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

Support or opposition to leasing road right-of-way or state property

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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 leasing road right-of-way and/or state property for cell phone towers, advertisements, etc. 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 leasing road right-of-way and/or state property for cell phone towers, advertisements, etc. for the state to raise more revenue. Strongly Support 17% 20% 19% 24% 20%
Somewhat Support 31% 35% 35% 34% 35%
Neither Support nor Oppose 24% 19% 20% 14% 18%
Somewhat Oppose 15% 9% 10% 7% 9%
Strongly Oppose 8% 10% 12% 12% 11%
Don't Know 5% 6% 4% 9% 6%