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2003 Virginia Voter Survey • Conducted by: Mason-Dixon Polling & Research Columbia, Maryland (301) 519-9688 • Published 1/28/03 VA Voters Overwhelmingly Support Better Growth Management Largest Recent Survey Shows Virginia Voters' Overwhelming Support Better Growth Management and Adequate Public Facilities Legislation STATEMENT: Building more roads will not solve the traffic congestion problem but only lead to more development and traffic congestion. The real solution to our traffic problems is to stop runaway sprawl and better plan and manage growth. Enlarge... Mason-Dixon Polling & Research provided a comprehensive briefing today on the findings of their recent 1200-person poll of Virginians' attitudes toward development and growth management. Highlights: Press Release Full Virginia Voter Survey Report  ( pdf format) Table of Contents Background & Research Objectives Methodology Concern About Sprawl & Growth  (chart) Traffic & Road Building  (chart) Appendix  ( pdf format) The 2003 Virginia Voter Survey Measures Attitudes About: The Quality of life in Virginia Threats to the Quality of Life: The Impact of Sprawl The Politics of Smart Growth Current State and Local Land Use Laws & Policies Empowering Local Communities: Smart Growth, AFPO's, Impact Fees, State Support & Assistance Road Building, Traffic, Mass Transit Economic Development: Revitalizing & Redeveloping Virginia's Cities & Towns Preserving Virginia's Rural and Small Town Heritage

2003 VA Voter Survey For More Information Contact: Stewart Schwartz (CSG) (703) 599-6437 (cell) Lisa Guthrie or Stacy Reed (VALCV) (804) 225-1902 Chris Miller (PEC) (540) 347-2334 In This Section Main Va Voter Survey Page Table of Contents Background & Research Objectives Methodology Concern About Sprawl & Growth Traffic & Road Building Related Resources Voter Survey Press Release Adequate Public Facilities Ordinance Find your Virginia legislators Support PEC's Mission The 2003 Virginia Voter Survey was commissioned by the Virginia League of Conservation Voters, the Coalition for Smarter Growth, and the Piedmont Environmental Council.