Russians propose to tackle the problem of fast and non-ecological automobilizaion by the methods of expansion of roads and stricter environmental requirements. Least popular proposal is to the increase of prices for cars and fuel to make them less available for Russians.
MOSCOW, November 10, 2010. Russians Public Opinion Research Center presents the data describing which methods of automobilization seem to be effective for Russians.
According to Russians, the most effective way to tackle the problem of the impact of automobilization on ecology is the expansion of roads (77%). Respondents also propose making the ecological standards of fuel stricter (69%), developing transport infrastructure (68%), creating better conditions for cycling (66%), actively introducing the new types of cars such as solar-powered cars (62%) and tightening the environmental standards for cars (60%).
The only idea that was disapproved by most of Russians is to make cars and fuel less available (51% perceived the idea negatively).
The car owners tend to point out the effectiveness of expansion of roads (82%), developing of transport infrastructure (71%), and introduction of new types of cars (67%). Those who support the initiative to expand roads are Muscovites and St.Perersburgians (82%). Metropolitan residents as well as residents of big cities tend to approve the development of transport infrastructure 75-76%). The idea of the decreased availability of cars and fuel were perceived negatively among residents of middle-sized cities (59%) and car owners (60%).
The initiative Russian opinion polls were conducted on September 11-12, 2010. 1600 respondents were interviewed at 138 sampling points in 46 regions of Russia. The margin oferror does not exceed 3.4%.
The auto mobilization of Russia has an impact on environment. Which methods to solve the environmental issues seem to be effective for you? (close-ended question, one answer) | |||
| Rather effective method | Rather ineffective method | Hard to tell |
Expansion of roads. New road junctions to decrease traffic jams and air pollution | 77 | 11 | 12 |
To tough environmental standards for fuel | 69 | 17 | 15 |
To develop transport infrastructure | 68 | 18 | 14 |
To create conditions for cycling (tracks, parking) | 66 | 20 | 15 |
To actively introduce new types of cars, such as solar-powered cars | 62 | 18 | 20 |
To tighten environmental standards for cars imported or produced in Russia | 60 | 22 | 18 |
To make cars or fuel less available for consumers | 28 | 51 | 20 |
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