Traffic Congestion Rated a Problem
By Two of Five U.S. Adults, BTS Survey Shows
Congestion Awareness from BTS
Omnibus Household Survey
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BTS 18-03
Roger Lotz
202-366-2246 |
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Thursday, August 21, 2003 -- More than two of five adults in the United States report that traffic congestion is a problem in their communities, according to results from the Bureau of Transportation Statistic's Omnibus Household Survey.
The BTS survey found more concern about congestion in metropolitan areas where almost half the residents surveyed said congestion is a problem. Only one-fifth of their non-metropolitan counterparts reported traffic congestion to be a problem
their communities.
The Omnibus Household Survey tracks the general public's attitudes about various transportation issues. The question on traffic congestion was included in three Omnibus Household Surveys in 2002.
Results are shown below:
Is traffic congestion a problem in your community?
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CSV
| Sep-02 |
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| Yes |
42% |
48% |
14% |
| No |
58% |
52% |
86% |
| May-02 |
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| Yes |
42% |
49% |
15% |
| No |
58% |
51% |
85% |
| Jan-02 |
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| Yes |
47% |
53% |
21% |
| No |
53% |
47% |
79% |
NOTE: Maximum margin of error is ±5%.
SOURCE: Bureau of Transportation Statistics.
In the following months BTS will provide Omnibus Household Survey information on the following topics:
- American Flying Habits
- Commuting Time
- Neighborhood Freight Patterns
- Airport Security
- Commuter Delays
Data are from the bi-monthly Omnibus Household Survey conducted by BTS. Results are based on a completed sample of 1000+ households randomly selected using a list-assisted random digit dialing
(RDD) methodology.
Metropolitan areas include counties that are inside Metropolitan Statistical Areas (MSAs) defined by the Office of Management and Budget, while non-metropolitan areas include counties that are outside MSAs. The definition of a Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA) can be found on the Office of Management and Budget's website at the following
link: http://www.whitehouse.gov/omb/bulletins/95-04.html.
To access the Omnibus Household Survey for additional questions about general travel experiences, satisfaction with the transportation system, and demographic data, please visit the following
link: http://www.bts.gov/omnibus/
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