Iowa DOT and the Federal Rail Administration are analyzing improvements to regional passenger rail from Chicago, Illinois through Iowa to Omaha, Nebraska. The Study will determine a preferred Chicago to Omaha regional passenger rail route alternative.
This Study will be a major step in assessing the viability of a regional passenger rail system in this highly populated corridor.
Bus
Car
Passenger rail
Plane
I don't know
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Car
Passenger rail
Plane
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Yes
No
Maybe
I Don't Know
Business Travel
Personal Travel
Both
I would not use the service
Yes
No
Not sure
Yes
No
Cost of transportation
Accessibility
Convenience
Cost to taxpayers
Economic development
Job creation
Environmental benefits
Increased travel options
Other (please specify)
For questions 8 and 9, rate importance by checking the appropriate circle.
8. How important are the following elements in selecting a route alternative?
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No opinion
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Moderately
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Moderately
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Moderately
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No opinion
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Moderately
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No opinion
9. If regional passenger rail service were available to you, how important would the following factors be in choosing passenger rail service in place of other modes of travel?
