Public Perceptions of the Midwest’s Pavements: Policies and Tradeoffs in Pavement Improvement

Authors

Richard Robinson, Marquette UniversityFollow
David Kuemmel, Marquette's Transportation Research CenterFollow

Document Type

Article

Publication Date

10-2004

Source Publication

Public Works Management & Policy

Abstract

With the budget crisis plaguing so many states, pavement management will compete more vigorously for limited funds. Findings reported from a tri-state pooled-fund research project provide insights and guidelines for pavement improvement derived from the perceptions of the driving public. The Phase II responses from statewide surveys in Iowa, Minnesota, and Wisconsin address the topics of perceptions of the State Departments of Transportation (DOTs), pavement repair tradeoffs, and pavement evaluation. The results disclose specific public perceptions of priorities for spending limited highway funds. Implications for pavement management, policy, planning, as well as for marketing to garner additional funds are explored.

Comments

Post-print.

Public Works Management & Policy, Volume 9, No. 2 (October 2004), DOI: 10.1177/1087724X04268568.

Recommended Citation

Robinson, Richard and Kuemmel, David, "Public Perceptions of the Midwest’s Pavements: Policies and Tradeoffs in Pavement Improvement" (2004). Marketing Faculty Research and Publications. 39.
https://epublications.marquette.edu/market_fac/39