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The University of Sheffield Staff and Student Travel Survey 2019 Report on Findings December 2019
The University of Sheffield
Staff and Student Travel Survey 2019
Report on Findings
December 2019
TPS Project Number: P0498
Project Name: University of Sheffield
Date: December 2019
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Project Name P0498_20191211_University of Sheffield Travel Survey Report 2019
Issue 1 Revision 1 Revision 2 Revision 3
Remarks: Draft Final
Date: 29/05/2019 11/12/2019
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Contents
Chapter Title Page
1. INTRODUCTION ............................................................................................................. 1
Background and Context ........................................................................................... 1
2. THE UNIVERSITY AND ITS COMMITMENT TO SUSTAINABLE TRAVEL ............................ 2
Introduction ................................................................................................................... 2
Campus Location ......................................................................................................... 2
Campus Accessibility ................................................................................................... 3
University Travel Plan Programme .............................................................................. 4
Mode Split Trends ......................................................................................................... 5
3. SURVEY METHODOLOGY.............................................................................................. 7
Overview of Methodology Adopted ......................................................................... 7
Survey Period and Response Rates ............................................................................ 7
4. SURVEY FINDINGS AND REVIEW - STUDENTS ............................................................... 8
Introduction ................................................................................................................... 8
Background Information ............................................................................................. 8
Home (Parental/Family) Location and Trips .............................................................. 9
Term Time Location .................................................................................................... 12
Student Daily Commute ............................................................................................ 14
Distance Based Review ............................................................................................. 15
Car Ownership ............................................................................................................ 17
Car Drivers ................................................................................................................... 18
Car Sharers .................................................................................................................. 19
Public Transport Users ................................................................................................. 20
Park and Ride ............................................................................................................. 21
Cyclists ......................................................................................................................... 21
5. SURVEY FINDINGS AND REVIEW – STAFF ................................................................... 27
Introduction ................................................................................................................. 27
Summary Information ................................................................................................. 27
Home Location and Distance Summary ................................................................. 28
Staff Daily Commute .................................................................................................. 29
Car Drivers ................................................................................................................... 31
Bus Commuters ........................................................................................................... 36
Train Commuters......................................................................................................... 37
Supertram Commuters .............................................................................................. 39
TPS Project Number: P0498
Project Name: University of Sheffield
Date: December 2019
Park and Ride Users .................................................................................................... 41
Cyclists ......................................................................................................................... 41
Mode Shift ................................................................................................................... 43
6. CARBON IMPACT OF COMMUTING AT THE UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD .................. 51
Introduction ................................................................................................................. 51
Methodology .............................................................................................................. 51
Survey Data ................................................................................................................. 52
Headline Carbon Emissions ....................................................................................... 52
7. SUMMARY & RECOMMENDATIONS .......................................................................... 54
1. INTRODUCTION
Background and Context
1.1 As part of its Travel Plan Strategy, The University of Sheffield is committed to
reviewing and analysing the travel and transport preferences of its staff
and students on a regular basis. Staff and student questionnaire surveys
are used to assess both the impacts of measures / activities delivered to
date, but also to inform the development of future initiatives, ensuring
these are complementary to the Travel Plan objectives and targets.
1.2 The most recent survey was undertaken in May 2019, the methodology and
content reflected (for the most part) that in previous years, allowing for a
comparison of trends over time. It should be noted that in previous years,
the University’s Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre (AMRC)
buildings have been included in the survey and the subsequent data
analysis. However, in this instance, the AMRC data has been reported on
separately, as part of the Sheffield Business Park travel survey, with an
overview of AMRC-specific data also having been prepared.
1.3 Following this introductory section, Section two of this report summarises
previous travel surveys and travel planning activity at the University of
Sheffield to date. Section three outlines the methodology used to carry
out the 2019 survey.
1.4 Responses to the student and staff surveys are analysed in turn and
summarised in Section four and five respectively; where appropriate,
comparisons have been made with the findings in previous years.
1.5 An assessment of carbon generated from staff and students commuting
to University is provided in section six, comparing outputs to the previous
assessments. Finally, section seven provides a summary and
recommendations.
2. THE UNIVERSITY AND ITS COMMITMENT TO SUSTAINABLE
TRAVEL
Introduction
2.1 A Travel Plan has been in place at the University since 2002; since then
there has been a sustained commitment to identifying, delivering and
monitoring the impact of activities aimed at improving the ease with which
staff and students can access the University and, particularly to promote
and support sustainable modes. The staff and student travel surveys are
the principal mechanism through which people can provide feedback on
the travel issues that affect them and, in turn, this helps shape the Travel
Plan moving forwards.
2.2 This section offers some further background and contextual information to
frame the results of these travel surveys.
Campus Location
2.3 The University’s main campus is located on the edge of Sheffield City
Centre, as illustrated in Figure 2.1. The University also has a number of other
buildings, within the city centre, as well as its Advanced Manufacturing
Research Centre sites at Sheffield Business Park, to the east of the city
centre. University residences at Endcliffe and Ranmoor are around a 25-
minute walk, and less than 10-minute cycle from the main campus.
Figure 2.1 – Campus Location
Campus Accessibility
2.4 The main campus, which accommodates both academic and
support/professional services, is well served by a range of public transport
options (both bus and tram) and is within walking distance of Sheffield Rail
Station.
2.5 Cycle parking on campus ranges from short-stay, open access hoops to a
stand-alone store, with swipe-card access, which incorporates shower and
changing facilities. A wide range of supporting measures have also been
implemented for cyclists.
2.6 In addition to this there are a significant number of parking spaces on
campus. To ensure use of the parking is equitable there is a robust car park
management strategy in place including proactive enforcement of
parking restrictions. This ensures public transport or active travel modes are
more cost effective and preferable for those who live in locations suited to
their use.
Endcliffe Student
Residence
Ranmoor Student
Residence
Main Campus
University Travel Plan Programme
2.7 The University, for both operational and sustainability purposes, has a long
running commitment to the promotion of sustainable travel practice. With
a dedicated staff resource, a formal Travel Plan strategy and a range of
measures covering car sharing, car park management, discounted public
transport and infrastructure provision for cyclists and walkers, many of the
normal barriers to sustainable travel have been addressed.
Mode Split Trends
2.8 The change in overall modal split (proportion of staff and students that
travel by each mode of transport) and, particularly, a sustained reduction
in the proportion of staff and students commuting by active / sustainable
travel modes, is one indicator of success of the travel planning
programme. There are, of course, a range of broader benefits of an
effective Travel Plan, for staff, students and the University itself; these
include cost savings, improved health and wellbeing, a lessened
environmental impact, reduced congestion and demand for car parking.
2.9 Whilst the full survey results are examined further in section 4 and 5, the
trends in mode split amongst students and staff are summarised below. It
should be noted that the student response rate was much lower than in
the previous survey and, therefore, results should be treated with caution.
Student modal split for the period from 2012 to 2019 is shown in Figure 2.3
and Figure 2.4.
Figure 2.3 - Modal Split Summary Students 2012 – 2019
Mode of Travel Student
2012
Student
2015
Student
2016
Student
2019
Walk 76% 75% 67% 73%
Bicycle 4% 4% 6% 7%
Bus 8% 7% 7% 7%
Train 4% 3% 5% 3%
Supertram 2% 3% 4% 1%
Park and Ride N/A N/A 2% 0%
Car Alone 4% 4% 6% 4%
Car Share 1% 2% 1% 2%
Other 1% 2% 2% 3%
Figure 2.4 - Student Mode Share 2012 – 2019
2.10 As can be seen from the above table, car alone mode share has
decreased from 6% in 2016 to 4% in 2019; an increase in car sharing from
1% to 2% has also been reported. The biggest change from 2016 has been
in the proportion of respondents walking to University, which has increased
from 67% in 2016 to 73% in 2019. There has also been an increase in the
proportion travelling by bike, whilst bus use has remained consistent and
train and supertram use has slightly decreased.
2.11 Figure 2.5 summarises the modal split of staff between 2012 and 2019. In
previous years there has been no differentiation between staff based in
the city centre (at the main campus or elsewhere) and those based at
AMRC. The 2019 data has been split down to provide this differentiation.
0%
10%
20%
30%
40%
50%
60%
70%
80%
Walk Bicycle Bus Train Supertram Park and
Ride
Car Alone Car Share Other
2012 2015 2016 2019
Figure 2.5 - Modal Split Summary Staff 2012 – 2019
Mode of
Travel
Staff
2012
Staff 2015 Staff 2016 Staff 2019
(Inc
AMRC)
Staff 2019
(Exc AMRC)
Walk 24% 25% 19% 26% 28%
Bicycle 8% 9% 9% 8% 8%
Bus 14% 14% 11% 12% 12%
Train 4% 4% 4% 5% 5%
Supertram 9% 8% 5% 8% 9%
Park and
Ride
1% 1% 1% 3% 3%
Car Alone 22% 21% 32% 27% 24%
Car Share 9% 7% 9% 6% 6%
Motorcycle
/ Scooter
1% 0% 1% 0% 1%
Other 4% 5% 4% 4% 4%
It varies 3% 5% 5% 1% 0%
2.12 As can be seen from the above Table, when considering the direct
comparison, i.e. including AMRC, car alone mode share has decreased
from 32% in 2016 to 27% in 2019; a reduction in car sharing from 9% to 6%
has also been identified. The biggest change from 2016 has been in the
proportion of respondents walking to University, which has increased from
19% in 2016 to 26% in 2019. There has been a marginal decrease in the
proportion travelling by bike, whilst bus, train and supertram use has
increased.
3. SURVEY METHODOLOGY
Overview of Methodology Adopted
3.1 The methodology for the 2019 surveys replicated that in previous years,
ensuring valid comparisons can be made between results over time. The
survey was conducted online for both staff and students; the surveys
covered slightly different topic areas to ensure all travel behaviour
decisions relating to travel to and around the University were considered.
Survey Period and Response Rates
3.2 The survey was available online for a 2-week period in May 2019; response
rates are shown in Figure 3.1. Figures include only fully completed surveys.
Response rates are calculated as the number of student or staff
respondents divided by the full student (28,849) or staff (8,306) population
(based on University website facts and figures).
Figure 3.1 - Response Rates
Group Total Number of
Completions
Response Rate
Staff (Inc AMRC) 1172 14%
Students 289 1%
3.3 The student response rate has decreased from 3% in 2016. The staff
response rate has decreased, from 23.4% in 2016.
3.4 In terms of the actual staff and student numbers, Figure 3.2 summarises the
change since the previous survey.
Figure 3.2 – Change in Staff and Student Numbers
Group 2016 2019 Change
Staff 7,802 8,306 +504(+6.5%)
Students 27,230 28,849 +1,619 (+5.9%)
3.5 The following section will take each question in turn and provide an
overview of the findings, before considering cross tabulation analysis of
travel patterns and issues, where beneficial.
4. SURVEY FINDINGS AND REVIEW - STUDENTS
Introduction
4.1 This section of the report considers the results of the student survey. It
describes the data gathered for each question in turn, before describing
a cross-tabulation exercise that considers, in more detail, the reasons /
issues surrounding travel choices amongst specific sub-groups.
Background Information
Year of Study
4.2 The survey sought to establish the study demographic of respondents. The
results, summarised in Figure 4.2 indicate that the greatest proportion of
respondents were undergraduates, with a quarter of all respondents being
1st year undergraduates; perhaps reflecting a greater level of interest in the
survey topic than students who have been in Sheffield longer, more time
or willingness to respond to surveys in general.
Figure 4.2 – Year of Study
Year of Study 2016 Percentage 2019 Percentage
1st Year Undergraduate 25% 25%
2nd Year Undergraduate 18% 20%
3rd Year Undergraduate 14% 10%
4th Year Undergraduate 4% 6%
Postgraduate (Research) 14% 20%
Postgraduate (Taught) 21% 15%
Other 4% 3%
Faculties
4.3 Students were asked which faculty their course falls under; the responses
are summarised in Figure 4.3 below. With the exception of International,
there is a broadly an even mix of faculties represented by the survey results.
Figure 4.3 – Respondents by Faculty
Faculty 2016 Percentage 2019 Percentage
Arts and Humanities 21% 15%
Engineering 19% 19%
Medicine, Dentistry and
Health
11% 15%
Science 17% 24%
Social Sciences 27% 23%
International 0% 0%
Other 5% 5%
Main Location for Studies
4.4 Figure 4.4 confirms the principal base for studies, identified by respondents;
the results are similar to those in 2016, with 86% of respondents being based
in the city centre. Answers provided by those selecting ‘other’ covered a
broad range of locations.
