Michigan Public Policy Survey Questions and Data Tables

In your opinion, how satisfied or dissatisfied would you say the majority of your jurisdiction's Board/Council is regarding the transit options currently available in your jurisdiction?

In your opinion, how satisfied or dissatisfied would you say you personally in your role as a local official are regarding the transit options currently available in your jurisdiction?

Do you believe routes, frequency, coverage, etc. contribute to local dissatisfaction with the transit options currently available in your jurisdiction?

Do you believe cost contributes to local dissatisfaction with the transit options currently available in your jurisdiction?

Do you believe reliability contributes to local dissatisfaction with the transit options currently available in your jurisdiction?

Do you believe connectivity to other communities contributes to local dissatisfaction with the transit options currently available in your jurisdiction?

We’re interested in factors that may be encouraging or discouraging the expansion of transit in jurisdictions across the state. To what degree would you say public demand has been encouraging or discouraging the development of transit within your jurisdiction?

We’re interested in factors that may be encouraging or discouraging expansion of transit in jurisdictions across the state. To what degree would you say operation and maintenance costs have been encouraging or discouraging the development of transit within your jurisdiction?

We’re interested in factors that may be encouraging or discouraging the expansion of transit in jurisdictions across the state. To what degree would you say the availability of state or federal funding has been encouraging or discouraging the development of transit within your jurisdiction?

We’re interested in factors that may be encouraging or discouraging the expansion of transit in jurisdictions across the state. To what degree would you say the availability of local funding has been encouraging or discouraging the development of transit within your jurisdiction?

We’re interested in factors that may be encouraging or discouraging the expansion of transit in jurisdictions across the state. To what degree would you say the influence of persistent community leaders/organizers has been encouraging or discouraging the development of transit within your jurisdiction?

We’re interested in factors that may be encouraging or discouraging the expansion of transit in jurisdictions across the state. To what degree would you say concern over traffic congestion has been encouraging or discouraging the development of transit within your jurisdiction?

We’re interested in factors that may be encouraging or discouraging the expansion of transit in jurisdictions across the state. To what degree would you say your jurisdiction's relationship with neighboring jurisdictions (for inter-jurisdictional service) has been encouraging or discouraging the development of transit within your jurisdiction?

Some people think a well-functioning transit system is important to communities in a variety of ways, such as for economic development, environmental sustainability, residents’ mobility, etc. Others do not. How important, if at all, do you think a well-functioning transit system is to the overall needs of your jurisdiction?

Comparing your jurisdiction's current fiscal year to its previous fiscal year, please consider the ways the following items have changed. Indicate whether in your opinion there has been a decrease, an increase, or no change from the previous fiscal year to the public safety needs for your jurisdiction.

Comparing your jurisdiction's current fiscal year to its previous fiscal year, please consider the ways the following items have changed. Indicate whether in your opinion there has been a decrease, an increase, or no change from the previous fiscal year to the infrastructure needs for your jurisdiction.

Comparing your jurisdiction's current fiscal year to its previous fiscal year, please consider the ways the following items have changed. Indicate whether in your opinion there has been a decrease, an increase, or no change from the previous fiscal year to the human service needs for your jurisdiction.

Comparing your jurisdiction's current fiscal year to its previous fiscal year, please consider the ways the following items have changed. Indicate whether in your opinion there has been a decrease, an increase, or no change from the previous fiscal year to the general government operations needs for your jurisdiction.

Now, comparing your jurisdiction's current fiscal year to the next fiscal year, please indicate which actions your jurisdiction has taken or is likely to take regarding the number of services provided.

Now, comparing your jurisdiction's current fiscal year to the next fiscal year, please indicate which actions your jurisdiction has taken or is likely to take regarding actual public safety spending.

Now, comparing your jurisdiction's current fiscal year to the next fiscal year, please indicate which actions your jurisdiction has taken or is likely to take regarding actual infrastructure spending.

Now, comparing your jurisdiction's current fiscal year to the next fiscal year, please indicate which actions your jurisdiction has taken or is likely to take regarding actual human services spending.

Now, comparing your jurisdiction's current fiscal year to the next fiscal year, please indicate which actions your jurisdiction has taken or is likely to take regarding the sale of public assets (i.e., parks, buildings, etc.)

Now, comparing your jurisdiction's current fiscal year to the next fiscal year, please indicate which actions your jurisdiction has taken or is likely to take regarding privatizing or contracting out of services.

Does your jurisdiction currently contract out any services or governmental operations, or has it in the past? This could include privatization of service to the public such as for parks and recreation or for the jurisdiction's internal operations such as attorney/legal services or administrative functions.