Overall Survey Results:

Public Opinion Survey

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	Imagine the year 2034 - what will Hampton Roads look like? Where will we live? How will we get around? What transportation choices will be available for the next generation?The Hampton Roads Transportation Planning Organization (HRTPO), the regional transportation planning agency for Hampton Roads, is updating the long-range transportation plan - the blueprint for our region's transportation future. This update, entitled Navigating the Future, has a horizon year of 2034 and will address road, transit, freight, bicycle and pedestrian needs for the region. Help us navigate the region's future! Please take this 15 question survey (10 required and five optional). It should only take you about eight minutes to complete and will help guide transportation in the region. Your input and suggestions will help HRTPO develop a clear understanding of transportation issues, needs and vision for the entire Hampton Roads community. Thank you!

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Imagine the year 2034 - what will Hampton Roads look like? Where will we live? How will we get around? What transportation choices will be available for the next generation?The Hampton Roads Transportation Planning Organization (HRTPO), the regional transportation planning agency for Hampton Roads, is updating the long-range transportation plan - the blueprint for our region's transportation future. This update, entitled Navigating the Future, has a horizon year of 2034 and will address road, transit, freight, bicycle and pedestrian needs for the region. Help us navigate the region's future! Please take this 15 question survey (10 required and five optional). It should only take you about eight minutes to complete and will help guide transportation in the region. Your input and suggestions will help HRTPO develop a clear understanding of transportation issues, needs and vision for the entire Hampton Roads community. Thank you!

What do you believe are the most important issues facing the Hampton Roads region? (Choose two)

Answer

100%

Number of
Responses

Response
Ratio

Building and maintaining a competitive regional economy

202

33.1%

Cleaning up the environment/Improving air quality

10.5%

Curbing sprawl

10.6%

Dealing with global warming and greenhouse gas emissions

5.7%

Improving transportation infrastructure and reducing congestion

414

67.9%

Increasing housing variety and affordability

8.2%

Increasing regional cooperation

107

17.5%

Preserving open space/farmland and improving parks and recreational opportunities

11.1%

Reducing Crime

16.2%

Revitalizing urban centers and towns

10.0%

Rising home and automobile energy costs

5.5%

Other

4.1%

Totals

609

100%

Where in the Hampton Roads region should most future residential development be encouraged? (Rank answers where 1 equals the "least" preferred and 4 equals the "most" preferred)

1 = Least Preferred

Answer

Number of
Responses

Ranking
Score*

Existing downtown/core areas

563

3.0

Older suburban areas

563

2.9

Newer suburban areas

563

2.4

Undeveloped rural areas

563

1.7

*The Ranking Score is the weighted average calculated by dividing the sum of all weighted rankings by the number of total responses.

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1 = Least Preferred

Answer	1	2	3	4
Existing downtown/core areas	84 (14.9%)	85 (15.1%)	127 (22.6%)	267 (47.4%)
Older suburban areas	40 (7.1%)	119 (21.1%)	263 (46.7%)	141 (25.0%)
Newer suburban areas	41 (7.3%)	324 (57.5%)	135 (24.0%)	63 (11.2%)
Undeveloped rural areas	398 (70.7%)	35 (6.2%)	38 (6.7%)	92 (16.3%)

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Answer

Number of
Responses

Ranking
Score*

Existing downtown/core areas

15%

23%

47%

563

3.0

Older suburban areas

21%

47%

25%

563

2.9

Newer suburban areas

58%

24%

11%

563

2.4

Undeveloped rural areas

71%

16%

563

1.7

Where in the Hampton Roads region should most future commercial/business development be encouraged? (Rank answers where 1 equals the "least" preferred and 4 equals the "most" preferred)

1 = Least Preferred

Answer

Number of
Responses

Ranking
Score*

Existing downtown/core areas

563

3.3

Older suburban areas

563

2.6

Newer suburban areas

563

2.4

Undeveloped rural areas

563

1.7

*The Ranking Score is the weighted average calculated by dividing the sum of all weighted rankings by the number of total responses.