Figure 4.4 – Respondents by Faculty
Faculty 2016 Percentage 2019 Percentage
City Centre Campus 90% 86%
Northern General Hospital 1% 2%
Cathedral Court/Solly Street N/A 3%
Other 8% 10%
Home (Parental/Family) Location and Trips
4.5 The survey went on to collect non term-time postcodes for students - the
address that they travel from at the start of the academic year.
Home Location Summary
4.6 Figure 4.5 summarises the continental split of family home locations; 68%
are from the UK, compared with 79% in 2016, with the remainder being
international students.
Figure 4.5 - Home (family/parental) Location
Parental Home Location 2016 Percentage 2019 Percentage
UK 79% 68%
Rest of Europe 7% 14%
Asia 7% 12%
Africa 4% 2%
North America 1% 1%
South America 1% 0%
Australasia 0% 0%
Outside UK (non-specific) 1% 2%
Mode of Travel – Start of the Academic Year
4.7 Respondents were asked to state the mode of transport they used to travel
to the University and Sheffield at the start of the academic year (Figure
4.6). Reflecting the increased proportion of international students, plane
trips now account for 26% of respondents’ start of term mode choice, as
compared with 16% in 2016.
4.8 Just under half stated they arrived by car, no doubt owing to the need to
bring many, and larger possessions with them at the start of term and family
wanting to help students moving in. Thirty-six percent arrive with family
members; car sharing with other students accounts for only 1% of trips. This
could be a potential area to investigate further; specifically, it may be
possible for students from similar areas to travel in together by promoting
this at the start and end of terms.
Figure 4.6 - Mode of Travel from Parental / Home Location to University
Mode of Travel 2016 Percentage 2019 Percentage
Car (alone) 14% 10%
Car Share (with
parents/family)
34% 36%
Car Share (with other
students)
1% 1%
Bus/Coach 5% 3%
Train 18% 11%
Tram 2% 1%
Plane 16% 26%
Taxi 0% 0%
Other 11% 5%
Frequency of Trips to Family Home During Term
4.9 Respondents were asked to state the frequency with which they return to
their parental / family home (Figure 4.7). Two percent of respondents travel
home every weekend, this is an 18% decrease since 2016 (however results
may not be reflective due to the low survey response rate compared with
the 2016 survey); at the other end of the scale, 32% travel home only at the
end of each term.
Figure 4.7 - Frequency of Trips to Parental/Family Home
Frequency of Trips Home 2016 No. of
Responses
2016 % 2019 No. of
Responses
2019 %
Every weekend 170 20% 5 2%
Most weekends 35 4% 13 4%
Once a month 110 13% 29 10%
Once every 2 months 158 18% 64 22%
Only during term
holidays
253 29% 93 32%
Rarely or never 143 16% 41 14%
Not applicable N/A N/A 18 6%
Other N/A N/A 33 11%
Frequency of Travel for trips to parental/family home during term time
4.10 Students were asked how they usually travel to their parental/family home
when they do (Figure 4.8). The majority of students travel home during term
time using public transport (a total of 44%), with train accounting for the
biggest proportion of trips. There would be merit in promoting the cost
savings associated with the student rail card / discounted long distance
coach travel to ensure students are able to make these trips as cost
effectively as possible.
Figure 4.8 – Mode of Travel to Parental / Family Home During Term Time
Mode of Travel 2016 Percentage 2019 Percentage
Car Alone 13% 9%
Car Share 4% 5%
Train 43% 40%
Bus/Coach 6% 4%
Tram 1% 0%
Plane 16% 21%
Taxi 0% 0%
Not Applicable 12% 15%
Other 5% 5%
Term Time Location
4.11 The next part of the survey collected information about students' term-time
accommodation, type and location; the results are presented in Table 4.9.
Seventy-seven percent live in student accommodation around Sheffield
and on-campus, as opposed to their permanent parental / family home
or their own home (the previous survey didn’t include ‘own home’ as a
category).
Figure 4.9 - Accommodation Type
Accommodation Type 2016 Percentage 2019 Percentage
University owned student
accommodation
23% 25%
Private sector student
accommodation
19% 22%
Shared student house 23% 31%
Parental/Family Home 17% 6%
Own home N/A 9%
Other 18% 7%
Accommodation Locations
4.12 The general distribution of term time accommodation locations and mode
is illustrated in Figure 4.10 and Figure 4.11 below.
4.13 The vast majority of student respondents live in / around the centre of
Sheffield, albeit there are a small proportion that live a considerable
distance from the University.
Figure 4.10 – Student Term Time Locations within Sheffield
Figure 4.11 – Student Term Time Locations Further Afield
Main
Campus
Student Daily Commute
Usual Journey to University Modal Split
4.14 Students were asked about their usual mode of travel to University during
term time. Figure 4.12 and Figure 4.13 summarise the responses to the 2019
survey and compare this with the results from 2016. The results indicate that
has been a reduction in the proportion of students travelling to University
by car alone, which is particularly positive. Alongside side this there has
been an increase in the proportion of respondents suggesting they walk to
University, whilst cycling and car sharing have also increased.
Figure 4.12 - Term-Time Usual Travel to University Mode
Mode of Travel 2016
Percentage
2019
Percentage
Change on 2016
Survey
(percentage
points)
Walk 67% 73% +6%
Bicycle 6% 7% +1%
Bus 7% 7% 0%
Train 5% 3% -2%
Supertram 4% 1% -3%
Park and Ride 2% 0% -2%
Car Alone 6% 4% -2%
Car Share 1% 2% +1%
Other 2% 3% +1%
Figure 4.13 - Term-Time Usual Travel to University Mode
Distance Based Review
4.15 The average one-way distance travelled to University each day by
students in 2015 was 7.0km, the 2016 survey results suggested this had
increased to 9.0km (across all modes). The latest survey suggests average
67%
6% 7% 5% 4% 2%6%
1% 2%
73%
7% 7%3% 1% 0%
4% 2% 3%
0%
10%
20%
30%
40%
50%
60%
70%
80%
Walk Bicycle Bus Train Supertram Park and
Ride
Car Alone Car Share Other
2016 2019
distance has further increased to 20km (again, to be treated with caution
based on sample size). An examination of average daily distances
travelled by mode is necessary for estimating carbon from travel but also
gives further insight into how mileage by particular modes differs. Figure
4.14 summarises this information.
Figure 4.14 - Distance Review by Mode of Travel
Mode Average Daily Distance
Per Person 2019
(Kilometres)
Average Annual
Distance Per Person*
2019 (Kilometres)
Walk 3.0 450
Bicycle 3.4 510
Bus 12.0 1,800
Train 68.0 10,200
Supertram 14.0 2,100
Car Alone 31.3 4,695
Car Share 29.0 4,350
Other 73.6 11,040
*Based on average 150 days per annum
4.16 As would be expected, the longest average daily distances are by train
and shorter distances are done by active travel modes such as walking
and cycling. Interestingly, those travelling by car typically live within 10 –
12km of the University and, as such, are often not commuting considerable
distances; there may be an opportunity, therefore, to explore /
communicate the opportunities for this group to use alternative modes
through a targeted marketing campaign.
4.17 Journey length is usually symptomatic of accommodation type – University
residences are typically located on / in close proximity to campus, whilst
private accommodation might typically be located slightly further out.
Those living in their own / parental homes will not usually have chosen to
relocate to study and therefore likely have a longer commute. This then
impacts on the availability / practicalities of more sustainable modes of
travel. Figure 4.15 illustrates accommodation type cross-tabulated with
commuting mode; there is a clear correlation between commuting mode
and accommodation type. Those living in their parental / own home have
much higher propensity to travel by car or use public transport than those
living in student accommodation. Conversely, those in student
accommodation are far more likely to walk or cycle.
Figure 4.15 – Accommodation Type and Commuting Mode
Mode of
Travel
All
Accom.
University
Accom.
Private
Sector
Student
Accom.
Shared
Student
House
Parental
Home
Own
Home
Walk 73% 92% 88% 80% 11% 26%
Bicycle 7% 5% 3% 9% 0% 4%
Bus 7% 1% 0% 4% 39% 19%
Train 3% 0% 2% 0% 6% 15%
Supertram 1% 0% 5% 0% 6% 0%
Park and
Ride
0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Car Alone 4% 1% 0% 3% 22% 11%
Car Share 2% 0% 0% 2% 6% 7%
Other / it
varies
3% 0% 0% 1% 10% 8%
Car Ownership
4.18 Regardless of regular mode of travel, all students were asked about their
car ownership status (Figure 4.16). This was to capture information on
students who bring cars to Sheffield with them, whilst not necessarily using
them as a normal mode of transport on a day to day basis.
Table 4.16 - Car ownership/access levels
Answer % of Responses
Students with access to a car 21%
Students with no access to a car 79%
Car Club Member 0%
4.19 A fifth of students having access to a car, however, only 6% choose to get
to their studies on a regular basis using this mode (alone). In previous years,
the proportion of student respondents with access to a car was around
1/3, the reduction in the proportion of students travelling to University alone
may, therefore, in part be as a consequence of fewer students having
access to a vehicle.
4.20 Those with access to a car were asked to state where they normally park
their car; Figure 4.17 summarises the responses. Over half of respondents
indicated that they keep their car on street outside their home, a further
third park their car on driveways or in garages.
Figure 4.17 - Locations used by students to park cars overnight
Car Parking Location No. of Responses % of Responses
Driveway / Garage 20 32%
On street outside home 38 61%
Car Park at student
accommodation
0 0%
University Category ‘R’ Car Park 4 6%
Other 0 0%
Car Drivers
4.21 Car drivers were asked to select from a list of options, up to three reasons
why they normally travel by car. The percentage figures in Figure 4.18 and
4.19 are the proportions of all car drivers that selected that option. The
most popular answers were ‘length of journey’, ‘flexibility’ and ‘reliability of
journey time’.
4.22 It may be beneficial to undertake further work with those that identified
length of journey time as being a key factor, this could take the form of a
personalised journey planning exercise to determine whether individuals’
perceptions of match the reality of journey times by the modes available
to them.
Table 4.18 - Reasons for travelling by car
Reason 2016 Percentage 2019 Percentage
Length of journey 78% 90%
Reliability of journey time 35% 50%
Flexibility 41% 80%
Personal choice 16% 40%
No practical alternative 39% 10%
No public transport option 12% 10%
Childcare issues 16% 0%
Out of hours working/studying 14% 10%
Only on campus for a short time N/A 10%
Other 2% 0%
4.23 Car drivers were also asked to state where they park during the day whilst
at the University, the results of which can be found in Figure 4.19. The 2016
survey used slightly different categories, with the 2019 survey being more
specific. Nonetheless, half of respondents stated they park on-street, which
reflects the responses from 2016.
Figure 4.19 - Car Parking Used by Students
Reason 2019 Percentage
University car park 0%
Durham Road Car Park (QPark) 10%
Solly Street Car Park (NCP) 0%
On street P & D 10%
On street (Free) 50%
Other car park 30%
4.24 Finally, car drivers were asked if they would be willing to consider car
sharing (Figure 4.20). The proportion of car drivers that suggested that they
would definitely / possibly be willing to car share has increased since 2016.
Further, targeted, promotion could be undertaken to engage those that
would consider car sharing in order to encourage them to take the step
towards car sharing.
Figure 4.20 - Willingness to Car Share
Percentage 2016 Percentage 2019
Yes 31% 40%
No 33% 30%
Possibly 37% 30%
Car Sharers
4.25 Those that car share were asked a number of questions regarding their
journey to University. The sample is small (5) so caution should be taken with
extrapolating the results. Figure 4.21 identifies the number of other people
car sharers make the journey with.
Figure 4.21 - Number of other people car sharers travel with
No. of Others Percentage 2016 Percentage 2019
1 67% 20%
2 11% 40%
3 0% 20%
4 0% 0%
Varies Day to Day 22% 20%
4.26 Students were then asked who they normally car share with (Figure 4.22).
As in previous years the vast majority are sharing with other students; with
the second highest proportion being with family members.
Figure 4.22 - Car Share Classifications
Classification Percentage 2016 Percentage 2019
Other students 44% 60%
Members of staff 11% 0%
Family members 33% 40%
Friends 0% 0%
Other 11% 0%
4.27 Car share respondents were then asked the same questions as car drivers
in relation to their parking arrangements (if the respondent was the car
driver in the car share arrangement) the results of which have been
summarised in Figure 4.23.
Figure 4.23 - Car Park Location (Car Sharers)
Location Percentage 2019
University operated car park 0%
Durham Road Car Park (QPark) 0%
Solly Street Car Park (NCP) 0%
On street 80%
Other 20%
Public Transport Users
4.28 Public transport users were asked a series of mode-specific questions.
Respondents were invited to select up to three options that best describe
the improvements they would like to see to public transport. This
information is summarised in Figure 4.24 and Figure 4.25.
