2 Way All Day GO Train Survey 2018
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2 Way All Day GO Train Survey 2018 Winter 2018-2019 KEY When explained the concept of a two-way, all day GO Train was explained, TAKEAWAYS an overwhelming majority of Ontarians (80%) support this initiative. Those who support the idea cite And, when presented with a list of reasons for the new service, reduced traffic and traffic congestion reducing traffic congestion and GHGs by taking cars off the highways as the main reason for their support, were slightly more compelling reasons than those tied to while those who oppose the idea say infrastructure, strengthening the technology corridor or attracting they would not be affected by the train talent (although these are also seen to be good reasons). or worry about the cost to taxpayers. Half (51%) say they will use the two-way all day GO train; 13% would use it at least once a week. This number is the same for those live along the corridor but rises to 20% for commuters. The percentage who would “definitely” Moreover, of those who For this reason, it is not surprising or “probably” use the train for work or would use the service most that four in five (81%) believe it is school jumps to 52% among frequently (i.e. once a week important to have a connection to commuters but only stands at 37% for or more) the principal uses Toronto Pearson. residents who live along the line. are for work or school or to go to Toronto Pearson. KEY The People support 2WADGO TAKEAWAYS While support is highest among Torontonians, those who live along the line and commuters, voters in South/West Ontario (77%) and even North/East Ontario (70%) overwhelmingly support 2WADGO. 2WADGO is financially viable Based on our survey, approximately 500,000 Ontarians believe they would use a service liKe this every day and 1,300,000 once a weeK. 2WADGO will make Ontario more competitive and open for business 52% of current Ontario commuters say they would “definitely” or “probably” use this service to go to worK or school. About the Survey Survey Covered 802 Ontario Residents Live along the 302 proposed line 8 minutes to complete (Those living within 20 kms of the proposed line) Rest 500 Conducted October 25th - 30th, 2018 North/East - 157 Toronto - 369 South/West - 276 Importance of Traffic/Traffic Congestion Just a little over half (52%) of Ontarians say traffic and traffic congestion is an important issue. Residents of Toronto, those living with 20 km of the proposed line, and commuters are more inclined to feel this way. What about traffic and traffic congestion? Would you say that it is… An extremely important issue An important issue A somewhat important issue Not much of an issue Not an issue at all DK/NR Total 20% 32% 25% 15% 7% 1% Toronto 30% 42% 21% 5% 2% 1% South/West 12% 27% 27% 25% 9% 1% North/East 13% 19% 29% 22% 17% Live along the proposed line 27% 41% 22% 8% 2% Rest 16% 26% 27% 20% 11% 1% Commuter 23% 35% 24% 12% 6% Non-commuter 17% 29% 25% 20% 9% 1% 0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100% Base: ONLINE: Those who did not mention traffic or traffic congestion (n=758). Fieldwork October 25 – 30, 2018 Support for Two-Way All Day Go Train The overwhelming majority of Ontarians (80%) support the proposed service. The two-way all day GO train would run all day, departing every 15-30 minutes and run from downtown Toronto to Kitchener-Waterloo and back with stops at Union, Bramalea, Brampton, Mount Pleasant, Georgetown, Acton, Guelph, Kitchener. When electrified, the average trip between Toronto and Kitchener-Waterloo would take approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes with all stops. Is this something you would strongly support, support, oppose or strongly oppose? Strongly support Support Oppose Strongly oppose DK/NR Total 29% 51% 4% 3% 14% 0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100% Base: ONLINE: Total sample (n=802). Fieldwork October 25 – 30, 2018 Support for Two-Way All Day Go Train Especially those who live closest to the proposed line: residents of Toronto, South/West Ontario, and those living within 20 kms of the proposed line. Is this something you would strongly support, support, oppose or strongly oppose? Strongly support Support Oppose Strongly oppose DK/NR Total 29% 51% 4% 3% 14% Toronto 32% 53% 4% 2% 9% South/West 30% 47% 4% 4% 15% North/East 18% 52% 4% 5% 22% Live along the proposed line 36% 49% 3% 2% 10% Rest 24% 52% 4% 4% 16% Commuter 31% 50% 4% 3% 12% Non-commuter 26% 51% 4% 3% 15% 0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100% Base: ONLINE: Total sample (n=802). Fieldwork October 25 – 30, 2018 Claimed Use of the Two-Way All Day GO Train Just a little over half (51%) of Ontarians claim they will use the