The transportation revenue package being considered in Olympia has won the support of a broad coalition of stakeholders including business, labor, environmentalists, agriculture and local government. General public support also is strong.
Last weekend, EMC Research conducted a poll of 600 registered voters. They found that nearly three-quarters of voters (71%) say they are concerned about "the condition and safety of Washington’s roads, highways and bridges." Two-thirds (69%) say it is important for "the legislature to pass a statewide transportation package this year to address congestion and safety issues; fund road and bridge maintenance and improvements; and provide additional transit funding."
Even when the $9.5 Billion price tag for the transportation package is included, a strong majority of voters (67%) still feel it is important for the legislature to pass a transportation package this year. Only a quarter (28%) of voters feel it is not important to pass a package this year.
So, hearkening back to television's Family Feud: "Survey says....'Pass a transportation package now!'"
For more information, see EMC Poll.