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Omnibus Survey
Household Survey Results
Marginal Frequency Distributions
September 2000

Questionnaire Item Count Percentage (Standard Error)
 
A1. During the past 30 days, have you used any of the following types of transportation for either personal or business travel?
 
a. Local public bus, subway, or commuter rail
      Yes 30,584,231 15 (2.04)
      No 176,882,074 85 (2.04)
      Subtotal Valid Responses 207,466,305 100
      Total 207,466,305  
 
A1a. On how many days did you use this type of transportation?
 
a. Local public bus, subway, or commuter rail
      1-2 9,868,002 32 (6.00)
      3-5 7,255,011 24 (2.99)
      6-10 2,598,381 8 (0.80)
      More than 10 Days 10,862,836 36 (4.05)
      Subtotal Valid Responses 30,584,231 100
      Appropriate Skip 176,882,074  
      Total 207,466,305  
 
A1. During the past 30 days, have you used any of the following types of transportation for either personal or business travel?
 
b. Driving alone in a private vehicle (such as a car, sport utility vehicle, pickup truck, van or motorcycle
      Yes 184,963,320 89 (1.70)
      No 22,502,985 11 (1.70)
      Subtotal Valid Responses 207,466,305 100
      Total 207,466,305  
 
A1a. On how many days did you use this type of transportation?
 
b. Driving alone in a private vehicle (such as a car, sport utility vehicle, pickup truck, van or motorcycle
      1-2 4,810,946 3 (0.32)
      3-5 9,825,703 5 (0.84)
      6-10 15,921,883 9 (0.23)
      More than 10 Days 154,404,788 83 (0.71)
      Subtotal Valid Responses 184,963,320 100
      Appropriate Skip 22,502,985  
      Total 207,466,305  
 
A1. During the past 30 days, have you used any of the following types of transportation for either personal or business travel?
 
c. Traveling with others in a private vehicle, carpool or vanpool
      Yes 106,745,838 51 (2.65)
      No 100,720,467 49 (2.65)
      Subtotal Valid Responses 207,466,305 100
      Total 207,466,305  
 
A1a. On how many days did you use this type of transportation?
 
c. Traveling with others in a private vehicle, carpool or vanpool
      1-2 15,535,828 15 (1.46)
      3-5 20,942,837 20 (1.15)
      6-10 16,592,555 16 (1.38)
      More than 10 Days 53,674,617 50 (0.89)
      Subtotal Valid Responses 106,745,838 100
      Appropriate Skip 100,720,467  
      Total 207,466,305  
 
A1. During the past 30 days, have you used any of the following types of transportation for either personal or business travel?
 
d. City to city bus, such as Greyhound or Charter
      Yes 6,771,571 3 (0.38)
      No 200,694,734 97 (0.38)
      Subtotal Valid Responses 207,466,305 100
      Total 207,466,305  
 
A1a. On how many days did you use this type of transportation?
 
d. City to city bus, such as Greyhound or Charter
      1-2 3,702,663 55 (9.20)
      3-5 1,753,353 26 (5.61)
      6-10 296,638 4 (3.56)
      More than 10 Days 1,018,916 15 (10.50)
      Subtotal Valid Responses 6,771,571 100
      Appropriate Skip 200,694,734  
      Total 207,466,305  
 
A1. During the past 30 days, have you used any of the following types of transportation for either personal or business travel?
 
e. City to city train, such as AMTRAK
      Yes 5,835,039 3 (0.81)
      No 201,631,266 97 (0.81)
      Subtotal Valid Responses 207,466,305 100
      Total 207,466,305  
 
A1a. On how many days did you use this type of transportation?
 
e. City to city train, such as AMTRAK
      1-2 2,790,863 48 (7.83)
      3-5 2,470,191 42 (7.93)
      6-10 113,067 2 (1.20)
      More than 10 Days 460,918 8 (2.54)
      Subtotal Valid Responses 5,835,039 100
      Appropriate Skip 201,631,266  
      Total 207,466,305  
 
A1. During the past 30 days, have you used any of the following types of transportation for either personal or business travel?
 
f. Taxi, limousine, or schuttle service
      Yes 25,471,521 12 (2.11)
      No 181,994,784 88 (2.11)
      Subtotal Valid Responses 207,466,305 100
      Total 207,466,305  
 
A1a. On how many days did you use this type of transportation?
 
