Question title

How often do you use Sault Ste. Marie Transit Services?

Daily
A few times a week
A few times a month
Rarely
Never
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Question title

What are the reasons you use or would use public transit?

Commuting to work/ school
Running errands
Leisure/ social activities
Cost savings
Environmental impact
I don't use transit
Other
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Question title

What are the most significant barriers preventing you from using public transit more often?

Lack of frequent service
Routes don't go where I need
Long travel times
Unreliable service/ schedule
Cost of fares
Prefer driving/ walking/ biking
Other
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What improvements would encourage you to use transit more often?

More frequent service
Extended service hours (earlier mornings/ later evenings)
Faster and more direct routes
Easier access to bus stops
Improved bus stops/ shelters
Improved reliability and on-time service
Better connections to key destinations
Better information provision (i.e., integration with Google Maps, real-time bus arrival time, etc.)
Cheaper fares
Other
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Question title

What types of transit services should the City prioritize for the future?

More frequent local bus routes
Express or rapid transit service between key points
OnDemand and other flexible transit options
Enhanced accessibility for seniors and people with disabilities
Other
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If Sault Transit services were not available, how would you get to a destination?

Drive myself
Ride with someone else
Not make the trip
Walk
Bicycle
Taxi
Car share
Shuttle
Other
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The City is considering relocating the Downtown Bus Terminal to 111 Huron Street. This will enhance security for transit users, improve operations by having staff and mechanics on site, and realize cost savings. What is your preferred location?

Dennis Street ( keep it at its current location)
111 Huron Street (move it to the bus depot)
I don't have a preferred location
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Why is your preferred location of the Downtown Bus Terminal at Dennis Street (current location) or at Huron Street (at the bus depot)?

Closed for Comments

Question title

What features are important to you regarding a transit terminal?

Pedestrian access and safety
Seating and shelter space
Bus circulation and ease of access
Wayfinding and signage
Service reliability
Accessibility and amenities
Location
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Question title

Do you have any other comments or suggestions regarding the Downtown Bus Terminal and its potential relocation?

Closed for Comments

Question title

How has your experience been with Sault Transit's OnDemand transit service, operating on Saturday and Sunday evenings?

Predominantly positive experience
Predominantly negative experience
I have not used Sault Ste Marie's On-Demand transit service
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Question title

If you've used Sault Ste Marie's OnDemand transit service, please describe why your experience was either positive or negative:

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Question title

How has your experience been with Sault Transit's Parabus service?

Predominantly positive experience
Predominantly negative experience
I have not used Sault Transit's Parabus service
Closed to responses

Question title

If you've used Sault Transit's Parabus service, please describe why your experience was positive or negative:

Closed for Comments

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Do you have any other comments or suggestions on how to improve transit in the city?

Closed for Comments

Question title

Are you presently a post-secondary student at Algoma University or Sault College?

Yes
No
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complete
Phase 1: November 2024 - December 2024

Project initiation and data collection

planned
planned
Phase 2: December 2024 - April 2025

Review of policy, demographics, transit operations, benchmarking, barriers and community engagement. Public Information Session #1

planned
planned
Phase 3: April 2025 - July 2025

Update transit standards, explore Downtown terminal relocation, recommend route designs consider service area expansion. Public Information Session #2

planned
planned
Phase 4: June 2025 - July 2025

Evaluate fleet, staffing, costs, and fare structure, assess specialized transit, and recommend policy and service improvements. 

planned
planned
Phase 5: July 2025 - August 2025

Draft Five-Year Transit Optimization Plan and a Ten-Year High Level Transit Management Plan.