Witney & District Chamber of Commerce Transport and Movement Survey

We have recently posted on our social networks a brief comment on the County Councils LTP (local traffic plan) and the District Councils MAPP (Movement and Placement Plan). These documents frame the approach that both councils and most likely the incoming unitary councils approach to transportation over the next 15-25 years. It is important therefore that these documents reflect the requirements of businesses and residents of Witney and the district. While we as an organisation represent businesses, our members are employers as well so the needs of residents who work in the area are just as vital to these documents. We are not a political organisation, we do not wish to engage in rhetoric, opinions or ideology. We do want to understand as best we can what the people of this area need and want when it comes to getting around. To this end we are asking you to complete this survey so we are better informed on your needs and can represent this further to those that are responsible for managing our transport network.

LTP can be found here: https://www.oxfordshire.gov.uk/transport-and-travel/local-transport-and-connectivity-plan/about-ltcp

MAPP can be found here: https://democracy.witney-tc.gov.uk/documents/s18340/West%20Oxfordshire%20Lowlands%20Movement%20and%20Place%20Plan%20Merged.pdf
1.Oxfordshire County Councils (OCC) LTCP (Local Transport & Connectivity Plan) has the following objectives, please indicate your agreement with these.
Completely Agree
Partly Agree
Neither Agree or Disagree
Partly Disagree
Completely Disagree
Cleaner Air
Reduce the need for private car journeys by 25%
Make walking, cycling or public transport the natural first choice
A Net zero transport network by 2040
Stop ALL road fatalities or life changing injuries by 2050
2.How likely would you be to use a faster and more reliable bus service instead of your car for:
Very Unlikely
Unlikely
Unsure
Likely
Very Likely
Not Applicable
Travelling to work
Shopping Trips
School Runs
Travelling regionally (to Oxford, Carterton, Eynsham)
3.Does the availability of FREE parking encourage you to drive instead of walk or cycle?
4.Do you believe there is a surplus of parking provision in Witney?
5.Are congestion and high traffic flows the reason you do not walk or cycle when they are an option?
6.How likely are you to cycle for the following journey distances
Very Likely
Likely
Unsure
Unlikely
Very Unlikely
Less than 2km
2km to 5km
5km to 10km
10km +
7.How likely would you be to use a Footpath/improved footpath instead of driving for the following length of walk?
Very Likely
Likely
Unsure
Unlikely
Very Unlikely
5min walk
5-10min walk
10-20min walk
20min + walk
8.What are the biggest barriers preventing you from walking, cycling or using public transport more often? (Select up to 3)
9.If a train network existed linking Oxford, Eynsham, Witney and Carterton would you use it instead of a car to visit destinations on its route?
10.If you could reach local amenities within 20 minutes on foot, would you?
11.If you could reach local amenities within 20 minutes by bicycle, would you?
12.Please indicate the length of journey you have for the following activites
0-2km
2-5km
5-10km
10km +
N/A
Commuting to work
School run
Weekly Shop (food and essentials)
Retail shopping (clothes, toys, equipment etc)
Family Leisure activities
Individual leisure activities
Entertainment venues (cinema, theatre etc)
13.Where do you live?
14.Where do you work?