Imagine Greater Tucson 2010-11 Phase I Community Conversation and Survey Statements Related to Variety of convenient transportation options for everyone, including an expanded regional mass transit system

1	9+% sales tax, millions spent on Rio Neuvo with nothing to show for it, police cutbacks, roads in ill-repair; no convenient parking downtown; restaurants closed on Sunday when I went to an event at the Temple of Music & Arts; the city is on a downward spiral!
3	A better public transit system
4	A better transit system
5	A good public transit system is good for all
6	A good public transport is a part and parcel of growing development of any city. i do not expect Tuscon to turn New York overnight but i do hope that Tuscon will have much better public transit system than what it has today.
7	A high speed rail system that starts at the Port of Entry in Lukeville, with stops in Tucson, Phoenix, Flagstaff and the Grand Canyon. Ideally it would also go on to Las Vegas.
8	A light rail system
9	A lot of Tucson is not connected to public transporatation. My nearest bus is 2 miles away.
10	A metro train would really increase the livability of the area and enhance walking, decrease pollution
11	A transit system like the rail in Phoenix... It would cut down on traffic. It would serve people better than the freeway.
12	ACCESSABLE MASS TRANSIT FOR OUTLYING COMMUNITIES
13	Abandon the fixed route trolley programs
14	Access to services � transit, rural road maintenance
15	Access to services, to recreation, to educational institutions - should all be a high value. SunTrans is not the ONLY solution. Investments should be committed to mutliple forms of public transportation that reduces conjestion on our streets
16	Accessible public transportation
17	Accessible, realiable public transporation so I could use my car less
18	Add Green rail (mass transit)
19	Add a bus route on Columbus Blvd
20	Add a light rail system
21	Add more mass transit
22	Add more public transportation
23	Addition of light rail
24	Adequate infrastructure will reduce pollution and traffic jams; it is essential to creating an adequate transit system for people without cars.
25	After a few years of being in Tucson without, I finally had to buy a car to get around. As population expands, more cars will only mean more congestion/wider roads. Clean, safe, convenient mass transit would free up lanes of cars, and prevent air pollution. More dedicated bike streets would help, too.
26	After moving here, I didn't have a car available to me and was able to get just about anywhere I wanted to go by bus--rode Sun Tran for 12 years and made super friends!! I know this will only improve with the vision of transportation in the future.
27	Air quality is important so we need to improve mass transit options - a light rail system would be fabulous. Phoenix has one, Albuquerque has one that goes all the way to Santa Fe - it can be done.
28	Allow people to move about the community more easily for both work and cultural activities and ease traffic congestion for everyone. Lack of transit makes too many people car dependent and is isolating and harmful to the natural beauty of the area.
29	Almost everything is available by public transit.
30	Alternate modes. We need better transit, rail.
31	Alternative Transportation
32	Alternative transportation
33	Alternative transportation - more light rail, electric cars, platinum status as a cycling community. Lots of pedestrian space downtown, arts warehouse district full of artists, nurturing our successes in optics and other industries, being aggressive about bringing high paying jobs to town, supportive of arts and small businesses, green economies.
34	Although I don't want Tucson to become a mini-LA (think Phoenix), the local surface roads we have need repair and updating and there needs to be some serious consideration of a cross-town or 'around' the city (think 101) option.
35	Although our public transportation options aren't as bad as some places I have been, there are many areas of the greater Tucson area that doesn't have any form of public transportation.
36	Although we are not plagued by highways. I see Tucson in the far future in which metro lines will be possible; begining with a metro line running from downtown going down broadyway and another going north on Oracle.
37	Another option is to add a circle highway around Tucson, like Washington DC has.
38	Anyone that goes to Europe or New York knows how great public transit can be
39	Around certain bus areas the plants get out of control so does the trash and just the wear down of certain benches
40	As I age I would much prefer an option to ,y personal automobile
41	As a college student without a car, it is really difficult to get art supplies and learn about Tucson. The bus system isn't very reliable or consistent
42	As a student, I found it really inconvenient not to have a car. I've tried to bike, or ride the bus, but both are inconvenient.
43	As good as Sun Tran is, there is room for improvement in terms of rapid transit and transportation options to Phoenix and area airports.
44	As someone who would rather not drive, the fact that a car is necessary in Tucson is disheartening. There do not seem to be very good alternatives - there aren't enough bus routes, no light rail, etc. Tucson is not a small city anymore, although it likes to think it is. We need to take a good look at how we're developing and make smart investments in infrastructure, and I hope a good mass transit system is one of them (not just freeways).
45	As we grow, it's going to take longer to get everywhere. Buses, bike lanes, carpools only do so much. No one wants a freeway--maybe major E/W roads could be one way with coordinated lights?
46	At first I only though of auto and still would like to see a parkway, but now I'm interested to see effective mass transit too. It's going to be tough, with the geography we cover
47	Automobiles are quite an abomination (yes I own one too). They pollute the atmosphere leading to global warming, pollute our lungs leading to cancer and respiratory disease, and cost millions to support the roadway infrastructure. Tucson is a sunbelt city and there should be hundreds of thousands of people bicycling, bussing, using light rail, and riding motor scooters around this town. I've seen this occurring in dozens of other cities around the world. There's little reason why Tucson can't lead the way here in the USA.
48	Availability of public transportation
49	BETTER TRANSIT SYSTEM
50	Basically it currently sucks. lower the price, increase hours of operation and frequency of service. other cities that have done this actually found that it improved things, brought in more revenue.
51	Because I get around on the bus
52	Because I have no car
53	Because I'm disabled and it's hard to get around. The transportation sucks - the disabled people (when there are 2-3 riding together) take up lots of space and the standard for being a driver is low
54	Because if my car breaks down at least I can catch a bus and get there. Walgreens, Fry's, and pizza/hamburgers are all close
55	Because it is the way Western cities have grown � no need for public transportation
56	Because the bus gets me around everywhere I need to go and is always on time
57	Because the majority of people finish work around 7:00 p.m.
58	Because the public transportation stops early while people may still be in class or at work on campus late and have no way home
59	Because we want to get around and get to our meetings in time
60	Better 24/7 bus route for students
61	Better Public Transportation
62	Better coordination of transit- make sure it reached outlying areas (there is a lot out there)
63	Better for community/environment
64	Better late night/early morning bus service
65	Better mass transit
66	Better mass transit (even things like bus shelters with SHADE), better and more bike/walking paths...basically just amenities to encourage Tucsonans to get out of their cars, be greener and healthier! I'd like to be able to get out of MY car, but feel there are too many stumbling blocks!
67	Better mass transit - less traffic and more use of public transit
68	Better mass transit.
69	Better mass transportation system
70	Better promotion to increase use of transit systems
71	Better pubic transportation
72	Better public transit
73	Better public transit and community feeling
74	Better public transit.
75	Better public transporation
76	Better public transport
77	Better public transport and more bike paths around town
78	Better public transport in the city
79	Better public transport systems
80	Better public transportation
81	Better public transportation - light, fast rail. Make Tucson like Portland. our busses are not very good, they are ugly and they don't run to the suburbs frequently enough.
82	Better public transportation - put in the train! Parking for cycles/scooters downtown
83	Better public transportation and more options accessable to all areas of town including Vail, Green Valley, Sahuarita and Catalina.
84	Better public transportation is also an air quality issue
85	Better public transportation system.
86	Better public transportation throughout.
87	Better public transportation, especially something that goes east to west. Light rail, something like that. Also low cost or free.
88	Better public transportion
89	Better regional mass transit
90	Better regional public transportation
91	Better scheduling of public transportation
92	Better system of public transportation
93	Better tourism if better public transportation
94	Better transit options (not automobile)
95	Better transit options (other than automobile)
96	Better transportation (a street car doesn't count)
97	Better transportation - buses, shuttle buses, bike lanes and driver training to include bicycle awareness
98	Better transportation options.
99	Better transportation within the city (lightrail, etc.) could improve the opportunities for businesses within our region.
100	Better/more public transportation
101	Bikes, walking, buses
102	Bring in Light Rail!
103	Broadway, Speedway, 22nd, Oracle- some rapid transit going to major employment and entertainment/tourist centers (UA, Downtown, Ratheon, airport, malls). Think San Francisco, Washington D.C. area...
104	Build a light rail system.
105	Build bicycle boulevards, continue to retrofit sidewalks in the urban core, and provide a robust public transit system.
106	Building new freeways is NOT the answer. Light rail is a far better option. I have traveled to other cities that use light rail transport and it WORKS. We need to reduce the congestion and number of cars on the roads, not sell more cars. A light rail transit system, with satellite parking lots and connections to existing bus lines is very important for our air quality and our future.
107	Bus System
108	Bus and public transport
109	Bus route
110	Bus routes
111	Bus routes 8 and 5
112	Bus schedule
113	Bus service
114	Bus stations and stops are not use friendly
115	Bus stops
116	Bus system
117	Bus system and other public transport doesn't serve the largest geographic areas affected by popoulation expansion (north, northwest Pima County, southeast (Vail), Sahuartia, Green Valley
118	Bus system could be soooooo much better (with some money). some routes are great, but most have weird schedules the buses don't meet well. it's also hard to figure out the routes. why do cities many times our size handle this?
119	Bus systems
120	Buses
121	Buses - city transportation
122	Buses are too slow, not frequent enough on Saturday/Sunday. They take too long
123	Buses aren't convenient, won't attract use
124	Buses, perhaps even rail access would better improve traffic in the area if routes were accessible to the greater Tucson area and provided enough times to accomodate multiple business commuters.
125	Busses don't serve well people living in the foothills. Also, we need high speed rail service to Phoenix.
126	Buy small buses or vans to transport small numbers of people but don't cut the routes
127	By creating a series of dense villages usable public transportation could be feasible and would increase walkability of villages and encourage more clearly identifiable neighborhoods that are economically viable, not just a collection of houses but a self-sustaining economic hub. Change development standards to allow for true muli-use development patterns.
128	Can they make it more friendly, like newer bus for more frequent and highly used routes, cleaner vehicle, fewer roads, more bike lanes, more pedestrian friendly areas. more family oriented night life.
129	Can't go anywhere on the bus functionally unless it is simply down one street.
130	Caps are on purpose there : ) Bus schedules are very limited in times, stops and distance. Many 'working class' folk can't use the bus system because it would take multiple transfers, or over 1.5 hours, or a long walk after the last stop to get to work. More people would use the system, saving traffic and air, if the system was designed for the users that need it. I am not sure why the system is limited. Maybe the working class were never asked what they needed? I own a car, but I came from a large city with a great bus system and a train. I don't expect an underground to be installed, but for goodness sake - how a about a bus system that works?
131	Change the layout of public transportation and pedestrian crossings (build bridges for the mid-block crosswalks to cut down on fatalities and accidents
132	Cheaper bus fair for the area youth
133	Close to the bus station (Rondstadt)
134	Coming from Dallas, highways made a vast improvement on getting from place to place, even with congestion during rush hour. North and East Tucson desperately need some option for faster transportation as the areas continue to develop. Other options, such as buses, would be welcome as well.
