TRANSPORTATION RESEARCH EXPERIENCE
CASTLE ROCK CONSULTANTS
RURAL SCOPING
A two-part research project, qualitative and quantitative, that began with four focus groups in South Dakota with drivers ages 18 years and up. The study was regarding transportation habits, attitudes regarding design and maintenance of streets and highways, awareness and attitudes towards public transportation, opinions on travel concerns and information sources for travel, road and weather conditions. The second part of this project included 160 telephone interviews with rural and non-rural South Dakota Residents. (2069, 2070)
FEDERAL HIGHWAY ADMINISTRATION AND JHK & ASSOCIATES
National rural ITS transportation study consisting of 500 telephone interviews with the general public residing in areas of population 50,000 or less regarding their transportation wants and needs. (9425)
LOUISVILLE AIRPORT
400 intercept interviews with travelers and greeters at Louisville Airport regarding parking preferences. (9510)
METRO TRANSIT
A two part project, consisting of primary and secondary research, that began with 200 telephone interviews with consumers, business and community leaders in order to provide an analysis of the effectiveness of the I-35W marketing committee’s efforts to raise awareness and increase use of Travel Demand Management services on I-35W. The secondary research compared the effectiveness of the current marketing campaign with that of past marketing efforts on the part of MTC and MN Rideshare, as well as transportation departments in other large metropolitan areas. (9218)
A two part quantitative research project consisting of 400 telephone interviews conducted at the MTC phone center with people who called requesting bus schedule information and 400 self-administered questionnaires distributed on-board. (88113
A two part quantitative research project consisting of 500 on-board interviews with passengers on buses equipped with wheelchair lifts and 500 telephone interviews with physically handicapped individuals who use accessible mainline service or Metro Mobility regarding accessibility. (8895 & 8896)
Three focus groups with users and non-users of Info Express regarding usage. (8686)
400 on-board interviews with riders on Route 10. (8517)
450 telephone interviews with cable television subscribers regarding automated transit information. (8403)
21,000 on-board interviews with bus riders throughout the seven county metro area regarding origin and destination. Results were geo-coded, the data entered, with results produced on data tables.
Two focus groups with regular transit commuters regarding bus maintenance
MINNEAPOLIS/ST. PAUL AIRPORT/METROPOLITAN AIRPORTS COMMISSION
MINNESOTA DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY
A two part pre and post quantitative research project that began with 1,100 telephone interviews with the general public to determine awareness of air bags. After a public relations and advertising campaign promoting automatic crash systems, an additional 1,100 telephone interviews were conducted with licensed drivers, statewide, regarding attitudes and knowledge of automated crash systems to test the effectiveness of the public information campaign. (90114 & 9226)
MINNESOTA DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY, OFFICE OF TRAFFIC SAFETY & BIG CITY PRODUCTIONS
A total of 7 focus groups in the Twin Cities, Duluth and Faribault with members of a high risk demographic group ages 21-34 to test messages for traffic safety videos regarding driving under the influence and seat belt use.
MINNESOTA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
A three-part research project was conducted, to determine the effectiveness of road maintenance. The research consisted of one qualitative and two quantitative studies that began with six focus groups, two in the seven county metro area and four on a specified corridor of a Minnesota State Highway with area commuters, commercial drivers and recreational travelers. Focus group results were used to design the questionnaire for two quantitative studies; 300 interviews were conducted with commuters and recreational travelers to determine satisfaction of road maintenance. Following the changes implemented from the first quantitative study, a six month evaluation study was conducted with an additional 300 commuters and recreational travelers regarding their opinions and attitudes of the changes. (9647, 9474, 9440)
A three part quantitative research project involving 300 telephone interviews with the general public living along Hwy 23 corridor from Willmar to St. Cloud, 50 telephone interviews with owners and managers of commercial establishments along Hwy 23 corridor, and 50 intercept interviews with truckers at a truck stop along Hwy 23 corridor. (9632, 9633, 9634)
1,000 telephone interviews with the general public, statewide, to determine attitudes toward and actual behavior of Minnesota drivers regarding current speed limits on state highways and freeways. (95130)
500 telephone interviews with commuters were conducted to determine public preferences and behavior regarding either driving through construction zones, requiring a longer construction period, or using detours around construction zones, resulting in a shorter construction period. The sample of 4,000 names was gathered by recording the license plates of commuters traveling on Highway 169 during morning and evening rush hours, as well as weekend drivers, immediately prior to a scheduled construction project. The names and addresses of the car owners were obtained from the Minnesota Vehicle Registration Department, and phone numbers were requested from directory assistance. (9588)
A two-part research project, qualitative and quantitative, that began with two focus groups with shipping receivers/managers and freight carriers in Minnesota. Focus group results were followed up with telephone interviews regarding opinions of intermodal shipping and laws in Minnesota. (9564 & 9563)
630 telephone interviews with government representatives, commercial owners, and the general public in Mn/DOT’s District 8 to determine satisfaction and gather opinions on how Mn/DOT utilizes the transportation budget. (9542)
A global market research project conducted with transportation departments, academic institutions and private companies about their road research needs and their opinions of the Mn/ROAD Research Facility. Participants, throughout the world, were screened, pre-recruited, and mailed a Mn/ROAD information packet then interviewed via telephone regarding the material. (9529)
11 focus groups with commuters on I-394 and I-35W to better understand the perspectives and attitudes toward the use of High Occupancy Vehicle (HOV) lanes. (9495)
100 telephone interviews with businesses located along I-94 to determine effectiveness of print materials sent to them and their employees regarding construction and detours along I-94. (9195)
1,031 interviews regarding congestion tolerance in the Metro Area.
