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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 the survey which comprises of four sections.

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.
 
 
 
* Which suburb are you currently residing?
   
 
 
 
* Please enter post code of the suburb you are currently residing?
   
 
 
* On average how many times a week (7 days) do you shop in your neighbourhood?
 
Once
 
Twice
 
3-5 times
 
More than 5 times
 
 
 
* What is the average distance between your home and the nearest shopping facility (local retail centre or shopping centre)?
 
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
 
 
 
Which weather extremes can change your usual mode of transport to local retails?
 
Heat waves
 
Heavy rains
 
Strong winds
 
Floods
 
Storms

 
 
 
* What was the main factor you considered when choosing to live in this neighbourhood?
 
Availability and accessibility of transport services to local retail
 
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.
 
 
Choose the most appropriate for the following questions.
Yes No N/A
* All types of shops are available in my neighbourhood
* All shops within my neighbourhood are clustered together
* Shops are located far apart from each other
* I always shop in my neighbourhood
 
 
 
* Select all existing types of land use 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 mainly there in your suburb?
 
Low-density dwellings
 
Medium-density dwellings
 
High-density dwellings
 
 
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
 
 
 
* Do you have a pedestrian path between your home and local retail?
 
Yes
 
No
 
 
 
* Do you have a cycle track between your home and local retail?
 
Yes
 
No
 
 
If you have a pedestrian path between your home and local retail, please answer the following.
Yes No N/A
* Shaded by street trees
* Shaded (other than trees)
* Paths are lit at night
* Graded with too many slopes
* Steps in the path way
* Pedestrian track is not all the way to the local shops
* Poorly maintained
* Safe
 
 
If you have a cycle track between your home and local retail, please answer the following options.
Yes No N/A
* Shaded by street trees
* Shaded (other than trees)
* Paths are lit at night
* Graded with too many slopes
* Steps in the path way
* Pedestrian track is not all the way to the local shops
* Poorly maintained
* Safe
 
 
 
Section 3: Travel Mode Choice and Decision

In this section you will be asked to mark the degree to which you agree on some statements (strongly agree to strongly disagree) related to your decision on choosing various travel modes.
 
 
Do you agree with the following statements?
strongly agree agree neutral disagree strongly disagree N/A
* a. I prefer to walk/cycle to shops if the distance is short (e.g. less than 500m).
* b. I prefer to walk/cycle to shops if there are safe and shaded pedestrian/cycling paths.
* c. I prefer to walk/cycle to shops if the pathways are not graded and well maintained.
* d. I prefer to travel by bus/train to shops if there is a bus/train stop nearby.
* e. I prefer to travel by bus/train to shops if the bus/train is frequent (every 15 minutes).
* a. I usually drive to shops as it is a habit for me.
* b. I drive to shops as all my peers and family drive cars.
* c. I prefer to drive to shops as it allows more flexibility for my time.
* d. I prefer to drive to shops as i can stop at my convenience and accommodate more people in the car.
* e. I prefer to drive to shops as i can carry more goods purchased from shops.
strongly agree agree neutral disagree strongly disagree N/A
* f. I walk to shops as I am concerned about the environment.
* g. I am in the habit of walking or cycling.
* h. I prefer to walk to shops as it is a good exercise.
* i. I prefer not to walk as I am concerned about my safety in busy streets.
* j. Weather warnings influence my mode of travel to shops
* k. I prefer to drive on hot days (>35oC) rather than to walk even for very short distances (<500m).
* l. I am worried about my health during hot days and prefer not to walk.
* I would prefer to walk/cycle if there are shaded pathways even when it is hot.
 
 
 
Section 4: Socio-economic Characteristics

In this section you will be asked your socio-economic characteristics.
 
 
 
* Age
 
less than 24 years
 
25-55 years
 
more than 55 years
 
 
 
* Are you
 
Female
 
Male
 
 
 
* Education level completed
 
High school
 
TAFE/Vocational
 
University (Undergraduate)
 
University (Postgraduate)
 
Other
 
 
 
 
* Employment status
 
Unemployed
 
Employed full time
 
Employed part time
 
Retired
 
 
 
* What is your weekly individual income (inclusive of taxes)?
 
nil income
 
$1 to $149
 
$150 to $249
 
$250 to $399
 
$400 to $599
 
$600 to $999
 
$1,000 to $1,299
 
$1,300 to $1,599
 
$1,600 to $1,999
 
$2,000 or more
 
 
 
* Please choose the most appropriate for your household.
 
Couples with child(ren) under 15 years
 
Couples with child(ren) 15 years and over
 
Couples with child(ren) under both 15 years of age and above 15 years of age
 
One parent families with child(ren) under 15 years
 
One parent families with child(ren) 15 years and over
 
One parent families with child(ren) under both 15 years of age and above 15 years of age
 
 
 
* What is your weekly household income?
 
Negative / Nil income
 
$1 to $149
 
$150 to $249
 
$250 to $349
 
$350 to $499
 
$500 to $649
 
$650 to $799
 
$800 to $999
 
$1000 to $1199
 
$1200 to $1399
 
$1400 to $1699
 
$1700 to $1999
 
$2000 to $2499
 
$2500 to $2999
 
$3000 or more
 
 
 
* Do you personally own a car?
 
Yes
 
No
 
 
 
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