135	Commitment to effective mass transit
136	Community transportation
137	Commutes are long, waste gas. Sun tran is inefficient with empty buses. Portland model would be good to look at re - smaller buses. cross town freeway does need to be invested in but the neighborhood groups (see above) prevent that. RTA is a farce despite community involvement. e.g. why is houghton going to be a four lane road instead of a freeway/state route? opportune time to pick up the land on either side of the arterial (federal and private) and build a freeway. Think forward not present time. As for mass transist eg. trains, subway, light rail Tucson does not have the population to support that need but that should not prevent the city from long range planning e.g. rezoning land, build parks where depots will be, for the eventuality of that need
138	Commutes from the East Side to downtown are very long and this stops people from checking things out. I don't think freeways are the answer though. However a series of grade-separated intersections along the broadway corridor would eliminate stop and go travel without the cost and damage a crosstown freeway would. Light-rail along Broadway would be nice too.
139	Compared to east coast cities Tucson is a nightmare to get around by public transportation. I often help to coordinate small conferences in Tucson - one of the largest complaints from our attendees is that they can't get around the city. I have to agree.
140	Complete and expand the streetcar system
141	Complete modern streetcar
142	Control the traffic. Need usable public transportation
143	Convenience is very much of personal importance to me. I do not like to commute, therefore I live where it is convenient for me to do the things I like to do in Tucson.
144	Cost of public transportation is high. We like our freedom and driving. We need to recognize we're not an East Coast city
145	Could use more public transportation
146	Create a climate where the use of mass transit is the norm, not the exception. A trolly is not enough, planning for high-speed rail to Phx and cross town should commence now.
147	Create an effective mass transit system
148	Create more opportunities for functional and efficient mass transportation like lightrail, trains, subways, etc. Create safer opportunities to ride a bike. Put less emphasis on cars. But if cars are emphasized then build freeways in Tucson, so cars and gas can be used efficiently.
149	Creating and building efficient public transit is key to reducing the carbon footprint of Tucson. Improved public transportation can reduce the clog of traffic in our streets and reduce the consumption of oil. A light rail between here and Phoenix is a necessity to propel us into the future and help turn Arizona into the state to emulate.
150	Cross town and up and down the county need probably a light rail rail system for environmental as well as practical consideration
151	Cross town commuter rail. How could Phoenix beat us on this one. We also need a rail to Phoenix!
152	Cross town traffic flow needs to be better planned, more public transportation
153	Current transportation not sustainable too many vehicles, not enough conventional mass transit alternatives
154	Cycling in Tucson is dangerous since the bike routes are unclear and often bike lanes disappear at busy intersections. Clear paths to connect throughout Tucson should be available to allow for commuters to have bicycles as a safe option for transportation.
155	Decent public transportation
156	Delete new light rail system and support fire and police
157	Denser central development will make it easier and more attractive for more people (including me) to walk, bike, or take public transportation to shopping, entertainment, and recreation.
158	Develop integrated planning for development and mass transit
159	Develop mass transit
160	Difficult to get around town. Bad for the environment. Students should be required to ride school buses, only in special circumstances should parents drive them to school.
161	Distance between areas of Tucson/No public transport
162	Don't use it or need it, but maybe would if it was quicker and more efficient
163	Downtown and the UofA are accessible by bus
164	Drive to work - no public transportation available Travel outside of AZ for work
165	Driving is a very important part of moving around Tucson, whether by bus, car, bike, or otherwise
166	Driving is easier in a small town. I grew up in Sierra Vista and like Tucson for the variety of options available for entertainment and education.
167	Driving us getting expensive and service is not available in the north
168	EVERY ELECTED PERSON SHOULD BE REQUIRED TO USE BUS SERVICE TO GET TO WORK FROM HOME ON THEIR OWN AT LEAST EVERY OTHER MONTH. THEY SHOULD HAVE NO MORE FREE BENNIES THAN JOE OR JANE Q PUBLIC GETS.
169	Ease of transportation, mobility for residents and school children alike
170	Easily accessed good bus system and disabled (Van Tran)
171	East West & North South Trolly corridors terminating at the Downtown bus depot.
172	Effecient and effective public transportation
173	Efficient public transportation would encourage more people to use it and help with pollution and traffic issues thru out the city.
174	Electric rail system through city
175	Electric trams to replace some buses.
176	Equity, public transit helps those that can't afford a car
177	Especially downtown, lets transform the rondstat bus terminal into an outdoor plaza and performance venue. submerge the stone speedway intersection and expand the park to 3 corners servicing students and downtown. encourage food carts and bike parking.
178	Even though I live on the fringes, I'd like it to be easier to get around town without using my car as well
179	Even though I love that fact that Tucson is laid back (see response in #1) I still wish downtown had more consistent energy. I've heard it said often before but Denver is a great example of what I am referring to. Event Phoenix is moving ahead of Tucson in terms of their downtown! Light rail, public art, universities, housing, restaurants, shops - it's a great mix that Tucson would benefit from.
180	Even though we have escaped the strangulation of freeways, we are still car bound. We publically support car travel ('free' streets and parking) and do not support alternatives. If you go out to dinner at a nice restaurant and have a glass of wine and you drive home, you are at risk for DUI. And your only alternative is to take a taxi. Where is the bus system? Develop an effective rapid bus system with local feeder routes. Work with the other public transportation system, the school buses! If there was one effective public transportation system including the resouces currently spent on Suntran and the school busses, we would have a great alternative...and keep providing those bike lanes for those of us who what to stay fit while we get around instead of driving to the gym!
181	Every great city has a multitude of mass/public transit options. New York, Chicago, San Francisco, etc. Whether you're a visitor or a resident, the ability to enjoy a city is directly correlated to the ability to access it easily. Cars are for moving about small towns, extended trips, and insulating youself from others; cities--and the people who love them-- deserve public transit. Cities are the people who live there. Public transit allows us to mix with our neighbors, learn from our neighbors, become less afraid of our neighbors. Chicago is not Chicago without the El. New York is not New York without its subways. San Francisco is not San Francisco without its street cars and the Muni/BART. If we had more public transit options, I venture to say we would have less animosity and more compassion in Tucson. And less pollution, gridlock, and rage.
182	Every time I fly out of Tucson I thank my lucky stars that I'm not leaving from Phoenix. TIA is a great airport - it's close, convenient, and - since the new look - is actually somewhat of a destination itself. I wish they had more direct flights but, even so, I love TIA! (no, I am not a TIA employee - I really just appreciate convenient transportation options!)
183	Everyone I know that doesn't live downtown doesn't bother to get downtown. It's a pain to drive, find parking and then pay for parking. It would be nice to have an effective 'park and ride' system tied in with mass transit to make traveling into the downtown area more accessible. If this is readily available, making this information available would be helpful.
184	Expand Trolly Lines
185	Expand the local Bus system to include outlying areas.
186	Expense of train is a concern; maybe federal government?
187	Extend the hours of operation for people who rely on public transportation. offer different types of of transporttion not just Sun Tran.
188	Fast transit' along major street corridors
189	Fewer cars on the road - more appeal of public transportation
190	Finally decide where to put the new Greyhound station. I would be convient for the passenger if the new station was located close to the train station and the downtown local bus tranfer station.
191	Finish then expand street car.
192	First off, we need a light rail system along the most obvious corridors (Oracle, Grant, Speedway, Broadway, 22nd, South 6th). We also need a good bus system, where buses make stops at least every quarter of an hour. Further, we need a good bike-path system where there are obvious corridors across town and where there are bike paths separated from automobile traffic.
193	For all the costs associate with trying to put mass transit into an existing constricted transportation infrastructure - a subway could be built without disruption of any existing land uses.
194	For long-term sustainability, we should be focusing on development close in to Tucson rather than increasing traffic by developing on the margins of the metropolitan area. Alternately, we need to find ways to serve the transportation needs of individuals living on the periphery that don't require personal automobiles.
195	Functional public transportation
196	GET RID OF THE SO CALL STREET CAR
197	Get UA Downtown too, gather all resources into a small, dense, collaborative downtown space and connect that to high-speed rail to PHX.
198	Get away from cars for environmental reasons, make the transit system work better
199	Get downtown going and trolley car in place
200	Get rid of the modern trolley project.
201	Get rid of the streetcar - change it to a real people mover system
202	Get very serious about mass transit
203	Getting cars off the road and getting the air cleaner. Less stress, less pollution, easier commuting.
204	Getting stopped behind a bus is very frustrating and can be dangerous
205	Given Tucson's climate, it is possible to ride you rbike most every day. I wish there were more off the street bike avenues/lanes/paths. This would really contribute to my quality of life. Biking is great you can meet many of your transportion needs in this climate and get good exercise and enjoymentat the same time. I ride my bike to work and to do many of my errands, but, the biggest obstacle to doing more is safety and and the availability of convenient, safe bike routes.
206	Given our ideal climate, we should be developing alternate forms of transportation. Walkways, bike trails, light rail, improved bus system
207	Going across town is a problem for my husband in his realty business and for visiting our family on the other side of town. and getting airport options to fly to see the rest of our family is also very important to us
208	Good public transportation
209	Good public transportation that includes outer-lying areas would make Tucson a much more livable and sustainable city. We have many wonderful cultural and natural resources, but it's polluting and expensive to get to them.
210	Great manners on public buses (folks standing up when others need to sit, folks holding doors helping elders and disabled)
211	Greater access
212	Green transportation (personal and public)
213	Green, protect our environment and all of life.
214	Greyhound bus station
215	HAVE A BETTER TRANSIT SERVICE
216	Hard for people to take a job because public transit won't get you there or it is limited. There are too many transfers
217	Hard to get around, need light rail...
218	Hate being exposed to so much pollution from cars when I am biking on main roads and increasing my breathing due to the workout. Add more bus routes downtown that are shorter but run more frequently
219	Have to drive half the distance to work to catch a bus...not worth it.
220	Having lived in DC, I learned the value and convenience of public transportation. How wonderful it would be to, at minimum, have an east/west and north/south light rail system. Kolb to Silverbell and Ina to 22nd.
221	Having public transportation
222	Having the ability to bicycle, walk and use public transit makes me healthier, happier, and saves me money. It is important the region focuses on alternative modes of transportation for the livability and quality of life it offers.
223	Helps reduce the stress of driving in congested traffic. Gets me to work on time reliably.
224	Hi Speed Rail to Phoenix
225	High speed rail to PHX
226	High speed rail to Phoenix
227	High speed train connection to Phoenix
228	High-speed rail to connect through Chandler into Phoenix. A East-West traffic solution in the city.
229	Hours of public transportation
230	I HATE commuting; Tucson is so spread-out that efficient public transportation should be more readily available as should more parkways/highways to move across town east/west and north/south. Fortunately, I live in mid-town, but not all my friends and family do:)
231	I am disabled and cannot afford a car. My daughter live far S.E. and now I can get there by bus or Van Tran
232	I am excited about the street car and feel that this is an excellent direction to move in... making our communities more livable and walkable is one reason i love Tucson and would like to see this focus continue
233	I am hoping that the Streetcar ties Downtown and the U of A together in a way that spurs development and creates a destination that allows us to eat, drink and have fun. Fun for adults and family.
234	I am not in favor of foisting things on people who don't want them, and so if Tucsonans aren't worried about their public schools, public transportation, and local university budgets, then I guess it's their money and they have the right to keep it. But do they really not care? When I think about the kind of community I would most want to live in, it is one where investments have been made in education and social conveniences -- not because political entrepreneurs have externalized costs onto the general public, or because a small, left-leaning segment of the population has taken over the government purse strings, but rather because that's the sort of place we all want to call home.
235	I am now and elder and am partially disabled. Being low income I cannot afford taxis. I do not go anyplace now except to medical appointments and grocery shopping because of a lack of transportation. I am cut off from festivals, artistic events, concerts, etc. because I can not get there. We need small SUV's for door-to-door transportation. The Sun Van is okay, but you have to wait too long if you don't know your exact departure time.
