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2005 Traveler Opinion and Perception (TOP) Survey, November 2005

Table of Contents

Summary

Project Overview

Key Findings

Study Conclusions

Study Background & Objectives

Major Findings

On the Road - How the Nation Travels

Commuting

Other Local / Regional Travel

Non-Local Travel

Key Benefits of an Effective and High-Quality Transportation System

Important Characteristics of a High-Quality and Effective Transportation System

Overall Satisfaction with and Perceived Quality of the Transportation System

Overall Satisfaction

Extent to Which System Serves Specific Populations

Grading the Infrastructure

Major Problem Areas

Perceived Value for Tax Dollars Spent to Build and Maintain the Transportation System

Moving Ahead - Planning for the Future

Support for Future Transportation Projects

Suggested Improvements: Actions the Public Would Find Helpful

Satisfaction with Travel on Federal Land - Recreational Opportunities for the Nation

Study Conclusions

About the Study

Sampling and Data Collection

Questionnaire Design

Response Rates

Weighting

Detailed Findings

Safety

Feelings of Safety

Satisfaction with Roadway Safety Programs

Satisfaction with Pedestrian Safety and Mobility

Satisfaction with Bicycle Safety and Mobility

Operations and Infrastructure

Pavement Conditions

Bridge Conditions

Visual Appeal / Appearance

Maintenance Response Times

Setup of Work Zones

Amenities

Traveler Information

Traffic Flow and Congestion

Satisfaction with Overall Levels of Congestion

Efforts to Reduce Congestion and Improve Traffic Flow

Delays from Road Work

Planning and Environment

Planning

Consideration for the Environment

Public Involvement

Federal Lands

Satisfaction with Travel on Federal Lands

Target Improvement Opportunities for Federal Lands

Target Improvement Opportunities

Target Improvement Opportunities

Comprehensive List of System Strengths and Weaknesses

Primary Strengths by Primary System Characteristic

Critical Weaknesses by Primary System Characteristic

Potential Weaknesses by Primary System Characteristic

Secondary Strengths by Primary System Characteristic


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