Omnibus Survey
Household Survey Results
Marginal Frequency Distributions
September 2000

Questionnaire Item	Count	Percentage (Standard Error)
A1. During the past 30 days, have you used any of the following types of transportation for either personal or business travel?
a. Local public bus, subway, or commuter rail
Yes	30,584,231	15 (2.04)
No	176,882,074	85 (2.04)
Subtotal Valid Responses	207,466,305	100
Total	207,466,305
A1a. On how many days did you use this type of transportation?
a. Local public bus, subway, or commuter rail
1-2	9,868,002	32 (6.00)
3-5	7,255,011	24 (2.99)
6-10	2,598,381	8 (0.80)
More than 10 Days	10,862,836	36 (4.05)
Subtotal Valid Responses	30,584,231	100
Appropriate Skip	176,882,074
Total	207,466,305
A1. During the past 30 days, have you used any of the following types of transportation for either personal or business travel?
b. Driving alone in a private vehicle (such as a car, sport utility vehicle, pickup truck, van or motorcycle
Yes	184,963,320	89 (1.70)
No	22,502,985	11 (1.70)
Subtotal Valid Responses	207,466,305	100
Total	207,466,305
A1a. On how many days did you use this type of transportation?
b. Driving alone in a private vehicle (such as a car, sport utility vehicle, pickup truck, van or motorcycle
1-2	4,810,946	3 (0.32)
3-5	9,825,703	5 (0.84)
6-10	15,921,883	9 (0.23)
More than 10 Days	154,404,788	83 (0.71)
Subtotal Valid Responses	184,963,320	100
Appropriate Skip	22,502,985
Total	207,466,305
A1. During the past 30 days, have you used any of the following types of transportation for either personal or business travel?
c. Traveling with others in a private vehicle, carpool or vanpool
Yes	106,745,838	51 (2.65)
No	100,720,467	49 (2.65)
Subtotal Valid Responses	207,466,305	100
Total	207,466,305
A1a. On how many days did you use this type of transportation?
c. Traveling with others in a private vehicle, carpool or vanpool
1-2	15,535,828	15 (1.46)
3-5	20,942,837	20 (1.15)
6-10	16,592,555	16 (1.38)
More than 10 Days	53,674,617	50 (0.89)
Subtotal Valid Responses	106,745,838	100
Appropriate Skip	100,720,467
Total	207,466,305
A1. During the past 30 days, have you used any of the following types of transportation for either personal or business travel?
d. City to city bus, such as Greyhound or Charter
Yes	6,771,571	3 (0.38)
No	200,694,734	97 (0.38)
Subtotal Valid Responses	207,466,305	100
Total	207,466,305
A1a. On how many days did you use this type of transportation?
d. City to city bus, such as Greyhound or Charter
1-2	3,702,663	55 (9.20)
3-5	1,753,353	26 (5.61)
6-10	296,638	4 (3.56)
More than 10 Days	1,018,916	15 (10.50)
Subtotal Valid Responses	6,771,571	100
Appropriate Skip	200,694,734
Total	207,466,305
A1. During the past 30 days, have you used any of the following types of transportation for either personal or business travel?
e. City to city train, such as AMTRAK
Yes	5,835,039	3 (0.81)
No	201,631,266	97 (0.81)
Subtotal Valid Responses	207,466,305	100
Total	207,466,305
A1a. On how many days did you use this type of transportation?
e. City to city train, such as AMTRAK
1-2	2,790,863	48 (7.83)
3-5	2,470,191	42 (7.93)
6-10	113,067	2 (1.20)
More than 10 Days	460,918	8 (2.54)
Subtotal Valid Responses	5,835,039	100
Appropriate Skip	201,631,266
Total	207,466,305
A1. During the past 30 days, have you used any of the following types of transportation for either personal or business travel?
f. Taxi, limousine, or schuttle service
Yes	25,471,521	12 (2.11)
No	181,994,784	88 (2.11)
Subtotal Valid Responses	207,466,305	100
Total	207,466,305
A1a. On how many days did you use this type of transportation?
f. Taxi, limousine, or schuttle service
1-2	16,326,582	64 (6.11)
3-5	5,597,307	22 (3.09)
6-10	1,873,407	7 (2.49)
More than 10 Days	1,674,225	7 (2.73)
Subtotal Valid Responses	25,471,521	100
Appropriate Skip	181,994,784
Total	207,466,305
A1. During the past 30 days, have you used any of the following types of transportation for either personal or business travel?
g. Commercial airplane
Yes	22,465,664	11 (1.54)
No	185,000,641	89 (1.54)
Subtotal Valid Responses	207,466,305	100
Total	207,466,305
A1a. On how many days did you use this type of transportation?
g. Commercial airplane
1-2	16,533,663	74 (3.43)
3-5	3,346,303	15 (3.43)
6-10	1,491,966	7 (2.65)
More than 10 Days	1,093,732	5 (1.73)
Subtotal Valid Responses	22,465,664	100
Appropriate Skip	185,000,641
Total	207,466,305
A1. During the past 30 days, have you used any of the following types of transportation for either personal or business travel?
h. Private or charter airplane
Yes	3,027,505	1 (0.36)
No	204,438,800	99 (0.36)
Subtotal Valid Responses	207,466,305	100
Total	207,466,305
A1a. On how many days did you use this type of transportation?
h. Private or charter airplane
1-2	2,415,980	80 (7.33)
3-5	232,166	8 (8.41)
6-10	379,359	13 (8.52)
Subtotal Valid Responses	3,027,505	100
Appropriate Skip	204,438,800
Total	207,466,305
A1. During the past 30 days, have you used any of the following types of transportation for either personal or business travel?
i. Commercial boat, ship, or ferry
Yes	7,650,005	4 (0.27)
No	199,816,300	96 (0.27)
Subtotal Valid Responses	207,466,305	100
Total	207,466,305
A1a. On how many days did you use this type of transportation?
