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I am a Geographic Science student at UNC-Charlotte and am currently working on my final project for my GIS (Geographic Information Systems) class. We have been given the task of creating a "story map" essentially a map that conveys raw data as simplified data that can be used to inform the general public about otherwise boring or complicated topics. What I am considering for my map is to show the areas in the Charlotte region where most of the public transit commuters, as well as automobile commuters, are coming from, I will then analyze data from these areas to help create a map showing the commuting habits here in Charlotte, and where the transit friendly areas are and where improvements need to be made. To help me out, I ask that you provide me with some basic information. NOTE: You do not have to answer all questions! Anything helps.
1. Do you use public transportation? If not, would you consider it if accessibility your area were different?
2. What form of transit do you use? Bus, Express Bus, Light Rail, Streetcar, Vanpool/Carpool, or Automobile.
3. Do you walk to transit directly from your home, or do you utilize the Park and Ride lots provided by CATS?
4. Where do you specifically live? (Obviously you may not want to provide a specific address, just a neighborhood or landmark withing 1/2 mile or your residence will suffice).
5. Where do you work? (Once again, if you do not want to be specific, give a general area or building.)
6. How far, assuming facilities like sidewalks and crosswalks are available, would you walk/bike to a bus stop, or train stop? (Example, 1/4 mile to bus, 1/2 mile to train)
7. What improvements do you think could be done to make transit a more appealing to you in your area? Elaborate as much as you need, UNCC has major influence in the region and students in my department are often asked to attend forums and provide observations, I could always put in a word or two.
I'm not asking for too much personal information, this is a simple map and is designed to show that I understand the map rendering and data collection system, no names or usernames will be used on this map and it will be only accessible to those involved in assessing it. Thank you in advance!
I am a Geographic Science student at UNC-Charlotte and am currently working on my final project for my GIS (Geographic Information Systems) class. We have been given the task of creating a "story map" essentially a map that conveys raw data as simplified data that can be used to inform the general public about otherwise boring or complicated topics. What I am considering for my map is to show the areas in the Charlotte region where most of the public transit commuters, as well as automobile commuters, are coming from, I will then analyze data from these areas to help create a map showing the commuting habits here in Charlotte, and where the transit friendly areas are and where improvements need to be made. To help me out, I ask that you provide me with some basic information. NOTE: You do not have to answer all questions! Anything helps.
1. Do you use public transportation? If not, would you consider it if accessibility your area were different?
No. I would if easily available
2. What form of transit do you use? Bus, Express Bus, Light Rail, Streetcar, Vanpool/Carpool, or Automobile.Car
3. Do you walk to transit directly from your home, or do you utilize the Park and Ride lots provided by CATS?N/A
4. Where do you specifically live? (Obviously you may not want to provide a specific address, just a neighborhood or landmark withing 1/2 mile or your residence will suffice).East of Exit 28, Huntersville
5. Where do you work? (Once again, if you do not want to be specific, give a general area or building.) Retired
6. How far, assuming facilities like sidewalks and crosswalks are available, would you walk/bike to a bus stop, or train stop? (Example, 1/4 mile to bus, 1/2 mile to train) No trains in North Meck. Closest Bus stop is ~ 1/2 mile
7. What improvements do you think could be done to make transit a more appealing to you in your area? Elaborate as much as you need, UNCC has major influence in the region and students in my department are often asked to attend forums and provide observations, I could always put in a word or two. Light rail would be nice. 2 more general purpose lanes on 77 would also be nice.
I'm not asking for too much personal information, this is a simple map and is designed to show that I understand the map rendering and data collection system, no names or usernames will be used on this map and it will be only accessible to those involved in assessing it. Thank you in advance!
1. Do you use public transportation? If not, would you consider it if accessibility your area were different?
No I drive. If light rail was available I would definitely consider it.
2. What form of transit do you use? Bus, Express Bus, Light Rail, Streetcar, Vanpool/Carpool, or Automobile.
Car
3. Do you walk to transit directly from your home, or do you utilize the Park and Ride lots provided by CATS?
NA
4. Where do you specifically live? (Obviously you may not want to provide a specific address, just a neighborhood or landmark withing 1/2 mile or your residence will suffice).
28226
5. Where do you work? (Once again, if you do not want to be specific, give a general area or building.)
North Charlotte
6. How far, assuming facilities like sidewalks and crosswalks are available, would you walk/bike to a bus stop, or train stop? (Example, 1/4 mile to bus, 1/2 mile to train)
1/4 - 1/2 mile
7. What improvements do you think could be done to make transit a more appealing to you in your area? Elaborate as much as you need, UNCC has major influence in the region and students in my department are often asked to attend forums and provide observations, I could always put in a word or two.
The closest light rail station to me is in Pineville and it stops well short of my work. By well short I mean at least 5 miles away. The system would have to be much more developed than it currently is.
I am a Geographic Science student at UNC-Charlotte and am currently working on my final project for my GIS (Geographic Information Systems) class. We have been given the task of creating a "story map" essentially a map that conveys raw data as simplified data that can be used to inform the general public about otherwise boring or complicated topics. What I am considering for my map is to show the areas in the Charlotte region where most of the public transit commuters, as well as automobile commuters, are coming from, I will then analyze data from these areas to help create a map showing the commuting habits here in Charlotte, and where the transit friendly areas are and where improvements need to be made. To help me out, I ask that you provide me with some basic information. NOTE: You do not have to answer all questions! Anything helps.
