Greater LA Transit Seeks Rider Input on Service Equity
Foothill Transit launches Title VI survey through Feb 28 to assess service equity
Foothill Transit Opens Title VI Survey
Foothill Transit's asking Greater Los Angeles riders to complete a Title VI survey about service equity, transit officials said Friday. The agency announced the survey January 31, with responses accepted through February 28. Participants who complete the survey can enter a drawing for a $100 VISA gift card, though officials didn't say how many gift cards will be awarded.
Federal Requirement Drives Community Outreach
Title VI surveys help transit agencies comply with federal civil rights requirements that prohibit discrimination in programs receiving federal funding, according to the Federal Transit Administration. The surveys collect demographic and service experience data to ensure transit services are distributed equitably across all communities. Officials didn't specify what changes might result from survey responses or how the agency will use the feedback. Transit agencies typically conduct Title VI analyses every three to five years as part of their federal compliance obligations.
Survey Focuses on Service Equity
The survey asks riders about their experiences with Foothill Transit services and collects demographic information to assess whether services meet Title VI requirements, officials said. Specific questions included in the survey weren't detailed in the announcement. Officials said the feedback will help the agency understand the needs of its diverse ridership, though they didn't provide information about how many responses they're seeking or what participation rate would be considered successful. The agency serves communities across the San Gabriel and Pomona valleys in eastern Los Angeles County.
Month-Long Response Period Underway
The survey opened January 31 and closes February 28, giving residents four weeks to participate, according to the transit agency. Officials said participants can access the survey through the agency's website but didn't specify whether paper versions are available at transit centers or on buses. The gift card drawing will occur after the survey closes, though officials haven't announced when winners will be notified.
Riders Can Access Survey Online
Foothill Transit riders and community members can complete the survey at the agency's dedicated survey webpage, officials said. The survey takes approximately 10 to 15 minutes to complete, though officials didn't confirm the exact length. Participants must provide contact information to enter the gift card drawing. Moovit provides real-time arrival information and service alerts for Foothill Transit routes throughout the San Gabriel and Pomona valleys.
