Do you plan to avoid the subway?
Yes … 15
No… 85
“No, they are not allowed to change my life.” “Today, I took a taxi.” “I have no other choice but the subway.” “I’ve only been on it one time since 9/11.” “No. If I drove, I’d have to worry about parking.” (79 people had avoided the subway right after 9/11.)
What was your first reaction? Did you feel anxious or more of a sense of relief that it wasn’t in New York?
Anxiety …68
Relief …19
Wouldn’t say …13
On the subway, how alert are you to suspicious people and packages?
Hyperalert … … … … … … … … … 35
Somewhat alert … … … … … … … . . 39
Not very alert … … … … … … … … . .18
I’m usually zoned out or asleep … … … . . 8
(Eleven people said they’ve notified the authorities about an unattended package.)
Do you think New York is prepared, in terms of emergency services, for a possible attack on our transit system?
Yes … 45
No … 54
“I hope so” …1
What should the city do to secure our subways?
Remove trash receptacles … … … … … . . 11
Random I.D. checks … … … … … … … . 21
Metal detectors … … … … … … … … . .19
Increased police presence … … … … … . . 40
More bomb-sniffing dogs … … … … … . . 35
It’s impossible … … … … … … … … …18
Do you think another attack on New York City is inevitable?
Yes … 73
No … 24
Don’t know … 3
Is Washington doing all it can to prevent another attack in New York?
Yes … 6
No … 94
Are you more afraid of being a victim of a violent crime or of terrorism?
Violent crime… 58
Terrorism… 39
Can’t decide… 3
Are you glad we didn’t get the Olympics?
Yes …52
No …48
“Elated is a better term.”
Are you now less likely to visit London?
Yes … 5
No … 95
“I bought a ticket today because the prices went down just like that. I’m very happy about it.”
Have you thought about leaving New York because of potential terrorism?
Yes … 14
No …86
“I wouldn’t leave New York City for anything.”
Would you work in the Freedom Tower?
Yes … 62
No … 36
Not sure … 2
“Hell no!” “If I was well paid, of course—I’d work at the very top.” “Depends on what it looks like.”