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Overall Statewide Results

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What is your primary means of transportation?

Average number of miles driven in yourpersonal vehicle during the past 12 months:

Personal autoor motorcycle

Do you own or lease a personal vehicle?

How was the survey taken?

Have you used public transportation to make at least one trip in the last 30 days?

No 75% Yes 25%

13,351

2014 2016

Publictransportation

Walking

Other

90%

4%

35%

61%

4%16%

80%

91%

93%

5%

1%

1%

1%

1%

3%

2%

2%

10%

93%

7%

Bicycle

1

9

10

11

12

76

4

58

231 Houston2 Dallas3 Fort Worth4 San Antonio5 Austin6 Laredo / Pharr7 Corpus Christi / Yoakum8 Bryan / Waco9 Atlanta / Beaumont / Lufkin / Paris / Tyler10 Amarillo / Childress / Lubbock / Wichita Falls11 Abilene /Brownwood / Odessa / San Angelo12 El Paso

2014

No 85% Yes 15%

2016

2014

17,3212016

2014 2016

YesNo

InternetMailPhone

2104 2106

2

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Do you ever experience congestionwhile traveling in your region?

In the last year, have you changed work hours or telecommuted to avoid congestion?

In the last year, have you purchased a more fuel-efficient vehicle?

In the last year, have you carpooled to avoid congestion?

Other than for recreation, have youwalked to make at least one tripin the last 30 days?

On a scale of 0 to 10, how would you rate congestion in your community?Not bad at all Extremely bad

6.76.45

0 5 10

2014 2016

N/AN/A

Other than for recreation, have you used a bicycle to make at least one trip in the last 30 days?

2014 2016

11%

89%

7%

93%

2014 2016

33%

67%

30%

70%

YesNo

2014 2016

23%

76%

1%

24%

76%

YesNo

YesNo

2014 2016

23%

75%

2%

30%

70%

YesNo

N/A

2014 2016

24%

75%

1%15%

85%

YesNo

N/A

2014 2016

21%

77%

2%19%

81%

YesNo

3

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No 78%

Yes 22%

No 84%

Yes 16%

In the last 30 days, have you:

No 93%

Yes 7%

Used a global positioning system (GPS) not including

a smart phone?

Used a smart phone application for navigation or route guidance?

Tuned in to local radio news for traffic reports?

Visited a website to plan a route or to

get traffic information?

Tuned in to local TV news for traffic

reports?

In the last year, have you made a residential choice based on congestion?

In the last year, have you made an effort to travel less because of fuel prices?

Have you ever used a car-share service (such as Zipcar or Car2Go)?

Have you ever used the services of a transportation network company like Uber or Lyft?

In the last year, have you used public transportation, biking or walking to avoid congestion?

Yes YesYesYesYes

2014 2016

36%51%

37%

18%

41% 45% 41% 40% 42%

70%

2014 2016

18%

80%

2%

28%

72%N/A

YesNo

2014 2016

61%

37%

2%

29%

71% N/A

YesNo

4

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Congestion in my region is caused by deteriorating infrastructure.

Congestion in my region is caused by an underinvestment in public transportation.

Congestion in my region is caused by the influx of people wanting to live or work here.

Congestion in my region is caused by an underinvestment in roads.

6%10%8%

54%42%

23%24%13%

5%

Strongly disagree

Somewhat disagree

Somewhat agree

Strongly agree

No opinionNeutral

8% 7% 5%

2014 2016

14%

22%

15%

Strongly disagree

Somewhat disagree

Somewhat agree

Strongly agree

No opinionNeutral

2014 201624%

21%20%24%

18%

25%

8% 9%5%

14%

28%22%

Strongly disagree

Somewhat disagree

Somewhat agree

Strongly agree

No opinionNeutral

2014 2016

22% 20%18%21%

16%23%

7% 9% 6%

11%

32%24%

Strongly disagree

Somewhat disagree

Somewhat agree

Strongly agree

No opinionNeutral

2014 2016

18%22%23%20%

14%20%

7% 9%3%

5

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Congestion in my region affects the price of goods and services.

Congestion in my region is a by-product of economic prosperity.

I would use my bicycle or walk more if I felt safer doing so.

Public transportation reduces congestion.

