2021/2022 Blackstone Valley Transportation Access Survey - INTRODUCTION
The Northbridge Coalition has developed this survey to explore transportation needs in the Blackstone Valley, including the difficulties that many of our community members experience. We are using the information collected to advocate for improvements in transportation availability in this region. This survey was developed by our project team, which consists of representatives from the following local agencies/organizations: SMOC -Northbridge, South Central WIC, Family Continuity, NOWA Peer Recovery Support Center, Northbridge Senior Center/Plummer Place, Whitin Community Center, Tri Valley, Open Sky Community Services, Whitinsville Social Library, and Beginning Bridges CFCE. Information collected in our survey will be reviewed by our project team and survey volunteers. Prior to sharing our findings with community leaders and stakeholders, the information will be de-identified in order to protect your privacy. At the end of the survey, we provide the option to share your contact information for updates and follow up questions. If you do share your contact information, it will not be included in final reports or shared with the public in any way. We appreciate your help in gathering this important information! If you have any questions, please contact Lori at 774-293-8276 or lhout@familycontinuity.org for more information.
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Month
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Day
Year
Date
Interviewer Name
Self & Household Members
Please enter ages for yourself, and if possible, all household members, then choose any characteristics that apply for each person.
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Age
Does not have reliable transportation
No drivers license
Prefers not to drive
Disabled
Veteran
Self
Person 2
Person 3
Person 4
Person 5
Person 6
Person 7
Are you responsible for the transportation needs of others? Please choose all that apply.
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Senior(s)
Veteran(s)
Person(s) with disabilities
Children who need car seat or booster seat
Children who do not need car seat or booster seat
Children over age 16
None of the above
Home & Work Info
Do you have permanent housing?
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Yes
No
Prefer not to answer
What town do you live in, or if homeless, what town do you spend most of your time in?
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Blackstone
Douglas
Grafton
Hopedale
Mendon
Millbury
Millville
Northbridge/Whitinsville
Sutton
Upton
Uxbridge
Other
Are you employed?
No
Yes, working outside the home
Yes, working from/at home
What town do you work in (choose all that apply)?
N/A – not working
Blackstone
Grafton
Mendon
Millville
Sutton
Uxbridge
Douglas
Hopedale
Millbury
Northbridge/Whitinsville
Upton
Other
Past Transportation Experiences
What means of transportation have you used in the past (choose all that apply)?
Drive own vehicle
Family/friends/neighbors drive me
Taxi/Uber/Lyft (or other similar)
WRTA/Public Bus
Senior/Elder/Council on Aging Transportation
Walk
Ride Bicycle
Train/Rail Service
Other
Have you ever experienced any of these difficulties while traveling? (choose all that apply)
None
Public transportation does not go where I need
I have physical limitations
I don't have a driver's license
I don't have access to a vehicle
There is no one I can ask for help providing transportation
People aren't available to help me with transportation when I need it
Transportation services aren't available at the times I need them
I am not aware of how to get help with transportation
Other
Based on your experiences, how would you rate the following transportation options?
Reliable
Available
Easy to use
Affordable
Drive own vehicle
Yes
No
N/A
Yes
No
N/A
Yes
No
N/A
Yes
No
N/A
Family & Friends
Yes
No
N/A
Yes
No
N/A
Yes
No
N/A
Yes
No
N/A
Taxi/Uber/Lyft or similar
Yes
No
N/A
Yes
No
N/A
Yes
No
N/A
Yes
No
N/A
WRTA/Public Bus
Yes
No
N/A
Yes
No
N/A
Yes
No
N/A
Yes
No
N/A
Senior / CoA Transportation
Yes
No
N/A
Yes
No
N/A
Yes
No
N/A
Yes
No
N/A
Ride bicycle
Yes
No
N/A
Yes
No
N/A
Yes
No
N/A
Yes
No
N/A
Train/Rail
Yes
No
N/A
Yes
No
N/A
Yes
No
N/A
Yes
No
N/A
How do you usually get where you need to go?
