2045 MTP/SCS Public Workshop Survey

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* 1. I live in:

Monterey County

San Benito County

Santa Cruz County

Other (please specify)

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* 2. My current living arrangement is:

A single-family detached home

In a condo or apartment

Other (please specify)

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* 3. As more housing is built in the region, I think it should be…

Single-family detached homes

Condos or apartments

A mix of housing types

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* 4. As more housing is built in the region, I think it should go:

In cities, close to jobs and where there are transit, biking, and walking options (urban)

Around cities, in areas where there is only housing (suburban)

On undeveloped land outside of cities (exurban/rural)

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* 5. In the next 5-10 years, I would consider buying/leasing an electric car:

Definitely yes

Maybe yes

Not sure

Definitely no

I already own an electric car

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* 6. What should be included in our strategies to alleviate traffic congestion and improve transit in the Monterey Bay area?

Invest more in transit, bicycle and pedestrian infrastructure to reduce use of autos for local trips

Redesign transit to offer seamless transfers and focus service on high-frequency routes

Invest in regional rail services to communities and increase the frequency of service

Widen highways and expand interchanges to reduce congestion

Other (please specify)

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* 7. What should be included in our strategies to alleviate climate emissions? (choose all that apply)

Require and/or encourage employers to implement work from home policies for at least 2 to 3 days per week or other travel demand management strategies

Expand electric vehicle and charging infrastructure subsidies, especially for lower income households

Charge parking fees to disincentive driving, putting fees towards bicycle giveaways, improved transit service, and free shuttles

Postpone highway projects until a larger share of vehicles are electric

Other (please specify)

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* 8. What strategy would you personally do to help achieve the state’s climate goals? (choose all that apply)

Work from home at least one or more days a week

Purchase/lease a zero electric vehicle

Live closer to your job

Take transit, bicycle or walk to work

Drive less each week

None of the above

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* 9. How should the region address the jobs-housing imbalance? (choose all that apply)

Allow greater commercial and housing density; mixed land uses (jobs and housing) near transit

Implement transportation impact fees on office development

Prohibit construction of new office buildings in communities that have many more jobs than homes

Establish business incubator programs to create new small businesses in housing-rich communities

Provide tax subsidies for employers to relocate middle wage jobs closer to affordable housing and transit services

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* 10. What is your top priority for the region in addressing climate change?

Conserving natural and agricultural lands

Reducing energy consumption and become more energy efficient

Protecting infrastructure and communities from sea level rise

Reducing single occupancy driving trips and promote more walking, biking and transit trips