Michigan Public Policy Survey Questions and Data Tables

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?

First of all, we are interested in your general opinions about the state of ethics and integrity in Michigan government. In general, how would you rate Michigan's state legislators overall in terms of ethical behavior in their official positions?

First of all, we are interested in your general opinions about the state of ethics and integrity in Michigan government. In general, how would you rate Michigan's state executive branch leaders (Governor, Lt. Gov., department leaders, etc.) overall in terms of ethical behavior in their official positions?

First of all, we are interested in your general opinions about the state of ethics and integrity in Michigan government. In general, how would you rate elected and appointed officials in your jurisdiction overall in terms of ethical behavior in their official positions?

First of all, we are interested in your general opinions about the state of ethics and integrity in Michigan government. In general, how would you rate local government elected and appointed officials across the state overall in terms of ethical behavior in their official positions?

To what extent do you agree or disagree that Michigan's state legislators should be required to disclose their financial interests (occupations, sources of income, business interests, property holdings, creditors and debtors, etc.)?

To what extent do you agree or disagree that Michigan's state executive branch leaders (Governor, Lt. Gov., department leaders, etc.) should be required to disclose their financial interests (occupations, sources of income, business interests, property holdings, creditors, and debtors, etc.)?

To what extent do you agree or disagree that local government elected officials should be required to disclose their financial interests (occupations, sources of income, business interests, property holdings, creditors and debtors, etc.)?

To what extent do you agree or disagree that local government department and agency leaders should be required to disclose their financial interests (occupations, sources of income, business interests, property holdings, creditors and debtors, etc.)?

To what extent do you agree or disagree that Michigan's state legislators should be required to wait a certain period of time (a year or two) after leaving office before becoming a lobbyist or consultant that does work for the state government, also known as a "revolving door" restriction?

To what extent do you agree or disagree that Michigan's state government executive branch department and agency leaders should be required to wait a certain period of time (a year or two) after leaving office before becoming a lobbyist or consultant that does work for the state government, also known as a "revolving door" restriction?

Michigan currently prohibits state legislators from receiving honoraria (e.g., speaking fees or other payments for service), but allows certain levels of gifts, food, and travel or lodging expenses to be paid by outside interests. To what extent do you agree or disagree that, like state legislators, appointed state government officials should also be prohibited from receiving honoraria while in office?

Michigan currently prohibits state legislators from receiving honoraria (e.g., speaking fees or other payments for service), but allows certain levels of gifts, food, and travel or lodging expenses to be paid by outside interests. To what extent do you agree or disagree that an overall yearly cap should be enforced limiting the total amount of gifts, food, and travel/lodging reimbursements any state government official may receive?

Michigan currently prohibits state legislators from receiving honoraria (e.g., speaking fees or other payments for service), but allows certain levels of gifts, food, and travel or lodging expenses to be paid by outside interests. To what extent do you agree or disagree that expenditures above a certain threshold made on behalf of a state government official should be reported by both the donor and the public official?