Seven50 polling results (1-9) test 2
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The document summarizes the results of a survey conducted over 9 weeks regarding important issues, priorities, and opinions about the future of Southeast Florida. Key findings include that the top issues were developing an effective transportation system, protecting the environment, and promoting a diverse economy. Most respondents thought retaining rural and urban character was important. Respondents favored public transportation investment and walkable communities over road expansion. Education funding and traffic congestion were also priorities.
Seven50 polling results (1-9) test 2
- 3. Question 1 What are in your opinion, the most important issues to address to ensure a positive future for Southeast Florida? (Select three) Air quality Cost of living Farm land preservation Access to health care Housing choices Jobs Land use Parks/Open space Public education Public safety Traffic congestion Social opportunity More transportation options Water availability Water quality Walkable and Attractive Placement Design
- 4. 23.2% Developing en effective transportation system Protecting the environment and natural resources Promoting a diverse and thriving economy Providing a variety of housing choices Preserving the region’s unique character Fostering social opportunity and diversity Regional collaborations among jurisdictions Which one of these regional priorities is most important to you? (Select three) Question 2
- 5. 7% 16.9% Very important Important Neutral Somewhat important Not at all important How important is retaining the character of rural communities in Southeast Florida? Question 3
- 6. How important is retaining the character of existing urban neighborhoods? Very important Important Neutral Not at all important Somewhat important Question 4
- 7. How important is it to continue the practice of building gated subdivisions? 17.6% Very important Important Neutral Not at all important Somewhat important Question 5
- 8. 22.2% Very important Important Neutral Not at all important Somewhat important How important is it that jobs and shopping are safely accessible by walking/biking from neighborhoods? Question 6
- 9. Very important Important Neutral Not at all important Somewhat important How important is access to locally-grown food (from local farms and/or community gardens)? Question 7
- 10. I am satisfied with the current state of things; no improvement needed Leaders should place community interests over partisan interests Leaders should better reflect the ethnic and racial diversity of the region More leaders who are also business savvy More transparency/less corruption More communication with residents Leaders should be more in touch with the challenges faced by households How do you think your elected leaders could improve their performance? Question 8
- 11. Number of miles/car trips needed to satisfy daily needs Fuel efficient cars and alternative fuels/energy for our cars More efficient buildings that consume less energy Clean renewable energy generation by our utilities Establish carbon sinks through reforestation/habitat restoration I don’t believe that climate change is occurring or that it is man-made Which sources of greenhouse gas emissions would you like your leaders and community to focus upon to reduce pollution? Question 9
- 12. Monroe Miami-Dade Broward Martin Palm Beach St. Lucie Indian River Which county do you live in? Question 10
- 13. Under 18 18-24 25-44 45-64 65 and over What is your age? Question 11
- 14. 5 or fewer 6-10 11-15 16-20 More than 20 How many years have you lived in Southeast Florida? Question 12
- 15. Central City/Downtown Small Town Historic Suburb New Suburb Rural Community Other Where do you live? Question 13
- 16. What is your gender? Male Female Question 14
- 18. We have plenty of room for growth in the seven counties and shouldn’t worry about cities spreading out as they grow. Question 1
- 19. We should widen freeways and build new roads rather than invest in public transit and other alternatives to cars. Question 2
- 20. More investment today in public transportation will relieve future congestion problems in the area. Question 3
- 21. I prefer to live within walking distance of offices, stores, and other businesses. Question 4
- 22. Building more sidewalks and bicycle paths is part of the solution to the traffic congestion problem. Question 5
- 23. It is important to create walkable places where a variety of housing, retail, office and civic uses exist along with parks and transit connections. Question 6
- 24. In your opinion, Which threat linked to climate change poses the greatest threat to Floridians in the 7 county region? Question 7
- 25. Below are opinions of two hypothetical SE Fla residents. Which opinion comes closest to your own? Mr. Smith believes that future growth should be strongly encouraged & fostered. Mr. Jones believes future growth should be strictly managed or limited. Question 8
- 26. What would help most to improve the quality of public education in SE FL? Question 9
- 27. Would you be willing to pay a greater share of taxes in order to reduce classroom size, increase teacher pay and quality of instructors, and improve access to learning materials such as computers, supplies, and textbooks? Question 10
- 28. If you had a shorter commute what would you do with your spare time? Question 11
- 29. What do you think should be the focus of future transportation investment? Question 12
- 30. Which county do you live in? Question 13
- 31. What is your age? Question 14
- 32. Where do you live? Question 15
- 33. How many years you have lived in Southeast Florida? Question 16
- 34. What is your gender? Question 17
- 36. What three factors do you feel are the biggest threats to forming a well-educated workforce? (choose up to three) Question 1
- 37. What should be the priorities for developing the regional economy and attracting talent? (choose up to three) Question2
- 38. What would be the best way to accommodate the 20-year projected future population growth (approximately 2 million more people) of Southeast Florida? Question 3
- 39. Do you feel things in your own community today are going in the right direction or do you feel things have gotten off on the wrong track? Question4
- 40. Pick the statement with which you most agree about transportation investments in the region today: Question5
- 41. Would you support an additional gas tax per gallon if it could fund an efficient regional transit system and be accompanied by a reduction in property tax? Question6
- 42. If you answered yes to the question above what amount would you be willing to pay per gallon? Question7
- 43. How should we best address traffic congestion in the future? Question8
- 44. What are the top three most effective leadership organizations you know of in your county or region? Question9
- 45. What type of organization needs to lead the charge for implementation of regional solutions? Question10
- 46. Which county do you live in? Question11
- 47. What is your age? Question12
- 48. How many years you have lived in Southeast Florida? Question13
- 49. Where do you live? Question14
- 50. What is your gender? Question15