Figure 4.24 - Improvements to Bus Services
Option Proportion of responses
More seats available at peak times 25%
Cheaper standard fares 70%
Better quality of vehicle 25%
Improved customer service of bus
drivers
25%
Improved smart ticketing/contactless
payments
10%
Nothing 0%
Other 30%
Figure 4.25 - Improvements to Train Services
Option Proportion of responses
More seats available at peak times 25%
Cheaper standard fares 75%
Better quality of vehicle 0%
Improved customer service of bus
drivers
0%
Real time information on the University
website
0%
Improved smart ticketing/contactless
payments
0%
Nothing 0%
Other 0%
4.29 The most common improvements selected by students were ‘more seats
available at peak times’ and ‘cheaper standard fares’. Some students also
selected ‘better quality of vehicle’ and ‘improved customer service’.
Park and Ride
4.30 The students who use park and ride services were asked which route they
use. However only one student responded to this question therefore, the
results are not considered to be representative of the student population.
Cyclists
4.31 The University remains committed to supporting staff and students who wish
to cycle with an expanding array of initiatives in place. Student cyclists
were asked about where they would like to see improvements going
forward and also about any existing measures they have made use of.
Figure 4.26 summarises this information in the context of that provided in
the previous survey.
Figure 4.26 - Student Cyclists' Priorities for Support Over the Next Three
Years
4.32 As can be seen from the above table, the most popular measures included
working with the Council to improve local routes, improving bike security
on campus and improving secure and sheltered cycle parking. The 2019
responses largely follow the previous survey’s responses, however, there
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Sheffield City
Council to
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Other
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has been a significant increase in a priority to organise more cycle events
and promotions and to expand the provision of discounted low cost bikes
and accessories. These are things that can be delivered by the University
and could, therefore, offer ‘quick wins’.
4.33 Cyclists were also asked which of the University’s existing initiatives they
had made use of; Figure 4.27 summarises the responses.
Figure 4.27 – Use of Existing Initiatives
4.34 Finally, cyclists were given the opportunity to provide feedback about the
Cycle Hub facility. These can be found in Appendix A. The most frequently
cited comments can be summarised as follows (all relate the Cycle Hub):
Consider extended opening hours / 24-hour access;
Consider different areas for different types of bikes;
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The Cycle Hut
maintenance services
Public air pumps The Cycle Hub
(outside interval bar)
Other
Yes No
Consider providing more information on access and how to use
the facility; and
Consider providing bins and more regular cleaning.
4.35 The survey concluded by asking respondents if they had any further
comments to make around their commute. The full responses are provided
at Appendix B; a summary of key points is provided below:
Improvements to bus services requested, including more / bigger
services to RHH / NGH and an extended night bus (in terms of
timing and geographical coverage);
Lack of crossing facilities on / around campus were mentioned –
with specific reference made to Rockingham Corner / Portobello
Road and Whitham Road / Northumberland Road;
Several respondents commented on the cost of public transport
being prohibitive;
Requests were made for motorcycle provision on campus,
including dedicated parking;
One respondent indicated that there would be benefit in
providing more pre-arrival information on travel options – with
specific reference to cycling initiatives;
Requests to improve / increase cycle parking – with specific
reference to Endcliffe Student Village.
Summary
4.36 In summary:
A response rate of 1% was achieved amongst students, with 86%
of these based at the main campus;
In terms of home location, the proportion of international students
has increased since the previous survey – nearly a third of
respondents gave their non term-time location as outside the UK.
This impacts on start of year / term mode choice, manifested in an
increase in the proportion travelling by plane from 16 – 26%, but
also has the effect of reducing term time trips home;
The vast majority of respondents live in / around Sheffield, albeit
there are students that travel much further. The average
commuting distance (one-way) amongst student respondents in
2016 was 7km; this has risen to 9km in 2019;
Forty-seven percent of respondents live in student residences
(whether University owned / private), with a further 31% in a shared
student house. This typically correlates with journey length, with
those living in student residences / student accommodation
usually having shorter journeys. In turn, there is a clear relationship
between accommodation type and commuting mode; those
living in their parental / own home have much higher propensity
to travel by car or use public transport than those living in student
accommodation. Conversely, those in student accommodation
are far more likely to walk or cycle;
Those students that currently travel by car have an average
journey length of 10 – 12km; positively, the proportion commuting
by car alone has reduced from 6% in 2016 to 4% in 2019. This may
in part be as a consequence of respondents having less
opportunity to access a car – 1/5 of respondents indicated they
have access to a car, as compared with 1/3 in 2016;
Student car drivers cited ‘length of journey’ and flexibility as the
two main factors in choosing to drive. Interestingly when asked
where they park, half suggested they do so on-street in the
surrounding area, for free – the availability of free parking makes
discouraging driving to University more difficult. However, 40% of
single occupancy car drivers suggested they would be willing to
car share;
With regards to public transport, the most popular initiative
amongst respondents (that already travel by bus, train, tram or
park and ride) was ‘cheaper standards fares’ . Amongst cyclists
the highest priority was given to ‘improving local cycle routes’ and
‘improving security on campus’. The popularity of ‘organising
cycle events and promotions’ has increased, particularly, since the
previous survey and could offer a ‘quick win’ for the University;
Free text comments received from students have been borne in
mind in regards to the recommendations provided at section 7.
5. SURVEY FINDINGS AND REVIEW – STAFF
Introduction
5.1 This section of the report considers the results of the staff questionnaire. It
summarises the responses to each question in turn, including cross-
tabulation, where beneficial.
Summary Information
5.2 Staff were asked where their primary/main work location is (Figure 5.1 and
Figure 5.2). The majority (80%) travel to the main city centre campus.
Figure 5.1 - Staff Main Location
Location % of Responses
Main / Central Campus 80%
Solly Street / Cathedral Court 1%
AMRC – Waverley* 3%
AMRC – Sheffield Business Park* 2%
Northern General Hospital 0%
Student Village (Endcliffe / Ranmoor) 1%
Other / Various 12%
*Staff based at AMRC have been reported on separately
Figure 5.2 - Staff Base Location
5.3 Working hours can have an impact on the availability / practicalities of
sustainable modes of travel; staff were therefore asked about their
80%
1%3%
2%0%
1% 12%
Main / Central Campus Solly Street / Cathedral Court
AMRC – Waverley AMRC – Sheffield Business Park
Northern General Hospital Student Village (Endcliffe / Ranmoor)
Other / Various
employment status (Figure 5.3) – over a quarter of respondents work part-
time.
Figure 5.3 - Work Status
No. of Responses % of Responses
Full-Time 761 73%
Part-Time 287 27%
Home Location and Distance Summary
5.4 Commuting distance is a key determining factor in choice of travel mode
– typically those who live further away will have more limited options
available to them and thus will be more heavily car dependent. The
average one-way distance staff travelled to University is 11km 2019
(excluding AMRC). A closer look at average daily distances travelled by
each mode is provided in Figure 5.4.
Figure 5.4 - Average Daily Distance by Mode
Mode Average Daily
Distance Per
Person (km)
Average Annual
Distance Per
Person* (km)
Walk 2.37 1854.00
Bicycle 11.49 2585.25
Bus 6.52 1467.00
Train 8.15 1833.75
Supertram 15.30 3442.50
Park and Ride (Supertram) 12.57 2828.25
Park and Ride (Bus) 14.86 3343.50
Car (alone) 10.02 1622.25
Car Share (driver or
passenger)
6.46 1453.50
Motorbike/Scooter 15.23 3426.75
Taxi 13.21 2972.25
Varies day to day 9.38 2110.50
*based on an average 225 working days per year
5.5 The longest distances are travelled by supertram, followed by
motorbike/scooter and Park & Ride (bus). Interestingly, the average
distance for those commuting by car (whether alone or sharing) is low –
notwithstanding other factors, it’s likely a proportion of these trips could be
undertaken by public transport / bike. There could be merit, therefore, in a
targeted promotion / campaign aimed at raising awareness of the
alternatives, alongside a personalised journey planning exercise.
5.6 The maps at Appendix C show the distribution of staff home postcodes and
the mode they usually choose to travel to University by.
Staff Daily Commute
5.7 The next part of the survey asked staff about their primary/main mode of
transport to University on a typical day; the responses are summarised in
Figure 5.5 and Figure 5.6. In 2016, 32% of respondents indicated that they
usually travel by single occupancy car; this has decreased to 24% in 2019.
Walking and public transport have seen an increase since 2016, whilst
there has been a modest reduction in cycling. Encouraging car (alone)
has seen a reduction from 32% in 2016 to 24% in 2019.
Figure 5.5 - Staff Usual Journey to University Mode
Mode Percentage
2016
Percentage
2019
Change
(percentag
e points)
Walk 19% 28% +7%
Bicycle 9% 8% -1%
Bus 11% 12% +1%
Train 4% 5% +1%
Supertram 5% 9% +4%
Park and Ride (Supertram) 1% 3% +2%
Park and Ride (Bus) 0% 0% No change
Car Alone 32% 24% -8%
Car Share 9% 6% -3%
Motorbike/Scooter 1% 1% No change
Taxi 0% 0% No change
Other 4% 4% No change
Varies day to day 5% 1% -4%
Work from home 0% 0% No change
Figure 5.6 - Staff Usual Journey to University Mode
Usual Working Hours
5.8 Staff were asked what their usual working hours are (Figure 5.7 and 5.8).
This information is useful for various reasons including considering barriers to
using certain modes (e.g. public transport times), identifying peak demand
for the local transport network and campus facilities (e.g. car and cycle
parking) and consideration of measures that reduce the need to travel
e.g. flexible working, home working etc.
5.9 Staff typically work standard ‘office hours’ with around half arriving
between 08.00 and 09.00 and leaving between 16.00 and 17.30.
Departure times are slightly more spread out than arrival times, which have
a more pronounced peak. Respondents tended to leave slightly earlier
than might typically be expected in an office context, perhaps taking
advantage of flexible working hours to avoid peak period congestion on
the local road network.
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Figure 5.7 – Staff Usual Arrival Time
Figure 5.8 - Staff Usual Departure Time
Car Drivers
5.10 All respondents that usually drive to work were then asked what issues
prevent them from changing mode from travelling by car. The survey
asked respondents to select the three factors of most importance to them,
therefore, the percentages in Figure 5.9 are the proportions of all car
drivers who chose that reason.
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Figure 5.9 – Reasons for Choosing to Drive Alone
5.11 As can be seen from the graph above, the most popular reasons for driving
alone to University are ‘length of journey’, ‘childcare issues’ and ‘no public
transport option available’. There are, opportunities to target those that
suggested reasons such as, ‘no public transport alternative’, and ‘personal
choice’; for example through better information provision – there will likely
be instances where people’s perceptions of alternatives, are not actually
reflective of reality, rather perceptions have been formed as a
consequence of a lack of at-hand information. Furthermore, there are
policies / strategies that have / can be put in place by the University to aid
with childcare issues, for example flexible hours.
5.12 Car drivers were then asked if they currently park in a University car park
(Figure 5.10). Nearly two thirds of staff driving to work have category A or
B permits (issued on a needs basis).
5.13 The number indicating that they park on-street in the surrounding area has
increased from 15% in 2016 to 23% in 2019 (20% of this being free on-street
parking); this is despite additional (paid) parking now being available on-
campus at the QPark on Durham Road. This suggests that staff would rather
park further afield and walk to save money rather than have the
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transport option
available
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working /
studying
Other
2016 2019
convenience of car parking on-Campus, where there is a requirement to
pay for this. This in turn suggests that the provision of additional parking by
the University is not serving to undermine the principles of the University’s
Travel Plan, rather that it has been priced so as to deter the majority of staff
from using it.
Figure 5.10 – Staff Car Park Locations
Location Percentage
2016
Percentage 2019
YES – I have a Cat A Permit 9% 6%
YES – I have a Cat B Permit 57% 55%
No – I use the QPark on Durham
Road
N/A 0%
No – I use the NCP on Solly Street N/A 1%
NO – I park in a private car park 8% 6%
NO – I park on street in the local
area
15% 20% (Free) and
3% (P&D)
Other 6% 8%
5.14 Finally, staff car drivers were asked whether they would consider travelling
to work by any other (more sustainable) modes of transport; Figure 5.11
presents the responses. Forty-seven percent of car drivers said they would
not consider alternatives. Encouragingly, however, over half of
respondents to the question indicated that they would consider an
alternative to commuting by car alone, with bus / tram being the most
popular option.
