Respondents were also asked about perceptions of their communication with the agency with which they worked. Transportation Reviewers were asked about their communication with Resource agencies and Resource Reviewers were asked about their communication with Transportation agencies. The following questions comprised the communication questions for 2003 and 2006:
1. Involved us early on in the process. (Resource only)
2. Responded in a timely way to our requests.
3. Invited our participation in key meetings.
4. Kept us informed of their progress.
5. Was open and honest with us.
6. Was open to our suggestions or alternatives.
7. Gave reasonable suggestions or alternatives.
8. Gave clear explanations if they did not agree with our recommendations.
9. Was willing to compromise.
10. Had adequate participation at key meetings.
11. Overall, there was a sufficient level of communication between the two agencies on this project.
Comparing data received in 2003 with data received this year, an evaluation of the overall perception of the communication between agencies, by both Resource and Transportation Reviewers can be estimated. In essence, the overall perception of the communication between agencies, by Resource Reviewers was higher than that of Transportation Reviewers. More interesting however, are the changes that occurred between specific regions.
· Perception of the communication between agencies in one area by one group (i.e., Resource) did not necessarily reflect the same perception of the communication between agencies in that same area by their sister agencies (Transportation).
· Among Resource Reviewers, Regions 2, 5, and 8 overall, rated the perception of the communication between agencies higher than other regions of Resource Reviewers. Transportation Reviewers in Region 5 rated the perception of the communication between agencies higher than other regions of Transportation Reviewers.
· The largest change noted by Transportation Reviewers was in Region 2 regarding adequate participation in meetings by the other agency (from 37% to 69% top two box, a 32-percentage-point increase).
· Among Resource Reviewers, the changes seen over time were less pronounced than among Transportation Reviewers.
Tables 4 and 4a show the percentage of Reviewers who agreed with the survey item listed for Resource and Transportation. Specifically, the tables show the percentages of respondents who &147;Somewhat Agree&148; and who &147;Strongly Agree.&148;
Table 4: Level Of Agreement On Communication With Transportation Agencies As Rated By Resource Agencies For 2006
|
Resource Agencies Rating Communication With Transportation Agencies |
Somewhat Agree |
Strongly Agree |
|---|---|---|
|
Involved us early on in the process |
29% |
47% |
|
Responded in a timely way to our requests |
38% |
31% |
|
Invited our participation in key meetings |
24% |
49% |
|
Kept us informed of their progress |
34% |
29% |
|
Was open and honest with us |
31% |
40% |
|
Was open to our suggestions or alternatives |
32% |
29% |
|
Gave reasonable suggestions or alternatives |
36% |
27% |
|
Gave clear explanations if they did not agree with our recommendations |
38% |
22% |
|
Was willing to compromise |
36% |
21% |
|
Had adequate participation at key meetings |
30% |
52% |
|
Overall, there was a sufficient level of communication between the two agencies on this project |
36% |
34% |
Table 4a: Level Of Agreement On Communication With Resource Agencies As Rated By Transportation Agencies For 2006
|
Transportation Agencies Rating Communication With Resource Agencies |
Somewhat Agree |
Strongly Agree |
|---|---|---|
|
Responded in a timely way to our requests |
31% |
29% |
|
Invited our participation in key meetings |
27% |
31% |
|
Kept us informed of their progress |
26% |
19% |
|
Was open and honest with us |
35% |
39% |
|
Was open to our suggestions or alternatives |
33% |
29% |
|
Gave reasonable suggestions or alternatives |
31% |
24% |
|
Gave clear explanations if they did not agree with our recommendations |
35% |
20% |
|
Was willing to compromise |
32% |
17% |
|
Had adequate participation at key meetings |
35% |
33% |
|
Overall, there was a sufficient level of communication between the two agencies on this project |
34% |
33% |
|
|
2006 N Size |
2006 Somewhat Agree |
2006 Strongly Agree |
2003 N Size |
2003 %4s and %5s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Region 1 |
34 |
27% |
56% |
20 |
75% |
|
Region 2 |
15 |
33% |
40% |
11 |
44% |
|
Region 3 |
47 |
30% |
57% |
31 |
69% |
|
Region 4 |
40 |
30% |
50% |
32 |
79% |
|
Region 5 |
35 |
31% |
46% |
31 |
78% |
|
Region 6 |
42 |
39% |
45% |
32 |
62% |
|
Region 7 |
25 |
20% |
44% |
21 |
74% |
|
Region 8 |
26 |
39% |
31% |
30 |
72% |
|
Region 9 |
33 |
21% |
49% |
33 |
54% |
|
Region 10 |
40 |
28% |
45% |
30 |
49% |
* NOTE: &147;N size&148; refers to the number of Reviewers responding to the question.
Involved Us Early On in the Process (Resource Only)__________________________
Resource: Large changes of more than 10% were seen among Resource Reviewers in Regions 2, 3, 6, and 10. Decreases in the top two box responses were seen in Region 7 (from 74% to 64% top two box, a 10-point decline). Large increases occurred in Region 2 (from 44% to 73% top two box, a 29-point increase), Region 3 (from 69% to 87%, an 18-point increase), Region 6 (from 62% to 74%, a 12-point increase), and Region 10 (from 49% to 73% top two box, a 24-point increase). Overall, Region 3 Resource Reviewers gave the highest top two box score with 87% saying their sister agency: Involved us early on in the process.
Chart 29: Responded In A Timely Way To Our Requests &151; Resource
|
|
2006 N Size |
2006 Somewhat Agree |
2006 Strongly Agree |
2003 N Size |
2003 %4s and %5s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Region 1 |
33 |
42% |
21% |
120 |
75% |
|
Region 2 |
15 |
33% |
40% |
11 |
54% |
|
Region 3 |
48 |
35% |
31% |
32 |
69% |
|
Region 4 |
40 |
45% |
35% |
29 |
79% |
|
Region 5 |
34 |
34% |
32% |
32 |
78% |
|
Region 6 |
42 |
33% |
36% |
32 |
62% |
|
Region 7 |
25 |
36% |
40% |
19 |
74% |
|
Region 8 |
26 |
58% |
23% |
29 |
72% |
|
Region 9 |
34 |
32% |
29% |
35 |
54% |
|
Region 10 |
41 |
37% |
22% |
29 |
49% |
* NOTE: &147;N size&148; refers to the number of Reviewers responding to the question.
