ETS Weekly Poll
This Week's Poll
Have you ever used the bike rack on the front of our buses?
Previous Poll's Results
May 16, 2012
How do you pass the time on the bus?
29.63% - LRT
40.74% - Bus
25.93% - I use them equally
3.70% - Neither, I don’t take transit
May 9, 2012
How do you pass the time on the bus?
20.00% - Play with your smartphone/tablet/etc
0.00% - Chat with other passengers
28.00% - Listen to music
28.00% - Read a book (physical or electronic version)
12.00% - Daydream/Catch up on sleep
12.00% - Other
May 2, 2012
Have you visited or liked our official Edmonton Transit System (ETS) Facebook Fan page?
31.25% - Yes, and I regularly participate in discussions or like posts.
25.00% - Yes, I like to read the posts by ETS.
43.75% - No, I wasn’t aware there was an official ETS Facebook Fan page.
April 25, 2012
Have you ever had any of our Peace Officers check if you’ve paid your fare?
10.71% - Yes, I have someone look at my fare at least once a month.
57.14% - Yes, but only once or twice a year at most.
32.14% - No, I’ve never had anyone check my fare.
April 18, 2012
In the last month (4 weeks), how often have you used ETS?
53.57% - 40 or more trips per month
17.86% - 25 - 39 trips per month
10.71% - 9 - 24 trips per month
14.29% - 1 - 8 trips per month
3.57% - Don't use transit
April 11, 2012
What products and services would you like to see at an ETS Customer Service Centre?
18.18% - Transit passes and tickets
9.09% - ETS route and schedule information
18.18% - Lost and found service
27.27% - ETS merchandise and gifts
9.09% - Other city products and services, such as leisure centre passes
18.18% - Other
April 4, 2012
Have you ever purchased any fare through the ETS online store?
10.00% - Yes, I love avoiding line-ups and having my bus pass or tickets delivered by Canada Post right to my door
50.00% - No, I’d rather buy my fare in person
10.00% - No, I don’t like giving out my credit card information online
30.00% - No, I have other reasons for not wanting to purchase through the online store
0.00% - I didn’t realize I could buy fare product online.
March 28, 2012
Why do you take public transit?
18.18% - To save money
9.09% - To help the environment
4.55% - Because it’s cool
9.09% - Because it’s convenient
45.45% - Need to for work/school
13.64% - Other
March 21, 2012
Have you ever utilized the Park and Ride service offered by ETS at one of the following locations: Eaux Claires, Meadows, Davies, or Lewis Farms?
0.00% - Yes, frequently (10 or more times per month)
10.00% - Yes, but not on a regular basis (less than 10 times per month)
10.00% - Only for specific event(s)
65.00% - No, never
15.00% - What is Park and Ride?
March 14, 2012
What else do you spend $3.00 on weekdays?
38.10% - Coffee
4.76% - Morning snack
4.76% - Parking
0.00% - Buskers/Panhandlers
33.33% - Nothing, I hoard my spare change
19.05% - Other
March 7, 2012
ETS offers many ways for customers to get information about ETS services. What’s your primary source of information?
38.46% - takeETS.com
7.69% - BusLink at 780-496-1600
7.69% - ETS Text Messaging at 31100
15.38% - ETS Trip Planner
15.38% - Google Transit
0.00% - Ride Guide
7.69% - Route Brochures
7.69% - Bus Driver/LRT Operator
0.00% - 311
0.00% - Other
February 29, 2012
How do you pass the time when you're on the bus or LRT?
16.67% - People watch.
22.22% - Read.
0.00% - Talk to fellow passengers
38.89% - Listen to music
8.33% - Sleep
13.89% - Other
February 22, 2012
What do you think about the Behaviour on the Bus (BOB) program?
24.14% - I enjoy seeing his bald head on the bus!
51.72% - I’m really tired of the whole campaign
24.14% - The what program?
February 15, 2012
How many years have you been using ETS?
17.39% - Just started this year
13.04% - Between one and five years
17.39% - Six to ten years.
52.17% - More than ten years.
February 8, 2012
Have you ever met a significant other on a bus or train?
14.29% - Yes, our eyes met across the crowd of people.
28.57% - No, but I have made friends on transit.
57.14% - No, I stick to myself.
February 1, 2012
Are you aware of the February Service changes?
32.00% - Yes, and I have prepared accordingly
48.00% - No, I was not aware there were winter changes
20.00% - There are winter service changes?
January 25, 2012
Do you ever use the Stop Request program?
9.09% - Yes, I often request to get off at a safe location other than my bus stop
40.91% - No, but I am aware of the program
50.00% - No, I wasn’t aware I could request to stop at a location other than my bus stop
January 18, 2012
How many years have you been using ETS?
13.73% - Just started this year
35.29% - Between one and five years
13.73% - Six to ten years
37.25% - More than ten years
January 11, 2012
Have you ever purchased transit fare online?
9.09% - Yes, it’s so easy and it’s delivered right to my home
33.33% - No, I don’t trust online purchases
57.58% - I wasn’t aware there was an ETS Online Store
January 4, 2012
Will you be participating in the Donate-a-Ride campaign?
10.53% - Yes, I have already given to Donate-a-Ride
15.79% - Yes, I plan to participate
47.37% - No, I do not plan to participate
26.32% - What is Donate-a-Ride?