f. Taxi, limousine, or schuttle service
      1-2 16,326,582 64 (6.11)
      3-5 5,597,307 22 (3.09)
      6-10 1,873,407 7 (2.49)
      More than 10 Days 1,674,225 7 (2.73)
      Subtotal Valid Responses 25,471,521 100
      Appropriate Skip 181,994,784  
      Total 207,466,305  
 
A1. During the past 30 days, have you used any of the following types of transportation for either personal or business travel?
 
g. Commercial airplane
      Yes 22,465,664 11 (1.54)
      No 185,000,641 89 (1.54)
      Subtotal Valid Responses 207,466,305 100
      Total 207,466,305  
 
A1a. On how many days did you use this type of transportation?
 
g. Commercial airplane
      1-2 16,533,663 74 (3.43)
      3-5 3,346,303 15 (3.43)
      6-10 1,491,966 7 (2.65)
      More than 10 Days 1,093,732 5 (1.73)
      Subtotal Valid Responses 22,465,664 100
      Appropriate Skip 185,000,641  
      Total 207,466,305  
 
A1. During the past 30 days, have you used any of the following types of transportation for either personal or business travel?
 
h. Private or charter airplane
      Yes 3,027,505 1 (0.36)
      No 204,438,800 99 (0.36)
      Subtotal Valid Responses 207,466,305 100
      Total 207,466,305  
 
A1a. On how many days did you use this type of transportation?
 
h. Private or charter airplane
      1-2 2,415,980 80 (7.33)
      3-5 232,166 8 (8.41)
      6-10 379,359 13 (8.52)
      Subtotal Valid Responses 3,027,505 100
      Appropriate Skip 204,438,800  
      Total 207,466,305  
 
A1. During the past 30 days, have you used any of the following types of transportation for either personal or business travel?
 
i. Commercial boat, ship, or ferry
      Yes 7,650,005 4 (0.27)
      No 199,816,300 96 (0.27)
      Subtotal Valid Responses 207,466,305 100
      Total 207,466,305  
 
A1a. On how many days did you use this type of transportation?
 
i. Commercial boat, ship, or ferry
      1-2 5,356,654 70 (6.09)
      3-5 1,045,156 14 (4.47)
      6-10 691,222 9 (4.59)
      More than 10 Days 556,973 7 (3.88)
      Subtotal Valid Responses 7,650,005 100
      Appropriate Skip 199,816,300  
      Total 207,466,305  
 
A1. During the past 30 days, have you used any of the following types of transportation for either personal or business travel?
 
j. Recreational boat
      Yes 27,658,399 13 (0.69)
      No 179,807,906 87 (0.69)
      Subtotal Valid Responses 207,466,305 100
      Total 207,466,305  
 
A1a. On how many days did you use this type of transportation?
 
j. Recreational boat
      1-2 14,914,312 54 (5.89)
      3-5 8,499,195 31 (5.82)
      6-10 2,342,517 8 (3.41)
      More than 10 Days 1,902,375 7 (2.57)
      Subtotal Valid Responses 27,658,399 100
      Appropriate Skip 179,807,906  
      Total 207,466,305  
 
A1. During the past 30 days, have you used any of the following types of transportation for either personal or business travel?
 
k. Bicycle
      Yes 42,050,229 20 (0.96)
      No 165,416,076 80 (0.96)
      Subtotal Valid Responses 207,466,305 100
      Total 207,466,305  
 
A1a. On how many days did you use this type of transportation?
 
k. Bicycle
      1-2 14,557,430 35 (2.36)
      3-5 14,015,642 33 (3.64)
      6-10 5,018,489 12 (2.56)
      More than 10 Days 8,458,668 20 (2.90)
      Subtotal Valid Responses 42,050,229 100
      Appropriate Skip 165,416,076  
      Total 207,466,305  
 
A1Ka. Did you use your bicycle primarily for...
 
      Commuting to Work 3,077,141 7 (2.34)
      Recreation 19,849,229 47 (5.77)
      Exercise 17,721,742 42 (5.23)
      Some Other Purpose 1,402,116 3 (0.77)
      Subtotal Valid Responses 42,050,229 100
      Appropriate Skip 165,416,076  
      Total 207,466,305  
 
C5a. Do you commute to work or school on a regular basis?
 
