Swanmore 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% 2 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 4 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 5 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 Winchester 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.