A crucial step is being taken this week regarding Loyalist College students and Belleville Transit services.
A survey is now being distributed to students to assess if enough students would like a bus pass included as part of their tuition fees.
The city’s Transit Advisory Committee has asked Loyalist to conduct a such a survey.
It’s believed the passes would lower fares and be a much simpler and effective way of handling the increasing number
of passengers from the college.
Results are expected next week.
Many other colleges and universities include the cost of bus passes in their fees.
Several years ago a similar survey was done at Loyalist but received little support for the idea.
The actual survey being distributed to Loyalist students is below.
The City of Belleville and Loyalist College are working together to create a cost effective and efficient public transit system for Loyalist College students. Your input, as a Loyalist student, is important as we consider what such a plan could include.
Please accept our thanks for taking the time to complete this survey. All responses are confidential and anonymous.
- Do you currently purchase a monthly Public Transit Pass in the City of Belleville?
a) Yes
b) No
c) Decline to answer
2. Would you consider purchasing a “Loyalist College/Belleville Transit Public Transit Pass” program that would result in a reduced public transit pass fare? This transit pass would enable students to ride any route, any time, and anywhere (from 7am-10pm) within the City of Belleville Public Transit service boundaries.
a) Yes
b) No
c) Decline to answer
3. What do you think are the most important benefits of the “Loyalist College/Belleville Transit Public Transit Pass”? (Choose up to 3)
a) Saving students money
b) Offering students a reliable way to get home and work safely when they need it
c) Reducing greenhouse gas emissions and supports sustainability
d) Improving student-focused transit services (through a partnership with the City)
e) Reducing the demand for on-campus parking
f) Other……………… (area for comments)
4. What improvements to the current services would encourage you to purchase a pass, if any?
(area for comments)
5. In general, do you think the above benefits outweigh the cost that students who opt-in will pay even if they choose not to use public transit?
a) Yes
b) No
c) Decline to answer
6. Should passes be available for purchase by (choose one):
a) Semester (4 months)
b) Academic Year (8 months)
c) Calendar Year (12 months)
