March 29, 2024
Survey: Residents rate transportation needs
RIVERSIDE – (INT) – Riverside area residents are speaking out on local transportation issues, and there’s lots on their mind.

They want improved freeway maintenance and construction, increased Metrolink services, expanded bus services, added carpool lanes and improved bike paths.

Congressman Mark Takano organized the transportation and infrastructure survey to better assess the public’s transportation needs.

Snapshot of results:

· 548 residents responded. 70% of respondents were from Riverside, 21% were from Moreno Valley, 8% were from Perris, and 2% were from Jurupa Valley. (Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.)
· The top priority for Riverside, Moreno Valley, and Jurupa Valley was freeway maintenance, while the top priority for Perris was increased public transit.
· The top five issues across the 41st Congressional district were improving freeway maintenance and construction, increasing Metrolink services, expanding bus services, and adding more carpool lanes and improving bike paths.
· Other concerns included increased transit options for the disabled as well as pedestrian and cyclist safety
· 32% of respondents said their total commute was longer than one hour.
· Over 50% said they find themselves in heavy traffic at least five times a week.
· Over 60% rated their commute as unsatisfactory or terrible.
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