Chart 29a: Responded In A Timely Way To Our Requests &151; Transportation
|
|
2006 N Size |
2006 Somewhat Agree |
2006 Strongly Agree |
2003 N Size |
2003 %4s and %5s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Region 1 |
54 |
28% |
22% |
23 |
69% |
|
Region 2 |
38 |
32% |
21% |
22 |
45% |
|
Region 3 |
56 |
50% |
20% |
39 |
59% |
|
Region 4 |
68 |
28% |
40% |
41 |
64% |
|
Region 5 |
46 |
41% |
35% |
36 |
73% |
|
Region 6 |
67 |
27% |
40% |
51 |
63% |
|
Region 7 |
23 |
26% |
26% |
28 |
61% |
|
Region 8 |
52 |
21% |
40% |
43 |
66% |
|
Region 9 |
65 |
32% |
15% |
59 |
49% |
|
Region 10 |
55 |
26% |
26% |
40 |
63% |
* NOTE: &147;N size&148; refers to the number of Reviewers responding to the question.
Resource: Large changes of more than 10% were seen among Resource Reviewers in Regions 1 and 2. Decreases in the top two box responses was seen in Region 1 (from 75% to 63% top two box, a 12-point decline). Increases in the top two box responses were seen in Region 2 (from 54% to 73% top two box, an 19-point increase). Overall, Region 8 Resource Reviewers gave the highest top two box score with 81% saying their sister agency: Responded in a timely way to our requests.
Transportation: Large changes of more than 10% were seen among Transportation Reviewers in Regions 1, 3, and 10. Decreases in the top two box responses were seen in Region 1 (from 69% to 50% top two box, a 19-point decline) and Region 10 (from 63% to 52% top two box, an 11-point decline). Increases in the top two box responses were seen in Region 3 (from 59% to 70% top two box, an 11-point increase). Overall, Region 5 Transportation Reviewers gave the highest top two box score with 76% saying their sister agency: Responded in a timely way to our requests.
Summary: Overall, Resource Reviewers indicated higher levels of agreement to Responded in a timely way to our requests than their sister agency Transportation Reviewers. The most divergent regions were 1, 4, 7, 8, and 9. Region 1: 50% of Transportation Reviewers indicated some level agreement vs. 63% of Resource Reviewers. Region 4: 68% of Transportation Reviewers indicated some level agreement vs. 79% of Resource Reviewers. Region 7: 52% of Transportation Reviewers indicated some level agreement vs. 76% of Resource Reviewers. Region 8: 61% of Transportation Reviewers indicated some level agreement vs. 81% of Resource Reviewers. Region 9: 47% of Transportation Reviewers indicated some level of agreement vs. 61% of Resource Reviewers.
Chart 30: [Transportation Agency] Invited Our Participation In Key Meetings &151; Resource
|
|
2006 N Size |
2006 Somewhat Agree |
2006 Strongly Agree |
2003 N Size |
2003 %4s and %5s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Region 1 |
35 |
29% |
51% |
20 |
75% |
|
Region 2 |
16 |
13% |
56% |
11 |
54% |
|
Region 3 |
44 |
25% |
55% |
27 |
70% |
|
Region 4 |
40 |
28% |
45% |
29 |
58% |
|
Region 5 |
36 |
25% |
53% |
30 |
85% |
|
Region 6 |
38 |
18% |
40% |
29 |
79% |
|
Region 7 |
24 |
4% |
63% |
16 |
81% |
|
Region 8 |
24 |
21% |
58% |
29 |
66% |
|
Region 9 |
31 |
23% |
42% |
32 |
72% |
|
Region 10 |
39 |
39% |
41% |
30 |
67% |
* NOTE: &147;N size&148; refers to the number of Reviewers responding to the question.
Chart 30a: [Resource Agency] Invited Our Participation In Key Meetings &151; Transportation
|
|
2006 N Size |
2006 Somewhat Agree |
2006 Strongly Agree |
2003 N Size |
2003 %4s and %5s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Region 1 |
40 |
28% |
33% |
13 |
61% |
|
Region 2 |
20 |
20% |
30% |
19 |
32% |
|
Region 3 |
43 |
49% |
16% |
22 |
54% |
|
Region 4 |
53 |
25% |
43% |
27 |
63% |
|
Region 5 |
25 |
21% |
48% |
22 |
59% |
|
Region 6 |
39 |
21% |
36% |
31 |
75% |
|
Region 7 |
14 |
14% |
29% |
17 |
53% |
|
Region 8 |
27 |
22% |
48% |
24 |
58% |
|
Region 9 |
36 |
28% |
14% |
37 |
40% |
|
Region 10 |
37 |
27% |
16% |
16 |
44% |
* NOTE: &147;N size&148; refers to the number of Reviewers responding to the question.
Invited Our Participation in Key Meetings___________________________________
Resource: Large changes of more than 10% were seen among Resource Reviewers in Regions 2, 4, 6, 7, 8, and 10. Decreases in the top two box responses were seen in Region 6 (from 79% to 58% top two box, a 21-point decline) and Region 7 (from 81% to 67% top two box, a 14-point decline). Increases in the top two box responses were seen in Region 2 (from 54% to 69% top two box, a 15-point increase), Region 4 (from 58% to 73% top two box, a 15-point increase), Region 8 (from 66% to 79% top two box, a 13-point increase), and Region 10 (from 67% to 80% top two box, a 13-point increase). Overall, Regions 1, 3, and 10 Resource Reviewers gave the highest top two box score with 80% saying their sister agency: Invited our participation in key meetings.
