[Carfreeliving] AAA unscientific poll on gas prices: supports transit

[Hitesh Soneji]

That brings up a question I always had, but never figured
out. Does anyone know what % of americans are employed in
auto related jobs? manufacturers/ parts/ dealers/ oil
production / oil distribution / highways / insurance / blah
blah blah.

I don't think I want to know the answer :)


--- Bert Hill <echill at sfhills.org> wrote:

> The 5% are car dealers...
> Bert
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Carfreeliving-bounces at livablecity.org
> [mailto:Carfreeliving-bounces at livablecity.org] On Behalf Of
> Brinkman, Cheryl
> Sent: Monday, October 10, 2005 2:15 PM
> To: Carfree Living
> Subject: Re: [Carfreeliving] AAA unscientific poll on gas
> prices: supports
> transit
> 
> And yet politicians think that advocating increased fuel
> efficiency is
> political suicide.  Some disconnect.  And what the hell is
> the 5% thinking?
> 
> Improved fuel-efficiency standards for cars/trucks
> (Member Comments) 	Favor: 95% 	Oppose: 5%
>  
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Jason Henderson [mailto:jhenders at sbcglobal.net] 
> Sent: Monday, October 10, 2005 1:37 PM
> To: Carfree Living
> Subject: [Carfreeliving] AAA unscientific poll on gas
> prices: supports
> transit
> 
> While not "scientific" in statistics speak, this is
> interesting 
> nonetheless. Basically AAA members were asked how they were
> responding 
> to gas price increases. Many said they were driving less,
> walking more, 
> and supported expanding public transit. And opposed AAA
> lobbying to 
> drill in the Arctic. Since my formatting is off, the link
> is pasted 
> below. -jh
> 
>
http://www.csaa.com/global/articledetail/0,1403,1004020100%257C5503,00.html
> 
> Online Gas Survey Results
> 
> 1. Which of the following best describes your feelings
> about the recent 
> rise in gas prices?
> Not at all annoyed 	22%
> Somewhat annoyed 	32%
> Very annoyed 	46%
> 
> 2. How, if at all, have rising gas prices affected your
> travel habits?
> Drive less 	58%
> Have purchased or plan to purchase a more fuel-efficient
> vehicle 	29%
> No changes made 	20%
> Walk more 	20%
> Use public transit more often 	15%
> Carpool more often 	13%
> Bike more 	12%
> Other 	15%
> 
> 3. For many years, AAA has advocated on behalf of its
> members on 
> automotive and transportation issues. Please indicate if
> you would favor 
> or oppose AAA advocating for the following:
>    	Favor 	Oppose
> Improved fuel-efficiency standards for cars/trucks
> (Member Comments) 	95% 	5%
> Development of alternative fuels such as hydrogen
> (Member Comments) 	94% 	6%
> Expanded public transit options
> (Member Comments) 	89% 	11%
> Increased oil exploration and drilling
> (Member Comments) 	40% 	60%
> -- 
> Jason Henderson
> San Francisco CA
> (415)-255-8136
> jhenders at sbcglobal.net
> 
> 
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