7%

46%

16%

Strongly disagree

Somewhat disagree

Somewhat agree

Strongly agree

No opinionNeutral

2014 2016

8%

32%21%18%15%

7% 4% 8% 2%

9%12%7%

31%23%

34%30%

22%

9%

Strongly disagree

Somewhat disagree

Somewhat agree

Strongly agree

No opinionNeutral

14%9%

5%

2014 2016

9%

20%17%

Strongly disagree

Somewhat disagree

Somewhat agree

Strongly agree

No opinionNeutral

2014 2016

19%

28%23%

28%

12%

21%

13% 11%7%

22%

32%

22%

Strongly disagree

Somewhat disagree

Somewhat agree

Strongly agree

No opinionNeutral

2014 2016

28%

18%19%17%11% 12%

6% 9%4%

6

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Public transportation is available to me.

Bicycling reduces congestion.

Taking public transportation is convenient.

In general, highways are barriers that prevent or discourage me from riding my bicycle or walking to my destinations.

18%

33%35%

20%13%

20%13%14%

7%

Strongly disagree

Somewhat disagree

Somewhat agree

Strongly agree

No opinionNeutral

17%

7%3%

2014 2016

31%26%

11%

Strongly disagree

Somewhat disagree

Somewhat agree

Strongly agree

No opinionNeutral

2014 2016

21%28%

15%18%16% 16%

6% 9%2%

25%30%

25%

Strongly disagree

Somewhat disagree

Somewhat agree

Strongly agree

No opinionNeutral

2014 201631%

21%21%

11%13% 12%4% 5% 3%

21%28%

23%

Strongly disagree

Somewhat disagree

Somewhat agree

Strongly agree

No opinionNeutral

2014 201628%

18%15%16%11% 12%

7%14%

6%

7

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Walking reduces congestion.

I have travel options other than a personal vehicle.

On a scale from 0 to 10, who do you believe should have the most influence over transportation policy in Texas?

Auto drivers

Transit riders

Bicyclists

Pedestrians

Freight shippers

Environmental groups

Private corporations

Elected political officials

Local (county/municipal) government

State department of transportation

7.37.5

5.0

4.6

5.8

3.9

5.24.3

4.74.1

4.85.4

5.05.2

6.36.5

3.94.1

7.27.4

LEASTINFLUENCE

MOSTINFLUENCE

0 5 10

16%17%

30%34%

12%

28%

15%18%

6%

Strongly disagree

Somewhat disagree

Somewhat agree

Strongly agree

No opinionNeutral

13%9%

2%

2014 2016

33%

19%16%

Strongly disagree

Somewhat disagree

Somewhat agree

Strongly agree

No opinionNeutral

2014 2016

20142016

37%

21%16%12%16% 16%

4% 7% 4%

8

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On a scale from 0 to 10, how strongly do you oppose or support these potential ways to fund transportation in Texas?

3.0

51%

22%14%

64%

12%14%

73%46% 47%

53%

4.1

2.13.1

3.44.1

2.93.7

2.32.7

1.61.9

3.74.2

3.7

2.8

OPPOSE SUPPORT

Do you believe there is a need to increase transportation funding in Texas?

Is the fuel tax a flat tax or a sales tax?

0 5 10

2014 2016

Yes

Don’t KnowNo

20142016

Flat Tax Sales Tax

Increasing the state fuel taxby 5 cents per gallon

Increasing the state fuel taxby 10 cents per gallon

Linking the state fuel tax to theaverage yearly inflation rate

Replacing the state fuel tax with a6.25% state sales tax on fuel

Replacing the state fuel tax with auser fee of 1 cent per mile driven

Increasing vehicle registration feesfrom $65 per year to $75 per year

Increasing vehicle registration feesfrom $65 per year to $115 per year

Building more toll roads

Increasing the toll on existing toll roads

20142016

9

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18%

13%

32%

9%

19%

5%

5%

Which of the following statements best reflects your opposition to increasing the statefuel tax to generate additional transportation funding?

Not all users of the transportation system purchase fuel

Transportation funding should be paid for with other taxes

It affects low-income people more than others

The current fuel tax is not as effective at generating revenues as it once was

I don’t think the government wouldspend the additional funding wisely

The current amount collected by the state fuel tax is enough to meet our needs

I oppose any type of tax increase

Only respondents that opposed “Increasing the state fuel tax by 5 cents per gallon” or “Increasing the state fuel tax by 10 cents per gallon” as a mechanism to help generate additional transportation funding (see page 8) were asked these questions.

Linking to inflation

Being paid by system users

Being independent of fuel source

Promoting clean energy

7.68.6

7.87.6

4.95.5

5.96.9

6.06.3

7.67.1

7.27.7

7.57.7

OPPOSE SUPPORT

Including a guarantee that 100% of all revenues are spent

on transportation projects

Assuring a predictable long-term solution

Reducing dependency on foreign oil

Encouraging business and commerce in Texas

On a scale of 0 to 10, how strongly do you support or oppose these characteristics of any new transportation funding mechanism?

