and a chronic medical condition (31%). (See the Appendix for the full list of disabilities.) 68% of participants have more than one disability. Survey access 18% of participants had someone help them complete the survey. Participants most commonly out about the survey through a service provider or other professional (24%), an email from MNSILC (22%), or an email from someone else (19%). Findings This section describes the main findings from the survey. Transportation The survey asked participants about how they get to where they are going, their ability to access transportation when they want it, and ways their transportation options could be improved. Current transportation usage and access Getting to places Participants most often drive themselves, use a bike, wheel-chair, or or walk to get where they want to go (58%). This was higher for urban participants (67%) and about the same for both suburban and rural participants (54% and 52%). Participants also commonly go places with the help of a family member or friend (43%), or by public transit (25%). Urban participants are most likely to use buses or the light rail (44%), while rural participants were the least likely (7%). Suburban participants were in the middle (20%). 30% of urban participants and 23% of suburban participants use Metro Mobility and services like it, compared to 3% of rural participants.
and a chronic medical condition (31%). (See the Appendix for the full list of disabilities.) 68% of participants have more than one disability. Survey access 18% of participants had someone help them complete the survey. Participants most commonly out about the survey through a service provider or other professional (24%), an email from MNSILC (22%), or an email from someone else (19%). Findings This section describes the main findings from the survey. Transportation The survey asked participants about how they get to where they are going, their ability to access transportation when they want it, and ways their transportation options could be improved. Current transportation usage and access Getting to places Participants most often drive themselves, use a bike, wheel-chair, or or walk to get where they want to go (58%). This was higher for urban participants (67%) and about the same for both suburban and rural participants (54% and 52%). Participants also commonly go places with the help of a family member or friend (43%), or by public transit (25%). Urban participants are most likely to use buses or the light rail (44%), while rural participants were the least likely (7%). Suburban participants were in the middle (20%). 30% of urban participants and 23% of suburban participants use Metro Mobility and services like it, compared to 3% of rural participants.