i. Commercial boat, ship, or ferry
1-2	5,356,654	70 (6.09)
3-5	1,045,156	14 (4.47)
6-10	691,222	9 (4.59)
More than 10 Days	556,973	7 (3.88)
Subtotal Valid Responses	7,650,005	100
Appropriate Skip	199,816,300
Total	207,466,305
A1. During the past 30 days, have you used any of the following types of transportation for either personal or business travel?
j. Recreational boat
Yes	27,658,399	13 (0.69)
No	179,807,906	87 (0.69)
Subtotal Valid Responses	207,466,305	100
Total	207,466,305
A1a. On how many days did you use this type of transportation?
j. Recreational boat
1-2	14,914,312	54 (5.89)
3-5	8,499,195	31 (5.82)
6-10	2,342,517	8 (3.41)
More than 10 Days	1,902,375	7 (2.57)
Subtotal Valid Responses	27,658,399	100
Appropriate Skip	179,807,906
Total	207,466,305
A1. During the past 30 days, have you used any of the following types of transportation for either personal or business travel?
k. Bicycle
Yes	42,050,229	20 (0.96)
No	165,416,076	80 (0.96)
Subtotal Valid Responses	207,466,305	100
Total	207,466,305
A1a. On how many days did you use this type of transportation?
k. Bicycle
1-2	14,557,430	35 (2.36)
3-5	14,015,642	33 (3.64)
6-10	5,018,489	12 (2.56)
More than 10 Days	8,458,668	20 (2.90)
Subtotal Valid Responses	42,050,229	100
Appropriate Skip	165,416,076
Total	207,466,305
A1Ka. Did you use your bicycle primarily for...
Commuting to Work	3,077,141	7 (2.34)
Recreation	19,849,229	47 (5.77)
Exercise	17,721,742	42 (5.23)
Some Other Purpose	1,402,116	3 (0.77)
Subtotal Valid Responses	42,050,229	100
Appropriate Skip	165,416,076
Total	207,466,305
C5a. Do you commute to work or school on a regular basis?
Yes	134,788,102	65 (2.09)
No	72,678,203	35 (2.09)
Subtotal Valid Responses	207,466,305	100
Total	207,466,305
C5b. Do you travel from place to place throughout the day?
Yes	64,988,486	89 (2.63)
No	7,689,717	11 (2.63)
Subtotal Valid Responses	72,678,203	100
Appropriate Skip	134,788,102
Total	207,466,305
C5c. On average, about how many minutes does your commute normally take to work or school?
1 - 5 minutes	19,917,483	15 (2.35)
6 - 10 minutes	18,800,734	14 (1.60)
11 - 20 minutes	42,583,921	32 (2.43)
21 - 30 minutes	29,158,286	22 (0.36)
31 - 60 minutes	20,731,082	15 (1.42)
> 60 minutes	3,596,595	3 (0.84)
Subtotal Valid Responses	134,788,102	100
Average (Arithmetic Mean)		22.5 (0.82)a
Appropriate Skip	72,678,203
Total	207,466,305
C5d. On average, about how many minutes does your commute normally take from work or school to home?
1 - 5 minutes	17,318,139	13 (2.28)
6 - 10 minutes	19,270,068	14 (1.06)
11 - 20 minutes	42,324,155	31 (2.77)
21 - 30 minutes	27,856,778	21 (1.00)
31 - 60 minutes	24,174,636	18 (1.82)
> 60 minutes	3,844,327	3 (1.04)
Subtotal Valid Responses	134,788,102	100
Average (Arithmetic Mean)		24 (1.06)a
Appropriate Skip	72,678,203
Total	207,466,305
C5e. Thinking of your most recent travel day, how many minutes did it take you from home to your first stop?
1 - 5 minutes	10,168,844	16 (1.24)
6 - 10 minutes	15,634,990	24 (1.94)
11 - 20 minutes	19,375,173	30 (1.20)
21 - 30 minutes	10,765,439	17 (0.77)
31 - 60 minutes	5,695,343	9 (1.53)
> 60 minutes	3,348,698	5 (1.22)
Subtotal Valid Responses	64,988,486	100
Average (Arithmetic Mean)		22.6 (1.84)a
Appropriate Skip	142,477,819
Total	207,466,305
C6a. Now, thinking about the drive between work or school and home, about how many minutes would it take if there were no delays or congestion?
1 - 5 minutes	27,247,451	20 (2.55)
6 - 10 minutes	28,503,997	21 (1.74)
11 - 20 minutes	45,900,208	34 (1.62)
21 - 30 minutes	19,786,477	15 (1.28)
31 - 60 minutes	11,116,676	8 (1.12)
> 60 minutes	2,233,292	2 (0.50)
Subtotal Valid Responses	134,788,102	100
Average (Arithmetic Mean)		17.2 (0.52)a
Appropriate Skip	72,678,203
Total	207,466,305
C6b. Now, thinking about this most recent trip, about how many minutes would it take if there were no delays or congestion?
1 - 5 minutes	15,703,747	24 (1.90)
6 - 10 minutes	16,575,164	26 (1.94)
11 - 20 minutes	16,573,575	26 (1.77)
21 - 30 minutes	9,304,001	14 (2.00)
31 - 60 minutes	4,255,853	7 (0.99)
> 60 minutes	2,576,146	4 (0.95)
Subtotal Valid Responses	64,988,486	100
Average (Arithmetic Mean)		19.2 (1.95)a
Appropriate Skip	142,477,819
Total	207,466,305
C7a. In the past week, how often did delays or congestion affect your decision about the time of day you traveled to or from work, to run errands, or for other purposes?
Frequently	62,215,975	31 (3.14)
Occasionally	54,477,793	27 (1.35)
Never	82,269,220	41 (4.13)
Subtotal Valid Responses	198,962,987	100
Don't Know	650,644
Refused	162,957
Appropriate Skip	7,689,717
Total	207,466,305
C7b. In the past week, how often did delays or congestion affect your decision about the method of transportation you used, such as a car, bus, train, subway, or airplane?
