Walk, wheel and cycle in Newtown, Powys survey

GDPR Statement

This survey is designed to help us understand walking, wheeling and cycling in Newtown, Powys. Your answers will help us find out how we can improve walking, wheeling and cycling in your area.

Please share your views by taking part in this survey. It should take you no more than 10 minutes to complete.

Please note, responses to the survey may be made publicly available after the engagement period has closed. This would typically be in the form of a report on the results of the engagement exercise, but any personal information will be kept confidential. Your personal information will be properly safeguarded and processed in accordance with the requirements of privacy and data protection legislation. For further information, please visit our privacy policy: Privacy Statement | Transport for Wales (tfw.wales)

Do you live in the Newtown area?

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Yes

If Yes, what is your postcode? (Please provide the first 2 letters and 3 numbers only, e.g. SY16 1xx or SY16 2xx etc.)

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General travel habits

How do you usually travel for short everyday journeys in Newtown (e.g. to shops, school, work, or health services)?

If you use more than one way of getting around, please choose the one you use the most often.

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Walk

Wheel (e.g. wheelchair, mobility scooter)

Cycle

Bus

Car

Taxi

Other (please specify)

What influences your choice of transport in this case? Please select all that apply.

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Convenience

Safety

Cost

Time

Poor health / mobility

Weather

Accessibility (e.g. step-free routes)

Lack of alternatives

Environmental concerns

Keep fit /exercise

Other (please specify)

How often do you walk, wheel (use a mobility aid), for short (less than 2 miles / 3.2km) everyday journeys in Newtown?

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Most days

Several times a week

Once a week

At least once a month

Less frequently

Once or twice during the year

Not at all

Prefer not to say

Don’t know

How often do you cycle for short (less that 5 miles / 8 km) everyday journeys in Newtown?

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Most days

Several times a week

Once a week

At least once a month

Less frequently

Once every couple of months

Once or twice a year

Not at all

Prefer not to say

Don't know

Barriers and challenges

We understand that there may be barriers that prevent you from making more walking, wheeling or cycling journeys. Which of the following, if any, affect your travel patterns? Please select all that apply.

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Lack of a footway or cycle path

Safety concerns

Poor lighting

Steep terrain

Health reasons

Excessive distance or journey times

Poor weather conditions

Lack of secure cycle parking

I do not own a cycle

There are no barriers that prevent me from walking, wheeling or cycling

Other (please specify)

Are there specific places or routes in Newtown where you feel unsafe and / or uncomfortable when walking, wheeling or cycling?

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Yes

If you answered yes to Q10, please say where you feel unsafe or uncomfortable and why.

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Route-specific improvements

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Which routes do you use most often for short journeys (up to 2 miles / 3.2km)? (please note below)

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On these routes, what changes, if any, would make the walking, wheeling, or cycling experience better (select all that apply)

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Dropped kerbs

Better surfacing

New crossings

Lighting

Traffic-free paths

School streets - where traffic is restricted on the road outside schools during drop off and pick up times

Wayfinding signs

I don’t walk, wheel or cycle

Other (please specify)

12.

Are there any "surface stops" (areas where a smooth, good-quality path suddenly ends and becomes rough or uneven) or "pinch gaps" ( narrow sections or barriers on a route where people struggle to pass - could be due to gates, bollards, or paths that are too tight for wheelchairs, bikes, or pushchairs)

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Activities and support

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Which of the following activities, if any, would help you feel more confident walking, wheeling, or cycling? (select all that apply)

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Cycle training

Walking groups

Buddying eg. someone who helps me build my confidence walking, wheeling or cycling and finds good routes

Bike maintenance workshops

Not applicable – I am confident to walk, wheel or cycle

Not applicable - I don't want to walk, wheel or cycle more

Other (please specify)

14.

Would you take part in these activities if they were available locally?

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Yes

Maybe

Resources and access

15.

Which of the following, if any, would make it easier for you to walk, wheel or cycle more often? (select all that apply)

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Access to bikes

Cycle storage at home

Cycle storage at work

I am unable to walk, wheel or cycle more often

Not applicable – I already regularly walk, wheel or cycle

Other (please specify)

16.

Are there any local facilities or services you think are missing?

(Examples: Where to get bikes repaired / maintained, better wayfinding and signage etc)

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Hot Spots and priorities

17.

Are there particular locations in Newtown where improvements are most urgently needed to make walking, wheeling and cycling easier?

Please name the street, area or route if possible.

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18.

If you could change one thing tomorrow to make walking, wheeling, or cycling easier, what would it be?

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Communication and engagement

19.

How do you usually find out about local news, events, or projects?

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Social media

Local newspapers

Community groups

Schools

Places of worship

Other (please specify)

Open feedback

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Is there anything else you’d like to share about walking, wheeling, or cycling in Newtown?

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