GoBHM: The Birmingham Multimodal Transportation Plan

GoBHM: The Birmingham Multimodal Transportation Plan

Transportation Preference Questionnaire
Welcome to GoBHM: The Birmingham Multimodal Transportation Plan

GoBHM is a City of Birmingham initiative aimed at developing a community-driven, multimodal transportation plan. Your feedback will help us understand how people travel, what matters most to you about your travel experiences, and what could make getting around Birmingham safer, more connected, and accessible for everyone.

Please take a few minutes to complete this questionnaire. Your input will help shape transportation choices and improvements for everyone in the Magic City—whether you walk, bike, take transit, or drive.

For more information, please visit birminghamal.gov/letsgobhm.

Thank you for helping us build a better Birmingham!
1. How do you typically travel to destinations around Birmingham? (Select ALL that apply)

Bike (personal bike)Bike/scooter share (Veo)Carpool/VanpoolDrive (personal vehicle)Public transit (Bus or Birmingham On Demand)Ride-hailing service (Uber, Lyft, etc.)Scooter (personal scooter)WalkOther
2. What are the MOST IMPORTANT factors that influence how you choose to travel on a typical day? (Select up to 5)

Arriving on timeAvailability of marked or protected bike lanesAvailability well-lit, maintained, and connected sidewalks and crossingsBeing able to be productive during my tripBeing able to find secure and convenient bike and/or scooter parkingBeing able to find secure and convenient motor vehicle parkingBeing active on my trip (walking/biking as exercise)Considering the needs of children/dependentsFeeling safe from crime while I travelFeeling safe from transportation-related injury while I travelHaving access to real-time information about my trip and travel optionsHaving flexibility in my dayHaving predictability and reliability in my dayReducing my impact on the environmentSpending the least amount of moneySpending the least amount of timeWeather conditions and/or protection from harsh weatherOther

3. How comfortable would you be traveling to the following destinations on a typical day using each travel option?

	Biking	Driving	Taking Public Transit	Walking or Rolling
Bus Stop/Shelter
Childcare facility
Entertainment (restaurants, bars, concert venues)
Grocery Stores
Health (hospital, doctor’s office, clinic)
Place of Worship
Recreation Areas (parks, walking trails, etc)
Work/School

4. What is the maximum amount of time (IN MINUTES) you would be willing to travel to reach each destination using each travel option?

	Biking	Driving	Taking Public Transit	Walking or Rolling
Bus Stop/Shelter
Childcare facility
Entertainment (restaurants, bars, concert venues)
Grocery Stores
Health (hospital, doctor’s office, clinic)
Place of Worship
Recreation Areas (parks, walking trails, etc)
Work/School

5. Among the travel options that you don't currently use, which options would you be willing to consider in the future? (Select up to 4)

Bike share (Veo)BusCarpool/vanpoolLight Rail/Street CarPersonal bike or scooterRideshare (Uber/Lyft)Scooter share (Veo)WalkingNone of the Above
What is preventing you from using the BUS? (Choose ALL that apply)

Bus stops feel unsafe or uncomfortableBuses don't run frequently enoughBuses take too longI don’t know the scheduleI have an accessibility challenge (e.g., steps, no ramps)No bus routes near my home or destinationThe bus system is confusingThere is no way to reach my destination using this optionThere is no shelter or seating at stopsI prefer to use other travel optionsOther
What is preventing you from using BIKE SHARE? (Choose ALL that apply)

Bikes are often unavailable or brokenI don’t feel physically able to bikeI don’t feel safe bikingThe system is confusingThere are no bike share stations near my home or destinationThere are no marked or protected bike lanes along my routeThere are no secure places to park the bikeThere is no way to reach my destination using this optionWeather makes biking uncomfortableI prefer to use other travel optionsOther
What is preventing you from using SCOOTER SHARE? (Choose ALL that apply)

I don’t feel physically able to use a scooterI don’t feel safe riding scootersScooters are often unavailable or brokenThe system is confusingThere are no marked or protected scooter lanes along my routeThere are no scooters available near my home or destinationThere are no secure places to park the scooterThere is no way to reach my destination using this optionWeather makes scooting uncomfortableI prefer to use other travel optionsOther
What is preventing you from WALKING or ROLLING? (Choose ALL that apply).

Destinations are too far to walkI am carrying too many itemsI don’t feel safe walkingI have mobility challengesMarked crosswalks are missing or far from where I want to crossSidewalks are missing or poorly maintainedThere is no way to reach my destination using this optionThere is not enough space (crowded or narrow sidewalks)Weather makes walking uncomfortableI prefer to use other travel optionsOther
What is preventing you from CARPOOLING/VANPOOLING? (Choose ALL that apply)

I don’t feel safe sharing rides with strangersI don’t know how to join a carpool/vanpoolI prefer driving aloneIt is too hard to coordinate schedulesThe option is not flexible enough for my needsThere are no organized carpool/vanpool options availableThere is no way to reach my destination using this optionI prefer to use other travel optionsOther
What currently is preventing you from using a PERSONAL BIKE OR SCOOTER? (Choose ALL that apply)

I can’t afford a bike/scooterI don’t feel physically able to bike/scootI don’t feel safe biking/scootingI don’t own a bike/scooterThere are no marked or protected bike lanes along my routeThere are no secure places to park my bike/scooterThere is no way to reach my destination using this optionWeather makes biking/scooting uncomfortableI prefer to use other travel optionsOther
What is preventing you from using RIDESHARE (TNC, UBER, LYFT, ETC.)? (Choose ALL that apply)

I don’t feel safe using rideshareI don’t have access a smartphone or other device for app-based servicesIt is too expensiveRideshare is not available when I need itThere are long wait timesI prefer to use other travel optionsOther

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