Frequently	21,191,183	11 (1.48)
Occasionally	26,346,190	13 (1.71)
Never	151,485,088	76 (3.11)
Subtotal Valid Responses	199,022,461	100
Don't Know	591,170
Refused	162,957
Appropriate Skip	7,689,717
Total	207,466,305
C7c. In the past week, how often did delays or congestion affect your decision about the route you usually take to or from work, to run errands, or for other purposes?
Frequently	46,630,184	23 (2.68)
Occasionally	64,662,444	33 (2.19)
Never	87,373,276	44 (4.19)
Subtotal Valid Responses	198,665,903	100
Don't Know	947,728
Refused	162,957
Appropriate Skip	7,689,717
Total	207,466,305
C7d. In the past week, how often did you miss a meeting or an appointment because of delays or congestion?
Frequently	5,770,522	3 (0.73)
Occasionally	23,298,942	12 (1.80)
Never	169,893,523	85 (2.25)
Subtotal Valid Responses	198,962,987	100
Don't Know	650,644
Refused	162,957
Appropriate Skip	7,689,717
Total	207,466,305
C8. How much do delays or traffic congestion bother you?
Not at All	39,752,971	20 (2.23)
A Little Bit	96,278,842	48 (1.82)
A Lot	63,581,818	32 (2.82)
Subtotal Valid Responses	199,613,631	100
Refused	162,957
Appropriate Skip	7,689,717
Total	207,466,305
D1. How many licensed vehicles are owned, leased, or available for regular use by members of your household?
0	13,432,482	6 (1.50)
1	59,642,367	29 (1.02)
2	80,738,728	39 (1.14)
3	32,450,584	16 (1.10)
4	13,237,105	6 (1.49)
5 or More	7,965,038	4 (0.83)
Subtotal Valid Responses	207,466,305	100
Average (Arithmetic Mean)		2 (0.05)a
Total	207,466,305
M20. Who usually checks the air pressure for the tires on the vehicle that you use most?
You	93,622,438	49 (2.16)
Your Spouse	35,876,797	19 (1.59)
A Friend or Relative	17,691,064	9 (1.82)
Someone at a Dealership or Service Station	39,212,451	20 (1.07)
Someone Else	2,567,871	1 (0.39)
Don`t Check/No One Checks	3,182,218	2 (0.42)
Subtotal Valid Responses	192,152,838	100
Don't Know	610,593
Appropriate Skip	14,702,875
Total	207,466,305
M21. How often (do you/does the person who checks your tires) check the air pressure of your tires?
Monthly	54,788,970	29 (0.80)
Whenever they Seem Low	54,780,523	29 (1.49)
When You Get Ready to Go a Long Trip	8,501,604	5 (1.05)
When the Car is Serviced	36,203,425	19 (1.07)
Some Other Time Period	32,560,923	17 (2.26)
Subtotal Valid Responses	186,835,444	100
Don't Know	1,851,116
Refused	284,060
Appropriate Skip	18,495,685
Total	207,466,305
M22. How do you determine the proper air pressure for your tires?
By the tire's appearance
Yes	11,505,512	100 (0.00)
Subtotal Valid Responses	11,505,512	100
Appropriate Skip	195,960,793
Total	207,466,305
M22. How do you determine the proper air pressure for your tires?
From information printed on the tire
Yes	42,403,098	100 (0.00)
Subtotal Valid Responses	42,403,098	100
Appropriate Skip	165,063,207
Total	207,466,305
M22. How do you determine the proper air pressure for your tires?
From the owner's manual
Yes	25,389,458	100 (0.00)
Subtotal Valid Responses	25,389,458	100
Appropriate Skip	182,076,847
Total	207,466,305
M22. How do you determine the proper air pressure for your tires?
Or some other way- SPECIFY
Yes	16,887,499	100 (0.00)
Subtotal Valid Responses	16,887,499	100
Appropriate Skip	190,578,806
Total	207,466,305
M22. How do you determine the proper air pressure for your tires?
Refused/Don't Know
No	207,466,305	100 (0.00)
Subtotal Valid Responses	207,466,305	100
Total	207,466,305
M22. How do you determine the proper air pressure for your tires?
Appropriate Skip
Yes	113,843,867	55 (2.46)
No	93,622,438	45 (2.46)
Subtotal Valid Responses	207,466,305	100
Total	207,466,305
M23. How do you know when the desired air pressure has been reached?
By the tire's appearance
Yes	4,369,046	100 (0.00)
Subtotal Valid Responses	4,369,046	100
Appropriate Skip	203,097,259
Total	207,466,305
M23. How do you know when the desired air pressure has been reached?
By a gauge or bell at the tire pump
Yes	25,402,005	100 (0.00)
Subtotal Valid Responses	25,402,005	100
Appropriate Skip	182,064,300
Total	207,466,305
M23. How do you know when the desired air pressure has been reached?
By a hand-held tire gauge
Yes	63,844,732	100 (0.00)
Subtotal Valid Responses	63,844,732	100
Appropriate Skip	143,621,573
Total	207,466,305
M23. How do you know when the desired air pressure has been reached?
Some other way-SPECIFY
Yes	2,904,667	100 (0.00)
Subtotal Valid Responses	2,904,667	100
Appropriate Skip	204,561,638
Total	207,466,305
M23. How do you know when the desired air pressure has been reached?
Refused/Don't Know
No	207,466,305	100 (0.00)
Subtotal Valid Responses	207,466,305	100
Total	207,466,305
M23. How do you know when the desired air pressure has been reached?
Appropriate Skip
Yes	113,843,867	55 (2.46)
No	93,622,438	45 (2.46)
Subtotal Valid Responses	207,466,305	100
Total	207,466,305
A3a. In the past 30 days, have you purchased an item over the phone or Internet that required delivery?
Yes	59,726,598	29 (1.59)
No	147,675,762	71 (1.59)
Subtotal Valid Responses	207,402,360	100
Don't Know	63,945
Total	207,466,305
A3b. How many times in the past 30 days have you purchased an item over the phone or Internet that required delivery?
