Michigan Public Policy Survey Questions and Data Tables

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?

Whether or not you consider it to be placemaking, is your jurisdiction pursuing, for economic development or any other purpose, public transit accessibility?

Regardless of whether you have any placemaking efforts underway, in your opinion, how effective or ineffective for economic development purposes in your jurisdiction is public transit accessibility?

We are interested in views about the trade-off between services and taxes. Thinking about particular services your jurisdiction may currently offer, if your jurisdiction's citizens were facing significant service cuts, in your opinion, what would they choose? Would the currently offer, if your jurisdiction's citizens were facing significant service cuts, in your opinion, what would they choose? Would the majority of citizens be more likely to choose higher taxes to avoid those service cuts or would they choose cuts to public services to avoid higher taxes: Public transportation/transit

What is the extent of your jurisdiction's collaboration for transportation and/or transit? (Among jurisdictions involved in collaborative effort(s))

Is your jurisdiction studying and/or planning any new or significantly expanded collaborative efforts for transportation/transit? (Among jurisdictions studying, planning new, or expanding existing collaboration)

Is your government involved in intergovernmental/regional transportation/public transit efforts?