Transportation: Large changes of more than 10% were seen among Transportation Reviewers in Regions 2, 3, 6, and 8. Decreases in the top two box responses were seen in Region 6 (from 75% to 57% top two box, an 18-point decline). Increases in the top two box responses were seen in Region 2 (from 32% to 50% top two box, an 18-point increase), Region 3 (from 54% to 65% top two box, an 11-point increase), and Region 8 (from 58% to 70% top two box, a 12-point increase). Overall, Region 8 Transportation Reviewers gave the highest top two box score with 70% saying their sister agency: Invited our participation in key meetings.
Summary: Overall, Resource Reviewers indicated higher levels of agreement to Invited our participation in key meetings than their sister agency Transportation Reviewers. The most divergent regions were 1, 4, 7, 8, and 9. Region 1: 61% of Transportation Reviewers indicated some level agreement while 80% of Resource Reviewers within this region indicated some level of agreement. Region 2: 50% of Transportation Reviewers indicated some level agreement vs. 69% of Resource Reviewers. Region 3: 65% of Transportation Reviewers indicated some level agreement vs. 80% of Resource Reviewers. Region 5: 69% of Transportation Reviewers indicated some level agreement vs. 78% of Resource Reviewers. Region 7: 43% of Transportation Reviewers indicated some level of agreement vs. 67% of Resource Reviewers. Region 9: 42% of Transportation Reviewers indicated some level of agreement vs. 65% of Resource Reviewers. Region 10: 43% of Transportation Reviewers indicated some level of agreement vs. 80% of Resource Reviewers.
Chart 31: [Transportation Agency] Kept Us Informed of Their Progress &151; Resource
|
|
2006 N Size |
2006 Somewhat Agree |
2006 Strongly Agree |
2003 N Size |
2003 %4s and %5s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Region 1 |
35 |
49% |
23% |
20 |
70% |
|
Region 2 |
16 |
38% |
31% |
11 |
30% |
|
Region 3 |
46 |
54% |
24% |
31 |
67% |
|
Region 4 |
40 |
28% |
30% |
30 |
53% |
|
Region 5 |
36 |
30% |
39% |
29 |
58% |
|
Region 6 |
40 |
25% |
30% |
32 |
63% |
|
Region 7 |
24 |
13% |
46% |
19 |
61% |
|
Region 8 |
26 |
39% |
27% |
28 |
57% |
|
Region 9 |
33 |
27% |
15% |
36 |
53% |
|
Region 10 |
40 |
30% |
28% |
31 |
61% |
* NOTE: &147;N size&148; refers to the number of Reviewers responding to the question.
Chart 31a: [Resource Agency] Kept Us Informed Of Their Progress &151; Transportation
|
|
2006 N Size |
2006 Somewhat Agree |
2006 Strongly Agree |
2003 N Size |
2003 %4s and %5s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Region 1 |
45 |
29% |
13% |
23 |
52% |
|
Region 2 |
36 |
39% |
8% |
23 |
34% |
|
Region 3 |
52 |
39% |
14% |
35 |
38% |
|
Region 4 |
64 |
27% |
27% |
35 |
40% |
|
Region 5 |
40 |
22% |
24% |
30 |
36% |
|
Region 6 |
52 |
25% |
25% |
44 |
52% |
|
Region 7 |
21 |
14% |
24% |
24 |
38% |
|
Region 8 |
47 |
19% |
34% |
33 |
36% |
|
Region 9 |
57 |
25% |
9% |
56 |
30% |
|
Region 10 |
51 |
22% |
8% |
37 |
57% |
* NOTE: &147;N size&148; refers to the number of Reviewers responding to the question.
Kept Us Informed of Their Progress_________________________________________
Resource: Large changes of more than 10% were seen among Resource Reviewers in Regions 2, 3, 5, and 9. Decreases in the top two box responses were seen in Region 9 (from 53% to 42% top two box, an 11-point decline). Increases in the top two box responses were seen in Region 2 (from 30% to 69% top two box, a 39-point increase), Region 3 (from 67% to 78% top two box, an 11-point increase), and Region 5 (from 58% to 69% top two box, a 11-point increase). Overall, Region 3, Resource Reviewers gave the highest top two box score with 78% saying their sister agency: Kept us informed of their progress.
Transportation: Large changes of more than 10% were seen among Transportation Reviewers in Regions 2, 3, 4, 8, and 10. Decreases in the top two box responses were seen in Region 10 (from 57% to 30% top two box, a 27-point decline). Increases in the top two box responses were seen in Region 2 (from 34% to 47% top two box, a 13-point increase), Region 3 (from 38% to 53% top two box, a 15-point increase), and Region 8 (from 36% to 53% top two box, a 17-point increase). Overall, Region 4 Transportation Reviewers gave the highest top two box score with 54% saying their sister agency: Kept us informed of their progress.
Summary: Overall, Resource Reviewers indicated higher levels of agreement with kept us informed of their progress than their sister agency Transportation Reviewers. All regions except 4 and 9 were more than 10 points divergent between Resource and Transportation Reviewers.
Chart 32: [Transportation Agency] Was Open And Honest With Us &151; Resource
|
|
2006 N Size |
2006 Somewhat Agree |
2006 Strongly Agree |
2003 N Size |
2003 %4s and %5s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Region 1 |
34 |
35% |
27% |
20 |
85% |
|
Region 2 |
14 |
21% |
50% |
11 |
64% |
|
Region 3 |
46 |
35% |
37% |
31 |
77% |
|
Region 4 |
40 |
40% |
35% |
33 |
78% |
|
Region 5 |
34 |
37% |
38% |
32 |
72% |
|
Region 6 |
41 |
27% |
49% |
33 |
78% |
|
Region 7 |
24 |
25% |
50% |
20 |
75% |
|
Region 8 |
27 |
33% |
52% |
29 |
83% |
|
Region 9 |
34 |
21% |
41% |
35 |
77% |
|
Region 10 |
41 |
29% |
29% |
30 |
70% |
· NOTE: &147;N size&148; refers to the number of Reviewers responding to the question.