1	22,705,475	38 (2.93)
2	18,001,906	30 (1.19)
3	7,038,108	12 (1.80)
4	1,935,466	3 (0.61)
5 or More	10,045,643	17 (1.92)
Subtotal Valid Responses	59,726,598	100
Average (Arithmetic Mean)		3.1 (0.13)a
Appropriate Skip	147,739,707
Total	207,466,305
B1. Please rate your concern with the following issues on a scale of 1 to 5, with 1 being not concerned and 5 being very concerned. Please consider your experience using all means of transportation.
Accident safety
Concern Level 1	17,890,437	9 (1.15)
Concern Level 2	10,312,429	5 (1.05)
Concern Level 3	29,381,286	14 (1.04)
Concern Level 4	27,262,127	13 (1.21)
Concern Level 5	122,377,856	59 (1.19)
Subtotal Valid Responses	207,224,136	100
Don't Know	242,169
Total	207,466,305
B1. Please rate your concern with the following issues on a scale of 1 to 5, with 1 being not concerned and 5 being very concerned. Please consider your experience using all means of transportation.
The availability of transportation safety information
Concern Level 1	37,867,345	18 (1.44)
Concern Level 2	28,490,278	14 (1.04)
Concern Level 3	56,214,580	27 (1.47)
Concern Level 4	28,323,712	14 (1.21)
Concern Level 5	54,928,261	27 (1.15)
Subtotal Valid Responses	205,824,177	100
Don't Know	1,273,121
Refused	369,007
Total	207,466,305
B1. Please rate your concern with the following issues on a scale of 1 to 5, with 1 being not concerned and 5 being very concerned. Please consider your experience using all means of transportation.
Delays when you travel
Concern Level 1	33,147,193	16 (2.10)
Concern Level 2	25,031,157	12 (0.29)
Concern Level 3	49,551,259	24 (1.46)
Concern Level 4	31,577,537	15 (0.80)
Concern Level 5	67,482,876	33 (2.97)
Subtotal Valid Responses	206,790,022	100
Don't Know	676,283
Total	207,466,305
B1. Please rate your concern with the following issues on a scale of 1 to 5, with 1 being not concerned and 5 being very concerned. Please consider your experience using all means of transportation.
Ease of use of the transportation system
Concern Level 1	50,280,711	25 (1.99)
Concern Level 2	24,926,603	12 (0.80)
Concern Level 3	44,664,408	22 (0.62)
Concern Level 4	29,314,089	14 (1.07)
Concern Level 5	55,229,700	27 (2.11)
Subtotal Valid Responses	204,415,512	100
Don't Know	2,874,808
Refused	175,985
Total	207,466,305
B1. Please rate your concern with the following issues on a scale of 1 to 5, with 1 being not concerned and 5 being very concerned. Please consider your experience using all means of transportation.
Air pollution from transportation sources
Concern Level 1	28,125,620	14 (2.77)
Concern Level 2	17,794,002	9 (1.41)
Concern Level 3	39,742,422	19 (0.66)
Concern Level 4	42,341,846	20 (0.77)
Concern Level 5	78,963,425	38 (1.14)
Subtotal Valid Responses	206,967,315	100
Don't Know	498,990
Total	207,466,305
B1. Please rate your concern with the following issues on a scale of 1 to 5, with 1 being not concerned and 5 being very concerned. Please consider your experience using all means of transportation.
Noise from transportation sources
Concern Level 1	42,634,541	21 (2.27)
Concern Level 2	32,523,192	16 (1.83)
Concern Level 3	50,846,221	25 (0.75)
Concern Level 4	29,039,391	14 (1.46)
Concern Level 5	51,923,970	25 (1.33)
Subtotal Valid Responses	206,967,315	100
Don't Know	498,990
Total	207,466,305
B1. Please rate your concern with the following issues on a scale of 1 to 5, with 1 being not concerned and 5 being very concerned. Please consider your experience using all means of transportation.
How much you spend on transportation
Concern Level 1	21,367,328	10 (1.45)
Concern Level 2	13,973,098	7 (1.12)
Concern Level 3	35,108,912	17 (0.64)
Concern Level 4	37,272,027	18 (1.31)
Concern Level 5	98,414,361	48 (0.72)
Subtotal Valid Responses	206,135,725	100
Don't Know	1,031,862
Refused	298,718
Total	207,466,305
B1. Please rate your concern with the following issues on a scale of 1 to 5, with 1 being not concerned and 5 being very concerned. Please consider your experience using all means of transportation.
How secure the transportation system is from acts of terrorism
Concern Level 1	42,747,307	21 (1.07)
Concern Level 2	28,511,088	14 (0.84)
Concern Level 3	34,748,173	17 (1.17)
Concern Level 4	23,973,317	12 (0.70)
Concern Level 5	74,992,302	37 (1.98)
Subtotal Valid Responses	204,972,187	100
Don't Know	2,494,118
Total	207,466,305
B1. Please rate your concern with the following issues on a scale of 1 to 5, with 1 being not concerned and 5 being very concerned. Please consider your experience using all means of transportation.
How safe you feel from crime while traveling
Concern Level 1	30,575,307	15 (1.94)
Concern Level 2	29,997,665	15 (0.50)
Concern Level 3	42,540,187	21 (1.87)
Concern Level 4	34,002,949	16 (0.68)
Concern Level 5	69,380,165	34 (2.91)
Subtotal Valid Responses	206,496,273	100
Don't Know	932,457
Refused	37,575
Total	207,466,305
B1. Please rate your concern with the following issues on a scale of 1 to 5, with 1 being not concerned and 5 being very concerned. Please consider your experience using all means of transportation.
