University of Sunderland - Travel Plan Final 200510-1

University of Sunderland Travel Plan Update
3.1.2.5 Travel choices and opportunities for behaviour change
Reason for Using a Car to Travel to Work
Staff who drive to work were asked why they choose to use this mode of transport over others.
Staff were able to choose up to three responses. The dominant responses were:
• It’s quicker to travel to the University by car (22.3%);
• My car provides flexibility (19.4%); and
• Public transport is inconvenient (18.4%)
Other options such as distance distance, , cost and safety featured far less than these dominant options options, as
shown in Table 3.21 below elow.
Table 3.21 – 2009 Main Reason for Travelling by Car to the University – Staff Car Drivers
Response
It’s quicker to travel to the University by car 217
My car provides more flexibility 189
Public transport is inconvenient 179
It’s too far to walk or cycle 87
It is cheaper to use the car than public transport 75
Need car for University business 55
I have to carry equipment / books 47
I use my car for non-University University business 39
I give others a lift
I can park cheaply / close to the University 22
I use the car due to disability / health reasons 11
Alternative forms of travel are not safe 7
I do not have enough information about alternatives 1
Other
Total
Occasional Mode of Travel
In 2009, 85% % of car drivers identified other modes of transport they occasionally use to get to work
with just 15% of respondents stating that they never use another mode of transport transport.
In terms of the occasional modes used used, 47% of car drivers stated that they use buses, trains or
the metro, with a further 18% stating that they either cycle or walk. This suggests that there is
potential for staff to use these modes on a more regular basis.
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Number of
Responses
35
8
972
% of Responses
22.3%
19.4%
18.4%
9%
7.7%
5.7%
4.8%
4%
3.6%
2.3%
1.1%
0.7%
0.1%
0.8%
99.9%