0 5 10

20142016

10

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Only respondents that opposed “Building more toll roads” and “Increasing the toll on existing toll roads” as a mechanism to help generate additional transportation funding (see page 8) were asked these questions.

64%

35%

67%

65%

73%

61%

71%

44%

58%

66%

The passage of increased revenues for transportation (i.e., Proposition 7 sales tax

dedication) has reduced the need for tolling

Transportation officials have not fully explored non-toll transportation funding mechanisms

Tolling is taxation of a public good that has already been paid for (double taxation)

Tolling can lead to situations where public money is used to subsidize private entities

Tolling can lead to situations where eminent domain is being abused

Tolling decisions are often made without a public vote

Tolling can lead to increased congestion on the non-tolled alternative

Tolling can lead to private entities profiting from publicly owned infrastructure

Toll collection processes are inaccurate or don’t work properly

Transportation is a public good that should be paid for with other forms of

taxes and fees

Which of the following statements best reflects your opposition to increasing reliance on tolling to generate additional transportation funding?

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On a scale from 0 to 10, how strongly do you support or oppose the following possible solutions to Texas’ transportation challenges?

Encouraging private corporationsto invest in transportation

5.96.3

Encouraging high-density developmentaround public transportation stations

5.76.7

Encouraging the constructionof more carpool lanes

5.36.3

Encouraging telecommuting or working flexible hours

6.77.6

Encouraging additional publictransportation services

6.57.4

Encouraging carpooling 6.27.1

Encouraging the use of non-personalauto modes of transportation

(walk, bicycle, public transportation, etc.)5.7

6.4

Encouraging the dedication of more moneyto maintaining the current system

6.37.1

Encouraging more effectivetiming of traffic signals

8.18.1

Encouraging the addition of more expresstoll lanes or High Occupancy Toll lanes

3.15.5

Encouraging the addition of more lanesto state-maintained roads

7.07.7

Investing more in the shipmentof goods and services

5.06.1

Encouraging additional investment inconnecting rural communities to urban areas

6.37.1

Encouraging shippers to changethe travel patterns they use to deliver goods

5.86.4

OPPOSE SUPPORT

7.17.6

Encouraging state and local organizations to do a better job of managing accidents and/or

clearing automobile wrecks

0 5 10

20142016

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On a scale from 0 to 10, how strongly do you agree with the following statements?DISAGREE AGREE

4.24.7

5.66.2

4.14.5

6.16.4

5.25.8

4.64.9

5.15.6

4.75.3

4.54.8

On a scale from 0 to 10, how strongly do you agree with the following statements?

6.16.3

5.75.8

6.56.6

4.14.7

4.14.5

7.07.6

6.97.5

5.15.6

DISAGREE AGREE

Transportation issues in my region are similarto those in other regions of the same size

Transportation issues Texans face are similarto those faced by residents of other states

Disagreement between political parties is an obstaclein identifying a solution to transportation problems in my region

Local elected officials understand myexpectations of the transportation system

The state legislators from my region understandmy expectations of the transportation system

Local government should take a more significantrole in addressing transportation issues in my region

State government should take a more significantrole in addressing transportation issues in my region

Federal government should take a more significantrole in addressing transportation issues in my region

0 5 10

0 5 10

20142016

20142016

Transportation agencies do a good jobconnecting my community to others

Transportation agencies are innovativein finding solutions to transportation issues

Transportation agencies do the best jobthey can with the budget they have

Transportation agencies should seek partnerships with private corporations when they can help find solutions to

transportation issues

Transportation agencies do a good jobof maintaining financial transparency

Transportation agencies maintain a safe system

Transportation agencies understandmy expectations of the transportation system

Transportation agencies work efficientlyto complete projects

Transportation agencies provide good customer service

13

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On a scale from 0 to 10, how strongly do you support or oppose the following statementsabout transportation network companies like Uber or Lyft.

6.1

5.5

5.7

5.6

6.3

4.5

6.7

OPPOSE SUPPORT0 5 10

Should be regulated at a statewide level

Local government should allow them tooperate under less regulation than taxis

Local government should regulatethem similarly to how they regulate taxis

Meet the transportation needsof everyone in the areas they serve

Take the necessary precautionsto safeguard customer data

Have an unfair regulatoryadvantage over taxis

Ensure the personal safetyof their passengers 2016