The accessibility of transportation services for people with disabilities
Concern Level 1	24,708,747	12 (1.37)
Concern Level 2	22,041,273	11 (0.49)
Concern Level 3	35,598,097	17 (1.64)
Concern Level 4	39,466,455	19 (1.58)
Concern Level 5	82,324,396	40 (2.06)
Subtotal Valid Responses	204,138,968	100
Don't Know	3,109,686
Refused	217,651
Total	207,466,305
B1. Please rate your concern with the following issues on a scale of 1 to 5, with 1 being not concerned and 5 being very concerned. Please consider your experience using all means of transportation.
The availability of public transportation, such as transit buses and trains, in your area
Concern Level 1	53,334,298	26 (2.74)
Concern Level 2	24,770,545	12 (0.66)
Concern Level 3	42,475,653	21 (1.81)
Concern Level 4	28,394,745	14 (0.92)
Concern Level 5	56,082,637	27 (2.01)
Subtotal Valid Responses	205,057,877	100
Don't Know	2,277,864
Refused	130,563
Total	207,466,305
B2. I just asked how concerned you are with various transportation issues. Now, please rate your level of satisfaction with what the Federal government is doing to address those issues on a scale of 1 to 5, where 1 is very dissatisfied and 5 is very satisfied.
Accident safety
Satisfaction Level 1	27,748,353	14 (1.00)
Satisfaction Level 2	26,826,136	13 (0.94)
Satisfaction Level 3	77,915,080	39 (1.96)
Satisfaction Level 4	32,197,161	16 (1.37)
Satisfaction Level 5	35,784,150	18 (1.06)
Subtotal Valid Responses	200,470,881	100
Don't Know	6,868,587
Refused	126,838
Total	207,466,305
B2. I just asked how concerned you are with various transportation issues. Now, please rate your level of satisfaction with what the Federal government is doing to address those issues on a scale of 1 to 5, where 1 is very dissatisfied and 5 is very satisfied.
Providing you with safety information
Satisfaction Level 1	29,326,642	14 (0.45)
Satisfaction Level 2	37,063,438	18 (0.78)
Satisfaction Level 3	67,520,959	33 (1.26)
Satisfaction Level 4	32,685,425	16 (0.29)
Satisfaction Level 5	36,017,769	18 (1.70)
Subtotal Valid Responses	202,614,234	100
Don't Know	4,852,071
Total	207,466,305
B2. I just asked how concerned you are with various transportation issues. Now, please rate your level of satisfaction with what the Federal government is doing to address those issues on a scale of 1 to 5, where 1 is very dissatisfied and 5 is very satisfied.
Minimizing delays when you travel
Satisfaction Level 1	35,460,079	18 (2.61)
Satisfaction Level 2	42,566,815	21 (1.01)
Satisfaction Level 3	62,065,104	31 (1.09)
Satisfaction Level 4	30,186,088	15 (0.91)
Satisfaction Level 5	30,027,528	15 (1.49)
Subtotal Valid Responses	200,305,613	100
Don't Know	7,032,098
Refused	128,594
Total	207,466,305
B2. I just asked how concerned you are with various transportation issues. Now, please rate your level of satisfaction with what the Federal government is doing to address those issues on a scale of 1 to 5, where 1 is very dissatisfied and 5 is very satisfied.
Helping you use the transportation system
Satisfaction Level 1	30,682,122	16 (0.50)
Satisfaction Level 2	33,850,726	17 (1.46)
Satisfaction Level 3	71,947,351	36 (1.36)
Satisfaction Level 4	28,079,487	14 (1.29)
Satisfaction Level 5	32,571,797	17 (1.19)
Subtotal Valid Responses	197,131,483	100
Don't Know	10,138,408
Refused	196,414
Total	207,466,305
B2. I just asked how concerned you are with various transportation issues. Now, please rate your level of satisfaction with what the Federal government is doing to address those issues on a scale of 1 to 5, where 1 is very dissatisfied and 5 is very satisfied.
Minimizing air pollution from transportation sources
Satisfaction Level 1	35,923,026	18 (0.86)
Satisfaction Level 2	37,044,002	18 (1.11)
Satisfaction Level 3	60,579,576	30 (1.23)
Satisfaction Level 4	38,473,488	19 (0.75)
Satisfaction Level 5	29,620,241	15 (0.88)
Subtotal Valid Responses	201,640,333	100
Don't Know	5,688,291
Refused	137,680
Total	207,466,305
B2. I just asked how concerned you are with various transportation issues. Now, please rate your level of satisfaction with what the Federal government is doing to address those issues on a scale of 1 to 5, where 1 is very dissatisfied and 5 is very satisfied.
Minimizing noise from transportation sources
Satisfaction Level 1	30,797,775	15 (0.87)
Satisfaction Level 2	35,963,224	18 (1.16)
Satisfaction Level 3	74,102,411	37 (1.43)
Satisfaction Level 4	33,339,036	17 (1.16)
Satisfaction Level 5	27,428,107	14 (0.86)
Subtotal Valid Responses	201,630,553	100
Don't Know	5,835,752
Total	207,466,305
B2. I just asked how concerned you are with various transportation issues. Now, please rate your level of satisfaction with what the Federal government is doing to address those issues on a scale of 1 to 5, where 1 is very dissatisfied and 5 is very satisfied.
How much you spend on transportation
Satisfaction Level 1	56,433,803	28 (0.55)
Satisfaction Level 2	43,850,502	22 (0.56)
Satisfaction Level 3	49,285,163	24 (1.40)
Satisfaction Level 4	22,105,774	11 (1.20)
Satisfaction Level 5	30,520,381	15 (1.51)
Subtotal Valid Responses	202,195,622	100
Don't Know	4,230,538
Refused	1,040,145
Total	207,466,305
B2. I just asked how concerned you are with various transportation issues. Now, please rate your level of satisfaction with what the Federal government is doing to address those issues on a scale of 1 to 5, where 1 is very dissatisfied and 5 is very satisfied.
