Transportation Poll
This Washington Post poll was conducted by telephone Mar. 25 to 29, 2010, among a random sample of 1,107 adult residents of the Washington metro area, including users of both conventional and cellular phones. Interviews were conducted in English or Spanish. The results from the full survey have a margin of sampling error of plus or minus three percentage points. Sampling, data collection and tabulation by Abt SRBI, Inc of New York, NY. The Washington area is defined as the District of Columbia, Prince George's and Montgomery counties in the state of Maryland and Alexandria, Arlington, Fairfax, Fairfax City, Falls Church and Loudoun in the commonwealth of Virginia. All 2005 comparisons are to those in this same area.
*= less than 0.5 percent
1. What do you think is the SINGLE MOST important TRANSPORTATION problem facing the area?
Summary -- 3/29/10 First All
mention mentions
Gridlock/traffic/ too many cars on road 38 35
Metro/public transportation system (Unspecified) 13 12
Road infrastructure/maintenance 9 11
Lack of public/mass transportation 8 8
Safety issues 5 5
Cost of public transportation 4 5
Need to expand Metro routes into suburbs/beyond beltway 3 3
Dependable public transportation 3 3
Lack of bus service 2 2
Poor Metro management 2 2
Metro cutbacks in service 1 2
Funding of public transportation systems 1 1
Parking/lack of parking 1 1
Bus takes too long/is slow * *
Other 7 8
No problems 2 1
No opinion * 9
Public transportation issue NET 40
Other issue NET 58 2. In general, when getting places you need to go in the area where you live, how often do you travel by car -- nearly all the time, most of the time, some of the time or hardly ever? (Though not provided as answers, some respondents said they never travel by car.)
3/29/10 1/31/05 Nearly all the time 59 65 Most of the time 18 20 Some of the time 13 9 Harly ever 7 6 Never 3 * No opinion 0 *
(IF TRAVEL BY CAR) Thinking about the trips you make on an average weekday, about how much time do you spend in the car: less than 30 minutes, 30 minutes to an hour, one to two hours, or more than two hours? (The January 2005 poll used the phrasing "how much time do you spend driving.")
3/29/10 1/31/05 Less than 30 minutes 26 20 30 minutes to an hour 33 33 One to two hours 28 25 More than two hours 13 19 Never drive 0 3 No opinion 1 0
4. Would you say the traffic in your area has gotten much better, somewhat better, stayed about the same, gotten somewhat worse, or gotten much worse over the last five years?
--------Better------- --------Worse--------
NET Much Somewhat Same NET Somewhat Much No opinion
3/29/10 10 3 7 26 60 30 30 4
1/31/05 6 2 5 22 66 23 42 6 (IF TRAFFIC HAS GOTTEN WORSE) What would you say is the main reason the traffic has gotten worse in the last five years (road construction), (traffic accidents), (a high volume of vehicles) or what? (Though not offered as an option, a significant number of readers indicated a lack of infrastructure as a primary cause.)
3/29/10 A high volume of vehicles 72 Road construction 19 Traffic accidents 2 Lack of infrastructure 3 Something else 4 No opinion 1
5. How often do you, yourself, get stuck driving in traffic jams – every day, several times a week, several times a month, a few times a year, or never?
3/29/10 1/31/05 Every day 18 29 Several times a week 29 28 Several times a month 26 21 A few times a year 16 11 Never 11 10 No opinion 1 *
6. At present, are you yourself employed part-time or full-time, or are you retired or something else?
Employed Employed Something No
part-time full-time Retired else opinion
3/29/10 18 52 17 14 * (IF EMPLOYED) Are you yourself employed outside the home, or not?
Yes No No opinion 3/29/10 94 6 *
Employed outside the home, among all respondents:
Yes No No opinion 3/29/10 65 35 * 1/31/05 69 31 0
7. (ASKED OF COMMUTERS, THOSE WHO WORK OUTSIDE THE HOME) How do you usually get to work - do you drive alone, drive or ride with someone else, walk, take a bus, take the Metrorail subway system, take other public transportation, or what? IF MORE THAN ONE: Which do you consider to be the PRIMARY way you get to work? (Though not provided as answers, some respondents said they commuted via bicycle, another mode of transportation, or multiple modes.)