Mn/DOT, VERIDIAN & URS(BRW)
Mayday Plus Test. Qualitative and quantitative research in 11 county SE Minnesota area including Rochester to test emergency alert equipment for vehicles. (9831, 9820, 97116, 9712, 9711)
Mn/DOT & PARSONS BRINCKERHOFF QUADE AND DOUGLAS, INC. & METROPOLITAN COUNCIL
2000 TBI. A three-part study was conducted to provide an accurate and up-to-date picture of travel behavior in the first decade of the 21st century. Data gathered in timed driving 5,600 miles segments, 3,300 roadside interviews and 13,000 mail surveys will be used to plan and design needed transportation improvements.
MINNESOTA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION, OFFICE OF RAILROADS AND WATERWAYS & UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA, HUMAN FACTORS RESEARCH LABORATORY
The primary goals of this qualitative research were to identify perceptions of railroad/ highway crossing safety issues, the perceptions of need for improved traffic control devices at crossings, and to seek suggestions concerning possible improvements to railroad safety awareness programs. Three focus groups with the general public in the Metro area, Detroit Lakes and Albert Lea, and one focus group with Metro individuals involved in traffic safety from various public and private organizations.
MINNESOTA GUIDESTAR & CASTLE ROCK
RURAL SCOPING
A two part research project, qualitative and quantitative, that began with six focus groups in rural Minnesota with drivers ages 18-65 years regarding specific travel needs within their region, as well as throughout the State of Minnesota. Focus group results were used to design the questionnaire for 500 statewide telephone interviews with Minnesotans who travel outside the seven county metro area to determine travel wants and needs. (93500A, 93500B, & 93501)
MINNESOTA RIDESHARE
A two part quantitative research project that began with 500 telephone interviews with the general public in the Twin Cities area regarding awareness of MTC advertising and to measure the effectiveness of communication. Followed up with 151 telephone interviews with respondents. (9067 &9097)
A two part research project, qualitative and quantitative, consisting of four focus groups and 700 telephone interviews with ridesharing commuters. To determine how to effectively promote Rideshare among companies and organizations in the MN Rideshare geographic region. Attitudes and awareness of MN Rideshare and their services, positive and negative attitudes toward promotions/incentives, etc. (8550 & 8551)
300 telephone interviews with Guaranteed Ride Home program enrollees to evaluate its effectiveness after six months and to determine other transportation issues for Minnesota Rideshare and The Traffic Management Center, Mn/DOT. (9710)
PARSONS BRINCKERHOFF QUADE AND DOUGLAS, INC. AND RAMSEY COUNTY REGIONAL RAILROAD AUTHORITY
Quantitative research to measure consumer attitudes toward development of the Riverview Corridor, which may include mass transit services such as bus and light rail.
Qualitative research with commuters who use the corridor along Highway 61, Old Highway 61, which is County Road 30, I-35 or 35E – Rush Line Corridor
On-board interviews with commuters during morning and evening rush hour on one route within the metro area regarding usage.
1,000 on-board interviews with commuters
800 telephone interviews with general public regarding pre and post advertising.
500 intercept interviews at MSP Airport with travelers regarding parking issues.
839 intercept interviews at MSP Lindbergh Terminal with travelers and employees regarding attitudes toward retail, eateries and services.
PARSONS BRINCKERHOFF QUADE AND DOUGLAS, INC – PORTLAND AND IDAHO DOT ENVIRONMENTAL ANALYSIS
PARSONS BRINCKERHOFF QUADE AND DOUGLAS, INC. AND Mn/DOT
PARSONS BRINCKERHOFF QUADE AND DOUGLAS, INC. AND OHIO DO
Commuter Rail. 500 phone interviews to obtain commuter attitudes toward rail service on 7 corridors. (97115)
1600 roadside intercepts, origin and destination research on HWY 75 from Sun Valley to Bellevue.