How secure the transportation system is from acts of terrorism
Satisfaction Level 1	26,901,328	13 (1.11)
Satisfaction Level 2	28,050,656	14 (0.93)
Satisfaction Level 3	57,260,710	29 (2.21)
Satisfaction Level 4	45,986,529	23 (1.59)
Satisfaction Level 5	41,656,304	21 (1.57)
Subtotal Valid Responses	199,855,527	100
Don't Know	7,610,778
Total	207,466,305
B2. I just asked how concerned you are with various transportation issues. Now, please rate your level of satisfaction with what the Federal government is doing to address those issues on a scale of 1 to 5, where 1 is very dissatisfied and 5 is very satisfied.
How safe you feel from crime while traveling
Satisfaction Level 1	25,781,596	13 (0.25)
Satisfaction Level 2	29,700,792	15 (0.58)
Satisfaction Level 3	63,683,445	31 (1.67)
Satisfaction Level 4	47,220,125	23 (0.82)
Satisfaction Level 5	36,802,835	18 (1.36)
Subtotal Valid Responses	203,188,793	100
Don't Know	4,277,512
Total	207,466,305
B2. I just asked how concerned you are with various transportation issues. Now, please rate your level of satisfaction with what the Federal government is doing to address those issues on a scale of 1 to 5, where 1 is very dissatisfied and 5 is very satisfied.
Providing accessible transportation for people with disabilities
Satisfaction Level 1	27,332,676	14 (0.94)
Satisfaction Level 2	30,379,016	15 (1.92)
Satisfaction Level 3	53,444,324	27 (0.89)
Satisfaction Level 4	45,155,382	23 (1.25)
Satisfaction Level 5	43,889,070	22 (1.07)
Subtotal Valid Responses	200,200,469	100
Don't Know	7,128,156
Refused	137,680
Total	207,466,305
B2. I just asked how concerned you are with various transportation issues. Now, please rate your level of satisfaction with what the Federal government is doing to address those issues on a scale of 1 to 5, where 1 is very dissatisfied and 5 is very satisfied.
Providing public transportation, such as transit buses and trains, in your area
Satisfaction Level 1	43,477,169	22 (3.11)
Satisfaction Level 2	32,217,959	16 (1.87)
Satisfaction Level 3	48,505,695	24 (2.52)
Satisfaction Level 4	33,086,561	17 (2.11)
Satisfaction Level 5	40,984,328	21 (1.68)
Subtotal Valid Responses	198,271,711	100
Don't Know	8,633,372
Refused	561,221
Total	207,466,305
B4a. In the past year, have you requested a product or service from an agency of the U.S. Department of Transportation?
Yes	14,851,527	7 (0.24)
No	192,382,356	93 (0.24)
Subtotal Valid Responses	207,233,883	100
Don't Know	232,422
Total	207,466,305
B4b. Which of the following agencies did you contact?
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
Yes	2,120,816	1 (0.22)
No	205,345,489	99 (0.22)
Subtotal Valid Responses	207,466,305	100
Total	207,466,305
U.S. Coast Guard
Yes	559,707	0 (0.20)
No	206,906,598	100 (0.20)
Subtotal Valid Responses	207,466,305	100
Total	207,466,305
Federal Aviation Administration
Yes	1,141,673	1 (0.33)
No	206,324,632	99 (0.33)
Subtotal Valid Responses	207,466,305	100
Total	207,466,305
Maritime Administration
Yes	175,721	0 (0.08)
No	207,290,584	100 (0.08)
Subtotal Valid Responses	207,466,305	100
Total	207,466,305
Federal Highway Administration
Yes	1,750,577	1 (0.28)
No	205,715,728	99 (0.28)
Subtotal Valid Responses	207,466,305	100
Total	207,466,305
Federal Railroad Administration
Yes	364,350	0 (0.16)
No	207,101,955	100 (0.16)
Subtotal Valid Responses	207,466,305	100
Total	207,466,305
Federal Transit Administration
Yes	1,528,433	1 (0.29)
No	205,937,872	99 (0.29)
Subtotal Valid Responses	207,466,305	100
Total	207,466,305
Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration
Yes	678,697	0 (0.16)
No	206,787,608	100 (0.16)
Subtotal Valid Responses	207,466,305	100
Total	207,466,305
Research and Special Programs Administration
Yes	176,953	0 (0.07)
No	207,289,352	100 (0.07)
Subtotal Valid Responses	207,466,305	100
Total	207,466,305
Bureau of Transportation Statistics
Yes	758,694	0 (0.19)
No	206,707,611	100 (0.19)
Subtotal Valid Responses	207,466,305	100
Total	207,466,305
St. Lawrence Seaway Development Corporation
No	207,466,305	100 (0.00)
Subtotal Valid Responses	207,466,305	100
Total	207,466,305
Office of the Secretary of Transportation
Yes	983,237	0 (0.08)
No	206,483,068	100 (0.08)
Subtotal Valid Responses	207,466,305	100
Total	207,466,305
Some other way-SPECIFY
Yes	6,258,960	3 (0.56)
No	201,207,345	97 (0.56)
Subtotal Valid Responses	207,466,305	100
Total	207,466,305
Appropriate Skip
Yes	192,382,356	93 (0.26)
No	15,083,949	7 (0.26)
Subtotal Valid Responses	207,466,305	100
Total	207,466,305
Refused/Don't Know
Yes	390,141	0 (0.12)
No	207,076,164	100 (0.12)
Subtotal Valid Responses	207,466,305	100
Total	207,466,305
B5. How did you first contact the Department of Transportation?
Telephone	8,344,669	58 (7.22)
Internet/World Wide Web	1,691,488	12 (3.16)
(Regular) Mail	1,385,554	10 (4.52)
In Person	2,764,827	19 (6.98)
Other	274,848	2 (1.40)
Subtotal Valid Responses	14,461,386	100
Don't Know	272,591
Refused	117,550
Appropriate Skip	192,614,778
Total	207,466,305
B6. On a scale of 1 to 5, with 1 being very dissatisfied and 5 being very satisfied, please rate your overall satisfaction with the level of service you received.