Chart 32a: [Resource Agency] Was Open And Honest With Us &151; Transportation
|
|
2006 N Size |
2006 Somewhat Agree |
2006 Strongly Agree |
2003 N Size |
2003 %4s and %5s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Region 1 |
54 |
32% |
32% |
23 |
79% |
|
Region 2 |
36 |
42% |
36% |
23 |
65% |
|
Region 3 |
55 |
42% |
33% |
37 |
67% |
|
Region 4 |
68 |
35% |
46% |
41 |
80% |
|
Region 5 |
44 |
36% |
51% |
35 |
83% |
|
Region 6 |
59 |
37% |
44% |
51 |
77% |
|
Region 7 |
23 |
39% |
39% |
29 |
87% |
|
Region 8 |
50 |
24% |
54% |
45 |
74% |
|
Region 9 |
56 |
34% |
20% |
57 |
72% |
|
Region 10 |
55 |
35% |
33% |
38 |
84% |
* NOTE: &147;N size&148; refers to the number of Reviewers responding to the question.
Was Open and Honest With Us_____________________________________________
Resource: Large changes of more than 10% were seen among Resource Reviewers in Regions 1, 9, and 10. Decreases in the top two box responses were seen in Region 1 (from 85% to 62% top two box, a 23-point decline), Region 9 (from 77% to 62% top two box, a 15-point decline), and Region 10 (from 70% to 58% top two box, a 12-point decline). Overall, Region 8 Resource Reviewers gave the highest top two box score with 85% saying their sister agency: was open and honest with us.
Transportation: Large changes of more than 10% were seen among Transportation Reviewers in Regions 1, 2, 9, and 10. Decreases in the top two box responses were seen in Region 1 (from 79% to 64% top two box, a 15-point decline), Region 9 (from 72% to 54% top two box, an 18-point decline), and Region 10 (from 84% to 68% top two box, a 16-point decline). Increases in the top two box responses were seen in Region 2 (from 65% to 78% top two box, a 13-point increase). Overall, Region 5 Transportation Reviewers gave the highest top two box score with 87% saying their sister agency: was open and honest with us.
Summary: Overall, there were no substantial differences between Resource and Transportation Reviewers when rating their sister agency was open and honest with us.
Chart 33: [Transportation Agency] Was Open To Our Suggestions Or Alternatives &151; Resource
|
|
2006 N Size |
2006 Somewhat Agree |
2006 Strongly Agree |
2003 N Size |
2003 %4s and %5s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Region 1 |
33 |
30% |
21% |
20 |
70% |
|
Region 2 |
16 |
13% |
44% |
11 |
54% |
|
Region 3 |
46 |
35% |
28% |
31 |
74% |
|
Region 4 |
39 |
51% |
23% |
30 |
63% |
|
Region 5 |
35 |
31% |
33% |
32 |
61% |
|
Region 6 |
40 |
30% |
28% |
30 |
70% |
|
Region 7 |
24 |
29% |
38% |
19 |
68% |
|
Region 8 |
25 |
24% |
44% |
29 |
49% |
|
Region 9 |
34 |
27% |
32% |
34 |
58% |
|
Region 10 |
41 |
34% |
17% |
31 |
52% |
* NOTE: &147;N size&148; refers to the number of Reviewers responding to the question.
Chart 33a: [Resource Agency] Was Open To Our Suggestions Or Alternatives &151;Transportation
|
|
2006 N Size |
2006 Somewhat Agree |
2006 Strongly Agree |
2003 N Size |
2003 %4s and %5s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Region 1 |
51 |
28% |
18% |
19 |
59% |
|
Region 2 |
34 |
35% |
27% |
10 |
56% |
|
Region 3 |
51 |
37% |
29% |
29 |
39% |
|
Region 4 |
68 |
43% |
22% |
29 |
68% |
|
Region 5 |
42 |
31% |
48% |
30 |
71% |
|
Region 6 |
58 |
40% |
38% |
28 |
76% |
|
Region 7 |
22 |
27% |
32% |
20 |
63% |
|
Region 8 |
48 |
23% |
35% |
19 |
55% |
|
Region 9 |
55 |
29% |
20% |
31 |
53% |
|
Region 10 |
52 |
31% |
25% |
31 |
77% |
* NOTE: &147;N size&148; refers to the number of Reviewers responding to the question.
Was Open to Our Suggestions or Alternatives_________________________________
Resource: Large changes of more than 10% were seen among Resource Reviewers in Regions 1, 3, 4, 6, and 8. Decreases in the top two box responses were seen in Region 1 (from 70% to 51% top two box, a 19-point decline), Region 3 (from 74% to 63% top two box, an 11-point decline), and Region 6 (from 70% to 58% top two box, a 12-point decline). Increases in the top two box responses were seen in Region 4 (from 63% to 74% top two box, an 11-point increase) and Region 8 (from 49% to 68% top two box, a 19-point increase). Overall, Region 4, Resource Reviewers gave the highest top two box score with 74% saying their sister agency: Was open to our suggestions or alternatives.
Transportation: Large changes of more than 10% were seen among Transportation Reviewers in Regions 1, 3, and 10. Decreases in the top two box responses were seen in Region 1 (from 59% to 46% top two box, a 13-point decline) and Region 10 (from 77% to 56% top two box, a 21-point decline). Increases in the top two box responses were seen in Region 3 (from 39% to 66% top two box, a 27-point increase). Overall, Region 5 Transportation Reviewers gave the highest top two box score with 79% saying their sister agency: Was open to our suggestions or alternatives.
Summary: Overall, Resource Reviewers indicated higher levels of agreement with agency was open to our suggestions or alternatives than their sister agency Transportation Reviewers. The most divergent regions were Regions 5, 6, 8, and 9. Region 5: 79% of Transportation Reviewers indicated some level agreement vs. 64% of Resource Reviewers. Region 6: 78% of Transportation Reviewers indicated some level agreement vs. 58% of Resource Reviewers. Region 8: 58% of Transportation Reviewers indicated some level agreement vs. 68% of Resource Reviewers. Region 9: 49% of Transportation Reviewers indicated some level agreement vs. 59% of Resource Reviewers.