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1 = Least Preferred

Answer	1	2	3	4
Existing downtown/core areas	83 (14.7%)	35 (6.2%)	56 (9.9%)	389 (69.1%)
Older suburban areas	42 (7.5%)	191 (33.9%)	286 (50.8%)	44 (7.8%)
Newer suburban areas	28 (5.0%)	309 (54.9%)	191 (33.9%)	35 (6.2%)
Undeveloped rural areas	410 (72.8%)	28 (5.0%)	30 (5.3%)	95 (16.9%)

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Answer

Number of
Responses

Ranking
Score*

Existing downtown/core areas

15%

10%

69%

563

3.3

Older suburban areas

34%

51%

563

2.6

Newer suburban areas

55%

34%

563

2.4

Undeveloped rural areas

73%

17%

563

1.7

What is the most effective way to manage future development? (Choose two)

Answer

100%

Number of
Responses

Response
Ratio

Implement more effective zoning and design controls

213

35.7%

Increase regional cooperation and coordination (i.e. multi-municipal plans and ordinances)

261

43.7%

Link new development to available water, sewer and transportation infrastructure

248

41.6%

Place mixed-use development (i.e. housing, office space and stores) near transit stops

288

48.3%

Purchase undeveloped land or farmland to limit development

9.0%

No controls should be placed on development

1.3%

Other

4.1%

Totals

596

100%

What do you think is the most effective way to reduce transportation congestion in our region? (Choose two)

Answer

100%

Number of
Responses

Response
Ratio

Adding freight capacity (i.e. freight rail improvements, port improvements)

6.7%

Adequate, dedicated transportation funding

182

30.5%

Expanding the highway system

16.4%

Expanding the transit system

215

36.1%

Improving coordination of land use and transportation planning

119

20.0%

Improving the operation of existing highway facilities (i.e. coordinate traffic signals, improve road safety)

14.2%

Improving the operation of existing transit service

9.4%

Maintaining existing transportation system (i.e. repair roads, bridges, transit services, etc.)

12.9%

Providing more biking and walking facilities

9.0%

Providing passenger rail service between metro areas

206

34.6%

Other

6.7%

Totals

595

100%

Which of the following would you prefer to see more of in Hampton Roads? (Choose two)

Answer

100%

Number of
Responses

Response
Ratio

Bicycle Lanes and trails

165

27.7%

Transit

379

63.6%

Highways

106

17.8%

Improved traffic flow

374

62.8%

Sidewalks/Crosswalks

12.1%

Totals

595

100%

What is your most important consideration in deciding where to live in the region? (Choose two)

Answer

100%

Number of
Responses

Response
Ratio

Access to arts, cultural and entertainment venues

14.9%

Amount of land/lot size

11.0%

Proximity to jobs and shopping

316

53.6%

Proximity to open space, parks and outdoor recreational facilities

15.2%

Proximity to transit

9.1%

Quality of schools

197

33.4%

Safe and comfortable walking and biking opportunities

101

17.1%

Sense of community

179

30.3%

Other

7.9%

Totals

589

100%

What is the most critical transportation issue in your neighborhood?

Answer

100%

Number of
Responses

Response
Ratio

Lack of highway or road network

4.9%

Lack of sidewalks/crosswalks

15.0%

Lack of transit service

17.5%

Land use and transportation coordination

10.1%

Safety issues (i.e. speeding, red light running, etc.)

15.9%

Traffic congestion

144

25.5%

Other

10.8%

No Responses

0.0%

Totals

564

100%

In what zip code do you reside? (Used only to determine if surveys received cover the region)

	Number of Responses
	551

How did you learn of this survey?

Answer

100%

Number of
Responses

Response
Ratio

486

86.1%

Library

1.2%

Other

11.7%

No Responses

<1%

Totals

564

100%

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Do you have ideas about specific transportation projects/locations for projects? (Limit 350 characters)

	Number of Responses
	322

Do you have ideas about specific transportation policies/programs that you believe would be beneficial to the region? (Limit 350 characters)

	Number of Responses
	263

If you could change one thing about the Hampton Roads region, what would it be? (Limit to 350 characters)

	Number of Responses
	415

If you could preserve one thing about the Hampton Roads region, what would it be? (Limit 350 characters)

	Number of Responses
	358

What is your vision of Hampton Roads in the year 2034? (Limit 350 characters)

	Number of Responses
	317

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	Thank you again for your participation in our survey! We value and appreciate your comments.

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