Transportation Research Study

Central Texas is investing in better ways to get around—making travel safer, easier and less dependent on cars. But first, we need to know, what makes you choose the way you travel? To learn more about this and how to best communicate with you, the City is conducting a research study during the months of September and October.

You can provide your input by either taking the survey below or clicking on the focus group interest form to apply to join a focus group. 

TAKE OUR SURVEY

The City of Austin is conducting a study to understand how our community uses transportation to move through Central Texas, and what factors influence their decisions. Your input will help us improve transportation options for everyone and how to communicate effectively about them.

As a thank you for your time, survey takers who elect to participate in the random drawing will have a chance to win a $100 HEB gift card. Ten participants will be selected at random. Thank you for helping us improve travel in and around Central Texas!

SECTION 1: ABOUT YOUR TRAVEL

1. How many days do you travel to work or school in a typical week? (select one)

0 days

1-2 days

3-4 days

5+ days

Closed to responses

2. What is your primary mode of transportation when traveling in and around Central Texas? (select one)

Drive alone in my car

Carpool/vanpool

Bus

Train/rail

Bicycle or e-bike

Walking

Rideshare (e.g., Uber, Lyft)

Scooter

Other (please specify)

Closed to responses

3. What is the top factor that influences your decision to use your primary mode of transportation? (select one)

Cost

Time

Convenience

Safety

Access to service

Flexibility/schedule

Environmental impact

Physical ability

Lack of alternatives

Other (please specify)

Closed to responses

4. What are the secondary modes of transportation you use for traveling in and around Central Texas? (Select all that apply)

Drive alone in my car

Carpool/vanpool

Bus

Train/rail

Bicycle or e-bike

Walking

Ride share (e.g., Uber, Lyft)

Scooter or shared micromobility

Other (please specify)

Closed to responses

5. If you did not select bus or train/rail as one of your primary or secondary modes of transportation, what is the main reason you do not use these options more often? (select one)

Not available where I live/work

Infrequent or unreliable

Safety concerns

Takes too long

Inconvenient transfers or walking

Prefer driving

Don't know how to use it

Cost

Disability or accessibility concerns

I use public transportation as my primary or secondary mode of transportation

Other (please specify)

Closed to responses

6. How often do you use the following modes of transportation for errands, shopping or recreation outside of work or school?

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7. Do you ever combine multiple modes of transportation in a single trip? (e.g., bike to bus)

Yes

Closed to responses

8. If you use more than one mode of transportation, what modes do you combine? (Select all that apply)

Walk/Bike

Walk/Car

Walk/Train

Car/Bike

Car/Train

Bike/Bus

Bike/Train

I don't combine modes

Other (please specify)

Closed to responses

9. Rank the reasons why you combine modes of transportation in a single trip. Rank top as best and drag the answer above the "next priority" box.

Closed to responses

10. How often do you use a shared bike or scooter in Austin?

Daily

Weekly

Monthly

Tried once or twice

Never

Closed to responses

11. If you haven't used a shared bike or scooter regularly, why not? (select all that apply)

Don't feel safe

Not available where I need them

Too expensive

Don't know how to use them

Don't own a smartphone or app

Physical or disability limitation

Other (please specify)

Closed to responses

SECTION 2: I-35 CONSTRUCTION AND PLANNING

12. How concerned are you about the impact of I-35 construction on your travel?

Not at all concerned

Slightly concerned

Neutral

Moderately concerned

Very concerned

Closed to responses

13. Do you plan to change how or when you travel due to I-35 construction?

Yes

Not sure

Closed to responses

14. What changes are you considering, if any? (Select all that apply)

Driving at different times

Using a different mode of transportation

Avoiding travel through the area

Other (please specify)

Closed to responses

SECTION 3: TRUST, COMMUNICATION, AND MESSAGING

15. How much do you trust each of the following organizations to make transportation decisions in the public's best interest? Please rate as many organizations as you like. You do not have to rate each one.

