| 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. Public Transportation, for example local public bus, subway, or commuter rail | ||
| Yes | 25,774,257 | 13 (1.14) |
| No | 174,764,787 | 87 (1.14) |
| Subtotal Valid Responses | 200,539,044 | 100 |
| Don't Know | 167,656 | |
| Total | 200,706,700 | |
| A1x. On how many days did you use this type of transportation? | ||
| a. Public Transportation, for example local public bus, subway, or commuter rail | ||
| 1-2 Days | 11,604,784 | 45 (4.85) |
| 3-5 Days | 4,076,292 | 16 (3.09) |
| 6-10 Days | 1,845,429 | 7 (2.60) |
| More than 10 Days | 8,247,753 | 32 (4.50) |
| Subtotal Valid Responses | 25,774,257 | 100 |
| Appropriate Skip | 174,932,443 | |
| Total | 200,706,700 | |
| A1ya. In your own words, please tell me the main reason you did not use public transportation in the past 30 days. | ||
| Have My Own Vehicle/More Convenient to Drive | 96,082,410 | 55 (1.87) |
| Public Transportation Not Available in My Area | 44,304,117 | 25 (1.57) |
| Doesn't Go Where I Need to Travel | 9,231,083 | 5 (0.85) |
| Location/Too Far to a Bus Stop or Subway Station | 6,361,529 | 4 (0.68) |
| Unreliable | 1,480,383 | 1 (0.34) |
| Too Complicated/Requires Too Many Transfers | 993,623 | 1 (0.40) |
| Public Transportation Takes Too Long/Schedules Not Convenient | 5,213,624 | 3 (0.65) |
| Health Condition or Disability | 2,758,749 | 2 (0.49) |
| Hard to Get Information on Schedules or Stops | 890,128 | 1 (0.26) |
| Don't Like Riding with Strangers | 335,489 | 0 (0.12) |
| Dirty/Not Clean | 146,750 | 0 (0.08) |
| Unsafe | 1,014,133 | 1 (0.32) |
| Other | 5,952,770 | 3 (0.73) |
| Subtotal Valid Responses | 174,764,787 | 100 |
| Appropriate Skip | 25,941,913 | |
| Total | 200,706,700 | |
| A1. During the past 30 days, have you used any of the following types of transportation for either personal or business travel? | ||
| b. Private vehicle in which you drive alone, such as a car, SUV, pickup truck, van, or motorcycle | ||
| Yes | 180,494,822 | 90 (1.04) |
| No | 20,044,222 | 10 (1.04) |
| Subtotal Valid Responses | 200,539,044 | 100 |
| Don't Know | 167,656 | |
| Total | 200,706,700 | |
| A1x. On how many days did you use this type of transportation? | ||
| b. Private vehicle in which you drive alone, such as a car, SUV, pickup truck, van, or motorcycle | ||
| 1-2 Days | 5,668,838 | 3 (0.66) |
| 3-5 Days | 11,128,084 | 6 (0.90) |
| 6-10 Days | 11,834,089 | 7 (0.90) |
| More than 10 Days | 151,863,811 | 84 (1.36) |
| Subtotal Valid Responses | 180,494,822 | 100 |
| Appropriate Skip | 20,211,878 | |
| Total | 200,706,700 | |
| A1. During the past 30 days, have you used any of the following types of transportation for either personal or business travel? | ||
| c. Organized carpool or vanpool in which you travel with others | ||
| Yes | 20,970,180 | 10 (1.10) |
| No | 179,736,520 | 90 (1.10) |
| Subtotal Valid Responses | 200,706,700 | 100 |
| Total | 200,706,700 | |
| A1x. On how many days did you use this type of transportation? | ||
| c. Organized carpool or vanpool in which you travel with others | ||
| 1-2 Days | 5,215,303 | 25 (4.93) |
| 3-5 Days | 4,534,646 | 22 (4.83) |
| 6-10 Days | 3,235,433 | 15 (4.15) |
| More than 10 Days | 7,984,798 | 38 (5.18) |
| Subtotal Valid Responses | 20,970,180 | 100 |
| Appropriate Skip | 179,736,520 | |
| Total | 200,706,700 | |
| A1yc. In your own words, please tell me the main reason you did not use an organized carpool or vanpool in the past 30 days. | ||
| Have Own Vehicle/More Convenient to Drive Self | 68,825,720 | 38 (1.83) |
| Not Applicable to Respondent's Situation/Does Not Commute | 41,689,679 | 23 (1.61) |
| Organized Car/Vanpools Not Available in My Area/Don't Know Where to Find One | 23,323,691 | 13 (1.24) |
| Hard to Find Car or Vanpools that Fit My Schedule | 14,849,667 | 8 (0.95) |
| Need Flexibility to Come and Go | 7,358,180 | 4 (0.67) |
| Need the Flexibility to Make Stops | 666,546 | 0 (0.15) |
| Use Public Transportation | 2,188,638 | 1 (0.34) |
| Commute Is Short | 5,129,083 | 3 (0.67) |
| Unreliable | 314,658 | 0 (0.10) |
| Health Condition/Disability | 2,626,968 | 1 (0.37) |
| Prefer Riding Alone | 1,960,611 | 1 (0.36) |
| Takes Too Long | 819,461 | 0 (0.24) |
| Don't Like Riding with Strangers | 1,741,979 | 1 (0.45) |
| Costs Too Much | 682,947 | 0 (0.26) |
| Other | 7,014,899 | 4 (0.72) |
| Subtotal Valid Responses | 179,192,727 | 100 |
| Don't Know | 543,792 | |
| Appropriate Skip | 20,970,180 | |
| Total | 200,706,700 | |
| A1. During the past 30 days, have you used any of the following types of transportation for either personal or business travel? | ||
| d. Private vehicle in which you travel with others | ||
| Yes | 124,493,927 | 62 (1.72) |
| No | 76,122,429 | 38 (1.72) |
| Subtotal Valid Responses | 200,616,356 | 100 |
| Refused | 90,344 | |
| Total | 200,706,700 | |
| A1x. On how many days did you use this type of transportation? | ||
| d. Private vehicle in which you travel with others | ||
| 1-2 Days | 19,320,384 | 16 (1.67) |
| 3-5 Days | 29,200,551 | 23 (1.81) |
| 6-10 Days | 20,029,459 | 16 (1.71) |
| More than 10 Days | 55,943,534 | 45 (2.23) |
| Subtotal Valid Responses | 124,493,927 | 100 |
| Appropriate Skip | 76,212,773 | |
| Total | 200,706,700 | |
| 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 bus, such as Greyhound or Charter | ||
| Yes | 5,005,273 | 2 (0.52) |
| No | 195,701,427 | 98 (0.52) |
| Subtotal Valid Responses | 200,706,700 | 100 |
| Total | 200,706,700 | |
| A1x. On how many days did you use this type of transportation? | ||
| e. City to city bus, such as Greyhound or Charter | ||
| 1-2 Days | 3,807,803 | 76 (9.15) |
| 3-5 Days | 674,254 | 13 (7.70) |
| More than 10 Days | 523,216 | 10 (6.18) |
| Subtotal Valid Responses | 5,005,273 | 100 |
| Appropriate Skip | 195,701,427 | |
| Total | 200,706,700 | |
| A1. During the past 30 days, have you used any of the following types of transportation for either personal or business travel? | ||
| f. City to City train, such as AMTRAK | ||
| Yes | 3,803,692 | 2 (0.43) |
| No | 196,903,008 | 98 (0.43) |
| Subtotal Valid Responses | 200,706,700 | 100 |
| Total | 200,706,700 | |
| A1x. On how many days did you use this type of transportation? | ||
