Michigan Public Policy Survey (MPPS) Fall 2014, Question 04a

Ranking of roads as a service priority by jurisdiction's Board/Council

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In your opinion, where would you say the majority of your jurisdiction’s Board/Council would rank the need for road and bridge maintenance and improvement compared to other public service priorities (e.g., public safety services, economic development, public health, trash collection, etc.) for your local government?

Jurisdiction Type Crosstabulation
% within Jurisdiction Type
  Jurisdiction Type Total
County Township City Village
In your opinion, where would you say the majority of your jurisdiction’s Board/Council would rank the need for road and bridge maintenance and improvement compared to other public service priorities (e.g., public safety services, economic development, public health, trash collection, etc.) for your local government? Roads are the top priority for the jurisdiction 14% 37% 22% 23% 31%
Roads are a priority, but not the top 72% 57% 75% 70% 62%
Roads are a low priority 8% 4% 2% 4% 4%
Roads are not a priority at all 3% 1% 0% 1% 1%
Don't Know 4% 1% 1% 3% 1%