236	I am troubled that our community is so reliant on the automobile for transportation. It causes air pollution, stress (all those traffic jams!), safety concerns (no pedestrian eyes on the street as well as many auto crashes), and is a public health issue (not enough walking!!!). A major problem is underfunded multi-modal transit options. Our community needs to start giving greater priority to mixed use, higher density infill developments, walkable communities, more sidewalks, bus pullouts, shade trees, more regional bus lines, bikeways, bike lanes, and greater frequency of bus arrivals/departures.
237	I believe a vibrant downtown is vital to a vibrant city. The west side museum projects and mission gardens, nice hotels in the city center, affordable housing, nurturing small businesses, adding the light rail will enhance the recent successes of downtown.
238	I car pool when I can, but I'd prefer my city had clean, efficient, admired and utilized public transportation, even up in the major streets of the foothills and most certainly out to the airport..
239	I care about maintaining air quality and want to make our streets usable to all modes of transportation (besides vehicles).
240	I didn't realize I'd be able to write more here. Again, great cities have public transportation option. Without that, we're just a collection of strip malls, department stores, and outlet stores that you could find anywhere else in America. Don't knock public transit's ability to change a city until you've lived somewhere where it's already happened.
241	I dislike driving but often the bus doesn't come frequently enough to the places I need to go.
242	I dislike the lack of public transportation options....would love a light rail or some other option....too many cars on surface streets
243	I do not every want to see a highway through the city, even if many think it will help. It will only take away the view. We need more up to date transporation modes like a light way train on Speedway and Oracle to help more people commute than using cars.
244	I do not like that the bus does not run 24 hours
245	I do not like that we HAVE no other options than surface streets to traverse the city. We are now over a million population--some people still think we are a small towna nd we will soon choke on our own emissions. We need freeways to deal with traffic now and into the future---we cannot sustain our population base without building freeways!
246	I do not mean bike paths, trolley (as dumb a project as Tucson has ever planned) or walking paths. Provide better roads for 98% of the population that use automobiles.
247	I don't drive and use Sun Tran to get to and from work
248	I don't feel safe riding the buses and they don't have schedules or stops that work for me. I worked it out once and my commute to work would require 2 transfers and take 2 hours one way. That's unacceptable. Also, consider a E-purse system like the one implemented on buses in King County Washington (ORCA) so exact change isn't needed to ride the bus.
249	I don't have hours to commute by public transportation. Public transportation in Tucson is impractical.
250	I don't like to go downtown so why should I have to pay for a trolley?
251	I don't see well at night. i don't like to drive. Want creative ways to get to/from bus stops so I don't have to walk a long ways from bus stop to destination.
252	I drive all the way in from Catalina to downtown every day and would love to take light rail down Oracle.
253	I enjoy walking, and want to walk everywhere I go, or take short public transportation rides. Like being with various people on the streets away from heavy car traffic areas - many quaint and unique places to spend tie in.
254	I had always thought that you have to be tough to take public transportation - it's good to hear that it is actually nice on the bus
255	I hate being stuck in traffic. I would like to have more opportunities to ride public transportation, or urban trails
256	I hate having to rely on my car all the time. More types of public transport is needed. Buses are close by but the routes don't take me where I need to go without a long ride to a transfer station first. Buses are not suitable for all types of transport activities either. It would be nice to be able to go out for an evening and not have to worry about parking and related cots. Perhaps have a drink too and not have to worry about it.
257	I hate having to wait a half an hour for the bus
258	I hate that I have to drive my car to work.
259	I hate to see us polluting the air with so many cars on the roads...traffic congestion is bad for the lungs, and bad for the nerves! If we have to cross town to reach our daily destinations, why can't we have frequent and reliable public transportation?
260	I have never lived in a place that sooooo promotes driving cars. Knocking down buildings and potentially closing businesses to repeatedly widen streets is stupid. Congested streets + competitive public transportation fares + good bike lanes = less car traffic.
261	I have seen the bus system finally grow in Oro Valley but it is still difficult to use the bus because it only comes 3 times in the AM and 3 times in the PM.
262	I have to sit and watch while projects become defunct (Rio Nuevo). While other projects seem to gather attention (like a light rail from UMC to downtown???).
263	I know it's not as bad as other places, but I moved here 51 years ago, so it's bad now. Solutions include grade-separated interchanges, non-bus mass transit, more 3rd street-style bike routes.
264	I know its difficult with the population sprawl, but I wish there was a way to make tucson public transportation an ecological alternative to driving a car instead of a last resort for transportation
265	I know they're working on it, but I'm not sure the long-range plan will improve things like Campbell at 4:30. Light rail between here and Phoenix would be great!
266	I like that we have Sun Tran Bus
267	I like the fact that outside of narrow peak periods (and perhaps when the snowbirds are here in force) it's easy to drive most places in under 10 minutes, there's lots of free and convenient parking
268	I like to ride on the bus or train and would prefer to do that other than driving.
269	I live central/east side. It would be great to jump on a train (light rail?) that would quickly and efficiently take me to shows or restaurants at the university or downtown.
270	I live in what I consider the core of the city of Tucson. I don't generally have to deal with the sprawling mass that it has become. Everything I want or need is there and getting around in it is easy. It would be nicer with effective public transportation, but it is OK.
271	I look forward to the modern streetcar. I also anticipate a future where gasoline costs $5 or more per gallon. Only then will anyone pay attention.
272	I looked into taking the bus when gas had gone over $3 a gallon but because there wasn't a close enough starting point I gave up and actually started carpooling with others that work at TMC.
273	I love riding trains - It's wonderful and there are no pat downs
274	I love the annual/weekly Events in the Tucson community including the All Souls Procession, The Tucson Rodeo, Tuesday Night Bike Rides, $3 Movie nights at Gallagher Theater at the U of A, Pops Under the Stars, and others. I feel very proud that these events are in my community and I often have visitors come from out of town specifically to attend these events. They are a great opportunity to connect with the community and the city offers great transportation (shuttles/buses etc) to these events.
275	I moved from an area that had 4.5 dollar an hour parking, so the days i cant ride the bus i feel i can stay downtown a little longer after work and experience the businesses
276	I now work resettling refugees. Very often a refugee's first job is at a restaurant. The buses don't run late (or early weekends) meaning refugees must bicycle home many miles late at night. A few months ago a carload of drunks hit a refugee in the head with a rock when leaving his late-night job downtown.
277	I prefer to walk or ride the bus rather than use my car. The bus service at night is awful.
278	I presently ride an express bus. It's good, but limits me to a couple of times each week day and no weekend trips. A lot can be done to improve public transportation.
279	I realize that the current infrastructure of both housing and roads in the Tucson region makes many alternative transportation options difficult if not impossible for many. However, over time as redevelopment occurs, mixed-use development, densification, and transportation oriented development could help alleviate some of our current traffic conundrum. Please make it a priority to move us away from the automobile in as many ways as possible.
280	I realize that we are so spread out over a large area, but the bus system stinks. I tried taking the bus to work one day. It was a distance of three miles and it took an hour and a half. I walked it in less than one hour!! The buses were both late. I had a bus schedule but it could said anything...no relation to the times they actually showed up. Why can't we have express buses for people going long distances from one end of town to another, and then buses that make more stops?? What about bus lanes, just for the buses so they don't have to deal with all the traffic? They have bus lanes in Portland.
281	I really care about the environment and I wish there were a way to make the streets of tucson easier to navigage for bikers. Tucson is so spread out and a car is essential here, I wish we had better, more widely used public transportation, or bike routes that were safer than taking the main roads
282	I see a lot of accidents caused by our streets having left turns allowed on a regular green light. We need left turn arrows at every intersection. We have a lot of 'older' drivers here, as well as college kids, and taking the option of turning on a green light would make the streets safer.
283	I spend a lot of time driving and there is a real need for better mass transit
284	I still take the bus, and the times and availability of buses needs to be expanded on the weekends
285	I take the bus almost every where i go and they usually are never on time, and when i go to school im always late, because of the buses.
286	I take the bus and the variety of routes makes me more independent.
287	I think it is important for the national security of our country to reduce our dependance on foreign oil. it also lowers the emissions and makes moving about the city more fun, if we had a rail system that we could jump on and off as we wanted. It is boring to drive in a car and sit in traffic.
288	I think that a light rail system or some other public transportation would do a lot for the city. If it all networked through downtown, the inner city would improve dramatically. An interstate through the east/center of town would work wonders as well for getting around easier.
289	I think that this community would benefit tremendously if we could bring a bit more balance to our transportation options and make the city more liveable/walkable/bikeable. It would not only make the geography more attractive, it would have tremendous health benefits. It makes me crazy that such an obvious win-win concept is met with such resistance by powerful interests that have such influence.
290	I think there should be more transportation
291	I think there should be more transportation available for everybody. Taxis charge a super high rate. No buses routes in some areas. This makes it difficult to become green.
292	I visit other communities that have great bus and rail service. It's so wonderful to leave the car at home.
293	I want an alternative to my car and rising gas prices
294	I want to connect to Phoenix etc. by train or efficient bus system
295	I want to garage my car and get places on public transportation.
296	I want to hop on a bus and go to the mall or the supermarket, and I want to know that a bus will come by every 15 minutes so that I can do that. I want to go out my door and ride a bike or walk for pleasure without getting mown down by cars.
297	I want to see a well used and effective bus system
298	I want to see streets dedicated to PEOPLE not cars. I want the city to devote time and resources to making this city more livable. Bike boulevards, greenways, smaller roads, light rail systems, passenger trains etc.
299	I wish we could have a good public transportation system, busses that run on time to all neighborhoods and a commuter train across town and to Phoenix!
300	I wish we had a lightrail system so that it would be easier to get around town and I would not have to rely on my car.
301	I work with a population that relies heavily on public transportation. This includes people with disabilities, elderly, no other means of transportation (not having cars), physical disease and illness which makes it impossible to walk a mile or blocks to the nearest bus station, especially in summer. I live near Greasewood and Star Pass and the nearest bus station is 1.8 miles away. My husband works at the UofA and walks that distance every morning so he can take the bus, rain or shine.
302	I would assign a priority to mass transit and gradually allow the importance of automobiles to diminish.
303	I would change the community/region to more sustainable widespread practices such as rain water harvesting, solar energy, public transportation, local food production, etc.
304	I would have extended it along St. Marys Road to promote the businesses and to link to PCC west. It seems 'in poor taste' to have gone down town and then stopped at the new, not easily affordable housing just the other side of the interstate.
305	I would improve transit options, including bike infrastructure
306	I would like a good bus system to cover the whole valley.
307	I would like the opportunity to use public transit more than I do.
308	I would like to get around town easily and safely on a variety of public transportation like you can in cities such as Wash D.C., Portland, Boston, Philly.
309	I would like to go car-less but need better modes and ease of access to bike boulevards, buses, rail, etc.
310	I would like to improve transportation by adding express-ways, light rail, improved bus systems. Improve the infrastructure too.
311	I would like to see Tucson as a leader in alternative transportation. More bike lanes, pedestrian-friendly sidewalks, comfortable buses, modern streetcar and light rail to Phoenix.
312	I would like to see a light rail or subway system. The street layouts were poorly designed and not sufficient for the growth in population.
313	I would like to see a revitalized downtown and light rail installed along several corridors: Broadway into the city center from Vail, and Oracle from Catalina to City Center to Green Valley. People could then transit central Tucson using buses or shuttles. This would improve traffic and pollution levels.