Figure 5.11 – Staff (Car Drivers) willingness to consider travelling to work
by other modes of transport
Alternative choice Percentage
Bus/Tram 30%
Park and Ride 12%
Train 11%
Cycle 11%
Walk 8%
Car Sharing 17%
No 47%
Other 7%
5.15 The survey then asked respondents that currently drive, what the University
might be able to do to encourage them to go one step further and
change mode. The full responses are provided at Appendix D - G, with a
summary provided for each mode below. This information is useful in
helping inform future travel planning initiatives.
Public Transport
Provide a bus between AMRC and the main campus;
Improve flexibility of working hours to accommodate public
transport timetabling;
Re-instate incentives previously in place, including free trial tickets;
Negotiate reduced price tickets on Park & Ride;
Integrated ticketing with neighbouring authorities. e.g Derbyshire;
Subsidised cost of train / tram travel.
Cycling
A cycle awareness / training course;
Ability to borrow a bike for a week to trial cycling;
Raise the limit on the cycle to work scheme to allow for purchase
of e-Bikes;
Introduce an e-Bike loan scheme;
Reduced cost / hep to purchase a bike (already offered through
the cycle to work scheme).
Car Sharing
Set up a network / forum to find matches;
Greater flexibility in working hours to accommodate;
Reduced price permits for those that share;
Introduce car share meeting points in key centres, e.g. Barnsley,
Rotherham, Chesterfield;
Identify ways to find people to share with in the same office
(without going through the formal matching scheme);
Make people aware of how to join the car share scheme (some
respondents noted they weren’t aware there is a scheme);
Dedicated car hare parking bays.
Walking
Prepare walking route maps from local areas, that highlight
features along the route;
Run a walking challenge;
Consider more flexible working to allow for extended commuting
time.
Car Sharers
5.16 Staff car sharers were then asked about their journey to work (Figure 5.12).
Staff are more likely to have just one car share partner, as compared to
students, undoubtedly due to the fact that students more likely to be
coming from shared accommodation.
Figure 5.12 – Car Share Partners
No. of others Percentage 2016 Percentage 2019
One Person 82% 72%
Two People 15% 21%
Three People 2% 3%
Four People 0% 0%
Varies day to day 0% 0%
5.17 Asking respondents who they usually car share with (Figure 5.13), reveals
just under three quarters share with family which will include those
dropping someone off along the way before arriving at University. Twenty-
two percent suggested that they share with another member of staff,
which has a positive impact for the University, directly, in terms of reducing
pressure on car parks and the local road network.
5.18 Given the low numbers sharing with local organisations this could be a
potential opportunity, worth investigating further, or it may be that there
are legitimate barriers to doing so e.g. car parking arrangements.
Figure 5.13 – Car Share Classifications
Classification Percentage 2016 Percentage 2019
Family Members 54% 71%
Other University staff member 40% 22%
People working for other
organisations in the local area
2% 2%
Friends 0% 0%
Students 0% 0%
Other 4% 5%
Bus Commuters
5.19 Staff members choosing to commute by bus were asked a series of
questions about their journey to University - their journey stages, ticket types
and opinions.
5.20 As can be seen from Figure 5.14, a significant proportion of staff continue
to regularly purchase single / return tickets (25%). There has been a
reduction in the proportion of respondents using First Weekly tickets. The
biggest increase has been in Stagecoach monthly, which has risen from
3% to 6% since the 2016 survey.
Figure 5.14 - Bus Commuter Ticket Type Review
5.21 In some cases it will be more economical for staff to purchase longer term
tickets, however, it is likely that a proportion of those purchasing standard
single / return tickets will be those that work part-time for whom longer term
tickets do not offer financial benefit.
Train Commuters
5.22 Train commuters were also asked questions about their chosen ticket types
and what improvements they would like to see. The proportion choosing
single/return, similar to bus users is very high (43%), yet consistent with 2016.
5.23 The biggest reduction since 2016 has been in the proportion of respondents
purchasing TravelMaster monthly tickets. Monthly tickets are the most
popular (regardless of type); this suggests that there is a cohort of rail users
that could benefit from the savings associated with an annual ticket.
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Figure 5.15 - Train Commuter Ticket Type Review
5.24 Respondents were asked about what they would like to see done to
improve journeys to the University by train (Figure 5.16). The most popular
answers were ‘cheaper standard fares’ ‘more seats at peak times’, and
‘better quality of vehicle’; whilst these are out with the University’s remit to
provide, it could support staff to travel more cheaply by train (through
salary sacrifice) and provide real time information on the University’s
website. Importantly, it can also feedback the survey results to train
operators / ticketing companies to help inform them.
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Figure 5.16 - Areas for Improvement in Train Service Provision
Supertram Commuters
5.25 Supertram users were also asked about their travel ticket choices and
journey experience; the responses are summarised in Figure 5.17. The most
popular ticket is a Stagecoach monthly ticket, the popularity of this
amongst respondents has increased by 5 percentage points since 2016. As
with other types of public transport, there would be merit in promoting
annual tickets, where appropriate, as a means to save money and for the
University to support this through salary sacrifice.
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Figure 5.17 - Supertram Commuter Ticket Type Review
5.26 Factors that would improve the journey to work for Supertram users were
considered, with the results shown in Figure 5.18. The most popular options
were ‘more seats available at peak times’ ‘real time information at the
tram stop’, ‘smart ticketing/contactless’ and ‘cheaper standard fares’ –
largely mirroring those measures popular amongst other public transport
users.
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Figure 5.18 - Areas for Improvement in Supertram Service Provision
Park and Ride Users
5.27 The small number of staff who park and ride (P&R) were asked where from
(Figure 5.19), and about the parking availability at their chosen site. Valley
Centertainment (Tram) is the most commonly used site, followed by
Nunnery Square (Tram).
Figure 5.19 - P&R Locations Used by Staff
Location Percentage
2016
Percentage
2019
Halfway (tram) 15% 15%
Meadowhall (Tram/Train/Bus) 0% 12%
Malin Bridge (Tram) 6% 12%
Middlewood (Tram) 29% 9%
Nunnery Square (Tram) 6% 18%
Valley Centertainment (Tram) 18% 24%
Abbeydale/Tesco (Bus) 18% 3%
Other 9% 26%
5.28 Most staff users (85%) felt parking is adequate at the site they leave their
vehicle.
Cyclists
5.29 Of those staff that currently cycle, 5% travel by e-bike. Staff who usually
cycle to work were asked what would improve their commuting
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experience; Figure 5.20 summarises the responses received and compare
this with those received in the previous survey. The most popular answers
include working with the Council to improve local routes, further improving
secure and sheltered cycle parking facilities, and providing improved,
showers and changing facilities. The University should seek to engage
further with cyclists (through the Bicycle User Group in the first instance) as
a means to identify where such improvements might be targeted to
greatest effect.
Figure 5.20 - Areas for Improvement in Supporting Cyclists
Response Percentage
2016
Percentage
2019
Improving shower and changing facilities 41% 41%
Improving bike security on campus 38% 37%
Improving secure and sheltered cycle
parking facilities
69% 57%
Organising more cycle to campus events
and promotions
5% 8%
Expanding the provision of discounted low
cost bikes and accessories
18% 24%
Working with Sheffield City Council to
improve local routes
85% 89%
Other 10% 10%
5.30 Staff cyclists were then asked what existing services/facilities they make
use of (Figure 5.21).
Figure 5.21 - Staff Cyclists' Use of Services/Facilities
Mode Shift
5.31 To investigate changes in staff travel choices further, staff were asked if
they have changed their preferred commuting mode in the last three
years. Figure 5.22 summarises the results.
Table 5.22 - Change in Usual Journey to University Mode in the Last Three
Years
5.32 Those who responded positively were asked what their previous mode was.
Figure 5.23 summarises this information. As can be seen there has been a
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Other
Yes No
25%
75%
Yes No
significant number of staff that previously travelled to work by car alone
that now adopt more sustainable commuting habits; equally, there is a
pool of respondents that have switched from a more sustainable mode –
with a proportion of these now travelling by car alone.
Table 5.23 – Previous Mode
Mode Respondents Percentage
Car (alone) 69 24%
Car share (as driver or
passengers)
20 7%
Bus 69 24%
Supertram 29 10%
Train 16 6%
Park & Ride (Supertram) 9 3%
Park & Ride (Bus) 0 0%
Taxi 0 0%
Motorcycle / Scooter 0 0%
Bike 18 6%
Walk 41 14%
Other 18 6%
5.33 Further investigation has been undertaken, focusing on those that have
switched from an alternative mode to driving alone; 54 current car drivers
previously used an alternative. A summary of the previous modes used by
this group is provided in Table 5.24, below; as can be seen from the results
the biggest shift has been from bus (24%), with Supertram and train
collectively accounting for a further 22%.
Table 5.27 – Previous Mode of Current Car Users
Mode Respondents Percentage
Car share (as driver or passengers) 4 6%
Bus 15 24%
Supertram 11 17%
Train 3 5%
Park & Ride (Supertram) 4 6%
Park & Ride (Bus) 1 2%
Taxi 0 0%
Motorcycle / Scooter 0 0%
Bike 6 10%
Walk 6 10%
Other 4 6%
5.34 The reasons for mode shift amongst those that now drive alone, that didn’t
previously, are provided in Table 5.25. As would be expected, most
people’s decision to start driving to work, having previously used an
alternative, is related to changing personal circumstances – respondents
cited factors such as moving house, changing childcare commitments or
carer responsibilities within this. Within the ‘other’ category, reasons given
were varied including changes to public transport timetables, over-
crowding of buses / trains, and negative perceptions / experiences around
personal safety when using public transport.
Table 5.25 - Factors Influencing Staff Mode Shift in the Last Three Years (Lone
Car Drivers)
Business Travel
5.35 Respondents were asked how often they travel for business; Figure 5.26
summarises the results. Around one third of staff never travel for business,
whilst a further third do so less than once a week. Only 7% do so every day;
given that in many cases, a reason for driving to work is the need to travel
for work during the day, the relatively low levels of business travel reported
by respondents is encouraging in this regard.
Figure 5.26 – Frequency of Business Travel
Factor Respondents Percentage
Change in work location 11 17%
Change in home location 12 19%
Other change in personal
circumstances
20 32%
Increase in fuel costs 1 2%
Concerns around road
safety when commuting
by bike
2 3%
Loss of PT option 10 16%
Increased costs of PT 9 14%
Other 18 29%
5.36 The survey asked respondents to rank their priorities (1 = most important, 5
= least important) when deciding how to travel for business; Figure 5.27
summarises the findings and illustrates that journey time is by far the biggest
factor in deciding how to travel. Cost, comfort and no. on interchanges all
ranked similarly (in terms of the proportion of respondents that rates this as
‘1’). Environmental impact was considered as the most important factor
by fewest respondents.
Figure 5.27 – Priorities for Determining Business Travel Mode
1 2 3 4 5 Total
Cost 36.1% 25% 20.5% 9.8% 8.6% 244
Comfort 27.4% 27.0% 26.1% 9.3% 10.2% 226
Journey time 70.3% 15.7% 7.2% 1.6% 5.2% 249
Carbon emissions 7.4% 16.7% 31.9% 20.1% 24.0% 204
Ease of booking 14.9% 21.2% 21.6% 16.8% 25.5% 208
Number of
interchanges 30.4% 28.2% 19.8% 9.3% 12.3% 227
5.37 Respondents were asked how they travel for business, depending on the
location they are travelling to. Figure 5.28 summarises the responses.
Longer distance trips are dominated by public transport (train), which is
encouraging, as is the significant proportion of local trips within Sheffield
that are made on foot. That said, over a third of local trips are made by
12%
7%
9%
8%
30%
35%
Other Every day Several times a week
Around once a week Less than once a week Never
car alone – something which the University could seek to reduce moving
forwards.
