Appendix D Maryland General Assembly Survey
This short survey is intended for Maryland State Senators and Delegates. For staff members that reply, please have your responses reflect that of your Senator/Delegate.
- Your answers will be completely anonymous.
- Please answer all the questions candidly.
- The survey should not take more than 5 minutes.
- THANK YOU for your help in this important academic research.
1. In general, how effective do you feel the following providers are in delivering highway transportation services and infrastructure?
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| Completely Ineffective | Somewhat ineffective | Neutral | Very Effective | Completely Effective |
| Public sector |
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| Private sector |
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| Public-private partnerships |
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2. Please rate, in your opinion, the overall effectiveness of the following organizations.
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| Completely Ineffective | Somewhat Ineffective | Neutral | Very Effective | Completely Effective |
| Maryland Department of Transportation |
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| Maryland Transportation Authority |
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| State Highway Administration |
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| Maryland Transit Administration |
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| Maryland Port Administration |
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| Motor Vehicle Administration |
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| Maryland Aviation Administration |
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3. Please rate your general knowledge level in the following subject areas.
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| Not at all knowledgeable | Somewhat Knowledgeable | Extremely knowledgeable |
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| Highway financing |
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| Highway construction |
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4. To what extent do you support using the following revenue sources for new constuction on Maryland's interstate system?
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| Do not support | Somewhat support | Completely support | Do not know |
| Corporate income taxes |
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| Motor fuel tax |
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| MVA fees and taxes |
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| Tolls |
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| Bonds |
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| Entering a public-private partnership |
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5. If additional revenue for transportation infrastructure is necessary, what do you MOST prefer the State use to generate that money?
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6. If additional revenue for transportation infrastructure is necessary, what do you LEAST prefer the state use to generate that money?
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7. Please RANK (with 1 being the most important and 4 the least important) the following service attributes when implementing transportation infrastructure projects.
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| Cost to the consumer |
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| Cost to the state |
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| Timely delivery |
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| Quality of product |
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8. Please RANK (with 1 being the most important and 6 the least important) your opinion of the following criteria in establishing a successful public-private partnership.
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| Political leadership |
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| Public sector involvement |
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| Having a well thought out business plan |
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| Dedicated income stream |
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| Communication with stakeholders |
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| Selecting the right partner |
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9. What is your level of concern regarding the following issues in the use of public-private partnerships to finance highways?
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| Not at all concerned | Somewhat concerned | Completely concerned | Do not know |
| Lack of accountability and public sector oversight |
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| Uncontrolled toll prices |
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| Private companies are too profit driven |
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| Union participation |
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| Foreign investment |
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10. What do you think Maryland should do to relieve congestion on the I-495 Capital Beltway?
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11. If Maryland decides to build extra highway lanes and institute some form of electronic tolling on the I-495 Capital Beltway, do you think the state should seek out a public-private partnership?
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12. What is your political affiliation?
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13. What is your position within the Maryland General Assembly?
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14. How long have you served in the Maryland General Assembly?
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15. Is there anything else you would like to share with us regarding public-private partnerships, Maryland transportation infrastructure, or the I-495
