Michigan Public Policy Survey Questions and Data Tables

Now thinking about ownership of roads for new developments, which of the following best describes your jurisdiction’s policies?

Recently, Michigan enacted laws that allow for a county to transfer the powers, duties, and functions of road commissioners to the County Board. Regardless of whether or not your county’s road commission is still in place, would you say that road responsibilities in your county should be managed by an elected county road commission, an appointed county road commission, or the county government itself?

We’re interested in getting a sense of local officials’ views on their local county road commissions or county road departments (where road commission duties have been transferred to the county). Thinking about how the county road commission or road department interacts with your jurisdiction in particular, to what extent do you agree or disagree that your county road commission/road department generally makes fair decisions?

We’re interested in getting a sense of local officials’ views on their local county road commissions or county road departments (where road commission duties have been transferred to the county). Thinking about how the county road commission or road department interacts with your jurisdiction in particular, to what extent do you agree or disagree that road work done or managed by the county road commission/road department is generally of high quality?

We’re interested in getting a sense of local officials’ views on their local county road commissions or county road departments (where road commission duties have been transferred to the county). Thinking about how the county road commission or road department interacts with your jurisdiction in particular, to what extent do you agree or disagree that the decision-making process of our county road commission/road department is generally transparent?

We’re interested in getting a sense of local officials’ views on their local county road commissions or county road departments (where road commission duties have been transferred to the county). Thinking about how the county road commission or road department interacts with your jurisdiction in particular, to what extent do you agree or disagree that your county’s matching requirements for our local road funding are generally fair?

We’re interested in getting a sense of local officials’ views on their local county road commissions or county road departments (where road commission duties have been transferred to the county). Thinking about how the county road commission or road department interacts with your jurisdiction in particular, to what extent do you agree or disagree that your local government has a good relationship with your county road commission/road department?

We’re interested in getting a sense of local officials’ views on their local county road commissions or county road departments (where road commission duties have been transferred to the county). Thinking about how the county road commission or road department interacts with your jurisdiction in particular, to what extent do you agree or disagree that your county road commission/road department generally responds to your government’s communications in a timely manner?

We’re interested in getting a sense of local officials’ views on their local county road commissions or county road departments (where road commission duties have been transferred to the county). Thinking about how the county road commission or road department interacts with your jurisdiction in particular, to what extent do you agree or disagree that, overall, you're satisfied with the performance of your county road commission/road department?

Thinking beyond traditional road issues, have added or expanded biking or walking trails been implemented within your jurisdiction's geographic boundaries in the last five years?

Thinking beyond traditional road issues, have added or expanded dedicated bike lanes on streets been implemented within your jurisdiction's geographic boundaries in the last five years?

Thinking beyond traditional road issues, have added or expanded ATV or snowmobile trails been implemented within your jurisdiction's geographic boundaries in the last five years?

Thinking beyond traditional road issues, have added or widened sidewalks been implemented within your jurisdiction's geographic boundaries in the last five years?

Thinking beyond traditional road issues, has reduced the number of vehicle lanes (a "road diet") been implemented within your jurisdiction's geographic boundaries in the last five years?

In 2010, "Complete Streets" legislation gave project planning and coordination responsibilities to local governments and the Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) to develop "roadways planned, designed, and constructed to provide appropriate access to all legal users...whether by car, truck, transit, assistive device, foot or bicycle." How familiar are you with the Complete Streets initiative?

Which of the following best describes your jurisdiction’s approach to Complete Streets policies? (Excluding jurisdictions that report being completely unfamiliar with Complete Streets)

What overall impact, if any, do you believe Complete Streets policies have or would have on the quality of life in your jurisdiction? (Excluding jurisdictions that report being completely unfamiliar with Complete Streets)

What overall impact, if any, do you believe Complete Streets policies have or would have on the cost-effectiveness of road spending in your jurisdiction? (Excluding jurisdictions that report being completely unfamiliar with Complete Streets)

What overall impact, if any, do you believe Complete Streets policies have or would have on economic development in your jurisdiction? (Excluding jurisdictions that report being completely unfamiliar with Complete Streets)

What overall impact, if any, do you believe Complete Streets policies have or would have on traffic congestion in your jurisdiction? (Excluding jurisdictions that report being completely unfamiliar with Complete Streets)

What overall impact, if any, do you believe Complete Streets policies have or would have on pedestrian and/or cyclist safety in your jurisdiction? (Excluding jurisdictions that report being completely unfamiliar with Complete Streets)

What overall impact, if any, do you believe Complete Streets policies have or would have on your jurisdiction's relationship with the Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT)? (Excluding jurisdictions which report being completely unfamiliar with Complete Streets)

Overall, would you say that, in your role as a local official, you support or oppose pursuing Complete Streets policies in your jurisdiction? (Excluding jurisdictions that report being completely unfamiliar with Complete Streets)

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?