| f. City to City train, such as AMTRAK | ||
| 1-2 Days | 2,022,315 | 53 (11.70) |
| 3-5 Days | 1,492,500 | 39 (11.90) |
| More than 10 Days | 288,877 | 8 (5.33) |
| Subtotal Valid Responses | 3,803,692 | 100 |
| Appropriate Skip | 196,903,008 | |
| Total | 200,706,700 | |
| A1. During the past 30 days, have you used any of the following types of transportation for either personal or business travel? | ||
| g. Taxi, Limousine, or shuttle service | ||
| Yes | 25,250,645 | 13 (1.15) |
| No | 175,456,055 | 87 (1.15) |
| Subtotal Valid Responses | 200,706,700 | 100 |
| Total | 200,706,700 | |
| A1x. On how many days did you use this type of transportation? | ||
| g. Taxi, Limousine, or shuttle service | ||
| 1-2 Days | 15,018,032 | 59 (4.82) |
| 3-5 Days | 6,935,230 | 27 (4.50) |
| 6-10 Days | 2,075,532 | 8 (2.66) |
| More than 10 Days | 1,221,851 | 5 (1.80) |
| Subtotal Valid Responses | 25,250,645 | 100 |
| Appropriate Skip | 175,456,055 | |
| Total | 200,706,700 | |
| A1. During the past 30 days, have you used any of the following types of transportation for either personal or business travel? | ||
| h. Commercial airplane | ||
| Yes | 22,195,838 | 11 (1.05) |
| No | 178,510,862 | 89 (1.05) |
| Subtotal Valid Responses | 200,706,700 | 100 |
| Total | 200,706,700 | |
| A1x. On how many days did you use this type of transportation? | ||
| h. Commercial airplane | ||
| 1-2 Days | 15,790,084 | 71 (4.44) |
| 3-5 Days | 4,509,542 | 20 (3.96) |
| 6-10 Days | 1,107,221 | 5 (1.85) |
| More than 10 Days | 788,991 | 4 (1.85) |
| Subtotal Valid Responses | 22,195,838 | 100 |
| Appropriate Skip | 178,510,862 | |
| Total | 200,706,700 | |
| A1. During the past 30 days, have you used any of the following types of transportation for either personal or business travel? | ||
| i. Private or charter airplane | ||
| Yes | 4,192,048 | 2 (0.56) |
| No | 196,514,652 | 98 (0.56) |
| Subtotal Valid Responses | 200,706,700 | 100 |
| Total | 200,706,700 | |
| A1x. On how many days did you use this type of transportation? | ||
| i. Private or charter airplane | ||
| 1-2 Days | 2,881,304 | 69 (12.80) |
| 3-5 Days | 818,590 | 20 (11.70) |
| 6-10 Days | 90,592 | 2 (2.20) |
| More than 10 Days | 401,562 | 10 (7.10) |
| Subtotal Valid Responses | 4,192,048 | 100 |
| Appropriate Skip | 196,514,652 | |
| Total | 200,706,700 | |
| A1. During the past 30 days, have you used any of the following types of transportation for either personal or business travel? | ||
| j. Commercial boat, ship, or ferry | ||
| Yes | 4,021,197 | 2 (0.52) |
| No | 196,685,503 | 98 (0.52) |
| Subtotal Valid Responses | 200,706,700 | 100 |
| Total | 200,706,700 | |
| A1x. On how many days did you use this type of transportation? | ||
| j. Commercial boat, ship, or ferry | ||
| 1-2 Days | 2,142,865 | 53 (13.70) |
| 3-5 Days | 1,325,854 | 33 (15.20) |
| 6-10 Days | 363,313 | 9 (5.73) |
| More than 10 Days | 189,165 | 5 (3.56) |
| Subtotal Valid Responses | 4,021,197 | 100 |
| Appropriate Skip | 196,685,503 | |
| Total | 200,706,700 | |
| A1. During the past 30 days, have you used any of the following types of transportation for either personal or business travel? | ||
| k. Recreational boat | ||
| Yes | 6,228,276 | 3 (0.57) |
| No | 194,478,424 | 97 (0.57) |
| Subtotal Valid Responses | 200,706,700 | 100 |
| Total | 200,706,700 | |
| A1x. On how many days did you use this type of transportation? | ||
| k. Recreational boat | ||
| 1-2 Days | 3,913,907 | 63 (9.12) |
| 3-5 Days | 1,587,693 | 25 (8.60) |
| 6-10 Days | 615,632 | 10 (5.22) |
| More than 10 Days | 111,044 | 2 (1.78) |
| Subtotal Valid Responses | 6,228,276 | 100 |
| Appropriate Skip | 194,478,424 | |
| Total | 200,706,700 | |
| A1ka. Altogether, how many hours did you spend on a recreational boat? | ||
| 1-6 Hours | 3,978,864 | 64 (9.00) |
| 7-12 Hours | 621,816 | 10 (4.86) |
| 13-20 Hours | 1,007,745 | 16 (7.72) |
| More than 20 Hours | 619,851 | 10 (5.29) |
| Subtotal Valid Responses | 6,228,276 | 100 |
| Appropriate Skip | 194,478,424 | |
| Total | 200,706,700 | |
| A1. During the past 30 days, have you used any of the following types of transportation for either personal or business travel? | ||
| l. Bicycle | ||
| Yes | 21,674,367 | 11 (1.09) |
| No | 179,032,333 | 89 (1.09) |
| Subtotal Valid Responses | 200,706,700 | 100 |
| Total | 200,706,700 | |
| A1x. On how many days did you use this type of transportation? | ||
| l. Bicycle | ||
| 1-2 Days | 7,494,355 | 35 (4.85) |
| 3-5 Days | 7,455,292 | 34 (5.19) |
| 6-10 Days | 2,479,674 | 11 (3.82) |
| More than 10 Days | 4,245,045 | 20 (4.77) |
| Subtotal Valid Responses | 21,674,367 | 100 |
| Appropriate Skip | 179,032,333 | |
| Total | 200,706,700 | |
| A1la. Did you use your bicycle primarily for. . . | ||
| Commuting to Work | 1,040,012 | 5 (1.78) |
| Recreation | 11,661,872 | 54 (5.38) |
| Exercise | 7,728,708 | 36 (5.11) |
| Running Errands (Going to the Store, Post Office, etc.) | 1,243,774 | 6 (2.27) |
| Subtotal Valid Responses | 21,674,367 | 100 |
| Appropriate Skip | 179,032,333 | |
| Total | 200,706,700 | |
| T1. Now I have a few questions about travel times and traffic congestion. | ||
| Do you commute to work or school on a regular basis? ("regular" meaning 3 or more times a week) | ||
| Yes | 131,391,897 | 65 (1.69) |
| No | 69,314,803 | 35 (1.69) |
| Subtotal Valid Responses | 200,706,700 | 100 |
| Total | 200,706,700 | |
| T2a. Now I have a few questions about travel times and traffic congestion. | ||
| On average, about how many minutes does your commute take from home? | ||
| Less than Five Minutes | 19,550,097 | 15 (1.63) |
| 5 - 10 Minutes | 20,551,093 | 16 (1.56) |
| 11 - 20 Minutes | 42,064,264 | 32 (2.10) |
| 21 - 30 Minutes | 23,038,305 | 18 (1.61) |
| 31 - 60 Minutes | 21,850,366 | 17 (1.53) |
| More than 60 Minutes | 4,210,503 | 3 (0.67) |
| Subtotal Valid Responses | 131,264,628 | 100 |
| Average (Arithmetic Mean) | 23.4 (0.89)a | |
| Don't Know | 127,269 | |
| Appropriate Skip | 69,314,803 | |
| Total | 200,706,700 | |
| T2b. Now I have a few questions about travel times and traffic congestion. | ||
| And about how many minutes would it take if there were no traffic congestion? | ||
| Less than Five Minutes | 28,416,299 | 22 (1.88) |
