Respondents were asked for their overall general assessment of the sister agencies with which they worked. Transportation Reviewers were asked general questions about the Resource agencies and Resource Reviewers were asked general questions about Transportation agencies. The following questions comprised the general assessment questions for both 2003 and 2006:
1. Understands your agency&146;s mission.
2. Cares about your agency&146;s mission.
3. Is committed to doing quality work.
4. Has competent staff.
5. There is a sufficient level of trust between your two agencies.
6. Is committed to making the environmental review process a timely one while ensuring environmentally sound projects.
7. Is willing to compromise.
8. There is a sufficient level of communication between your two agencies.
9. Is committed to protecting the environment. (Resource only)
Is committed to improving the environment. (Asked in 2003, Resource only)
10. Is committed to Transportation improvements. (Transportation only)
Comparing data received in 2003 with data received this year, an evaluation of the overall general perception between agencies, by both Resource and Transportation Reviewers can be estimated. In essence, the overall general perception between agencies, by Resource Reviewers was higher than that of Transportation Reviewers. Other items of interest include:
· The overall, general perception of sister agencies in one region for one group (i.e., Resource, Region 1) did not necessarily reflect the overall, general perception of sister agencies in that region by the other group (Transportation, Region 1).
· Among Resource Reviewers, there was no one region that rated the general perceptions of their sister agencies higher than other regions; while Transportation Reviewers in Regions 5 rated their general perceptions of sister agencies higher than other Transportation Reviewers.
· The largest change over 2003 occurred with Transportation Reviewers in Region 3 and the question of whether their sister agency cared about their agency&146;s mission (from 15% to 51% top two box, a 36-percentage-point increase).
· The largest change over 2003 among Resource Reviewers was in Region 2 and the question of whether or not their sister agency had competent staff (from 36% to 93% top two box, a 57-percentage-point increase).
Tables 7 and 7a show the percentage of Reviewers who agreed with the survey item listed for Resource and Transportation. Specifically, the tables show what percentage of respondents who &147;Somewhat Agreed&148; as well as the percentage of respondents who &147;Strongly Agreed&148;.
Table 7: Level of Agreement on Communication With Transportation Agencies as Rated by Reviewers in Resource Agencies for 2006
|
Resource Agencies Rating Transportation Agencies on General Issues |
Somewhat Agree |
Strongly Agree |
|---|---|---|
|
Transportation Agency Understands your agency&146;s mission. |
38% |
34% |
|
Transportation Agency Cares about your agency&146;s mission. |
38% |
17% |
|
Transportation Agency Is committed to doing quality work. |
39% |
35% |
|
Transportation Agency Has competent staff. |
44% |
35% |
|
Transportation Agency There is a sufficient level of trust between your two agencies. |
35% |
22% |
|
Transportation Agency Is committed to making the environmental review process a timely one while ensuring environmentally sound projects. |
36% |
22% |
|
Transportation Agency Is willing to compromise. |
32% |
17% |
|
Transportation Agency There is a sufficient level of communication between your two agencies. |
36% |
29% |
|
Transportation Agency Is committed to protecting the environment. |
33% |
20% |
Table 7a: Level of Agreement on Communication with Resource Agencies as Rated by Reviewers in Transportation Agencies for 2006
|
Transportation Agencies Rating Communication with Resource Agencies |
Somewhat Agree |
Strongly Agree |
|---|---|---|
|
Resource Agency Understands your agency&146;s mission. |
34% |
36% |
|
Resource Agency Cares about your agency&146;s mission. |
29% |
19% |
|
Resource Agency Is committed to doing quality work. |
37% |
42% |
|
Resource Agency Has competent staff. |
39% |
34% |
|
Resource Agency There is a sufficient level of trust between your two agencies. |
29% |
26% |
|
Resource Agency Is committed to making the environmental review process a timely one while ensuring environmentally sound projects. |
32% |
12% |
|
Resource Agency Is willing to compromise. |
38% |
22% |
|
Resource Agency There is a sufficient level of communication between your two agencies. |
38% |
23% |
|
Resource Agency Is committed to Transportation improvements. |
24% |
17% |
Chart 55: Understands Your Agency&146;s Mission &151; Resource
|
|
2006 N Size |
2006 Somewhat Agree |
2006 Strongly Agree |
2003 N Size |
2003 %4s and %5s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Region 1 |
34 |
35% |
35% |
20 |
70% |
|
Region 2 |
36 |
44% |
38% |
11 |
45% |
|
Region 3 |
49 |
47% |
39% |
32 |
75% |
|
Region 4 |
38 |
37% |
34% |
33 |
69% |
|
Region 5 |
36 |
36% |
39% |
32 |
53% |
|
Region 6 |
42 |
50% |
21% |
33 |
64% |
|
Region 7 |
26 |
46% |
31% |
21 |
67% |
|
Region 8 |
27 |
37% |
33% |
30 |
40% |
|
Region 9 |
33 |
24% |
39% |
36 |
45% |
|
Region 10 |
40 |
23% |
30% |
32 |
50% |
* NOTE: &147;N size&148; refers to the number of Reviewers responding to the question.
