Seat Belts on Trains
Do you think that seat belts should be available on commercial passenger trains or other types of trains that transport passengers including elevated trains or subways
| 50% (4) | Yes, I think trains should have seat belts available to their passengers in all cases. | |
|---|---|---|
| 50% (4) | No, trains are safe enough as they are. | |
| 0% (0) | Yes, they should have seat belts available but only on certain types of trains. |
8 voters have answered this question.
If you selected yes to the question above, what types of trains should be required to have seat belts.
| 57% (4) | All trains | |
|---|---|---|
| 14% (1) | Commercial passenger trains | |
| 14% (1) | Elevated trains | |
| 14% (1) | Subways | |
| 57% (4) | Other/None (please describe if other.) |
7 voters have answered this question.
If you said no, why don't you think seat belts are necessary on trains?
| 25% (1) | Trains are safe enough as it is. | |
|---|---|---|
| 25% (1) | I don't like to wear seat belts. | |
| 50% (2) | I don't think seat belts are practical for use on trains. (please explain at message discussion) | |
| 25% (1) | Other/Don't want to comment |
4 voters have answered this question.
If you think Seat belts should be on trains, what type would you like to see installed?
| 40% (2) | Standard lap seat belts only | |
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| 0% (0) | 3 point lap and shoulder belts (lap belt with diagonal shoulder strap) | |
| 0% (0) | 4 point lap and shoulder belts (a lap belt with two shoulder straps) | |
| 60% (3) | A 5 point harness (a lap belt, two shoulder belts and a crotch strap) | |
| 0% (0) | A mix of the above so different passengers could choose the level of protection they want. |
5 voters have answered this question.
If seat belts were available on trains, who should have to wear them at all times? Minding that they would be optional for everyone else.
| 50% (3) | Only those who want to | |
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| 0% (0) | Young children 1 to 6 years of age | |
| 0% (0) | Children up to age 10 | |
| 0% (0) | Children under the age of 13 | |
| 16% (1) | Children under the age of 18 | |
| 0% (0) | Anyone under the age of 21 | |
| 33% (2) | Everyone |
6 voters have answered this question.
If a seat belt or safety harness was available to you on a train ride would you wear it.
| 28% (2) | Yes, for the whole trip. | |
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| 57% (4) | No, I wouldn't at all | |
| 0% (0) | Only when we started out or came into the final station | |
| 0% (0) | Only when I was sleeping | |
| 14% (1) | Only when I was seated |
7 voters have answered this question.
If Seat belts were available on trains for your children would you make them wear them?
| 14% (1) | Don't have children. | |
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| 42% (3) | Yes, the whole time | |
| 28% (2) | No, I not at all | |
| 14% (1) | Only if they wanted to | |
| 0% (0) | Only if they misbehaved | |
| 0% (0) | I have multiple children and my decision would be based on their ages and behaviors on the train |
7 voters have answered this question.
