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1.	How would you describe your role in transportation?*

2.	How will America pay for its roads and bridges in the future?*
	Increased gas tax More tolling A new vehicle miles traveled tax Increased property taxes Increased sales taxes
3.	What role should the federal government have in transportation funding?*
	The federal government should set all transportation funding priorities and guidelines. The federal government should set funding priorities and guidelines for transportation projects of national significance. All transportation funding should devolve to the individual states.
4.	Will we see more tolls on the nation's highways during the next presidential term?*
	Yes No
5.	What more can and should be done to streamline the environmental approval process of critical transportation projects?*
	Further streamlining can be done to speed up the environmental review process. MAP-21 streamlining efforts are sufficient. The environment should be protected regardless of the time it takes to complete a review.
6.	Should public transportation agencies receive federal funds to support operations?*
	Yes No
7.	What percentage of funds from the Highway Trust Fund should transit systems receive?*
	Less than 10 percent 10 percent 20 percent 25 percent 50 percent More than 50 percent
8.	How important is the development of high-speed rail to the U.S. transportation network?*
	Very important Somewhat important Somewhat unimportant Very unimportant
9.	What role should private companies have in financing, developing and maintaining our nation’s transportation system?*
	A primary role On a case-by-case basis None
10.	How should we address the impact of inflation on the purchasing power of the gas tax?*
	Keep the gas tax flat and introduce new funding sources Tie the gas tax to the rate of inflation Raise the gas tax and tie the rate to inflation Keep the gas tax flat until the economy improves Don't do anything
11.	Would you support an increase in the federal gas tax?*
	Yes No
12.	Please let us know if you'd like to add any comments or suggestions. Other ideas?

Transportation and the 2012 Presidential Debates