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AARP 2015 ST. LOUIS COUNTY TRANSIT SURVEY Results of this survey show a majority of residents age 45-plus would like local elected leaders to view the creation of streets that are safe for people of all ages and abilities as a high priority. Survey Summary The majority (80%) of residents age 45-plus in St. Louis County rely on personal vehicles to get to the places they need to go, including work. In fact, less than ten percent primarily use public transportation. However, there are a number of residents age 45 and older who would prefer to use public transportation instead of driving. Taking into account the factors residents consider when deciding what mode of transportation they to use may help and ensure individuals have the means of getting around independently and safely.
Amount Factors Contribute to Transit Decisions (n=400 St Louis Co. Residents 45+) Ease of it
71%
Feels safe
67%
Timeliness
65%
Comfort
65%
Convenient schedule
65%
Close to home
17% 13% 21% 14%
57%
Length of time
49%
Service frequency
49%
Accessibility
21% 29% 17%
44%
Health impact
30%
Cost
29%
Enviromental impact
28%
19% 27% 36% 35%
A lot
AARP 2015 St. Louis County Transit Survey
17%
A little
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Working to address some of the gaps identified by survey respondents regarding the region’s transit service and street features can also ensure that residents of all ages and abilities are able to get around their communities safely. The greatest unmet needs are easily accessible stops and stations, well-lit and sheltered bus stops and streets and intersections that are well-lit and safe for all users. Importance Compared to Presence of Transit and Street Features Identified by St Louis County Residents Age 45-Plus (n = 400) Well-lit, safe streets and intersections for all users
62%
Well-lit and maintained sidewalks
62%
88% 26 pts 84% 82% 75%
Well-marked pedestrian crosswalks Easily accessible transit stops and stations Well-lit and sheltered bus stops
71%
43%
Countdown signals at intersections Audio/visual pedestrian crossings
76%
45%
59%
Well-marked bike lanes
51% 47%
Easy to get to bicycle and pedestrian trails
51%
On-street parking
50%
Extremely/Very Important
28 pts
67%
66%
43%
Raised medians and safety islands for pedestrians
31 pts
64% 59%
62% 73%
Percent Present
Ensuring streets are safe in St. Louis County is important to its residents. Nearly two-thirds of residents age 45 and older say that when it comes to creating streets that are safe for people of all ages and abilities to use in their communities, they would like to see their local elected leaders treat it as a very (40%) or fairly (23%) high priority. Methodology As part of its commitment to ensure streets are safe for people of all ages and abilities to use, AARP Missouri commissioned a survey to learn more about St. Louis County residents’ opinions on public transit and the streets in their community. The results reported here are based on a survey of 400 St. Louis County residents age 45 and older conducted between December 3 and December 20, 2015 by landline and cell phone. The survey has a margin of error of ±5.0 percent. The data in this report has been weighted to reflect the population age 45 and older in St. Louis County. For more information, contact Kate Bridges, AARP Research: 202-434-6329 or
[email protected]
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