| 5 - 10 Minutes | 30,585,659 | 23 (1.89) |
| 11 - 20 Minutes | 42,677,731 | 33 (1.98) |
| 21 - 30 Minutes | 17,211,227 | 13 (1.42) |
| 31 - 60 Minutes | 11,302,051 | 9 (1.19) |
| More than 60 Minutes | 955,452 | 1 (0.36) |
| Subtotal Valid Responses | 131,148,420 | 100 |
| Average (Arithmetic Mean) | 16.8 (0.71)a | |
| Don't Know | 243,476 | |
| Appropriate Skip | 69,314,803 | |
| Total | 200,706,700 | |
| T3a. Now I have a few questions about travel times and traffic congestion. | ||
| On average, about how many minutes does your commute take to home? | ||
| Less than Five Minutes | 18,042,846 | 14 (1.54) |
| 5 - 10 Minutes | 20,023,412 | 15 (1.62) |
| 11 - 20 Minutes | 36,376,476 | 28 (1.96) |
| 21 - 30 Minutes | 26,450,875 | 20 (1.79) |
| 31 - 60 Minutes | 25,590,240 | 19 (1.63) |
| More than 60 Minutes | 4,780,779 | 4 (0.73) |
| Subtotal Valid Responses | 131,264,628 | 100 |
| Average (Arithmetic Mean) | 24.7 (0.83)a | |
| Don't Know | 127,269 | |
| Appropriate Skip | 69,314,803 | |
| Total | 200,706,700 | |
| T3b. Now I have a few questions about travel times and traffic congestion. | ||
| And about how many minutes would it take if there were no traffic congestion? | ||
| Less than Five Minutes | 28,062,904 | 21 (1.85) |
| 5 - 10 Minutes | 29,068,271 | 22 (1.87) |
| 11 - 20 Minutes | 43,432,671 | 33 (2.02) |
| 21 - 30 Minutes | 17,974,374 | 14 (1.44) |
| 31 - 60 Minutes | 11,824,541 | 9 (1.21) |
| More than 60 Minutes | 785,660 | 1 (0.34) |
| Subtotal Valid Responses | 131,148,420 | 100 |
| Average (Arithmetic Mean) | 16.7 (0.56)a | |
| Don't Know | 243,476 | |
| Appropriate Skip | 69,314,803 | |
| Total | 200,706,700 | |
| T4. Now I have a few questions about travel times and traffic congestion. | ||
| In your own words, what would you say is the main cause of delays or congestion you experience in your commute? | ||
| High Volume of Vehicles on the Road | 37,094,464 | 28 (1.90) |
| My Schedule Requires that I Commute during "Rush Hours" | 6,871,821 | 5 (0.97) |
| Not Enough Highways/Road Lanes to Accommodate the Number of Vehicles | 7,457,426 | 6 (1.04) |
| Poorly Maintained Highways, Roads, Bridges | 6,001,099 | 5 (0.92) |
| Construction Zones | 9,880,872 | 8 (1.24) |
| Scheduling Delays or Cancellation of Public Transportation (Bus, Subway, Commuter Rail) | 1,873,771 | 1 (0.44) |
| Accidents | 8,467,414 | 6 (1.07) |
| Traffic Lights or Signs | 13,838,824 | 11 (1.41) |
| Toll Booths | 797,486 | 1 (0.30) |
| Mechanical Malfunctions with Public Transportation | 1,141,936 | 1 (0.38) |
| Other Drivers Slow Me Down | 10,353,252 | 8 (1.31) |
| I Do Not Experience Traffic Congestion in My Commute | 12,304,819 | 9 (1.19) |
| Other | 14,914,336 | 11 (1.39) |
| Subtotal Valid Responses | 130,997,521 | 100 |
| Don't Know | 337,543 | |
| Refused | 56,833 | |
| Appropriate Skip | 69,314,803 | |
| Total | 200,706,700 | |
| C15. Please rate your level of concern about the following issues on a scale of 1 to 5, where 1 means you are very concerned and 5 means you are not at all concerned. Overall, how concerned are you about . . . | ||
| a. US dependence on oil from the Middle East | ||
| Very Concerned | 81,707,880 | 42 (1.73) |
| Somewhat Concerned | 47,491,975 | 24 (1.55) |
| Neutral | 39,000,509 | 20 (1.49) |
| Not Very Concerned | 11,634,676 | 6 (0.82) |
| Not at All Concerned | 16,798,445 | 9 (1.04) |
| Subtotal Valid Responses | 196,633,485 | 100 |
| Don't Know | 3,998,839 | |
| Refused | 74,376 | |
| Total | 200,706,700 | |
| C15. Please rate your level of concern about the following issues on a scale of 1 to 5, where 1 means you are very concerned and 5 means you are not at all concerned. Overall, how concerned are you about . . . | ||
| b. Keeping computerized systems like air traffic control secure from terrorism | ||
| Very Concerned | 122,431,712 | 62 (1.74) |
| Somewhat Concerned | 26,966,447 | 14 (1.16) |
| Neutral | 22,596,283 | 11 (1.21) |
| Not Very Concerned | 10,947,515 | 6 (0.92) |
| Not at All Concerned | 14,087,797 | 7 (0.90) |
| Subtotal Valid Responses | 197,029,753 | 100 |
| Don't Know | 3,586,602 | |
| Refused | 90,344 | |
| Total | 200,706,700 | |
| C15. Please rate your level of concern about the following issues on a scale of 1 to 5, where 1 means you are very concerned and 5 means you are not at all concerned. Overall, how concerned are you about . . . | ||
| c. The risk of terrorism against American citizens traveling by air | ||
| Very Concerned | 107,687,450 | 54 (1.75) |
| Somewhat Concerned | 42,504,932 | 21 (1.43) |
| Neutral | 24,009,659 | 12 (1.17) |
| Not Very Concerned | 13,155,194 | 7 (0.91) |
| Not at All Concerned | 11,466,537 | 6 (0.83) |
| Subtotal Valid Responses | 198,823,773 | 100 |
| Don't Know | 1,882,927 | |
| Total | 200,706,700 | |
| C15. Please rate your level of concern about the following issues on a scale of 1 to 5, where 1 means you are very concerned and 5 means you are not at all concerned. Overall, how concerned are you about . . . | ||
| d. The risk of terrorism against American citizens traveling on cruise ships | ||
| Very Concerned | 73,945,281 | 37 (1.73) |
| Somewhat Concerned | 39,848,072 | 20 (1.40) |
| Neutral | 40,023,222 | 20 (1.43) |
| Not Very Concerned | 25,472,155 | 13 (1.24) |
| Not at All Concerned | 19,286,883 | 10 (0.99) |
| Subtotal Valid Responses | 198,575,612 | 100 |
| Don't Know | 1,991,957 | |
| Refused | 139,130 | |
| Total | 200,706,700 | |
| C15. Please rate your level of concern about the following issues on a scale of 1 to 5, where 1 means you are very concerned and 5 means you are not at all concerned. Overall, how concerned are you about . . . | ||
| e. The risk of terrorism against American citizens traveling by highway, train, or public transit | ||
| Very Concerned | 74,754,050 | 38 (1.72) |
| Somewhat Concerned | 34,955,580 | 18 (1.35) |
| Neutral | 37,483,186 | 19 (1.35) |
| Not Very Concerned | 26,757,016 | 13 (1.18) |
| Not at All Concerned | 25,211,442 | 13 (1.20) |
| Subtotal Valid Responses | 199,161,274 | 100 |
| Don't Know | 1,342,937 | |
| Refused | 202,490 | |
| Total | 200,706,700 | |