Satisfaction Level 1	2,503,949	17 (5.04)
Satisfaction Level 2	2,393,454	17 (6.59)
Satisfaction Level 3	2,529,565	17 (7.47)
Satisfaction Level 4	2,117,999	15 (5.53)
Satisfaction Level 5	4,916,419	34 (9.33)
Subtotal Valid Responses	14,461,386	100
Don't Know	272,591
Refused	117,550
Appropriate Skip	192,614,778
Total	207,466,305
M3. Please tell me if you disagree, agree, or feel neutral about the following statements:
Most truck drivers on the highway drive safely
Disagree	71,477,338	35 (1.25)
Neutral	37,826,719	18 (1.56)
Agree	97,794,068	47 (2.40)
Subtotal Valid Responses	207,098,125	100
Don't Know	368,180
Total	207,466,305
I feel very concerned about my safety when travelling in an automobile near large trucks
Disagree	48,649,276	24 (1.63)
Neutral	40,673,769	20 (0.89)
Agree	117,565,426	57 (1.86)
Subtotal Valid Responses	206,888,472	100
Don't Know	577,833
Total	207,466,305
When I am driving, I make a special effort to driving near large trucks
Disagree	52,278,244	25 (1.57)
Neutral	33,389,957	16 (0.79)
Agree	120,575,611	58 (2.29)
Subtotal Valid Responses	206,243,813	100
Don't Know	694,445
Refused	528,047
Total	207,466,305
M10. What should a motorist do when approaching a railroad crossing that has no gates or lights? I will read you four choices.
Proceed through the Crossing	1,097,734	1 (0.26)
Approach the Crossing, Look to See if a Train is Approaching, and be Prepared to Stop	61,843,070	30 (1.61)
Stop and Look for the Train, then Proceed if it is Safe to do so	136,245,315	66 (1.65)
Slow Down because of a Bumpy Crossing	8,139,372	4 (0.50)
Subtotal Valid Responses	207,325,492	100
Don't Know	140,813
Total	207,466,305
M14. Think about things that may or may not be allowed on airplanes. Tell me which of the following items are never allowed, allowed with some restrictions, or always allowed in carry-on or checked luggage.
Motor oil
Never Allowed	135,477,633	74 (1.82)
Allowed with some Restrictions	31,119,515	17 (1.79)
Always Allowed	16,381,975	9 (0.69)
Subtotal Valid Responses	182,979,123	100
Don't Know	23,598,057
Refused	889,124
Total	207,466,305
Gas-powered stoves or tools
Never Allowed	161,426,051	82 (0.94)
Allowed with some Restrictions	27,344,498	14 (0.64)
Always Allowed	8,033,218	4 (1.06)
Subtotal Valid Responses	196,803,768	100
Don't Know	10,341,044
Refused	321,493
Total	207,466,305
Pepper spray
Never Allowed	108,436,151	56 (2.00)
Allowed with some Restrictions	57,078,698	30 (1.70)
Always Allowed	26,468,604	14 (1.53)
Subtotal Valid Responses	191,983,452	100
Don't Know	14,967,694
Refused	515,159
Total	207,466,305
Flares and fireworks
Never Allowed	189,847,510	94 (1.08)
Allowed with some Restrictions	9,178,451	5 (0.98)
Always Allowed	3,374,999	2 (0.46)
Subtotal Valid Responses	202,400,961	100
Don't Know	4,844,937
Refused	220,407
Total	207,466,305
Loaded pistols
Never Allowed	185,777,566	91 (1.22)
Allowed with some Restrictions	15,683,608	8 (1.16)
Always Allowed	2,316,350	1 (0.55)
Subtotal Valid Responses	203,777,524	100
Don't Know	3,688,781
Total	207,466,305
Batteries
Never Allowed	50,588,041	26 (2.47)
Allowed with some Restrictions	67,686,223	34 (0.97)
Always Allowed	78,166,443	40 (1.94)
Subtotal Valid Responses	196,440,707	100
Don't Know	10,510,439
Refused	515,159
Total	207,466,305
Magnets
Never Allowed	64,746,884	35 (2.93)
Allowed with some Restrictions	56,091,450	30 (3.11)
Always Allowed	64,622,746	35 (2.24)
Subtotal Valid Responses	185,461,080	100
Don't Know	21,256,415
Refused	748,810
Total	207,466,305
Aerosol hair spray
Never Allowed	52,595,950	27 (1.05)
Allowed with some Restrictions	42,921,791	22 (0.80)
Always Allowed	100,015,939	51 (1.69)
Subtotal Valid Responses	195,533,679	100
Don't Know	11,712,219
Refused	220,407
Total	207,466,305
Personal use oxygen generators
Never Allowed	33,162,832	17 (1.32)
Allowed with some Restrictions	88,035,701	46 (1.92)
Always Allowed	70,481,916	37 (2.37)
Subtotal Valid Responses	191,680,450	100
Don't Know	15,198,027
Refused	587,829
Total	207,466,305
Cigarette lighters
Never Allowed	67,622,134	34 (1.75)
Allowed with some Restrictions	39,842,258	20 (0.83)
Always Allowed	90,879,916	46 (2.09)
Subtotal Valid Responses	198,344,309	100
Don't Know	8,522,118
Refused	599,878
Total	207,466,305
M15. We would like to know what you think about possible threats to our transportation system, not including air travel. Please tell me whether you disagree, agree, or feel neutral about the following statements:
The US is vulnerable to terrorism that threatens the safety of its transportation system
Disagree	31,355,303	15 (0.62)
Neutral	46,165,529	22 (1.35)
Agree	128,313,871	62 (1.06)
Subtotal Valid Responses	205,834,703	100
Don't Know	1,351,470
Refused	280,132
Total	207,466,305
To date I have not been concerned about terrorist acts threatening my own personal safety while traveling
Disagree	54,898,885	27 (1.73)
Neutral	27,153,102	13 (1.26)
Agree	124,610,128	60 (1.04)
Subtotal Valid Responses	206,662,115	100
Don't Know	804,190
Total	207,466,305
I would support airport-type security measures at bus and rail stations to address the threat of terrorist acts
Disagree	18,830,539	9 (0.54)
Neutral	22,457,120	11 (0.84)
Agree	164,954,838	80 (1.13)
Subtotal Valid Responses	206,242,497	100
Don't Know	1,223,808
Total	207,466,305
B3. Do you currently have a disability or health problem that makes it difficult for you to travel outside the home?