Which modes of transportation do you use and which towns do you usually go to for the following purposes: (Additional space is provided below the grid for providing more information.)
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How often
Primary mode
Secondary mode
Primary Town
Secondary Town
Work (paid or volunteer)
Daily
Weekly
Monthly
Yearly
Less than yearly (rarely)
Drive own vehicle
Family & Friends
Taxi/Uber/Lyft or similar
WRTA/Public Bus
Senior(CoA)
Walk
Ride bike
Train/Rail
Other or multiple modes (specify below)
Drive own vehicle
Family & Friends
Taxi/Uber/Lyft or similar
WRTA/Public Bus
Senior(CoA)
Walk
Ride bike
Train/Rail
Other or multiple modes (specify below)
Blackstone
Douglas
Grafton
Hopedale
Mendon
Millbury
Millville
Northbridge/Whitinsville
Sutton
Upton
Uxbridge
Other or multiple towns (please specify below)
Blackstone
Douglas
Grafton
Hopedale
Mendon
Millbury
Millville
Northbridge/Whitinsville
Sutton
Upton
Uxbridge
Other or multiple towns (please specify below)
MEDICAL & WELLNESS - (doctor's appointments, yoga, gym, recovery meetings, pharmacy, physical therapy, counseling, personal care, etc.)
Daily
Weekly
Monthly
Yearly
Less than yearly (rarely)
Drive own vehicle
Family & Friends
Taxi/Uber/Lyft or similar
WRTA/Public Bus
Senior(CoA)
Walk
Ride bike
Train/Rail
Other or multiple modes (specify below)
Drive own vehicle
Family & Friends
Taxi/Uber/Lyft or similar
WRTA/Public Bus
Senior(CoA)
Walk
Ride bike
Train/Rail
Other or multiple modes (specify below)
Blackstone
Douglas
Grafton
Hopedale
Mendon
Millbury
Millville
Northbridge/Whitinsville
Sutton
Upton
Uxbridge
Other or multiple towns (please specify below)
Blackstone
Douglas
Grafton
Hopedale
Mendon
Millbury
Millville
Northbridge/Whitinsville
Sutton
Upton
Uxbridge
Other or multiple towns (please specify below)
SHOPPING & BASIC NEEDS - groceries, food pantry, household goods, clothing, gifts, etc.
Daily
Weekly
Monthly
Yearly
Less than yearly (rarely)
Drive own vehicle
Family & Friends
Taxi/Uber/Lyft or similar
WRTA/Public Bus
Senior(CoA)
Walk
Ride bike
Train/Rail
Other or multiple modes (specify below)
Drive own vehicle
Family & Friends
Taxi/Uber/Lyft or similar
WRTA/Public Bus
Senior(CoA)
Walk
Ride bike
Train/Rail
Other or multiple modes (specify below)
Blackstone
Douglas
Grafton
Hopedale
Mendon
Millbury
Millville
Northbridge/Whitinsville
Sutton
Upton
Uxbridge
Other or multiple towns (please specify below)
Blackstone
Douglas
Grafton
Hopedale
Mendon
Millbury
Millville
Northbridge/Whitinsville
Sutton
Upton
Uxbridge
Other or multiple towns (please specify below)
CHILDCARE - drop off/pick up from daycare site
Daily
Weekly
Monthly
Yearly
Less than yearly (rarely)
Drive own vehicle
Family & Friends
Taxi/Uber/Lyft or similar
WRTA/Public Bus
Senior(CoA)
Walk
Ride bike
Train/Rail
Other or multiple modes (specify below)
Drive own vehicle
Family & Friends
Taxi/Uber/Lyft or similar
WRTA/Public Bus
Senior(CoA)
Walk
Ride bike
Train/Rail
Other or multiple modes (specify below)
Blackstone
Douglas
Grafton
Hopedale
Mendon
Millbury
Millville
Northbridge/Whitinsville
Sutton
Upton
Uxbridge
Other or multiple towns (please specify below)
