Type of Document	Thesis
Author	Baughman, Katherine Anne
Author's Email Address	baughmanmcleod@earthlink.net
URN	etd-04082005-143354
Title	A Model of Prediction of Voter Approval for the Expansion of a Greenways System in Leon County, Florida
Degree	Master of Science
Department	Geography, Department of
Advisory Committee	Advisor Name Title Jonathan Leib Committee Chair Jan Kodras Committee Member Mort Winsberg Committee Member
Keywords	Environmental Concern Greenways and Trails Voter Behavior
Date of Defense	2004-12-08
Availability	unrestricted
Abstract Abstract This thesis examines the level of public support for the development of a greenway system in Leon County, Florida. The data for the study was acquired through a mail survey (N=390) to a randomly sampled selection of Leon County, Florida registered voters. The results of the survey were interpreted using logistic regression. In addition, the analysis determines survey respondents’ perceived level of access to existing Leon County trails. The analysis reveals that gender, age, education, length of time at current residence, renting versus owning property, and political ideology are significant in predicting voter approval of the Leon County greenway system and the use of public funds for its further development. The findings suggest the utility of a prediction model for other communities facing ballot measures to fund park, open space, and trail development.
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