314	I would like to see events coordinated with special transit services to encourage people to take buses and light rail to get to downtown and other venues where activities are taking place.
315	I would like to see more buses along with alternate modes of transit
316	I would love to be able to take the bus to work but the nearest bus stop is a mile from my work.
317	I would love to see Sun Tran service expanded in Oro Valley, Marana, and Sahuarita. The express buses are great for commuters, but they are not practical for people who need to make shorter trips into Tucson throughout the day.
318	I would love to take buses to and from work - but there is not easy parking & ride place in downtown! I would love to go to Phoenix more often, but don't like the long drive. It would be great to take rail there. My mother is in her nineties and very mobile, yet isn't eligible for para-transit! Seniors of a certain age ought to get their pass. It would promote use of public transportatioon.
319	I would not have to drive t work
320	I would take the bus much more often but invariably at transfer points, the buses (even in sight) do not wait for transferees to cross the street to reach them - but roar off, necessitating a 1/2 hour wait in the hot sun for the next one
321	I would use the bus if it came more often; I can't afford the extra time it takes waiting for buses; light rail would ease so much traffic congestion; fast train between Tucson & Phoenix would be tremenous asset to both communities.
322	I would use the bus in town if the distance to the bus stop was walkable for my age (84).
323	I would walk, bike, take public transportation, especially at night, if I felt safe
324	I'd like to be more 'green' but I wouldn't be where I needed to be when I needed to be there with the current system
325	I'd use it dozens of times each year.
326	I'm tired of big polluting cars and traffic jams and appalled that public transportation is not a priority
327	IN THE WORLD OF COMPUTERS IT SEEMS THAT BUSSES COULD BE PROGRAMMED TO MEET AT TRANSFERRING POINTS SO THAT YOU WOULDN'T JUST MISS THE BUS YOU WANTED SOMETIMES YOU CAN SEE IT DRIVE OFF.
328	If it weren't so affordable to live here, I'd have moved to NY, CHI, SF, or SEA years ago. If Tucson wants to pretend to be a city, fine. Build more roads, bicker about cost feasibility studies over hotels and arenas, rustle up some hillbillies, and we can become Alabama West, or Kansas South. But we're not those places. We are a city of great diversity and beauty and we owe it to those who love it here to make ourselves more like the other great cities in America. I say this: More public transit options are the first step towards making that a reality. Look at any great city throughout the world and tell me how many of them where you'd need a car to move about. London, Moscow, Tokyo, NY, CHI, SF, SEA, etc. etc.
329	If people wanted to go downtown all those businesses would never have left. Now instead of spending the money to improve bus service we're going to overspend to build the stupid streetcar which will carry a handful of white people when the buses provide service for the communities of color
330	If we can't get a freeway system, let's add a light rail system. I would like to be more sustainable and not drive often, but I can't depend on the Sun Tran. It would be great if I could take a light rail train to downtown on the weekends, or take the train to the mall, or even to some of the hiking spots in the Catalinas.
331	If we had a better public transportation most people would use it. Suntran is just not enough we need faster transportation. Taking the bus adds an extra 2 or so hours to the actual trip
332	If we had more frequent and more efficient (solar? electric?) public transit, I would use it daily.
333	Implement a light rail system
334	Implementation of Trolly / public transit in the development of a more Urban culture.
335	Implementation of mass transit (light rail, etc.) to out-lying population areas such as Oro Valley, Marana, etc. would reduce dependency on the private automobile. Such is especially important for the elderly, who may be limited in their ability to operate a vehicle.
336	Improve Mass Transit
337	Improve bus service
338	Improve commute times
339	Improve mass transit
340	Improve mass transit and car pooling opportunities
341	Improve mass transit in rural areas
342	Improve mass transit.
343	Improve mass transportation
344	Improve public transporation
345	Improve public transportation
346	Improve public transportation in the foothills
347	Improve public transportation.
348	Improve road maintenance for easier transportation. Widen to add further bike lanes to lessen the possibility of accidents and increase alternative transportation
349	Improve the Poor Transit System
350	Improved public transit
351	Improved public transit - more buses
352	Improved public transit, better ride/walk to work options, etc. We need to get more people off the roads and make Tucson a more pedestrain friendly environment. Hopefully the modern streetcar project will go towards achieving these goals.
353	Improved public transportation
354	Improved public transportation / bike lanes
355	Improving mass transit
356	Improving transportation will help save the earth
357	In order to cross Toole Ave safely and to get to the buses. I need the buses for transportation because I don't have a car
358	In other cities our size getting around without a car is easy and fun. I love not having to worry about driving and enjoying the scenery. In Tucson we need to invest in light rail and/or add another hub to the bus system.
359	Incorporate public transportation and sidewalks
360	Increase alternative transportation
361	Increase bicycle friendly, green /alternative transport options and especially improve options like light rail and alternative/21st centurt mass transit options that are strategic to growing the city in a healthy way
362	Increase funding and taxes to pay for road widening and light-rail.
363	Increase public transportation - light rail, street cars, instead of focusing on widening roads
364	Increase public trasportation opportunities
365	Increase taxes to pay for light rail.
366	Increase transit & alternative transportation options
367	Increased public transportation
368	Increased traffic challenges remind me of the San Francisco Bay Area in the 80's. Where's the 'light rail'? We need several, while maintaining our neighborhoods.
369	Increasing and improving transit options will make Tucson more competitive and improve livability.
370	Infrastructure - need more highways. Rita Ranch needs public transit to Raytheon airport site
371	Integrated transportation system
372	Interurban access - bikeability (safety, alternate modes, pleasurable rides in neighborhoods
373	Invest in mass transit
374	It allows people to get around with greater frequency without creating more traffic.
375	It can be difficult or take an incredibly long time to get to certain areas of the city using public transportation
376	It is difficult to get to work when you are detoured to a road and the detoured road also had road construction reducing it to one lane (In January-Ajo Hwy to Mission and Mission has road work). Expanding mass transit would help.
377	It is difficult to move around the city. Too many lights. There is no train that would take you to different places on the city or a cheap way to go to Phoenix.
378	It is getting better, much improvement thanks to RTA and Sun Tran. But ridership still seems low and RTA appears headed for a slowdown. Big Tucson employers, including public government, need to openly support alternate work schedules and telecommuting.
379	It is hard to get places via the public bus system. I work with under-served youth and this a major complaint they often voice.
380	It is important to get people out of their cars, but you can't do that if you don't have a viable alternative. I lived in a major eastern city where you essentially did not need a car to get around. The mass transit system was available 24/7 and if you had to grab a Taxi they were readily available and reasonably priced.
381	It is incredible that the city of Tucson exists without freeways, expressways or without a worthwhile mass transit plan. This is not something to boast about. Poor planning leads to more air polution because citizens cannot get from point A to point B without being able to take efficient environmentally friendly transportation. Not to mention the amount of time that is wasted by Tucsonans struggling in traffic or waiting for too few buses and no light rail. The roads are in poor condition. It takes far too long to make repairs or improvements to roads and infrastructure in Tucson.
382	It is somewhat charming that Tucson has resisted the freeway systems that dominate other cities. It is time, however, to develop a workable cross-town transportation route and to enhance public transit offerings.
383	It is tough to get around except in a car - I don't mind the bus and have ridden over the years, but not easily done for a working person, no other really desirable mode for more than a couple miles travel
384	It is very difficult to avoid driving in Tucson. I would be willing to pay for a good transportation infrastructure – more than just buses. I would prefer to rely less on my car, perhaps even to give up one of the two family cars.
385	It is very difficult to easily get from one point of town to the other whether you are driving a car, riding a bus, or a bike. This sections off our community quite a bit.
386	It is virtually impossible to get around Tucson without a car. The bus routes are such that it requires one to take multiple buses often times and literally hours to get to a single destination. The buses stop running relatively early making it impossible for late travel.
387	It isn't close by and I either arrive to work late or very early
388	It offends me that money is being spent on streetcar toys when the surface streets need a lot of attention.
389	It seems like higher quality communities don't depend on cars so much, but public transportation systems need to be easily accessible and time efficient in order for people to be willing to give up their cars for daily commuting.
390	It takes a long time to get around town by car. The traffic is bad and there are a lot of dangerous drivers. It might be helpful to have a better public transportation system.
391	It will spur other synergistic forms of development while providing transportation choices
392	It would be great to have better public transportation to go to and from events downtown. Rail or light rail network
393	It would be nice if I could more easily get from my house to work/school etc by bus but I realize it is difficult to have buses run any more frequently than they currently do. They really would need to run every 10 minutes to make it easy for me.
394	It would be nice if there was a light rail system
395	It would be nice to be able to walk to a near bus stop and ride to almost anywhere in the valley. I live in the county. If I have help, I have to pick them up a long ways away.
396	It would be nice to have better public transportation.
397	It would be nice to have options
398	It would be really cool if I could take a bus or train to cultural events, to the airport, to Phoenix.
399	It would offer more options than having to get in my car.
400	It's a community thing. A bus driver told my son that he forgot his hat. People look out for you on the bus
401	It's good for those kids that are not old enough to drive
402	It's hard to get around Tucson unless you have a car. Small businesses need customers to succeed. And the retired, older crowd isn't big on driving...particularly at night. It would be awesome to have some type of solar-powered local, light-rail system...like Portland, Or has.
403	It's hard to get around in Tucson and streets could be safer. The City/County has not been far-sighted in planning for transportation needs of a growing city. Money is also mis-spent on transportation projects that are not important to the masses, specifically, am really against the Moder Streetcar. There are also way too many busses on the road carrying 0 to2 people, especially in the northwest. These routes should be discontinued. Likewise, the small SunTran buses do not have a big ridership from my observations. SunTran is wasteful, polluting and does not serve its purpose as currently operated.
404	It's hard to live here without a car. Would love to be able to do so and that means better, more extensive public transportation and a really cohesive bicycling network.
405	Just like them - no car. The bus system here is very good
406	Just visit a city with great public transportation and you'll know why it's important. Less pollution, more interesting experiences, faster travel...
407	Keep highways out of center, SunTran's great but get a lightrail
408	Keep working on the Modern Streetcar and other options. We are making progress but are not there yet. It is often faster to get around without a car and easier on the environment so we all win with a greater number of options. Keep working on bike boulevards, greenways and other avenues that encourage people to want to commute without their cars.
409	Lack of good transit
410	Lack of mass transit
411	Lack of public transit
412	Lack of public transportation
413	Lack of public transportation available
414	Lack of public transportation to Phoenix
415	Lack of public transportation � no way to get into town (teens)
416	Lack of public transportation, signage in public way, east side freeway
417	Lack of public/alternative transportation
418	Lack of transit use by professionals
419	Large private cars with only ONE person in them should be dis-incented. Bus, trolley, bicycle, car pool, and smart cars should be incented
420	Less cars equals less traffic.
421	Less cars on the road
422	Less money spent of roads and more on serious public transportation (think high-speed rail) and bikeways
423	Less need to drive � public transit or clustered development
424	Less traffic, better bus system.
425	Light Rail
426	Light rail
427	Light rail everywhere. We need to practice the sustainability we keep talking about
428	Light rail from Phoenix to Tucson to Sierra Vista
429	Light rail from Tucson to Phoenix, Green Valley, Tubac, and Nogalas would benefit the environment and the communities.
