College Analysis of School Travel Pupil Survey Results

A total of 918 surveys were completed by pupils in tutor time. (73.44% response rate out of the total population of 1250). Some pupils chose more than 1 answer to questions, which has affected the results, therefore the total responses to each question have been stated.

1. How do you come to school on most days?

Q1: How do you come to school on most days?

Walk 10% 0% 25% Cycle 20% Bus Public Bus School

0% Car alone Car Share 14% Train 31% Taxi

Q1 How do you come to school on most days?

Walk Cycle Bus Public Bus School Car alone Car Share Train Taxi TOTALS 232 4 297 128 182 89 1 0 PERECENTAGES 24.9% 0.4% 31.8% 13.7% 19.5% 9.5% 0.1% 0.0% Total responses / question 933

1 2. Why do you come to school that way?

Q2: Why do you come to school that w ay? Easy for you or your parents

Distance -near

Distance- far

No bus or train available 2% 5% 1%1%0%2% Cheap 22% 47%

Lack of walking/ cycle facilities 20% Personal Safety

On route to employment

Other

Q2 Why do you come to school that way? Easy Lack of for you No bus walking/ or your Distance Distance- or train cycle Personal On route to parents -near far available Cheap facilities Safety employment Other TOTALS 442 196 213 22 45 9 12 1 23 PERECENTAGES 45.9% 20.4% 22.1% 2.3% 4.7% 0.9% 1.2% 0.1% 2.4% Total responses / question 963

Q2.1 Do you have a bus pass?

Q2.1 Do you have a bus pass?

0.9% 5.6% No 26.4% Yes (unspecified) Brijan Stagecoach 60.5% HCC School Pass 6.6%

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Q2.1 Do you have a bus pass?

Yes HCC School No (unspecified) Brijan Stagecoach Pass TOTALS 540 59 236 8 50 PERECENTAGES 60.5% 6.6% 26.4% 0.9% 5.6% Total responses / question 893

Q3. How do you go home from school each day?

Q3: How do you come home from school each day?

5% 0% Walk 12% 29% Cycle Bus Public 13% Bus School Car alone 0% Car Share Train 41% Taxi

Q3 How do you go home from school each day?

Walk Cycle Bus Public Bus School Car alone Car Share Train Taxi TOTALS 273 4 369 115 134 54 2 0 PERECENTAGES 28.7% 0.4% 38.8% 12.1% 14.1% 5.7% 0.2% 0 Total responses / question 951

3 Q4. Why do you go home that way?

Q4: Why do you go home that way?

Easy for you or your parents Distance near

Distance far 5% 1% 8% No bus or Train available 4%1% 3% 43% Cheap

17% Lack of walking/cycle routes 18% Personal Safety

On route from employment

other

Q4. Why do you go home that way? Easy for Lack of On route you or No bus or walking/ from your Distance Distance- train Chea cycle Personal employmen parents -near far available p facilities Safety t Other TOTALS 459 191 179 24 59 11 11 0 26 PERECENTAGES 47.8% 19.9% 18.6% 2.5% 6.1% 1.1% 1.1% 0.0% 2.7% Total responses / question 960

Q5. How would you like to travel to and from school each day?

Q5: How would you like to travel to and from school each day?

9% 4% 0% Walk 25% Cycle 18% Bus Car alone Car Share 5% Train Taxi 39% Other

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Q5 How would you like to travel to and from school? Walk Cycle Bus Car alone Car Share Train Taxi Other TOTALS 231 49 355 171 82 37 0 1 PERECENTAGES 24.9% 5.3% 38.3% 18.5% 8.9% 4.0% 0.0% 0.1% Total responses / question 926

Q5.1 Why would you prefer to travel this way?

