Originally uploaded to the CHS Flickr Pool by jseattle
I must start by stating that this is not an alignment post.
As there is still much hubub when it comes to a preferred alignment, I want to shift focus to a broader topic:
How far is too far when it comes to walking to use the streetcar?
the already-used 4 manhattan blocks was excluded from this poll…. why?
Good point. The point of these poll is to pinpoint the extremes. Most transit riders that I know or have met fall into two groups. Group A will walk a good distance to utilize public transportation. Group B wants it at their doorstep. A bit arbitrarily, 4 blocks was set as a median and was excluded.
In these polls distances are also i two groups. “relatively close” and “a longer distance.” It has been noted in discussions the 3 blocks is the average that anyone wants to travel for public transportation (namely this streetcar). There is not much information on how this average came to be and, even if this is true, it is my belief that with these polls we can gain a better understanding of what everyone (not just transit nerds) would like to expect.
With these polls I plan on making graphical representations. If these polls end up generating enough traction, I will definitely have others in the future in regards to other ridership inquiries.