Chart 55a: Understands Your Agency&146;s Mission &151; Transportation
|
|
2006 N Size |
2006 Somewhat Agree |
2006 Strongly Agree |
2003 N Size |
2003 %4s and %5s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Region 1 |
56 |
29% |
36% |
23 |
61% |
|
Region 2 |
38 |
32% |
29% |
24 |
54% |
|
Region 3 |
54 |
33% |
37% |
39 |
52% |
|
Region 4 |
63 |
35% |
41% |
41 |
66% |
|
Region 5 |
49 |
37% |
43% |
36 |
55% |
|
Region 6 |
64 |
39% |
30% |
52 |
58% |
|
Region 7 |
23 |
44% |
30% |
29 |
59% |
|
Region 8 |
53 |
21% |
51% |
47 |
58% |
|
Region 9 |
63 |
32% |
24% |
60 |
49% |
|
Region 10 |
54 |
41% |
35% |
40 |
58% |
* 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 2, 3, 7, 8, and 9. Increases in the top two box responses were seen in Region 2 (from 45% to 82% top two box, a 37-point increase), Region 3 (from 75% to 86% top two box, an 11-point increase), ,Region 7 (from 67% to 77% top two box, a 10-point increase), Region 8 (from 40% to 70% top two box, a 30-point increase), and Region 9 (from 45% to 65% top two box, a 20-point increase). Overall, Region 3 Resource Reviewers gave the highest top two box score with 86% saying their sister agency: Understands your agency&146;s mission.
Transportation: Large changes of more than 10% were seen among Transportation Reviewers in Regions 3, 5, 6, 7, 8, and 10. Increases in the top two box responses were seen in Region 3 (from 52% to 70% top two box, a 28-point increase), Region 5 (from 55% to 80% top two box, a 25-point increase), Region 6 (from 58% to 69% top two box, an 11-point increase), Region 7 (from 59% to 74% top two box, a 15-point increase), Region 8 (from 58% to 72% top two box, a 14-point increase), and Region 10 (from 58% to 76% top two box, an 18-point increase). Overall, Region 5 Transportation Reviewers gave the highest top two box score with 80% saying their sister agency: Understands your agency&146;s mission.
Summary: Overall, Resource Reviewers did not indicate higher levels of agreement with understands your agency&146;s mission than their sister agency Transportation Reviewers. The most divergent regions were Regions 2, 3, and 10. Region 2: 61% of Transportation Reviewers indicated some level agreement vs. 82% of Resource Reviewers. Region 3: 70% of Transportation Reviewers indicated some level agreement vs. 86% of Resource Reviewers. Region 10: 76% of Transportation Reviewers indicated some level of agreement vs. 53% of Resource Reviewers.
Chart 56: [Transportation Agency] Cares About Your Agency&146;s Mission &151; Resource
|
|
2006 N Size |
2006 Somewhat Agree |
2006 Strongly Agree |
2003 N Size |
2003 %4s and %5s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Region 1 |
34 |
38% |
15% |
20 |
70% |
|
Region 2 |
16 |
38% |
31% |
11 |
18% |
|
Region 3 |
49 |
33% |
22% |
32 |
56% |
|
Region 4 |
37 |
41% |
22% |
32 |
50% |
|
Region 5 |
33 |
52% |
18% |
28 |
32% |
|
Region 6 |
41 |
39% |
12% |
33 |
39% |
|
Region 7 |
24 |
38% |
25% |
20 |
50% |
|
Region 8 |
25 |
52% |
16% |
29 |
41% |
|
Region 9 |
33 |
30% |
6% |
35 |
50% |
|
Region 10 |
40 |
30% |
10% |
31 |
29% |
* NOTE: &147;N size&148; refers to the number of Reviewers responding to the question.
Chart 56a: [Resource Agency] Cares About Your Agency&146;s Mission &151; Transportation
|
|
2006 N Size |
2006 Somewhat Agree |
2006 Strongly Agree |
2003 N Size |
2003 %4s and %5s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Region 1 |
56 |
52% |
14% |
23 |
52% |
|
Region 2 |
36 |
28% |
19% |
24 |
46% |
|
Region 3 |
53 |
28% |
23% |
39 |
15% |
|
Region 4 |
60 |
27% |
22% |
41 |
46% |
|
Region 5 |
48 |
46% |
23% |
36 |
38% |
|
Region 6 |
61 |
30% |
18% |
52 |
46% |
|
Region 7 |
20 |
40% |
10% |
29 |
38% |
|
Region 8 |
27 |
22% |
20% |
47 |
34% |
|
Region 9 |
36 |
22% |
15% |
60 |
23% |
|
Region 10 |
37 |
25% |
19% |
40 |
51% |
*NOTE: &147;N sizes&148; above are the number of Reviewers responding to the question.