3/29/10 1/31/05 Drive alone 65 70 Take the Metrorail subway system 13 14 Drive or ride with someone else 8 7 Take a bus 5 3 Walk 3 * Take other public transportation 2 1 Bicycle * NA Other 1 * More than one of the above 2 4 No opinion * 0
(ASKED OF COMMUTERS WHO DO NOT TAKE PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION) Which comes closer to your own situation, (it is possible for me to take public transportation from home to work, but for various reasons I usually don't) or (it is not possible for me to get from home to work using public transportation)? (Though not provided as an option, some respondents said they do not take public transportation.)
Do not take public No
Possible Not possible transportation opinion
3/29/10 52 43 3 1
1/31/05 40 56 3 1 8. (ASKED OF COMMUTERS) Does your employer offer money or other incentives to encourage people to take public transportation to work, or not?
Yes No No opinion 3/29/10 37 59 4
(IF EMPLOYER OFFERS INCENTIVES) Do you participate in that program?
Yes No No opinion 3/29/10 45 55 0
Questions 10 and 10a combined:
--------- Offers incentives ----------- No incentives No
NET Participate Do not No opinion offered opinion
3/29/10 37 16 20 0 59 4 9. (ASKED OF COMMUTERS) Do you work in Maryland, Virginia or the District of Columbia? (Some respondents said they worked elsewhere.)
Maryland Virginia The District Elsewhere No opinion 3/29/10 29 39 29 2 * 1/31/05 30 35 33 1 *
10. (ASKED OF COMMUTERS) About how far do you live from your place of work, in miles?
Less than five Between 5 and 15 15 to 30 More than 30 No opinion 3/29/10 17 39 27 13 5 1/31/05 12 44 28 12 4
11. (ASKED OF COMMUTERS) How many minutes does it usually take you to commute from home to work?
Less than 30 Between 30 and 60 More than 60 No opinion 3/29/10 39 44 16 * 1/31/05 38 43 18 1
12. (ASKED OF THOSE WHO COMMUTE BY CAR OR BUS) Just your best guess, on AVERAGE how much time do you think traffic congestion adds to your daily commute? That is, how many more minutes do you spend driving one way, compared to what it would be with no traffic?
5 or less 6-14 15-29 More than 30 No opinion 3/29/10 17 21 35 23 4 1/31/05 19 21 30 28 2
13. (ASKED OF COMMUTERS) Do you ever telecommute—that is, work at home using your computer rather than going to a place of work?
Yes No No opinion 3/29/10 28 72 0
14. (ASKED IF EVER TELECOMMUTE) How often do you telecommute: every day, several times a week, once a week, several times a month, or less often than that?
3/29/10 Every day 3 Several times a week 15 Once a week 20 Several times a month 28 Less often than that 33 No opinion 1
15. (ASKED IF EVER TELECOMMUTE) In deciding to telecommute, how important a factor is how long it takes to get to and from work –- the single most important factor, one of several important factors, but not the most important; or not a factor you?
Single most important One of several important factors Not a factor No opinion 3/29/10 13 40 47 0
16. Have you EVER moved to a home closer or more convenient to your or someone in your household’s place of work primarily to improve the commute, or not?
Yes No No opinion 3/29/10 28 71 1 1/31/05 26 74 0
(ASKED IF EMPLOYED AND HAVE NEVER MOVED TO EASE COMMUTE) Would you seriously consider moving to improve your commute, or not?
Yes No Not an option No opinion 3/29/10 24 74 1 1
17. I would like you to rate some types of public transportation available in some parts of the greater Washington area. If you have never used this type of public transportation, just tell me and I will move on. Generally speaking, how would you rate (ITEM): Excellent, good, not-so-good or poor?