Chart 34: [Transportation Agency] Gave Reasonable Suggestions Or Alternatives &151; Resource
|
|
2006 N Size |
2006 Somewhat Agree |
2006 Strongly Agree |
2003 N Size |
2003 %4s and %5s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Region 1 |
34 |
41% |
15% |
19 |
68% |
|
Region 2 |
16 |
38% |
31% |
10 |
40% |
|
Region 3 |
45 |
40% |
29% |
29 |
79% |
|
Region 4 |
40 |
53% |
28% |
29 |
65% |
|
Region 5 |
34 |
37% |
29% |
30 |
47% |
|
Region 6 |
38 |
32% |
32% |
28 |
50% |
|
Region 7 |
23 |
35% |
39% |
20 |
80% |
|
Region 8 |
26 |
50% |
15% |
29 |
48% |
|
Region 9 |
34 |
18% |
32% |
31 |
52% |
|
Region 10 |
41 |
20% |
24% |
31 |
51% |
* NOTE: &147;N size&148; refers to the number of Reviewers responding to the question.
Chart 34a: [Resource Agency] Gave Reasonable Suggestions Or Alternatives &151;Transportation
|
|
2006 N Size |
2006 Somewhat Agree |
2006 Strongly Agree |
2003 N Size |
2003 %4s and %5s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Region 1 |
52 |
28% |
19% |
22 |
55% |
|
Region 2 |
32 |
16% |
25% |
23 |
44% |
|
Region 3 |
48 |
42% |
21% |
36 |
50% |
|
Region 4 |
66 |
36% |
23% |
38 |
67% |
|
Region 5 |
42 |
44% |
26% |
35 |
56% |
|
Region 6 |
54 |
22% |
39% |
45 |
66% |
|
Region 7 |
20 |
10% |
30% |
26 |
54% |
|
Region 8 |
48 |
29% |
25% |
42 |
48% |
|
Region 9 |
53 |
34% |
17% |
56 |
43% |
|
Region 10 |
52 |
31% |
15% |
38 |
49% |
* NOTE: &147;N size&148; refers to the number of Reviewers responding to the question.
Gave Reasonable Suggestions or Alternatives_________________________________
Resource: Large changes of more than 10% were seen among Resource Reviewers in Regions 1, 2, 4, 5, 6, and 8. Decreases in the top two box responses was seen in Region 1 (from 68% to 56% top two box, a 12-point decline). Increases in the top two box responses were seen in Region 2 (from 40% to 69% top two box, a 29-point increase), Region 4 (from 65% to 81% top two box, a 16-point increase), Region 5 (from 47% to 66% top two box, a 19-point increase), Region 6 (from 50% to 64% top two box, a 14-point increase), and Region 8 (from 48% to 65% top two box, a 17-point increase). Overall, Region 4, Resource Reviewers gave the highest top two box score with 81% saying their sister agency: Gave reasonable suggestions or alternatives.
Transportation: Large changes of more than 10% were seen among Transportation Reviewers in Regions 3, 5, and 7. Decreases in the top two box responses were seen in Region 7 (from 54% to 40% top two box, a 14-point decline). Increases in the top two box responses were seen in Region 3 (from 50% to 63% top two box, a 13-point increase) and Region 5 (from 56% to 70% top two box, a 14-point increase). Overall, Region 5 Transportation Reviewers gave the highest top two box score with 70% saying their sister agency: Gave reasonable suggestions or alternatives.
Summary: Overall, Resource Reviewers indicated higher levels of agreement with gave reasonable suggestions or alternatives than their sister agency Transportation Reviewers. The most divergent regions were Regions 2, 4, 7, 8, and 9. Region 2: 41% of Transportation Reviewers indicated some level agreement vs. 69% of Resource Reviewers. Region 4: 59% of Transportation Reviewers indicated some level agreement vs. 81% of Resource Reviewers. Region 7: 40% of Transportation Reviewers indicated some level agreement vs. 74% of Resource Reviewers. Region 8: 54% of Transportation Reviewers indicated some level agreement vs. 65% of Resource Reviewers.
Chart 35: [Transportation Agency] Gave Clear Explanations If They Did Not Agree With Our Recommendations &151; Resource
|
|
2006 N Size |
2006 Somewhat Agree |
2006 Strongly Agree |
2003 N Size |
2003 %4s and %5s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Region 1 |
32 |
44% |
19% |
23 |
72% |
|
Region 2 |
14 |
36% |
43% |
22 |
44% |
|
Region 3 |
40 |
40% |
20% |
38 |
65% |
|
Region 4 |
35 |
49% |
23% |
39 |
50% |
|
Region 5 |
27 |
36% |
19% |
34 |
64% |
|
Region 6 |
34 |
41% |
18% |
51 |
64% |
|
Region 7 |
21 |
19% |
43% |
27 |
62% |
|
Region 8 |
23 |
30% |
26% |
47 |
61% |
|
Region 9 |
30 |
37% |
13% |
56 |
52% |
|
Region 10 |
40 |
40% |
18% |
40 |
54% |
* NOTE: &147;N size&148; refers to the number of Reviewers responding to the question.
Chart 35a: [Resource Agency] Gave Clear Explanations If They Did Not Agree With Our Recommendations &151; Transportation
|
|
2006 N Size |
2006 Somewhat Agree |
2006 Strongly Agree |
2003 N Size |
2003 %4s and %5s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Region 1 |
49 |
27% |
22% |
21 |
62% |
|
Region 2 |
30 |
40% |
13% |
17 |
80% |
|
Region 3 |
48 |
50% |
15% |
34 |
62% |
|
Region 4 |
58 |
29% |
28% |
37 |
67% |
|
Region 5 |
36 |
56% |
25% |
29 |
59% |
|
Region 6 |
48 |
27% |
38% |
39 |
54% |
|
Region 7 |
15 |
27% |
13% |
24 |
67% |
|
Region 8 |
44 |
32% |
30% |
35 |
57% |
|
Region 9 |
48 |
33% |
6% |
52 |
52% |
|
Region 10 |
43 |
33% |
7% |
32 |
63% |
* NOTE: &147;N size&148; refers to the number of Reviewers responding to the question.
