KernCOG: Safe Roads for Kern

Destination 2030 RTP Survey

Kern COG is a regional transportation planning agency constantly searching for better ways to serve the public. Accordingly, this survey is designed with you in mind, to help us learn more about what you want and don't want, what we should be emphasizing and where. Our goal is to tailor our outlook to meet your needs, and this survey is an important tool in accomplishing that goal.

Where I Live

How far do you travel one way to work or school each day?

What mode of travel do you use most often on a daily basis?

Streets & Roads

After reviewing information about population growth and projected traffic levels, does the Destination 2030/Safe Roads Measure "I" expenditure plan do a good job of addressing the transportation issues facing our region?

Yes No

Please explain your answer:

What projects on the expenditure plan are most important to you?

Public Transportation

What transit system improvements would you most like to see in your community?

How important would you say high-speed rail is to the Kern region?

Very important Important Somewhat important Not important

Why?

Bicycle & Pedestrian Facilities

As communities develop, bicycle and pedestrian facilities become more important to the quality of life. What bicycle and pedestrian facilities would you like to see in your community?

Freight Movement

10.

The number of goods moved throughout California is projected to double by 2020. What transportation projects need to be completed to help address future freight needs?

Truck-only lanes More reliance on rail Truck toll lanes Other

11.

Please explain your answer

Transportation Financing

12.

Kern COG has estimated that it will take $3 billion by 2030 to address the growth and maintenance needs of our transportation system. Kern COG also estimates that transportation revenues will be amount to $1.7 billion over the same timeframe. How do you think we should address this funding shortfall?

Countywide ½-cent sales tax Gasoline tax increase Parcel tax

Toll-based roads Bond financing Do nothing (live with the deficit)

13.

Please explain your answer

Please tell us about yourself.

Sex:	Male Female
Age:	Under 18 18-30 31-40 41-50 51-60 Over 60
Race:	Latino/Hispanic Black Asian White American Indian
Annual Income:	Less than $12,000 $12,000-$24,000 $24,000-$36,000	$36,000-$48,000 $48,000-$60,000 More than $60,000

Thank you for your participation. You may offer additional comments by e-mail at 2030rtp@kerncog.org; by phone at (661) 861-2191; by fax at (661) 324-8215 or by mail at 1401 19th Street, Suite 300, Bakersfield, CA. 93301

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