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Transportation The results indicate the highest level of satisfaction with the freeways and the lowest level of support for building new freeways so far this decade. In fact, one would have to go back to the 1984 survey to find more residents who said they were satisfied with the freeways (25%) and fewer residents wanting new freeways to be built (23%). South County residents are the least likely to say they are satisfied with the freeways (12%) and the most likely to say new freeways should be built (38%). Residents aged 35 to 54 are less satisfied with the freeway system (16%), than those younger (21%) or older (24%). Thirty-four percent of people who earn more than $50,000 say new freeways are needed in Orange County. Satisfaction with freeway conditions tends to decline with higher incomes. The rate of driving alone to work has declined somewhat since the 1980s. Seventy-six percent drive alone in this year's survey, compared to 84 percent in 1989 and 82 percent in 1982. Residents earning under $36,000 (68%) and living in the North (73%) and Central (72%) regions are less likely to drive alone to work than those who are more affluent (79%) or who live in the South (80%) and West County (82%). Those under 35 are less likely than older residents to drive alone (69% to 82%). Sixty-three percent of employed residents describe traffic congestion as a problem for them, with 17 percent saying it is a "great problem." The proportion calling traffic a great problem is down 11 points since 1989. Among South County commuters, 63 percent say congestion is a problem for them, with 22 percent describing it as a great problem. Residents in the North and South County are equally likely (20%) to say traffic congestion is a great problem during their commute, while those in the West County (13%) and Central County (12%) are less likely to report major traffic problems. There are no differences by age or income. Chart 1: Trends in Freeway
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