| C15. Please rate your level of concern about the following issues on a scale of 1 to 5, where 1 means you are very concerned and 5 means you are not at all concerned. Overall, how concerned are you about . . . | ||
| f. Illegal immigration across US borders | ||
| Very Concerned | 71,463,099 | 36 (1.74) |
| Somewhat Concerned | 42,939,143 | 22 (1.42) |
| Neutral | 44,418,477 | 22 (1.47) |
| Not Very Concerned | 21,568,180 | 11 (1.09) |
| Not at All Concerned | 18,015,369 | 9 (0.99) |
| Subtotal Valid Responses | 198,404,268 | 100 |
| Don't Know | 2,099,942 | |
| Refused | 202,490 | |
| Total | 200,706,700 | |
| C15. Please rate your level of concern about the following issues on a scale of 1 to 5, where 1 means you are very concerned and 5 means you are not at all concerned. Overall, how concerned are you about . . . | ||
| g. The transport of illegal drugs across US borders | ||
| Very Concerned | 139,647,123 | 70 (1.62) |
| Somewhat Concerned | 25,807,226 | 13 (1.13) |
| Neutral | 14,364,713 | 7 (0.95) |
| Not Very Concerned | 4,847,215 | 2 (0.50) |
| Not at All Concerned | 15,485,921 | 8 (1.01) |
| Subtotal Valid Responses | 200,152,198 | 100 |
| Don't Know | 554,502 | |
| Total | 200,706,700 | |
| C16. I just asked about your concern with various transportation issues. Now, please rate your level of satisfaction with what the US Department of Transportation is doing to address those issues on a scale of 1 to 5, where 1 means you are very dissatisfied and 5 means you are very satisfied. Overall, how satisfied are you about the U.S. DOT's efforts in . . . | ||
| a. Reducing US dependence on oil from the Middle East | ||
| Very Dissatisfied | 39,833,037 | 21 (1.48) |
| Somewhat Dissatisfied | 44,588,304 | 24 (1.52) |
| Neutral | 73,234,603 | 39 (1.82) |
| Somewhat Satisfied | 17,874,530 | 10 (1.00) |
| Very Satisfied | 10,665,124 | 6 (0.93) |
| Subtotal Valid Responses | 186,195,598 | 100 |
| Don't Know | 14,153,201 | |
| Refused | 357,901 | |
| Total | 200,706,700 | |
| C16. I just asked about your concern with various transportation issues. Now, please rate your level of satisfaction with what the US Department of Transportation is doing to address those issues on a scale of 1 to 5, where 1 means you are very dissatisfied and 5 means you are very satisfied. Overall, how satisfied are you about the U.S. DOT's efforts in . . . | ||
| b. Keeping computerized systems like air traffic control secure from terrorism | ||
| Very Dissatisfied | 23,811,921 | 13 (1.24) |
| Somewhat Dissatisfied | 28,653,857 | 15 (1.25) |
| Neutral | 55,089,417 | 29 (1.64) |
| Somewhat Satisfied | 51,893,903 | 28 (1.69) |
| Very Satisfied | 27,452,433 | 15 (1.33) |
| Subtotal Valid Responses | 186,901,531 | 100 |
| Don't Know | 13,602,680 | |
| Refused | 202,490 | |
| Total | 200,706,700 | |
| C16. I just asked about your concern with various transportation issues. Now, please rate your level of satisfaction with what the US Department of Transportation is doing to address those issues on a scale of 1 to 5, where 1 means you are very dissatisfied and 5 means you are very satisfied. Overall, how satisfied are you about the U.S. DOT's efforts in . . . | ||
| c. Reducing the risk of terrorism against American citizens traveling by air | ||
| Very Dissatisfied | 23,690,163 | 12 (1.21) |
| Somewhat Dissatisfied | 31,877,084 | 17 (1.35) |
| Neutral | 49,675,708 | 26 (1.58) |
| Somewhat Satisfied | 51,296,991 | 27 (1.61) |
| Very Satisfied | 33,385,294 | 18 (1.41) |
| Subtotal Valid Responses | 189,925,240 | 100 |
| Don't Know | 10,562,076 | |
| Refused | 219,385 | |
| Total | 200,706,700 | |
| C16. I just asked about your concern with various transportation issues. Now, please rate your level of satisfaction with what the US Department of Transportation is doing to address those issues on a scale of 1 to 5, where 1 means you are very dissatisfied and 5 means you are very satisfied. Overall, how satisfied are you about the U.S. DOT's efforts in . . . | ||
| d. Reducing the risk of terrorism against American citizens traveling on cruise ships | ||
| Very Dissatisfied | 15,791,047 | 9 (1.10) |
| Somewhat Dissatisfied | 20,902,573 | 12 (1.11) |
| Neutral | 65,397,359 | 36 (1.78) |
| Somewhat Satisfied | 46,094,905 | 26 (1.69) |
| Very Satisfied | 31,348,357 | 17 (1.50) |
| Subtotal Valid Responses | 179,534,241 | 100 |
| Don't Know | 20,953,074 | |
| Refused | 219,385 | |
| Total | 200,706,700 | |
| C16. I just asked about your concern with various transportation issues. Now, please rate your level of satisfaction with what the US Department of Transportation is doing to address those issues on a scale of 1 to 5, where 1 means you are very dissatisfied and 5 means you are very satisfied. Overall, how satisfied are you about the U.S. DOT's efforts in . . . | ||
| e. Reducing the risk of terrorism against American citizens traveling by highway, train, or public transit | ||
| Very Dissatisfied | 18,239,872 | 10 (1.06) |
| Somewhat Dissatisfied | 23,819,853 | 13 (1.17) |
| Neutral | 57,203,089 | 30 (1.66) |
| Somewhat Satisfied | 55,999,214 | 30 (1.73) |
| Very Satisfied | 32,651,247 | 17 (1.42) |
| Subtotal Valid Responses | 187,913,275 | 100 |
| Don't Know | 12,412,892 | |
| Refused | 380,533 | |
| Total | 200,706,700 | |
| C16. I just asked about your concern with various transportation issues. Now, please rate your level of satisfaction with what the US Department of Transportation is doing to address those issues on a scale of 1 to 5, where 1 means you are very dissatisfied and 5 means you are very satisfied. Overall, how satisfied are you about the U.S. DOT's efforts in . . . | ||
| f. Controlling illegal immigration across US borders | ||
| Very Dissatisfied | 52,708,888 | 28 (1.66) |
| Somewhat Dissatisfied | 38,865,876 | 20 (1.40) |
| Neutral | 49,428,278 | 26 (1.55) |
| Somewhat Satisfied | 32,965,058 | 17 (1.40) |
| Very Satisfied | 17,355,570 | 9 (1.17) |
| Subtotal Valid Responses | 191,323,670 | 100 |
| Don't Know | 8,697,484 | |
| Refused | 685,546 | |
| Total | 200,706,700 | |
| C16. I just asked about your concern with various transportation issues. Now, please rate your level of satisfaction with what the US Department of Transportation is doing to address those issues on a scale of 1 to 5, where 1 means you are very dissatisfied and 5 means you are very satisfied. Overall, how satisfied are you about the U.S. DOT's efforts in . . . | ||