Cares About Your Agency&146;s Mission________________________________________
Resource: Large changes of more than 10% were seen among Resource Reviewers in all of the regions with the exception of Region 3. Decreases in the top two box responses were seen in Region 1 (from 70% to 53% top two box, a 17-point decline) and Region 9 (from 50% to 36% top two box, a 14-point decline). Increases in the top two box responses were seen in Region 2 (from 18% to 69% top two box, a 51-point increase), Region 4 (from 50% to 63% top two box, a 13-point increase), Region 5 (from 32% to 70% top two box, a 38-point increase), Region 6 (from 39% to 51% top two box, a 12-point increase), Region 7 (from 50% to 63% top two box, a 13-point increase), Region 8 (from 41% to 68% top two box, a 27-point increase), and Region 10 (from 29% to 40% top two box, a 21-point increase). Overall, Region 5 Resource Reviewers gave the highest top two box score with 70% saying their sister agency: Cares about your agency&146;s mission.
Transportation: Large changes of more than 10% were seen among Transportation Reviewers in Regions 1, 3, 5, 7, and 9. Increases in the top two box responses were seen in Region 1 (from 52% to 66% top two box, a 14-point increase), Region 3 (from 15% to 51% top two box, a 36-point increase), Region 5 (from 38% to 69% top two box, a 31-point increase), Region 7 (from 38% to 50% top two box, a 12-point increase), and Region 9 (from 23% to 37% top two box, a 14-point increase). Overall, Region 5 Transportation Reviewers gave the highest top two box score with 69% saying their sister agency: Cares about your agency&146;s mission.
Summary: Overall, Resource Reviewers indicated higher levels of agreement with cares about your agency&146;s mission than their sister agency Transportation Reviewers. The most divergent regions were Regions 1, 2, 4, 7, and 8. Region 1: 66% of Transportation Reviewers indicated some level agreement vs. 53% of Resource Reviewers. Region 2: 47% of Transportation Reviewers indicated some level agreement vs. 69% of Resource Reviewers. Region 4: 49% of Transportation Reviewers indicated some level agreement vs. 63% of Resource Reviewers. Region 7: 50% of Transportation Reviewers indicated some level agreement vs. 63% of Resource Reviewers. Region 8: 42% of Transportation Reviewers indicated some level of agreement vs. 68% of Resource Reviewers.
Chart 57: [Transportation Agency] Is Committed To Doing Quality Work &151; Resource
|
|
2006 N Size |
2006 Somewhat Agree |
2006 Strongly Agree |
2003 N Size |
2003 %4s and %5s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Region 1 |
33 |
36% |
27% |
20 |
75% |
|
Region 2 |
16 |
38% |
44% |
11 |
36% |
|
Region 3 |
49 |
33% |
49% |
32 |
78% |
|
Region 4 |
38 |
53% |
37% |
32 |
76% |
|
Region 5 |
34 |
47% |
32% |
32 |
75% |
|
Region 6 |
42 |
41% |
31% |
33 |
63% |
|
Region 7 |
26 |
35% |
39% |
21 |
76% |
|
Region 8 |
26 |
46% |
31% |
30 |
60% |
|
Region 9 |
32 |
28% |
34% |
34 |
62% |
|
Region 10 |
40 |
33% |
30% |
32 |
66% |
* NOTE: &147;N size&148; refers to the number of Reviewers responding to the question.
Chart 57a: [Resource Agency] Is Committed To Doing Quality Work &151; Transportation
|
|
2006 N Size |
2006 Somewhat Agree |
2006 Strongly Agree |
2003 N Size |
2003 %4s and %5s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Region 1 |
55 |
27% |
42% |
23 |
91% |
|
Region 2 |
37 |
35% |
49% |
24 |
67% |
|
Region 3 |
55 |
49% |
35% |
39 |
61% |
|
Region 4 |
65 |
34% |
49% |
41 |
81% |
|
Region 5 |
48 |
42% |
54% |
36 |
81% |
|
Region 6 |
63 |
43% |
37% |
52 |
86% |
|
Region 7 |
22 |
50% |
23% |
29 |
76% |
|
Region 8 |
51 |
33% |
43% |
47 |
76% |
|
Region 9 |
62 |
33% |
36% |
60 |
70% |
|
Region 10 |
54 |
32% |
41% |
40 |
80% |
* NOTE: &147;N size&148; refers to the number of Reviewers responding to the question.
Is Committed to Doing Quality Work________________________________________
Resource: Large changes of more than 10% were seen among Resource Reviewers in Regions 1, 2, 4, and 8. Decreases in the top two box responses were 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 36% to 82% top two box, a 46-point increase), Region 4 (from 76% to 90% top two box, a 14-point increase), and Region 8 (from 60% to 77% top two box, a 17-point increase). Overall, Region 4 Resource Reviewers gave the highest top two box score with 90% saying their sister agency: Is committed to doing quality work.
Transportation: Large changes of more than 10% were seen among Transportation Reviewers in Regions 1, 2, 3, and 5. Decreases in the top two box responses were seen in Region 1 (from 91% to 69% top two box, a 22-point decline). Increases in the top two box responses were seen in Region 2 (from 67% to 84% top two box, a 17-point increase), Region 3 (from 61% to 84% top two box, a 23-point increase), and Region 5 (from 81% to 96% top two box, a 15-point increase). Overall, Region 5 Transportation Reviewers gave the highest top two box score with 96% saying their sister agency: Is committed to doing quality work.