Yes	19,913,707	10 (0.42)
No	186,818,283	90 (0.42)
Subtotal Valid Responses	206,731,990	100
Refused	734,315
Total	207,466,305
M2. Please indicate if you have difficulties traveling by any of the following means because of your disability or health problem.
By car as a driver
Yes	10,385,583	5 (0.67)
No	197,080,722	95 (0.67)
Subtotal Valid Responses	207,466,305	100
Total	207,466,305
By car as a passenger
Yes	3,634,288	2 (0.40)
No	203,832,017	98 (0.40)
Subtotal Valid Responses	207,466,305	100
Total	207,466,305
By public transportation
Yes	8,214,631	4 (0.86)
No	199,251,674	96 (0.86)
Subtotal Valid Responses	207,466,305	100
Total	207,466,305
By bicycle
Yes	9,137,049	4 (0.56)
No	198,329,256	96 (0.56)
Subtotal Valid Responses	207,466,305	100
Total	207,466,305
As a pedestrian
Yes	7,740,945	4 (0.44)
No	199,725,360	96 (0.44)
Subtotal Valid Responses	207,466,305	100
Total	207,466,305
By airplane
Yes	5,439,502	3 (0.35)
No	202,026,803	97 (0.35)
Subtotal Valid Responses	207,466,305	100
Total	207,466,305
By other
Yes	3,100,457	100 (0.00)
Subtotal Valid Responses	3,100,457	100
Appropriate Skip	204,365,848
Total	207,466,305
Refused/Don't Know
No	207,466,305	100 (0.00)
Subtotal Valid Responses	207,466,305	100
Total	207,466,305
Appropriate Skip
Yes	186,818,283	90 (0.37)
No	20,648,022	10 (0.37)
Subtotal Valid Responses	207,466,305	100
Total	207,466,305
D2. Are you a licensed commercial transportation operator?
Yes	25,955,076	13 (1.41)
No	180,840,477	87 (1.41)
Subtotal Valid Responses	206,795,553	100
Refused	670,752
Total	207,466,305
D3. Do you own or operate a business from your home?
Yes	16,494,472	8 (1.08)
No	189,725,287	92 (1.08)
Subtotal Valid Responses	206,219,760	100
Refused	1,246,545
Total	207,466,305
D4. Please stop me when I reach the category that best describes your age.
Less than 18	3,131,431	2 (0.85)
18 - 24	30,201,558	15 (1.89)
25 - 34	36,290,088	18 (1.18)
35 - 44	44,115,214	21 (1.18)
45 - 54	36,693,266	18 (1.84)
55 - 64	23,840,328	12 (0.56)
65 or Older	32,900,008	16 (1.47)
Subtotal Valid Responses	207,171,895	100
Don't Know	50,527
Refused	243,883
Total	207,466,305
D5. Are you male or female?
Male	99,218,038	48 (1.61)
Female	108,248,267	52 (1.61)
Subtotal Valid Responses	207,466,305	100
Total	207,466,305
D6. What is the last grade of school you completed?
Less than High School	22,600,077	11 (1.36)
High School Graduate/GED	87,468,831	42 (2.42)
Some College	38,736,027	19 (1.04)
Community College Graduate (AA: Associate of Arts Degree)	11,470,569	6 (0.78)
College Graduate (BA Or BS: Bachelor of Arts or Sciences Degree)	30,329,705	15 (2.05)
Post-Graduate Degree (Masters, Ph.D., Lawyer, Medical Doctor)	13,859,536	7 (1.00)
Technical School/Professional Business School	2,689,470	1 (0.14)
Subtotal Valid Responses	207,154,215	100
Don't Know	128,314
Refused	183,776
Total	207,466,305
D7. Are you of Hispanic origin?
Yes	12,630,596	6 (1.64)
No	193,006,832	94 (1.64)
Subtotal Valid Responses	205,637,429	100
Don't Know	217,082
Refused	1,611,794
Total	207,466,305
D8. What is your race?
White	170,266,043	84 (1.53)
Black or African-American	22,697,167	11 (1.75)
American Indian or Alaska Native	3,791,130	2 (0.49)
Asian (E.G., Asian Indian, Chinese, Filipino, Japanese, Korean, Vietnamese)	4,812,759	2 (0.99)
Subtotal Valid Responses	201,567,099	100
Refused/Don't Know	5,899,206
Total	207,466,305
D9. Do you have any other telephone lines in your house that someone would answer? This does not include dedicated computer or fax lines or cellular phones.
Yes	11,750,502	6 (0.72)
No	195,129,145	94 (0.72)
Subtotal Valid Responses	206,879,647	100
Refused	586,658
Total	207,466,305
D9a. How many other telephone lines are there?
1	8,110,602	69 (2.52)
2	2,785,035	24 (2.61)
3	655,491	6 (1.15)
4	63,573	1 (0.54)
5 or More	135,800	1 (1.07)
Subtotal Valid Responses	11,750,502	100
Average (Arithmetic Mean)		1.4 (0.03)a
Appropriate Skip	195,715,803
Total	207,466,305
D9b. What is the primary use of this (these) phone lines?
Home Use Only	8,088,551	69 (2.61)
Business and Home Use	2,773,148	24 (3.60)
Business Use Only	888,803	8 (3.22)
Subtotal Valid Responses	11,750,502	100
Appropriate Skip	195,715,803
Total	207,466,305

^a The values presented are the mean and its associated standard error, rather than the percent that is presented in the majority of the cells.