EurekaFacts LLC, a Maryland-based market research firm, is carrying out an important study for the District of Columbia Department of Transportation (DDOT). We are looking for DC residents to participate in an online confidential interview session to learn about where they get information about their community, their driving experiences and behaviors, and get their reactions to messages about traffic safety.
Participants will receive a $100 e-gift card for their time, and the interview will last up to 75 minutes.
Participation in this interview session is voluntary, and all responses will remain confidential. Your participation will have no impact on any of the benefits you may receive. Your input will be used to improve road safety in DC.
Click on the button below to take a short survey and see if you qualify for an interview.
We encourage you to share this information with other DC residents who may be interested in participating. Thank you!
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is this study about?
EurekaFacts, on behalf of District of Columbia Department of Transportation (DDOT), is conducting interviews to learn about DC residents’ experiences and behaviors driving on roadways. We are also looking for feedback about messages from traffic safety campaigns. Additionally, we want to know where we can best place those messages by understanding your media habits and where you see ads in your community. Our goal is to identify effective messages and approaches to increase road safety in DC.
Where will the interview take place?
The session will be held online virtually using Zoom. The link to the session will be provided after you confirm your participation.
What is the duration of this study?
We will be conducting interviews from 4/4/23 to 4/24/23
What will happen to my responses?
Your answers will be combined with other responses for research purposes. Individual responses will not be linked to your name in anyway.
Is there an incentive for participating?
Yes. All respondents who qualify and complete the interview will receive a $100 e-gift card (from a major credit card company).
(The e-gift card will be sent via email from Virtual Incentives. Please allow up to 10 business days for processing. Please check your Spam or Junk folder. Also please note that the virtual incentives expire after 6 months.)
How long will the interview last?
The interview will last no more than 75 minutes. Sessions will be scheduled on a date and time of your convenience.
Will my answers be kept private?
Yes. All answers are kept completely confidential. You will be assigned a unique identifier (ID), and at no time will any personally identifiable information be linked to any of your responses. All information provided by participants will be used only for research purposes and will not be disclosed, or used, in identifiable form for any other purpose except as required by law (20 U.S.C. §9573 and 6 U.S.C. §151). All sessions will be recorded and used solely for analysis purposes; no identifying information will be shared in our report
What are the possible risks of being in the study?
There are no known risks to participating in this voluntary study.
Can I choose to end my participation at any time?
Participation in these interviews is completely voluntary. You have the right to refuse to answer any questions and you may elect to withdraw your participation at any time or leave the interview early if you wish. If you choose to leave early, you may forfeit some or all of the incentive offered for participation.
Whom can I contact with additional questions?
If you have any questions about this study, please email Neva Gakavian at gakaviann@eurekafacts.com or call at 240-403-1650. If you have questions about your rights as a study participant, you can review the EurekaFacts Privacy Policy HERE for details on our policies and procedures.