Mode of Reasons for preferred mode of transport / No. of Responses Transport Comments Bus I am used to the bus 135 Bus is quick, easy, safe & reliable Bus is cheaper I get to chat with friends on the bus 125 Bus is my only way to get to school / it is too 28 far to walk or cycle Bus so my parents don’t have to drive me 22 I get a free bus pass 4 Walk Walking is easy / I live near / I walk with my 126 friends I walk for exercise / walking is better for the 60 environment Walking is free / doesn’t cost anything 10 Car Share Easier for my parents / cheaper / less petrol / I 41 am with my friends / No risk of missing the bus / quicker than the bus Cycling For exercise / faster than walking / more 35 options for after school / I enjoy cycling / Good for the environment / it would be a challenge Car Alone Convenience / Easy / too much to carry / wet 53 weather I live too far away / speed given the distance 26 So I don’t have to get up so early / worry about 30 missing the bus I don’t like the bus / buses are too crowded / 22 bad behaviour on the bus Cheaper than the bus 11 I like being driven for comfort / peace & quiet / 32 warmth I have bad joints and walking makes it worse 1 I get travel sick 1 Driving is easy for my parents 5 No bus available 4 Less physical / mental exertion / I’m lazy! 14 Personal Safety 6 Train Trains are fun / cool / would be different 33

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A comparison of answers to Q1. How do you travel to school?, Q3: How do you travel home from school? and Q5: How would you like to travel to and from school each day?

Comparison of answers to Q1: How do you travel to school,

Q3: How do you go home from school each day?

Q5: How would you like to travel to school? 600

500

400 Home to School

300

School to Home No of pupils 200 Preferred Mode of Travel 100

0 Walk Cycle Bus/Taxi Car alone Car Share Train

Car Car Walk Cycle Bus/Taxi alone Share Train Q1 232 4 425 182 89 1 Q3 273 4 484 134 54 2 Q5 231 49 355 171 82 37

Q6. If you do already walk or cycle, or wish to start, is there anything that would help make your journey easier or safer? For example, cycle storage, improved footpaths, crossing facilities or cycle training.

Categories Comment / Suggestion No. Responses 1.Footpaths Improved footpaths generally 98 Wider pavements, especially along New 45 Road Wider footpaths from Bishop’s Waltham to 4 Swanmore Footpath both sides of New Road 2

6 Better access path / entrance from Lower 4 Chase Road through Swanmore Meadows or across playing field Better path next to Village Hall 2 Fix uneven pavements, especially along New 15 Road More footways along country lanes 21 Cut back hedges overhanging paths 6 Less muddy paths 4 Shortcuts / more direct footpaths 5 Icy footpaths need to be gritted in winter 2 Crossing Better Crossing Facilities generally 41 Facilities Better crossing facility on Road 5 Safer crossing point by Village Hall / in front 9 of school Crossing point at Forest Road / New Road 5 junction Zebra crossings / traffic lights generally 10 Safer Safer Roads generally 8 Roads Traffic is too close to pavements along New 7 Rd Traffic on New Road is busy and dangerous 6 More street lighting 7 Fewer cars / slower traffic 3 Lower speed limit on Hoads Hill 1 Get rid of parked cars along New Road 3 More mirrors on blind corners for safety 1 Closer bus stops 2 Cycling Safer roads for cycling 4 Cycle routes / cycle lanes 24 More secure cycle storage / Bigger bike shed 24 Cycle training 4 Cycle lockers for helmets, etc 2 Other My walk to school is fine as it is 9 comments I live too far away / do not wish to walk or 14 cycle

7. Is there anything you dislike about your journey to and from school? If so, please give details below

Category Dislikes / Comments No. Responses No Dislikes I am happy with the way I get to & from 176 school Buses Buses are cold / in poor condition / dirty / 85 leaking / mouldy / uncomfortable Poor behaviour on the buses – swearing / 82

7 shouting /throwing things / fighting Buses are crowded / not enough seats 40 Buses are expensive 22 Being latefor school because of the bus 15 Grumpy bus drivers, swearing at children / 8 using the phone whilst driving! Missing the bus 6 Crowds & queuing for the bus 7 Older pupils swearing / tripping me up / 10 shoving / bullying at bus stops Roads & Traffic, especially along New Road 31 Safety Buses & cars driving too close to pavements 11 Inconsiderate driving & speeding cars 12 Potholes in roads 4 Lack of street lighting 3 Crossing the roads 13 Cars parked in New Road causing problems 16 Lack of parking coming from Waltham Chase 3 direction Flooding between Bishops Waltham & 2 Swanmore Walking Narrow pavements 13 Uneven pavements 7 Lack of pavements 4 Smokers hanging around on footpath 8 Walking / waiting in the cold / Bad weather 25 Walking through muddy fields / paths 10 No one to walk with 4 Walking is tiring 5 Overgrown hedges 2 Icy footpaths in winter 3 Dogs mess on pavements 1 Others Getting up early 7 Length of journey 23 Cost of petrol 1 Car sharing can make me late 1 I would prefer cycling to the car 1 Need an after clubs bus 1 Lack of consideration for cyclists 2