430	Light rail is an economic driver
431	Light rail is happening yet ...
432	Light rail needs to expand as well as bike boulevards.
433	Light rail or some efficient public transport systems around town with Zip cars at the ends of the lanes --fast transport on rails to Phoenix
434	Light rail transportation
435	Light rail would guarantee customers to area business (near the light rail)
436	Light rail/tram systems are effective in cities all over the world. As downtown continues to emerge as a center of entertainment, dining, and arts, as well as education and professions, the city will need an effective way to transport people in and out. An effective method of mass transit would be just the ticket, and will also create a seamless connection between the University, 4th Ave., and downtown, all of which share similar offerings of entertainment, dining, retail, and jobs, thereby almost instantly tripling the 'downtown' area. The success of the 4-mile streetcar will undoubtedly require future expansion as well.
437	Light rails, better bus schedules, better traffic flow solutions (stoplight syncronization, throughways, overpasses, etc.) would improve the flow of traffic, reduce emissions, improve air quality, etc.
438	Like BART
439	Like most cities out there in the US today, we are in desperate need of transportation remedies. I would prefer mass transit in the form of a light rail or highly functioning bus system, but regardless, something must be done to curb the growing traffic congestion problem as well as pollution.
440	Limited public transit
441	Living at Civano on the Southeast side of Tucson does not allow me to have access to mass transportation. This would apply to most outlying areas also.
442	Living in a bikable, walkable community with good public transportation options is very appealing
443	Living in outlying areas presents a problem for people interested in alternative ways to get to work or school.
444	Living in this area, we have all become acustome to long commutes. We will only be increasing the costs by delaying the action requried to improve transportation in our region, including mass transit (not considering buses as mass transit). Looking at ways to provide quicker, cleaner and less expensive ways to move people throught the City and residential areas of Pima County should be a priority.
445	Long commutes are more relaxing with public transportation
446	Lots of options of things to do but not difficult to get there, park, etc. compared to larger cities
447	MAKE EVERY ELECTED PERSON HAVE TO USE BUSES
448	Make Sun Tran be self supportive
449	Make SunTran so efficient that people prefer to driving to school/work
450	Make a shuttle from the foothills to downtown
451	Make downtown/UA focal point for arts, entertainment. Expand with mass transit to Phoenix too?
452	Make it easier to access park, walk, public transit
453	Make mass transportation widely available.
454	Make our public transport more appealing
455	Make public transit so people want to use it. Change its image so it's not only used out of necessity, but as a choice
456	Many cities have nice running trails through public parks. We have the rillito which is decent, but the only other option that people commonly use is running around Reid Park, which is basically the sidewalk.
457	Many of our roadways are unattractive and overcrowded. We don't have a great cohesive mass transit system. We could improve all of our lives with transit options and improved roadways.
458	Many people I know would ride the bus, if it felt differently on the bus, and catered to different populations. We could model it from buses in other cities, where people ride much more often, like Boston. Also more direct routes for people commuting. Some surveys about the needs of this could help.
459	Many people in this City depend on the transit system to go to work. In addition, many others could use transit as form of mobility, which will substantially reduce traffic, allow us to have more pedestrian-friendly streetscapes and make the community more sustainable. The problem is that the community has grown in a manner that contributes to urban sprawl and such sprawl does not support the critical mass needed to support light rail, street cars or a more efficient transit system.
460	Many times forced to drive because Tucson is so spread out and limited buses/lack of trains. Those who rely solely on PT have a much more difficult time finding and keeping jobs, attending school
461	Mass Transit
462	Mass tans
463	Mass transit
464	Mass transit and biking would improve air quality
465	Mass transit system
466	Mass transit system w/quick rental cars at random stops
467	Mass transportation
468	Mass transportation options
469	Minimal public transportation
470	Modern streetcar
471	Money, time, and the environment
472	More accessible public transit
473	More and better public transportation
474	More bikes, fewer cars, more/better transit
475	More biking friendly/public transportation - reduce the cars on the road
476	More bus pull-outs
477	More bus service
478	More bus service and Commuter train-Nogales to Phoenix
479	More bus service out here
480	More bus services, later hours or earlier hours
481	More buses, light rail, and transit points.
482	More covers on bus stops
483	More density and more mass transit
484	More efficient transportation is needed. The Tucson area is so close together that we need a 24 hr underground metro rail to easily get around. Any plans made for public transportation are only partial and frankly halfassed plans won't work. There needs to be a plan for MAJOR overhaul of the entire city (and yes, it will require a MAJOR investment of money).
485	More fast rail and other commute options are needed in Tucson
486	More flexible hours and routes to better fill the needs of the people
487	More freeways and better public transportation. Different people ride the SunTran clean and dirty. The buses should offer disposable seat covers and payable entertainment like a plane. More routes too
488	More frequent access to more areas to help us give up our dependence on our automobiles.
489	More improved, affordable, multi-modal transportation
490	More mass transit
491	More mass transit and alternative transportation infrastructure
492	More mass transit options in place of auto trasport
493	More mass transportation & bike only streets.
494	More mixed-use, mixed-income, high-density, housing with public transportation
495	More pedestrian-friendly (more walkable, better better bus systems - encourage communal transportation)
496	More public transit
497	More public transit options
498	More public transit.
499	More public transport
500	More public transport, including a light rail line to Phoenix, would help low-income employees get to work, enable seniors who no longer drive to remain active in the community, and would help preserve the environment. The bus system as it exists is basically meaningless. Forget the Trolley; concentrate on a wider area.
501	More public transportation
502	More public transportation options
503	More public transportation � buses, light rail
504	More rail transit, more parkways
505	More reliable city/public transportation
506	More services � parks, recreation, public transportation
507	More transit options
508	More transportation choices are needed (streetcar, rail, bike lane, etc.)
509	More transportation options
510	More trolly/light rail
511	More types of public transportation e.g. streetcar, light rail
512	More viable options for publci transportation
513	More walking/bike paths, MUCH more public transportation
514	More, more efficient public transportation
515	More/better mass transit and car options
516	Most of the people I have mentioned this to actually think that the trolleys will look like the old-fashioned ones in San Francisco. They are shocked to learn that they will be a modern design. We could certainly use all the millions of dollars allocated for this project on projects that are needed to improve the infrastructure of the City.
517	Most public transportation
518	Movement -needed to get away from cars and reduce pollution
519	Much of the road conditions are not up to par and the traffic has gotten worse and it the traffic infostructure is not up to par...maybe we need a better public transportation system?
520	My high school-aged child rides the bus and has experienced some very uncomfortable situations. I would like to see better service and more attention given to behaviors taking place on the bus. We all want our children to view public transportation positively.
521	My opinion buses are the biggest traffic hazard on the road either make all buses pull off the road or get rid of them!!
522	Need a better energy/fuel mix. Assumptions about future energy availability is connected to our attitudes about mass transit
523	Need access to the bus stop on the other side of Oracle and there are no stop lights. It's difficult for a person with disabilities
524	Need better regional transit system such as light rail
525	Need light rail or rapid transit bus system
526	Need longer hours and extended service
527	Need more accessibility to public transit for citizens as well as visitors
528	Need more affordable, reliable public transportation - less cars is better for our environment
529	Need more coordination of buses. It takes 2-3 buses to get to the grocery store. The sidewalks need to be better all over the city (but they are being improved all the time). Crossing the streets is very difficult in a wheel chair; to get across 4 lanes of traffic. The island in the middle of the road has a lip on it and is not handicapped accessible
530	Need more park and ride stops
531	Need more park and rides - the transportation system needs to be more user friendly
532	Need more public transportation
533	Need more transit options, light rail, highways, grade separate intersections,
534	Need public transit that goes to Sabino Canyon, Mt. Lemmon. This is a system problem
535	Need some kind of mass transit system. Better for the environment.
536	Need to increase/improve public transit
537	Need to plan bus stops near businesses
538	Need to plan my life around bus schedule - convenience
539	Neighborhoods that are connected to tranportation, transit and maintained often add value to the community.
540	No desert turtles or rainbow bridges. Just an appropriate sized theatre complex that is state of the art. Perhaps along a light rail line.
541	No public transportation in Oro Valley
542	Not adequate for Tucson or Southern Arizona
543	Not enough people using public transportation to get around town. We need more bus routes and longer hours so people dont have to drive their cars everywhere.
544	Not much to do/ Far distances to civilization (public transport) Bar/college town
545	Number 2 bus routes
546	On public transportation, unkind behavior witnessed � sometimes threats, scary for kids. Drug deals.
547	One issue of Tucson is the lack of access. The bus is not very reliable and could be made better with more trolley access too.
548	One of the nice things about Tucson is that we all know each other. If we don't know a person, they are probably our brother's girlfriend's cousin's neighbor. But since Tucson is rather large, i think we suffer from thinking that we are still a small town, because this leads to not seeing the value in funding more public transportation, bigger museum exhibits/concerts/cultural events, etc.
549	One that is heavily bent to my likes - environment and landscape. So that means a system that relies on alt modes where you can enjoy the environment: specifically walkability, bicycles, and the streetcar. (must be complemented with desert landscaping, water harvesting, etc)
550	One third of thre Metropolitan population does not drive and yert needs a way to cost-effectively be mobile.
551	Only people with no choice use the bus.
552	Options other than cars (public transit, bikes, and walking) promote connections and interactions with other people in the community and to our physical surroundings
553	Or lack thereof. Tucson leaves no choice but to simply provide your own
554	Our bus system needs to be expanded and improved.
555	Our city has a relatively clean environment, and I like that we are improving bicycle lanes and public transportation to keep it that way. I like the focus on solar energy and water conservation.
556	Our current standards for transportation are unsustainable. While good efforts have been made to improve mass transit, more needs to be done. We are thinking too small.
557	Our mass transportation is limited requiring a vehicle for most travel. When possible I like to take the bus, it gives me time to read and less driving stress.
558	Our roads are being, but need to continue to be upgraded. An east/west thoroughfare would be helpful. Our bus system needs to be enhanced and promoted.I would love to use public transportation to and from work. I live Campbell/Ft. Lowell and work Valencia/S.12th. It takes over an hour to use public transportation.
559	Our streets are becoming more crowded causing more potholes, accidents, etc. With a rail system in place that the PUBLIC could use (not just UofA students/staff) more people could get to & from work/school safely & we could keep Tucson smaller than Phoenix by NOT expanding the roads.
560	Our surface roads are outdated, need highways and mass transit - light rail
561	Overall it is good, but sometimes to get to a store, I need to take 2 buses and that takes too long
562	PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION!!!!!!
563	People can navigate the bus routes but many can't afford to do so. The busses run almost empty most of the time, is this a smart utilization of resources? Can they run smaller busses? Use alternative fuel?
564	People feel unsafe and harassed at bus stops. It's not practical or safe
565	People move to places because of the quality of life and being able to enjoy their free time. This will help people have fun and enjoy the sense of community.
566	People of all incomes and abilities should be able to effectively navigate our surroundings and participate in community life with public transportation. Many cities have light rail that improves traffic congestion and adds to the city vitality.
567	People should be encouraged to use more public transportation.
568	Phoenix and L.A. are too big and have made bad mistakes in their growth and development. Freeways and automobile based communities are going to find themselves unsustainable. I hope Tucson does not make this mistake. We need to develop better public transportation.
569	Plan for the light rail
570	Planning for public transportation is difficult because we don't have hubs of population density to connect to in order for public transportation projects to be cost effective and efficient
571	Portland OR has no city or state sales tax, yet manages to get all the great things (from public transit to open space) that Tucson claims they want, but want to charge via tax to get. This ties back into lack of accountability with the funds.
