Hello, my name is                                                                  .  I am a student at Rutgers University in Camden.  We are doing a survey about living in South Jersey.  Be sure to print your name on each questionnaire.

1.     First of all, how long have you lived in South Jersey?  .       .    Code 1 for a year or less, 2 for two, 3 for three up to 9 for 9+
2.3.4.5.6.   What is your zip code?     .                                       .

Here are some issues South Jersey will be facing over the next five years.  Please tell me how important it is for us to address each of the following:  Very important, somewhat important, not very important, or not at all important

7.   Reducing property taxes.   a.  very important  b.  somewhat important  c.  not very important  d.  not important at all
8.   Protecting open space from development:  a.  very important  b.  somewhat important  c.  not very important  d.  not important at all
9.   Lowering auto insurance rates: a. very important  b. somewhat important  c. not very important  d.  not important at all
10. Reducing traffic:  a.  very important  b.  somewhat important  c.  not very important  d.  not important at all
11.  Lowering crime rates:  a.  very important  b.  somewhat important  c.  not very important  d.  not important at all
12. Protecting farmland from development:  a.  very important  b. somewhat important  c. not very important  d. not important at all
13. If you had to choose would you prefer a community where: a. most people live in towns surrounded by open space or            b. one where most people live in houses scattered throughout the countryside
14. If you had to choose would you prefer a community where:   a. traffic was congested but there was good bus and train service or  b. one where traffic was light but there was little bus or train service
15.  Considering the community where you live, would you favor:  a.  allowing new homes to be built or   b. stopping new residential development to preserve the nature of the community
16.  Considering the community where you live, would you favor:  a.  allowing new stores and offices to be built or b. stopping new commercial development to preserve the nature of the community
17.  In your own community, would you favor building affordable housing for people of limited incomes?  a.  yes   b.  no  c.  DK
18.  In your own community, would you favor building compact apartments and town houses close to schools and shopping? a. yes b. no c. DK
19.  Would you favor building a light rail or commuter rail service that would pass through your community?
a.  yes   b.  no  c. DK
20.  In general, would you say that the state of New Jersey has been effective in preserving the quality of life in South Jersey?  Would you say:  a.  very effective b. somewhat effective c. not so effective

Making changes costs money, and tax money is always limited.  I am going to read four things which might be done to improve life in  South Jersey.  For each item, just tell me whether the State should spend more money in that area, less money, or about the same amount.

21.  Improving the highway system:  a. more money  b.  about the same c. less money
22.  Redeveloping our depressed cities:  a. more money  b.  about the same. c. less money
23.  Improving public transportation such as buses and trains:  a.  more money  b. about the same c. less money
24.  Improving the protection of the environment:  a.  more money  b.  about the same  c.  less money

Now just a few questions to make sure we have enough people in each group:

25. Are you a.  under 30 b.  30 to 44   c.  45 to 59 or d.  60 or older
26.  Would you say you are:  a.  white  b.  black or African-American  c.  Hispanic d. Asian e. or a member of  some other group?
27.  What was the last grade in school you completed?  a.  less than high school  b.  high school  c.  some college  d.  college graduate  e.  graduate work
28.  Are you currently registered to vote in New Jersey?  a.  yes  b.  no  c.  DK
29.  Do you have a computer with Internet service in your home?   a.  yes  b.  no   c.  dk
30.  During the past year, have you ever used your computer to work from home instead of commuting to your workplace?  a.  yes   b.  no
31. Respondent was: a.  female   b.  male