Transportation

July - September Poll Results

September 28, 2011

How does ETS compare to other transit systems you’ve used?

7.69% - It’s better than the other systems I’ve been on
20.51% - It’s about the same as most other city’s transit
53.85% - Other transit systems are much better
17.95% - I’ve never used transit anywhere else.

September 21, 2011

What do you think about the availability of bike racks on buses?

3.1% - I like them, they’re on the major routes I use!
31.3% - They’re fine, but I wish there were more of them.
31.3% - I can never seem to find a bus with a rack on the front.
34.4% - I don’t ride a bike.

September 14, 2011

How did you get your information about the Fall service changes?

84.2% - TakeETS.com
31.6% - Pamphlets
0.0% - Newspaper
0.0% - Radio/TV
0.0% - School outreach

September 7, 2011

It’s back to school time, how has your transit ride been?

66.0% - Packed to the rafters
30.0% - Busy but not unreasonable
4.0% - Very quiet. Are you sure it’s back to school?

August 31, 2011

Have you ever had a bus driver go above and beyond for you?

31.4% - Yes, a number of times
39.2% - Yes, once in a while
17.6% - No, I only get the standard service
11.8% - No, the service I receive is not above or beyond my expectations

August 24, 2011

If there was going to be entertainment on the LRT or bus, I’d like to see:

25.4% - Live musicians
1.4% - Jugglers
9.9% - Actors performing a skit
4.2% - Barbershop quartet
59.2% - Nothing. Let me sit in peace

August 17, 2011

How do you prefer to get information about the upcoming service changes on August 28?

66.7% - I check takeETS.com
0.0% - I call 311 or BusLink
0.0% - I visit the ETS Customer Services Office
12.1% - I pick up the new route brochures and ride guide
18.2% - I look for the services changes brochure
3.0% - I watch my local newspaper for the ETS ad

August 10, 2011

How will you be getting to the Fringe Theatre Festival?

68.0% - Taking the LRT/Bus
4.0% - Walking or bicycling
0.0% - Driving or carpooling
28.0% - Not going to the Fringe

August 3, 2011

Did you use ETS to travel to Heritage Days?

30.6% - Yes
5.6% - No
63.9% - No, didn’t go to Heritage Days

Did you take ETS to Capital EX?

40.0% - Yes
5.7% - No
54.3% - Didn't go to Capital EX

July 27, 2011

If you could not take the bus or LRT today, you would:

27.8% - Drive
8.3% - Walk
8.3% - Cycle (or rollerblade, etc.)
22.2% - Catch a ride with a colleague, neighbour or friend
33.3% - Skip work and sleep in

July 20, 2011

Are you taking ETS to go see the Capital EX parade?

59.4% - Yes
31.3% - No
9.4% - Watching parade on TV

July 13, 2011

What do you value most in your transit operator?

10.7% - Friendly smile or greeting
14.3% - Helpful and accommodating
7.1% - Provides information about transit service
42.9% - Drives smoothly/safely
25.0% - Other

July 6, 2011

Do you use ETS to get to the Edmonton Eskimo football games?

68.4% - Yes, my Eskimo game day ticket provides great free transit.
0.0% - No
31.6% - Don’t go to Eskimo games