572	Proceed with the Modern Streetcar ONLY if the local residents and business owners want it - NOT as a political tool
573	Promote public transportation
574	Promote the light rail
575	Provide amenities on buses to encourage usage (ex. Free wi-fi)
576	Provide free or low-cost senior vans. At present some vans only accept riders who are on the disabilities list. The average senior citizen can't get a ride here
577	Provide more public transportation and make it free or more affordable
578	Provide rail mass transport
579	Provide shade at bust stops
580	Provide transportation alternatives - modern street car, bike lanes, etc. Best approach: plan for a city that relies less on cars
581	Pubic transportation
582	Public Tranport
583	Public Transit system
584	Public Transportation
585	Public Transportation - need more
586	Public Transportation Access
587	Public Transportation and roads
588	Public Transportation does not reach all areas of the city...I live in the SE (Rita Ranch) and there is no bus service. Also, the absence of freeways within the city is a big inconvenience. Driving everywhere on surface streets is time-consuming and frustrating.
589	Public Transportation/alternative transportation
590	Public trans.
591	Public transit
592	Public transit (needs to be improved)
593	Public transit.
594	Public transporation
595	Public transporation options
596	Public transport (lack of)
597	Public transport, biker friendly - fewer cars
598	Public transportation
599	Public transportation (improve - add train or rail system)
600	Public transportation (of real quality and really public)
601	Public transportation - need more
602	Public transportation cuts down on air pollution and helps the elderly get around
603	Public transportation is Tucson is awful.
604	Public transportation is so important, because the commute is so hard to do
605	Public transportation limited
606	Public transportation options
607	Public transportation or walking
608	Public transportation provides a place for social interaction, less congestion, and reduced pollution
609	Public transportation still has a negative image - it's looked at as something for only low-income people
610	Public transportation system
611	Public transportation system - SunTran
612	Public transportation system that has longer hours/more distance
613	Public transportation to near by communities.
614	Public transportation � difficult to get to some areas and takes a long time
615	Public transportation � more bus routes (currently many isolated areas)
616	Public transportation � sustainable and comprehensive
617	Public transportation.
618	Public transportation/traffic
619	Push bus routes further east, north and south
620	Put a light rail down Broadway Boulevard
621	Quality and diverse public transportation and have it available thru out the city connecting all sections of the city relieving traffic and parking issues.
622	Rail service
623	Rail system from Nogales to Flagstaff
624	Rapid transit
625	Re-invent the transportation system for older adults and those unable to access traditional public transportation. Re-invent housing needs to better address and serve the individuals residing there.
626	Re-vamp the bus system
627	Reduce automobile traffic, fund road improvements like bike lanes, fund functional public transportation
628	Reduce car usage by improve mass transit/ options for bicycling/
629	Reduce traffic; reduce overall impact and pollution
630	Relieve congestion
631	Repair and build better roads. Stop wasteful spending on such things as streetcars.
632	Restricted public transportation
633	Rita Ranch area needs more bus routes during non work travel hours
634	Roads and traffic create stress; better public transportation would enable people to move around more comfortably, less expensively, and with less damage to the environment.
635	Roads/public transportation
636	Roadway traffic and public transportation
637	Rotten transportation system, no buses to eastside, no light rail
638	Routes need to be redrawn. Buses need to be every few minutes, so wait times between buses and tranfers is greatly reduced. This will draw more ridership. Presently most ride only as long as it takes to get their licenses back, or to to afford a car. Schedules need to be extended, so accomodate shift workers and people seeking a night life, and who don't want to drive home. The buses are a huge inconvenience, not an asset to urban life.
639	Rural and outlying areas have almost no access to public transportation. Those in Marana and Vail and those far south or far west have limited access to youth opportunities and jobs because of this.
640	Safer, more extensive network of alternative transit routes
641	Safety with catching or coming back from the bus from dusk on
642	Seniors need assistance in getting around. It is difficult for those in wheelchairs to take the bus
643	Sense of community = better public transportation
644	Sensible mass transportation!!!!
645	Several reasons: 1. making the city more 'green' by reducing emissions that pollute our air (which isn't as clean as it used to be) and reduce emission of greenhouse gases. 2. Keeping Tucson a friendly, small-town-feeling place means focusing on people, not cars. Lots of people in single-occupancy vehicles doesn't build community. 3. Mass Transit/bike options need to be improved to reduce car usage.
646	Should park and use public transportation
647	Shuttle
648	Shuttles well used
649	Since Tucson does not have an abundance of things to do (lack of professional sports teams, outlet mall, amusement parks, etc) having a quick way to get to Phoenix would make it easier to get out of town on the weekends.
650	So congested. I think multiple things need to happen. We need freeways east and west. We also need better public transportation -- bus or rail system that is convenient for most people. More sidewalks in residential areas.
651	So many people complain about the traffic here, and wish there were a freeway system. Those probelms would be alleviated if we had a more effsctive public transport system. When I travel, I am always amazed at the convenience of hopping on the train/subway/bus. I have lived in Tucson for 26 years, and have yet to attempt riding the buses here.
652	So much could be done to make Tucson a model. We currently seem to have no foresight when it comes to use of resources. Our recycling is spotty and limited. Our public transportation is lacking. Our use of green energy is practically non-existent. Our water use is outrageous. There is so much potential and we've barely scratched the surface.
653	Some bus stops are privately owned
654	Some sort of light rail system
655	Sometimes it's raining and I get wet. In the summer if you have to wait for the bus any more than 10 minutes, you get overheated and the seat burns your butt.
656	Sprawl (inadequate multi-modal transportation system) No critical mass to effectively support sustainable travel modes such as light rail
657	Sprawl - Transit - Community
658	Sprawled out so it's hard to connect the different directions together w/public transportation
659	Stigma attached to public transit
660	Street car is a start
661	Street car is good, but there should be more nightlife - it is limited
662	Street car should go out to the airport
663	Street car will be waste of money � everyone has cars
664	Streetcar
665	Streetcar important to Tucson's core
666	Streets are choked during the day based on my travels. People use cars here because the geographic dispersal renders buses ineffective to most folk.
667	Study Phoenix, their light rail
668	Subway
2	Subways?
669	Sun Tran Bus Service
670	Sun Tran needs extended routes and times
671	Sun Tran/Proposed Streetcar
672	Sun tran bus
673	Sun tran routes
674	Sun tran service!
675	SunTran is at the end stage of efficiency. We need light rail because it is much less expensive to operate and the savings could be used to extend hours of operation. Spending tax dollars to benefit the most people has yet to be spoken in public by anyone on our beloved city council. Why? I give up.
676	SunTran needs to extend the hours of service to all areas - some lines stop at 7 or 8
677	Suntran bus schedule
678	Suntran is a joke. Lightrail from eastside to downtown independent of Sun Tran
679	Suntran makes it easier to get where you need to, and helps the environment by reducing smog and other pollutants
680	Suntran schedule
681	Surface streets are deteriorating rapidly. We need a comprehensive maintenance and repair plan so all forms of ground transportation, public and private, will have good streets to travel on. We also need to provide more options for pedestrian and bicycle transportation.
682	Sustainability and how to pay for public transit are closely related
683	TOD with walkable city
684	TRANSPORTATION- add better public transportation and more efficient and high speed cross-town corridors.
685	Take too long to arrive to the stop
686	The 'suicide lanes' worked - so we got rid of them. The roads are falling apart, and have huge potholes that aren't being repaired. But we now have a trolley that goes from the UofA to 4th Ave on Saturday nights... and if you want to park downtown in a garage or parking lot be prepared to have a wallet-ectomy.
687	The ability to move around Pima county in public transportation in a reasonable time frame in all communities .
688	The absence of mature, experienced and thoughtful leadership is one of the biggest challenges facing the region. Metro initiatives such as transportation should move forward into other areas.
689	The bus makes me nervous; but I don't take them. I think of it as something of a rolling detox
690	The bus schedule is slow. There needs to be more time and routes for easier transportation through Tucson.
691	The bus schedules are not available at bus stops, it is difficult to know where you are going
692	The bus services
693	The bus situation - we should have a train like in Chicago
694	The bus system
695	The bus system (routes and times) need to be better communicated (through the internet or another source)
696	The bus system is great, but I would like to see a high speed rail that would get you around more quickly. I can't always use the bus system because I don't have the time.
697	The bus system is not convenient into the foothills
698	The bus system is not efficient. I would not use it unless I absolutely had to. When driving in Tucson, the lack of a freeway system that moves through town makes for a lot of surface street traffic and increased time on the road.
699	The bus system needs to be improved
700	The bus system needs to go to outlying areas
701	The buses
702	The busses are never on time. The streets are in awful shape. There is no streetlights / sidewalks and dangerous to walk and ride a bike at night. GIVE me a freeway to get across town quicker...WHAT era is Tucson existing in????
703	The city bus should be on time at their stops and we need to trim down our bushes.
704	The corrider between Tucson and Phoenix on I-10 is very dangerous and unreliable. I think our region desperately needs high speed trains as an option. It would help our tourist economy as well as the many retired folks who would like an option to driving to Phoenix.
705	The current system of transportation, primarily buses is not customer friendly and timely for scheduling.
706	The driving between the two cities is getting very congested and it would be great to have a safe convenient way to travel between the two.
707	The fixed rail modes are not flexible to change as the community changes. Too much money wasted per mile.
708	The idea of a public transportation system that is a drain on the entire city and benefits and very limited segment of the population. Stop the subsidies and the system would become much more efficient.
709	The lack of convenient cross-town transporation has pushed many developers to the far edges of the city, and even out into the county. This has lost tax income from potential infill development due to commuters not wanting to spend 1+ hours in mid-/cross-town traffic.
710	The lack of effective public transit.
711	The lack of transportaion options
712	The light rail is happening yet in comparison to metro-Phoenix our immediate first efforts do not match our vision, at least a start (when comparing to the humble beginnings of the Tube in London, the subway in NYC or the T in Boston).
713	The lite rail route
714	The metro area needs reliable public transportation that moves people around to the places they need to get to. Our reliance on cars keeps us apart from each other and spews poisons. It is a wholly inefficient way to move people.
715	The options and availability of public transportation is very poor. It is impossible to get around without a car, and this restricts your options to travel, run errands, go out at night, etc.
716	The public transportation is inadequate for people who work non-traditional daytime hours or weekends. It is completely inadequate and often it takes someone over an hour and multiple transfers to travel 5 miles.
717	The reason why is because most people are still out late at night on the weekends and not everyone has a car. Most people work past 8-9 o'clock on Saturdays and after 7am on Sundays
718	The roads are a mess and traveling is slow. Public transportation is ok, but a trip that takes me 25 minutes in my car takes almost 2 hours on a bus. This makes riding the bus a very poor option when a busy day is planned.
719	The roads are overcrowded, making them tedious and unsafe. We have made great strides for bicycles. We need better public transportation.
720	The roads in Arizona are dismal and an effecient train system would be good in Arizona and throughout the continent.
721	The roads need to be more convenient. Also, the amount of traffic takes a toll on people
722	The schools, and the bus system
723	The streetcar is a good idea in theory, but who's going to ride it from UMC to 4th Avenue? A main east-west or north-south route should have been looked at to make sure it would be something people would actually ride.
724	The streetcar program does not really address transportation issues. It is not fast enough, and never will be with those hair pin turns. It does not go far enough, and does not include facilities needed to properly use it, like parking.
725	The streetcar project is a good start, but moreflexible transportation options are necessary for our city. Adding safe sidewalks in more areas of town is necessary to get people walking and out of cars.
