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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 15 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 questions on your shopping-related travel behaviour and the neighbourhood you are living.
 
 
 
* Please type in the name of the suburb you are currently residing?
   
 
 
 
* Please enter the post code of the suburb you are currently residing?
   
 
 
Please select how far the following shops are from your home?
within 500m between 500m and 3km between 3km and 5km greater than 5km N/A
* Small retail shops
* Large shopping centre
* Large freshfood farmers market
 
 
How often do you vist the following shopping places in a week (7days from Monday to Sunday)?
Do not visit Once Twice 3-5 times More than 5 times
* Small retail shops
* Large shopping centre
* Large freshfood farmers market
 
 
* Which transport mode type do you use to your most frequent shopping place?
Single (only one mode of transport) Mixed (more than one transport modes used)
 
 
 
* Select the mode of transport you use to your most frequent shopping place? If you use more than one mode, please choose the one you use primarily.
Bus Train Car Walking Cycling
 
 
 
Which weather extremes can change your usual mode of transport from home to your most frequent shopping place? Select all applicable.
 
Heat waves
 
Heavy rains
 
Strong winds
 
Floods
 
Storms
 
None of the these

 
 
 
* What was the main factor you considered when choosing to live in this suburb?
 
Availability and accessibility of transport services to work place, shopping places and other services
 
Green neighbourhood environments
 
Pleasant climate
 
Proximity to work place/schools/child care/aged care/shops
 
Housing affordability
 
Other
 
 
 
 
Section 2: Urban Form and Accessibility
 
 
 
In this section you will be asked some questions to determine the transport accessibility of shops from your home.
 
 
 
* What types of land use exist in your suburb? Please select all applicable.
 
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

 
 
 
* Which dwelling types are mainly there in your suburb? Select the most appropriate.
 
Low-density dwellings
 
Medium-density dwellings
 
High-density dwellings
 
Mixed-density dwellings
 
Don't know
 
 
Which modes of motor transports are available to you between your home and most frequent shopping place?
Yes No Yes, but not all the way N/A
* Bus
* Train
* Car
 
 
 
* Do you have a pedestrian path between your home and most frequent shopping place?
Yes No
 
 
 
* Do you have a cycle track between your home and most frequent shopping place?
Yes No
 
 
If you have a pedestrian path between your home and most frequent shopping place, please answer the following.
Yes No
* 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
* Availability of resting places (e.g. benches)
* Availability of drinking water
* Safe (e.g. safe road crossing, good walking signs, no attack from stray dogs)
 
 
If you have a cycle track between your home and most frequent shopping place, please answer the following options.
Yes No
* 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
* Availability of resting places (e.g. benches)
* Availability of drinking water
* Safe (e.g. safe road crossing, proper road signs, no attack from stray dogs)
 
 
 
Section 3: Travel Mode Choice and Decision
 
 
 
Please mark the degree to which you agree on the following statements (strongly agree to strongly disagree)
 
 
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 1km).
* 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 well maintained and not graded.
* 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).
* f. I usually drive to shops as it is a habit for me.
* g. I drive to shops as all my peers and family drive cars.
* h. I prefer to drive to shops as it gives more flexibility for my time.
* i. I prefer to drive to shops as I can stop at my convenience and accommodate more people in the car.
* j. I prefer to drive to shops as I can carry more goods purchased from shops.
strongly agree agree neutral disagree strongly disagree N/A
* k. I walk to shops as I am concerned about the environment.
* l. I am in the habit of walking or cycling.
* m. I prefer to walk to shops as it is a good exercise.
* n. I prefer not to walk to shops as I am concerned about my safety in busy streets.
* o. Weather warnings influence my choice of transport modes to shops
* p. I prefer to drive on hot days (greater than 35 degree celsius) rather than to walk even for short distances (less than 1km).
* q. I am worried about my health during hot days and prefer not to walk.
* r. I prefer to walk/cycle if there are shaded pathways even when it is hot.
s. I prefer to walk even on a hot day if there are shaded resting places and drinking water available along the pathway.
 
 
 
Section 4: Socio-Economic Characteristics

 
 
 
In this section you will be asked some general questions.
 
 
 
* Age
 
Less than 18 years
 
18-24 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
 
 
 
* Please select your average 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 description for your household.
 
Single occupancy
 
Couples without children
 
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
 
 
 
* Please choose your average weekly household income (inclusive of taxes).
 
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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