2040 MI Transportation Plan Michigan Statewide Long Range Transportation Plan Webinar Stakeholder Questions
November, 2015

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* 1. How familiar are you with the existing 2005-2030 State Long Range Plan- MI Transportation Plan and 2035 MITP?

Very Familiar

Somewhat Familiar

A Little Familiar

Not At All Familiar

Very Familiar

Somewhat Familiar

A Little Familiar

Not At All Familiar

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* 2. The following Public Transportation and Bicycle/Pedestrian strategies were identified in the development of the 2005-2030 MI Transportation Plan and 2035 MITP. Which of the following actions are still priorities? (Check all that apply)

Better education about how to use public transit

Better integration of transit services into the transportation system

Expand public transit to provide statewide coverage

Expand funding options for transit services

Provide additional financial support to Amtrak for light rail

Fix the existing funding structure for transit

Coordinate across agencies to establish a statewide trail network

Improve safety and maintenance of non-motorized facilities

Integrate trails networks into the planning for roads and streets

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* 3. The following Roadway Network strategies were identified in the development of the 2005-2030 MI Transportation Plan and 2035 MITP. Which of the following actions are still priorities? (Check all that apply)

Preserve and maintain existing road infrastructure

Make asset management a priority

Improve road safety

Eliminate highway congestion

Expand road network to meet economic development needs

Add roadway capacity only when needed

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* 4. The following Freight Improvement priorities were identified in the development of the 2005-2030 MI Transportation Plan. Which of the following actions are still priorities? (Check all that apply)

Continue to study the movement of freight

Incorporate freight needs into the transportation system

Better connect airports with port areas

Expand options for getting to and from airports

Improve communication between state and local airports

Modernize existing state and local airports

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* 5. The following other suggested strategies were identified in the development of the 2005-2030 MI Transportation Plan and 2035 MITP. Which of the following actions are still priorities? (Check all that apply)

Study the option of providing ferry service on the Detroit River

Improve the public participation process

Support regions and MPO’s by providing adequate funding and staff

Improve communication with the public regarding road construction

Additional Suggestions

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* 6. Is the quality of transportation better/worse than five years ago?

Better

The Same

Worse

Not Sure

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* 7. Please comment on the ability of the current state transportation system to meet your economic development opportunities (example barriers and gaps).

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* 8. How does the MI Transportation Plan support you long-range transportation planning?

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* 9. The following cargo and port area strategies were identified in the 2005-2030 MITP and 2035 MITP. Which of the following still apply today? (Check all that apply)

Need to continue to study the movement of freight.

Freight needs to be better incorporated into the transportation system

Other (please specify)

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* 10. The following airport improvement priorities were identified in the 2005-2030 MITP and 2035 MITP. Which of the following still apply today? (Check all that apply)

Airports need to be better tied into cargo and port areas

Need to improve and expand modal options for getting to and from airports

Communication between state airports and local airports needs to be improved

Modernize existing local and state airports

Other (please specify)

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* 11. The following “other” priorities were identified in the 2005-2030 MITP and 2035 MITP. Which of the following still apply today? (Check all that apply)

Improve participation process

Continue to support regions and MPO’s. Make sure they are properly staffed, and funded

Continue to support and implement asset management program

Communication between the public and MDOT regarding road closures and road work needs to be improved

Other (please specify)

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* 12. The following strengths and weaknesses were identified in Michigan’s existing transportation system were identified in the 2005-2030 MITP and 2035 MITP process. Do you agree or disagree with the following statements?

	Agree	Disagree
The biggest strengths of Michigan’s existing transportation system were the coverage of the existing roadway network, the connectivity of roadways and the preservation and maintenance of the roadways.	The biggest strengths of Michigan’s existing transportation system were the coverage of the existing roadway network, the connectivity of roadways and the preservation and maintenance of the roadways. Agree	The biggest strengths of Michigan’s existing transportation system were the coverage of the existing roadway network, the connectivity of roadways and the preservation and maintenance of the roadways. Disagree
Existing transit systems were in poor shape with not enough service, not big enough service areas and no interconnectivity with other modes.	Existing transit systems were in poor shape with not enough service, not big enough service areas and no interconnectivity with other modes. Agree	Existing transit systems were in poor shape with not enough service, not big enough service areas and no interconnectivity with other modes. Disagree
If funding was not increased soon our strengths such as the maintenance and preservation of roadways and the connectivity of the roadways could become our weaknesses.	If funding was not increased soon our strengths such as the maintenance and preservation of roadways and the connectivity of the roadways could become our weaknesses. Agree	If funding was not increased soon our strengths such as the maintenance and preservation of roadways and the connectivity of the roadways could become our weaknesses. Disagree

Add additional strength or weakness:

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* 13. Below are the top four answers received during the development of the 2005-2030 MI Transportation Plan and 2035 MITP in response to the following question:

What transportation-related issues will most significantly impact Michigan over the next 25 years?
1. Maintenance of existing roads
2. Congestion on major highways
3. Sprawl
4. Mode choice

Do you agree or disagree with the top four answers?

Agree

Disagree

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* 14. Which of the following should receive the highest priority to best serve your community?

Maintain/preserve the existing transportation system

Build new roads

Improve public transit

Safety

Security

Intercity rail passenger

Aviation

Other (please specify)

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* 15. Do you agree that the MI Transportation Plan incorporates MPO Long Range Transportation Plans, the Statewide Strategic Safety Plan, techniques from the Contact Sensitive Solutions (CSS) process and other related transportation documents?

Agree

Disagree

Not Sure

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* 16. The following key strategies to achieve the goals of the 2005-2030 MI Transportation Plan and 2035 MITP were identified:
Focus improvements of Corridors of Highest Significance
Measure performance for all modes
Integrate the transportation system
Encourage Context Sensitive Solutions
Avoid, Minimize or Mitigate for Adverse Impacts
Identify appropriate funding

Do you feel that MDOT has followed these strategies effectively?

Yes

If no, please explain

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* 17. Do you agree or disagree that the transportation needs of minority, low income and/or underserved populations will continue to increase as we move towards the year 2040?

Agree

Disagree

Not Sure

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* 18. Do you agree or disagree that the demands of an increasing older population will impact the state’s transit system over the next twenty-five years?

Agree

Disagree

Not Sure