Opinions on the Regional Development Authority are varied. Your input on the future of Northwest Indiana, and of the RDA and transportation in the region, is vital. Thank you for your answers to these questions:"

Do you believe the RDA representatives are acting with what they consider to be the region's best interests at heart?

Yes No

Which project is most important?

Extending commuter rail service to Lowell.
Extending commuter rail service to Valparaiso.
They are equally important.
I don't want either of these extensions to happen.

Do you believe regularly scheduled passenger air travel will be viable from the Gary/Chicago International Airport once the airport's expansion is complete?

Yes No

Should the region's fixed bus routes connect for travel between communities?

Yes No

Do you want to see all bus services in the region operated by a single entity?

Yes No

Have you ever used public transportation in Northwest Indiana? Buses? Trains? Both?

I have taken the bus
I have taken the train
I have taken both the bus and train
I never have used public transportation in the region

The Marquette Plan aims to increase public access to Lake Michigan. Do you agree with using public funds to achieve this goal?

Yes No

Do you want to see an intermodal facility in Northwest Indiana? Intermodal is a method of transporting cargo using multiple methods, or modes, of shipping. Transportation methods typically include trucks and trains, but also might involve ocean carriers, steamships and airplanes.

Yes No

Would you agree to a small tax increase to fund public transportation in the region?

Yes No

Do you believe the RDA has done a good job so far?

Yes No

Should Porter County be allowed to drop out of the RDA?

Yes No

Should the RDA disband?

Yes No

Rank these RDA responsibilities in order of importance, using each ranking only once. (6 = top priority, 1 = lowest priority):
Priority	Project
	Funding and developing the Gary/Chicago International Airport expansion and other airport authority projects
	Northern Indiana Commuter Transportation District and other rail projects and services
	Regional Bus Authority projects and services
	Shoreline development projects in Northwest Indiana
	Assisting in the funding of intrastructure needed to sustain development of an intermodal facility in Northwest Indiana
	Other economic development projects in Northwest Indiana

Please comment: What advice do you have to the RDA? To regional transit planners?

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younger than 14
14 to 18
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51 to 70
older than 70

Where do you live

metro Chicago or the north Suburbs
south suburban Chicago (i.e. South Holland, Harvey, Lansing, etc.)
northern Lake County (i.e. Hammond, East Chicago, Gary, etc.)
central Lake County (i.e. Munster, Highland, Dyer, St. John, etc.)
southern Lake County (i.e. Crown Point, Lowell, Cedar Lake, etc.)
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central Porter County (i.e. Valparaiso)
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LaPorte County

Would you describe yourself as ...

blue collar
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neither

How much money do you make in a year?

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