| g. Controlling the transport of illegal drugs across US borders | ||
| Very Dissatisfied | 72,527,335 | 38 (1.75) |
| Somewhat Dissatisfied | 41,696,843 | 22 (1.46) |
| Neutral | 37,831,241 | 20 (1.41) |
| Somewhat Satisfied | 24,604,405 | 13 (1.24) |
| Very Satisfied | 16,361,177 | 8 (1.09) |
| Subtotal Valid Responses | 193,021,002 | 100 |
| Don't Know | 7,466,313 | |
| Refused | 219,385 | |
| Total | 200,706,700 | |
| C17. We would now like to know what you think about possible threats to our transportation system. Please rate your level of agreement with the following statements on a scale of 1 to 5, where 1 means you strongly disagree and 5 means you strongly agree with the statement. | ||
| a. Americans traveling by air face a high risk of terrorism | ||
| Strongly Disagree | 24,096,173 | 12 (1.15) |
| Somewhat Disagree | 41,138,173 | 21 (1.49) |
| Neutral | 49,859,458 | 25 (1.53) |
| Somewhat Agree | 43,107,144 | 22 (1.47) |
| Strongly Agree | 39,480,931 | 20 (1.42) |
| Subtotal Valid Responses | 197,681,880 | 100 |
| Don't Know | 3,024,820 | |
| Total | 200,706,700 | |
| C17. We would now like to know what you think about possible threats to our transportation system. Please rate your level of agreement with the following statements on a scale of 1 to 5, where 1 means you strongly disagree and 5 means you strongly agree with the statement. | ||
| b. Americans traveling on cruise ships face a high risk of terrorism | ||
| Strongly Disagree | 32,959,929 | 17 (1.34) |
| Somewhat Disagree | 52,378,990 | 27 (1.69) |
| Neutral | 55,775,232 | 29 (1.62) |
| Somewhat Agree | 31,765,372 | 17 (1.32) |
| Strongly Agree | 19,590,305 | 10 (1.08) |
| Subtotal Valid Responses | 192,469,828 | 100 |
| Don't Know | 8,236,872 | |
| Total | 200,706,700 | |
| C17. We would now like to know what you think about possible threats to our transportation system. Please rate your level of agreement with the following statements on a scale of 1 to 5, where 1 means you strongly disagree and 5 means you strongly agree with the statement. | ||
| c. Americans traveling on highways, trains, or public transit face a high risk of terrorism | ||
| Strongly Disagree | 39,964,905 | 20 (1.43) |
| Somewhat Disagree | 51,046,460 | 26 (1.58) |
| Neutral | 51,171,112 | 26 (1.55) |
| Somewhat Agree | 31,610,041 | 16 (1.31) |
| Strongly Agree | 22,919,358 | 12 (1.16) |
| Subtotal Valid Responses | 196,711,877 | 100 |
| Don't Know | 3,994,823 | |
| Total | 200,706,700 | |
| C17. We would now like to know what you think about possible threats to our transportation system. Please rate your level of agreement with the following statements on a scale of 1 to 5, where 1 means you strongly disagree and 5 means you strongly agree with the statement. | ||
| d. I am concerned about terrorist acts threatening my own personal safety while traveling. | ||
| Strongly Disagree | 46,462,599 | 24 (1.52) |
| Somewhat Disagree | 36,373,463 | 18 (1.35) |
| Neutral | 45,304,487 | 23 (1.51) |
| Somewhat Agree | 31,862,590 | 16 (1.33) |
| Strongly Agree | 37,669,948 | 19 (1.39) |
| Subtotal Valid Responses | 197,673,088 | 100 |
| Don't Know | 3,033,612 | |
| Total | 200,706,700 | |
| C17. We would now like to know what you think about possible threats to our transportation system. Please rate your level of agreement with the following statements on a scale of 1 to 5, where 1 means you strongly disagree and 5 means you strongly agree with the statement. | ||
| e. I would support airport-type security measures at bus, transit, and rail stations to address the threat of terrorist acts | ||
| Strongly Disagree | 19,686,659 | 10 (1.06) |
| Somewhat Disagree | 13,769,179 | 7 (0.91) |
| Neutral | 24,751,106 | 12 (1.16) |
| Somewhat Agree | 36,803,758 | 19 (1.40) |
| Strongly Agree | 103,526,756 | 52 (1.77) |
| Subtotal Valid Responses | 198,537,458 | 100 |
| Don't Know | 2,169,242 | |
| Total | 200,706,700 | |
| C17. We would now like to know what you think about possible threats to our transportation system. Please rate your level of agreement with the following statements on a scale of 1 to 5, where 1 means you strongly disagree and 5 means you strongly agree with the statement. | ||
| f. The security measures currently at U.S. airports are adequate to protect air travelers against terrorist acts | ||
| Strongly Disagree | 26,186,104 | 13 (1.22) |
| Somewhat Disagree | 37,968,084 | 19 (1.43) |
| Neutral | 43,067,013 | 22 (1.47) |
| Somewhat Agree | 51,455,029 | 26 (1.56) |
| Strongly Agree | 37,003,695 | 19 (1.45) |
| Subtotal Valid Responses | 195,679,924 | 100 |
| Don't Know | 4,867,130 | |
| Refused | 159,645 | |
| Total | 200,706,700 | |
| C18. How many one-way trips have you taken as a passenger on commercial airlines, either for personal or business reasons, since March 2000? For this question, a one-way trip means from the initial departure airport to the final destination airport, regardless of the number of plan changes required. | ||
| Zero | 126,102,548 | 63 (1.64) |
| One | 11,502,757 | 6 (0.85) |
| Two | 24,935,352 | 12 (1.08) |
| Three | 3,020,737 | 2 (0.33) |
| Four | 13,010,091 | 6 (0.81) |
| Five to Nine | 11,758,713 | 6 (0.76) |
| Ten or More | 10,301,046 | 5 (0.66) |
| Subtotal Valid Responses | 200,631,245 | 100 |
| Average (Arithmetic Mean) | 1.9 (0.14)a | |
| Refused | 75,455 | |
| Total | 200,706,700 | |
| C18c. If a terrorist act took place in the U.S. against any airline, would you: | ||
| Not Change Your Air Travel Habits | 82,587,404 | 43 (1.77) |
| Travel Less Frequently by Air | 25,893,484 | 13 (1.23) |
| Stop Traveling by Air for at Least Some Period of Time | 61,062,810 | 31 (1.65) |
| Stop Traveling by Air Permanently | 24,368,045 | 13 (1.20) |
| Subtotal Valid Responses | 193,911,743 | 100 |
| Don't Know | 5,753,000 | |
| Refused | 1,041,957 | |
| Total | 200,706,700 | |
| M13. Have you received information regarding how to safely cross railroad crossings from any of the following sources? | ||
| 1. During driver safety class | ||
| Yes | 86,925,761 | 46 (1.81) |
| No | 102,388,292 | 54 (1.81) |
| Subtotal Valid Responses | 189,314,053 | 100 |
