Questionnaire to determine bus habits Question Title * 1. Where is your workplace located? North Hamilton – eg. Te Rapa, The Base East Hamilton – eg. AG Research Central Hamilton - eg. Centre Place West Hamilton – eg. Frankton South Hamilton – eg. Hospital Question Title * 2. Approximately how many people work in your workplace? Question Title * 3. How far do you travel to work each day? Less than one kilometre 2 - 4 kilometres 4 - 8 kilometres Greater than 8 kilometres Question Title * 4. Do you take the bus to work at all? Yes No - skip to Question 7 Sometimes Question Title * 5. If you DO take the bus to work, how often do you use the bus service? Daily (Monday to Friday) Three or four times per week Saturday or Sunday Once or twice a week Once or twice a month Rarely Question Title * 6. If you DO take the bus to work, why do you choose to use the bus? Tick all that apply. Ease of use I currently have no car/ other method of transport Saves money on car costs No parking worries Environmental reasons (e.g. Greenhouse effect) I enjoy catching the bus It is quick It is reliable Other (please specify) Question Title * 7. If you DO NOT take the bus to work, what stops you from using the bus? Tick all that apply. I have no idea how to catch the bus It is more convenient to use my car I have free parking I prefer to walk or bike Bus is too slow The fare is too expensive Timetable doesn’t suit Bus doesn’t come near where I live Unreliable bus service Bus doesn't go close to my work I would need to take two bus trips (transfer) Other (please specify) Question Title * 8. If you DO NOT take the bus to work, what factors would encourage or influence you to take the bus to work? Please rank the most important factors where 1 is the most important and 7 the least important. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Rise in fuel prices 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Increased car parking fees 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Suitable timetable/ More frequent services 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Not having to transfer from one bus to another 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Improved bus stops (shelters and seating) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Bus stops near my destination 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Traffic congestion Question Title * 9. What other service improvements would you like to see that would give you a better bus experience? Tick all that apply. Basic information on catching buses No transfers from one bus to another Timetable reliability Better bus stop infrastructure (shelters, seating, timetable information) Bus priority lanes on the busy roads to reduce delays A more direct route Other (please specify) Done