Summary -- 3/29/10 ------Positive------ -------Negative------- Never No
NET Excellent Good NET Not so good Poor use opinion
a. The Metrorail subway system 70 14 56 17 13 4 12 1
b. The Metro bus system 42 4 37 16 12 4 41 2
c. Local bus service operated
by your county or city 34 7 27 14 10 4 50 2 Trend data:
a. The Metrorail subway system
------Positive------ -------Negative------- Never No
NET Excellent Good NET Not so good Poor use opinion
3/29/10 70 14 56 17 13 4 12 1
3/29/10 Users 80 16 64 19 15 4 NA 1
1/31/05 75 25 50 12 9 3 12 *
1/31/05 Users 86 29 57 14 11 3 NA * b. The Metro bus system
------Positive------ -------Negative------- Never No
NET Excellent Good NET Not so good Poor use opinion
3/29/10 42 4 37 16 12 4 41 2
3/29/10 Users 70 7 63 26 19 7 NA 3
1/31/05 46 7 39 15 11 5 39 1
1/31/05 Users 75 11 64 25 17 7 NA 1 c. Local bus service operated by your county or city
------Positive------ -------Negative------- Never No
NET Excellent Good NET Not so good Poor use opinion
3/29/10 34 7 27 14 10 4 50 2
3/29/10 Users 68 13 55 28 20 9 NA 4
1/31/05 33 4 28 11 8 3 55 1
1/31/05 Users 74 10 64 25 18 6 NA 2 18. Now I'd like you to think specifically about the Metrorail subway system. Do you ride the Metro very often, fairly often, sometimes, or rarely? (Though not offered as an option, some respondents said they never used Metrorail.)
------ Often ------ ---------- Not often -----------
NET Very Fairly NET Sometimes Rarely Never No opinion
3/29/10 23 15 8 77 30 33 14 0
1/31/05 25 16 9 75 26 35 14 0
19. (ASKED OF COMMUTERS) How often do you take the Metro to commute to work: Very often, fairly often, sometimes, or never?
------ Often ------ ----- Not often -------
NET Very Fairly NET Sometimes Never No opinion
3/29/10 20 16 4 80 17 63 0
1/31/05 24 19 5 76 15 62 0
20. (ASKED OF THOSE WHO REPORT EVER USING METRORAIL) In terms of (ITEM), would you rate the Metro as excellent, good, not-so-good or poor?
Summary -- 3/29/10 ------Positive------ -------Negative------- No
NET Excellent Good NET Not so good Poor opinion
a. Reliability 75 14 61 23 18 5 2
b. Comfort 78 14 64 20 16 4 2
c. Being a good value 72 14 59 26 18 8 2
d. Going to the places that
you want to go 78 18 59 20 14 6 2
e. Convenience to your home 64 23 42 34 19 15 1
f. (ASKED OF COMMUTERS)
Convenience to your work 51 23 28 43 18 24 7
g. Safety 67 12 54 31 23 8 3 Trend data:
a. Reliability
------Positive------ -------Negative------- No
NET Excellent Good NET Not so good Poor opinion
3/29/10 75 14 61 23 18 5 2
1/31/05 87 19 68 12 8 3 1 b. Comfort
------Positive------ -------Negative------- No
NET Excellent Good NET Not so good Poor opinion
3/29/10 78 14 64 20 14 4 2
1/31/05 83 16 68 16 12 4 * c. Being a good value
------Positive------ -------Negative------- No
NET Excellent Good NET Not so good Poor opinion
3/29/10 72 14 59 26 18 8 2
1/31/05 75 16 59 24 19 5 2 d. Going to the places that you want to go
------Positive------ -------Negative------- No
NET Excellent Good NET Not so good Poor opinion
3/29/10 78 18 59 20 14 6 2
1/31/05 77 18 59 22 18 4 1 e. Convenience to your home
------Positive------ -------Negative------- No
NET Excellent Good NET Not so good Poor opinion
3/29/10 64 23 42 34 19 15 1
1/31/05 63 21 42 37 23 14 * f. (ASKED OF COMMUTERS) Convenience to your work
------Positive------ -------Negative------- No
NET Excellent Good NET Not so good Poor opinion
3/29/10 51 23 28 43 18 24 7
1/31/05 52 21 31 43 19 24 5 21. (ASKED OF THOSE WHO ARE NOT REGULAR METRO RIDERS) Here are reasons some people give for not riding Metro more often. For each, tell me if this is a big reason, a small reason or not a reason why you, personally, do not ride Metro more often.