| Don't Know | 8,635,361 | |
| Refused | 2,757,286 | |
| Total | 200,706,700 | |
| M13. Have you received information regarding how to safely cross railroad crossings from any of the following sources? | ||
| 2. In written materials | ||
| Yes | 45,191,446 | 24 (1.55) |
| No | 144,122,607 | 76 (1.55) |
| Subtotal Valid Responses | 189,314,053 | 100 |
| Don't Know | 8,635,361 | |
| Refused | 2,757,286 | |
| Total | 200,706,700 | |
| M13. Have you received information regarding how to safely cross railroad crossings from any of the following sources? | ||
| 3. Informally from family and friends | ||
| Yes | 43,571,465 | 23 (1.54) |
| No | 145,742,588 | 77 (1.54) |
| Subtotal Valid Responses | 189,314,053 | 100 |
| Don't Know | 8,635,361 | |
| Refused | 2,757,286 | |
| Total | 200,706,700 | |
| M13. Have you received information regarding how to safely cross railroad crossings from any of the following sources? | ||
| 4. From public service announcements or safety campaigns in television, radio, or magazine ads | ||
| Yes | 91,740,209 | 48 (1.80) |
| No | 97,573,844 | 52 (1.80) |
| Subtotal Valid Responses | 189,314,053 | 100 |
| Don't Know | 8,635,361 | |
| Refused | 2,757,286 | |
| Total | 200,706,700 | |
| M29. Were you aware that the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has . . . | ||
| 1. A toll-free Auto Safety Hotline ( 1-888-327-4236) ? | ||
| Yes | 30,584,612 | 15 (1.30) |
| No | 169,847,529 | 85 (1.30) |
| Subtotal Valid Responses | 200,432,141 | 100 |
| Refused | 274,559 | |
| Total | 200,706,700 | |
| M29. Were you aware that the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has . . . | ||
| 2. A website (www.nhtsa.dot.gov) for receiving reports from consumers of vehicle safety problems and safety defects? | ||
| Yes | 39,205,392 | 20 (1.38) |
| No | 161,455,532 | 80 (1.38) |
| Subtotal Valid Responses | 200,660,924 | 100 |
| Don't Know | 45,776 | |
| Total | 200,706,700 | |
| B3. Do you currently have a disability or health problem that makes it difficult for you to travel outside the home? | ||
| Yes | 13,961,076 | 7 (0.83) |
| No | 186,745,624 | 93 (0.83) |
| Subtotal Valid Responses | 200,706,700 | 100 |
| Total | 200,706,700 | |
| M2. Which of the following means of transportation cause you difficulty? | ||
| 1. By car as a driver | ||
| Yes | 6,489,977 | 47 (6.12) |
| No | 7,189,707 | 53 (6.12) |
| Subtotal Valid Responses | 13,679,684 | 100 |
| Refused | 281,392 | |
| Appropriate Skip | 186,745,624 | |
| Total | 200,706,700 | |
| M2. Which of the following means of transportation cause you difficulty? | ||
| 2. By car as a passenger | ||
| Yes | 4,095,670 | 30 (5.54) |
| No | 9,584,014 | 70 (5.54) |
| Subtotal Valid Responses | 13,679,684 | 100 |
| Refused | 281,392 | |
| Appropriate Skip | 186,745,624 | |
| Total | 200,706,700 | |
| M2. Which of the following means of transportation cause you difficulty? | ||
| 3. By public transportation, such as bus or rail | ||
| Yes | 3,418,344 | 25 (4.95) |
| No | 10,261,340 | 75 (4.95) |
| Subtotal Valid Responses | 13,679,684 | 100 |
| Refused | 281,392 | |
| Appropriate Skip | 186,745,624 | |
| Total | 200,706,700 | |
| M2. Which of the following means of transportation cause you difficulty? | ||
| 4. By bicycle | ||
| Yes | 5,099,998 | 37 (5.83) |
| No | 8,579,686 | 63 (5.83) |
| Subtotal Valid Responses | 13,679,684 | 100 |
| Refused | 281,392 | |
| Appropriate Skip | 186,745,624 | |
| Total | 200,706,700 | |
| M2. Which of the following means of transportation cause you difficulty? | ||
| 5. By walking | ||
| Yes | 7,418,351 | 54 (6.10) |
| No | 6,261,333 | 46 (6.10) |
| Subtotal Valid Responses | 13,679,684 | 100 |
| Refused | 281,392 | |
| Appropriate Skip | 186,745,624 | |
| Total | 200,706,700 | |
| M2. Which of the following means of transportation cause you difficulty? | ||
| 6. By airplane | ||
| Yes | 3,613,090 | 26 (5.19) |
| No | 10,066,594 | 74 (5.19) |
| Subtotal Valid Responses | 13,679,684 | 100 |
| Refused | 281,392 | |
| Appropriate Skip | 186,745,624 | |
| Total | 200,706,700 | |
| M2. Which of the following means of transportation cause you difficulty? | ||
| 7. By other | ||
| Yes | 1,512,393 | 11 (3.61) |
| No | 12,167,291 | 89 (3.61) |
| Subtotal Valid Responses | 13,679,684 | 100 |
| Refused | 281,392 | |
| Appropriate Skip | 186,745,624 | |
| Total | 200,706,700 | |
| B4a. Since March 2000, have you requested a product or service from an agency of the U.S. Department of Transportation? | ||
| Yes | 4,912,083 | 2 (0.53) |
| No | 195,794,617 | 98 (0.53) |
| Subtotal Valid Responses | 200,706,700 | 100 |
| Total | 200,706,700 | |
| B4b2. Which of the following agencies did you contact? | ||
| 1. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration | ||
| Yes | 1,198,314 | 25 (8.38) |
| No | 3,539,553 | 75 (8.38) |
| Subtotal Valid Responses | 4,737,867 | 100 |
| Don't Know | 174,216 | |
| Appropriate Skip | 195,794,617 | |
| Total | 200,706,700 | |
| B4b2. Which of the following agencies did you contact? | ||
| 2. U.S. Coast Guard | ||
| Yes | 791,049 | 17 (10.10) |
| No | 3,946,818 | 83 (10.10) |
| Subtotal Valid Responses | 4,737,867 | 100 |
| Don't Know | 174,216 | |
| Appropriate Skip | 195,794,617 | |
| Total | 200,706,700 | |
| B4b2. Which of the following agencies did you contact? | ||
| 3. Federal Aviation Administration | ||
| Yes | 219,508 | 5 (3.39) |
| No | 4,518,359 | 95 (3.39) |
| Subtotal Valid Responses | 4,737,867 | 100 |
| Don't Know | 174,216 | |
| Appropriate Skip | 195,794,617 | |
| Total | 200,706,700 | |
| B4b2. Which of the following agencies did you contact? | ||
| 4. Maritime Administration | ||
| No | 4,737,867 | 100 (0.00) |
| Subtotal Valid Responses | 4,737,867 | 100 |
| Don't Know | 174,216 | |
| Appropriate Skip | 195,794,617 | |
| Total | 200,706,700 | |
| B4b2. Which of the following agencies did you contact? | ||
| 5. Federal Highway Administration | ||
| Yes | 93,092 | 2 (1.97) |
| No | 4,644,775 | 98 (1.97) |
| Subtotal Valid Responses | 4,737,867 | 100 |
| Don't Know | 174,216 | |
| Appropriate Skip | 195,794,617 | |
| Total | 200,706,700 | |
| B4b2. Which of the following agencies did you contact? | ||
| 6. Federal Railroad Administration | ||