Summary: Overall, Resource Reviewers did not indicate levels of agreement with is committed to doing quality work that were dramatically different than their sister agency Transportation Reviewers. The most divergent regions were Regions 5 and 10. Region 5: 96% of Transportation Reviewers indicated some level agreement vs. 79% of Resource Reviewers. Region 10: 73% of Transportation Reviewers indicated some level of agreement vs. 63% of Resource Reviewers.
Chart 58: [Transportation Agency] Has Competent Staff &151; Resource
|
|
2006 N Size |
2006 Somewhat Agree |
2006 Strongly Agree |
2003 N Size |
2003 %4s and %5s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Region 1 |
34 |
44% |
27% |
20 |
65% |
|
Region 2 |
15 |
53% |
40% |
11 |
36% |
|
Region 3 |
49 |
41% |
41% |
32 |
88% |
|
Region 4 |
39 |
54% |
39% |
33 |
78% |
|
Region 5 |
36 |
56% |
31% |
32 |
91% |
|
Region 6 |
41 |
37% |
34% |
33 |
78% |
|
Region 7 |
26 |
35% |
42% |
20 |
85% |
|
Region 8 |
27 |
41% |
41% |
29 |
79% |
|
Region 9 |
34 |
47% |
27% |
36 |
64% |
|
Region 10 |
40 |
38% |
30% |
32 |
59% |
* NOTE: &147;N size&148; refers to the number of Reviewers responding to the question.
Chart 58a: [Resource Agency] Has Competent Staff &151;Transportation
|
|
2006 N Size |
2006 Somewhat Agree |
2006 Strongly Agree |
2003 N Size |
2003 %4s and %5s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Region 1 |
56 |
25% |
39% |
23 |
78% |
|
Region 2 |
37 |
46% |
35% |
24 |
71% |
|
Region 3 |
56 |
41% |
32% |
39 |
59% |
|
Region 4 |
64 |
44% |
34% |
41 |
82% |
|
Region 5 |
50 |
48% |
40% |
36 |
67% |
|
Region 6 |
65 |
45% |
28% |
52 |
71% |
|
Region 7 |
22 |
36% |
27% |
29 |
58% |
|
Region 8 |
53 |
28% |
43% |
47 |
75% |
|
Region 9 |
64 |
33% |
30% |
60 |
62% |
|
Region 10 |
56 |
43% |
29% |
40 |
81% |
* NOTE: &147;N size&148; refers to the number of Reviewers responding to the question.
Has Competent Staff______________________________________________________
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 36% to 93% top two box, a 57-point increase) and Region 4 (from 78% to 93% top two box, a 15-point increase. Overall, Regions 2 and 4 Resource Reviewers gave the highest top two box score with 93% saying their sister agency: Has competent staff.
Transportation: Large changes of more than 10% were seen among Transportation Reviewers in Regions 1, 3, and 5. Decreases in the top two box responses were seen in Region 1 (from 78% to 64% top two box, a 19-point decline). Increases in the top two box responses were seen in Region 3 (from 59% to 73% top two box, a 14-point increase) and Region 5 (from 67% to 88% top two box, a 21-point increase). Overall, Region 5 Transportation Reviewers gave the highest top two box score with 88% saying their sister agency: Has competent staff.
Summary: Overall, Resource Reviewers indicated slightly higher levels of agreement with has competent staff than their sister agency Transportation Reviewers. The most divergent regions were Regions 2, 4, 7, 8, and 9. Region 2: 81% of Transportation Reviewers indicated some level agreement vs. 93% of Resource Reviewers. Region 4: 78% of Transportation Reviewers indicated some level agreement vs. 93% of Resource Reviewers. Region 7: 63% of Transportation Reviewers indicated some level agreement vs. 79% of Resource Reviewers. Region 8: 71% of Transportation Reviewers indicated some level agreement vs. 82% of Resource Reviewers. Region 9: 63% of Transportation Reviewers indicated some level of agreement vs. 74% of Resource Reviewers.
Chart 59: [Transportation Agency] There Is A Sufficient Level Of Trust Between Your Two Agencies &151; Resource
|
|
2006 N Size |
2006 Somewhat Agree |
2006 Strongly Agree |
2003 N Size |
2003 %4s and %5s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Region 1 |
34 |
35% |
18% |
19 |
79% |
|
Region 2 |
15 |
33% |
40% |
11 |
27% |
|
Region 3 |
48 |
29% |
25% |
32 |
66% |
|
Region 4 |
39 |
54% |
26% |
34 |
64% |
|
Region 5 |
37 |
38% |
28% |
32 |
53% |
|
Region 6 |
42 |
36% |
21% |
33 |
51% |
|
Region 7 |
25 |
36% |
28% |
21 |
57% |
|
Region 8 |
26 |
35% |
31% |
30 |
47% |
|
Region 9 |
34 |
27% |
15% |
36 |
47% |
|
Region 10 |
39 |
23% |
5% |
32 |
32% |
* NOTE: &147;N size&148; refers to the number of Reviewers responding to the question.
