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Spring 2025 John Diefenbaker Student Travel Survey
School Travel Survey
We want to know more about how students travel to and from Dienfenbaker and what might make your commute easier or safer.
All responses are anonymous.
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1.
What grade are you in?
(Required.)
10
11
12
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2.
What mode of transportation do you USUALLY use to get TO school ?
(Required.)
Walk
Calgary Transit Bus
C-Train and Bus
Calgary Transit direct/charter from Community to School
Car - Driven by parent/guardian
Car - Carpool (with others) driven by parent or guardian
Car - Drive to school on your own
Car - Carpool with another student driving
Scooter, E-scooter, skateboard or longboard
Bicycle
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3.
In ideal weather conditions and on a normal day, how long would it take you to get to school in the morning?
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Less than 10 minutes
11-20 minutes
21-30 minutes
31-45 minutes
46-60 minutes
Over One Hour
4.
Do you use the same mode of transport and route after school?
Yes
No
Depends on:
5.
What community do you live in?
Huntington Hills
Thorncliff
Beddington Hts
Harvest Hills
Coventry Hills
Hidden Valley, Hanson Ranch
Crescent Hts, Tuxedo
Mayland Hts
Bridgeland
Hillhurst / Sunnyside
Other (please specify)
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6.
Do you have access to a bicycle that you can use?
(Required.)
Yes
No
7.
How much experience do you have riding bikes?
Lots: I'm very comfortable riding everywhere
Some: I'm confident on pathways, residential streets, but not in traffic
A bit: I can ride, but not confidently
None: Never really ridden a bike
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8.
If you don't already, (let's assume you have one) would you consider riding your bicycle to school?
(Required.)
Yes
No
9.
Why don't you cycle to school? Choose all that apply.
Don't know the route
Worried about personal safety, being alone
Too much traffic, unsafe routes
Weather: cold, snow, rain, wind
It's too far
Worried about bike theft
It's too strenuous
No friends to go with
No bike, otherwise I'd use it
Other (please specify)
10.
Which is the most important reason why you don't wheel or walk to school?
11.
Most Calgary Transit buses are equipped with bus racks and trains now allow bikes at any time. Would you feel comfortable with bringing your bike on public transportation?
Yes
No
12.
If you didn't need to pay for Calgary Transit, would you use it more frequently?
No - I already use it regularly to get where I need to go
No, I wouldn't use Calgary Transit
Yes, I would use it more often than I do now,
Yes, I don't use it now, but would like to.
13.
Will you get your full Alberta Driver's License before Grade 12 graduation?
For Sure
Probably
Maybe
Probably won't
nope
14.
When you walk or wheel to school, do you have concerns about your safety?
Yes
No
15.
What would you like to see changed to ease your safety concerns? Click as many that apply.
Lighting for early mornings and at night
Pathway/Bikeways away from busy streets
Better crosswalks with lights to cross busy streets
Wider sidewalks
Slower or less traffic
Other (please specify)
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16.
Why do you prefer your mode of transportation to and from school? Check the all that apply.
(Required.)
Convenience
Able to socialize
Reduced travel time
Cost efficient
It's healthy or for exercise
My only option
Other (please specify)
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17.
Would you cycle to school if Physical Education or school marks, or another incentive was offered?
(Required.)
Yes
No
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18.
What topics would you like to learn more about to be better prepared to ride your bike to and from school? Mark each row please.
(Required.)
Yes Please: Very interested
Somewhat interested
Mildly interested
Nope, not interested at all.
Basic cycling skills
Road and traffic safety
Mapping and routing information
Bike maintenance and repair
How to take bikes on transit
Other (please specify)
19.
What would make your commute to and from school easier, quicker, and/or better?
Current Progress,
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