new service; four in ten (40%) say they will never use it. Is a two-way all day GO train like this something that you would use almost every day, a few times a week, once a week, a few times each month, once a month, once every few months or never? DK/NR Almost every day A few times a week 9% 5% Once a week 6% 2% A few times a month 9% 6% Once a month Never 40% 23% Once every few months Base: ONLINE: Total sample (n=802). Fieldwork October 25 – 30, 2018 Claimed Use of the Two-Way All Day GO Train While residents of Toronto, South/West Ontario, those living within 20 kms of the proposed line, and commuters are more likely to use the service, frequent, regular use is not obvious. Is a two-way all day GO train like this something that you would use almost every day, a few times a week, once a week, a few times each month, once a month, once every few months or never? Almost every day Once a week/A few times a week Once a month/A few times a month Once every few months Never DK/NR Total 5% 8% 15% 23% 40% 9% Toronto 6% 7% 15% 27% 39% 7% South/West 3% 8% 17% 24% 39% 8% North/East 7% 10% 8% 15% 47% 13% Live along the proposed line 4% 9% 18% 30% 34% 5% Rest 6% 7% 12% 19% 44% 10% Commuter 8% 11% 16% 23% 34% 9% Non-commuter 2% 5% 14% 24% 48% 7% 0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100% Base: ONLINE: Total sample (n=802). Fieldwork October 25 – 30, 2018 Intended Use of a Two-Way All Day GO Train Those intending to use the train showed greater interest in using it for recreational purposes such as visiting friends/family, going on holidays or to travel to Toronto Pearson. There was less interest in using the train for more specific purposes such as commuting to work/school or to seek medical attention. And do you think you would definitely, probably, probably not, or definitely not be using this two-way all day GO train to…? Definitely Probably Probably not Definitely not DK/NR Visit friends or family 32% 40% 15% 8% 5% Go on holidays or for a recreational visit 29% 43% 16% 7% 5% Go to Toronto Pearson International Airport 29% 40% 16% 9% 5% Go to work or school 18% 22% 19% 35% 6% Get medical attention 10% 18% 35% 29% 8% 0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100% Base: ONLINE: Those who Claimed they would use the proposed serviCe (n=478). Fieldwork OCtober 25 – 30, 2018 Intended Use of a Two-Way All Day GO Train Those intending to use the train frequently, as in once a week or more, are much more likely to use it to commute to work or school. And do you think you would definitely, probably, probably not, or definitely not be using this two-way all day GO train to…? CLAIMED FREQUENCY OF USE: ONCE A WEEK OR MORE Definitely Probably Probably not Defnitely not DK/NR Go to Toronto Pearson International Airport 50% 32% 7% 6% 5% Go to work or school 50% 28% 3% 15% 3% Visit family/friends 48% 32% 13% 6% 1% Go on holidays or for a recreational visit 41% 43% 9% 5% 2% Get medical attention 21% 30% 26% 18% 5% 0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100% Base: ONLINE: Those who Claimed they would use the proposed serviCe onCe a week or more (n=102). Fieldwork OCtober 25 – 30, 2018 Intend to Use the Train to go to Work or School Commuters are more inclined to use the train. And do you think you would definitely, probably, probably not, or definitely not be using this two-way all day GO train to go to work or school? Definitely Probably Probably not Definitely not Total 18% 22% 19% 35% Commuters 25% 27% 21% 21% Live along the proposed line 12% 25% 17% 41% 0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100% Base: ONLINE: Those who claimed they would use the proposed service (n=478). Fieldwork October 25 – 30, 2018 Reasons to have a Two-Way All Day GO Train Ontarians believe the reasons to have a train like this are all good. Reasons tied to a reduction in traffic congestion and greenhouse gas emissions are slightly more compelling than infrastructure, economic and employment reasons. Different people have offered different reasons as to why they think we should have a two-way all day GO train between Toronto and Kitchener-Waterloo. Please indicate whether you think each of the following is a very good, good, so-so, poor or very poor reason for why we should have a train like this? Very good Good So-so Poor Very poor DK/NR Reduce traffic congestion by taking cars off the highway 60% 26% 8% 3% Reduce GHGs by taking cars off the highway 53% 28% 11% 4% Provides much needed infrastructure 39% 38% 13% 6% Help the economy by creating new Jobs 34% 38% 17% 3% 6% Strengthen the technology corridor 33% 38% 17% 3% 7% Help companies access talent to grow/remain competitive 28% 41% 18% 4% 7% 0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100% Base: ONLINE: Total sample (n=802).