Surveys
2015
September
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Subiaco Resident Travel Patterns

Subiaco Resident Travel Patterns

Travel Patterns of Residents living within the Subiaco Area Survey

This survey will gather data regarding Subiaco residents travel patterns in order to address the question ‘Have the Transit Oriented Development design principles reduced car dependency within the Subiaco area?’ A Transit Oriented Development (TOD) is an urban planning design method, which integrates transport with the built form.

This survey aims to collect information from residents living within the Subiaco area in order to discover the success and/or limitations of Subiaco’s TOD design in reducing car dependency.

Please be aware that you must be 18 years and over to participate in this survey.

Participation in this survey aims to reflect the average household patterns. Therefore when responding to the survey, please answer based on your individual or household patterns.

Participation in this survey is anonymous and any data collected will be collated to best represent Subiaco residents as a whole. Individuals will not be identified.

If you consent to completing this survey it should take approximately 10-15 minutes to complete. Please respond before the 11th October 2015.

Curtin University Human Research Ethics Committee (HREC) has approved this study (HREC number RDHU-191-15). Should you wish to discuss the study with someone not directly involved, in particular, any matters concerning the conduct of the study or your rights as a participant, or you wish to make a confidential complaint, you may contact the Ethics Officer on (08) 9266 9223 or the Manager, Research Integrity on (08) 9266 7093 or email [email protected].

Thank you for deciding to complete and participate in this survey!

Your responses will be recorded and analysed as a representation of the travel patterns of residents living within the Subiaco area. If you would like to be kept informed about the findings of this research project, or have any questions or problems regarding this survey, please contact me or my supervisor on the contact details below.

Researcher: Brittany Griffiths Supervisor: Professor Carey Curtis
Curtin University (Bentley Campus) Curtin University – Department of Planning and Geography (Bentley Campus) Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Phone No.: (08) 9266 2061

I Agree

* How many years have you lived in the Subiaco area?

* How many numbers of vehicles in your household?

* Do you work within the suburb of Subiaco? (Yes/No)

* What transportation mode do you use to get to work? If more tan one please select the mode used to travel the furthest distance (e.g. Car, Train, Walking, Bus, Cycling).

* Do you shop (food/retail) or visit cafes and restaurants within the Subiaco area? (Yes/No).

* What transportation mode do you use to get to the shops and restaurants? (e.g. Car, Train, Walking, Bus, Cycling).

Select the box which most applies to you for the following statements:

	Strongly Disagree	Disagree	Neither	Agree	Strongly Agree
* Living close to public transport services was a major factor in my decision to live with the Subiaco area.

* Public transport is important to me.

* Walking as a mode of transport is important to me.

* Cycling as a mode of transport is important to me.

* I use public transport services to connect me to all the major services and amenities offered around Perth.

* Living within close proximity to Subiaco train station has increased my public transport use.

* The cycle path networks are well maintained in Subiaco.

* The pedestrian path networks are well maintained in Subiaco.

* Living within Subiaco has reduced my car usage.

* There is a sufficient amount of parking within the Subiaco area.

* My public transport usage would increase as a result of more frequent train/bus services.

* I will use public transport, such as the bus or train, during no peak time periods (between 10am and 3pm) to access key services and facilities within Perth.

* Please rank (1-10) the following in order of most important to least important:

Quicker travel time to get to work.
Closer proximity to work.
Better access to public transport.
Better to access to walking facilities.
Closer proximity to amenities i.e. Shops, Cafes, Restaurants, Childcare.
Attractive public open space.
Affordability.
Closer proximity to family.
Character of the suburb.
Safety of the suburb.

Are most of your trips during each week taken by public transport? or car?

What factors have influenced your decision to take public transport? (e.g. Health, Environmental Considerations, Affordability, Safety, Efficiency, Proximity to Services, End of Trip Connections) (If not applicable - go to the next question)

What factors have influenced your decision to take the car? (e.g. Health, Environmental Considerations, Affordability, Safety, Efficiency, Proximity to Services, End of Trip Connections) (If not applicable - go to question 6)

How would you improve Subiaco's public transport system? (e.g. More frequent trains, park and ride system).

Do you think Subiaco's design has been successful in creating a walkable neighbourhood? How would you improve Subiaco's design to reduce car dependency?