Survey Introduction Statement

On Tuesday, November 6, 2007 voters were asked decide whether to Repeal the 1/2 cent transit tax, which is dedicated to "mass transit." The tax is used to fund Mecklenburg area transit projects, including the CATS bus system and the soon-to-be-opened light rail (Southeast Line). This survey is intended to determine the key factors that influenced your decision and to solicit your opinions regarding the use of taxes for roads and transit projects.

Survey "Vital Statistics"

• 25-Day Duration (11/15/2007 @ 1:15 PM  through 12/10/2007 @ 1:33 PM)

• 641 Total Responses (Complete & Partial)

• 519 Complete Responses (Used for Summarization & Analysis)

• 186 Individual comments - Focus Area 1 (Transit Tax Repeal)

• 182 Individual comments - Focus Area 2 (Increasing Taxes & Transportation Funding)

• 301 Individual comments - Focus Area 3 (General Comments & Suggestions)

• 669 Total comments (CLICK this link to view comments)

Focus Area 1:  1/2 Cent Transit Tax Repeal

Indicate whether you agree or disagree with the following statements.   Please provide comments as appropriate.  (186 Comments submitted)

Valid Answers

AGREE    |    NEUTRAL    |    DISAGREE    |    NOT APPLICABLE (I voted FOR Repeal)

1. I voted AGAINST REPEAL because the repeal would raise property taxes.

2. I voted AGAINST REPEAL because we must continue to fund bus service.
3. I voted AGAINST REPEAL because we need trains in North Meck ASAP.
4. I believe the defeat of the repeal is a MANDATE for trains.
5. I believe commuter/light rail is a good idea some time in the future.

Focus Area 2:  Taxes & Funding for Roads, Buses, & Rail

Rate the degree to which you agree or disagree with the following statements.

Valid Answers

STRONGLY AGREE  |  SOMEWHAT AGREE  |  NEUTRAL  |  SOMEWHAT DISAGREE   |  STRONGLY DISAGREE

1. I would support a SALES TAX increase if it was dedicated to roads.

2. I would support a PROPERTY TAX increase if it was dedicated to roads.
3. I support using the transit tax for bus service.
4. I support using the transit tax for commuter rail and light rail.
5. The transit tax should be used for roads, not just buses and rail.
6. I would pay a single driver "toll" to drive in the HOV lane on I-77.
7. Government takes enough of my money. NO MORE TAXES.

Focus Area 3:  Citizen Input (Suggestions and Comments)

Please share your comments about the transit tax repeal effort and/or suggestions for ways to address our transportation problems.

(CLICK this link for the Town Hall Meeting agenda and logistics)

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