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Appendix B - Survey Results From Transportation Operator AgenciesPublic Survey of Specialized Transportation Service User NeedsPage 4Public Survey of Specialized Transportation Service User NeedsHow often do you use public transit?How often do you use public transit?How often do you use public transit?Response Percent Response CountAnswer Options50.0%50.0%45.0%45.0%40.0%40.0%23.2% 6817.7% 5213.3% 3946.4% 13657Frequently – more than once a weekSometimesRarelyNeverOption to explain35.0%35.0%2939answered questionskipped question30.0%30.0%25.0%25.0%Number Option to explain Categories20.0%20.0%15.0%15.0%10.0%10.0%5.0%5.0%Virtually never because, although we bought our home forty-four years agoand rode the bus daily for thirty-six years, the bus service has been takenaway from our area to the point that we can no longer use it to any degree.Also, a taxi voucher program is far superior to public transit, and it is avery cost effective program because only vouchers are needed. Taxis andtaxi companies already exist. We just need taxis to be affordable.10.0%0.0%Sometimes Rarely NeverSometimes Rarely NeverFrequently moreFrequently – morethan once weekthan once a week2 its too nasty3 Cut 78 Route through Wyoming4 not yet5 kids drive6 Use car now, maybe in the future7 Long waits8 Need assistance, which is not provided by public transit9 once/ week10 when I need to use it11 own car12 To therapy and Dr. appointments13 Not at the present but hopefully in the futuresince there is none in butler county I either pay for my rides or someonehelps me with expenses of the rides. Also, weekend trips are very14 expensive.I used to a helluva lot, but my beloved parents helped me out untili they15 died. Now I pray that my vehicle holds up until I die..sob...16 No car17 Disabled and can't ride18 For Dr. apts, grocery. Would use more if affordable and longer hours19 Still drive20 Nurse Care after surgery21 Have my own car22 Have own car23 Every Thursday24 Weather related25 Still drive26 Timing is not good for seniors27 None available28 I have a carAppendix B B-36