17,321 13,351. Overall Statewide Results. How was the survey taken? Do you own or lease a personal vehicle?

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1 10 Overall Statewide Results 3 2 How was the survey taken? 1 Houston 2 Dallas 3 Fort Worth 4 San Antonio 5 Austin 6 Laredo / Pharr 7 Corpus Christi / Yoakum Internet Mail Phone 35% 61% 80% 8 Bryan / Waco 9 Atlanta / Beaumont / Lufkin / Paris / Tyler 10 Amarillo / Childress / Lubbock / Wichita Falls 11 Abilene /Brownwood / Odessa / San Angelo 6 4% 4% 12 El Paso What is your primary means of transportation? Do you own or lease a personal vehicle? Personal auto or motorcycle 91% 93% 90% 93% Public transportation 1% 5% 10% Bicycle Walking 1% 1% Have you used public transportation to make at least one trip in the last 30 days? Other 1% 3% 75% 25% Average number of miles driven in your personal vehicle during the past 12 months: 13,351 17,321 85% 15% 1

2 On a scale of 0 to 10, how would you rate congestion in your community? t bad at all Extremely bad Do you ever experience congestion while traveling in your region? 76% 76% N/A In the last year, have you changed work hours or telecommuted to avoid congestion? 75% 70% N/A 24% 30% 1% Other than for recreation, have you used a bicycle to make at least one trip in the last 30 days? 8 93% Other than for recreation, have you walked to make at least one trip in the last 30 days? 6 70% 33% 30% 11% In the last year, have you purchased a more fuel-efficient vehicle? 7 81% N/A In the last year, have you carpooled to avoid congestion? 75% 85% N/A 1 24% 1% 15% 2

3 In the last year, have you made a residential choice based on congestion? 80% 7 N/A In the last year, have you made an effort to travel less because of fuel prices? 61% 71% N/A 3 2 Have you ever used a car-share service (such as Zipcar or Car2Go)? Have you ever used the services of a transportation network company like Uber or Lyft? 93% 78% In the last year, have you used public transportation, biking or walking to avoid congestion? 84% In the last 30 days, have you: 70% 36% 3 51% 41% 45% 41% 40% 4 Used a global positioning system (GPS) not including a smart phone? Used a smart phone application for navigation or route guidance? Visited a website to plan a route or to get traffic information? Tuned in to local TV news for traffic reports? Tuned in to local radio news for traffic reports? 3

4 Congestion in my region is caused by the influx of people wanting to live or work here. 4 54% 8% 10% 6% 24% 13% 8% 5% 5% Congestion in my region is caused by deteriorating infrastructure. 24% 25% 24% 20% 15% 8% 5% Congestion in my region is caused by an underinvestment in public transportation. 20% 6% Congestion in my region is caused by an underinvestment in roads. 3 11% 20% 20% 24% 3% 4

5 Congestion in my region is a by-product of economic prosperity. 30% 34% 31% 1 5% Congestion in my region affects the price of goods and services % 1 13% 11% I would use my bicycle or walk more if I felt safer doing so. 11% 1 1 6% 1 3 4% Public transportation reduces congestion. 46% 8% 15% 4% 3 8% 5

6 Taking public transportation is convenient. 35% 33% 1 13% 20% 13% 20% 3% Bicycling reduces congestion. 31% 6% 15% 11% 26% In general, highways are barriers that prevent or discourage me from riding my bicycle or walking to my destinations. 11% 1 15% 6% Public transportation is available to me. 25% 31% 25% 30% 13% 1 11% 4% 5% 3% 6

7 Walking reduces congestion. 30% 34% 1 13% 6% 15% 1 I have travel options other than a personal vehicle. 33% 3 1 4% 1 4% On a scale from 0 to 10, who do you believe should have the most influence over transportation policy in Texas? LEAST INFLUENCE MOST INFLUENCE Auto drivers Transit riders Bicyclists Pedestrians Freight shippers Environmental groups Private corporations Elected political officials Local (county/municipal) government 6.5 State department of transportation

8 Do you believe there is a need to increase transportation funding in Texas? 64% 73% Don t Know Is the fuel tax a flat tax or a sales tax? 51% 53% 46% 4 1 Flat Tax Sales Tax On a scale from 0 to 10, how strongly do you oppose or support these potential ways to fund transportation in Texas? OPPOSE SUPPORT Increasing the state fuel tax by 5 cents per gallon 3.0 Increasing the state fuel tax by 10 cents per gallon Linking the state fuel tax to the average yearly inflation rate 3.4 Replacing the state fuel tax with a 6.25% state sales tax on fuel Replacing the state fuel tax with a user fee of 1 cent per mile driven Increasing vehicle registration fees from $65 per year to $75 per year Increasing vehicle registration fees from $65 per year to $115 per year Building more toll roads 3.7 Increasing the toll on existing toll roads 2.8 8

