Massachusetts Department of Transportation Massachusetts Travel Survey Final Report – Appendices June 2012 Prepared for Massachusetts Department of Transportation prepared by 206 Wild Basin Road Building A, Suite 300 Austin, TX 78746 (512) 306-9065 www.nustats.com Acknowledgments This statewide multi-modal household travel survey was conducted on behalf of the Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) and the 13 Metropolitan Planning Organizations (MPOs) of the Commonwealth. The survey design, implementation, and results analyses were guided by MassDOT staff and a working group other transportation professionals from the MPOs. The survey was conducted by a consultant team led by NuStats, with primary support from GeoStats, Inc. and Wilkins Research Services. Primary members of the working group for the Massachusetts Travel Survey consisted of: Bob Frey, Project Manager, MassDOT Office of Transportation Planning Karl Quackenbush, Director, Central Transportation Planning Staff (CTPS), Boston MPO Sanjay Kaul, CTPS Bob Sievert, CTPS Paul Mission, Southeastern Regional Planning and Economic Development District Tim Reardon, Metropolitan Area Planning Council, Boston MPO Additional project and working group support: Callida Cenizal, MassDOT Paul Reim, CTPS Bill Kuttner, CTPS Ed Bromage, CTPS Jim Gallagher, MAPC (retired) Metropolitan Planning Organizations in Massachusetts: Berkshire MPO Montachusett MPO Boston MPO Nantucket MPO Cape Cod MPO Northern Middlesex MPO Central Massachusetts MPO Old Colony MPO Franklin Transportation Planning Organization Pioneer Valley MPO Martha’s Vineyard MPO Southeastern Massachusetts MPO Merrimack Valley MPO This survey and preparation of this report has been financed in part through grant(s) from the Federal Highway Administration and Federal Transit Administration, U.S. Department of Transportation, under the State Planning and Research Program, Section 505 of Title 23, U.S. Code. The contents of this report do not necessarily reflect the official views or policies of the U.S. Department of Transportation, the Massachusetts Department of Transportation, or the Massachusetts metropolitan planning organizations. All available report documents can be accessed on the MassDOT web site at: www.mass.gov/massdot/travelsurvey Table of Contents Appendix A: Recruitment Survey 1 Appendix B: Retrieval Survey 25 Appendix C: Interviewer Training Manual 37 Appendix D: Final Data Dictionary 54 Appendix E: Weighting and Expansion Plan 72 Appendix F: Recruitment Item Unweighted Frequencies 75 Appendix G: Retrieval Item Unweighted Frequencies 90 Appendix H: Survey Materials 95 Appendix I: GPS Materials 100 Appendix J: Survey Results by MPO 105 Survey Results for Boston MPO (MAPC) 105 Survey Results for Southeastern Massachusetts MPO (SRPEDD) 123 Survey Results for Pioneer Valley MPO (PVPC) 139 Survey Results for Central Massachusetts MPO (CMRPC) 156 Survey Results for Old Colony MPO (OCPC) 172 Survey Results for Merrimack Valley MPO (MVPC) 187 Survey Results for Northern Middlesex MPO (NMCOG) 203 Survey Results for Cape Cod MPO (CCC) 219 Survey Results for Montachusett MPO (MRPC) 235 Survey Results for Berkshire MPO (BRPC) 251 Survey Results for Franklin Transportation Planning Organization (FRCOG) 267 Survey Results for Martha’s Vineyard MPO (MVC) 283 Survey Results for Nantucket MPO (NPEDC) 298 Appendix K: Data Distribution Policy 313 i Massachusetts Travel Survey Final Report Appendices Appendix A: Recruitment Survey INTRO 1 Universe: CELL-PHONE SAMPLE #1- Outgoing Call - Hi - My name is _____. I'm calling on behalf of the Massachusetts Department of Transportation. MassDOT is interviewing households across the state about their travel patterns, and it's important that we include people who have only a cell phone. All answers are kept confidential. Is this a good time to talk? IF THEY SAY NO, IT'S NOT SAFE TO TALK: When can I call you back at this number, or could I call you back at a landline number if that's more convenient for you? (What is the number? When can I call?) IF THEY SAY THIS IS NOT A CELL PHONE, CONTINUE WITH THE SURVEY BRBR IF THEY MENTION COST OF THEIR CELL MINUTES: We will reimburse you $5 to cover the cost of being on your cell phone for the interview. IF ASKED, "HOW DID YOU GET THIS NUMBER?" A computer randomly generated a list of possible phone numbers. We do this because we need to talk to a wide representation of people, with both listed and unlisted phone numbers, including cell phones. IF NEEDED: This call should only take 10-15 minutes for most households. The information we collect is combined with thousands of other households. Your participation in this survey will help MassDOT to make reasonable, cost-effective transportation improvements where they're needed