      Yes 134,788,102 65 (2.09)
      No 72,678,203 35 (2.09)
      Subtotal Valid Responses 207,466,305 100
      Total 207,466,305  
 
C5b. Do you travel from place to place throughout the day?
 
      Yes 64,988,486 89 (2.63)
      No 7,689,717 11 (2.63)
      Subtotal Valid Responses 72,678,203 100
      Appropriate Skip 134,788,102  
      Total 207,466,305  
 
C5c. On average, about how many minutes does your commute normally take to work or school?
 
      1 - 5 minutes 19,917,483 15 (2.35)
      6 - 10 minutes 18,800,734 14 (1.60)
      11 - 20 minutes 42,583,921 32 (2.43)
      21 - 30 minutes 29,158,286 22 (0.36)
      31 - 60 minutes 20,731,082 15 (1.42)
      > 60 minutes 3,596,595 3 (0.84)
      Subtotal Valid Responses 134,788,102 100
      Average (Arithmetic Mean)   22.5 (0.82)a
      Appropriate Skip 72,678,203  
      Total 207,466,305  
 
C5d. On average, about how many minutes does your commute normally take from work or school to home?
 
      1 - 5 minutes 17,318,139 13 (2.28)
      6 - 10 minutes 19,270,068 14 (1.06)
      11 - 20 minutes 42,324,155 31 (2.77)
      21 - 30 minutes 27,856,778 21 (1.00)
      31 - 60 minutes 24,174,636 18 (1.82)
      > 60 minutes 3,844,327 3 (1.04)
      Subtotal Valid Responses 134,788,102 100
      Average (Arithmetic Mean)   24 (1.06)a
      Appropriate Skip 72,678,203  
      Total 207,466,305  
 
C5e. Thinking of your most recent travel day, how many minutes did it take you from home to your first stop?
 
      1 - 5 minutes 10,168,844 16 (1.24)
      6 - 10 minutes 15,634,990 24 (1.94)
      11 - 20 minutes 19,375,173 30 (1.20)
      21 - 30 minutes 10,765,439 17 (0.77)
      31 - 60 minutes 5,695,343 9 (1.53)
      > 60 minutes 3,348,698 5 (1.22)
      Subtotal Valid Responses 64,988,486 100
      Average (Arithmetic Mean)   22.6 (1.84)a
      Appropriate Skip 142,477,819  
      Total 207,466,305  
 
C6a. Now, thinking about the drive between work or school and home, about how many minutes would it take if there were no delays or congestion?
 
      1 - 5 minutes 27,247,451 20 (2.55)
      6 - 10 minutes 28,503,997 21 (1.74)
      11 - 20 minutes 45,900,208 34 (1.62)
      21 - 30 minutes 19,786,477 15 (1.28)
      31 - 60 minutes 11,116,676 8 (1.12)
      > 60 minutes 2,233,292 2 (0.50)
      Subtotal Valid Responses 134,788,102 100
      Average (Arithmetic Mean)   17.2 (0.52)a
      Appropriate Skip 72,678,203  
      Total 207,466,305  
 
C6b. Now, thinking about this most recent trip, about how many minutes would it take if there were no delays or congestion?
 
      1 - 5 minutes 15,703,747 24 (1.90)
      6 - 10 minutes 16,575,164 26 (1.94)
      11 - 20 minutes 16,573,575 26 (1.77)
      21 - 30 minutes 9,304,001 14 (2.00)
      31 - 60 minutes 4,255,853 7 (0.99)
      > 60 minutes 2,576,146 4 (0.95)
      Subtotal Valid Responses 64,988,486 100
      Average (Arithmetic Mean)   19.2 (1.95)a
      Appropriate Skip 142,477,819  
      Total 207,466,305  
 
C7a. In the past week, how often did delays or congestion affect your decision about the time of day you traveled to or from work, to run errands, or for other purposes?
 
      Frequently 62,215,975 31 (3.14)
      Occasionally 54,477,793 27 (1.35)
      Never 82,269,220 41 (4.13)
      Subtotal Valid Responses 198,962,987 100
      Don't Know 650,644  
      Refused 162,957  
      Appropriate Skip 7,689,717  
      Total 207,466,305  
 
C7b. In the past week, how often did delays or congestion affect your decision about the method of transportation you used, such as a car, bus, train, subway, or airplane?
 
