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2002 SOUTH END REVITALIZATION PLAN<br />

Which of the following sources contribute to your household income?<br />

Of the 56% of the respondents, over half said they receive their income in the form of<br />

wages. One-third receives Social Security Income as their source of household income.<br />

Percentage<br />

60<br />

50<br />

40<br />

30<br />

20<br />

10<br />

0<br />

Wages<br />

Investments<br />

Inheritance<br />

Unemployment<br />

IL public aid<br />

SS<br />

TANF<br />

Doability<br />

Other<br />

Figure 28: Percentage of responses to Type of Income<br />

Transportation<br />

What is your main form of transportation?<br />

Over 70% of the respondents use a car for their main form of transportation, while 11%<br />

rise with a friend. Less than 10% use the light rail or MetroLink systems and no one<br />

indicated that they ride the bus.<br />

Other<br />

Light Rail<br />

Ride w/ friend<br />

Bus<br />

Motorcycle<br />

Foot<br />

Car<br />

0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80<br />

Percentage<br />

Figure 29: Percentage of responses: Main form of Transportation<br />

Local Perception 49

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