The majority of Mid-Hudson Valley residents believe too little money is spent on public transportation in their community. 38% of residents in the region believe current levels of funding for public transportation is about right.
Little has changed in residents’ opinions about the allocation of resources for public transportation services over the past five years. In 2002, 51% of Mid-Hudson Valley residents were displeased with the funding set aside for transportation compared with 37% who thought the amount of spending was reasonable.
At the county level, residents of Greene County are still the least satisfied with spending for public transportation. Today, 70% of Greene County residents think spending is too low. In 2002, 63% of Greene County residents felt this way.
Similarly, about two-thirds of Sullivan County residents and
a majority of residents in Columbia, Orange, and Ulster Counties think their
community does not spend enough money on this issue.These results are comparable to those found
five years ago.
Only 38% of Putnam County residents believe spending on public transportation is about right. However, 48% think more dollars should be allocated for these services, and 12% are unsure. Five years ago, Putnam County residents were divided. 46% believed more money should be spent, and 45% believed spending was on target.
Little has changed in five years for Dutchess County residents who remain divided on this issue. 47% of Dutchess county residents think their community is allocating enough resources toward public transportation while 45% think more money should be spent.
Residents throughout the region believe more should be done about improving public transportation services in their community.
