STUDENT TRAVEL SURVEY ANALYSIS REPORT 2015 November 2015 REVISION A - APRIL 2018 Prepared by: Key Transport Consultants Ltd 26 Berkeley Square Bristol BS8 1HP Tel 0117 920 9430 Email: [email protected] www.key-transport.com CONTENTS 1. INTRODUCTION 1 2. UNIVERSITY STUDENT TRAVEL SURVEY METHODOLOGY 2 3. SURVEY RESULTS 4 4. CARBON EMISSIONS OF TRAVEL 48 5. TARGETS 51 6. SUMMARY AND CONCLUSIONS 54 FIGURES 1. RESPONDENT TERM TIME HOME LOCATIONS 2. RESPONDENT TERM TIME ADDRESS DENSITY MAP 3. RESPONDENT USUAL PLACE OF STUDY DENSITY MAP 4. RESPONDENTS WHO USUALLY WALK OR CYCLE TO THEIR PLACE OF STUDY 5. RESPONDENTS WHO USUALLY TRAVEL BY PUBLIC TRANSPORT TO STUDY 6. RESPONDENTS WHO USUALLY TRAVEL BY CAR AS DRIVER TO STUDY 7. RESPONDENTS WHO USUALLY TRAVEL BY CAR AS PASSENGER TO STUDY APPENDICES A. UNIVERSITY OF BRISTOL STUDENT TRAVEL SURVEY QUESTIONNAIRE B. QUESTION 14 ALTERNATIVE RESPONSES C. QUESTION 21 ALTERNATIVE RESPONSES D. QUESTION 26 ALTERNATIVE RESPONSES E. QUESTION 31 FULL LIST OF COMMENTS PROVIDED © Key Transport Consultants Ltd www.key-transport.com F:\DATA\Jobs\0675 UoB Travel Survey Analysis\Travel Survey Report v4.0.doc 1. INTRODUCTION 1.1 Key Transport Consultants Ltd (KTC) have been retained by the University of Bristol (University) to analyse the results of their 2015 Student Travel Survey and summarise the findings. 1.2 The survey methodology is set out in section 2, with the results of the survey set out in section 3. 1.3 Section 4 considers the carbon emissions of student travel and section 5 compares the results of the 2015 surveys with the existing Travel Plan targets. 1.4 Conclusions are drawn in section 6. 1.5 Errors in the spreadsheet analysis of emissions was identified in 2018 while preparing a report on the most recent University Staff Travel Survey. Consequently, the emissions in the Student Travel Survey Analysis Report have been corrected in this Revision A version, dated April 2018. F:\DATA\Jobs\0675 UoB Travel Survey Analysis\Travel Survey Report v4.0.doc 1 2. UNIVERSITY STUDENT TRAVEL SURVEY METHODOLOGY Introduction 2.1 The Student Travel Survey is undertaken to collect information about the travel habits of students attending the University. Information collected through the survey is used to identify issues faced by students in relation to travel, to monitor the effectiveness of the University Travel Plan and existing travel policies, and to guide the development of the Travel Plan and future travel polices. 2.2 The 2015 survey has also been used to understand the impact of the current and proposed residents parking zones across central Bristol. 2.3 The survey, which was prepared by the University Sustainability Manager (Transport), was based on previous Student Travel Surveys to allow comparisons to be drawn between the results of this and previous surveys. A copy of the survey can be seen in Appendix A. 2.4 The survey was submitted to the Student Survey Strategy Group for approval in January 2015. 2.5 The survey was primarily an online survey. However, the invitation made it clear that paper copies were available on request. There were no requests for hard copies of the survey form. 2.6 The online survey was produced using the University’s own software, Bristol On-Line Surveys. Invitation 2.7 The survey was launched on the 21st February 2015. 2.8 To launch the survey an email was sent to all students from the Deputy Vice Chancellor, Professor Guy Orpen. The email set out the reasons for undertaking the survey, a URL (http://www.bristol.ac.uk/transportplan/surveys/) for the online version of the survey and details of the incentives offered for completion of the survey. 2.9 The invitation email was sent to 18,328 students. 2.10 In addition to the email invitation the survey was widely advertised across the University; through key departments, events, posters, websites and social media. A reminder was sent to students on the 29th February 2015. F:\DATA\Jobs\0675 UoB Travel Survey Analysis\Travel Survey Report v4.0.doc 2 2.11 The survey closed on the 4th March 2015. Response Rate 2.12 The survey was completed by 2,916 students giving a response rate of 15.9%. The 2014 survey had a response rate of 14%. A response rate of 16% from a population of over 18,000 students is considered representative, with less than a 3% margin of error at a 99% confidence level. F:\DATA\Jobs\0675 UoB Travel Survey Analysis\Travel Survey Report v4.0.doc 3 3. SURVEY RESULTS 3.1 The results of the 2015 Travel Plan monitoring survey are set out by question below. 