Michigan Public Policy Survey (MPPS) Fall 2014, Question 10a

Support or opposition to increasing the gas or diesel taxes

Full Question Text

There are many methods states could use to fund roads and bridges, including some that are not currently allowed in Michigan. Thinking about a broad range of policy options, and assuming the Michigan Legislature does increase funding for roads and bridges, please identify whether you would support or oppose increasing the gas and/or diesel taxes for the state to raise more revenue.

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Thinking about a broad range of policy options, and assuming the Michigan Legislature does increase funding for roads and bridges, please identify whether you would support or oppose increasing the gas and/or diesel taxes for the state to raise more revenue. Strongly Support 35% 15% 33% 14% 19%
Somewhat Support 30% 24% 34% 22% 26%
Neither Support nor Oppose 8% 12% 12% 15% 12%
Somewhat Oppose 10% 17% 9% 14% 15%
Strongly Oppose 13% 28% 10% 32% 25%
Don't Know 5% 3% 1% 4% 3%