Tea Area Transportation Plan Public Survey
The Tea Area Transportation Plan (TATP) will serve as a set of recommendations and guidelines for improving Tea’s infrastructure, such as roads, bike lanes, and walking paths in the community. The TATP is being developed in coordination with the Tea Comprehensive Plan Update. This Plan is a collaborative effort between the City of Tea, Lincoln County, South Dakota Department of Transportation (SDDOT), Sioux Falls Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO), surrounding communities, the public, and study stakeholders. To help us determine what needs to be addressed as part of this transportation plan, please share your experiences and preferences with transportation in Tea and the surrounding area by Friday, August 9, 2024.
Streets/Roadways
How would you rate the overall condition of the streets/roads in Tea?
Very Poor (needs major maintenance)
Poor
Fair (needs some maintenance)
Good
Excellent (needs minimal maintenance)
What improvements do you feel are necessary to enhance the street network in Tea? (Select top 3)
More traffic signals
Updated traffic signal timing
Roundabouts
Turn lanes
More travel lanes (street widening)
Medians and/or access management
New street connections
Better pavement condition
Bicycles/Pedestrians/Transit
Complete the question below.
Frequently: multiple times a week
Occasionally: a few times per month
Infrequently: a few times per year
Never
Driving alone in a personal vehicle
Carpool
Walk
Bicycle
Public Transit
Motorcycle/moped
If other, please specify:
What type of bicyclists are you and your family? (Please indicate which type applies to you, your family, or both)
Strong and Fearless - willing to bicycle with motorized traffic on roads even if there are no bicycle lanes.
You
Family
Enthused and Confident - willing to bicycle on a street if I/we can be in a bicycle lane.
You
Family
Interested but Concerned - willing to bicycle if I/we can use a route separated from motorized traffic, such as a paved shared use path.
You
Family
No Way, No How - not interested in bicycling.
You
Family
What features would you like to see for active transportation users in Tea? (Select top 5)
Lighting or other safety improvements
amenities such as restrooms, drinking fountains, bike fix-it stations, etc.
Seating or picnic areas
Artwork/murals/sculpture
Nature and signage describing the environment
Historical features an dsignage describing the area's history
Doggy waste stations
Play areas for children
Outdoor exercise equipment
Wayfinding/directional signage to places/landmarks
Other/write-in
What transit services do you feel would benefit Tea? (Select all that apply)
On-demand (curb to curb) service that picks you up and drops you off at your requested location within Tea and surrounding areas
Scheduled fixed route between Tea and Sioux Falls (connecting to or extending a Sioux Area Metro route)
Scheduled fixed route within Tea that would also link to a Sioux Area Metro route
Park and Ride in Tea's core area with transit service to Sioux Falls employment centers downtown, hospitals, etc.)
Park and Ride adjacent to I-29 with transit service to Sioux Falls employment centers (downtown, hospitals, etc.)
Priorities
What goals or characteristics of the area's transportation system should the Transportation Plan focus on? (Select up to 3)
SAFETY: Reducing the risk of harm to users of Tea’s transportation system (cars, bikes, and pedestrians)
ACCESSIBILITY: Connecting people to goods and services as well as providing choices for different modes of transportation (car, bike, bus, etc.)
ECONOMIC: Focusing on transportation as a means of supporting and promoting the economic vitality of the Tea area. Connecting people with jobs, shopping, and schools
RESILIENCY: Creating a transportation system that is adaptable and provides service when significant impactful events occur
EFFICIENCY AND RELIABILITY: Providing for the efficient and reliable movement of people, services, and goods, and efficient circulation of traffic in developments and near schools
PLACEMAKING: Integrating the transportation system with land use to provide transportation facilities that fit in with their surrounding neighborhoods and development. Creating well-designed places and complete communities
MAINTAIN: Effectively manage and preserve the existing transportation with the goal in keeping it in a state of good repair
BICYCLE AND PEDESTRIAN CONNECTIONS: Providing enhanced infrastructure and connections for pedestrians and bicyclists. These investments could include more trails and side-paths, enhanced pedestrian crossings of streets, and potentially on-street bike routes
What do you believe are the top budget priorities for the transportation improvements in Tea? (Select top 3)
Capacity improvements (additional lanes, traffic signals, roundabouts, etc.)
Safety enhancements to existing streets
Bicycle and pedestrian enhancements (new paths, sidewalks, bike lanes, etc.)
Street preservation and maintenance
Streetscaping (trees, landscaping, placemaking elements, etc.)
Which issues below do you believe are most important and should be addressed in the Tea Area Transportation Plan? (Select up to 5)
Ease of travelling to work, school, shopping, and recreational areas in Tea
Too much traffic, dangerous drivers
Improving connectivity of existing biking facilities within Tea
Improving connectivity of existing biking facilities between Tea, Sioux Falls, and Harrisburg
Lack of safe crossings (no marked crosswalks or pedestrian signals)
Improving traffic flow on area streets during rush hour
Improving the physical condition of roadways and sidewalks
Improving public (transit) transportation options
Improving the availability of new transportation options like bike sharing, ridesharing (Lyft, Uber, etc.), and electric scooters
Improving vehicle traffic flow near schools
Improving weather response such as plowing snow
Reducing traffic blockages and noise from existing rail crossings
Overall, what is the most important transportation issue for the Tea area that needs to be addressed?
General
Do you...? (Select all that apply, applicable to household)
Live in Tea
Live in Sioux Falls or Harrisburg
Live in a rural area (including a rural subdivision) surrounding Tea
Work/attend school in Tea
Work/attend school outside of Tea (Sioux Falls, Harrisburg, Lennox, etc.)
Work/attend school at home
What is your age?
Under 15
15-19
20-29
30-39
40-49
50-64
65+
Prefer not to answer
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