8 8. Have you been involved in an accident on your way to or from Swanmore College in the last year?

Q8: Have you been involved in an accident on your way to or from school in the past year?

6%

Yes No

94%

Q8 Have you been involved in an accident on your way to/from school? Yes No TOTALS 57 844 PERECENTAGES 6.3% 93.7% Total responses / question 901

Details of Accident No. of Reports At the bus gate a car crashed into the 6 bus then a massive tree branch smashed through front window of the bus

A woman pulled out without checking the road 1 and our bus crashed into her.

I regularly fall over due to slippery surfaces when 1 icy and also my shoes provide little friction

Once a speeding car hit our wing mirror and 1 another time we narrowly avoided collision on narrow road.

I had to wait for another bus, because my bus 1 had crashed, but I wasn't on it.

Bus crashed into a car once 1

A car drove into the back of a bus 1

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My bus did a hit and run in . He helped 1 people in a crash.

Windshield smashed by windscreen wipers as it 1 came to my stop

A car crashed into the bus 1

A car crashed into the side of the bus. Not much 1 damage, no-one was hurt. It happened 2 yrs ago

Icy roads cause me to fall off my bike where the 1 road is not gritted.

This morning a Budgens Lorry mashed up a 1 shiny red car next to me because the brakes didn't work and some debris hit me on the leg.

The windscreen was smashed 1

When cycling I was clipped by a van 1

A bus clipped a car wing mirror 1

A car windscreen hit my arm 1

Hit into side of car on school road because of 1 parked cars

Tripped on pavement 1

A bus was so close to the pavement that it hit my 1 school bag and was close to hitting me

The bus flooded with rain. 2

Car reversed out of driveway because they 1 weren't looking and then crashed into us.

There was a bus crash and it breaks down loads 1 of times

I split my hand open on a barbed wire fence 1

Bus has broken down 1

The Brijan bus crashed into the roundabout in the 3 Bishop's Waltham Square

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But most of the Brijan buses crash - maybe they 1 need better drivers?

Bus crashed twice 1

Last year I was late for school and mum was 1 going to drive me but we crashed

The bollards in Whiteley were hit by our bus, we 1 were delayed.

There have been problems with bus breaking 1 down & difficulty opening bus gate

Potholes in Lower Chase Road caused car to 1 break

I fell down a curb 1

We hit a car 1

Got hit by a car 1

Up the road where the cars park on one side we 1 smashed a wing mirror with a parked car because some idiot pulled out into our way.

Driver went to help people in a crashed car 1

I got shot 1

My finger got caught in a bag rack and it got cut 1 open.

I fell over 1

A car accidentally rammed us but it was ok 1

The bus I was in hit a parked car. No-one was 1 hurt

RJ punched me 1

I got attacked by some people 1

Bus fell in ditch 1

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9. Do you own a bicycle?

Q9: Do you own a bicycle?

14%

YES NO

86%

Q9 Do you own a bicycle? YES NO TOTALS 783 123 PERECENTAGES 86.4% 13.6% Total responses / question 906

10. Are there any other comments you would like to make about the things that influence the way you travel to school?

Additional Comments No. Responses Buses I would like the bus to be nicer / better 4

We need a cheaper bus that travels from 2 to Swanmore

I wish the bus pass was cheaper / buses are 7 expensive. I think everyone who takes the bus should get a 1 free bus pass

I used to get a free bus pass, but I don't any more 1

It would cost a lot more if we drove 1

It is not my fault I am late / Bus needs to be on time 2

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There is a lack of public buses, so I cannot get back 1 home when I want by bus