726	The traffic and public transportartion
727	The traffic is awful. It takes nearly an hour to get from one side of Tucson to the other side. A bypass would be great to alleviate some of the traffic congestion. I think the trolley car is a terrible idea and a waste of road space and money.
728	The transportation ned to go far places and add more hours
729	The transportation system
730	The transportation system still can't serve my needs. It doesn't go anywhere I want to go that I can't get to faster by car.
731	There are bus routes, such as number three, that do no offer many hours of operation
732	There are many access issues for the disabled which are not enforced locally. Engage the disabled community in discussions about improvements to parks, recreation, transit etc.
733	There are natural light rail corridors which would make travel easy and open access to downtown from Oro Valley, Marana, Vail, Sahuarita, etc. Most areas have vibrant development upon such corridors.
734	There are no bus routes past Harrison - makes it hard for people who live East and cannot drive.
735	There are not enough things for kids to do in this community. I would add affordable skateboard parks; cycling programs; skating rinks; tennis clubs; swim team programs; computer clubs; chess teams; and more. Our youth need to be engaged in this community/region. They need to feel as if they matter and as if they are a valued part of Tucson and the Southwest region. Kids need transportation to and from these activities...where they can travel by themselves in many cases by bus, shuttle, trolley...some kind of public transportation.
736	There are pot holes, medians that aren't maintained, schools that can't afford textbooks ... yet the city spends millions on a rattlesnake bridge, a trolly car to no where, practically free rent to art groups and Rio Nuevo plans (where has all that money gone?)
737	There are some express bus routes to outlying areas such as Rita Ranch, but the poorer areas such as 3-Pts do not have this service.
738	There could be ways to improve the transportation system that would improve traffic flow, transit and multi-modal use.
739	There has to be a better way of getting around besides using a vehicle
740	There is NO efficient means of public transportation around Tucson, even in the central or heavily populated parts of the city. The bus system is time consuming and not a viable option for most people. I could see Tucson being a city that would embrace an effective means of transporation and it would help ease the vehicle congestion on our streets.
741	There is a lot of pedestrian, bike, trolley and cars that make this a scary area.
742	There is need for public transportation to get people downtown
743	There is no way to get around the city without owning a car. The bus system, unreliable and with few lines, does not fulfill the needs of people without cars and of those who wish not to drive. A rail system would aide in getting people off the road and comfortably to their destination.
744	There is not much of it, making it hard to get around the city even with a personal vehicle
745	There needs to be a better infrastructure plan. With a growing community, we cannot rely on just our own individual vehicles. This is why we are in the traffic mess we are in today, with an RTA program readily admitting that those monies are like a downpayment on a much larger and costly problem. There should be a light rail or similar transit system available for this community.
746	There should be some kind of express train to make it easier for travel between the cities. Tucson has grown too much and needs to become more modern. Can't stop growth, so improve.
747	They are trying to help people with disabilities access to the bus. The bus shelters are good
748	They don't work for everyone - overcrowded
749	This doesn't mean sidewalks so much as trees and shade. We don't walk primarily because it is too hot and we want to stay out of the sun. Sign codes could be revised to allow visibility for businesses. This is important to me because I live in a part of town that is reasonably walkable and others, especially those who rely on bus transportation, should have the same benefits.
750	This is a big city now, we need to address those issues (improved roads, public transit, economic development) instead of hope people stop coming here.
751	This is another way we can better protect our environment. I also need more reliable, low cost ways to get to school and work. When I do drive, it takes me 30 minutes to get anywhere. The bus doesn't come often enough and there aren't enough stops.
752	This is important not only to me but, I suspect, to everyone. We need more mass transit; a train system would be nice and would be totally doable here. Maybe Bus Rapid Transit. More bike paths, especially on the periphery. This could be easily accomplished by stopping the practice of walling in groupings of new houses with no pedestrian/bike through access.
753	This is my pipe dream wish!!!
754	This is particularly important to me because I work with Seniors, who buy houses or mobile homes out in the desert. They they can't get public transportation, they have to pay separately for the fire department and trash collection, and they complain about many other things. If the City and the County laws and taxes mirrored each other, there would be less incentive to tear up the desert, and there would be enough income from taxes to pay for services.
755	This is the best part of town - and getting better. The streetcar will help.
756	This will improve sustainability, reduce traffic congestion, facilitate economic growth, and improve quality of life. Also, brings business to Tucson
757	This would make more parts of the city more accessible to more people.
758	This would reduce fossil fuel use and air pollution.
759	Though Tucson does a decent job, I'd like to see the bikeability/walkability/public transportation situation improve. With all the wide open space we have, in fact, I think we should be leading the country in this aspect.
760	Though the new street car is to take shape in the next couple of years, more attention still needs to be directed to effective public transit, park and rides, bike commuting, etc.
761	Times and availability
762	To at least Sky Harbor and perhaps other distinations in the Phoenix area.
763	To be a world-class city, Tucson needs world-class transportation: light rail in/across town to get some cars off the road; and a high-speed rail connection to Phoenix and points beyond (rail from Rocky Point, Mexico or Guaymas to the Grand Canyon through Tucson, Phoenix, and Flagstaff might be a huge attraction to overseas vacationers). I would like to be able to use my car less.
764	To commute to Phoenix easier. Less congestion in town. Transportation to out skirts of town. Operate train service
765	To get to the UofA from my house in a cheaper, more efficient way
766	To provide access to all areas would give those without transportation better opportunities for jobs and schools
767	Too car focused � more public transport
768	Too late to be great, but the public transportation
769	Too many cars and not enough viable transportation options
770	Too many people think the traffic laws are optional.
771	Too many potholes to keep tires, alignment in good order; also hard on shocks or struts- more expense for car drivers (and buses, trucks also, I imagine)
772	Too much traffic, possible solution - more public transport, light rail, carpool, etc.
773	Traffic
774	Traffic - more public transportation
775	Traffic and bus system
776	Traffic and cameras on intersections. They are not good
777	Traffic and lack of good public transportation
778	Traffic flow - lack of bus pullouts
779	Traffic gets worse as I get older, so I would like to be able to rely on a more efficient public transportation system by the time I quit driving.
780	Traffic in Tucson is quite heavy. I would like to see our public transportation system improved and expanded, perhaps using a 'rapid transit' type system. The bus system as it is can be slow, buses don't run in many areas, and/or stop running too early to help those who work swing shift hours.
781	Traffic is a major issue, more $ needs to be put into limited access roadways and mass transit so people don't spend all their time commuting!!! and if the education system doesn't improve we are not going to have a city worth anything
782	Traffic, especially one person per car travel, is destroying the beauty that is Tucson. More roads are built, but it just seems to make congestion worse. We need to stop -- and shift to a new paradigm for moving people from one place to another. We need a strong, interconnected network of mass transit options.
783	Traffic/public transportation
784	Trains
785	Trams and buses serving more areas of the city.
786	Transit
787	Transit system
788	Transit/rail (ability to get around without SOV)
789	Transportation - mass transit options
790	Transportation - more options for car and public transit
791	Transportation Options-Light Rail
792	Transportation and Streets: Repair the potholes and stop investing in different forms of public transportation
793	Transportation between tucson and phoenix
794	Transportation efficiency (more mass transit road systems)
795	Transportation for downtown (the light rail will be done in 2013)
796	Transportation for the elderly - Van Tran
797	Transportation highspeed rail
798	Transportation is critical in this town, but the town is spread over great distances and we are fast losing good flow. People find it hard to get to places of employment--so the bus system needs to be expanded and enhanced.
799	Transportation options
800	Transportation options for non-drivers
801	Transportation system Public transportation
802	Transportation!
803	Transportation, especially public transportation and roadways, leaves a lot to be desired. Given the size of the community, it is difficult to get anywhere efficiently due to the lack of throughways and 'express' public transportation options.
804	Transportation- regional rail, light rail, and rail to Phoenix
805	Transportation--lack of an effective mass transit system
806	Transportation/Sun Tran
807	Transportation/buses
808	Transportation: public and traffic management
809	Transportation\Bus service
810	Transportationf for disabled
811	Travel 15 miles- takes 45 minutes. Bus for clients' employment goals
812	Traveling in the city by car or bus is challenging
813	Trying to cross town is abysmal. There are no high speed, efficient transits from east to west. And no high speed efficient public transportation at all! Even where we do have bus service, it is extremely limited.
814	Tucson and Pima County need a functional transportation plan. We need to look at alternatives to automobile travel within the city. Improved bike lanes, pedestrian access, satellite parking in the U of A and downtown areas. Use some of the vacant land away from the U of A and downtown for parking and provide better public transportation to those areas.
815	Tucson and the metro area would benefit from better public transit which could be supported by higher densities/intensities of uses.
816	Tucson faces a major public transportation issue in a community that is widely dependent on cars. I would like to see a new innovative approach to transportation that does not involve more bus systems, but also tries to address getting a wider variation of income levels to ride the public transit system.
817	Tucson has a great heritage of conservation and remaining close to our desert surroundings. Large areas of open space are intermixed with the suburban growth - and while many people would prefer less 'sprawl' this pattern of ranch homes on acreage is truly a unique characteristic of Tucson that sets it apart from many urban, planned communities. While new urbanization is very much supported, I think it is important to also recognize how much of the flavor of Tucson comes from individuals being able to live close to the desert (as opposed to close to work, shopping, or entertainment venues). The challenge is to find infrastructure (regional transportation options) that can bridge those individuals who choose to live closer to the desert with those who choose the new urbanization.
818	Tucson is NOT Phoenix and should never hold Phoenix up as a model. The community has a rythmn, a pace, a quality of life. There should be every opportunity sought to expand on improving the quality of life - improve housing, parks, public transportation, bike paths, running paths, connectivity throughout the community.
819	Tucson is a big city, and also a very sprawled city. I would like to see having more businesses filling in the areas that are surprisingly vacant like the surrounding area of downtown. Having a dense area of business and good public transportation within/coming in and out of that particular area is what I miss most being from Chicago.
820	Tucson is a nightmare to drive around in. Widening the roads is not the ansewer. Need freeways/ light rail. The streets are in horrible shape here! Landscape around the city streets- have you seen Phoenix?! Take note Tucson...it works for them!
821	Tucson is a relatively easy town to commute through. Public transportation could be increased. People are usually friendly, helpful and more laid back than in the midwest and on the coasts.
822	Tucson is a very wide-spread city, and it's hard to get around without the car. The bus is there but not very useful
823	Tucson is big enough to provide options for shopping, entertainment, etc., but small enough to allow reasonable access without excessive traffic delays
824	Tucson is easy to get around and could be lots better. Also, more mass transit and bicycles (related to Land Use)
825	Tucson is in dire need of building the transportation of the future. We need bicycling facilities for more cautious bicycle riders. We have fairly good facilities for assertive riders but almost nothing for the people who would not bicycle on major streets. Also, we need to start building our mass transit of the future which could be (first choice) rapid bus transit or (second choice) light rail.
826	Tucson is not going to get more interstates, but a light rail might be in its future.
827	Tucson is now revitalizing the downtown area. When my husband and I lived in Colorado in 1981, Boulder had a downtown that was pedestrian only. Tucson on the other hand is catering to the University of Arizona students with its silly trolley (oops! can't get out from the 4th avenue underpass AND around 5th avenue's tracks.)
828	Tucson is well suited for a real modern streetcar system (not just one short line like we're going to get from the UA to downtown). I would love to see comprehensive rail lines running east/west and north/south so that people could get places without driving. I HATE the excessive car traffic in Tucson. I would also like to see better bike routes with greater connectivity. I don't like riding on bike lanes on busy car roads, but often these are the only ways to get from one side of town to another.
