trains. Safety. More shelters. Security at 65th street light rail in the evening winter months. There should be a GPS connection to Google Maps. Seating at bus stops. Improved security at bus stops. (2) Shelters and sidewalks at stops. Clean buses and trains. Security at 65th light rail in the evening winter months. Cost Cost of the ride. Smaller buses that are cheaper to buy / run if you have more frequently service and not all the spots will fill up on larger buses. Distance-based fares. Same price for student cards. Discount for multi-ride passes. There should be a discount for multi-rides. Paying for a ticket is way too hard. Less expensive free transfers. Service There should be buses that run until midnight. Later rail service on Sunday. Page 6 of 8

8 Later light rail for those who work in the restaurant industry. Look at service / stop changes to New Mill at Broadway Community. (2) More frequency on the weekends. More buses and trains. More RT personnel on trains. Other Senior and youth travel training. More bike lanes for safety. Maps at each transit stop should be easier to read. I wish the google / transit directions had the option to bike and transit, not just transit. And you can set the distance you're most willing to bike. Make express 109 later in evenings and both ways on weekends. Run light rail later so I can enjoy night life. (2) Pop-up workshops closer to Arden Arcade. App where we can check Regional Transit schedules in real time. Easier to purchase tickets. (2) On time service. Buses waiting at light rail. Page 7 of 8