Blackstone
Douglas
Grafton
Hopedale
Mendon
Millbury
Millville
Northbridge/Whitinsville
Sutton
Upton
Uxbridge
Other or multiple towns (please specify below)
SCHOOL - to and from school or school-related activities
Daily
Weekly
Monthly
Yearly
Less than yearly (rarely)
Drive own vehicle
Family & Friends
Taxi/Uber/Lyft or similar
WRTA/Public Bus
Senior(CoA)
Walk
Ride bike
Train/Rail
Other or multiple modes (specify below)
Drive own vehicle
Family & Friends
Taxi/Uber/Lyft or similar
WRTA/Public Bus
Senior(CoA)
Walk
Ride bike
Train/Rail
Other or multiple modes (specify below)
Blackstone
Douglas
Grafton
Hopedale
Mendon
Millbury
Millville
Northbridge/Whitinsville
Sutton
Upton
Uxbridge
Other or multiple towns (please specify below)
Blackstone
Douglas
Grafton
Hopedale
Mendon
Millbury
Millville
Northbridge/Whitinsville
Sutton
Upton
Uxbridge
Other or multiple towns (please specify below)
RELIGIOUS NEEDS - events, worship, fellowship, etc.
Daily
Weekly
Monthly
Yearly
Less than yearly (rarely)
Drive own vehicle
Family & Friends
Taxi/Uber/Lyft or similar
WRTA/Public Bus
Senior(CoA)
Walk
Ride bike
Train/Rail
Other or multiple modes (specify below)
Drive own vehicle
Family & Friends
Taxi/Uber/Lyft or similar
WRTA/Public Bus
Senior(CoA)
Walk
Ride bike
Train/Rail
Other or multiple modes (specify below)
Blackstone
Douglas
Grafton
Hopedale
Mendon
Millbury
Millville
Northbridge/Whitinsville
Sutton
Upton
Uxbridge
Other or multiple towns (please specify below)
Blackstone
Douglas
Grafton
Hopedale
Mendon
Millbury
Millville
Northbridge/Whitinsville
Sutton
Upton
Uxbridge
Other or multiple towns (please specify below)
RECREATION, SOCIALIZATION or ENTERTAINMENT - nature walks, movies, concerts, bingo, visiting senior center, etc.
Daily
Weekly
Monthly
Yearly
Less than yearly (rarely)
Drive own vehicle
Family & Friends
Taxi/Uber/Lyft or similar
WRTA/Public Bus
Senior(CoA)
Walk
Ride bike
Train/Rail
Other or multiple modes (specify below)
Drive own vehicle
Family & Friends
Taxi/Uber/Lyft or similar
WRTA/Public Bus
Senior(CoA)
Walk
Ride bike
Train/Rail
Other or multiple modes (specify below)
Blackstone
Douglas
Grafton
Hopedale
Mendon
Millbury
Millville
Northbridge/Whitinsville
Sutton
Upton
Uxbridge
Other or multiple towns (please specify below)
Blackstone
Douglas
Grafton
Hopedale
Mendon
Millbury
Millville
Northbridge/Whitinsville
Sutton
Upton
Uxbridge
Other or multiple towns (please specify below)
VISITING FAMILY or FRIENDS - going to a loved one's home or community
Daily
Weekly
Monthly
Yearly
Less than yearly (rarely)
Drive own vehicle
Family & Friends
Taxi/Uber/Lyft or similar
WRTA/Public Bus
Senior(CoA)
Walk
Ride bike
Train/Rail
Other or multiple modes (specify below)
Drive own vehicle
Family & Friends
Taxi/Uber/Lyft or similar
WRTA/Public Bus
Senior(CoA)
Walk
Ride bike
Train/Rail
Other or multiple modes (specify below)
Blackstone
Douglas
Grafton
Hopedale
Mendon
Millbury
Millville
Northbridge/Whitinsville
Sutton
Upton
Uxbridge
Other or multiple towns (please specify below)
Blackstone
Douglas
Grafton
Hopedale
Mendon
Millbury
Millville
Northbridge/Whitinsville
Sutton
Upton
Uxbridge
