Table 5. Opinions on Change in Traffic Congestion by MSA and non-MSA Residents, 2006 v. 2007 (percent holding opinion)
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Table 5. Opinions on Change in Traffic Congestion by MSA and non-MSA Residents, 2006 v. 2007 (percent holding opinion)
| Overall | MSA residents | Non-MSA residents | 95% CI, overall | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 Omnibus Household Survey | n=683 | n=524 | n=155 | n=683 |
| Better over last 12 months | 10.3 | 11 | 7.3 | 2.9% |
| Stayed about the same | 62.4 | 59.9 | 73.7 | 4.5% |
| Worse over last 12 months | 27.3 | 29.1 | 19 | 3.9% |
| 2007 Omnibus Household Survey | n=607 | n=456 | n=151 | n=607 |
| Better over last 12 months | 8.8 | 9.8 | 5.2 | 2.9% |
| Stayed about the same | 65.4 | 61.8 | 77.9 | 4.5% |
| Worse over last 12 months | 25.8 | 28.4 | 16.9 | 3.9% |
KEY: CI = Confidence interval; MSA = metropolitan statistical area
NOTE: CIs for MSA figures are 2.5% and for non-MSA figures are 4.8%.
SOURCE: U.S. Department of Transportation, Bureau of Transportation Statistics, Omnibus Household Surveys, November 2006 and 2007.