Summary -- 3/29/10 ---- Reason -----
NET Big Small Not a reason No opinion
a. I live too far away from a Metro station 49 35 14 49 2
b. It is too hard to find parking near the Metro 43 30 14 53 3
c. It is too expensive 36 16 20 62 3
d. It takes too long to get where I want to go 46 24 22 51 3
e. It does not go where I want to go 51 31 19 46 3
f. I prefer driving 62 43 20 36 2
g. The trains are too crowded 39 16 23 58 3
h. (ASKED OF COMMUTERS) I work too far away
from a Metro station 56 45 11 43 2
i. The system is unsafe 29 10 19 68 3
Trend data:
a. I live too far away from a Metro station
---- Reason -----
NET Big Small Not a reason No opinion
3/29/10 49 35 14 49 2
1/31/05 48 32 16 52 * b. It is too hard to find parking near the Metro
---- Reason -----
NET Big Small Not a reason No opinion
3/29/10 43 30 14 53 3
1/31/05 47 32 15 50 3 c. It is too expensive
---- Reason -----
NET Big Small Not a reason No opinion
3/29/10 36 16 20 62 3
1/31/05 33 9 23 66 2 d. It takes too long to get where I want to go
---- Reason -----
NET Big Small Not a reason No opinion
3/29/10 46 24 22 51 3
1/31/05 52 30 21 47 1 e. It does not go where I want to go
---- Reason -----
NET Big Small Not a reason No opinion
3/29/10 51 31 19 46 3
1/31/05 58 37 20 41 2 f. I prefer driving
---- Reason -----
NET Big Small Not a reason No opinion
3/29/10 62 43 20 36 2
1/31/05 67 46 21 32 * g. The trains are too crowded
---- Reason -----
NET Big Small Not a reason No opinion
3/29/10 39 16 23 58 3
1/31/05 33 15 19 62 4 h. (ASKED OF COMMUTERS) I work too far away from a Metro station
---- Reason -----
NET Big Small Not a reason No opinion
3/29/10 56 45 11 43 2
1/31/05 59 47 12 41 * 22. (ASKED OF THOSE WHO EVER USE METRO) Compared with a few years ago, do you take Metro (more) often than you used to, (less) often, or about the same as before?
More Less About the same No opinion 3/29/10 15 34 48 2
23. (ASKED OF THOSE WHO NEVER USE METRO) Thinking back a few years, did you used to take the Metro, or not?
Yes No No opinion 3/29/10 27 72 1
24. (IF RIDING METRO LESS NOW) What is the MAIN reason you are riding Metro less often these days?
Summary -- 3/29/10 First mention All mentions Prefer to drive own car 16 16 Changed job 14 14 Moved/changed home 11 12 Retired 11 11 No convenient access 10 11 Not safe 5 6 No/less need 5 5 Increased fares 4 5 Too crowded 3 4 Unemployed 3 3 Takes too long/too slow 3 3 Disabled/handicapped 3 3 Parking/No parking 2 2 Not convenient 2 2 Not reliable/dependable 1 1 Service cutbacks * * Other 6 6 No opinion 1 1
25. As you may know, there have been several recent accidents on the Metrorail system. Overall do you approve or disapprove of the way Metro has responded to these incidents? Do you approve/disapprove strongly or somewhat?
-------- Approve -------- ------- Disapprove ------
NET Strongly Somewhat NET Somewhat Strongly No opinion
3/29/10 49 10 39 35 17 18 16
26. Now I'd like you to think specifically about the METROBUS system. Do you ride Metro BUSES very often, fairly often, sometimes, or rarely? (Though not provided as an option, some respondents said they never use Metrobus.)