It takes 30 minutes to get to the bus stop 1

Need a bigger bus / less crowded buses 3 People throwing and shouting on the school bus / 2 Need a teacher on the bus

I use a bus because I live far away 1 Have the radio on the bus? 1

Due to the bus gate (Whiteley), buses are the only 1 real option I have for travelling to school

If there is snow in Whiteley then loads of people 1 wouldn't be here because there are only 2 buses that go into Whiteley

Parents don't have time to car share so I go by bus 1

Cycling Getting a bus means I can wake up later than if I 1 cycle

Too far to cycle as it would take a long time. 4

I wouldn’t want to cycle to school because the 3 roads are too busy

I don't think we should pay money to put our bikes 1 on the school premises

After I don’t do after college clubs 42 School I don’t do any after school clubs because I have no 4 Clubs transport home

I only do clubs in the summer term 1

I do activities out of school 2

I would come to netball club if I could take the bus 2 home

Walking My house is really out of the way, so I wouldn’t be able to get a bus and my parents work so I walk, but I don’t really care and it’s fun so nothing needs to change

Lack of a footpath near our house 2

13 Please make the path from Lower Chase Rd across the field 1 less overgrown, as it is a lot easier for me to walk across the field than to be driven round the school.

The fact there is no way to bypass a busy main 2 road on the way to school / crossing busy roads

Safer There is lots of traffic 1 Roads Please have wider roads. 1

I think there needs to be more crossings and buses 1 closer to school to make it safer

Car If it’s rainy then I go in the car 2

Too many cars park on the road 1

Road outside the school is really busy and 2 dangerous

Multi- I get dropped off at my friends house and then we 1 modal both walk to school at 8:00 transport I get the bus back from school to my brother and 1 sister's school and then drive home

General I like the way I travel 1

Please may the bus stop outside my road and stop 1 at MacDonalds on the way to school?

11. Which days of the week do you stay for after college activities?

Which days of the week do you stay for an after college activity?

250

200

150

100 No. No. of Pupils

50

0 Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday

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Q11. Which days of the week do you stay for after college activities? Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday No. Pupils 15 157 218 188 56 % of College Population (1257) 1.2% 12.5% 17.3% 15.0% 4.5%

What days of the week do you stay for an after college activity?

70

60

50 Year 7 Year 8 40 Year 9 Year 10 30

Year 11 No. No. of Pupils 20 Unknown Year

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0 Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday

Q11. Which days of the week do you stay for an after college activity? Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Year 11 4 55 64 32 1 Year 10 4 23 64 40 7 Year 9 3 24 42 26 7 Year 8 2 25 22 38 15 Year 7 0 28 23 49 25 Misc Years 1 2 4 3 1 Total 14 157 219 188 56

Q12. How do you usually travel home from an after-college activity?

Q12 How do you go home from an after college activity? Walk Cycle Bus Car alone Car Share Train Taxi TOTALS 143 4 64 308 90 2 0 PERECENTAGES 23.4% 0.7% 10.5% 50.4% 14.7% 0.3% 0.0% Total responses / question 611

15 Q12: How do you usually travel home from an after college activity?

350 300 250 200 150

100 No. of Pupils 50 0 Walk Cycle Bus Car Car Train Taxi alone Share

Q13: Why do you go home from an after college activity that way?

Q13: Why do you travel home from an after college activity that way?

Easy for you or your parents 0%2% Distance -near 3%1% 6% Distance- far 39% 19% No bus or train available Cheap Lack of walking/ cycle facilities Personal Safety 13% 17% On route to employment Other

Q13. Why do you go home from an after college activity that way? Easy Lack of On for you No bus walking/ route or your Distance Distance or train cycle Personal from parents near far available Cheap facilities Safety work Other TOTALS 236 105 78 115 19 4 36 2 14 PERECENTAGES 38.8% 17.2% 12.8% 18.9% 3.1% 0.7% 5.9% 0.3% 2.3% Total responses / question 609

16 Q14: How would you like to travel home from an after school activity?

Q14: How would you like to travel home from an after college club?

