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You are invited to participate in a survey on travel-related consumption behaviour. The survey is being conducted to study the influence of urban form, socio-economic conditions and temperature extremes on travel mode choices and decisions, with particular focus on shopping-related travel.

It will take approximately 15 minutes to complete the survey which comprises of four sections.

Your participation in this study is completely voluntary and you can withdraw from the survey at any point. It is very important for us to learn your opinions.

If you have questions about the survey, you may contact Supriya Mathew at [email protected], or (02) 94905449. Your survey responses will be strictly confidential and data from this research will be reported only in the aggregate.

Thank you very much for your time and support.

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Section 1: Shopping-related Travel

 
 
 
In this section you will be asked some questions about your shopping-related travel and the neighbourhood you are living.
 
 
 
* Which suburb are you currently residing?
   
 
 
 
* Please enter the post code of the suburb you are currently residing?
   
 
 
 
Please choose the most appropriate that describes shops in your neighbourhood
 
Most shops are local within 2km distance from home.
 
Most shops are within 5km distance from home.
 
Most shops are at distances greater than 5km.
 
Some shops are within 2-5km, while others are at distances greater than 5km
 
 
In general how many times a week (7 days) do you shop at shops within the following distances from home? Please put numbers (e.g. 0,1,2,3,....) in each of the boxes. For example, If you do not shop within 2km distance from home, please enter 0 in the box.
Within 2km from home
2 to 5km from home
Greater than 5km from home
 
 
 
* Which transport mode do you primarily use for local shopping (shopping within 2km distance from home)?
Bus Train Car Walking Cycling Other  
 
 
 
Which mode of transport do you primarily use for shops at distances greater than 2km from your home?
Bus Train Car Walking Cycling Other  
 
 
 
Which weather extremes can change your usual mode of transport to local shops (within 2 km distance from home)?
 
Heat waves
 
Heavy rains
 
Strong winds
 
Floods
 
Storms
 
None of the these

 
 
 
* What was the main factor you considered when choosing to live in this suburb?
 
Availability and accessibility of transport services to local retail
 
Availability and accessibility of transport services to work place
 
Walkable distance to retail shops
 
Green neighbourhood environments
 
Pleasant climate
 
Proximity to work place/schools/child care/aged care
 
Housing affordability
 
Other
 
 
 
 
Section 2: Urban Form and Accessibility
 
 
 
In this section you will be asked some questions to determine your accessibility to local shops.
 
 
 
* Please select all existing types of land use in your suburb?
 
There are residential dwellings
 
There are retail shops
 
There are health services
 
There are schools
 
There are office buildings
 
There are entertainment facilities
 
There are community facilities
 
There are parks

 
 
 
* Which dwellng types are mainly there in your suburb?
 
Low-density dwellings
 
Medium-density dwellings
 
High-density dwellings
 
Mixed-density dwellings
 
 
Which modes of motor transports are available to you between your home and regular shopping place?
Yes No Yes, but not all the way
* Bus
* Train
* Car
 
 
 
* Do you have a pedestrian path between your home and local retail (shops within 2km distance from home)?
Yes No
 
 
 
* Do you have a cycle track between your home and local retail (shops within 2km distance from home)?
Yes No
 
 
If you have a pedestrian path between your home and local retail, please answer the following.
Yes No
* Shaded by street trees
* Shaded (other than trees)
* Paths are lit at night
* Graded with too many slopes
* Steps in the path way
* Pedestrian track is not all the way to the local shops
* Poorly maintained
* Availability of resting places (e.g. benches)
Availability of drinking water
Safe (e.g. safe raod crossing, good walking signs, no attack from stray dogs)
 
 
If you have a cycle track between your home and local retail, please answer the following options.
Yes No
* Shaded by street trees
* Shaded (other than trees)
* Paths are lit at night
* Graded with too many slopes
* Steps in the path way
* Pedestrian track is not all the way to the local shops
* Poorly maintained
* Availability of resting places (e.g. benches)
Availability of drinking water
Safe (e.g. safe raod crossing, good walking signs, no attack from stray dogs)
 
 
 
Section 3: Travel Mode Choice and Decision
 
 
 
Please mark the degree to which you agree on the following statements (strongly agree to strongly disagree)
 
 
Do you agree with the following statements?
strongly agree agree neutral disagree strongly disagree N/A
* a. I prefer to walk/cycle to shops if the distance is short (e.g. less than 2km).
* b. I prefer to walk/cycle to shops if there are safe and shaded pedestrian/cycling paths.
* c. I prefer to walk/cycle to shops if the pathways are not graded and well maintained.
* d. I prefer to travel by bus/train to shops if there is a bus/train stop nearby.
* e. I prefer to travel by bus/train to shops if the bus/train is frequent (every 15 minutes).
* a. I usually drive to shops as it is a habit for me.
* b. I drive to shops as all my peers and family drive cars.
* c. I prefer to drive to shops as it allows more flexibility for my time.
* d. I prefer to drive to shops as I can stop at my convenience and accommodate more people in the car.
* e. I prefer to drive to shops as I can carry more goods purchased from shops.
strongly agree agree neutral disagree strongly disagree N/A
* f. I walk to shops as I am concerned about the environment.
* g. I am in the habit of walking or cycling.
* h. I prefer to walk to shops as it is a good exercise.
* i. I prefer not to walk as I am concerned about my safety in busy streets.
* j. Weather warnings influence my mode of travel to shops
* k. I prefer to drive on hot days (>35oC) rather than to walk even for very short distances (<500m).
* l. I am worried about my health during hot days and prefer not to walk.
* I would prefer to walk/cycle if there are shaded pathways even when it is hot.
 
 
 
Section 4: Socio-economic Characteristics

 
 
 
In this section you will be asked about your socio-economic backgrounds.
 
 
 
* Age
 
less than 24 years
 
25-55 years
 
more than 55 years
 
 
 
* Are you
 
Female
 
Male
 
 
 
* Education level completed
 
High school
 
TAFE/Vocational
 
University (Undergraduate)
 
University (Postgraduate)
 
Other
 
 
 
 
* Employment status
 
Unemployed
 
Employed full time
 
Employed part time
 
Retired
 
 
 
* What is your weekly individual income (inclusive of taxes)?
 
nil income
 
$1 to $149
 
$150 to $249
 
$250 to $399
 
$400 to $599
 
$600 to $999
 
$1,000 to $1,299
 
$1,300 to $1,599
 
$1,600 to $1,999
 
$2,000 or more
 
 
 
* Please choose the most appropriate description for your household.
 
Single occupancy
 
Couples without children
 
Couples with child(ren) under 15 years
 
Couples with child(ren) 15 years and over
 
Couples with child(ren) under both 15 years of age and above 15 years of age
 
One parent families with child(ren) under 15 years
 
One parent families with child(ren) 15 years and over
 
One parent families with child(ren) under both 15 years of age and above 15 years of age
 
 
 
* What is your weekly household income?
 
Negative / Nil income
 
$1 to $149
 
$150 to $249
 
$250 to $349
 
$350 to $499
 
$500 to $649
 
$650 to $799
 
$800 to $999
 
$1000 to $1199
 
$1200 to $1399
 
$1400 to $1699
 
$1700 to $1999
 
$2000 to $2499
 
$2500 to $2999
 
$3000 or more
 
 
 
* Do you personally own a car?
 
Yes
 
No
 
 
 
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