The survey reported 60.3% of the respondents said the Central Texas traffic situation is poor and 28% classified it as fair. About 65% said they spent more time in traffic than they did a year ago.
In response to a question gauging support for a $400-million bond package, 57% supported it and 26.6% opposed it. Given choices of potential packages, 36.5% supported the $400-million package; 37.4% supported a $200-million proposal; and 19.4% chose an $80-million plan.
Jerry Winetroub, president of the Real Estate Council, called on the Travis County Commissioners Court to put a bond package of at least $200 million before voters. "Yes, that's a big package, but we have a big problem," he says.
The poll was conducted June 14-21 and tested 433 registered Travis County voters. The margin of error is plus or minus 4.9%.
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