UBC RAPID TRANSIT OPINION STUDY RESULTS. January 2019

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1 UBC RAPID TRANSIT OPINION STUDY RESULTS January 2019

2 UBC RAPID TRANSIT OPINION STUDY RESULTS In field November 14 20, 2018 Conducted by Research Co. (Mario Canseco) Online survey of 1,900 adults in Metro : 300 : 300 Burnaby/Richmond/New Westminster: 150 : 600 Pitt Meadows/Maple Ridge: 200 Delta/White Rock/Langley: 200 : 150 +/- 2.3%, 19/20 2

3 TOP HIGHLIGHTS: Four-in-five Metro ites (82%) support extending the line to the UBC campus. Support for extending SkyTrain to UBC (82%) is higher than it is for extending the line to Arbutus (71%). Less than one-quarter () of Metro ites think there are other more important transit projects that should be completed before the UBC portion of the line. Two-thirds (6) of Metro ites favour SkyTrain as the best technology to use. Two-thirds (6) of Metro ites said a substantial financial contribution from the university would make them more likely to support the project the top factor among those tested. Metro ites understand a SkyTrain extension to UBC will benefit the entire region and not just UBC, with 60% of respondents calling it a regional priority. Across the region, people said it is important for their communities to be well connected to the UBC Point Grey campus by transit. Almost half of Metro ites (4) say they are more likely to visit UBC if they can get there by SkyTrain. 3

4 THINKING ABOUT REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION PLANNING IN METRO VANCOUVER, WHICH OF THE FOLLOWING ARE MOST IMPORTANT TO YOU? CHOOSE UP TO FOUR. (METRO VANCOUVER) Projects that will reduce congestion 73% Projects that contribute to an interconnected public transit network that serves the entire region, rather than one-off projects that only serve specific communities 6 Projects that will help me get to where I want to go faster 58% Projects that improve connections between major economic and employment hubs to facilitate economic growth and prosperity 50% Projects that will reduce greenhouse gas emissions 42% Projects that will help increase accessibility of affordable housing options 38% 4

5 FROM WHAT YOU HAVE SEEN, READ OR HEARD ABOUT THE PROJECT, DO YOU AGREE OR DISAGREE WITH EXTENDING THE MILLENNIUM LINE SKYTRAIN UNDERNEATH BROADWAY TO ARBUTUS STREET IN VANCOUVER? Strongly agree Moderately agree Not sure Moderately disagree Strongly disagree % % 2% 31% 38% % 1 8% Delta / WR / Langley 23% % 1 Metro

6 DO YOU SUPPORT OR OPPOSE EXTENDING THIS LINE BEYOND ARBUTUS STREET TO THE UNIVERSITY OF BRITISH COLUMBIA (UBC) CAMPUS AT POINT GREY? Strongly support Moderately support Not sure Moderately oppose Strongly oppose 60% 2 3% 3% 5 2 8% 2% 52% 32% 8% % 38% 11% Delta / WR / Langley 40% 33% % 2% 1 Metro 4 33% 8% Do you support or oppose extending this line beyond Arbutus Street to the University of British Columbia (UBC) campus at Point Grey? 6

7 DON T STOP THE LINE AT ARBUTUS ST. Stopping the construction of the Millennium Line Extension at Arbutus Street does not make sense construction should continue to UBC without delay Not Sure Stopping the construction of the Millennium Line Extension at Arbutus Street makes sense because there are other more important transit projects in the region that should be completed before the UBC portion 6 11% 20% 60% 1 23% % Delta / WR / Langley 50% 21% % 3 33% 30% Metro 5 1 Which of these statements comes closest to your own point of view? Choose one. 7

8 WHAT WOULD ENCOURAGE PEOPLE TO SUPPORT THE PROJECT MORE? (TOP 2: SIGNIFICANTLY AND SOMEWHAT MORE LIKELY TO SUPPORT) 80% 70% 60% 50% 40% 30% 20% % % % 20% 63% 62% 6 53% 42% % 30% 32% % 6 62% 4 43% % % Metro Delta / WR / Langley If UBC provided a substantial financial contribution toward the project, assuming such a contribution would not affect funding for the university s academic mission If it increased access to affordable housing options If the project enabled additional residential development at UBC s Point Grey campus beyond current plans If there was a guarantee that the underground portion of the line would be tunneled rather than built with the cut-and-cover method If the SkyTrain guideway was built above ground, rather than tunneled, through Pacific Spirit Regional Park If the SkyTrain guideway and station(s) at UBC s Point Grey campus were elevated, rather than underground Would any of the following make you more likely, just as likely, or less likely to support extending the Millennium Line SkyTrain underneath Broadway beyond Arbutus Street to the UBC campus at Point Grey? Choose one for each row. 8