250 phone and mail with commuters who work in the Sun Valley Bellevue Corridor.
PARSONS BRINCKERHOFF QUADE AND DOUGLAS, INC. - PORTLAND
PARSONS TRANSPORTATION GROUP
3 focus groups; 1 business owners/managers, 1 commuters who use Cedar Av. on a regular basis, and 1 general public who use the Corridor less than 3 times per week. Research is regarding the Cedar Ave Corridor Transitway in Dakota County to identify perceived transit needs and preferences among commuters/users of the Cedar Avenue Corridor, non-commuters/non-users, and business owners/managers in the Corridor. (9977)
RICHARDSON & RICHTER/ HENNEPIN COUNTY RAILROAD AUTHORITY
The primary objective of this quantitative research (650 telephone interviews) was to learn about community attitudes toward light rail in the Southwest Corridor.
SHORT ELLIOT HENDRICKSON & Mn/DOT
The purpose of the qualitative research (6 focus groups) was to determine attitudes toward road and weather information availability using various sources, i.e., cell phone, kiosk, 1-800 number, cable TV, the Internet ad Web-site. (2010, 2041)
Primary research regarding re-design of the TH 169 Corridor along Mille Lacs from Onamia to Garrison; 4 focus groups, 525 phone interviews, and 21 in-depth one-on-one phone interviews to test attitudes towards various options. (21067)
A phone survey of 300 Twin Ports residents who drive the Miller Trunk Corridor in Duluth to determine perceptions of that roadway and how it might be enhanced. (21066)
SUBURBAN TRANSIT SERVICES
A two part quantitative research project consisting of 600 on-board interviews with people using the bus lines from Medicine Lake, North Suburban, Plymouth, Southwest Metro and Valley Transit regarding ridership and 150 telephone interviews with non-transit users.
TAHOE AIR CORPORATION
400 phone interviews to measure market potential in Bay area.
UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA, CENTER FOR TRANSPORTATION STUDIES
100 telephone interviews with engineering students regarding curriculum development for the Center for Transportation Studies.
University of Minnesota & Mn/DOT
A two-part research project, qualitative and quantitative, that began with six focus groups with the general public to identify perceptions and attitudes toward railroad crossing safety issues. Focus group results were followed up with 500 telephone interviews with Minnesota drivers to determine attitudes toward railroad crossing safety and to gather opinions regarding suggestions for reducing accident rates. (95100 & 9599)
URS(BRW) & Mn/DOT
Two focus groups with frequent users of HWY 97 (Forest Lake and Scandia areas) to determine drivers’ attitudes in order to better develop goals and objectives for the corridor.
TBI. 19,000 roadside interviews with drivers at different highway entry points into the seven county metro area regarding travel behavior. On-site origin and destination data collection and data entry. 1990
Metro Transit Plan. A two part research project, qualitative and quantitative, that began with seven focus groups with light commercial drivers, commuters, senior drivers and non-rush hour travelers regarding opinions about driving on major freeways, four lane and two lane highways and streets in the Twin Cities. Focus group results were used to design the questionnaire for 361 telephone interviews with drivers to determine which of the options they would prefer Mn/DOT emphasize in funding decisions: preservation, traffic management or expansion. (9559 & 9540)
602 telephone interviews with the general public and commercial clients to determine future investment goals and to prioritize five current investment goals; preserve the interstate, preserve the non-interstate, replace bridges, support system responding to changing demographics and economic development, and set aside funds for on-going activities.
Three focus groups (St. Cloud, Monticello and Rogers) along the I-94 Corridor to determine attitudes of drivers relative to commuting on that corridor.
Two focus groups in Park Rapids with those who drive the Highway 34 Corridor on a regular basis to identify issues and concerns.
WILBUR SMITH AND METROPOLITAN COUNCIL
Mail survey of pilots in MN and WI regarding airport services satisfaction. (23002)
WISCONSIN CENTRAL LTD. RAILROAD AND BRIGGS COMMUNICATION
Customer satisfaction tracking study. Processed data from 196 self-administered questionnaires from Wisconsin Central Ltd. Railroad clients and compared results with same survey conducted in 1990. (9723)
Customer satisfaction and mail survey of Maine RR shipping services. (23028)
Quantitative research with commuters who use the Canton-Akron-Cleveland Corridor, intercept, mail andphone follow-up.
Roadside intercepts to gather information on travel behavior in the Highway 75 corridor. (21052)
Quantitative research with commuters who use the Highway 75 corridor: recruit, mail and phone follow-up. (21053)
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