Growth A Concern In Idaho, According To Survey

Growth, education and jobs/wages/employment are the top concerns identified in public policy survey conducted recently by Boise State University's social science research center.

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January 20, 2007, 1:00 PM PST

By Nate Berg


"What Idaho said about growth

Twenty-one percent of all respondents said growth is the top issue in the state.

• 46 percent said services in their cities and counties were keeping up with growth. North Idaho and the region that includes the Treasure Valley were the least satisfied.

• 54 percent said they would support mass transit where they lived. In the Treasure Valley, 61 percent said they would.

• 47 percent said vehicle emissions testing should be statewide. The Treasure Valley was the most supportive, with 56 percent."

Thanks to Jon Cecil, AICP

Friday, January 19, 2007 in BSU Social Science Research Center

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