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RTC asking for input for 2023 survey, participants can get paid

LAS VEGAS (KTNV) — The Regional Transportation Commission of Southern Nevada is asking for input for its 2023 Household Travel Survey.

The agency said those who complete the survey could receive gift certificates valued up to $40.

Over the next couple of months, the RTC said it hopes to recruit about 6,000 households to participate.

"This survey is a valuable community transportation tool that will give us feedback about the places people travel, the ways they get there, and the challenges they may experience," said RTC CEO M.J. Maynard. "Our residents and families matter and their input will help us plan and fund future transportation projects that reflect common travel patterns and make getting around easier."

The RTC said all information is confidential and invidual responses won't be released.

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RTC conducting survey to improve Southern Nevada travel

LAS VEGAS, Nev. (FOX5) - Every 10 years the Regional Transportation Commission conducts a household travel survey.

The goal is to collect information on people’s travel patterns that are then used to see where changes are needed to improve travel for drivers. About 6,000 households receive a letter to participate.

“This is really our community’s opportunity to participate in transportation planning at the ground level,” said RTC director of planning Andrew Kjellman.

RTC is collecting information on where people are going, the time they went, and modes of transportation - such as did they walk, drive or take a bus and if they encountered any challenges along the way.

All of southern Nevada including urban areas, all of the cities and then all the way up to Mesquite, Laughlin and Boulder City are included in the survey

“We take all that information, we combine it with other answers we receive, and it really helps inform all future funding and transportation planning decisions,” said Kjellman.

RTC said this year’s survey is important as it is the first study since COVID-19, and many are now working remotely.

“We know travel behaviors have changed after the pandemic and so this is our chance to see how exactly they have changed,” said Kjellman.

You are only asked to log one day of travel information once a week for two months.

Everything is logged through an app that you can access on your phone, or through their website.

For more information on the survey, go to RTC’s website.

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Las Vegas (KSNV) — The Regional Transportation Commission of Southern Nevada (RTC) is asking Southern Nevada residents to help shape the future of transportation while earning a little extra cash.

The 2023 Household Travel Survey looks to gather input on roadways, public transit, walking, and cycling throughout the valley.

As a bonus for those who complete the survey, the RTC will offer a gift certificate valued at up to $40.

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“This survey is a valuable community transportation tool that will give us feedback about the places people travel, the ways they get there, the challenges they may experience, and much more,” said M.J. Maynard, CEO of the RTC.

“Our residents and families matter and their input will help us plan and fund future transportation projects that reflect common travel patterns and make getting around easier.”

Over the next few months, the RTC looks to recruit almost 6,000 random households throughout the valley to participate. Those chosen will receive a mailed invitation letter with an access code and details on how to participate in the survey.

According to RTC, the results will be used to map the travel patterns of our area, providing a better understanding of how, when, and where people travel. All information collected is confidential, and individual responses will not be released.

Those interested in participating who did not receive an official invitation can still sign up by clicking here .

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