300 250 200 150 100

No. of Pupils 50 0 Walk Cycle Bus After Car Car Train Taxi Public Clubs alone Share Bus

Q14 How would you like to travel home from an after college activity? Bus After Clubs Car Car Walk Cycle Public Bus alone Share Train Taxi TOTALS 121 25 38 107 250 74 1 0 PERECENTAGE 19.6% 4.1% 6.2% 17.4% 40.6% 12.0% 0.2% 0.0% Total responses / question 616

Comparison of Q3: How do you travel home from school? Q12: How do you travel home from an after college activity? And Q14: How would you like to travel home from an after college activity?

1000 900 800 Travel home at 3:00pm 700 600 Travel home after clubs 500 400 300 Preferred travel after No. of PupilsNo.of 200 clubs 100 0

Taxi Walk Cycle Train

Bus Public Car alone Car Share Dedicated Bus No. Responses

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Comparison of Q3: How do you go home from school each day and Q12: How do you go home from an after college activity? And Q14: How would you like to travel home from an after college activity? No. Responses

Walk Cycle Bus Public Dedicated Bus Car alone Car Share Train Taxi Q3: 273 4 369 121 114 46 1 0 928 Q12: 143 4 64 0 308 90 2 0 611

Q14: Walk Cycle Bus Public After Clubs Bus Car alone Car Share Train Taxi Q14: 121 25 38 107 250 74 1 0 616

Q15. Would you be prepared to pay a nominal fee of £1/ journey towards the cost of an After-Clubs’ Bus?

Q15: Would you be prepared to pay £1 for an after clubs bus?

41% Yes No 59%

Q15 Would you pay £1 for an after Clubs Bus? Yes No TOTALS 257 369 PERECENTAGES 41.1% 58.9% Total responses / question 626

18 16. Proposed Route for After Clubs’ Bus Pilot, starting Thursday 10th January 2013 (Please circle your preferred stopping point).

Q16: Which after clubs bus stopping point would you use?

90 80 70 60 50 40 30 20 No. No. of Pupils 10

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A32

Square

BW Sq Mini

Droxford Square

Hoe Rd / Rd Hoe Roebuck Whiteley

Botley

Station

Wickham

Park Gate

Meonstoke

McCarthys/ Roundabout

Q16 Which After Clubs Bus Stopping Point would you use? Hoe Rd / McCarthys/ BW Mini A32 Wickham Botley Park Sq Roundabout Square Roebuck Square Station Whiteley Gate No. Pupils 82 13 15 11 39 22 45 8

Comments about travelling home from an after college activity

Comments No. Responses After Clubs I can't always get a lift at the right time 5 Bus I think the after clubs bus sounds like a lovely 2 idea

You might want to consider times/days 2

After clubs bus should be 16:15 / 16:35 depart 8

Makes it easier for parents 20

Easier for me to access clubs & get home 25 Safer 5 The after clubs bus would be cheaper for me 7 The Roebuck is not near my house, but would 3 be the nearest stop – still a long way from there

Wickham sq would be the nearest stop, but it 2 would still be a 15 min drive from there.

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None of these stops are near where I live 13 No stop for Knowle? 7 No stop for Hambledon? 5 No stop for Denmead? 7 No Stop for Soberton / Newtown? 5 No stop for North ? 3 No stop of for Shirrell Heath / ? 8 No stop for / Locksheath / ? 4 No stop for Waltham Chase? 12 This route would not pass my house and it is 4 cheaper for me to catch a public bus

It would take ages to get home. 4

I live in Clanfield. It doesn't stop near me, so I 1 couldn't use the bus if I needed to.

Different buses for different places because I 1 would have to wait for ages!

Why should I pay for 2 buses when the first is 3 £120/term. Need to make / Whiteley quicker to get to.

I cannot afford the after clubs bus 1 Although I have circled one it is still on the 3 opposite side of town, so I'd still have to walk a fair distance

Not worth paying the money for the short 1 distance

A32 Roebuck and McCarthy's Farm Shop are both 1 dangerous roads with injuries and fatalities

My parents don't know whether a club is cancelled until I 1 either arrive home on the normal bus or not.

My friends might be on the after clubs bus 1

After clubs bus so I don't waste petrol 1

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