Community Survey for the 2026 Countywide Transportation Plan
Alameda CTC is developing the
2026 Countywide Transportation Plan (CTP)
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four goals
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Please answer the questions below to tell us about how you currently travel and how you think we should advance the CTP goals.
Note:
This survey will take about 5 minutes to complete. Questions marked with an asterisk (*) are required. Please respond to the 8 required questions below. On the next page, you’ll have the option to answer a few demographic questions. If you prefer not to answer a required question, you may select “None of the above".
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1.
What is the ZIP code where you live?
(Required.)
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2.
On average, how often do you do each of the following?
(Required.)
Daily (5–7 days a week)
Frequently (2–4 days a week)
Sometimes (1–7 days a month)
Rarely (less than once a month)
I do not use this mode
I don’t know
Drive alone in your own vehicle
Daily (5–7 days a week)
Frequently (2–4 days a week)
Sometimes (1–7 days a month)
Rarely (less than once a month)
I do not use this mode
I don’t know
Ride a bike, scooter, skateboard, or something similar (manual or electric)
Daily (5–7 days a week)
Frequently (2–4 days a week)
Sometimes (1–7 days a month)
Rarely (less than once a month)
I do not use this mode
I don’t know
Walk, use a wheelchair or something similar
Daily (5–7 days a week)
Frequently (2–4 days a week)
Sometimes (1–7 days a month)
Rarely (less than once a month)
I do not use this mode
I don’t know
Ride public transportation, such as the bus, train, ferry, or BART
Daily (5–7 days a week)
Frequently (2–4 days a week)
Sometimes (1–7 days a month)
Rarely (less than once a month)
I do not use this mode
I don’t know
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3.
We want to make roads safer so people are not seriously hurt or killed in crashes. What do you think are the biggest safety problems? (
Select up to three
)
(Required.)
People driving cars too fast
Different types of road users using the same space on the road, such as people driving and people biking
Not enough protection for people walking or biking, such as unprotected bike lanes or missing sidewalks
Crossings that are not safe for people walking or biking
Not being able to see other people using the road, especially at night
Cars entering local roads from the freeway
Roads and sidewalks that have potholes, bumps, flooding, or are poorly maintained
Other (please share)
None of the above
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4.
Where do you think we should make roads safer first? (
Select up to three
)
(Required.)
On streets where there have been serious or deadly crashes
On streets where lots of cars drive very fast
Near places used by children, older adults, or others who need extra care; like near schools, parks, senior centers or hospitals
In areas with lots of houses
In areas with lots of stores and businesses
Other (please share)
None of the above
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5.
We want to improve transportation for people who have been negatively impacted or less well-served by transportation. How do you think we can do this? (
Select up to three
)
(Required.)
Improve air quality and reduce health problems in communities with the highest pollution
Help people living in areas with limited transportation options and services get to important places like work and school
Work with community groups and leaders to better understand local needs
Build transportation projects, such as new sidewalks or pavement smoothing, in neighborhoods that have not had new projects in a long time
Find ways to reduce transportation costs for people who do not have a lot of money
Other (please share)
None of the above
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6.
We want to help more people choose to walk, bike or take transit instead of driving alone. How do you think we can make this happen? (
Select up to three
)
(Required.)
Build better routes for walking and biking that connect places people live with places people often go, like schools, parks, and stores
Make it safer, easier, and more comfortable to walk or bike to the bus or train
Have buses and trains come more often, be on time, and feel more safe and comfortable
Build more housing and apartments close to large bus stops and train stations
Make bus and train stations more comfortable and easier to use, through signs, lights, bus shelters, and security
Other (please share)
None of the above
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7.
We want to reduce pollution and make the transportation system better at handling effects from climate change. What do you think is most important to make this happen? (
Select up to two
)
(Required.)
Add more trees or parks to cool down neighborhoods and manage rainwater
Reduce traffic without building new lanes through operational improvements
Support electric vehicles, including electric cars, bikes, and scooters
Protect the transportation system from sea level rise through things like seawalls and ways to stop erosion
Other (please share)
None of the above
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8.
We want to help create a strong economy through improving transportation. How do you think we should do this? (
Select up to three
)
(Required.)
Make it easier for trucks and deliveries to get to areas with manufacturing, distribution centers, and warehouses
Update the truck system with roads and facilities that support clean vehicles that reduce air pollution
Plan for more homes and jobs near transit
Make it easier for freight to move through the Port of Oakland and nearby areas
Focus transportation improvements, such as wider sidewalks, in areas where we think more people will live or work in the future
Make it easier for people to get to major job centers and transit stations
Other (please share)
None of the above
