Tuesday, September 25, 2007

September 21st Research

Last Friday, the group assembled at various locations and times across Chapel Hill to survey patrons of the bus systems. The patrons were asked several quick questions to gauge their appreciation for and use of the public transportation network. Also, they were asked to participate in quasi-mental mapping, in order to provide data on their perception of bus routes and their extent of usage of a particular bus line.

We intentionally staggered our timing and choice of bus systems in order to collect a wider swath of data from a variety of demographic groups. As a result, we were able to survey a more accurate representation of the agents on the transportation network without regard to class, reason for using the system, or people who use the bus at times other than the times typical for the beginning and end of the capitalist work day.

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