------ Often ------ ---------- Not often ----------
NET Very Fairly NET Sometimes Rarely Never No opinion
3/29/10 12 8 3 88 12 29 46 *
27. (ASKED OF COMMUTERS WHO DO NOT ALREADY USE THE BUS) What, if any, changes or improvements in bus transportation would make you more likely to use buses for your commute to work?
3/29/10 Expand routes/stations closer to my destination 27 Improve frequency of schedule 18 Improve dependability/on time service 7 Offer express routes/no/fewer stops 4 Quicker/faster service 4 Cheaper fares 2 Make it safer 2 Advertise/provide more/better schedule information 2 Convenience (Unspecified) 1 Make it less over-crowded 1 More fuel efficient/eco-friendly * Other 8 No suggestions/do not/would not use buses 23 No opinion 1
28. In recent years the Metro system has run up against funding shortages. Do you think (Metro should operate within its existing budget, even if this might mean cutting current services), or do you think (the region should find a new way to fund Metro, even if this might mean raising taxes on area residents)?
3/29/10 1/31/05 Operate in existing budget 40 32 Find a new way to fund Metro 52 63 No opinion 8 5
(ASKED OF THOSE WHO SAY FIND A NEW WAY TO FUND METRO) Some people say that new money for the overall Metro system should come from (higher taxes across the region, since improved public transportation benefits the community generally). Others say the money should come from (Metro fare increases, since riders would receive the most direct benefit)? In your view, should new money come from (higher taxes) or (higher fares)? (Though not provided as options some respondents said "both" or suggested other options means.)
Taxes Fares Both Other No opinion 3/29/10 43 36 15 3 3
29. Changing topics, in general, do you think government efforts to reduce traffic congestion in the Washington region should be focused more on expanding and building roads, or on providing more public transportation options, such as trains or buses?
Focus on roads Provide more options No opinion 3/29/10 30 62 8
30. In general, which of the following do you think is a better way to pay for highway expansion or new highways in your area: (raising taxes) or (charging tolls on the new highways)? (Though not given as an option, some respondents said neither was a good option.)
Taxes Tolls Neither No opinion 3/29/10 32 52 13 3 1/31/05 31 60 7 2
31. Some places open HOV lanes to single drivers who pay an extra toll. (Supporters say this eases traffic congestion and raises money for highway projects or public transportation.) (Opponents say it’s unfair to lower-income drivers who can’t afford the extra toll.) What’s your opinion - do you support or oppose this system? IF NEEDED: HOV lanes are those lanes restricted to cars carrying at least two or three people.
-------- Support -------- --------- Oppose --------
NET Strongly Somewhat NET Somewhat Strongly No opinion
3/29/10 60 26 34 34 13 21 6
1/31/05 58 NA NA 38 NA NA 4 32. Another plan is to charge adjustable tolls on toll roads to try to spread out the flow of traffic – higher tolls at times of day when traffic is heavy, and lower tolls at times of day when traffic is light. Is that something you support or oppose?
-------- Support -------- --------- Oppose -------- No
NET Strongly Somewhat NET Somewhat Strongly opinion
3/29/10 53 25 28 41 14 27 6
1/31/05 52 NA NA 46 NA NA 2 33. What do you think of the use of automatic cameras to catch people running stop signs or red lights – is that something you support or oppose? (Asked of a half-sample.)
Support Oppose No opinion 3/29/10 60 38 3 1/31/05 60 39 1
34. What do you think of the use of automatic cameras to catch people driving over the speed limit – is that something you support or oppose? (Asked of a half-sample.)
Support Oppose No opinion 3/29/10 51 47 2
35. Would you support or oppose paying a higher gasoline tax if the money is used for transportation projects such as building roads, traffic management or public transportation? (Though not provided as an option, some respondents said their opinion depended on what the money would be used for.)