3.2 Typically, where appropriate, the survey results are provided as a percentage. Unless otherwise stated, the percentage is calculated based on the number of valid responses recorded for each question. Therefore, where no answer was selected or left blank it has been ignored in the calculation. 3.3 The travel survey is divided into eight sections as listed below and results are presented in the order of the travel survey question. Travel Survey Sections: · About You · Degree Information · Studying at the University · Car Travel · Public Transport · Cycling · Motorcycling · Travel Plan Measures 3.4 Each question has been analysed based on the answers provided by all student. In addition a sub-analysis of each question has been undertaken for specific groups of students, which are: · Students Living in the Stoke Bishop Residencies (Badock, Churchill, Durdham, Hiatt Baker, University and Wills Halls); · Students living in the Clifton Residencies (Clifton Hill House, Goldney Hall, Manor Hall, 30 – 35 Richmond Terrace); · Students whose main place of study is Langford; · Students whose main place of study is Southmead Hospital; 3.5 The results of the sub-analysis are provided in a table at the end of the general analysis of each question. F:\DATA\Jobs\0675 UoB Travel Survey Analysis\Travel Survey Report v4.0.doc 4 About You 3.6 Questions 1 to 6 of the travel survey asked students about themselves. Question 1: Email Address 3.7 Students were asked to provide an email address in order to be entered into the incentive prize draw. This question was optional and has not been analysed. Question 2: What is your gender? 0.3% 38.2% 61.5% Male Female Other 3.8 Question 2 of the survey asked the respondents to state their gender. The split is approximately 62% female to 38% male with less than 1% selecting other. It is understood that the gender mix amongst students at the University is approximately 50/50 suggesting that male students are under-represented in this survey. Table 3.1: Residencies Sub-analysis Q2 Male Female Other Stoke Bishop Residencies 42% 57% 0% Clifton Residencies 34% 65% 1% Table 3.2: Study Locations Sub-analysis Q2 Male Female Other Southmead Hospital 29% 71% 0% Langford 15% 85% 0% F:\DATA\Jobs\0675 UoB Travel Survey Analysis\Travel Survey Report v4.0.doc 5 Question 3: What is your age group? 1.2% 0.5% 2.5% 0.3% 13.0% 82.5% Under 18 18 - 25 26 - 35 36 - 45 46 - 55 56 plus 3.9 Unsurprisingly, the majority of respondents (82.5%) are aged between 18 and 25 years old, with the second largest group (13.0%) being aged between 26 and 35. Table 3.3: Residencies Sub-analysis Q3 Under 18 - 25 26 - 35 36 - 45 46 - 55 56 plus 18 Stoke Bishop Residencies 1% 99% 0% 0% 0% 0% Clifton Residencies 2% 97% 1% 0% 1% 0% Table 3.4: Study Locations Sub-analysis Q3 Under 18 - 25 26 - 35 36 - 45 46 - 55 56 plus 18 Southmead Hospital 0% 82% 14% 5% 0% 0% Langford 0% 78% 20% 2% 0% 0% F:\DATA\Jobs\0675 UoB Travel Survey Analysis\Travel Survey Report v4.0.doc 6 Question 4: Where do you come from? 16.6% 7.8% 75.7% United Kingdom (UK) European Union (EU)-(but non UK) Overseas (outside EU) 3.10 76% of students stated that they were from the UK. 8% of students were from the rest of the European Union with 17% of students were from outside Europe. Table 3.5: Residencies Sub-analysis Q4 United Kingdom European Union Overseas (outside (UK) (EU)-(but non UK) EU) Stoke Bishop Residencies 90% 2% 8% Clifton Residencies 80% 4% 16% Table 3.6: Study Locations Sub-analysis Q4 United Kingdom European Union Overseas (outside (UK) (EU)-(but non UK) EU) Southmead Hospital 64% 23% 14% Langford 84% 9% 7% Question 5a: Do you have a disability which affects your travel to study arrangements? 3.11 1.7% of students answered that they did have a disability which affected their travel arrangements. Table 3.7: Residencies Sub-analysis Q5a Yes No Stoke Bishop Residencies 0% 100% Clifton Residencies 3% 97% Table 3.8: Study Locations Sub-analysis Q5a Yes No Southmead Hospital 5% 95% Langford 0% 100% F:\DATA\Jobs\0675 UoB Travel Survey Analysis\Travel Survey Report v4.0.doc 7 Question 5b: Do you have caring responsibilities that affect your travel to study arrangements? 3.12 2.7% of students answered that they had caring responsibilities which affected their travel arrangements. Table 3.9: Residencies Sub-analysis Q5b Yes No Stoke Bishop Residencies 1% 99% Clifton Residencies 0% 100% Table 3.10: Study Locations Sub-analysis Q5b Yes No Southmead Hospital 0% 100% Langford 2% 98% Question 6: Do you live in University allocated accommodation? 31.7% 68.3% Yes No 3.13 Nearly a third of respondents live in University allocated accommodation.