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Travel-related Consumption Behaviour

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You are invited to participate in a survey on travel-related consumption behaviour. The survey is being conducted to study the influence of urban form, socio-economic conditions and temperature extremes on travel mode choices and decisions, with particular focus on shopping-related travel.

It will take approximately 10 minutes to complete and there are four sections in the survey.

Your participation in this study is completely voluntary and you can withdraw from the survey at any point. It is very important for us to learn your opinions.

If you have questions about the survey, you may contact Supriya Mathew at [email protected], or (02) 94905449. Your survey responses will be strictly confidential and data from this research will be reported only in the aggregate.

Thank you very much for your time and support.

Please start with the survey now by clicking on the Continue button below.

 
 
 
 
Section 1: Shopping-related Travel

In this section you will be asked some questions about your shopping-related travel and the neighbourhood you are living.
 
 
* On an average how many times a week (7 days) do you engage in shopping activities?
 
Once
 
Twice
 
3-5 times
 
More than 5 times
 
 
 
* What is the average distance between your home and the nearest shopping facility?
 
Less than 500m
 
500-1km
 
1-2km
 
2-5km
 
5-10km
 
More than 10km
 
 
 
Which mode do you often take for shopping-related travel (local)?
 
Bus
 
Train
 
Car
 
Walking
 
Cycling
 
Other
 
 
 
* What was the main factor you considered while deciding to stay in this neighbourhood?
 
Availability and accessibility of transport services to local retails
 
Availability and accessibility of transport services to work place
 
Walkable distance to retail shops
 
Green neighbourhood environments
 
Pleasant climate
 
Proximity to work place/schools/child care/aged care
 
Housing affordability
 
Other
 
 
 
 
Section 2: Urban Form and Accessibility

In this section we will be asking some questions on urban form and accessibility to local shops.
 
 
 
What land use diversity in your suburb?
 
There are residential dwellings
 
There are retail shops
 
There are health services
 
There are schools
 
There are office buildings
 
There are entertainment facilities
 
There are community facilities
 
There are parks
 
Others

 
 
 
Which dwellng types are there in your suburb?
 
Low-density dwellings
 
Medium-density dwellings
 
High-density dwellings
 
Other
 

 
 
Which modes of motor transports are available to you between your home and regular shopping place?
Yes No Yes, but not all the way
* Bus
* Train
Car
 
 
What type of sustainable transport tracks are available between your home and local retail shops?
Yes No
* Cycle track
* Pedestrian path
 
 
If you have a pedestrian path between your home and local retail shops, please mark all that are applicable below?
 
Street trees are available
 
Shaded (other than trees)
 
Unshaded
 
Graded with too many slopes
 
Steps in the path way
 
Pedestrian track is not all the way to the local shops
 
Poorly maintained
 
Safe
 
Unsafe
 
Other
 

 
 
 
If you have a cycle path between your home and local retail center, please select appropriate attributes from the following?
 
Street trees are available
 
Shaded (other than trees)
 
Unshaded
 
Graded with too many slopes
 
Cycle track is not all the way to the local shops
 
Poorly maintained
 
Safe
 
Unsafe
 
Other
 

 
 
 
Section 3: Travel Mode Choice and Decision

In this section you will be asked to mark the importance level (not important to very important)of various factors influencing your travel mode choice and decision.
 
 
How important are urban form and accessibility in determining your choice of travel modes?
Not important Least important Neutral Important Very Important N/A
* a. I prefer to walk/cycle to local shops if the distance is short (e.g. less than 500m).
* b. I prefer to walk/cycle to local shops if there are safe and shaded pedestrian/cycling paths.
* c. I prefer to walk/cycle if the pathways are not graded and well maintained
* d. I prefer to travel by bus/train to local shops if there is a bus/train stop nearby.
e. I prefer to travel by bus/train to local shops if the bus/train is frequent (every 15 minutes)
 
 
How important are the following factors in in determining your choice of travel modes?
Not important Least important Neutral Important Very Important N/A
* a. I usually drive.
* b. I drive as all my peers and family drive cars.
* c. I prefer to drive as it is more flexible for me (includes time flexibility, stopping at convenience and having more people and goods in the vehicle).
* d. I walk to shops as I am concerned about the environment.
* d. I am in the habit of walking or cycling.
 
 
Please indicate how important safety and health issues are in determining your choice of travel modes?
Not important Least important Neutral Important Very important N/A
* a. I prefer to walk to shops as it is a good exercise.
* b. I prefer not to walk as I am concerned about my safety and risk.
 
 
How do you think weather affects your choice of travel modes?
Not important Least important Neutral Important Most important N/A
* a. Hot weather warnings influence my mode of travel to shops
* b. I prefer to drive on hot days (>35oC) rather than to walk even for very short distances (<500m)
 
 
How important are the following factors in determining your decision for a shopping related travel mode change than usual during a hot weather?
Not important Least important Neutral Important Very important N/A
* a. Risk to health and safety (e.g. dehydration)
* b. Absence of shaded pedestrian paths
* c. Absence of shaded cycle paths
 
 
 
Section 4: Socio-economic Characteristics

In this section you will be asked your socio-economic characteristics.
 
 
 
Age
 
less than 20 years
 
20-50 years
 
more than 50 years
 
 
 
* Are you
 
Female
 
Male
 
 
 
Education level completed
 
High school
 
TAFE/Vocational
 
University (Undergraduate)
 
University (Postgraduate)
 
Other
 
 
 
 
What is your weekly individual income?
 
no income
 
<$150
 
$150-$400
 
$400-$800
 
$800-$1500
 
>$1500
 
 
 
* Employment status
 
Unemployed
 
Employed full time
 
Employed part time
 
 
 
* Do you personally own a car?
 
Yes
 
No
 
 
 
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