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Reasons for not Cycling

Dear All,

Currently student in 4 th year in BSc Transport Management at Napier University. I am running an Honours Project about Reasons for not Cycling .Could you please take few minutes to fill this questionnaire this will be really helpfull for my survey.

Thanks for answering.

Yours Faithfully

Martial FOUESNANT©

Do you own a bike?

Yes ( if yes go to question 3)

What are the main reasons for not owing a bike? ( Tick all that apply)

Too old

Too lazy

Health reasons

Got a car

Fear of heavy traffic

Too busy to cycle

Never learned

Prefer to walk

Nowhere to store it

Can't afford one

Do you cycle?

Yes

4.Please rank your main barriers to cycling *

	Very important barrier	Important barrier	Minor barrier	Not a barrier
Poor weather	Very important barrier	Important barrier	Minor barrier	Not a barrier

Don't like being sweaty	Very important barrier	Important barrier	Minor barrier	Not a barrier

Fear of the ( heavy) traffic	Very important barrier	Important barrier	Minor barrier	Not a barrier

Worry about personal safety	Very important barrier	Important barrier	Minor barrier	Not a barrier

Pollution from traffic	Very important barrier	Important barrier	Minor barrier	Not a barrier

Not enough/bad cycling provisions	Very important barrier	Important barrier	Minor barrier	Not a barrier

Cycling into dark	Very important barrier	Important barrier	Minor barrier	Not a barrier

Too many hills	Very important barrier	Important barrier	Minor barrier	Not a barrier

No safe place to lock your bike	Very important barrier	Important barrier	Minor barrier	Not a barrier

Too far to cycle	Very important barrier	Important barrier	Minor barrier	Not a barrier

5. Over the last month, how often have you used a bicyle?*

	6-7 days a week	3-5 days a week	1-2 days a week	Once a fortnight	Less than once a month	Not applicable
Leisure	6-7 days a week	3-5 days a week	1-2 days a week	Once a fortnight	Less than once a month	Not applicable

Commuting to work/university	6-7 days a week	3-5 days a week	1-2 days a week	Once a fortnight	Less than once a month	Not applicable

Short trips: shopping...	6-7 days a week	3-5 days a week	1-2 days a week	Once a fortnight	Less than once a month	Not applicable

Regarding cycling which of the following opinions represents your attitude? ( Please tick one answer)

I hate cycling

I don't like

I neither like or dislike cycling

I like cycling

I like cycling very much

Which of the following initiatives could encourage you start cycle or cycle more? ( Tick all that apply)

Traffic calming measures

Better information about cycle routes

More cycle lanes

Secure cycle facilities

Long distance routes for cyclists

Facilities on Public Transport

Discounts/Towards the purchase of a cycle

Training, advice or guidance on safer cycling

Shower/Changing and locker facilities at place of work

Improve cycle network in local area

None

In the following section you need to picture yourself in several cycling environments and answer the question : Would I cycle on that?

Please feel free to add any comments to explain your answers.