F.A.S.T Track Seniors Transportation Survey

Seniors Transportation Survey
F.A.S.T. (funding accelerator for seniors transportation) Track is a national initiative supporting transportation innovation, led by HelpAge Canada and delivered by CanAge and O’Hara Aging + Accessibility Inc. Its goal is accelerating the development of innovative, age-friendly transportation solutions for older Canadians.

As part of our community consultation process, we’re asking you to answer the following survey questions about your experiences with transportation, including barriers and challenges you may face when accessing these services. At the end of the survey, you’ll have the opportunity to share your ideas about how communities in Canada can do more to keep you moving.

The survey will take about 10 minutes to complete. If you’re taking this survey on behalf of an older person, please answer the questions with their experiences in mind.

For more information on F.A.S.T. Track please visit fasttrackcanada.org
Section 1: Demographics
What year were you born? Enter your birth year below.
(4-digit number) YYYY
What is your gender?

Female (including transgender women)Male (including transgender men)Prefer not to sayPrefer to self-describe as ______ (non-binary, gender-fluid, agender; please specify)
What are the first 3 digits of your postal code?
ex: V7B
What type of community do you live in?

Large urban population centre (100,000 people or more)Medium urban centre (30,000-99,999 people)Small town (1,000-29,999 people)Rural (Less than 1,000 people)
If you identify as Indigenous, do you live on a reserve?

YesNoPrefer not to say
What is the name of your city, town or community?
ex: Winnipeg
What is your current living situation? Select one answer only.

I live by myselfI live in a household with othersI live in a residence where meals and household help are provided by paid staffI live in a residence where 24-hour nursing care is provided by paid staffOther
What are your sources of income? Please select all that apply.

Work, full-timeWork, part-timePensions (includes employer and/or CPP)Retirement savings plan (RSPs) and investmentsGovernment support and/or social assistanceSupport from family and friendsOtherPrefer not to answer
The following questions are about difficulties you may have doing certain activities. Please tell us only about difficulties or long-term conditions that have lasted or are expected to last for six months or more.
Do you have any difficulties with your vision that may impact your ability to move around?

NoSometimesOftenAlwaysPrefer not to answer
Do you have any difficulties with your hearing that may impact your ability to move around?

NoSometimesOftenAlwaysPrefer not to answer
Do you have any difficulties with walking, using stairs, using your hands or doing other physical activities that may impact your ability to move around?

NoSometimesOftenAlwaysPrefer not to answer
Do you use a mobility aid to help you move around? This may include a cane, walker, electric scooter, etc.

NoSometimesOftenAlwaysPrefer not to answer
Section 2: Transportation Habits
Do you currently drive?

YesNoI have never driven before
If you have stopped driving, at what age did you stop?

Before 5555-6465-7475-8485+Not applicable - I continue to drive or have never driven before
If you currently drive less or no longer drive, which main factors influenced your decision? Check all that apply.

Concern about my safetyConcern from my familyConcern about the safety of othersHealth concernsContribution to climate changeEase of getting aroundReduced hassleDid not pass the driver’s medical examDid not pass the enhanced road assessmentNot applicable to meOther
What transportation options are you currently using? Check all that apply.

I drive a vehicleI get rides from family and friendsPublic transit (bus, subway, streetcar, etc.)Paratransit or specialized transitAlternate transportation providers (e.g. volunteer driver programs, private transportation companies, community transportation providers, healthcare transportation etc.)Taxi and/or rideshare (e.g. Uber/Lyft)Walking/rollingBicycleOther
Which transportation option do you use most frequently? Select one choice only.

I drive a vehicleI get rides from family and friendsPublic transit (bus, subway, streetcar, etc.)Paratransit or specialized transitAlternate transportation providers (e.g. volunteer driver programs, private transportation companies, community transportation providers, healthcare transportation etc.)Taxi and/or rideshare (e.g. Uber/Lyft)Walking/rollingBicycleOther
How often do you travel within your local community? (e.g. leave home to go grocery shopping, visit family and friends, attend social activities, etc.)

Multiple trips per weekAbout once per weekA few times a monthI rarely travel around my community
How often do you take a longer trip outside of your community? (e.g. travel to a medical appointment out of town, visit family and friends, attend social activities, etc.)

Multiple trips per weekAbout once per weekA few times a monthI rarely travel around my community
Section 3: Transportation Gaps & Barriers
During the past 12 months, was there ever a time when you felt that you needed health care, other than homecare services, but you did not receive it?

YesNoPrefer not to answer
Thinking of the most recent time you felt this way, why didn’t you get care? You may select more than one answer.

Care not available in the areaCare not available at time requiredDo not have a regular health care provider nearby or accessibleTransportation issueCostDecided not to seek careNot applicable to meOther
During the past 12 months, was there ever a time you worried about food because you didn’t have transportation?

YesNoPrefer not to answer
During the past 12 months, was there ever a time you didn’t participate in recreational or social activities because you didn’t have transportation?

YesNoPrefer not to answer
Thinking about existing transportation options available in your community, how satisfied are you with your ability to get around today?

Very satisfiedPartly SatisfiedNeither satisfied or dissatisfiedPartly DissatisfiedVery dissatisfied
Thinking about existing transportation options available in your community, how confident are you with your ability to get around in the future?

Very confidentPartly confidentNeither confident or unconfidentPartly unconfidentVery unconfident
If there was a Travel Training program in your community to provide one on one support to show you how to use different transportation options would you access it?

YesNo

Thinking about existing transportation options available in your community, what impacts does it have on your life now, and possibly in the future? Choose one answer for each statement below.

	This applies to me	This does not apply to me
Due to the lack of transportation options, I am less able to receive health care
Due to the lack of transportation options, I am less able to get healthy and nutritious food
Due to the lack of transportation options, I am less involved in social and recreational activities in my community
Due to the lack of transportation options, I feel less connected to my community
Due to the lack of transportation options, I am less able to travel for leisure purposes
Due to the lack of transportation options, I may have to leave my community one day

Which of the following do you feel is the biggest barrier to seniors' transportation in your community? Select one choice only.

Availability (e.g. are there transportation options available for older adults at the days/times when older adults need them?)Affordability (e.g. are the transportation options affordable for seniors in your community?)Accessibility (e.g. are the transportation options accessible for older adults with disabilities or with mobility devices?)Appropriate (e.g. are there additional safety precautions in place? does the service offer a comfortable ride? are drivers trained on accessible/age-friendly customer service)Adaptability (e.g. are the transportation options flexible enough to meet the needs of older adults)
Do you believe the transportation options available in your community now, or in the future, have or will have an impact on your quality of life

Yes, it has or will have a positive impact on my quality of lifeYes, it has or will have a negative impact on my quality of lifePossibly, it has not impacted my quality of life now but may have impact in the futureNo, it has not and will not impact my quality of life
Please tell us how Canada could be doing more to ensure age-friendly transportation options for older adults. Share your thoughts, ideas, experiences and feedback below.
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Seniors Transportation Survey

Section 1: Demographics

Section 2: Transportation Habits

Section 3: Transportation Gaps & Barriers