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16. Where do you typically get information about transportation, traffic, or local government news? (select one)

Friends, family or influencers on Facebook

Friends, family or influencers on Instagram

Friends, family or influencers on NextDoor

Friends, family or influencers on X

Friends, family or influencers on TikTok

Local TV

Local radio

Conversations with friends, family or people I know

Print or online newspapers

Community newsletters or agency websites

I don't usually follow transportation updates

Closed to responses

17. Do you follow CapMetro on social media?

Yes

Closed to responses

18. Do you follow the City of Austin on social media?

Yes

Closed to responses

19. Do you follow CARTS on social media?

Yes

Closed to responses

20. If you answered "no" to question 17, 18 or 19, why not?

I don't want to

I am not on social media

I didn't know they were on social media

I answered "yes" to all

Other (please specify)

Closed to responses

SECTION 4: ABOUT YOU (OPTIONAL)

21. What is your age?

Under 18

18-34

35-50

51-64

65+

Closed to responses

22. How do you describe your gender?

Female

Male

Nonbinary/gender diverse

Prefer not to say

Closed to responses

23. How do you describe your race or ethnicity? (select all that apply)

Asian/Asian American

Black/African American

Hispanic/Latino/Latina/Latinx

Indigenous/Native American/First Nations

Middle Eastern or North African (MENA)

Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander

White/Caucasian

Multi-racial

Other (please specify)

Prefer not to answer

Closed to responses

24. Do you have access to a vehicle in your household all the time or even just occasionally?

All the time

Occasionally

Closed to responses

25. What is your preferred language?

English

Spanish

Korean

French

Mandarin

Vietnamese

Hindi

Swahili

Arabic

Other (please specify)

Closed to responses

26. What is your ZIP Code?

27. Including you, how many people live in your household?

Prefer not to say

Closed to responses

28. Which option best describes your home?

An apartment or condominium

A townhome

A single-family home

A duplex

A motor home

N/A, prefer not to say

Closed to responses

29. What is your total annual household income?

Under $30,000

$31,000-$50,000

$51,000-$75,000

$76,000-$100,000

$100,000-$150,000

More than $150,000

Closed to responses

30. Would you like to enter your email address to be placed in a random drawing to win a $100 H-E-B gift card? If yes, please provide your phone number and email address.

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TAKE OUR SURVEY

SECTION 1: ABOUT YOUR TRAVEL

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1. How many days do you travel to work or school in a typical week? (select one)

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2. What is your primary mode of transportation when traveling in and around Central Texas? (select one)

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3. What is the top factor that influences your decision to use your primary mode of transportation? (select one)

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4. What are the secondary modes of transportation you use for traveling in and around Central Texas? (Select all that apply)

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5. If you did not select bus or train/rail as one of your primary or secondary modes of transportation, what is the main reason you do not use these options more often? (select one)

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6. How often do you use the following modes of transportation for errands, shopping or recreation outside of work or school?

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7. Do you ever combine multiple modes of transportation in a single trip? (e.g., bike to bus)

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8. If you use more than one mode of transportation, what modes do you combine? (Select all that apply)

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9. Rank the reasons why you combine modes of transportation in a single trip. Rank top as best and drag the answer above the "next priority" box.

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10. How often do you use a shared bike or scooter in Austin?

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11. If you haven't used a shared bike or scooter regularly, why not? (select all that apply)

SECTION 2: I-35 CONSTRUCTION AND PLANNING

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12. How concerned are you about the impact of I-35 construction on your travel?

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13. Do you plan to change how or when you travel due to I-35 construction?

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14. What changes are you considering, if any? (Select all that apply)

SECTION 3: TRUST, COMMUNICATION, AND MESSAGING

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15. How much do you trust each of the following organizations to make transportation decisions in the public's best interest? Please rate as many organizations as you like. You do not have to rate each one.

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16. Where do you typically get information about transportation, traffic, or local government news? (select one)

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17. Do you follow CapMetro on social media?

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18. Do you follow the City of Austin on social media?

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19. Do you follow CARTS on social media?

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20. If you answered "no" to question 17, 18 or 19, why not?

SECTION 4: ABOUT YOU (OPTIONAL)

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21. What is your age?

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22. How do you describe your gender?

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23. How do you describe your race or ethnicity? (select all that apply)

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24. Do you have access to a vehicle in your household all the time or even just occasionally?

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25. What is your preferred language?

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26. What is your ZIP Code?

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27. Including you, how many people live in your household?

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28. Which option best describes your home?

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29. What is your total annual household income?

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30. Would you like to enter your email address to be placed in a random drawing to win a $100 H-E-B gift card? If yes, please provide your phone number and email address.