2015 Active Transportation Survey, Final Report TACK Survey Team Transportation Action Committee Kanata Active TransportationNorth 5/25/2015 Survey, Final Report This Page Intentionally Left Blank Active Transportation Survey, Final Report, May 2015 Page 1 of 128 Authors: David Lee, TACK chairperson David Olson, TACK John Neale, TACK Sefton Haisz, TACK Acknowledgements: The Transportation Action Committee Kanata (TACK) North, would like to acknowledge the following people for their valuable contributions to this survey project: Councillor Marianne Wilkinson, City of Ottawa, Ward 4 Karrie Turner, Councillor's Assistant to Councillor Wilkinson, City of Ottawa, Ward 4, In addition, recognition is extended to all Kanata residents who took part in the pilot survey and in the May 2015 Active Transportation Survey. Disclaimer: The information presented in this report is an information source only. TACK makes no representation or warranties about the accuracy or completeness of any information contained in this report. TACK disclaims all responsibilities for the information and liability for any loss, damage, expense and cost arising from any inaccurate information for any reason. The information may be used freely or reproduced provided the information is properly acknowledged. For more information contact: Councillor Marianne Wilkinson 110 Laurier avenue west Ottawa, Ontario K1P 1J1 Canada E-mail: [email protected] Tel.: (613) 580-2474 Fax.: (613) 580-2514 Active Transportation Survey, Final Report, May 2015 Page 2 of 128 Active Transportation Survey, Final Report, May 2015 Page 3 of 128 About Transportation Action Committee Kanata (TACK) North The Transportation Action Committee Kanata (TACK) North is a dedicated group of volunteers formed in 2014 by Councillor Marianne Wilkinson as a quasi-independent organization which reviews the transportation needs of Kanata North residents and advocates on behalf of these residents. In cooperation with various city of Ottawa departments, the Committee makes sound recommendations to the Ward Councillor regarding specific aspects of transportation within the boundaries of Kanata North (Ward 4). The aim of TACK is to foster a quality of service that benefits all residents who are users of bus transit, cycling, sidewalks (pedestrians), and roads as their modes of transportation. TACK meets monthly to discuss a wide range of transportation topics and concerns of Kanata North residents. As our communities grows, Kanata North needs to invest significant energy to ensure that we have a comprehensive transportation infrastructure strategy that provides an affordable and accessible transportation option that benefits all residents today and in the future. They include seamless interconnections to all modes of services while maintaining a quality of lifestyle that is truly Canadian. TACK, through the formation of partnerships with the public and business will promote: Reliability of service so as to ease travel to, from and within the community Continuous improvement of all forms of safe transportation Reduction of traffic congestion by increasing transit ridership or alternate modes of transportation Conservation of energy though the use of SMART transportation modes that protect our environment and are sustainable in the future Enhancement of our community, so that they are safe and a desirable place to live, work, and visit Inclusion of all residents young and old, able and disable, tenants, homeowners and business Good governance through the TACK Terms of Reference Active Transportation Survey, Final Report, May 2015 Page 4 of 128 This Page Intentionally Left Blank Active Transportation Survey, Final Report, May 2015 Page 5 of 128 Table of Contents Authors: ................................................................................................................ 2 Acknowledgements: .............................................................................................. 2 Disclaimer: ............................................................................................................ 2 For more information contact: ............................................................................... 2 About Transportation Action Committee Kanata (TACK) North ............................ 4 Table of Contents .................................................................................................. 6 ABSTRACT ........................................................................................................... 9 1. INTRODUCTION .......................................................................................... 10 2. Survey approach .......................................................................................... 12 3. Survey results ............................................................................................... 15 4. Discussions .................................................................................................. 54 5. Conclusions and recommendations ............................................................. 55 6. References ................................................................................................... 61 7. Appendices................................................................................................... 62 Appendix A ......................................................................................................... 62 Appendix B ......................................................................................................... 74 Active Transportation Survey, Final Report, May 2015 Page 6 of 128 Table of Figures Figure 1, Kanata North, Ward 4 .......................................................................... 11 Figure 2, Survey planning [1] .............................................................................. 12 Figure 3, Methods of transportation, percentage and number ............................ 15 Figure 4, Method of transportation, normalized percentage ................................ 16 Figure 5, Car or light truck (one person), percentage and number ..................... 17 Figure 6, Car or light truck (two or more persons), percentage and number ....... 18 Figure 7, Public transit, percentage and number ................................................ 18 Figure 8, Bicycle, percentage and number ......................................................... 19 Figure 9, Walking, percentage and number ........................................................ 19 Figure 10, Jogging, percentage and number ...................................................... 20 Figure 11, skateboarding, percentage and number ............................................ 20 Figure 12, in-line skating, percentage and number ............................................. 21 Figure 13, Para-Transpo, percentage and number ............................................. 21 Figure 14, taxi, percentage and number ............................................................. 22 Figure 15, private bus or shuttle, percentage and number .................................. 22 Figure 16, others, percentage and number ......................................................... 23 Figure 17, transportation category, table ............................................................ 24 Figure 18, transportation category, responses .................................................... 24 Figure 19, transportation relative to public transit, percentage ........................... 25 Figure 20, reason for travelling, percentage and number ................................... 26 Figure 21, main suggestions for improvement, percentage and number ............ 27 Figure 22, would you cycle more often, percentage and number ....................... 28 Figure 23, number of purposed increased trips .................................................. 28 Figure 24, decreased car trips, percentage and number .................................... 29 Figure 25, number of purposed decreased trips ................................................. 30 Figure 26, reasons as a pedestrian, percentage and number ............................. 31 Figure 27, main concerns, percentage and number............................................ 32 Figure 28, would you increase walking, jogging, percentage and number .......... 34 Figure 29, ............................................................................................................ 34 Figure 30, decrease number of trips, percentage and number ........................... 35 Figure 31, would decrease number of trips ......................................................... 35 Figure 32, why use public transit, percentage and number ................................. 36 Figure 33, what are your main concerns, percentages and number ................... 37 Figure 34, would you increase public transits, percentage and number ............. 38 Figure 35, decrease car trips, percentage and number ..................................... 39 Figure 36, active transportation contributes to my quality of life, percentage and number ................................................................................................................ 40 Figure 37, dedicated lanes for buses and HOV .................................................. 41 Figure 38, satisfaction with OC Transpo, percentage and number ..................... 42 Figure 39, dedicated lanes, percentage and number .......................................... 43 Figure 40, current status, percentage and number