Gave Clear Explanations if They Did Not Agree With Our Recommendations______
Resource: Large changes of more than 10% were seen among Resource Reviewers in Regions 2 and 4. Increases in the top two box responses were seen in Region 2 (from 44% to 79% top two box, a 35-point increase) and Region 4 (from 50% to 72% top two box, a 22-point increase). Overall, Region 2, Resource Reviewers gave the highest top two box score with 79% saying their sister agency: Gave clear explanation if they did not agree with our recommendations.
Transportation: Large changes of more than 10% were seen among Transportation Reviewers in Regions 1, 2, 5, 6, 7, 9, and 10. Decreases in the top two box responses were seen in Region 1 (from 62% to 49% top two box, a 13-point decline), Region 2 (from 80% to 53% top two box, a 27-point decline), Region 7 (from 67% to 40% top two box, a 27-point decline), Region 9 (from 52% to 39% top two box, a 13-point decline), and Region 10 (from 63% to 40% top two box, a 23-point decline). Increases in the top two box responses were seen in Region 5 (from 59% to 81% top two box, a 22-point increase) and Region 6 (from 54% to 65% top two box, an 11-point increase). Overall, Region 5 Transportation Reviewers gave the highest top two box score with 81% saying their sister agency: Gave clear explanation if they did not agree with our recommendations.
Summary: Overall, Resource Reviewers indicated higher levels of agreement with gave clear explanation if they did not agree with our recommendations than their sister agency Transportation Reviewers. The most divergent regions were Regions 1, 2, 5, 7, 9, and 10. Region 1: 49% of Transportation Reviewers indicated some level agreement vs. 63% of Resource Reviewers. Region 2: 53% of Transportation Reviewers indicated some level agreement vs. 79% of Resource Reviewers. Region 5: 81% of Transportation Reviewers indicated some level agreement vs. 55% of Resource Reviewers. Region 7: 40% of Transportation Reviewers indicated some level agreement vs. 62% of Resource Reviewers. Region 9: 39% of Transportation Reviewers indicated some level agreement vs. 50% of Resource Reviewers. Region 10: 40% of Transportation Reviewers indicated some level agreement vs. 58% of Resource Reviewers.
Chart 36: [Transportation Agency] Was Willing To Compromise &151; Resource
|
|
2006 N Size |
2006 Somewhat Agree |
2006 Strongly Agree |
2003 N Size |
2003 %4s and %5s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Region 1 |
33 |
30% |
9% |
19 |
52% |
|
Region 2 |
14 |
36% |
21% |
10 |
40% |
|
Region 3 |
44 |
41% |
25% |
25 |
44% |
|
Region 4 |
36 |
56% |
17% |
30 |
61% |
|
Region 5 |
28 |
31% |
26% |
29 |
66% |
|
Region 6 |
38 |
34% |
21% |
28 |
55% |
|
Region 7 |
22 |
18% |
41% |
16 |
64% |
|
Region 8 |
26 |
39% |
19% |
27 |
50% |
|
Region 9 |
30 |
30% |
10% |
31 |
38% |
|
Region 10 |
38 |
29% |
21% |
30 |
51% |
* NOTE: &147;N size&148; refers to the number of Reviewers responding to the question.
Chart 36a: [Resource Agency] Was Willing To Compromise &151; Transportation
|
|
2006 N Size |
2006 Somewhat Agree |
2006 Strongly Agree |
2003 N Size |
2003 %4s and %5s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Region 1 |
52 |
33% |
10% |
21 |
52% |
|
Region 2 |
31 |
29% |
7% |
20 |
40% |
|
Region 3 |
47 |
38% |
15% |
34 |
44% |
|
Region 4 |
57 |
26% |
21% |
36 |
61% |
|
Region 5 |
35 |
50% |
29% |
32 |
66% |
|
Region 6 |
50 |
30% |
30% |
40 |
55% |
|
Region 7 |
18 |
28% |
17% |
22 |
64% |
|
Region 8 |
49 |
25% |
25% |
36 |
50% |
|
Region 9 |
48 |
27% |
6% |
50 |
48% |
|
Region 10 |
48 |
31% |
8% |
39 |
51% |
* NOTE: &147;N size&148; refers to the number of Reviewers responding to the question.
Was Willing to Compromise_______________________________________________
Resource: Large changes of more than 10% were seen among Resource Reviewers in Regions 1, 2, 3, and 4. Decreases in the top two box responses were seen in Region 1 (from 52% to 39% top two box, a 13-point decrease). Increases in the top two box responses were seen in Region 2 (from 40% to 57% top two box, a 17-point increase), Region 3 (from 44% to 66% top two box, a 22-point increase), and Region 4 (from 61% to 73% top two box, a 12-point increase). Overall, Region 4, Resource Reviewers gave the highest top two box score with 73% saying their sister agency: Was willing to compromise.
Transportation: Large changes of more than 10% were seen among Transportation Reviewers in Regions 4, 7, 9, and 10. Decreases in the top two box responses were seen in Region 4 (from 61% to 47% top two box, a 14-point decline), Region 7 (from 64% to 45% top two box, a 19-point decline), Region 9 (from 48% to 33% top two box, a 15-point decline), and Region 10 (from 51% to 39% top two box, a 12-point decline). Overall, Region 5 Transportation Reviewers gave the highest top two box score with 79% saying their sister agency: Was willing to compromise.
Summary: Overall, Resource Reviewers indicated higher levels of agreement with was willing to compromise than their sister agency Transportation Reviewers. The most divergent regions were Regions 2, 3, 4, 7, and 10. Region 2: 36% of Transportation Reviewers indicated some level agreement vs. 57% of Resource Reviewers. Region 3: 53% of Transportation Reviewers indicated some level agreement vs. 66% of Resource Reviewers. Region 4: 47% of Transportation Reviewers indicated some level agreement vs. 73% of Resource Reviewers. Region 7: 45% of Transportation Reviewers indicated some level agreement vs. 59% of Resource Reviewers. Region 10: 39% of Transportation Reviewers indicated some level agreement vs. 50% of Resource Reviewers.