Figure 5.28 – Business Travel Mode by Destination
Within Sheffield Within Yorkshire Further Afield
No. % No. % No. %
Car (alone) 80 37% 67 29% 37 21%
Car Share 21 10% 29 13% 17 10%
Public Transport 20 9% 50 22% 90 51%
Cycle 0 0% 0 0% 0 0%
Walk 49 23% 0 0% 0 0%
Motorcycle 0 0% 0 0% 0 0%
Taxi 2 1% 1 0% 1 0%
It varies 30 14% 18 8% 25 14%
Other 16 7% 58 25% 7 4%
5.38 The survey concluded by giving respondents the opportunity to detail any
specific comments they had in relation to their trips to / in the course of
work. The full responses are included at Appendix H and are summarised
as follows:
Many respondents mentioned issues around reliability of public
transport and route cutbacks / limitations, coupled with costs, as a
reason to drive;
In specific regard to public transport tickets, there were requests
for discounted cross-boundary tickets, discounted TravelMaster
tickets and monthly / yearly discounts on City Bus tickets;
In terms of parking there is perceived to be a general deficit in
parking availability, specifically at the city campus and a lack of
visibility around why permits are awarded;
Suggested that parking permits / parking availability is at odds with
flexible working as most car parks are full early in the day, so if you
arrive later there are no spaces. There were also requests for part-
week / one-off permits;
Noted a requirement for better communication when car parks
are taken out of action, including details of longer term plans for
car parks, rather than just on short term temporary closures;
Request to remove contractor parking from Cat B car parks –
assertion that contractors are able to reclaim parking costs so
could pay and display, but instead take up Cat B spaces (where
permit holders have paid, and then can’t access a space);
Provide more secure cycle parking, larger lockers and drying areas
– the cycle hub is welcomed but similar facilities requested
elsewhere;
The lack of segregated / safe cycle routes to get to campus is
perceived as a barrier; respondents encouraged the University to
continue to work with the Council to improve things;
Requests to reward people for travelling sustainably, noting that
there are incentives available to those that use public transport or
cycle but not for those that walk; and
Encourage more home / flexible working to reduce car parking
demand.
Summary
5.39 The following summarises the findings of the staff survey:
Fourteen percent of staff answered the survey; of these 80% are
based at the main campus. 73% work full time hours, with the
remainder being part-time. Whilst there is a degree or ‘peak
spreading’, staff typically work around traditional office hours;
The average staff commute to University is 11km, however, the
average commute by car is much lower. Notwithstanding other
factors, a proportion of these trips might be undertaken by bike /
public transport, given the right incentives;
Encouragingly, the proportion of commuting trips by car alone has
reduced from 32% in 2016 to 24% in 2019, whilst walking and public
transport have increased;
Amongst car drivers, the most common reasons for their chosen
mode were length of journey, childcare issues and no public
transport option. Nearly 2/3 of drivers have Cat A / B permits to
park on campus, while 23% park on-street in the surrounding area
for free;
Over ½ of car drivers would consider an alternative mode of
transport – with bus / tram being most popular;
Amongst public transport users, the most popular incentives were
cheaper fares and more seats at peak times. Whilst these are
largely outwith the scope of the University to influence, there is an
opportunity to provide information on the various ticket types to
ensure staff are getting value for money – a significant proportion
of respondents currently opt for single / return tickets and may well
be able to save money, therefore, through purchasing a season
ticket;
Amongst cyclists, the priorities were identified as improving local
routes and improving on-campus security. In terms of existing
facilities, cycle maintenance services and the Cycle Hub have
been used by around 1/3 of respondents, whilst air pumps have
been used by 11%;
The survey responses confirm that 25% of staff have changed their
mode of commute within the past 3 years; 54 current car drivers
previously used a more sustainable mode. However, for the most
part these changes have resulted from personal circumstances;
In term of business travel, 1/3 of respondents never travel for
business and only 7% do so once a week. Journey time and cost
were the most influential factors in deciding how to travel for
business. Encouragingly longer business trips are dominated by
train travel, whilst local trips are more often made by car or on foot;
Free text comments received from staff have been borne in mind
in regards to the recommendations provided at section 7.
6. CARBON IMPACT OF COMMUTING AT THE
UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD
Introduction
6.1 Carbon emissions from commuting to University by staff and students were
calculated using the 2019 travel survey data. This data will be a useful
contribution to annual Estates Management Record, reporting to HEFCE
and reporting against the University's Environmental Policy.
6.2 Although it will be possible to obtain information about staff business travel
from travel expense systems and all staff and student postcodes from
HR/student services, the travel survey is the only source of information
about mode choices and distances travelled for commuting (i.e. Scope 3
emissions).
Methodology
6.3 The following assumptions were made in calculating carbon emissions
generated by staff and students commuting to University.
That the average full time student attends campus on 150 days per
annum;
That the average member of staff works 225 days per annum (taking
into account annual leave, bank holidays and absence);
Response rates have been factored up to represent the full
staff/student base figures;
Only the regular commute to campus for students has been
considered (as per HEFCE guidance the trip from parental/family
home is not required);
The DEFRA 2015 conversion factors have been used to calculate
carbon emissions;
Vehicle types for car drivers have been factored up on the basis of the
results within the travel survey.
Survey Data
6.4 For the purposes of undertaking the carbon assessment, respondents that
commute by car were asked to state their vehicle type. The following
tables provide a summary of the data collected through the travel survey.
Table 6.1 – Vehicle Classifications – Students
Vehicle Type No. of Responses % of Respondents
Petrol – Less than 1.4 litre 6 60%
Petrol – 1.4 to 2.0 litre 4 40%
Petrol – more than 2.0 litre 0 0%
Diesel – Less than 1.7 litre 0 0%
Diesel – 1.7 to 2.0 litre 0 0%
Diesel – more than 2.0 litre 0 0%
Hybrid Car 0 0%
Electric 0 0%
Total 10 100%
Figure 6.2 – Staff Vehicle Classification – Excluding AMRC
Vehicle Type No. of Responses % of Respondents
Petrol – Less than 1.4 litre 88 31%
Petrol – 1.4 to 2.0 litre 75 27%
Petrol – more than 2.0 litre 7 3%
Diesel – Less than 1.7 litre 45 16%
Diesel – 1.7 to 2.0 litre 38 14%
Diesel – more than 2.0 litre 19 7%
Hybrid Car 8 3%
Electric 0 0%
Total 280 100%
Headline Carbon Emissions (Indicative)
6.5 The following tables illustrate the total carbon emissions by mode of
transport for both student and staff commuting. Appendix I provides the
full calculations; it should be noted that the results are indicative only,
having been based on only a sample of respondents.
Table 6.3 and 6.4 – Carbon Emissions Summary – (CO2e/Tonnes)
Grand total GHG – kg CO2e
Sector Car
Alone
Car
Share Train Tram Bus M/C Total
Staff 1,513,332 121,958 62,676 180,550 353,148 65,754 2,297,418
Student 916,363 212,257 363,264 21,252 438,959 0 1,952,095
Total 2,429,695 334,214 425,940 201,803 792,107 65,754 4,249,513
Grand total GHG – Tonnes CO2e
Sector Car
Alone
Car
Share Train Tram Bus M/C Total
Staff 1,513 122 63 181 353 66 2,297
Student 916 212 363 21 439 0 1,952
Total 2,430 334 426 202 792 66 4,250
6.6 Based on the survey sample, a total of 4,249,513 kg CO2e per annum is
generated by staff and students commuting to the University, equating to
4,250 tonnes. The calculations reported in 2016 indicated an equivalent
total of 5,649,167 kg CO2e equates to 5,469 tonnes CO2e. As such, there
has been a modest improvement in the environmental impact from
commuting, based on the survey sample.
7. RECOMMENDATIONS
Recommendations
7.1 Based on the results of the survey, the following provides recommended
actions that the University could take in order to exploit the opportunities /
address barriers identified in regards to encouraging an increase in the
proportion of staff and students travelling by sustainable / active travel
modes:
Cycling
Undertake further engagement with the BUG, and cyclists more
generally, to ascertain where route improvements are required and
feed this back to the Council;
Give consideration to the comments made in relation to the Cycle
Hub (increased opening hours, cleaning schedule, organisation of
bikes), with a view to improving user experience;
Prepare a new guide to cycling that identifies local routes (including
to / from student residences) and on-campus facilities, in order to raise
the profile of these / increase use;
Organise promotions / events that tie in with wider initiatives, e.g. Love
to Ride, Bike Week etc;
Re-promote the cycle to work scheme to improve awareness and work
with provider to understand opportunities to offer e-Bikes as an
alternative (alongside discussions with HR / Finance to raise the
purchase cost limit).
Public Transport
More heavily promote the discounts that can be achieved through
purchasing an season / annual ticket, over daily / weekly tickets (to
both staff and students);
With reference to
https://www.travelsouthyorkshire.com/studentpasses/ – consider
preparing a ticketing guide for students that can be issued with pre-
arrival information;
Promote use of Commuter Club season ticket loans for those using the
train to commute to University as a means to save on the cost of travel;
Consider setting up Northern Corporate Discount scheme for train
tickets;
Consider offering free trial tickets for bus / tram, reflecting calls for these
to be reinstated.
Car Users / Car Sharing
Undertake a targeted marketing campaign amongst students,
promoting it as an alternative to arriving at the start of the academic
year by car alone / with family (with the exception of first year
students);
Identify those respondents to the survey that indicated they would
‘definitely’ or ‘possibly’ car share and undertake a promotional
campaign outlining the benefits of car sharing and promoting the
local scheme;
Promote the formal scheme (to address apparent lack of awareness)
and show people how to sign up;
Consider other ways of encouraging matches – e.g. networking events
/ a forum / social media group. This could be linked to specific
geographical areas;
Consider reduced price permits for those that car share; and
Ensure car park closures are effectively communicated.
Appendix A Cycle Hub Comments (Students)
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1. Really great facility! View Response
2.
Made use of this far more than I expected to, particularly in winter. Good for keeping bikes out of
the elements and gives me peace of mind. Limited opening times are frustrating, if the user has a
U-Card why not have 24hour access? Or at least during weekdays. Have also had problems
accessing the facility on weekends despite between arriving during advertised opening hours.
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3. its a bit annoying you can't use it after 7 pm, this is why I don't use it very often View Response
4. The higher up racks aren't great for short people View Response
5. Didn't know it existed, wouldn't know how to access it. View Response
6.I only use it when I know I'm going to be in uni until late. It's great to know there's added security
for my bike when I'm in uni for 12+ hours at a time.View Response
7.
It was rubbish-My bike had recently been stripped of parts when they broke into the Bike shed at
endcliffe--They couldnt steal it because I had 2 D locks through the frame
Anyway so I was without a pump that I normally have on my frame near Campus and Had had to
just fix a puncture on the side of the road.
So i needed to pump up my tire---It was very fiddly to fit and then could not deal with the pressure
needed for Road Tires because unfortnately someone had bent the inner ring out of shape
I like the idea and it looks good but sadly they dont work very well---only just function as an
emergency
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8.
- There needs to be a sanitary bin inside the toilet in the cycle hub.
- The lack of space between each bike parking space can be difficult when manoeuvring bikes.
Sometimes road bike drop handle bars get stuck around straight mountain bike handle bars which
can be very awkward. Maybe designated spaces for different types of bikes could be useful or
more space between parking spaces?
- Overall the Cycle Hub is very useful and I'm very glad it got built as I started cycling to University.
It's secure and the changing facilities are very useful.
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9. Good quality and safe bike lock up with enough space, opening on weekends would be nice though View Response
10. I believe you have to pay, its not convenient for the diamond View Response
11.
I use the Cycle Hub every day. I feel my bike is safe in there and protected from the rain. It would
be nice if the toilet was cleaned more often as well as the space where the bikes are left. It would
also be nice if there were a couple of bins inside the cycle hut. I think that will at least allow people
through things inside them and keep the place cleaner.
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12. NA View Response
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29. If you have made use of the Cycle Hub (outside Interval Bar), we'd like you're feedback.
Please provide any comments below.
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31. Many thanks for taking part in the survey. Please feel free to use the space below to make
any further comments in relation to your commute to and from work. Comments will be
used in the ongoing development of the University's Integrated Transport Policy.
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are often not frequent or reliable enough. It would be incredibly useful if I could have a parking
permit for the days when childcare is needed.
I find the most frustrating issue with the buses is that buses are apparently taken out of service
during busy times. Buses regularly 'drop off' the bus expected board and don't arrive. This is most
noticeable during peak times.
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2.More or bigger H1 buses between Royal Hallamshire Hospital and Northern General Hospital
would make commute for Medical Students much easier and less stressful.View Response
3.Walking to and from university is generally fine but there’s often drunks hanging around the
hospital area.View Response
4.The Womens Bus at night is very useful but there should be one that goes at the end of a night out
instead of ending at 2:45amView Response
5. More free parking space please. View Response
6.Is it possible to expand the night bus scheme to include all students and also other student-heavy
areas (e.g. SU to Crookes high street, SU to Crookesmoor etc.)View Response
7.
With regards to research travel for PhDs/staff attending conferences, it would be good to have the
option of travelling by train to destinations in Europe (even if sometimes more expensive than
plane) because of reduced environmental impact. Perhaps we can remove need for travel to be the
cheapest option or even factor in the fact that we can work better on a train (more productive).
