Survey

The Central Florida Commuter Rail project is being advanced by Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) in partnership with the Counties of Orange, Osceola, Seminole, and Volusia and the City of Orlando. myregion.org is working with the partners to learn what attributes matter most to you about Public Transportation, especially Commuter Rail.

Please take time now to let us know what you think.

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1) Over the next five years, do you believe the Central Florida Region’s Transportation situation will get better, stay the same, or will get worse?

	Get Better
	Stay the Same
	Get Worse
	Unsure

2) Now is the time for our region to invest in a new, modern Mass Transit System.

	Agree Strongly
	Agree Some
	Disagree Some
	Disagree Strongly
	Unsure

3) Mass Transit Systems just cost too much tax money to build these days.

	Agree Strongly
	Agree Some
	Disagree Some
	Disagree Strongly
	Unsure

4) Alternatives to commuting by automobile are absolutely necessary if we are to have any hope of reducing traffic congestion in the Region.

	Agree Strongly
	Agree Some
	Disagree Some
	Disagree Strongly
	Unsure

5) Central Florida Commuters will never give up their cars to commute to and from work.

	Agree Strongly
	Agree Some
	Disagree Some
	Disagree Strongly
	Unsure

6) Recently, announcements have been made about creation of a Regional Commuter Rail System for Central Florida. Have you heard a lot, some, only a little or nothing at all about a Regional Commuter Rail System for Central Florida?

	A lot
	Some
	Only a little
	Nothing at all
	Unsure

The Commuter Rail System, when developed, will have a certain look and feel, from its signs and logos, to its trains, stations, exteriors and interiors. Look and feel is often communicated through color schemes. Let’s think about three color schemes. First there are Warm colors like Reds, Yellows and Oranges that match our region’s warm, sunny climate. Second, there are Cool colors like Blues, Greens and Purples that match our skies and environment. And third, there are Metallic colors to match sleek, high-tech modern trains. Remember that the color scheme choices are: Warm, Cool and Metallic.

Which color scheme best matches:

7) A safe train that is carefully maintained and safe to ride.

	Warm Colors
	Cool Colors
	Metallic Colors
	None
	Unsure

8) A train system with lots of choices and connections.

	Warm Colors
	Cool Colors
	Metallic Colors
	None
	Unsure

9) A popular train that people you know want to ride.

	Warm Colors
	Cool Colors
	Metallic Colors
	None
	Unsure

10) A fast train.

	Warm Colors
	Cool Colors
	Metallic Colors
	None
	Unsure

11) A train that stays on time according to its schedule.

	Warm Colors
	Cool Colors
	Metallic Colors
	None
	Unsure

12) A clean train.

	Warm Colors
	Cool Colors
	Metallic Colors
	None
	Unsure

13) Here are some words that might be used to describe an appealing train or Commuter Rail System. Tell me which descriptive word is most appealing to you.

	Shiny
	Speedy
	Sleek
	Breezy
	Colorful
	Bright
	Bold
	Fast
	Dependable
	Other

Some people say they are more attracted to trains that are nostalgic with a retro-quality that makes us think of the romance of the Orient Express, Pullman cars, Great Locomotives, and Grand Train Stations. Other people say they are more attracted to cutting-edge, modern and sleek high-tech trains like those that you’ll find in Europe and Japan today.

14) Which type of train would you most enjoy riding?

	Nostalgic / Retro / Orient Express
	Cutting Edge, Modern / Sleek / High-Tech
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Here are a few names that might be used to describe the whole train system or individual train cars or routes. Tell me whether you find each name very appealing, somewhat appealing, not very or not at all appealing for a Central Florida Commuter Rail System.

15) Central Florida Breeze.

	Very
	Somewhat
	Not Very
	Not At All
	Unsure

16) Lakeway Limited.

	Very
	Somewhat
	Not Very
	Not At All
	Unsure

17) The Central Clipper.

	Very
	Somewhat
	Not Very
	Not At All
	Unsure

18) Sunshine Streamliner.

	Very
	Somewhat
	Not Very
	Not At All
	Unsure

19) The Lakes Liner.

	Very
	Somewhat
	Not Very
	Not At All
	Unsure

20) Sunshine Special.

	Very
	Somewhat
	Not Very
	Not At All
	Unsure

21) Florida Flyer.

	Very
	Somewhat
	Not Very
	Not At All
	Unsure

22) Overall, which one of those names do you find most appealing?

	Central Florida Breeze
	Lakeway Limited
	The Central Clipper
	Sunshine Streamliner
	The Lakes Liner
	Sunshine Special
	Florida Flyer
	Unsure
	Other:

23) Considering all the pros and cons of a Commuter Rail Transit System, what is your bottom line on Central Florida proceeding to build such a system; do you approve or disapprove?

	Approve Strongly
	Approve
	Disapprove
	Disapprove Strongly
	Unsure

24) How likely is it that you or someone else in your household will ever use a Commuter Rail Transit System?

	Definitely Use
	Probably Use
	50/50
	Probably Not Use
	Definitely Not Use
	Unsure

25) What is the highest level of Education that you had an opportunity to complete?

	Some Grade School
	Some High School
	Graduated High School
	Some College
	Graduated College
	Graduate / Professional School

26) What is the total length of your daily commute to and from work or school each day, expressed in total combined minutes it takes both ways on a typical or average day?

27) How often do you Carpool/Take the Bus, or get to work or school by some means other than your own personal Car?

	Frequently
	Occasionally
	Seldom
	Never
	Unsure

28) How many Employees does your Organization have?

29) How long have you lived in Central Florida?

30) Are you interested in having us share the results of this survey with your Organization?

	Yes
	No

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For more information, please contact Elizabeth Rothbeind (Elizabeth.Rothbeind@orlando.org)