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Southeast Michigan Council of Governments

Southeast Michigan Council of Governments. SEMCOG Infrastructure Public Opinion Survey Preliminary Results March 5, 2013. Purpose. Determine: Public’s opinion on infrastructure condition Understanding of source & adequacy of funding

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Southeast Michigan Council of Governments

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  1. Southeast Michigan Council of Governments

  2. SEMCOG Infrastructure Public Opinion SurveyPreliminary ResultsMarch 5, 2013

  3. Purpose • Determine: • Public’s opinion on infrastructure condition • Understanding of source & adequacy of funding • Willingness to pay more, change behavior, and/or accept lower level of service • Inform SEMCOG’s policies & actions

  4. Method • 1,600 residents surveyed in November 2012 • Combination phone and online survey • Results by 7 counties and City of Detroit

  5. Overall Observations • Most believe: • Water & sewer systems in good/excellent condition • Roads & transit in fair/poor condition • Must invest to prosper economically • Investing now will save money in long run

  6. Overall Observations • Some confusion on how infrastructure is funded, particularly roads • More willingness to change behavior than pay more • Most say funding is inadequate • But also say issue is not amount of funding, it’s how efficiently it’s used

  7. Roads aren’t good, not spending enough

  8. People willing to change behavior but not pay more

  9. Current transit isn’t good, not spending enough

  10. People willing to use transit or carpool but not pay more

  11. Water system good, spending about right

  12. Willingness to pay more or take certain actions

  13. Sewer system good, spending about right

  14. Next Steps • Present to SEMCOG General Assembly • Incorporate into policy recommendations for transportation plan and others • Focus on reducing peak demand • Raise bar on definition of congestion • Demonstrate current funding is being used efficiently

  15. Next Steps • Inform elected officials on public opinion • Actions public is willing to take • Understanding of economic connection • Lack of funding knowledge • Help with messaging to public

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