Regarding travel in Sheffield, perhaps the university could lobby the council/ regional transport
authority to reintroduce many of the bus services cut around the city in the last decades, as
sometimes it is difficult to use public transport when the bus options are so inconvenient
View Response
8.
I answered plane on most questions involving going home because there was only one choice but
often the most difficult bit is getting to the airport in the first place. Usually by train or sometimes
using buses
View Response
9.Walking down to uni from Crookes is alright, but the journey back up is annoying because you can
never rely on buses running on time.View Response
10. No comment View Response
11.
I feel like walking is a good option for most of the campus sites as it keeps you fit and gives an
opportunity of getting some fresh air. I only walk around town and do not take any mode of
transportation unless I have to go to meadowhall by tram. All in all, I feel like people should be
encouraged to walk as much as they can.
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12. would use tram if cheaper View Response
13.
It would be great if the Supertram network was cheaper especially for students so we can get
around the city more readily. Also, security buses in the evening and late at night should be
provided for free (and not just for women) to and fro uni accommodation, student village, city
centre, and the main campus, for those studying late in the libraries or otherwise needing safe
transportation home. This could work even once every hour from 9pm-6am, say.
View Response
14. I can't use the bus because I don't live along a bus route. So it's easier to walk. View Response
15.
Walking to and from work from where I live is easy here in Sheffield (discounting the hills and
inclines). What I have trouble with is having to walk from Cathedral Court to the other uni buildings
(e.g., the Diamond or the SU) particularly this dangerous intersection at Rockingham corner
Portobello. Crossing here is so tricky! Please help students and staff cross this key intersection
more safely.
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16. One good think is that we can access the term bus ticket as a UoS student. View Response
17.
I don't think my situation is accurately reflected by this survey. I work from home (London) and stay
with friends when in Sheffield and need to commute in to my department. It was hard to get that
across! I never travel from my parents home (also in London) to Sheffield.
View Response
18.I commute from Derby to Sheffield for university and have done since February. The busses in
Sheffield are extremely unreliable and therefore more reliable transport to the university
campuses would be extremely beneficial for both students and staff alike.
View Response
19.Better and more frequent services should be available for people travelling to and from uni and
the centre especially from where I am on the outskirts of SheffieldView Response
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located) is the most daunting task of my day. Drivers can’t see around the corner at this junction,
and many times they have turned without giving way to pedestrians or indicating. It is also not easy
as a pedestrian to see cars coming around this corner, whilst paying attention to give other
directions of traffic. I would really like to see a crossing placed at this junction for safer for
pedestrians. If not possible, maybe a sign reminding drivers to watch out for pedestrians crossing,
or a reminder to slow down at the junction and to indicate.
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21. I love public transport! The busses in Sheffield are great but I wish the tram wasnt so expensive View Response
22. N/A View Response
23.I do not have any complaints about transportation in Sheffield. However I found a lot of student
find it relatively expensive. If the university can provide mini bus for example it would be ideal.View Response
24. N/A View Response
25.SUMS is too far from any place and the public transport is not convenient. Only walk to school or
take the UberView Response
26.
I feel the university is really good with all the wide range of communication of transport system. It’s
very easy to travel around the city allocated nearby the campus.
Thanks
View Response
27.You need to address issues relating to multi modal transport.
Out of term time (Schools) travel patterns may alter.
In school holidays I prefer to use the tram.
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28. Sometimes I use the bus (120 or 51) to move around when is a rainy day. View Response
29. I don't have to go to uni every day - only about once every 2 weeks. View Response
30.
No mention of motorcycles anywhere, just cars. Please make safe spaces for us on campus and
ideally shared garages. Motorcycles are better for the environment, better for traffic, and cheaper
to operate than cars which makes them the responsible choice for students. I don't know why this
isn't recognised. I have had two stolen from Sheffield in the less than 1 year I have been here
because I have been unable to find a garage; then I resort to trains which is not feasible financially.
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31.
I walk to the Med school or university campus as it is close enough, however a lot of our
placements are in Doncaster/Barnsley/Rotherham. Even commuting in by car take about an hour
to these, and commuting in by public transport can take up to 2 hours each way which is really not
ideal when you have a lot of stuff to be doing. Also the travel compensation does not cover public
transport, only gas shared with 3 other people or so
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32.I only use my car for longer journeys or a big shopping trip. Otherwise I walk to everywhere into
town (sometimes bus if it rains).View Response
33. I am concerned at the level of traffic and pollution on my walk into University from Walkley. View Response
34. The bike shelter outside the arts tower is too small. Past 9am I struggle to find a space. View Response
35. I take the train to and from derby at least once a week too, to see my girlfriend View Response
36. Frequently cycle to and from work as well View Response
37. Usually when on placement I would drive but invite other students to have a lift. View Response
38.I have driven into main campus regularly for a while but reverted to P&R after additional spaces
were made available at Carbrook, prior to which it was near-impossible to guarantee getting a
space. I am on Liftshare but have no suitable matches presently.
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39.Coming from a country predominantly using some mode of transport to avoid walking, this was a
really pleasant personal experience for me to walk to uni breathing in the fresh air, having to enjoy
the surroundings, speaking to people on the way. This was the best thing that happened to me. :)
View Response
40.Most peopel walk, I wish the buses out towards the South (like Abbeydale road) were better as I'd
like to live thereView Response
41. N/A View Response
42.
Also, I feel as a new student, I wasn't made aware of any of the provision for cyclists the uni had.
And as cyclist, I would've noticed. It feels like they have things to offer but the word isn't spreading.
Also, my main issue (with both unis I have been to), is the lack of locker facilities. Cycling with a
change of clothes, books and a computer is a heavy burden. If there was a facility to somehow
leave items at uni, it would be extremely useful. Although I understand that providing lockers for
everyone would be impossible, so I'm not sure what the answer is.
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43.When the diamond was finished it was quite clear the university did not plan or think about
Frederick Mappin Building is complete!
44.
I use various modes of transport in order to get to the University. I drive from my home to the train
station, catch a train to Sheffield and then walk to campus from the station. I was using the
SuperTram facilities, however, I found that I was getting home quite late and wasn't able to
effectively do as much work.
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45.
Think the uni is great for cycle commuting. However, it is difficult to get from crookesmoore to the
SU because of the barriers in the arts tower car park. At prime commuting time, you could leave it
up, and have the two members of security staff being useful and checking cars who come in.
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46.
The sheds at Endcliffe Villiage are not terrific--Because the Endcliffe Crescent one got broken into
around Christmas and they took over 3 months to fix the hole in the side I have to store my bike in
Lawrence field which is further away any makes it nearly take as long to ride down as walking.
The sheds in Endcliffe need to be concrete like Lawrencefield with way more attachments for bikes.
There is 8 maybe 10 ground mounted wheel mounts, but usually around 30 bikes in there---very
crowded and difficult to manouvre.
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47.I did own a car before moving to Sheffield, however due to the public transport links and the close
proximity of most requirements meant I could walk or take the bus/train.View Response
48.
I cycle a lot, there are some decent bike lanes but I think we need more. Also, the area outside the
diamond could be made more pedestrianised - Cars come round those corners pretty fast and it
seems unnecessary.
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49.
If the University could work more to help improve cycle lanes to and from University that'd be very
useful. Many cycle paths on my cycle in appear and disappear (especially under round abouts) and
this puts us in danger. Also, I find a lot of pedestrians don't respect the cycle lanes (walking in
them). There could be promotions (e.g. posters/short films) about cyclist/pedestrian etiquette.
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50.
I walk most of the time, but I also often cycle to work too.
Regarding term time/home address - I live in Sheffield all year around and just visit family for brief
periods, being a postgraduate research student, term times do not apply to us.
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51. The bike lanes that go past the IC, over the crossing and past the Diamond are great View Response
52. I use the tram to get to work View Response
53. It would be great if the public transport was on time. View Response
54.
I find parking difficult. Currently I have to park my car on a street at the top end of fullwood road
and use my bike to get to the university. Fullwood road is very dangerous for cycling (no bike lanes,
poorly designed junctions and speed of cars as they go down the hill) and I have already been
knocked off once in the last 6 months. I have asked for a parking permit but told the waiting list
was too long and not to bother. I think you need to revise your criteria for getting a permit.
Perhaps only those that drive over 10 miles should get a permit rather than the 0.5 miles it
currently is?. I have to travel over 20 miles in my car, but then have to travel several more on my
bike which makes my commute very long and tiring.
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55.I did used to cycle to uni and back (on a day to day basis) but was knocked off my bike by
Mushroom Lane and as a result haven't cycled sinceView Response
56.
More support for commuting students would be really appreciated, including parking options /car
parking permits etc. I regularly have difficulty finding anywhere to park. Also, better understanding
by lecturers would be appreciated - sometimes lectures are cancelled at very short notice (less
than 30 mins), by which time I've already driven to Sheffield. I've also been refused entry to
lectures for being 5-10 minutes late, when I've traveled for 2 hours, because I got stuck in a traffic
jam, so was late due to no fault of my own. There is an assumption by staff that all students live
within walking distance and are only late /absent because they are lazy.
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57. N/A View Response
58.
I'm not aware that the University caters for those who travel from home to Uni by motorcyle. I'm a
mature student who lives about 15 miles from the University. It's a relatively cheap and more
environmentally friendly method of travel compared to a car. Motorcycles take far less energy to
make compared to cars, are much more fuel efficien, and take up less road and parking space.
Despite this the University provides no designated motorcyle parking spaces for students. It is of
course possible to park in designated car parking spaces provided for the general public but on the
one occasion I did so someone turned on my hazards so my battery was dead when I returned to
my bike. I assume this was an irate car driver who was disgruntled that a bike was taking up what
they felt was a car parking space.They have a point as a motorcycle doesn't fill a car parking space.
Spaces are provided for cycles and I generally park my bike along with these but it would be better
if specific motorcyle parking could be provided in my view.
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Appendix D Incentives to Change from Car Alone to PT (Staff)
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11. What, if anything, could the University do to encourage / support you to switch mode from
car to public transport (bus, train or tram)?
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1.with the length of journey, which would be difficult for the University to influence.
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2.Make it easier to be able to use my car if and when i need to, but with no penalty. i.e.. somedays
Ihave a heavy bag or have to take work home so i can't use public transport, but some days i don't.
There is no permit that takes notice of this.
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3. Reduce the price of bus tickets View Response
4.
Not much, it's mainly down to timetables. The train to the station nearest my house and that is
cost effective is only hourly and overcrowded at peak times. Also, although my main location is on
central campus, I also have some responsibilities at ICAIR on Sheffield Enterprise Park, public
transport options are much less feasible for that location.
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5.I have to use the car currently to accommodate the school run. WE could use the bus, but this
would be more expensive due to the busses being from different companiesView Response
6. A better discount for Park and Ride. View Response
7.Discounted travel incentives, make public transport cheaper & feel safer to use, lobby public
transport companies to have regular timetable all day that's not always reliant on usage.View Response
8.Discounted travel tickets for Rotherham. It would still be more expensive and take three to four
times as long though!View Response
9.
I do not think the University can do much more - they have offered subsidised travel and even free
trials in the past which has been great. Flexible working is also helpful in order to fit travel time in
and around working hours (with your manager's flexibility too). The main problem for me is the
time it takes to reach work following school drop off and the return journey.
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10. Nothing as the links between each transport means that i am waiting around for connections. View Response
11.Request more buses are put on in outlying areas that can get you to work within an hour and
home again.View Response
12.Given the distance I have to commute, it is unlikely unless you want to renationalise the railways
and make them affordable?View Response
13. make rail travel more affordable View Response
14.
I'd possibly consider cycling. At the moment, I probably don't have the confidence to cycle on roads
so I would be interested in taking part in a cycling awareness course. Also, I don't currently own a
bike so an incentive scheme to buy one would be helpful or the ability to borrow one to try it out to
see if it works for me would be good.
Up until now I've only been able to drive to work because I've had to drop my children at multiple
locations (nursery/school/relatives etc). When they start school I'm hoping to use more sustainable
modes of transport like bus or bike but this won't always be possible if they need to be picked up
and taken somewhere.
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15. Make it less costly to use public transport View Response
16. Cheaper tram fares/more accessible park/ride facilities View Response
17.Introduce greater flexibility to parking permits - I'd like to be able to guarantee I could get a space
on the days where I need to be able to use my car at lunchtime or for specific purposes after work,
but would be happy to park and ride on other days.
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18.Nothing?
I'd have to get 2 buses into work and leave an hour earlier. 1 bus direct would make this easierView Response
19. Improved bus routes. View Response
20. Incentives or initiatives like what was trialed for members of staff recently View Response
21.Some form of transport from AMRC to the centre. Several of us commute from the estate there,
and there would be logic to this.View Response
22. More reliable 51 bus service. View Response
23.
