Navigating Work & Home: Wailea Workforce Transportation & Housing Survey
Mahalo to all who participated in this Wailea Workforce survey!
Please see the Final Report below for detailed findings.
WaileaWorkforceSurveyFINALREPORT.pdfProject Overview
The Wailea Community Association aims to gain a deeper understanding of the transportation and housing needs of the workforce within the Wailea, Maui area through the initiation of a community survey. To ensure impartiality and transparency in the survey process, the association has partnered with The Hulihia Center for Sustainable Systems (Hulihia). Hulihia is developing a concise yet comprehensive survey to capture essential insights from the workforce regarding their commuting habits and housing circumstances.
Many Wailea employees live outside of the area and commute to work in single-occupancy vehicles. This contributes to traffic congestion, parking challenges, and adverse environmental effects associated with increased vehicle usage. Moreover, this commuting pattern imposes financial burdens on employees, encompassing expenses related to fuel, vehicle maintenance, and associated costs. This burden may be mitigated by better understanding these patterns, driving forces, and employee preferences.
The primary objective of this project is to gather valuable data that offers a clear representation of the transportation and housing needs of Wailea area employees. By doing so, the survey results will provide crucial insights for the local community and decision-makers, informing future development and planning initiatives in the area. Ultimately, this project aims to advocate for improved programs that meet the needs of the Wailea workforce.
2023 Project Timeline
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What is the purpose of this survey?
To understand the transportation and housing needs of the Wailea workforce. The data collected will help inform future development and planning initiatives to better serve the community.
Who is conducting this survey?
The Hulihia Center for Sustainable Systems at the University of Hawai’i Maui College is conducting this survey in collaboration with the Wailea Community Association.
How long will the survey take to complete?
The survey should take approximately 5-10 minutes to complete.
Is my participation voluntary?
Absolutely!
Will my responses be confidential?
Yes, all responses are confidential.
How will the survey results be used?
To inform program development and initiatives that better meet the community's needs.
Can I complete the survey if I work outside of Wailea?
This survey is intended for Wailea area employees only.
What if I have multiple jobs?
Even if you work part-time or occasionally in Wailea, we would like to hear from you.
How can I access the survey?
The survey will be launched on Nov. 20th and a link will be made available by your employer. It is also accessible through our website, here. We will be hosting in-person sessions across Wailea from Nov. 20th - Dec. 8th to provide additional support.
Who can I contact with questions?
Please email hulihia@hawaii.edu or call 808-984-3489 with additional questions.
Privacy Statement
Your privacy is our top priority. We want to assure you that the data collected through this survey will be treated with the utmost care and responsibility. We are committed to maintaining the confidentiality of your responses and protecting your personal information.
Rest assured that we will only collect aggregated data, ensuring that individual responses cannot be identified. No personally identifiable information or individual identifiers will be stored or used in any reports or analyses resulting from this survey.
Our goal is to use the collective insights gathered from this survey to enhance our understanding of broader trends and patterns without compromising your privacy. Your trust is essential to us, and we appreciate your participation in helping us gather valuable information.
If you have any concerns or questions regarding the security of your data, please do not hesitate to contact us at hulihia@hawaii.edu.