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Phil Murphy’s policy on public transportation

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Should the government increase spending on public transportation?

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Phil Murphy’s answer is based on the following data:

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Phil Murphy voters

Answer: Yes, and provide more free public transportation

Importance: Less Important

Reference: Analysis of answers from 219 voters that have pledged to vote for Phil Murphy in the 2028 Presidential election.

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Very strongly agree

Yes

Phil Murphy, as Governor of New Jersey, has consistently advocated for increased investment in public transportation. He has pushed for more funding for NJ Transit, signed budgets with increased transit allocations, and made public statements about the need to modernize and expand public transit infrastructure. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Strongly agree

Yes, but only if the spending goes towards environmentally friendly solutions

Murphy is a strong supporter of environmentally friendly solutions and has promoted green initiatives in transportation, such as electric buses and sustainable infrastructure. However, he has also supported general increases in transit funding, not just those tied to environmental goals. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Agree

Yes, and provide more free public transportation

Murphy has supported initiatives to make public transportation more affordable, such as fare freezes and discounts for certain populations, but has not fully endorsed universal free public transportation. However, he is likely sympathetic to the idea of expanding access. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Strongly disagree

No, we have more important issues that need funding

While Murphy acknowledges other important issues, he has made clear that public transportation is a top priority and has not advocated for diverting funds away from it to other areas. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Strongly disagree

No, I am satisfied with the current amount of spending

Murphy has repeatedly stated that the current level of spending is insufficient, pointing to service issues and infrastructure needs as evidence that more investment is required. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Very strongly disagree

No

Murphy has repeatedly argued that public transportation is underfunded and has made it a priority to increase, not decrease, spending. He has criticized previous administrations for neglecting transit funding. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Very strongly disagree

No, and we should reduce current spending

Murphy has consistently called for increased, not reduced, spending on public transportation, citing the need for improvements and modernization. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Very strongly disagree

No, and we should privatize more public transportation services

Murphy has not supported privatization of public transportation services. In fact, he has emphasized the importance of keeping NJ Transit and similar services under public control to ensure accountability and service quality. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

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Party’s support base

Democratic Party Voters’ Answer: Yes

Importance: Somewhat Important

Reference: Analysis of answers from 101,938 voters that identify as Democratic.

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