APPENDIX 20: Comments about RIAS Affect on Travel Behavior

Question: “If TS were installed citywide on transit, intersections, signs and buildings, how would they affect your travel?”

Ss #

Response

1

More independent, don't have to ask, better understand new environments, if lost can better figure out where you are

2

Travel more, more confident, easier, faster

3

Travel more places, more independent, wouldn't get lost as much, feels safer

4

Easier to find location, don't have to ask, quicker, more confident

5

More independent, travel more often, saves time

6

More confident, reduces uncertainty, get info in timely fashion, would go to new destinations

7

Easier to travel, find things quicker, more at ease, more confident

8

Makes transfer easier, more places, more confident, felt safer, quicker, wouldn't be late so often

9

Travel more, more spontaneous, adds certainty to spatial orientation, more ease of mind

10

Alleviate anxiety of unfamiliar places, more confidence, more self-esteem, independence, enhance my ability to function at maximum, safer travel, reduce my family's fear & anxiety

11

Increased safety, independence, knowledge of the environment, don’t have to remember all details, more enjoyable travel, wouldn't hesitate to travel, go more places

12

Make better choices, make unfamiliar places easier to find, would travel more, I could be an example for my students to travel more, more confident, more independent

13

Wouldn't have to preplan as much, more spontaneous, gave me freedom, would know what was around, travel whenever I wanted, travel  without assistance, more independently, more confidence, less stress, would be great, independent

14

Travel more, less fear, less confusion, know where you are, more relaxed, less inhibition for travel

15

More confident, more safe & secure, would know spatial layout better, would travel more, would have more fun, instant feedback, more quickly

16

Travel more, go to new places, less anxiety, learn city faster, more options for jobs and housing, more enjoyment to travel

17

Easier, faster, more independent

18

Would know where things are, wouldn't have to ask

19

Could make informed decisions, would travel more, independent

20

More frequent trips, go to unfamiliar places, larger range of activities, larger space & further, could comparison shop, rely less on others, could get jobs in wider area, willing to use multiple modes of transit

21

Easier to orient myself, would know what street I'm on

22

Could go to 20-30 more places per year, more independent, travel time cut in half, more confidence, less frustration

23

Saves time, more convenient, would be free to travel more, more confidence

24

More effective travel, great for new places

25

Much easier, safer, more willing to travel, don't need sighted guide, wouldn't have to practice before going, increases self-esteem, travel more often

26

Increase my travel, ease my anxiety about travel, more simple, greatly improve my state of mind

27

Much less stressful, don't have to ask for assistance, more independent travel, saves time, could make more complicated trips, more trips to new locations

28

Travel more, more spontaneous, more relaxed, significantly higher level of confidence, less fearful, less vulnerable

29

Greatly increase my travel, more & different places, not boring, would make travel much more interesting, makes me want to go out much more, broaden my horizons

30

Decrease travel time, decrease travel cost, less time spent, increase desire to travel, more confident, safer, would explore new environments

 

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