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The most negative responses on these transportation infrastructure questions came from Zones <br />1, 4, 5 and 7. Since Indian River County has free public transportation, we must assume that <br />respondents answering negatively were unaware of its existence through Go Line and <br />Community Coach. <br />More comments were made in the open-ended portion of this section than for any other in the <br />survey. Hundreds of respondents reported inadequate sidewalks, bike paths and lighting in their <br />neighborhoods. <br />To summarize this section, a large majority of these IR residents drive themselves. Use of public <br />or special transportation services is very low. Their assessments of bike and pedestrian paths, <br />safe pedestrian crossings, safe intersections and sidewalks tend to vary by location where there <br />appears to be major gaps as evidenced by answers to these questions, as well as the comments <br />provided. <br />E. HEALTH AND WELLNESS <br />General Health and Ability. When asked about their overall health in comparison with others <br />their age, about 28% report it as excellent, 39% very good, 25% good. Only 12% indicate a <br />disability, handicap or chronic disease keeps them from participating in work, school, housework <br />or other activities. When considering the results of this survey, it is important to remember that <br />this is a relatively healthy and able sample of Indian River residents. <br />2. Health Insurance. Several questions inquired about insurance coverage. Respondents often <br />report more than one type. Most (60%) are covered by Medicare as their primary health insurer, <br />42% have insurance through current or former employers, and 28% purchase directly from a <br />company. About 9% have Medicaid coverage and 6% have VA or military insurance. Many have <br />more than one type of health insurance. When those with Medicare were then asked about <br />their plan, 53% have original Medicare, 35% have a Medicare Advantage Plan and 26% have a <br />Part D plan. Once again, some report having more than one type of health insurance. The highest <br />rates for Medicaid were in Zones 1 (19%) and 5 (14%). <br />3. Physical Exercise. Respondents were asked how often they engaged in some form of physical <br />exercise (walking, running, biking, swimming, sports, gardening, exercise classes, yoga, etc.). <br />Most report engaging in some form of exercise either every day or several times a week, once <br />again indicating an active group. See Figure 9. <br />Livable Indian River Survey Data Report 842 <br />