PUBLIC SUPPORT FOR THE 710 GAP CLOSURE

Summary

Opinion polls regarding the 710 Freeway show that resident and voter support for the 710 Gap Closure runs 60% or higher in every surveyed community except South Pasadena. The polls show that South Pasadena voters stand alone among surveyed communities in their opposition to this project. A survey completed in December 2000 showed that El Sereno voters support completion of the 710 by a margin of two to one. When informed of the air quality and congestion relief expected from the project, the level for support rose to as high as 78% of registered El Sereno voters. On March 6, 2001, City of Pasadena voters made support of the 710 Freeway completion a mandatory policy of the City that could never be altered or overturned by the city council. A poll of Alhambra voters in 1999 found 7 to 1 support for the 710 in that city.

A poll of Alhambra voters in 1999 found a 7 to 1 support for the 710 in that city. A number of recent public opinion surveys demonstrate that the 710 Gap Closure Project enjoys overwhelming support except in South Pasadena.

The Details

The details on support for the 710 Freeway Gap Closure are provided on the following pages.

• San Gabriel Valley Survey
• Pasadena Survey
• South Pasadena Survey
• El Sereno Survey
• Alhambra Survey
• Pasadena Vote – March 6, 2001
• Summary of Public Opinion Polls