9 Which of the following statements best reflects your opposition to increasing the state fuel tax to generate additional transportation funding? Only respondents that opposed Increasing the state fuel tax by 5 cents per gallon or Increasing the state fuel tax by 10 cents per gallon as a mechanism to help generate additional transportation funding (see page 8) were asked these questions. I oppose any type of tax increase The current amount collected by the state fuel tax is enough to meet our needs 13% I don t think the government would spend the additional funding wisely 3 The current fuel tax is not as effective at generating revenues as it once was 5% It affects low-income people more than others 1 Transportation funding should be paid for with other taxes 5% t all users of the transportation system purchase fuel On a scale of 0 to 10, how strongly do you support or oppose these characteristics of any new transportation funding mechanism? Including a guarantee that 100% of all revenues are spent on transportation projects Assuring a predictable long-term solution OPPOSE SUPPORT Linking to inflation Being paid by system users Being independent of fuel source Reducing dependency on foreign oil Promoting clean energy Encouraging business and commerce in Texas

10 Which of the following statements best reflects your opposition to increasing reliance on tolling to generate additional transportation funding? Only respondents that opposed Building more toll roads and Increasing the toll on existing toll roads as a mechanism to help generate additional transportation funding (see page 8) were asked these questions. Tolling is taxation of a public good that has already been paid for (double taxation) 64% Tolling can lead to situations where public money is used to subsidize private entities 66% The passage of increased revenues for transportation (i.e., Proposition 7 sales tax dedication) has reduced the need for tolling 35% Transportation officials have not fully explored non-toll transportation funding mechanisms 6 Tolling can lead to situations where eminent domain is being abused 65% Tolling decisions are often made without a public vote 73% Tolling can lead to increased congestion on the non-tolled alternative 61% Tolling can lead to private entities profiting from publicly owned infrastructure 71% Toll collection processes are inaccurate or don t work properly 44% Transportation is a public good that should be paid for with other forms of taxes and fees 58% 10

11 On a scale from 0 to 10, how strongly do you support or oppose the following possible solutions to Texas transportation challenges? OPPOSE SUPPORT Encouraging private corporations to invest in transportation 5.9 Encouraging high-density development around public transportation stations Encouraging the construction of more carpool lanes 5.3 Encouraging telecommuting or working flexible hours Encouraging additional public transportation services Encouraging carpooling Encouraging the use of non-personal auto modes of transportation (walk, bicycle, public transportation, etc.) Encouraging the dedication of more money to maintaining the current system 7.1 Encouraging the addition of more lanes to state-maintained roads Investing more in the shipment of goods and services Encouraging additional investment in connecting rural communities to urban areas 7.1 Encouraging shippers to change the travel patterns they use to deliver goods Encouraging more effective timing of traffic signals Encouraging state and local organizations to do a better job of managing accidents and/or clearing automobile wrecks Encouraging the addition of more express toll lanes or High Occupancy Toll lanes

12 On a scale from 0 to 10, how strongly do you with the following statements? Transportation issues in my region are similar to those in other regions of the same size Transportation issues Texans face are similar to those faced by residents of other states DISAGREE AGREE Disment between political parties is an obstacle in identifying a solution to transportation problems in my region Local elected officials understand my expectations of the transportation system The state legislators from my region understand my expectations of the transportation system Local government should take a more significant role in addressing transportation issues in my region State government should take a more significant role in addressing transportation issues in my region Federal government should take a more significant role in addressing transportation issues in my region On a scale from 0 to 10, how strongly do you with the following statements? DISAGREE AGREE Transportation agencies provide good customer service Transportation agencies work efficiently to complete projects Transportation agencies understand my expectations of the transportation system Transportation agencies maintain a safe system Transportation agencies do a good job of maintaining financial transparency Transportation agencies should seek partnerships with private corporations when they can help find solutions to transportation issues Transportation agencies do the best job they can with the budget they have Transportation agencies are innovative in finding solutions to transportation issues Transportation agencies do a good job connecting my community to others

13 On a scale from 0 to 10, how strongly do you support or oppose the following statements about transportation network companies like Uber or Lyft. OPPOSE SUPPORT Ensure the personal safety of their passengers 6.1 Have an unfair regulatory advantage over taxis 5.5 Take the necessary precautions to safeguard customer data 5.7 Meet the transportation needs of everyone in the areas they serve 5.6 Local government should regulate them similarly to how they regulate taxis Local government should allow them to operate under less regulation than taxis 4.5 Should be regulated at a statewide level