Chart 59a: [Resource Agency] There Is A Sufficient Level Of Trust Between Your Two Agencies &151; Transportation
|
|
2006 N Size |
2006 Somewhat Agree |
2006 Strongly Agree |
2003 N Size |
2003 %4s and %5s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Region 1 |
56 |
21% |
30% |
23 |
48% |
|
Region 2 |
37 |
35% |
16% |
24 |
42% |
|
Region 3 |
54 |
32% |
24% |
39 |
23% |
|
Region 4 |
64 |
28% |
28% |
41 |
59% |
|
Region 5 |
50 |
40% |
28% |
36 |
42% |
|
Region 6 |
63 |
24% |
33% |
52 |
52% |
|
Region 7 |
22 |
41% |
23% |
29 |
58% |
|
Region 8 |
53 |
21% |
32% |
47 |
51% |
|
Region 9 |
62 |
24% |
19% |
60 |
37% |
|
Region 10 |
54 |
33% |
17% |
40 |
40% |
* NOTE: &147;N size&148; refers to the number of Reviewers responding to the question.
There is a Sufficient Level of Trust between Your Two Agencies_________________
Resource: Large changes of more than 10% were seen among Resource Reviewers in Regions 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, and 8. Decreases in the top two box responses were seen in Region 1 (from 79% to 53% top two box, a 14-point decline) and Region 3 (from 66% to 54% top two box, a 12-point decline). Increases in the top two box responses were seen in Region 2 (from 27% to 73% top two box, a 46-point increase), Region 4 (from 64% to 80% top two box, a 16-point increase), Region 5 (from 53% to 68% top two box, a 15-point increase), and Region 8 (from 47% to 66% top two box, a 19-point increase). Overall, Region 4 Resource Reviewers gave the highest top two box score with 80% saying their sister agency: There is a sufficient level of trust between your two agencies.
Transportation: Large changes of more than 10% were seen among Transportation Reviewers in Regions 3 and 5. Increases in the top two box responses were seen in Region 3 (from 23% to 56% top two box, a 33-point increase) and Region 5 (from 42% to 68% top two box, a 26-point increase). Overall, Region 5 Transportation Reviewers gave the highest top two box score with 68% saying their sister agency: There is a sufficient level of trust between your two agencies.
Summary: Overall, Resource Reviewers indicated slightly higher levels of agreement with there is a sufficient level of trust between your two agencies than their sister agency Transportation Reviewers. The most divergent regions were Regions 2, 4, 8, and 10. Region 2: 51% of Transportation Reviewers indicated some level agreement vs. 73% of Resource Reviewers. Region 4: 56% of Transportation Reviewers indicated some level agreement vs. 80% of Resource Reviewers. Region 8: 53% of Transportation Reviewers indicated some level agreement vs. 66% of Resource Reviewers. Region 10: 50% of Transportation Reviewers indicated some level of agreement vs. 28% of Resource Reviewers.
Chart 60: [Transportation Agency] Is Committed To Making The Environmental Review Process A Timely One While Ensuring Environmentally Sound Projects &151; Resource
|
|
2006 N Size |
2006 Somewhat Agree |
2006 Strongly Agree |
2003 N Size |
2003 %4s and %5s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Region 1 |
34 |
32% |
18% |
20 |
75% |
|
Region 2 |
16 |
31% |
38% |
11 |
27% |
|
Region 3 |
48 |
38% |
29% |
32 |
68% |
|
Region 4 |
38 |
42% |
29% |
34 |
51% |
|
Region 5 |
36 |
47% |
19% |
31 |
48% |
|
Region 6 |
41 |
39% |
17% |
33 |
51% |
|
Region 7 |
25 |
28% |
28% |
21 |
76% |
|
Region 8 |
26 |
39% |
19% |
29 |
38% |
|
Region 9 |
33 |
30% |
18% |
36 |
33% |
|
Region 10 |
39 |
28% |
13% |
32 |
35% |
* NOTE: &147;N size&148; refers to the number of Reviewers responding to the question.
While Ensuring Environmentally Sound Projects______________________________
Resource: Large changes of more than 10% were seen among Resource Reviewers in Regions 1, 2, 4, 5, 7, 8, and 9. Decreases in the top two box responses were seen in Region 1 (from 75% to 50% top two box, a 25-point decline) and Region 7 (from 76% to 56% top two box, a 20-point decline). Increases in the top two box responses were seen in Region 2 (from 27% to 69% top two box, a 42-point increase), Region 4 (from 51% to 71% top two box, a 20-point increase), Region 5 (from 48% to 66% top two box, an 18-point increase), Region 8 (from 38% to 58% top two box, a 20-point increase), and Region 9 (from 33% to 48% top two box, a 15-point increase). Overall, Region 4 Resource Reviewers gave the highest top two box score with 71% saying their sister agency: Is committed to making the environmental review process a timely one while ensuring environmentally sound projects.