      Frequently 21,191,183 11 (1.48)
      Occasionally 26,346,190 13 (1.71)
      Never 151,485,088 76 (3.11)
      Subtotal Valid Responses 199,022,461 100
      Don't Know 591,170  
      Refused 162,957  
      Appropriate Skip 7,689,717  
      Total 207,466,305  
 
C7c. In the past week, how often did delays or congestion affect your decision about the route you usually take to or from work, to run errands, or for other purposes?
 
      Frequently 46,630,184 23 (2.68)
      Occasionally 64,662,444 33 (2.19)
      Never 87,373,276 44 (4.19)
      Subtotal Valid Responses 198,665,903 100
      Don't Know 947,728  
      Refused 162,957  
      Appropriate Skip 7,689,717  
      Total 207,466,305  
 
C7d. In the past week, how often did you miss a meeting or an appointment because of delays or congestion?
 
      Frequently 5,770,522 3 (0.73)
      Occasionally 23,298,942 12 (1.80)
      Never 169,893,523 85 (2.25)
      Subtotal Valid Responses 198,962,987 100
      Don't Know 650,644  
      Refused 162,957  
      Appropriate Skip 7,689,717  
      Total 207,466,305  
 
C8. How much do delays or traffic congestion bother you?
 
      Not at All 39,752,971 20 (2.23)
      A Little Bit 96,278,842 48 (1.82)
      A Lot 63,581,818 32 (2.82)
      Subtotal Valid Responses 199,613,631 100
      Refused 162,957  
      Appropriate Skip 7,689,717  
      Total 207,466,305  
 
D1. How many licensed vehicles are owned, leased, or available for regular use by members of your household?
 
      0 13,432,482 6 (1.50)
      1 59,642,367 29 (1.02)
      2 80,738,728 39 (1.14)
      3 32,450,584 16 (1.10)
      4 13,237,105 6 (1.49)
      5 or More 7,965,038 4 (0.83)
      Subtotal Valid Responses 207,466,305 100
      Average (Arithmetic Mean)   2 (0.05)a
      Total 207,466,305  
 
M20. Who usually checks the air pressure for the tires on the vehicle that you use most?
 
      You 93,622,438 49 (2.16)
      Your Spouse 35,876,797 19 (1.59)
      A Friend or Relative 17,691,064 9 (1.82)
      Someone at a Dealership or Service Station 39,212,451 20 (1.07)
      Someone Else 2,567,871 1 (0.39)
      Don`t Check/No One Checks 3,182,218 2 (0.42)
      Subtotal Valid Responses 192,152,838 100
      Don't Know 610,593  
      Appropriate Skip 14,702,875  
      Total 207,466,305  
 
M21. How often (do you/does the person who checks your tires) check the air pressure of your tires?
 
      Monthly 54,788,970 29 (0.80)
      Whenever they Seem Low 54,780,523 29 (1.49)
      When You Get Ready to Go a Long Trip 8,501,604 5 (1.05)
      When the Car is Serviced 36,203,425 19 (1.07)
      Some Other Time Period 32,560,923 17 (2.26)
      Subtotal Valid Responses 186,835,444 100
      Don't Know 1,851,116  
      Refused 284,060  
      Appropriate Skip 18,495,685  
      Total 207,466,305  
 
M22. How do you determine the proper air pressure for your tires?
 
By the tire's appearance
      Yes 11,505,512 100 (0.00)
      Subtotal Valid Responses 11,505,512 100
      Appropriate Skip 195,960,793  
      Total 207,466,305  
 
M22. How do you determine the proper air pressure for your tires?
 
From information printed on the tire
      Yes 42,403,098 100 (0.00)
      Subtotal Valid Responses 42,403,098 100
      Appropriate Skip 165,063,207  
      Total 207,466,305  
 
M22. How do you determine the proper air pressure for your tires?
 
From the owner's manual
      Yes 25,389,458 100 (0.00)
      Subtotal Valid Responses 25,389,458 100
      Appropriate Skip 182,076,847  
      Total 207,466,305  
 
M22. How do you determine the proper air pressure for your tires?
 
Or some other way- SPECIFY
      Yes 16,887,499 100 (0.00)
      Subtotal Valid Responses 16,887,499 100
      Appropriate Skip 190,578,806  
      Total 207,466,305  
 
M22. How do you determine the proper air pressure for your tires?
 
Refused/Don't Know
      No 207,466,305 100 (0.00)
      Subtotal Valid Responses 207,466,305 100
      Total 207,466,305  
 
M22. How do you determine the proper air pressure for your tires?
 
