APPENDIX 5
SURVEY FEEDBACK AND COMMENTARY
Of the 456 responses to the Consultation Questionnaire, 439(96%) continued to respond to the Survey.
The information provided in this feedback gives an overview of the responses received. Detailed analysis will continue to take place that is intended to inform our Sustainable Modes of transport Strategy priorities and shared with individual schools to inform their planning and future updates to their school travel plans.
The demographic breakdown of the respondents is detailed in the table below:
Category / %Total Responses / 439 / 96%
School category:
Faith / 209 / 48%
Non Faith / 202 / 46%
Special / 3 / 0%
Not Answered / 25 / 6%
Respondent category:
Governor of a school / 7 / 2%
Other: Student / 0 / -
Parent / Carer / 432 / 98%
None provided / 0 / -
Other: Parish Council / 0 / -
Other: Headteacher / 0 / -
Other: Pupil / 0 / -
Member of the public / 0 / -
Commercial bus operator / 0 / -
Questions 1 and 2 ask for details of the School and year group children will be in September 2011
432 respondents answered questions 3, 4, 5, 6, and 6A – 209 (48%) Faith; 202 (47%) Non Faith; 3 Special (0%); 18 (5%) Not Answered
Question 3: How do you plan for your child travel to school in September 2012
Bus / % / Own Arrangements / % / Car Share / % / Walk / % / Other / % / Not Answered / %Total Responses / 368 / 85% / 48 / 11% / 0 / 0% / 0 / 0% / 0 / 0% / 16 / 4%
Commentary: An analysis of the bus routes respondents had listed showed 181 travelling on E routes, 98 on 800 routes, 36 on Public buses and 53 unsure of the route number.
The follow questions ask about future plans. Respondents were given the opportunity to comment after completing question 6A
Question 4: How will your child travel to school in September 2011
Bus / % / Own Arrangements / % / Car Share / % / Walk / % / Other / % / Not Answered / %Total Responses / 261 / 60% / 0 / 0% / 63 / 15% / 11 / 3% / 0 / 0% / 97 / 22%
Question 5: Would you buy a seat on a bus if this were to run from September 2012
Yes / % / No / % / Don’t Know / % / Not Answered / %Total Responses / 252 / 58% / 56 / 13% / 111 / 26% / 13 / 3%
Question 6: As a group of Parents are you interested in running your own transport arrangements
Yes / % / No / % / Don’t Know / % / Not Answered / %Total Responses / 55 / 13% / 206 / 48% / 159 / 36% / 12 / 3%
Question 6A: Would you like to know more about how to do this?
Yes / % / No / % / Don’t Know / % / Not Answered / %Total Responses / 115 / 27% / 264 / 61% / 0 / 0% / 53 / 12%
Commentary:
Overwhelming respondents used the expression ‘No idea’ to describe how they intend to transport to school from September 2012. Some hope the county council will have secured alternative arrangements by then, while others say they may be forced to drive. Some made further comments that driving may be a cheaper option and some commented that forcing more cars on the road was bad for the environment. Four respondents suggested that they may consider changing schools.
Schools/Communities
The survey also asked School/community respondents to indicate if they are interested in running their own transport arrangements. Of the 7 responses to this question, 4 said yes and would like to know more. These are 2 from Townsend Church of England School, 1 from RoundwoodParkSchool and 1 from OffleyEndowedSchool. These requests are being followed up
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