Support Oppose Depends what it's used for No opinion 3/29/10 46 48 3 2 1/31/05 52 45 2 1
36. How often have you seen other drivers on the road (READ ITEM) -- is that something you see very often, somewhat often, occasionally, or hardly ever? (Though not given as an option, some respondents said "never." Items d and e asked of half samples.)
Summary -- 3/29/10 ------ Often ------ ---------- Not often ----------
NET Very Somewhat NET Occas. Hardly Ever Never No opinion
a. Not paying enough attention
to their driving 80 61 19 19 14 4 * 1
b. Driving too aggressively 68 44 24 32 24 7 * *
d. Holding a cell phone to
their ear 89 74 15 10 7 3 0 *
e. Typing on a cell phone
or other mobile device 72 53 19 26 14 9 3 2 Trend where available:
a. Not paying enough attention to their driving
------ Often ------ ---------- Not often ----------
NET Very Somewhat NET Occas. Hardly Ever Never No opinion
3/29/10 80 61 19 19 14 4 * 1
1/31/05 77 49 28 22 19 3 * 1 b. Driving too aggressively
------ Often ------ ---------- Not often ----------
NET Very Somewhat NET Occas. Hardly Ever Never No opinion
3/29/10 80 61 19 19 14 4 * 1
1/31/05 77 49 28 22 19 3 * 1 37. (ASKED OF DRIVERS) How about you yourself - thinking honestly about your own driving, and remembering that no one's perfect - how often have you (ITEM): very often, somewhat often, occasionally or hardly ever? (Though not given as an option, some respondents said "never.")
Summary -- 3/29/10 ------ Often ------ ---------- Not often ----------
NET Very Somewhat NET Occas. Hardly Ever Never No opinion
a. Not paid enough attention
to your driving 16 5 11 83 35 39 9 1
b. Driven too aggressively 12 3 9 87 26 45 16 1 Trend where available:
a. Not paid enough attention to your driving
------ Often ------ ---------- Not often ----------
NET Very Somewhat NET Occas. Hardly Ever Never No opinion
3/29/10 16 5 11 83 35 39 9 1
1/31/05 12 3 9 88 31 42 14 * b. Driven too aggressively
------ Often ------ ---------- Not often ----------
NET Very Somewhat NET Occas. Hardly Ever Never No opinion
3/29/10 12 3 9 87 26 45 16 1
1/31/05 13 2 11 87 22 47 18 1 38. (ASKED OF DRIVERS) Please tell me if you do any of the following things to pass the time when you're driving in stop-and-go traffic, or not.
Summary -- 3/29/10 Yes No No opinion a. Talk on the phone 54 45 1 b. Read a newspaper, book or magazine 3 96 1 c. Listen to the radio or music 92 7 1 d. Eat 42 57 1 e. (WOMEN) Put on make-up 14 86 1 f. Use a cell phone or other mobile device to email, text or use the Web 23 76 1
Trend where available:
a. Talk on the phone
Yes No No opinion 3/29/10 54 45 1 1/31/05 53 47 *
IF YES: Do you (hold the phone to your ear) or (use a hands-free device)?
Hold phone to ear Use hands-free No opinion 3/29/10 44 54 2
b. Read a newspaper, book or magazine
Yes No No opinion 3/29/10 3 96 1 1/31/05 7 93 0
c. Listen to the radio or music (2005 wording: "Listen to the radio, tapes or CDs")
Yes No No opinion 3/29/10 92 7 1 1/31/05* 95 5 0
d. Eat
Yes No No opinion 3/29/10 42 57 1 1/31/05 45 55 *
e. (Women) Put on make-up
Yes No No opinion 3/29/10 14 86 1 1/31/05 16 84 0
39. Do you think it should be legal or illegal for people to talk on a hand-held cellphone while driving?
Legal Illegal No opinion 3/29/10 21 76 3
40. Do you think it should it be legal or illegal for people to talk on a hands-free cellphone while driving?
Legal Illegal No opinion 3/29/10 68 30 2
41. Do you think SENDING a text message or email while driving, either on a cell phone or other electronic device, should be legal or illegal?
