Public Transportation Community Survey

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Aug 25, 2025

Public Transportation Community Survey

Disability Rights California would like your input on accessible public transportation options in your community. We also want to know the barriers you encounter and some ways to improve the transportation system in your local community. The data we collect will be confidential and will be used to develop an advocacy strategy to potentially improve transportation for people with disabilities. Please answer this survey to the best of your ability if you need reasonable accommodations, please contact Bhumit Shah or Sandra Aldana at Bhumit.Shah@disabilityrightsca.org or (800) 776-5746. Thank you for your time and consideration.

Completed surveys and data will be kept confidential. Only the researchers will know how you answered the survey questions. Your name will not be used in any reports. 

 

Please tell us about yourself so we know who’s interested in public transportation.

I am a
What type of disability do you have? (choose the closest option) What is your disability (open ended)
What is your race/ethnicity
Do you qualify for social services?
If yes (choose all that apply)
If no (choose all that apply)

Experiences with Public Transportation

The next few questions will be about your use of public transportation. Please answer if you’ve had transportation training but do not use public transportation.

Do you use public transportation to access your community?
If yes (choose all that apply)
If no (choose all that apply)
Is public transportation available and accessible in your community?
If yes (choose all that apply)
If no (choose all that apply)
Do you encounter difficulties accessing your community related to your ability to use transportation services?
What challenges do you face when accessing public transportation?
What are some solutions to addressing barriers when it comes to public transportation when it comes to people with disabilities?
Would you be more likely to access your community if transportation was affordable and accessible?
Do you find transportation to limit your activities in the following areas (Check all that apply)
Are you interested in working on policy changes for more accessible and affordable public transportation in California? If YES, please provide your contact information