Chart 60a: [Resource Agency] Is Committed To Making The Environmental Review Process Run Efficiently &151; Transportation
|
|
2006 N Size |
2006 Somewhat Agree |
2006 Strongly Agree |
2003 N Size |
2003 %4s and %5s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Region 1 |
56 |
20% |
25% |
23 |
52% |
|
Region 2 |
36 |
28% |
17% |
24 |
42% |
|
Region 3 |
55 |
33% |
20% |
39 |
41% |
|
Region 4 |
64 |
39% |
25% |
41 |
51% |
|
Region 5 |
49 |
39% |
31% |
36 |
39% |
|
Region 6 |
60 |
32% |
28% |
52 |
56% |
|
Region 7 |
22 |
32% |
18% |
29 |
41% |
|
Region 8 |
51 |
26% |
31% |
47 |
51% |
|
Region 9 |
59 |
17% |
20% |
60 |
35% |
|
Region 10 |
55 |
26% |
16% |
40 |
45% |
* NOTE: &147;N size&148; refers to the number of Reviewers responding to the question.
Is Committed to Making the Environmental Review Process Run
Efficiently &151; Transportation_______________________________________________
Transportation: Large changes of more than 10% were seen among Transportation Reviewers in Regions 3, 4, and 5. Increases in the top two box responses were seen in Region 3 (from 41% to 53% top two box, a 12-point increase), Region 4 (from 51% to 70% top two box, a 19-point increase), and Region 5 (from 39% to 70% top two box, a 31-point increase). Overall, Region 5 Transportation Reviewers gave the highest top two box score with 70% saying their sister agency: Is committed to making the environmental review process run efficiently.
Chart 61: [Transportation Agency] Is Willing To Compromise &151; Resource
|
|
2006 N Size |
2006 Somewhat Agree |
2006 Strongly Agree |
2003 N Size |
2003 %4s and %5s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Region 1 |
34 |
27% |
6% |
23 |
70% |
|
Region 2 |
15 |
13% |
47% |
24 |
18% |
|
Region 3 |
46 |
44% |
17% |
39 |
60% |
|
Region 4 |
38 |
42% |
13% |
41 |
44% |
|
Region 5 |
34 |
32% |
15% |
36 |
43% |
|
Region 6 |
41 |
37% |
12% |
52 |
48% |
|
Region 7 |
25 |
36% |
28% |
29 |
60% |
|
Region 8 |
26 |
46% |
19% |
47 |
38% |
|
Region 9 |
34 |
9% |
24% |
60 |
46% |
|
Region 10 |
37 |
24% |
14% |
40 |
34% |
* NOTE: &147;N size&148; refers to the number of Reviewers responding to the question.
Chart 61a: [Resource Agency] Is Willing To Compromise &151; Transportation
|
|
2006 N Size |
2006 Somewhat Agree |
2006 Strongly Agree |
2003 N Size |
2003 %4s and %5s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Region 1 |
53 |
35% |
7% |
23 |
48% |
|
Region 2 |
32 |
44% |
6% |
24 |
51% |
|
Region 3 |
48 |
29% |
14% |
39 |
26% |
|
Region 4 |
66 |
31% |
18% |
41 |
49% |
|
Region 5 |
46 |
38% |
22% |
36 |
39% |
|
Region 6 |
54 |
39% |
11% |
52 |
48% |
|
Region 7 |
20 |
32% |
0% |
29 |
38% |
|
Region 8 |
48 |
28% |
16% |
47 |
36% |
|
Region 9 |
53 |
24% |
9% |
60 |
34% |
|
Region 10 |
52 |
25% |
11% |
40 |
38% |
* NOTE: &147;N size&148; refers to the number of Reviewers responding to the question.
Is Willing to Compromise_________________________________________________
Resource: Large changes of more than 10% were seen among Resource Reviewers in Regions 1, 2, 4, 8, and 9. Decreases in the top two box responses were seen in Region 1 (from 70% to 33% top two box, a 37-point decline) and Region 9 (from 46% to 33% top two box, a 16-point decline). Increases in the top two box responses were seen in Region 2 (from 18% to 60% top two box, an 42-point increase), Region 4 (from 44% to 55% top two box, an 11-point increase), and Region 8 (from 38% to 65% top two box, a 27-point increase). Overall, Region 8 Resource Reviewers gave the highest top two box score with 65% saying their sister agency: Is willing to compromise.
Transportation: Large changes of more than 10% were seen among Transportation Reviewers in Regions 3 and 5. Increases in the top two box responses were seen in Region 3 (from 26% to 43% top two box, a 17-point increase) and Region 5 (from 39% to 60% top two box, a 21-point increase). Overall, Region 5 Transportation Reviewers gave the highest top two box score with 60% saying their sister agency: Is willing to compromise.
Summary: Overall, Resource Reviewers indicated higher levels of agreement with is willing to compromise than their sister agency Transportation Reviewers. The most divergent regions were Regions 2, 3, 5, 7, and 8. Region 2: 50% of Transportation Reviewers indicated some level agreement vs. 60% of Resource Reviewers. Region 3: 43% of Transportation Reviewers indicated some level agreement vs. 61% of Resource Reviewers. Region 5: 60% of Transportation Reviewers indicated some level agreement vs. 47% of Resource Reviewers. Region 7: 32% of Transportation Reviewers indicated some level agreement vs. 64% of Resource Reviewers. Region 8: 44% of Transportation Reviewers indicated some level of agreement vs. 65% of Resource Reviewers.