| No | 4,737,867 | 100 (0.00) |
| Subtotal Valid Responses | 4,737,867 | 100 |
| Don't Know | 174,216 | |
| Appropriate Skip | 195,794,617 | |
| Total | 200,706,700 | |
| B4b2. Which of the following agencies did you contact? | ||
| 7. Federal Transit Administration | ||
| Yes | 63,634 | 1 (1.36) |
| No | 4,674,233 | 99 (1.36) |
| Subtotal Valid Responses | 4,737,867 | 100 |
| Don't Know | 174,216 | |
| Appropriate Skip | 195,794,617 | |
| Total | 200,706,700 | |
| B4b2. Which of the following agencies did you contact? | ||
| 8. Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration | ||
| No | 4,737,867 | 100 (0.00) |
| Subtotal Valid Responses | 4,737,867 | 100 |
| Don't Know | 174,216 | |
| Appropriate Skip | 195,794,617 | |
| Total | 200,706,700 | |
| B4b2. Which of the following agencies did you contact? | ||
| 9. Research and Special Programs Administration | ||
| No | 4,737,867 | 100 (0.00) |
| Subtotal Valid Responses | 4,737,867 | 100 |
| Don't Know | 174,216 | |
| Appropriate Skip | 195,794,617 | |
| Total | 200,706,700 | |
| B4b2. Which of the following agencies did you contact? | ||
| 10. Bureau of Transportation Statistics | ||
| Yes | 358,780 | 8 (5.60) |
| No | 4,379,088 | 92 (5.60) |
| Subtotal Valid Responses | 4,737,867 | 100 |
| Don't Know | 174,216 | |
| Appropriate Skip | 195,794,617 | |
| Total | 200,706,700 | |
| B4b2. Which of the following agencies did you contact? | ||
| 11. St. Lawrence Seaway Development Corporation | ||
| No | 4,737,867 | 100 (0.00) |
| Subtotal Valid Responses | 4,737,867 | 100 |
| Don't Know | 174,216 | |
| Appropriate Skip | 195,794,617 | |
| Total | 200,706,700 | |
| B4b2. Which of the following agencies did you contact? | ||
| 12. Office of the Secretary of Transportation | ||
| Yes | 354,766 | 7 (3.92) |
| No | 4,383,101 | 93 (3.92) |
| Subtotal Valid Responses | 4,737,867 | 100 |
| Don't Know | 174,216 | |
| Appropriate Skip | 195,794,617 | |
| Total | 200,706,700 | |
| B4b2. Which of the following agencies did you contact? | ||
| 13. Some other agency | ||
| Yes | 2,112,158 | 45 (11.10) |
| No | 2,625,709 | 55 (11.10) |
| Subtotal Valid Responses | 4,737,867 | 100 |
| Don't Know | 174,216 | |
| Appropriate Skip | 195,794,617 | |
| Total | 200,706,700 | |
| B4b3. Which of those agencies did you most recently contact? | ||
| The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration | 80,378 | 23 (20.60) |
| U.S. Coast Guard | 104,635 | 30 (24.40) |
| Office of the Secretary of Transportation | 63,634 | 18 (17.30) |
| Some Other Agency | 100,152 | 29 (23.70) |
| Subtotal Valid Responses | 348,800 | 100 |
| Appropriate Skip | 200,357,900 | |
| Total | 200,706,700 | |
| B4b1. How long ago was your most recent request? | ||
| Since the Beginning of February of 2001 | 1,292,768 | 49 (14.50) |
| During December 2000 and January of 2001 | 466,760 | 18 (9.18) |
| Between September and November of 2000 | 350,717 | 13 (9.12) |
| Between March and August of 2000 | 515,464 | 20 (10.50) |
| Subtotal Valid Responses | 2,625,709 | 100 |
| Appropriate Skip | 198,080,991 | |
| Total | 200,706,700 | |
| B4b4. And what kind of product or service did you request from [fill in agency name from B4b3]? | ||
| 1. Data (tables, charts, graphs, files, CD-ROM) | ||
| Yes | 656,177 | 27 (12.20) |
| No | 1,766,768 | 73 (12.20) |
| Subtotal Valid Responses | 2,422,944 | 100 |
| Refused | 202,765 | |
| Appropriate Skip | 198,080,991 | |
| Total | 200,706,700 | |
| B4b4. And what kind of product or service did you request from [fill in agency name from B4b3]? | ||
| 2. Publications, brochures, pamphlets, fact sheets, reports | ||
| Yes | 756,905 | 31 (13.40) |
| No | 1,666,040 | 69 (13.40) |
| Subtotal Valid Responses | 2,422,944 | 100 |
| Refused | 202,765 | |
| Appropriate Skip | 198,080,991 | |
| Total | 200,706,700 | |
| B4b4. And what kind of product or service did you request from [fill in agency name from B4b3]? | ||
| 3. Maps | ||
| No | 2,422,944 | 100 (0.0) |
| Subtotal Valid Responses | 2,422,944 | 100 |
| Refused | 202,765 | |
| Appropriate Skip | 198,080,991 | |
| Total | 200,706,700 | |
| B4b4. And what kind of product or service did you request from [fill in agency name from B4b3]? | ||
| 4. Press Releases | ||
| No | 2,422,944 | 100 (0.0) |
| Subtotal Valid Responses | 2,422,944 | 100 |
| Refused | 202,765 | |
| Appropriate Skip | 198,080,991 | |
| Total | 200,706,700 | |
| B4b4. And what kind of product or service did you request from [fill in agency name from B4b3]? | ||
| 5. Videos | ||
| No | 2,422,944 | 100 (0.0) |
| Subtotal Valid Responses | 2,422,944 | 100 |
| Refused | 202,765 | |
| Appropriate Skip | 198,080,991 | |
| Total | 200,706,700 | |
| B4b4. And what kind of product or service did you request from [fill in agency name from B4b3]? | ||
| 6. Employment information | ||
| No | 2,422,944 | 100 (0.0) |
| Subtotal Valid Responses | 2,422,944 | 100 |
| Refused | 202,765 | |
| Appropriate Skip | 198,080,991 | |
| Total | 200,706,700 | |
| B4b4. And what kind of product or service did you request from [fill in agency name from B4b3]? | ||
| 7. Grant or scholarship information | ||
| No | 2,422,944 | 100 (0.0) |
| Subtotal Valid Responses | 2,422,944 | 100 |
| Refused | 202,765 | |
| Appropriate Skip | 198,080,991 | |
| Total | 200,706,700 | |
| B4b4. And what kind of product or service did you request from [fill in agency name from B4b3]? | ||
| 8. Other | ||
| Yes | 1,009,863 | 42 (16.30) |
| No | 1,413,081 | 58 (16.30) |
| Subtotal Valid Responses | 2,422,944 | 100 |
| Refused | 202,765 | |
| Appropriate Skip | 198,080,991 | |
| Total | 200,706,700 | |
| B5. How did you contact (fill in agency name from the B4b2 or B4b3) ? | ||
| Telephone | 1,075,734 | 41 (13.90) |
| Internet/World Wide Web/E-mail | 831,862 | 32 (12.40) |
| (Regular) Mail | 197,728 | 8 (5.38) |
| Other | 520,386 | 20 (16.50) |
| Subtotal Valid Responses | 2,625,709 | 100 |
| Appropriate Skip | 198,080,991 | |
| Total | 200,706,700 | |
| B6. Please rate your overall satisfaction with the level of service you received. Would you say you were . . . | ||
| Very Dissatisfied | 173,470 | 7 (4.77) |
| Somewhat Dissatisfied | 139,130 | 5 (5.24) |
| Somewhat Satisfied | 327,574 | 12 (9.45) |