I don't think the university could encourage me to use public transport. It is down to the public
transport options. If I could guarantee that the bus could take the same time as driving and ensure
that I was able to drop off/collect my children at the same time that I do now then I would swap.
However, this doesn't happen. Buses are late/cancelled and I am left in town with 30 minutes to
collect my children. Make the public transport modes more reliable and I would swap tomorrow.
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24.Morning routine. I am regularly in another part of he City before I start work. Im unable to get
public transport to this location and then to workView Response
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require 2-3 changes.
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26.
1. Make public transport fares cheaper or subsidise them for staff as they are currently
extortionate.
2. Before work I have to do child drop off at breakfast club (as it opens it's doors!) I'm inevitably late
for work if on public transport and also have to leave early to do school pickup. In an ideal world
you would cover the business support that I'm not able to when using public transport instead of
my car.
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27. provide free bus pass View Response
28.I live very close to the AMRC and if a bus service ran between there and the main campus for a
reasonable price, I would use it.View Response
29. Give better discounted travel rates for using public transport View Response
30. Allow more flexible working as public transport is not all that reliable View Response
31.The bus service would need to improve.
It's fine to use every so often but is unreliable and can take ages.View Response
32. be flexible on start times to allow me to make use of the limited public transport from my village View Response
33. Subsidised public transport. Pressure the bus companies to improve their services! View Response
34.
Many of the client businesses I visit are remote from the rail network. Travelling time would
generally be cosiderably extended by using the train except for a minority of businesses near to
rail stations with a direct service from Stourbridge. Given the nature of the job the practicality &
convenience of a car is a requirement.
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35. Bus tickets discounts. View Response
36.There have previously been incentives to use buses such as free passes, but I have a substancial
commute due to dropping children to school 4 miles away then getting to school. To do this whole
journey by bus would take 2.5 hours +
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37. Offer cheaper bus passes that could be used on bus and tram View Response
38.more reliable bus service on my route. Bus route recently changed so doesn't come close enough
to my work any more.View Response
39.promoting the timetables, routes and stops would be useful. Discounted fares. More buses on at
peak times?View Response
40.Better price deals with bus companies. If I caught the bus all the way from my home I am classed
as South Yorkshire and not just Sheffield.View Response
41.
The lack of public transport options (1 bus an hour) and my caring responsibilities (infant aged
children with additional needs) make it difficult to not use a car. Removing the requirement to
work in the office even when there is no business need (as happens in many other sectors) would
cut down on a lot of unnecessary commutes but would require a radical change in the mindset and
culture of the university's senior leaders.
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42. Nothing, I find it difficult to coordinate child care around public transport View Response
43. Free travel on the tram View Response
44.Run a regular shuttle bus service from the city centre to a location centrally on campus. From
around 7.00/7.30am to 9.00/9.30am and 3.30pm to 5.30pm.View Response
45.
I would use the tram more often if I was able to adjust my working hours so the commute to work
was more comfortable and less crowded. There is also a significant reduction in travel time when
starting work earlier and finishing earlier.
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46. Make the buses run more regularly View Response
47.
I do take the bus on 2 mornings a week (number 6 bus from Millhouses to West Street), however
the bus can be unreliable and often is late. I used to take the 82 bus from Millhouses to Eccessall
Road and walk up but the bus times changed so that there is no bus between 8.40 and 9.25 which
would mean I would be late for work (I drop kids off at school).
Reintroducing a 82 bus from Millhouses at 9.00 would be a good start.
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48.Discounted travel that does not require you to travel more than 3 days per week to see a
difference between full fare and discounted travelView Response
49. have a route that actually works for people in s11 View Response
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to me in using my car to travel to work is fuel. My car is a hybrid so fuel costs are low (around £30
per month). The train on the other hand would cost around £80 per month, so that's quite a lot
more over the course of the year. The train is the only reasonable option because there is no tram
available to me and the bus takes far too long. The other off-putting factor with the train is that the
only train I would be able to catch is very old, with drafts and leaky windows in wet weather, so it's
just not a very pleasant experience and I'd be reluctant to pay more money for something worse
than my car.
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51.Encourage bus companies to run more reliable services (on time and at appropriate times during
the day). I would have to get 2 buses from home to work which would take double the time of
driving.
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52. Regular, punctual bus service which is outside the University's control. View Response
53.No - I need my car as have to drop my kids off before I come to work and after work I have
commitments which I needed my car forView Response
54. Reduced fares for Park and Ride View Response
55. None View Response
56.
Nothing - I have to use the car to drop one child off with a childminder before work and wouldn't
be able to get to work on time without a car. In September, when both children are at school, I will
probably be able to use public transport more. My children are the only reason why I don't
walk/take the bus.
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57. Negotiate a university rail card View Response
58.
A shuttle service from city centre or train station as I would have a 20 minutes walk after an hour
long bus journey.
Provide discounted travel for staff
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59.I have to use my car as I have to be home for school pick up time and public transport would not
get me there on timeView Response
60.
At present it's just not practical with childcare / work commitments. Travelling by bus/train would
more than double my commuting time.
I will shortly be moving job to New Spring House in Sheffield however, where I intend to travel via
bus or train for some or all of my journey.
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61. Subsidised cost View Response
62.I've used the tram for the last 4/5 years but due to tram timetable changes last year I have to set
off to work over an hour before I start. Therefore, travelling by car is a lot quicker.View Response
63.Nothing, problem is frequency bus, services, number of buses and flexibility with nursery and
schoolView Response
64.
I would consider using public transport but I would still need to drive to the train or tram station.
Public transport is usually crowded at rush hour and can be unreliable. Therefore, driving is the
most preferable option for me. If I didn't need to travel at rush hour, I might consider using public
transport more.
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65.Improved bus services to Derbyshire. Bus prices are vary by provider when travelling longer
distances.View Response
66. Subsidised bus fares View Response
67. Provide ticket discounts more appropriate to part-time staff. View Response
68. I am not sure what could be done. View Response
69. Cheaper discounted tickets View Response
70.Work with bus companies to improve service. Started using the bus but it takes so long to get to
work (45mns vs 10mns)for a higher cost that I switched to car.View Response
71.Due to childcare arrangements it would be difficult to use public transport to commute. I would
need to get two buses, one to the childcare provider and one to and from work, plus a 15 minute
walk. Lining all these up would take longer and cost more than driving and paying to park.
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72. Facility to purchase bus/train/ tram tickets through the Deal View Response
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73.The route is unfeasible. If the public transport providers offered a more direct route, I would
strongly consider it - so the university could work with other councils - Kirklees in my case to
provide direct routes for commuters!
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74. Pay the fare! View Response
75.Make the transport system reliable and not jam packed (which is unrealistic). Financial incentives
for using public transportView Response
76. Cost of train fare is way higher than cost of fuel - Subsidise my train ticket? View Response
77. Lobby for better/more frequent bus services View Response
78.Cost and journey time. Cost of public transport is very high, the frequency and the unreliability is
not good enough for me to use to get to and from work.View Response
79. There are no feasible public transport alternatives available for where i live View Response
80.
I used to park my car at Dore and get the 70 bus. Unfortunately they stopped this bus and the
replacement doesn’t go to the Hallamshire hospital. They did add a bus that goes there but they
are very infrequent and would cause major problems for me to get back to my car. I have
considered getting the 120 but it means a much more perilous journey on tiny country lanes to get
to the bus. This would be really dangerous in icy conditions. Could you look at the provision of
busses coming in from Dore to RHH? There are very few between 8.30 and 9.30 and it’s dreadful
trying to get one back after 6pm.
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81.
At the moment, I use my car and the journey takes 20 minutes (traffic dependent). If I were to use
public transport, this involves 2 buses and the journey takes just over an hour. At the moment, I
have commitments at home which mean I need to leave work at 3pm in the shortest possible
journey time.
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82.
It is difficult for me not to use the car as I need to visit students on placement some of the time.
I also drive to Ice Sheffield (East Sheffield) most mornings as I ice skate between 6am and 7am and
pass TUOS on the way back from the rink so I already have the car with me. On the days that I
don't ice skate I catch the bus, walk or cycle.
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83. Its not a University problem that there are no direct transport links. I have to use bus then tram View Response
84. Discounted tram fares View Response
85. If the bus service was reasonably priced and efficient I would use them. View Response
86. lack of buses from derbyshire and they only go to central bus terminal. View Response
87.
It is probably more of a personal decision. I think the facilities for running/cycling are good at work
(showers etc) but I would struggle to do my hours if using other methods of transport due to
where we live.
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88.The only way in which I could commute would be to shorten the travel time the public transport
travel time would take, currently it is over 1.5hrs and I can drive in less than an hour.View Response
89. Arrange for discounted park and ride travel at Halfway Tram Stop. View Response
90. Offer bigger discounts on public transport View Response
91. there is no pubic transport from my home to Sheffield but I do park and ride or part way cycle View Response
92.
Increase the hourly rate of pay so that I am able to reduce the other jobs I do. It is fitting in differnt
work which means I need to get to and from work at UoS quickly sand directly, which public
transport does not do. I can be at my desk, from my home within 30 mins, to do that by tram
would be 1 hour easily.
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93. Make bus travel free for a trial period View Response
94. Have more flexible working as public transport isn't always very reliable. View Response
95. Subsidise public transport costs View Response
96. The bus service from my home is not very frequent or reliable. View Response
97.
Currently it is cheaper for me to come to work in my car than use public transport. Three days a
week I have my wife with me as she works at the University too so it works out expensive on public
transport.
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98. cheaper ticket prices and make the tram stops safer View Response
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99.school and hike the 3/4 mile down to the bus turnaround on the main road in order to catch the
271.
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100.
subsidise the train ticket - it's appallingly expensive (£15 or so) to come by bus and train from
northern Leeds every day, and a season ticket is only worthwhile if I'm travelling every day - but I
need to drive a few times each week to pick up my son from nursery after work, so I can't get good
value from a season ticket purchase.
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101. Subsidise the cost of train travel? View Response
102.
You can't, to maintain a work life balance I need the car - I go to the gym before work at 6.30,
meaning I would need to take public transport at 5am. If I went after work, the bus services
become less frequent (1 per hour) meaning home at 8pm. Their out of hours is 6pm.
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103. Subsidise the cost of train travel View Response
104. Not really, the car is useful because of need to drop off / pick up children from school. View Response
105. Flexible start/finish times to allow for childcare/school drop offs etc View Response
106. Secure a discount deal with the supertram for University staff View Response
107.Takes longer on the bus and the timetable is less convenient when I need to be get back home due
to childcare issues.View Response
108. If there was a bus service from where I live. View Response
109.
Offer free travel passes for those who commute outside of South Yorkshire. I live in Dronfield, NE
Derbyshire, so I cannot use the promotions in South Yorkshire.
I work in outreach, so need my car to get to schools locally on the days I'm in school. However, if
the University had more electric vehicles for short hire, I would use them instead of my own car.
View Response
110. Encourage providers to improve journey times and (especially) create free park and ride for trams. View Response
111. Lobby for more frequent and more wide reaching schedules View Response
112.1) subsidised travel pass for tram
2) tram route to be extended to Sheffield business parkView Response
113.Offer a heavily discounted SOUTH YORKSHIRE travel card so that it was actually cheaper to travel
via public transport. Also recognise travel time as part of working day!View Response
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Appendix E Incentives to Change from Car Alone to Cycling (Staff)
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12. What, if anything, could the University do to encourage / support you to switch mode from
car to bicycle?
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1. Lobby for better cycle paths, e.g. hard surfacing to canal tow paths. View Response
2.
I do this on school holidays. It is nicer as the traffic is usually quieter. I used to cycle to work but I
found it too stressful/dangerous in traffic. It is too dangerous for my children to cycle to school
with me due to other traffic/ no designated cycle lane and there is no cycle parking at school for
wither of them
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3.Cycle awareness course. Ability to borrow a bike to for a week or so to see if that cycling works for
me.View Response
4.Nothing, the uni facilities are good. Car drivers overtake very close and it would be too stressful to
cycle everyday.View Response
5. Showering facilities at work to use after commute. View Response
6.
As a novice cycle user it is getting used to cycling on roads. Perhaps if the University offered
training for this? However, I think I would wait until both my children were at secondary school to
ensure that I can collect them etc.
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7.
Segregated cycle lanes where possible (on university infrastructure) with links to national cycling
infrastructure.
Provision of lockers for staff.
Encourage local authority to invest in routes for bikes that are not shared with motor vheicles.