9 WHAT WOULD MAKE OPPONENTS MORE LIKELY TO SUPPORT THE PROJECT? WHAT WOULD MAKE UNDECIDEDS MORE LIKELY TO SUPPORT THE PROJECT? If UBC provided a substantial financial contribution toward the project, assuming such a contribution would not affect funding for the university s academic If the SkyTrain guideway and station(s) at UBC s Point Grey campus were elevated, rather than underground 5 If it increased access to affordable housing options If UBC provided a substantial financial contribution toward the project, assuming such a contribution would not affect funding for the university s 2 2 If it increased access to affordable housing options If the SkyTrain guideway and station(s) at UBC s Point Grey campus were elevated, rather than underground 1 If the SkyTrain guideway was built above ground, rather than tunneled, through Pacific Spirit Regional Park 2 If the project enabled additional residential development at UBC s Point Grey campus beyond current plans If the project enabled additional residential development at UBC s Point Grey campus beyond current plans 23% If the SkyTrain guideway was built above ground, rather than tunneled, through Pacific Spirit Regional Park If there was a guarantee that the underground portion of the line would be tunneled rather than built with the cutand-cover method 1 If there was a guarantee that the underground portion of the line would be tunneled rather than built with the cut-and-cover method 8% 0% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 0% 1 20% 2 30% 3 9

10 SKYTRAIN TO UBC IS A REGIONAL PRIORITY Connecting UBC with a rapid transit line should be considered a regional priority as it will bring benefits to the entire region, not just the UBC campus community Not Sure Extending the Millennium Line SkyTrain to UBC is not a priority because the project primarily benefits only one community 70% 18% 62% 61% 30% Delta / WR / Langley 53% Metro 60% 1 2 Which of these statements comes closest to your own point of view? Choose one. 10

11 IT IS IMPORTANT FOR MY MUNICIPALITY TO BE WELL-CONNECTED TO THE UBC POINT GREY CAMPUS BY TRANSIT Strongly agree Moderately agree Not sure Moderately disagree Strongly disagree 3 40% 3 3 2% % 8% 23% 38% 13% 13% Delta / WR / Langley 3 13% 18% 40% 20% 1 1 Metro 30% 3 All things considered, do you agree or disagree with each of the following statements? Choose one for each row. - It is important for my municipality to be well-connected to the UBC Point Grey campus by transit. 11

12 SKYTRAIN IS THE MOST DESIRABLE TECHNOLOGY Skytrain is the most appropriate form of transit to move people along the Broadway Corridor to and from the UBC Point Grey campus Not Sure There are other forms of transit better suited than SkyTrain to move people along the Broadway Corridor to and from the UBC Point Grey campus (e.g. At-grade Light Rail Transit) 71% % 62% 1 20% 52% 2 1 Delta / WR / Langley 51% 2 Metro % Which of these statements comes closest to your own point of view? Choose one. 12

13 UBC IS A LEADING CONTRIBUTOR TO THE REGIONAL ECONOMY Strongly agree Moderately agree Not sure Moderately disagree Strongly disagree 33% 4 11% 3% 2 50% 1 Delta / WR / Langley 43% 18% % 8% % 1 52% 1 1 0% 4 Metro 4 1 All things considered, do you agree or disagree with each of the following statements? Choose one for each row. - UBC is a leading contributor to the regional economy. 13

14 WHEN WAS THE LAST TIME YOU PERSONALLY VISITED THE UBC CAMPUS AT POINT GREY? In the past month Two to six months ago Seven to 12 months ago More than a year ago Never 40% 1 1 3% 2 33% 2 3% % 3 Delta / WR / Langley 1 8% 48% % 11% 51% 3% 1 21% 4 63% 1 Metro 21%

15 WHAT WAS THE REASON FOR YOUR LAST VISIT TO THE UBC CAMPUS AT POINT GREY? (METRO VANCOUVER) To go to the park or the beach 1 To visit a museum or cultural amenity To attend a lecture or speech 1 1 To attend a class or a lab To attend a health-related appointment To see a performance 13% 13% To go to work To see a sports event To use a recreational facility Other 15

16 IF THE MILLENNIUM LINE SKYTRAIN WENT TO THE UBC CAMPUS AT POINT GREY, WOULD YOU BE MORE LIKELY, JUST AS LIKELY OR LESS LIKELY TO VISIT THE CAMPUS? Significantly more likely to visit the campus than before Just as likely to visit the campus as before Somewhat less likely to visit the campus than before Somewhat more likely to visit the campus than before Not sure Significantly less likely to visit the campus than before 2 43% 1% 1% 31% 41% 1% 21% 5 3% 18% 48% 1% Delta / WR / Langley 1 5 2% 1 4 1% 2% 5 1 2% Metro 20% 2 4 1% 1% 16