Appropriate Skip
      Yes 113,843,867 55 (2.46)
      No 93,622,438 45 (2.46)
      Subtotal Valid Responses 207,466,305 100
      Total 207,466,305  
 
M23. How do you know when the desired air pressure has been reached?
 
By the tire's appearance
      Yes 4,369,046 100 (0.00)
      Subtotal Valid Responses 4,369,046 100
      Appropriate Skip 203,097,259  
      Total 207,466,305  
 
M23. How do you know when the desired air pressure has been reached?
 
By a gauge or bell at the tire pump
      Yes 25,402,005 100 (0.00)
      Subtotal Valid Responses 25,402,005 100
      Appropriate Skip 182,064,300  
      Total 207,466,305  
 
M23. How do you know when the desired air pressure has been reached?
 
By a hand-held tire gauge
      Yes 63,844,732 100 (0.00)
      Subtotal Valid Responses 63,844,732 100
      Appropriate Skip 143,621,573  
      Total 207,466,305  
 
M23. How do you know when the desired air pressure has been reached?
 
Some other way-SPECIFY
      Yes 2,904,667 100 (0.00)
      Subtotal Valid Responses 2,904,667 100
      Appropriate Skip 204,561,638  
      Total 207,466,305  
 
M23. How do you know when the desired air pressure has been reached?
 
Refused/Don't Know
      No 207,466,305 100 (0.00)
      Subtotal Valid Responses 207,466,305 100
      Total 207,466,305  
 
M23. How do you know when the desired air pressure has been reached?
 
Appropriate Skip
      Yes 113,843,867 55 (2.46)
      No 93,622,438 45 (2.46)
      Subtotal Valid Responses 207,466,305 100
      Total 207,466,305  
 
A3a. In the past 30 days, have you purchased an item over the phone or Internet that required delivery?
 
      Yes 59,726,598 29 (1.59)
      No 147,675,762 71 (1.59)
      Subtotal Valid Responses 207,402,360 100
      Don't Know 63,945  
      Total 207,466,305  
 
A3b. How many times in the past 30 days have you purchased an item over the phone or Internet that required delivery?
 
      1 22,705,475 38 (2.93)
      2 18,001,906 30 (1.19)
      3 7,038,108 12 (1.80)
      4 1,935,466 3 (0.61)
      5 or More 10,045,643 17 (1.92)
      Subtotal Valid Responses 59,726,598 100
      Average (Arithmetic Mean)   3.1 (0.13)a
      Appropriate Skip 147,739,707  
      Total 207,466,305  
 
B1. Please rate your concern with the following issues on a scale of 1 to 5, with 1 being not concerned and 5 being very concerned. Please consider your experience using all means of transportation.
 
Accident safety
      Concern Level 1 17,890,437 9 (1.15)
      Concern Level 2 10,312,429 5 (1.05)
      Concern Level 3 29,381,286 14 (1.04)
      Concern Level 4 27,262,127 13 (1.21)
      Concern Level 5 122,377,856 59 (1.19)
      Subtotal Valid Responses 207,224,136 100
      Don't Know 242,169  
      Total 207,466,305  
 
B1. Please rate your concern with the following issues on a scale of 1 to 5, with 1 being not concerned and 5 being very concerned. Please consider your experience using all means of transportation.
 
The availability of transportation safety information
      Concern Level 1 37,867,345 18 (1.44)
      Concern Level 2 28,490,278 14 (1.04)
      Concern Level 3 56,214,580 27 (1.47)
      Concern Level 4 28,323,712 14 (1.21)
      Concern Level 5 54,928,261 27 (1.15)
      Subtotal Valid Responses 205,824,177 100
      Don't Know 1,273,121  
      Refused 369,007  
      Total 207,466,305  
 
B1. Please rate your concern with the following issues on a scale of 1 to 5, with 1 being not concerned and 5 being very concerned. Please consider your experience using all means of transportation.
 
Delays when you travel
      Concern Level 1 33,147,193 16 (2.10)
      Concern Level 2 25,031,157 12 (0.29)
      Concern Level 3 49,551,259 24 (1.46)
      Concern Level 4 31,577,537 15 (0.80)
      Concern Level 5 67,482,876 33 (2.97)
      Subtotal Valid Responses 206,790,022 100
      Don't Know 676,283  
      Total 207,466,305