Chart 37: [Transportation Agency] Had Adequate Participation At Key Meetings &151; Resource
|
|
2006 N Size |
2006 Somewhat Agree |
2006 Strongly Agree |
2003 N Size |
2003 %4s and %5s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Region 1 |
33 |
36% |
46% |
19 |
95% |
|
Region 2 |
16 |
13% |
63% |
9 |
66% |
|
Region 3 |
44 |
32% |
59% |
29 |
90% |
|
Region 4 |
34 |
41% |
35% |
27 |
78% |
|
Region 5 |
33 |
27% |
59% |
27 |
93% |
|
Region 6 |
36 |
28% |
50% |
32 |
78% |
|
Region 7 |
21 |
14% |
67% |
17 |
90% |
|
Region 8 |
22 |
41% |
41% |
26 |
85% |
|
Region 9 |
27 |
26% |
56% |
28 |
75% |
|
Region 10 |
37 |
27% |
51% |
27 |
78% |
* NOTE: &147;N size&148; refers to the number of Reviewers responding to the question.
Chart 37a: [Resource Agency] Had Adequate Participation At Key Meetings &151; Transportation
|
|
2006 N Size |
2006 Somewhat Agree |
2006 Strongly Agree |
2003 N Size |
2003 %4s and %5s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Region 1 |
53 |
34% |
28% |
21 |
81% |
|
Region 2 |
33 |
36% |
33% |
19 |
37% |
|
Region 3 |
47 |
40% |
36% |
28 |
64% |
|
Region 4 |
63 |
37% |
40% |
37 |
73% |
|
Region 5 |
40 |
25% |
53% |
28 |
67% |
|
Region 6 |
51 |
31% |
35% |
46 |
74% |
|
Region 7 |
19 |
37% |
26% |
23 |
78% |
|
Region 8 |
47 |
26% |
38% |
37 |
62% |
|
Region 9 |
44 |
39% |
16% |
47 |
44% |
|
Region 10 |
51 |
27% |
24% |
37 |
73% |
* NOTE: &147;N size&148; refers to the number of Reviewers responding to the question.
Had Adequate Participation at Key Meetings_________________________________
Resource: Large changes of more than 10% were seen among Resource Reviewers in Region 1. Decreases in the top two box responses were seen in Region 1 (from 95% to 82% top two box, a 13-point decrease). Overall, Region 3, Resource Reviewers gave the highest top two box score with 91% saying their sister agency: Had adequate participation at key meetings.
Transportation: Large changes of more than 10% were seen among Transportation Reviewers in Regions 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 9, and 10. Decreases in the top two box responses were seen in Region 1 (from 81% to 62% top two box, a 19-point decline), Region 7 (from 78% to 63% top two box, a 15-point decline), and Region 10 (from 73% to 61% top two box, a 12-point decline). Increases in the top two box responses were seen in Region 2 (from 37% to 69% top two box, a 32-point increase), Region 3 (from 64% to 76% top two box, a 12-point increase), Region 5 (from 67% to 79% top two box, a 12-point increase), and Region 9 (from 44% to 55% top two box, an 11-point increase). Overall, Region 5 Transportation Reviewers gave the highest top two box score with 78% saying their sister agency: Had adequate participation at key meetings.
Summary: Overall, Resource Reviewers indicated higher levels of agreement with had adequate participation at key meetings than their sister agency Transportation Reviewers. The most divergent regions were Regions 1, 3, 6, 7, 8, 9, and 10. Region 1: 62% of Transportation Reviewers indicated some level agreement vs. 82% of Resource Reviewers. Region 3: 76% of Transportation Reviewers indicated some level agreement vs. 91% of Resource Reviewers. Region 6: 66% of Transportation Reviewers indicated some level agreement vs. 78% of Resource Reviewers. Region 7: 63% of Transportation Reviewers indicated some level agreement vs. 81% of Resource Reviewers. Region 9: 55% of Transportation Reviewers indicated some level agreement vs. 82% of Resource Reviewers. Region 10: 61% of Transportation Reviewers indicated some level agreement vs. 78% of Resource Reviewers.
Chart 38: Overall, There Was A Sufficient Level Of Communication Between The Two Agencies On This Project &151; Resource
|
|
2006 N Size |
2006 Somewhat Agree |
2006 Strongly Agree |
2003 N Size |
2003 %4s and %5s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Region 1 |
35 |
46% |
23% |
20 |
80% |
|
Region 2 |
16 |
31% |
44% |
11 |
45% |
|
Region 3 |
47 |
40% |
32% |
31 |
81% |
|
Region 4 |
40 |
38% |
33% |
34 |
76% |
|
Region 5 |
35 |
28% |
47% |
32 |
76% |
|
Region 6 |
42 |
29% |
38% |
33 |
69% |
|
Region 7 |
24 |
25% |
50% |
21 |
91% |
|
Region 8 |
27 |
48% |
30% |
30 |
60% |
|
Region 9 |
34 |
35% |
27% |
37 |
59% |
|
Region 10 |
41 |
34% |
24% |
32 |
65% |
* NOTE: &147;N size&148; refers to the number of Reviewers responding to the question.
Chart 38a: Overall, There Was A Sufficient Level Of Communication Between The Two Agencies On This Project &151; Transportation
|
|
2006 N Size |
2006 Somewhat Agree |
2006 Strongly Agree |
2003 N Size |
2003 %4s and %5s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Region 1 |
55 |
33% |
26% |
23 |
66% |
|
Region 2 |
38 |
42% |
24% |
23 |
65% |
|
Region 3 |
56 |
41% |
38% |
39 |
64% |
|
Region 4 |
69 |
44% |
35% |
41 |
74% |
|
Region 5 |
46 |
37% |
45% |
36 |
75% |
|
Region 6 |
65 |
34% |
39% |
52 |
67% |
|
Region 7 |
23 |
30% |
26% |
29 |
62% |
|
Region 8 |
53 |
19% |
47% |
47 |
66% |
|
Region 9 |
64 |
27% |
20% |
60 |
54% |
|
Region 10 |
56 |
30% |
25% |
40 |
78% |
* NOTE: &147;N size&148; refers to the number of Reviewers responding to the question.