most. INTRO 2 Universe: UNMATCHED SAMPLE #2 –Outgoing Call – Hi, my name is ____________. Thank you for contacting us about the Massachusetts Travel Survey [IF ASKED: conducted on behalf of the Massachusetts Department of Transportation]. The information collected through this study will benefit your community by helping transportation planners more accurately identify transportation needs. If everyone in your household completes the study, your household will receive $25 to thank you for your time. INTRO 2 Universe: REGULAR SAMPLE #3 – Outgoing Call – Hi -I'm calling on behalf of the new Massachusetts Department of Transportation. May I speak with <RFNAM> <RLNAM> or someone age 18 or older? ADULT ON PHONE: MassDOT is interviewing households across the state about their travel patterns. All information collected is strictly confidential. Your participation in this survey will help us to make reasonable, cost-effective improvements where they're needed most. IF THEY MENTION COST OF THEIR CELL MINUTES: We will reimburse you $5 to cover the cost of being on your cell phone for the interview. NEWPH Universe: INT01=KN 59 Is there a different number where I can reach you? 1 Massachusetts Travel Survey Final Report Appendices Knew Telephone Number: TEL01 Universe: INT01=KN 60 What is that number? FORMAT: 999-999-9999 INT12 Universe: INT01=KN 61 We will call you back on this number shortly. Thank you. WRITE DOWN QUESTIONNAIRE NUMBER AND CALLBACK Advanced Letter: LETTR Universe: All 93 Do you remember receiving a letter about this survey? Yes ............................................................................................... 1 No ................................................................................................. 2 DK ................................................................................................ 8 RF ................................................................................................. 9 Regular Transit Use: RIBUS Universe: All 94 Okay, first I need to ask you a few questions to ensure that we are surveying all types of households. Do you or any members of your household use transit at least once a week? Yes ............................................................................................... 1 No ................................................................................................. 2 DK ................................................................................................ 8 RF ................................................................................................. 9 Number of Household Vehicles: HHVEH Universe: All 95 And, how many motor vehicles including motorcycles, mopeds, and RVs are owned, leased, or available for regular use by those who currently live in your household? ENTER NUMBER, RANGE 0-8 NONE ......................................................................................... 00 ONE ........................................................................................... 01 TWO ........................................................................................... 02 THREE ....................................................................................... 03 FOUR ......................................................................................... 04 FIVE ........................................................................................... 05 SIX ............................................................................................. 06 SEVEN ....................................................................................... 07 EIGHT OR MORE..................................................................... 08 DK .............................................................................................. 98 RF ............................................................................................... 99 2 Massachusetts Travel Survey Final Report Appendices Number of Household Vehicles – Refused: INT04 Universe: HHVEH=98 or 99 97 Thank you but without this information, your household will not be eligible to participate in this study. REFUSAL TURN-AROUND: THE NUMBER OF TRIPS MADE BY A HOUSEHOLD IS OFTEN DIRECTLY RELATED TO THE NUMBER OF VEHICLES. PAUSE AND GIVE FINAL OPPORTUNITY FOR RESPONDENT TO ANSWER BEFORE TERMINATING Number of Household Bicycles: HHBIC Universe: All 98 How many bicycles in working condition are available to members of your household? ENTER NUMBER, RANGE 0-8 NONE ......................................................................................... 00 ONE ........................................................................................... 01 TWO ........................................................................................... 02 THREE