A recent survey completed by Moore Information, a company that conducts opinion research, found that if Sound Transit 3 (ST3) was put to a vote again - it would fail.

Sound Transit officials insist that they were transparent with the public leading up to the election, but taxpayers’ outrage and the pending Senate investigation into the agency suggest otherwise. The survey results appear to reflect some of this frustration.

The statewide poll reveals specific voter anxiety in the Sound Transit district, of which 257 of the people surveyed live in. Of the 257 respondents, 51% said they would vote no, 37% said they would vote yes, and 13% said they weren’t sure. This sample represents a significant 17% decrease in yes votes compared to November’s results (although with a relatively low sample size, the margin of error is 7%).

Here are few highlights from key demographics represented by participants:

• Most of the “no” votes come from areas outside of Seattle. In the Seattle area, 51% said they would vote yes, and 38% would vote no.
• 69% of seniors between 55-64 would vote no.
• 58% of independents would vote no.
• 57% of people making under $50,000 a year would vote no. (Note: $72,000 for a household of four is now considered to be low income in King and Snohomish counties)

How does this compare to last November's actual results, before voters knew what they know now? 

Sound Transit 3 passed with 54% voting yes, and 45% voting no. The measure passed in King and Snohomish counties, but failed in Pierce County.

Notably, if all 221,098 people who supported the measure in Snohomish and Pierce counties rejected it, totaling 470,255 no votes – the measure would still have passed because 496,018 people in King county voted yes.

You can view the Moore survey results here.