829	Tucson is woefully lacking in mass transit. Add and expand tram-streetcar/light rail and explore other transit opportunities to remove roadway congestion.
830	Tucson needs a public rail system or subway, to meet the needs of all in the city, and reaching to suburbs.
831	Tucson needs a real mass transit system.
832	Tucson needs to be more livable - more mass transit, pedestrian corridors, bike lanes. there is too much sprawl that destroys the environment/ecosystems that make tucson unique. need more connectivity through multi-modal transportation to help local economy/businesses.
833	Tucson spends a lot on transit for low-income; get people to ride the bus or get rid of it
834	Tucson's layout makes this a hard one to figure out, I know, but it would make all the difference. I have enjoyed just such a difference in Denver and Phoenix. This type of transport interferes with regular traffic much less and is much faster than the buses. It truly is in the city's interest and the transportation departments need to have more foresight in anticipating the needs of the city according to the way we are growing. They need 10 & 20 year plans.
835	Tucson's public transit infrastructure is embarrassing. There is none. The trolley system is a novelty and does not account for any real impact in carbon reduction.
836	UA students can use streetcar
837	Using renewable energy, sustainable materials and practices, energy efficiency, low impact manufacturing, using public transportation, etc.
838	Very convenient and casual. Easy to access and quick to deal with
839	Very irritating when you are stuck in traffic behind buses... there should be pull outs
840	Very limited in ideas to bring in other business. the streetcar is a waste
841	WE HAVE BUSES RUNNING THE SAME ROUTE AS THE STREET CAR WILL RUN AND THEY ARE RARELY IF EVER FULL. WE THE WATER CUSTOMERS ARE GOING TO HAVE TO PAY FOR MOVING WATER AND SEWER LINES ALONG THE ROUTE. A WASTE OF TAX MONEY.
842	WE need to offer more choices to get around our city, more light rail, bus lines and more walking communities choices
843	WITH THE COMPUTER WORLD YOU WOULD THINK CONNECTIONS COULD BE TIMED FOR SHORTER TIME BETWEEN CONNECTIONS. MORE OFTEN THAN NOT YOU WILL MISS A CONNECTION BY MINUTES MEANING ON WEEKENDS WAITING AN HOUR. ONE ALWAYS HAVE TO ALLOW AT LEAST TWO OR THREE HOURS TO GET FROM EAST TO WEST.
844	WIth density, we can have mass transit, walking spaces, storefront developments, and fun. Get out of our cars.
845	Waiting for the street car
846	Warm weather inhibits use of public transit
847	Waste of money and resources for a project that isn't actually wanted by the local residents
848	We MUST have this. I think it's inexcusable that a city the size of Tucson does not have adequate public transportation. We need a variety of it, too, not just buses.
849	We already have some hubs that could be used for mass transit
850	We are a spread out community as are most of the western states cities. If we want some sort of urban center light rail would be a great way to connect the dots in town. High speed train between here & Phoenix would be good
851	We are in desperate need of a better public transportation system as well as a thoroughfare to the East side of town with branches N and S.
852	We are such a car oriented society and I am admittedly part of that - it would take a really effective mass-transit system for me to give up driving on days where I didn't really have to. I live too far out to bus or bike, etc.
853	We can go places faster and it reduces traffic. Less smog/air pollution- trains are far less polluting than buses - and better.
854	We can't build our way out of traffic congestion and cars have many negative and adverse effects on city residents
855	We could ensure the sustainability of our clean air and require fewer road improvements, if we all did not have to drive everywhere. I would use public transportation from a hub, if I had reasonable opportunities.
856	We do not have adequate highway travel for a city the size of Tucson. I work in 9-1-1 fire/medical dispatch and we see an enormous amount of motor vehicle accidents, pedestrians struck, bicyclists struck, etc. I lived in Rochester, NY for 5yrs - a smaller city than Tucson - and they have at least 3 major highways that make travel from each corner of the city and its suburbs fast and convenient - one highway circles the downtown area, one runs north/south and one runs east/west. Our 16+ lane intersections that run through the city limits are hazardous and not as efficient as travel along I10 offers.
857	We do not have an opportunity to do a freeway- that has been off the table for a long time now. Failing that option, we need to follow-up on our streetcar/light rail initiative/motivation. I know that it is controversial, but it works....
858	We grow little food. Have little access to water. We have to drive everywhere. The mass transit sytem is lacking. We harvest very little storm water. We manufacture very little compared to other cities of this size.
859	We have many areas in the Tucson region that are secluded when it comes to public transportation.
860	We lack public transportation
861	We live and work in the center of Tucson near the UofA and Downtown. We are excited about the street car and responsible infill/ I hate mini-dorms
862	We live in a community of car convenience and if there was a way to improve the servicability and the stigma of public transportation in Tucson, I would like to see that happen.
863	We live in the West, not the East, this is a wide open city and mass transit is a waste of money. We love our independence and we love our cars. Yes, there are some who cannot afford cars, but that is a socio-economic problem not a mass transit problem. Limit bus routes and people without cars can move to those areas. The conditions of our streets communicates the attention and care we have for our city, or apparent lack there of.
864	We may not have an extensive system, but SunTran and Van Tran are very efficient services.
865	We must look at places like Portland, OR, for some ideas to cut traffic and pollution in this inversion valley. We could have high-speed rail from Nogales to Phoenix, with other transportation off of that line to immensely improve our air and quality of life.
866	We need a comprehensive mass transit system that is inexpensive and far reaching
867	We need a transit system with longer hours to provide better service.
868	We need better bus service (more routes and later service).
869	We need better buses to increase employability (people without cars can't get to employment centers)
870	We need better cross-town traffic options so streets are not so congested.
871	We need better mass transit and better quality streets
872	We need better public transportation
873	We need comprehensive bus service and/or a light rail or metro system. I live on the east side and work southeast. There is no public transit available.
874	We need it to get to work.
875	We need more rail service to Southern California, Phoenix, Las Vegas etc.
876	We need more than a stupid street car. Light rail is necessary here and better roads. This town is an embarrassment with regards to this.
877	We need public transportation.
878	We need to address mass transit
879	We need to find better mass and rapid transit in Tucson, and between Tucson and Phoenix. If we don't want to end up like L.A. or Phoenix, we must look into innovative and energy efficient transportation alternatives.
880	We need to get people to Choose to leave their cars at home. Too many people think the bus service is only for the poor.
881	We need to make light rail a priority in this city. Phoenix is an excellent example of how light rail can help local businesses.
882	We need to realize that we are no longer a little pueblo and move to have an overhaul of our transportation needs. We at a minimum need a rail system like Phoenix as well as a freeway through town
883	We need to reduce our dependency on cars and gas. Our future depends on it.
884	We needs thoroughfares/expressways to move through the city. The travel across town grows worse each year. City leaders did not have the foresight to realize that infrastructure is very important element of city growth, along with mass transit such as commuter rails.
885	We really need to bite the bullet and upgrade our public transportation system and our roads. Traffic is only getting worse and putting it off makes it more expense and painful.
886	We rely too much on our cars. If we had a decent mass transportation system (i.e. light rail of some kind), we could move around more quickly and easily. It would also solve some of the parking problems in areas such as downtown.
887	We should be able to get anywhere in this TOwn without a car. As many people who go to the AzSorana desert mueseam, and there is no bus service there! WHY? Or why not a bus to Mt Lemon or Coloso cave? Or out to avra valley or Marrana? And I would like to see a Bart system too!!
888	We should create hubs where people live to have efficient transit systems
889	We should have better shade at bus stops
890	We want more easy routes, more buses, perhaps smaller buses that come more often. Copy underdeveloped countries where public transportation is readily available.
891	We will not have the beautiful mountains to look at if our transportation continues to operate as it is doing. The amount of cars on the road is ridiculous and the lack of reliable, fast transportation in unheard of for a city this size. The roads need to be better planned and we need to make it attractive for people to use public transportation.
892	We won't get away from car usage until we increase the number of buses. To begin with, we wouldn't need more routes, just more buses for each route and to increase buses on the weekends so that people would not have to wait one to two hours for a bus.
893	When I visit other cities, I use the metro or other similar public transpo - it's good to get out and walk a bit, save on gas and driving hassles and I dont; need to kniow the schedule - I just go to the stop/staion and very shortly there it is. I woudl like to do this to go to work downtown (just down Broadway from Country Club) but taking the bus just doesn't resonate for me - I assume it's too long a wait (I can't just go out there and know I'll catch a bus in 5 or so minutes) and not particularly pleasant. We need something more modern is a broader area than where the new street car will go
894	When people get out of their cars, incredible things start to happen. They meet their neighbors. They exercise everyday as a routine of getting around. By this the environment wins, general public health and mental state all improve while becoming a community which understands itself because we have had to look each other in the eye out on the street.
895	When walking to or from work i get asked everyday for money, I think there should be designated non panhandling areas and sleeping areas. Yesterday i got off the bus downtown and was welcomed by a homeless person sleeping on the bench with a garbage can spread all over the sidewalk, it was a sore sight.
896	When we have transportation problems, the limitations of the public transportation reduces our options. Also, employment is limited when available workers cannot reach all areas. That restricts people from working for us in our area.
897	When we have work our car brake the bus doesnt so that far than where some people work
898	Where I live there is no bus service. This is a huge disadvantage to those that don't drive (the young, the old, those living gently on the planet and the differently abled)
899	While I live within the city limits, it's still at least 1/2 mile to the nearest bus stop. We need more & cheaper mass transit to make various parts of the county more accessible.
900	While I'm currently able to drive, I can envision a time when I'd be dependent on public transportation, which is negligible in the area
901	While public transportation in rural areas is lacking, the overall ease of transportation within city limits including auto, bicycle and public commuting is appreciated. The timely manner for road construction/improvements is impressive. I-10 is awesome!
902	While we have an adequate transit system, we need one that is more encompassing to meet the needs of the population.
903	Why does Tucson need a rail system over supporting police and fire. They are spending over 63 million dollars on the rail system and police and fire are short handed and not getting pay increases????
904	Why don't we have better transportation -- including public transportation? These things are important today and will become even more important quality of life issues in the future.
905	Why is the University Band not in more of the parades? Why doesn't the university have a greater presence in our public libraries? Why isn't there a UA Sun Tran sponsored bus. Why do we not see more Red and Blue around the city during big games. I thin the city could host a lot of tailgating type events downtown and have buses transport people to the game from there. Charging for parking at Congress and I-10 and encouraging people to tailgate there would be great.
906	Wide streets, good bus service
907	Will encourage development of downtown and access between campus and downtown - student housing downtown
908	Wish I could at least have the option to take public transportation twice a week to work, and wish there was safe, reliable public transportation from the Foothills to downtown and to campus on the weekends (where the fun venues are)
909	With no public transit to speak of and reliance on the auto, it is difficult to keep our eyes on the cars ahead and the enormous pot holes, all at the same time
910	With the expasion of the larger metropolitan area, it is vital to expand and improve regional transportation to remove as many vehicles as possible from the roads. This will improve people's stress levels, air quality, and help form a sence of community as people meet their neighbors.
911	Would be willing to take the bus to work but it does not reach north of Rogers on Campbell.
912	Yes, it should be funky but please come into the 21st century. It's not 1970. I hope that the slum lords will finally sell when we get the modern streetcar and property values increase. We could use someone with real vision to do Something Great for the street.