Report Views from the Street: Linking Transportation and Land Use By Ellen Hanak, Louise Bedsworth, Elizabeth Stryjewski Feb 16, 2011 California is one of the first states in the nation to set a goal for reducing residents’ driving. This study assesses the response of cities and counties, finding signs for optimism that the state can achieve its goals—as well as obstacles to overcome. This research was supported with funding from The William and Flora Hewlett Foundation, as part of the California 2025 project on the state's future.
press release Support for Water Bond, High-Speed Rail Falls Short of Majority—Unless Costs Are Reduced Mar 20, 2013
press release Special Survey Of The Central Valley: Bad Air Days! Air Quality, Traffic, Other Growing Pains Hit Fast-Changing Central Valley Jun 27, 2006
press release It’s A Wonderful Life: Orange County’s Upbeat Attitude Stands Out In Difficult Times Dec 3, 2003
Statewide Survey PPIC Statewide Survey: Californians and Their Government By Mark Baldassare, Lunna Lopes, Dean Bonner, David Kordus Jan 27, 2016 Some findings of the current survey: Californians are divided over Governor Brown’s budget plan—they are also split on how the state should use its budget surplus. Most prefer alternatives to the governor’s plan to fund transportation infrastructure projects by raising fees and taxes. Among Californians, Hillary Clinton has the highest favorability rating and Donald Trump has the highest unfavorability rating. A record-high share of Californians (43%) view terrorism and security as a big problem in the state. Crosstabs: All Adults [PDF] Likely Voters [PDF] Job Approval Ratings: President Obama [PDF] Governor Brown [PDF] California State Legislature [PDF] U.S. Congress [PDF] Senator Boxer [PDF] Senator Feinstein [PDF] Their Own State Legislators in the Assembly and Senate [PDF] Their Own Representative in the U.S. House of Representatives [PDF] Time Trends of Job Approval Ratings: President Obama [XLS] Governor Brown [XLS] California State Legislature [XLS] U.S. Congress [XLS] Senator Boxer [XLS] Senator Feinstein [XLS] Their Own State Legislators in the Assembly and Senate [XLS] Their Own Representative in the U.S. House of Representatives [XLS] Mood of Californians: General Direction of Things in California [PDF] Economic Outlook for California [PDF] Time Trends for the Mood of Californians: General Direction of Things in California [XLS] Economic Outlook for California [XLS] This survey was supported with funding from The James Irvine Foundation and the PPIC Donor Circle.
blog post Reforming Proposition 13 By Mark Baldassare Mar 19, 2014 In the current legislative session there has been a movement toward making changes in the Proposition 13 tax limits that voters approved in 1978.
blog post Two California Leaders Join PPIC Board of Directors By Mark Baldassare Sep 12, 2019 PPIC welcomes Karen Skelton and Helen Iris Torres as the newest members of its board.