| Very Satisfied | 1,985,535 | 76 (11.30) |
| Subtotal Valid Responses | 2,625,709 | 100 |
| Appropriate Skip | 198,080,991 | |
| Total | 200,706,700 | |
| D1. How many licensed vehicles are available for regular use by members of your household? | ||
| Zero | 9,424,677 | 5 (0.71) |
| One | 45,123,970 | 23 (1.36) |
| Two | 87,595,955 | 44 (1.75) |
| Three | 36,480,675 | 18 (1.45) |
| Four | 12,258,847 | 6 (0.95) |
| Five or More | 8,229,825 | 4 (0.91) |
| Subtotal Valid Responses | 199,113,949 | 100 |
| Average (Arithmetic Mean) | 2.1 (0.05)a | |
| Don't Know | 202,831 | |
| Refused | 1,389,920 | |
| Total | 200,706,700 | |
| D2. Are you a licensed commercial transportation operator (such as a bus driver or truck driver) ? | ||
| Yes | 14,895,385 | 7 (0.94) |
| No | 185,811,315 | 93 (0.94) |
| Subtotal Valid Responses | 200,706,700 | 100 |
| Total | 200,706,700 | |
| D3. Do you own or operate a business from your home? | ||
| Yes | 17,924,248 | 9 (0.94) |
| No | 182,579,621 | 91 (0.94) |
| Subtotal Valid Responses | 200,503,869 | 100 |
| Don't Know | 202,831 | |
| Total | 200,706,700 | |
| D4. Please stop me when I reach the category that best describes your age. | ||
| 18 - 24 | 25,621,982 | 13 (1.49) |
| 25 - 34 | 35,812,881 | 18 (1.33) |
| 35 - 44 | 43,676,696 | 22 (1.42) |
| 45 - 54 | 37,059,849 | 19 (1.29) |
| 55 - 64 | 24,296,511 | 12 (1.10) |
| 65 or Older | 33,145,984 | 17 (1.28) |
| Subtotal Valid Responses | 199,613,902 | 100 |
| Refused | 1,092,798 | |
| Total | 200,706,700 | |
| D5. Are you male or female? | ||
| Male | 95,577,699 | 48 (1.78) |
| Female | 105,071,452 | 52 (1.78) |
| Subtotal Valid Responses | 200,649,150 | 100 |
| Refused | 57,550 | |
| Total | 200,706,700 | |
| D6. What is the last grade of school you completed? | ||
| Less than High School | 22,547,203 | 11 (1.30) |
| High School Graduate/GED | 79,467,884 | 40 (1.81) |
| Technical School/Professional Business School | 7,739,791 | 4 (0.58) |
| Some College | 33,721,991 | 17 (1.19) |
| Community College Graduate (AA: Associate of Arts Degree) | 11,155,763 | 6 (0.69) |
| College Graduate (BA or BS: Bachelor of Arts or Sciences Degree) | 30,014,836 | 15 (1.02) |
| Post-Graduate Degree (Masters, Ph.D., Lawyer, Medical Doctor) | 14,126,791 | 7 (0.69) |
| Subtotal Valid Responses | 198,774,259 | 100 |
| Don't Know | 564,339 | |
| Refused | 1,368,101 | |
| Total | 200,706,700 | |
| D7. Are you of Hispanic, Spanish or Latino origin? | ||
| Yes | 15,608,302 | 8 (1.01) |
| No, Not Hispanic/Spanish/Latino | 183,634,956 | 92 (1.01) |
| Subtotal Valid Responses | 199,243,257 | 100 |
| Don't Know | 82,595 | |
| Refused | 1,380,847 | |
| Total | 200,706,700 | |
| D8. What is your race? | ||
| 1. White | ||
| Yes | 158,072,943 | 80 (1.44) |
| No | 38,708,049 | 20 (1.44) |
| Subtotal Valid Responses | 196,780,992 | 100 |
| Don't Know | 833,820 | |
| Refused | 3,091,887 | |
| Total | 200,706,700 | |
| D8. What is your race? | ||
| 2. Black or African-American | ||
| Yes | 19,854,048 | 10 (1.06) |
| No | 176,926,944 | 90 (1.06) |
| Subtotal Valid Responses | 196,780,992 | 100 |
| Don't Know | 833,820 | |
| Refused | 3,091,887 | |
| Total | 200,706,700 | |
| D8. What is your race? | ||
| 3. American Indian or Alaska Native | ||
| Yes | 3,574,347 | 2 (0.46) |
| No | 193,206,645 | 98 (0.46) |
| Subtotal Valid Responses | 196,780,992 | 100 |
| Don't Know | 833,820 | |
| Refused | 3,091,887 | |
| Total | 200,706,700 | |
| D8. What is your race? | ||
| 4. Asian (e.g., Asian Indian, Chinese, Filipino, Japanese, Korean, Vietnamese) | ||
| Yes | 5,299,627 | 3 (0.65) |
| No | 191,481,366 | 97 (0.65) |
| Subtotal Valid Responses | 196,780,992 | 100 |
| Don't Know | 833,820 | |
| Refused | 3,091,887 | |
| Total | 200,706,700 | |
| D8. What is your race? | ||
| 5. Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander ( e.g., Samoan, Guamanian, or Chamorro) | ||
| Yes | 577,777 | 0 (0.14) |
| No | 196,203,215 | 100 (0.14) |
| Subtotal Valid Responses | 196,780,992 | 100 |
| Don't Know | 833,820 | |
| Refused | 3,091,887 | |
| Total | 200,706,700 | |
| D8. What is your race? | ||
| 6. Other Race | ||
| Yes | 11,941,988 | 6 (0.92) |
| No | 184,839,004 | 94 (0.92) |
| Subtotal Valid Responses | 196,780,992 | 100 |
| Don't Know | 833,820 | |
| Refused | 3,091,887 | |
| Total | 200,706,700 | |
| D9. Do you have any other telephone lines in your house that someone would answer? This does not include dedicated computer, fax lines, or cellular phones. | ||
| Yes | 10,542,435 | 5 (0.53) |
| No | 189,659,277 | 95 (0.53) |
| Subtotal Valid Responses | 200,201,712 | 100 |
| Refused | 504,988 | |
| Total | 200,706,700 | |
| D9a. How many other telephone lines are there? | ||
| One | 7,416,853 | 71 (4.53) |
| Two | 2,230,023 | 21 (3.93) |
| Three | 661,900 | 6 (2.85) |
| Four | 120,550 | 1 (0.82) |
| Subtotal Valid Responses | 10,429,326 | 100 |
| Average (Arithmetic Mean) | 1.4 (0.07)a | |
| Refused | 113,109 | |
| Appropriate Skip | 190,164,265 | |
| Total | 200,706,700 | |
| D9b. What is the primary use of this (these) phone line(s) ? | ||
| Household Use Only | 6,703,870 | 64 (4.77) |
| Business and Home Use | 2,189,934 | 21 (4.03) |
| Business Use Only | 1,535,522 | 15 (3.49) |
| Subtotal Valid Responses | 10,429,326 | 100 |
| Appropriate Skip | 190,277,374 | |
| Total | 200,706,700 | |
| D12. How many people 18 years or older live in your household? | ||
| One | 36,993,100 | 19 (1.07) |
| Two | 111,098,128 | 56 (1.80) |
| Three | 35,288,548 | 18 (1.60) |
| Four | 12,485,109 | 6 (1.18) |
| Five or More | 1,881,899 | 1 (0.47) |
| Subtotal Valid Responses | 197,746,784 | 100 |
| Average (Arithmetic Mean) | 2.1 (0.03)a | |
| Don't Know | 277,254 | |
| Refused | 2,682,662 | |
| Total | 200,706,700 | |
| D8RACE. | ||
| Non-Hispanic White | 157,112,656 | 85 (1.30) |
| Non-Hispanic Black | 19,620,467 | 11 (1.11) |
| Non-Hispanic Indian | 3,044,761 | 2 (0.43) |
| Non-Hispanic Asian | 4,886,438 | 3 (0.61) |
| Non-Hispanic Pacific Island | 536,258 | 0 (0.14) |
| Subtotal Valid Responses | 185,200,580 | 100 |
| Total | 185,200,580 |
aThe values presented are the mean and its associated standard error, rather than the percent that is presented in the majority of the cells.