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

* 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

* 2. The following Public Transportation and Bicycle/Pedestrian strategies were identified in the development of the 2005-2030 MI Transportation Plan. 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

* 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

* 4. The following Freight 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)

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

* 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

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

Better

The Same

Worse

Not Sure

* 7. 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)

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

Agree

Disagree

Not Sure

* 9. A component of the MI Transportation Plan long-range strategic vision for transportation is greater integration of the various modes of transportation a person might make in any one trip—such as car, plane, train, bus, bike, foot —so that residents have more choices and that there is a seamless connection between each mode of transportation. How important do you think this aspect of the long range vision is to the future of transportation in Michigan?

Very important

Fairly important

Slightly important

Not at all important

N/A

Very important

Fairly important

Slightly important

Not at all important

N/A

* 10. What two transportation concerns have most affected your daily life during the past five years?

These last questions are for statistical purposes only.

* 11. What is your gender?

Female

Male

* 12. Please indicate your relevant age bracket.

18-29

30-39

40-49

50-64

65+

* 13. What is your ethnicity?

White / Caucasian

Black / African American

Hispanic / Latino

Asian / Pacific Islander

Native American

I do not wish to answer