Survey #5

If rail transit was available in the Eastern Corridor, would you rather have:
A direct ride to the downtown riverfront; with the opportunity to transfer to the proposed I-71 light rail system and continue north for trips to Norwood; Blue Ash; Kenwood; etc. and other destinations within the proposed regional rail system?  127 (67%)
A direct ride to the Xavier/Norwood area with the opportunity to transfer to the proposed I-71 light rail system and continue south to downtown or north for trips to Blue Ash; Kenwood; etc. and other destinations within the proposed regional rail system?  63 (33%)
Regarding rail transit, which "outerbelt" destination makes most sense as a priority?
Milford (near US 50/I-275 interchange)  54 (28%)
Eastgate  108 (55%)
No preference  33 (17%)
If more mass transit options (bus, rail) were available in the Eastern Corridor, would you use them for:
Commuting to work  27 (15%)
Getting to entertainment venues and leisure activities  61 (34%)
Both  92 (51%)
Regarding new roadway capacity, how do you feel about a possible new access point to I-275 somewhere between Beechmont Ave/125 and SR 32?
In favor of  98 (49%)
Not in favor of  68 (34%)
No opinion  32 (16%)
There are a variety of ways to fund transportation improvements. What methods do you think should be explored for the proposed Eastern Corridor transportation recommendations? Note, a combination of methods would be required.
License plate fees  68 (14%)
Joint Economic Development Agreements (agreement between a city and township that allows local income tax to be collected and used for infrastructure projects)  70 (15%)
Tolls  50 (10%)
Private donations (monetary or right-of-way)  63 (13%)
Public/private partnerships (fees assessed to developers for the right to develop in transportation enhanced areas to help offset public costs)  125 (26%)
Tax increment financing (taxes on increased value of non-residential property; typically occurs in areas where property values increase as a result of transportation improvements. Example; businesses near a new transit station or roadway improvement)  101 (21%)
How likely are you to attend a community meeting/forum about the Eastern Corridor?
Very likely  49 (25%)
Somewhat likely  95 (48%)
Not very likely  36 (18%)
Not likely  16 (8%)
What way do you think we should share future Eastern Corridor communications?
Email  102 (22%)
Newsletters  76 (16%)
Newspaper articles/TV & radio coverage  121 (26%)
Web site  105 (23%)
Public meetings/workshops  59 (13%)