TRENDS IN FREEWAY ATTITUDES
For the first time in the history of the Orange County Annual Survey, a majority of county residents (51%) want to see new freeways built. The greatest amount of support was centered in South County. Throughout the county the greatest support comes from residents between the ages of 35 and 64 whose annual income exceeds $50,000.
ADD LANES TO EXISTING FREEWAYS 1982: 43% 1987: 41% BUILD NEW FREEWAYS 1982: 32% 1987: 51% CURRENT SYSTEM IS SATISFACTORY 1982: 25% 1987: 8%
Source: 1987 Orange County Annual Survey
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