1. Do you use public transportation? If not, would you consider it if accessibility your area were different? Yes, public transportation.
2. What form of transit do you use? Bus, Express Bus, Light Rail, Streetcar, Vanpool/Carpool, or Automobile. CATS
3. Do you walk to transit directly from your home, or do you utilize the Park and Ride lots provided by CATS? Park and Ride lot
4. Where do you specifically live? (Obviously you may not want to provide a specific address, just a neighborhood or landmark withing 1/2 mile or your residence will suffice). Arboretum area
5. Where do you work? (Once again, if you do not want to be specific, give a general area or building.)
A large building one block from Trade and Tryon
6. How far, assuming facilities like sidewalks and crosswalks are available, would you walk/bike to a bus stop, or train stop? (Example, 1/4 mile to bus, 1/2 mile to train) 3 or 4 city blocks
7. What improvements do you think could be done to make transit a more appealing to you in your area? Elaborate as much as you need, UNCC has major influence in the region and students in my department are often asked to attend forums and provide observations, I could always put in a word or two. Express buses that are actually expresses from Park and Rides to uptown, my current bus makes six or seven stops. Wireless access, charging ports along the bus walls.
I'm not asking for too much personal information, this is a simple map and is designed to show that I understand the map rendering and data collection system, no names or usernames will be used on this map and it will be only accessible to those involved in assessing it. Thank you in advance!
1. No
2. Auto
3. n/a
4. 28226
5. 50% Uptown, 15% Southpark, 35% Westinghouse
6. Walk - 1/2 mile, Bike - only for exercise/leisure
7. (a) Additional and longer turn lanes. People turning blocking traffic flow cause a lot of the congestion around here. (b) Don't pave any neighborhood roads until regional transportation goals are met. My street that serves 50 cars per day should be gravel before they say their isn't funding for additional rail/I-77. (c) Stop building bike lines outside of inner ring suburbs. In my area they are used 99.9% leisure and those dollars could be better invested such as accelerating the greenway projects which would provide a much better/safer place for biking (plus they benefit walkers, joggers and flood control).
I am a Geographic Science student at UNC-Charlotte and am currently working on my final project for my GIS (Geographic Information Systems) class. We have been given the task of creating a "story map" essentially a map that conveys raw data as simplified data that can be used to inform the general public about otherwise boring or complicated topics. What I am considering for my map is to show the areas in the Charlotte region where most of the public transit commuters, as well as automobile commuters, are coming from, I will then analyze data from these areas to help create a map showing the commuting habits here in Charlotte, and where the transit friendly areas are and where improvements need to be made. To help me out, I ask that you provide me with some basic information. NOTE: You do not have to answer all questions! Anything helps.
1. Do you use public transportation? If not, would you consider it if accessibility your area were different?
Very rarely. Perhaps 1-2 times a year.
2. What form of transit do you use? Bus, Express Bus, Light Rail, Streetcar, Vanpool/Carpool, or Automobile.
Light Rail
3. Do you walk to transit directly from your home, or do you utilize the Park and Ride lots provided by CATS?
N/A
4. Where do you specifically live? (Obviously you may not want to provide a specific address, just a neighborhood or landmark withing 1/2 mile or your residence will suffice).
Waxhaw.
5. Where do you work? (Once again, if you do not want to be specific, give a general area or building.)
University Area
6. How far, assuming facilities like sidewalks and crosswalks are available, would you walk/bike to a bus stop, or train stop? (Example, 1/4 mile to bus, 1/2 mile to train)
1/2 mile to each.
7. What improvements do you think could be done to make transit a more appealing to you in your area? Elaborate as much as you need, UNCC has major influence in the region and students in my department are often asked to attend forums and provide observations, I could always put in a word or two.
From my limited experience with the Light Rail, I'd say that they've done a good job so far. However, since it still is rather new in areas, keeping the facilities safe would be the #1 priority.
I'm not asking for too much personal information, this is a simple map and is designed to show that I understand the map rendering and data collection system, no names or usernames will be used on this map and it will be only accessible to those involved in assessing it. Thank you in advance!
1. Do you use public transportation? If not, would you consider it if accessibility your area were different? No, maybe.
2. What form of transit do you use? Bus, Express Bus, Light Rail, Streetcar, Vanpool/Carpool, or Automobile. Automobile.
3. Do you walk to transit directly from your home, or do you utilize the Park and Ride lots provided by CATS? NA
4. Where do you specifically live? (Obviously you may not want to provide a specific address, just a neighborhood or landmark withing 1/2 mile or your residence will suffice). Highland Creek
5. Where do you work? (Once again, if you do not want to be specific, give a general area or building.) Gateway
6. How far, assuming facilities like sidewalks and crosswalks are available, would you walk/bike to a bus stop, or train stop? (Example, 1/4 mile to bus, 1/2 mile to train) 1/4 mile to bus/train
7. What improvements do you think could be done to make transit a more appealing to you in your area? Elaborate as much as you need, UNCC has major influence in the region and students in my department are often asked to attend forums and provide observations, I could always put in a word or two. Stop the toll lanes in Charlotte.
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