Chart 62: [Transportation Agency] There Is A Sufficient Level Of Communication Between Your Two Agencies &151; Resource
|
|
2006 N Size |
2006 Somewhat Agree |
2006 Strongly Agree |
2003 N Size |
2003 %4s and %5s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Region 1 |
34 |
44% |
24% |
20 |
90% |
|
Region 2 |
16 |
19% |
44% |
11 |
36% |
|
Region 3 |
47 |
34% |
36% |
32 |
79% |
|
Region 4 |
39 |
51% |
28% |
34 |
65% |
|
Region 5 |
37 |
35% |
30% |
32 |
59% |
|
Region 6 |
42 |
48% |
21% |
33 |
51% |
|
Region 7 |
25 |
20% |
40% |
21 |
72% |
|
Region 8 |
27 |
30% |
37% |
30 |
56% |
|
Region 9 |
34 |
38% |
24% |
37 |
56% |
|
Region 10 |
39 |
26% |
23% |
32 |
50% |
NOTE: &147;N size&148; refers to the number of Reviewers responding to the question.
Chart 62a: [Resource Agency] There is a Sufficient Level of Communication Between Your Two Agencies &151; Transportation
|
|
2006 N Size |
2006 Somewhat Agree |
2006 Strongly Agree |
2003 N Size |
2003 %4s and %5s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Region 1 |
56 |
34% |
21% |
23 |
78% |
|
Region 2 |
37 |
46% |
5% |
24 |
50% |
|
Region 3 |
56 |
36% |
29% |
39 |
38% |
|
Region 4 |
63 |
46% |
22% |
41 |
69% |
|
Region 5 |
50 |
44% |
24% |
36 |
63% |
|
Region 6 |
66 |
35% |
27% |
52 |
68% |
|
Region 7 |
22 |
36% |
23% |
29 |
62% |
|
Region 8 |
53 |
26% |
40% |
47 |
59% |
|
Region 9 |
64 |
36% |
13% |
60 |
38% |
|
Region 10 |
58 |
38% |
19% |
40 |
48% |
* NOTE: &147;N size&148; refers to the number of Reviewers responding to the question.
There is a Sufficient Level of Communication Between Your Two Agencies________
Resource: Large changes of more than 10% were seen among Resource Reviewers in Regions 1, 2, 4, 6, 7, and 8. Decreases in the top two box responses were seen in Region 1 (from 90% to 68% top two box, a 22-point decline) and Region 7 (from 72% to 60% top two box, a 12-point decline). Increases in the top two box responses were seen in Region 2 (from 36% to 63% top two box, a 27-point increase), Region 4 (from 65% to 79% top two box, a 14-point increase), Region 6 (from 51% to 69% top two box, an 18-point increase), and Region 8 (from 56% to 67% top two box, an 11-point increase). Overall, Region 4 Resource Reviewers gave the highest top two box score with 79% saying their sister agency: There is a sufficient level of communication between your two agencies.
Transportation: Large changes of more than 10% were seen among Transportation Reviewers in Regions 1, 3, 9, and 10. Decreases in the top two box responses were seen in Region 1 (from 78% to 55% top two box, a 23-point decline). Increases in the top two box responses were seen in Region 3 (from 38% to 65% top two box, a 27-point increase) and Region 9 (from 38% to 49% top two box, an 11-point increase). Overall, Regions 4 and 5 Transportation Reviewers gave the highest top two box score with 68% saying their sister agency: There is a sufficient level of communication between your two agencies.
Summary: Overall, Resource Reviewers indicated higher levels of agreement with there is a sufficient level of communication between your two agencies than their sister agency Transportation Reviewers. The most divergent regions were Regions 1, 2, 4, and 9. Region 1: 55% of Transportation Reviewers indicated some level agreement vs. 68% of Resource Reviewers. Region 2: 51% 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 9: 49% of Transportation Reviewers indicated some level of agreement vs. 62% of Resource Reviewers.
Chart 63: [Transportation Agency] Is Committed To Protecting The Environment &151; Resource
|
|
2006 N Size |
2006 Somewhat Agree |
2006 Strongly Agree |
2003 N Size |
2003 %4s and %5s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Region 1 |
34 |
32% |
21% |
19 |
68% |
|
Region 2 |
16 |
38% |
31% |
11 |
9% |
|
Region 3 |
49 |
35% |
27% |
32 |
59% |
|
Region 4 |
38 |
40% |
21% |
32 |
44% |
|
Region 5 |
32 |
31% |
19% |
32 |
44% |
|
Region 6 |
41 |
32% |
20% |
33 |
42% |
|
Region 7 |
25 |
32% |
28% |
21 |
62% |
|
Region 8 |
25 |
48% |
12% |
29 |
31% |
|
Region 9 |
33 |
33% |
12% |
34 |
36% |
|
Region 10 |
40 |
20% |
13% |
32 |
32% |
Question asked in 2003 [TRANSPORTATION AGENCY] IS COMMITTED TO IMPROVING THE ENVIRONMENT
*NOTE: &147;N size&148; refers to the number of Reviewers responding to the question.
