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Out of 50 USA urban areas, how does the Puget Sound Region rank for annual trips by transit?
- Top 10
- 25th
- 35th
- Trick question, we aren't in the top 50
According to our most current regional transportation plan, the Transportation 2040 Plan Update, how much money are we scheduled to need for transportation and transit projects over the next 30 years?
- $10 Billion or about $2,000 for every man, woman and child in the Puget Sound region
- $100 Billion or about $20,000 for every man, woman and child in the Puget Sound region
- $200 Billion or about $40,000 for every man, woman and child in the Puget Sound region
- A lot
Of the $200 billion price tag for all projects, what percentage is going to public transit versus for roads, bridges, sidewalks and bike paths?
- 5%
- 10%
- 25%
- 50%
According to the Transportation 2040 Plan Update, in 2040 we will be taking 19 million trips a day in the Puget Sound region by all modes of transportation. What percentage of those trips will be on public transit assuming we build 79 miles of light rail and double the bus service?
- 50%
- 30%
- 10%
- 5%
Of the 19 million trips a day in the Puget Sound region by all modes of transportation in 2040, what percentage of those trips will be on light rail?
- 50%
- 30%
- 10%
- 1%
Of all public transit trips in 2040, what percentage will be on buses?
- 90%
- 60%
- 30%
- 10%
True or False: Building light rail will reduce congestion.
- True, it does in most cities
- True, it does in many cities
- True it does in some cities
- False
According to the 2040 Plan, what is the average number of jobs within 30 minutes of housing by transit?
- Less than 2%
- Less than 30%
- Less than 50%
- Less than 75%
What is the difference between heavy rail and light rail?
- There is no difference, newer rail systems just use lighter material.
- Light rail has more window area allowing more light inside.
- I'm not sure but I know our rail cars are like the trains in New York, Boston and San Francisco
- Light rail has much less capacity than heavy rail or even bus rapid transit, is much slower and some sections run on streets
True or False: There are no alternatives to building light rail. We have to do it.
- True, we can't be a world class city without it
- True, whatever it costs, we should have built it years ago
- True, If you build it they will come
- False, high capacity bus rapid transit, more rideshare programs, more sidewalks and bike paths and new technology are much more viable, sustainable alternatives.
Who is paying to build the light rail line?
- It's mostly paid for by grants from the Feds and State
- Seattle residents
- Everyone in the State of Washington
- Everyone in the urban area of King, Snohomish and Pierce Counties including their children and grandchildren

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