Michigan Public Policy Survey Questions and Data Tables

Would the majority of your jurisdiction's citizens be more likely to choose higher taxes to avoid service cuts to public transportation/transit or would they choose cuts to public transportation/transit to avoid higher taxes?

Thinking more broadly about transit options in your jurisdiction, is Amtrak currently available to members of your community?

Thinking more broadly about transit options in your jurisdiction, is municipal, county-wide, or regional fixed-route bus service currently available to members of your community?

Thinking more broadly about transit options in your jurisdiction, is Greyhound, Indian Trails, or another private bus service currently available to members of your community?

Thinking more broadly about transit options in your jurisdiction, is Dial-a-ride/on-demand para-transit service currently available to members of your community?

Thinking more broadly about transit options in your jurisdiction, is taxi service currently available to members of your community?

Thinking more broadly about transit options in your jurisdiction, is van pool service currently available to members of your community?

In your opinion, how satisfied or dissatisfied would you say the elderly or disabled are regarding the transit options currently available in your jurisdiction?

In your opinion, how satisfied or dissatisfied would you say young people (35 years and younger) are regarding the transit options currently available in your jurisdiction?

In your opinion, how satisfied or dissatisfied would you say, employers, employees, and job seekers are regarding the transit options currently available in your jurisdiction?

In your opinion, how satisfied or dissatisfied would you say visitors and tourists are regarding the transit options currently available in your jurisdiction?

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?