Overall, There Was a Sufficient Amount of Communication Between the
Two Agencies on This Project______________________________________________
Resource: Large changes of more than 10% were seen among Resource Reviewers in Regions 2, 7, and 8. Decreases in the top two box responses were seen in Region 7 (from 91% to 75% top two box, a 16-point decrease). Increases in the top two box responses were seen in Region 2 (from 45% to 75% top two box, a 30-point increase) and Region 8 (from 60% to 78% top two box, an 18-point increase). Overall, Region 8, Resource Reviewers gave the highest top two box score with 78% saying their sister agency: Overall, there was sufficient level of communication between the two agencies on this project.
Transportation: Large changes of more than 10% were seen among Transportation Reviewers in Regions 3 and 10. Decreases in the top two box responses were seen in Region 10 (from 78% to 55% top two box, a 23-point decline. Increases in the top two box responses were seen in Region 3 (from 64% to 79% top two box, a 15-point increase. Overall, Region 5 Transportation Reviewers gave the highest top two box score with 82% saying their sister agency: Overall, there was sufficient level of communication between the two agencies on this project.
Summary: Overall, Resource Reviewers indicated higher levels of agreement with overall, there was sufficient level of communication between the two agencies on this project than their sister agency Transportation Reviewers. The most divergent regions were Regions 1, 7, 8, and 9. Region 1: 58% of Transportation Reviewers indicated some level agreement vs. 69% of Resource Reviewers. Region 7: 56% of Transportation Reviewers indicated some level agreement vs. 75% of Resource Reviewers. Region 8: 66% of Transportation Reviewers indicated some level agreement vs. 78% of Resource Reviewers. Region 9: 47% of Transportation Reviewers indicated some level agreement vs. 61% of Resource Reviewers.
TYPE OF PROJECT AND COMMUNICATION
There were also differences seen in communication based on the type of project. The project categories asked included:
· Environmental Impact Statement (EIS )
· Environmental Assessment &151; Finding of No Significant Impact (EA FONSI )
· Categorical Exclusion (CE)
· Programmatic Agreement (PA) &151; However, there were not enough completes in this area to provide any analysis
Chart 39: EIS Communication Transportation vs. Resource
|
|
Transportation % 5 |
Resource %5 |
|---|---|---|
|
Overall, there was sufficient level of communication between the two agencies on the project |
29% |
33% |
|
Had adequate participation at key meetings |
29% |
52% |
|
Was willing to compromise |
17% |
17% |
|
Gave clear explanations if they did not agree with our recommencations |
19% |
17% |
|
Gave reasonable suggestions or alternatives |
19% |
23% |
|
Was open to our suggestions or alternatives |
23% |
24% |
|
Was open and honest with us |
34% |
33% |
|
Kept us informed of their progress |
17% |
27% |
|
Invited our participation in key meetings |
34% |
48% |
|
Respondend in a timely way to our requests |
25% |
25% |
|
Involved us early on in the process |
N/A |
53% |
Chart 40: EA FONSI Communication Transportation vs. Resource
|
|
Transportation % 5 |
Resource %5 |
|---|---|---|
|
Overall, there was sufficient level of communication between the two agencies on the project |
26% |
41% |
|
Had adequate participation at key meetings |
31% |
58% |
|
Was willing to compromise |
9% |
33% |
|
Gave clear explanations if they did not agree with our recommencations |
18% |
34% |
|
Gave reasonable suggestions or alternatives |
21% |
37% |
|
Was open to our suggestions or alternatives |
24% |
37% |
|
Was open and honest with us |
35% |
49% |
|
Kept us informed of their progress |
17% |
35% |
|
Invited our participation in key meetings |
27% |
51% |
|
Respondend in a timely way to our requests |
28% |
28% |
|
Involved us early on in the process |
N/A |
42% |
Chart 41: CE Communication Transportation vs. Resource
|
|
Transportation % 5 |
Resource %5 |
|---|---|---|
|
Overall, there was sufficient level of communication between the two agencies on the project |
42% |
22% |
|
Had adequate participation at key meetings |
41% |
39% |
|
Was willing to compromise |
24% |
9% |
|
Gave clear explanations if they did not agree with our recommencations |
23% |
10% |
|
Gave reasonable suggestions or alternatives |
30% |
20% |
|
Was open to our suggestions or alternatives |
37% |
26% |
|
Was open and honest with us |
45% |
44% |
|
Kept us informed of their progress |
21% |
20% |
|
Invited our participation in key meetings |
31% |
50% |
|
Respondend in a timely way to our requests |
36% |
36% |
|
Involved us early on in the process |
N/A |
39% |
Summary: Nearly half of Transportation and Resource Reviewers involved in a EA FONSI and CE projects strongly agreed with the statement: Were open and honest with us; whereas only a third of reviewers on EIS projects strongly agreed with the same statement. Another interesting finding was that whereas only 39% of Resource Reviewers involved in CE projects strongly agree with the statement: The Other Agency Had Adequate Participation in Key Meetings, 58% of EIS project Resource Reviewers and 52% of EA FONSI project Resource Reviewers strongly agreed that: The Other Agency Had Adequate Participation in Key Meetings. Finally, the feeling that Overall There Was a Sufficient Level of Communication was higher for Resource Reviewers involved with EIS and EA FONSI projects, 33% and 41%, respectively, than that of Transportation Reviewers, 29% and 26%, respectively; whereas with CE projects the opposite was found. Only 22% of Resource Reviewers strongly agreed that Overall There Was a Sufficient Level of Communication and 42% of Transportation Reviewers strongly agreed with the same statement.