Legal Illegal No opinion 3/29/10 5 94 1
42. Do you think READING a text message or email while driving, either on a cell phone or other electronic device, should be legal or illegal?
Legal Illegal No opinion 3/29/10 7 92 1
43. (ASKED OF THOSE WHO LIVE OR WORK IN D.C.) Do you approve or disapprove of the District's effort to increase the number of bicycle lanes on major roads? Do you approve/disapprove strongly or somewhat?
-------- Approve -------- ------- Disapprove ------
NET Strongly Somewhat NET Somewhat Strongly No opinion
3/29/10 65 42 23 24 10 14 10 44. Do you think the local government in your area is doing too (much) to accommodate walkers and bikers, too (little) or is it about right?
Too much Too little About right No opinion 3/29/10 6 33 54 8
45. Have you ever used Zipcar, or another car sharing service in the Washington area, or not? (Some respondents said they'd never heard of the services.)
Yes No Never heard of it No opinion 3/29/10 5 91 3 1
ASKED IF HAVE NOT USED ZIPCAR/CAR SHARING) Is that something you would seriously consider doing, or not?
Yes No No opinion 3/29/10 27 69 4
46. (ASKED OF THOSE WHO USE METRORAIL) Now thinking about Metrorail, which line do you use most often - (Red), (Blue), (Orange), (Yellow) or (Green)?
3/29/10 Red 35 Orange 26 Blue 14 Green 13 Yellow 6 No opinion 7
47. (ASKED OF THOSE WHO USE METRORAIL) On which Metroline, if any, have you experienced the most problems -- (Red), (Blue), (Orange), (Yellow) or (Green)? (Though not provided as an option, many respondents said "none.")
3/29/10 Red 36 Orange 12 Blue 7 Green 5 Yellow 2 None 31 No opinion 8
48. One final topic, thinking about Washington's professional sports teams, would you say your favorite team is the (Redskins), (Nationals), (Wizards), (DC United), (Mystics) or (Capitals), or don't you prefer any of these teams? (Though they weren't provided as options, some respondents said the Washington Kastles or Baltimore Orioles or Ravens were their favorite local team.)
3/29/10 Redskins 31 Capitals 13 Nationals 8 Wizards 5 D.C. United 5 Mystics 1 Orioles (vol.) 1 Kastles (vol.) * Ravens (vol.) * Don't prefer any 32 No opinion 4
49. Have you ever been to a Washington Nationals baseball game, or not?
Yes No No opinion 3/29/10 35 64 * 7/18/06 D.C. 36 64 NA
50. How likely is it that you'll go to a Nationals game this year -- very likely, somewhat likely, not so likely or not likely at all? (Though not provided as an option, some respondents said they wouldn't go.)
------ Likely ------- ------ Not likely -------
NET Very Somewhat NET Not so Not at all Won't go No opinion
3/29/10 39 19 20 54 13 42 6 1 51. Considering everything, do you think bringing the Washington Nationals major league baseball team to the District has been a (good thing) or a (bad thing) for the city?
Good Bad Mixed/Both No opinion 3/29/10 76 7 0 17 1/8/08 D.C. 71 20 5 4 7/18/06 D.C. 64 23 5 7
Compare to:
As you may know, the former Montreal Expos professional baseball team is moving to Washington D.C. next spring and will play in RFK Stadium until a new stadium can be built. Do you think having a professional baseball team in the District will be (mainly a good thing) or (mainly a bad thing) for the city? (Though not provided as options, some respondents said neither or indicated mixed feelings.)
Mainly a good thing Mainly a bad thing Mixed Neither No opinion 11/7/04 68 18 5 5 4
As you may have heard, the District is competing to get a major league baseball team whose games would be played in the city. Do you think it would be mainly a good thing for DC to have a major league baseball team, or mainly a bad thing?
Good Bad No opinion 5/19/02 D.C. 84 11 6