Is Committed to Protecting the Environment_________________________________
Resource: Overall, Region 2 Resource Reviewers gave the highest top two box score with 69% saying their sister agency: [Transportation Agency] is committed to protecting the environment. Also, overall, Region 10 Resource Reviewers gave the lowest top two box score with 33% saying their sister agency: [Transportation Agency] is committed to protecting the environment.
Chart 63a: [Resource Agency] Is Committed To Transportation Improvements &151; Transportation
|
|
2006 N Size |
2006 Somewhat Agree |
2006 Strongly Agree |
2003 N Size |
2003 %4s and %5s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Region 1 |
56 |
21% |
7% |
23 |
35% |
|
Region 2 |
33 |
21% |
18% |
24 |
42% |
|
Region 3 |
51 |
29% |
16% |
39 |
23% |
|
Region 4 |
61 |
16% |
23% |
41 |
47% |
|
Region 5 |
45 |
24% |
24% |
36 |
49% |
|
Region 6 |
60 |
38% |
12% |
52 |
46% |
|
Region 7 |
20 |
10% |
25% |
29 |
32% |
|
Region 8 |
47 |
34% |
15% |
47 |
24% |
|
Region 9 |
51 |
18% |
14% |
60 |
20% |
|
Region 10 |
52 |
21% |
21% |
40 |
33% |
* NOTE: &147;N size&148; refers to the number of Reviewers responding to the question.
Is Committed to Transportation Improvements_______________________________
Transportation: Large changes of more than 10% were seen among Transportation Reviewers in Regions 3, 8, and 9. Increases in the top two box responses were seen in Region 3 (from 23% to 45% top two box, a 22-point increase), Region 8 (from 24% to 49% top two box, a 25-point increase), and Region 9 (from 20% to 32% top two box, a 22-point increase). Overall, Region 6 Transportation Reviewers gave the highest top two box score with 50% saying their sister agency: Is committed to Transportation improvements.
TYPE OF PROJECT AND GENERAL CONCERNS
There were also differences among reviewers in the areas of general concern 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 64: EIS General Reviewers Transportation vs. Resource
|
|
Transportation % 5 |
Resource %5 |
|---|---|---|
|
Is Committed to Protecting the Environment |
N/A |
19% |
|
Is Committed to Transportation Improvements |
16% |
N/A |
|
There is a sufficient level of communication between your two agencies |
21% |
30% |
|
Is willing to compromise |
8% |
16% |
|
Is committed to making the environmental review process run efficently |
21% |
19% |
|
There is a sufficient level of trust between your two agencies |
21% |
18% |
|
Has competent staff |
31% |
34% |
|
Is committed to doing quality work |
41% |
34% |
|
Care about your agency's mission |
16% |
15% |
|
Understands your agency's mission |
35% |
33% |
Chart 65: EA FONSI General Reviewers Transportation vs. Resource
|
|
Transportation % 5 |
Resource %5 |
|---|---|---|
|
Is Committed to Protecting the Environment |
N/A |
29% |
|
Is Committed to Transportation Improvements |
15% |
N/A |
|
There is a sufficient level of communication between your two agencies |
19% |
34% |
|
Is willing to compromise |
10% |
24% |
|
Is committed to making the environmental review process run efficently |
24% |
31% |
|
There is a sufficient level of trust between your two agencies |
27% |
29% |
|
Has competent staff |
32% |
35% |
|
Is committed to doing quality work |
39% |
43% |
|
Care about your agency's mission |
19% |
28% |
|
Understands your agency's mission |
40% |
35% |
Chart 66: CE General Reviewers Transportation vs. Resource
|
|
Transportation % 5 |
Resource %5 |
|---|---|---|
|
Is Committed to Protecting the Environment |
N/A |
19% |
|
Is Committed to Transportation Improvements |
19% |
N/A |
|
There is a sufficient level of communication between your two agencies |
27% |
19% |
|
Is willing to compromise |
17% |
7% |
|
Is committed to making the environmental review process run efficently |
25% |
15% |
|
There is a sufficient level of trust between your two agencies |
29% |
15% |
|
Has competent staff |
37% |
22% |
|
Is committed to doing quality work |
44% |
30% |
|
Care about your agency's mission |
21% |
0% |
|
Understands your agency's mission |
33% |
33% |
Summary: Transportation Agencies involved in EA FONSI projects were more likely to be seen by Resource Reviewers as Committed to Protecting The Environment than were Transportation Agencies involved with EIS and CE projects. Another interesting finding was that no Resource Reviewers connected with a CE project strongly agreed that the Transportation Agency Cared About Your Agency&146;s Mission. Finally, the feeling that There is a Sufficient Level of Communication Between Your Two Agencies was higher for Resource Reviewers involved with EIS and EA FONSI projects, 30% and 34% respectively, than that of Transportation Reviewers, 21% and 19% respectively; whereas with CE projects the opposite was found. Only 19% of Resource Reviewers strongly agreed that There is a Sufficient Level of Communication Between Your Two Agencies and 27% of Transportation Reviewers strongly agreed with the same statement.