2010 MnDOT Omnibus Study

MnDOT has conducted an annual Omnibus Study since 1987 (except 2007) to seek public opinions about transportation topics. Using a shared-cost omnibus survey provides the opportunity for MnDOT to efficiently and effectively measure residents' perceptions to serve as input to issues raised by various offices within the Department. Six different offices participated in this year's survey and topic areas included:
- Confidence in MnDOT’s ability to do a good job at specific services,
- Satisfaction with MnDOT’s maintenance performance in providing selected services and activities,
- Perceived level of trust in MnDOT,
- Satisfaction with availability of public transit in the community,
- Frequency of riding a bicycle, riding in outdoor situations and perceptions of factors that may encourage commuting by bicycle,
- Safe Routes to School,
- Awareness and understanding of the program “Toward Zero Deaths,”
- Awareness of Graduated Driver’s Licenses and it s special restrictions,
- Familiarity with MnDOT’s Ombudsman Program and responsibilities of an Ombudsman,
- Support of a law for renewal of a driver's license at a certain age,
- Support for requiring headlights to be on at all driving times, and
- Proportion of telecommuters among those who are eligible to telecommute.