University of Sunderland - Travel Plan Final 200510-1

University of Sunderland Travel Plan Update
• It’s quicker to travel to the University by car (22.3%);
• My car provides flexibility (18.9%); and
• Public transport is inconvenient (15.8%)
Other options including distance, cost and safety featured far less than these dominant options in
Table 3.48 below shows the results in more detail.
Table 3.48- 2009 Main Reason for Travelling by Car to the University – Student Car Drivers
Response
It’s quicker to travel to the University by car 367
My car provides more flexibility 310
Public transport is inconvenient 259
It’s too far to walk or cycle 150
It is cheaper to use the car than public transport 142
It is cheaper to use the car than public transport 142
I have to carry equipment / books 103
I use my car for non-University University business 98
Need car for University business 68
I can park cheaply / close to the University 53
I give others a lift
I use the car due to disability / health reasons 17
Alternative forms of travel are not safe 12
I do not have enough information about alternatives 3
Other
Total
Occasional Mode of Travel
In 2009, 87% of student car drivers identified other modes of transport they occasionally use to
get to University, with just 13% oof
car drivers stating that they never use another mode.
In terms of the occasional modes used used, over 40% of respondents stated that they travel by bus or
the metro, with a further 16% stating that they either cycle or walk. This suggests that there is
potential for a number of students to use tthese
modes on a more regular basis.
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Number of
Responses
50
11
1643
% of Responses
22.3%
18.9%
15.8%
9.1%
8.6%
8.6%
6.3%
6%
4.1%
3.2%
3%
1%
0.7%
0.2%
0.7%
99.9%