Sustainable Transport - Questionnaire
This questionnaire forms part of a research project carried out by the University of Bradford on behalf of
Bradford Environmental Action Trust (BEAT).
The research aims to:
a) Identify the reasons for, and barriers to using public and private transport amongst university students and
staff; and
b) Identify possible incentives and/or initiatives to overcome these barriers with the aim of reducing the use
of private vehicles.
1. Are you:
(a) A Student
(b) Staff 
1st year 
2nd year 
Final year 
post-grad 
2. Where do you live?
Post code……………………………….
(This information is for research purposes only)
3. Do you own a car?
Yes
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No
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4. Which method of transport do you use most frequently for the following journeys:
Travel to Uni.
Leisure
Shopping
Work
Other……………………
Walk
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Train
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Bus
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Taxi
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Cycle
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Car
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Motorcycle
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5. Rate how important the following factors are in preventing you from using public
transport: (1=very important 5=not important)
1
2
3
4
5
Lack of available information
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Distance from bus stop/train station 
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Cost
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Length of journey
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Total time taken
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Weather
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Safety
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Frequency of service
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Other………………………………… 
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5. Rate how important the following factors are in dictating your choice of transport:
(1=very important 5=not important)
1
2
3
4
5
Relaxing
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Health
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Environmental benefits
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Cost
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Weather
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Safety
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Reliability
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Time taken
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Convenience
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Route
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Other……………………………
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6. Rate how effective you think the following initiatives would be to encourage sustainable
transport use: (1=very effective 5=not very effective)
1
2
3
4
5
Super market shuttle bus
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More bus routes
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Cheaper Fares
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Less parking space
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Extended U-BUS service
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Higher parking fees
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More cycle parking
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Car-sharing scheme
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On-board Entertainment
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Cycle lanes
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More reliable service
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Other…………………………..………. 
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7. Rate how effective you think the following advertising methods would be to promote
sustainable transport, if aimed at you? (1=very effective 5=not very effective)
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5
Posters
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Leaflets
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Television advert
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E-mailed adverts
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Electronic advertising in Uni bars
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Radio adverts (Ram Air)
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Advert in Scrapie/Ram
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Web page on Uni web site
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Other……………….………………… 
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8. Do you have any other comments you would like to make?
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And finally, would you be happy to be contacted at a later date to give feedback on any initiatives carried out
as a result of this survey? If so please leave your e-mail
address………………………………………………………………………………………………..
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Please return the completed questionnaires by Thursday 21 February to
N. Ashra, Postgrad, Environmental Science, Pheonix Building.
Thank you for your time.