Other or multiple towns (please specify below)
HOUSEHOLD & PERSONAL ADMINISTRATIVE NEEDS - Benefits & Government Agencies (RMV, DTA, SSA, etc.), Legal Needs, Banking
Daily
Weekly
Monthly
Yearly
Less than yearly (rarely)
Drive own vehicle
Family & Friends
Taxi/Uber/Lyft or similar
WRTA/Public Bus
Senior(CoA)
Walk
Ride bike
Train/Rail
Other or multiple modes (specify below)
Drive own vehicle
Family & Friends
Taxi/Uber/Lyft or similar
WRTA/Public Bus
Senior(CoA)
Walk
Ride bike
Train/Rail
Other or multiple modes (specify below)
Blackstone
Douglas
Grafton
Hopedale
Mendon
Millbury
Millville
Northbridge/Whitinsville
Sutton
Upton
Uxbridge
Other or multiple towns (please specify below)
Blackstone
Douglas
Grafton
Hopedale
Mendon
Millbury
Millville
Northbridge/Whitinsville
Sutton
Upton
Uxbridge
Other or multiple towns (please specify below)
PROVIDING TRANSPORTATION TO LOVED ONES (Elders, children, friends, neighbors, etc.)
Daily
Weekly
Monthly
Yearly
Less than yearly (rarely)
Drive own vehicle
Family & Friends
Taxi/Uber/Lyft or similar
WRTA/Public Bus
Senior(CoA)
Walk
Ride bike
Train/Rail
Other or multiple modes (specify below)
Drive own vehicle
Family & Friends
Taxi/Uber/Lyft or similar
WRTA/Public Bus
Senior(CoA)
Walk
Ride bike
Train/Rail
Other or multiple modes (specify below)
Blackstone
Douglas
Grafton
Hopedale
Mendon
Millbury
Millville
Northbridge/Whitinsville
Sutton
Upton
Uxbridge
Other or multiple towns (please specify below)
Blackstone
Douglas
Grafton
Hopedale
Mendon
Millbury
Millville
Northbridge/Whitinsville
Sutton
Upton
Uxbridge
Other or multiple towns (please specify below)
If possible, please provide more information about your responses to the above question.
What if more public or other transportation were available?
If more public or other transportation were available, what would you use it for?
Would not use for any reason
Work
Shopping
Medical
Visiting Family/Friends
Recreation, entertainment
Other
If more public or other transportation were available, where would you use it?
Locally (my town)
Locally (other surrounding towns)
Regionally (Worcester)
Regionally (Boston)
Regionally (Providence)
Other
What would you use if it were available?
Car share
Personal pick up (Uber, Lyft, etc.)
Bus
Bike (rental or own)
Van service
Other
Existing Systems & Overall Needs
Are you aware of WRTA Bus in Blackstone Valley?
Yes, but I do not use it
Yes, and I do use it
No, I was not aware
Other
If you do not use the WRTA Bus, please let us know why:
When thinking about the Blackstone Valley, do you think that transportation is available for all residents?
Definitely
Somewhat
No
I don't know
Other
When thinking about the Blackstone Valley, what challenges do we face in terms of mobility and transport? What is difficult about getting around?
When thinking about Blackstone Valley, if you could improve mobility and/or transportation for all residents, what are ideas you have? What are some possible solutions?
Better sidewalks
More bike paths
Bike lanes
Ride shares
Bus program
Other
If you have more to say about the above questions, please use the space below:
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