Cycling in Stirling Survey

Dear Respondent,
 
My name is Kamil Baranowicz and I am a 4th year student at Glasgow Caledonian University on the International Tourism Management course. I would appreciate your help in completing my dissertation.
 
This questionnaire is a part of research project to determine the factors influencing or discouraging cycling
in Stirling area. The research project will try to establish what makes people cycle in Stirling region. Your response is very important and will help me to understand this topical issue.
 
The questionnaire should take you about ten minutes to complete. Please answer the questions in the spaces provided. If you wish to add comment please feel free to do so. The responses you provide will be
treated in the strictest confidence and your identity will remain anonymous.
 
I hope that you will find completing the questionnaire enjoyable. Please submit your completed questionnaire by 3rd of March 2014. If you have any questions about the survey, feel free to contact me on kbaran200@caledonian.ac.uk.
 
Thank you for your help.
 
 
Kamil Baranowicz
 
 
Glasgow Caledonian University
Cowcaddens Road
Glasgow
G4 0BA
Scotland, UK
Tel: +44 (0)141 331 3000

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1. What is your gender?

 

2. What is your age?

 

3. Which of the following describes your current situation?

 

4. What is your income?

 

5. Do you have access to car?

 

6. How often do you use the following method of transport for any kind of journey?

Please thick one box for each method of transport.

Most daysOnce or twice a weekSeveral times a monthSeveral times a yearAbout once a yearNever
Car (driver)
Car (passenger)
Motorcycle
Bus
Train
Walk
Bicycle
 

7. How do you usually travel to, or around Stirling area?

Please tick one box for the main method of travel

 

8. How long does it take you to get from home to place of your interest e.g. work/school/shopping?

 

9. If you do not usually travel to work/school/shop or any other place of interest by bicycle, what are the main reasons you do not travel by bicycle?

Please number each of the factors listed below in order of importance to you in your choice. Number the most important 1, the next 2 and so on.

 

10. How strongly do you agree with following statements?

Strongly agreeAgreeNeither agree nor disagreeDisagreeStrongly disagree
Congestion is a problem in Stirling area
Air pollution is a problem in Stirling area
More money should be spent to improve on-road cycle lanes in Stirling area
More money should be spent to improve off-road cycle lanes in Stirling area
Stirling area is too hilly to cycle
Stirling area is too rainy to cycle
 

11. For the following statement please tick the box that matches your view most closely:

I would cycle more often in the Stirling area if:

Strongly agreeAgreeNeither agree nor disagreeDisagreeStrongly disagree
If the region of Stirling had more cycle path and lanes
If the cycle lanes were separated from the road in safe distance
If the cycle lanes were the part of the road but wide enough to safely move
If the region of Stirling had more cycling facilities such as covered parking in sufficient places
If I had a priority assigned to me and my bicycle on roads giving me more rights
If my company/school offered me a discount on better bicycle
If I had a chance to take a cycling course to boost my confidence on the road
If the cycle paths were better lit when it gets dark
If the cycle routes were better signposted and visible
 

12. How strongly do you agree with following statements?

Strongly agreeAgreeNeither agree nor disagreeDisagreeStrongly disagree
More cycling in Stirling would provide economic benefit for the region
More cycling in Stirling would provide health benefit for the region
More cycling in Stirling would provide environmental benefit for the region
I would like to see Stirling region attracts more cyclists
 

13. How often would you use your bicycle, if the Stirling area was a more cycle friendly place?

 

14. Are you involved in one of cycling related organisations in Stirling area?

If yes please use comments box to state which one.

 

15. Are you aware of transport policy in Stirling region?

If yes, please continue with next question.

 

16. To what extent do you agree that transport policy in Stirling region targets cycling?

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