View Response
8. flatten the massive hills between work and home (I'm 62) View Response
9. Not applicable - currently unable to cycle due to injury View Response
10. Better security for bikes. Showers View Response
11. Raise the cycle to work limit so I can buy an electric bike View Response
12.Encourage cycling by making it cost to drive alone and park or cost to own a university car park
pass. Nudge economics can be used.View Response
13. good quality ebikes through CTWI View Response
14.offer cycling courses as I haven't ridden a bike for years.
ability to but second hand bikes etcView Response
15. Not much - personal commitments make this difficult View Response
16. More secure Cycle parking and showers View Response
17. Continue with the incentives already in place View Response
18.I think provision is quite good for bikes. There are some locations where it might be easier to lock a
bike up than others.View Response
19. Assistance with the cost of buying a bike. View Response
20. Nothing i have a bike just need to get fit to ride again View Response
21. I live too far to cycle the whole way but I do cycle part way some days View Response
22. Personal commitments (school drop offs) limit my ability to cycle to work every day. View Response
23. SAFE cycle route from Penistone to the centre of Sheffield. View Response
24.have more bicycle parking facilities, showering facilities, provide finance to purchase bicycles and
accessories, provide financial/non-financial incentives to use bicyles.View Response
25. Put covered bike shelters outside Dainton Building View Response
26. more changing facilities. View Response
27.
Support an electric bike scheme, in a similar manner to the cycle to work scheme. I cycle on
occasion, but I live 25 miles away in the Peak District and so it takes ~2 hours on a road bike each
way and is too time consuming as I have a young family to support. An electric road bike could cut
this down to ~1.5hour by assisting on the hills. The cost of these new electric bikes is rather
prohibitive at present, but an an electric cycle to work scheme or electric cycle hire scheme may
assist in this and cut the number of car journeys I do.
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28. More secure cycle parking View Response
29. Nothing, I use a bike to cycle occasionally with a cycle purchased on the C2W scheme View Response
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30. Better shower facilities View Response
31.Publicise recommended cycling routes. Sheffield isn't really set up for cycling through the town
centre, that is what puts me off.View Response
32.Not much. I live approx. 1.5 hours ride from the office which is not something I would wish to do
on a regular basis, especially in poor weather.View Response
33.Improve the weather! More seriously though, provide/lobby council to complete cycle path into
Waverly. Also Electric bicycle scheme.View Response
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Appendix F Incentives to Change from Car Alone to Car Sharing
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1. Network/forum to intro willing car sharers View Response
2. Allowing more flexibility in hours/parking arrangments to allow car sharing to work effectively View Response
3. An easy portal to see who else in your area is up for car sharing View Response
4. Reduced priced parking permits for anyone who car shares View Response
5. I do, when it suits both of us. View Response
6. Provide information on meeting points for car share from Barnsley, Rotherham, Chesterfield, etc. View Response
7.I would have to share with someone who gets to work by 8.15 and does not leave before 17.00
each dayView Response
8.Whilst I have put my car journey on the car share website no one has offered to car share. I think if
you have obtained a car park permit then if it was possible to find out and contact those in
surrounding areas to see if they were willing to car share.
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9.
I have been a member of the university car share scheme for about 5 years. at no point during this
time have I found anybody sharing my rout or been approached to car share.
Offer incentive for people to car share.
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10. Provide incentives on car parking for those who car share View Response
11.
I would be happy to car share but I would need to be the driver each day as I have a child at
nursery and have to get to him quickly if he is ill. I'm not sure how this would work if another
member of staff would rely on me for their transport home.
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12.promoting a car share programme and giving a benefit for signing up to it. Committing to keeping
the register up to date and monitoring how it was working?View Response
13. Help identify similar journeys at similar times View Response
14.
Set up a hub that would allow people to sign up for specific journeys maybe on a week by week
basis. I couldn't sign up for a long term car sharing scheme as I need flexibility, both at work -
where I sometimes (often!) have to work later to get stuff done and at home - where I sometimes
have to swap child drop-offs/pick-ups with my partner to work around their commitments.
View Response
15. Bonus for car sharing View Response
16. Put you in contact with other members of staff willing to car share to work. View Response
17. Advertise for more awareness but include safety precautions that are in place View Response
18. Publicise other car drivers traveling to a similarish location to me. View Response
19.Make people aware that Car Sharing is available and set up a Car Sharing Scheme that people get
involved with.View Response
20.Set up a car share scheme where you can meet other drivers from the same area working in the
same location? Give discount on permit parking- it is very expensive at present.View Response
21.Encourage car shares by making it cost to drive alone and park or cost to own a university car park
pass. Benefits to department which car shares the most. Nudge economics can be used.View Response
22. car share spaces View Response
23. I did register to do this but didn’t find anyone on route View Response
24. A way to identify car share partners in my office. View Response
25.
Opportunity to meet other potential car share people in a work setting before agreeing to share -
perhaps a fair or other event where can find and meet possible car share pairings. Can find setting
up a car share stressful at first as it involves allowing an unknown person into a space where you
may feel at risk or vulnerable.
Reduce cost of parking permit for people who car share on a regular basis
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26.If there was some sort of an incentive, I would be more inclined to make sure I could car share
every day and I would seek to align working hours along with the those of the person I sometimes
car share with.
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27.I am happy to car share and have looked at the University car share list before but was unable to
find anyone else who lived in my area or had the same/similar working hours as me.View Response
28. not sure View Response
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29. Create a dedicated web-based platform View Response
30. Promote car sharing options more and better View Response
31.Have a scheme whereby I could find people who live in the same area and work the same
days/hoursView Response
32. I am on a carshare register but no one travels my route at the time of day I travel to work View Response
33. Reduce cost of parking View Response
34. I'd be happy to car share if it fitted into my working hours. View Response
35. Notify of car sharers in home area View Response
36. Im not aware of a database or mechanism for car share. View Response
37. I do sometimes give lifts home to the people i work with View Response
38. make people aware of a car share scheme View Response
39. Help with a matching service to find suitabel car shareres that would work each other View Response
40. Flexible University car share scheme. View Response
41.
It is something I've done in the past and would do again but due to needing to drop off/pick up two
children under 4 it would always have to be sharing my car, which I'm fine with, and I have to
arrive/leave work at those set times for nursery so it's just a case of finding a match.
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42. I regularly have commitments after work so sometimes carshare would be difficult. View Response
43.Make this really easy to do. Somehow.
My neighbour works in RIS but she has meetings that mean that she cannot car share all of the
time.
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44.
I have registered on the car share site for over 7 years but have not found a match.
My journey door to door varies from 1 hour 05 mins - 1 hour 30 mins ( I don't really want another
diversion to go and pick someone up from another place to add any extra time to my journey). If
there was a dedicated free space for me to park next to work I might consider it.
I also have to set off early around 6.45 - 6.50 to stand any chance of finding a place to park in either
in the University Car Park on free parking in the nearby area. Free parking is preferable as paying
adds considerably to my commuting cost.
I've tried alternatives train/tram/park & ride but they all cost more and take longer.
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45. Provide an easy way to find if anyone needs a lift or anyone that could provide a lift View Response
46. provide more awareness View Response
47.Some sort of incentive. Or a Sheff Uni internal lift sharing App. People can post their journeys and
times and see who else has a similar routeView Response
48.Have discussed with colleagues previously, the main blocker is life outside of work. People have
different commitments and often leave work at different times every day of the week. It is hard to
find someone in the same area with a similar routine.
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14. What, if anything, could the University encourage / support you to switch mode from car to
walking?
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1. Nothing View Response
2.
Not much. I have to drop 3 children off at school and nursery each morning. My only option would
be to park further away from campus to incorporate a walk, but then it would make my start time
even later. I used to use the car for the school run and then get the tram, but this added a
significant time to my commute and also meant I could not easily get to my children if they were ill
and needed picking up.
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3.I would be prepared to walk into walk but not walking home (as mainly up hill) and again this
comes down the reliability of public transport. If the university had a large car park 15-20 mins
walk away then I would probably use that car park and walk the rest of the way.
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4. free bus pass View Response
5. I walk when I can. Can't think how UoS could encourage this more frequently. View Response
6.I can't really at this point in time, as I don't have time to walk into work after doing the school run
unless I could start work at a later time in the day?View Response
7.The length of the walk combined with caring responsibilities makes it problematic - getting into
work having to drop children off first. Again a flexible car sharing programme would make it easier
as it would sometimes be possible to walk home.
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8. I already walk home sometimes. View Response
9.It would take about 60 mins to walk so with school pick up and drop off it is not an option
(although I would like to).View Response
10. Flexitime View Response
11. Nothing View Response
12. I live too far away to make this viable although I do walk from the tram stop View Response
13.I am happy to walk but I live too far away. I have parked out of town and walked in, but then my car
was damaged so I am not prepared to leave my car somewhere without cameras or monitored by
a parking attendant.
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14.
There are lots of interesting natural and historical features around the university and on the
footpaths into university. A walking map which shows some of these quirky or unique features
might be interesting. This would be offered as a challenge?
For example just off the Inner Ring Road there are some very old boundary stones, on Gell Street a
unique piece of topiary - a lady!
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15.I park quite a distance from work and walk the rest of the way. I couldnt walk the whole way into
workView Response
16. I'd be happy to walk but it would take more than an hour. View Response
17. Continue to limit car parking leaving no option. View Response
18.I’m injured at the moment so can’t walk long distances. Maybe a campaign to encourage more
people to walk as the weather gets nicer might encourage me (when I am not injured)View Response
19. Not having kids to pick up and drop off View Response
20. not really View Response
21.Pay the price differential in house prices between my current home and one near work close
enough to walk!!View Response
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41. Many thanks for taking part in the survey.
Please feel free to use the space below to make any further comments in relation to your
commute to and from work. This will be used to help inform the ongoing development of
the University's Integrated Transport Policy.
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1.
pink bus has either a 8.31 or a 9.10 option from the Banner Cross area - the first is too early if you
need to drop to any of the S11 primaries and the one after 9.00am is too late to get into work on
time- when really it should be possible to get to work on a bus for 9.00am from these areas.
Each year the travel survey is always premised on the idea that transport to the University has
improved. You never ask for suggested improvements. The bus service up Ecclesall Road as
opposed to say the 120 out to Broomhill (which is very, very frequent)has always been patchy and
is highly sporadic outside of the main rush hour periods, so after 5.30 - the buses spread out even
more. You also can't get to work for 9.00 via bus from S11 if you need to do a primary school drop,
which is unusual given the number of staff who live in this area.
You've run down the number of onsite parking spaces, and now there are yellow lines all along
Clarkhouse Road. This doesn't always push people to find alternative methods to get in as public
transport can be unreliable or take ages so they end up parking in the residential areas that still
allow non resident parking. The University needs to look for a suitable park and ride site and
consult more widely on public transport.
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2.
I hear talk of permits being introduced to the AMRC car parks. While lots of people at the AMRC
cycle to work, they do need to drive occasionally depending on the weather and if they've got
childcare commitments. If they still need to pay for a permit to cover these days, the permits aren't
really an incentive to give up the car.
Permits will also encourage street parking. This may be disruptive to Waverley residents.
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3.
I would use public transport as, in theory, this is the most practical way to get to work - the bus
stops at the end of my road and opposite my office. I don't use this very often as it is incredibly
unreliable which is hard with a nursery pick up (I can't wait 30 minutes for a bus due every 4-10
minutes with a tired toddler) and it costs more for us to get a return bus journey than it does to
drive. Until the service is more efficient and cost effective, it isn't a viable option.
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4. More streetlights on Northumberland Road would be really helpful in the winter! View Response
5.It is quicker for me to walk than take the bus since the bus routes changed and buses from
meersbrook mostly do not go down London Road.View Response
6.Please don't force staff to use Key Travel or other such agencies for work trips. I love booking my
own train tickets for work trips and know more about the railways than Key Travel staff so it's very
frustrating being forced to use them >;(
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7.Using a car is a necessity for me/my family due to approved working hours and childcare
arrangements.View Response
8.I am undertaking visits to schools on a tight time schedule when not in the office. This is why I
travel alone.View Response
9.
I have a 70 mile a day round trip to take my disabled son to school and pick him up afterwards so
no other transport is available for me to take. I also pay for the category A car park as I used to
have a B permit but could never get parked. It is unfair that on a category B permit unless you
arrive by 7.30 you cannot get parked
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10. I live so far away that I would be unable to do this job if the commute was by public transport. View Response
11.
I use the tram to go to work and the bus to return. As I only need 4 single tickets for each mode of
transportation a week, weekly and monthly tickets are too expensive. I would benefit from a
flexible ticket system for all the companies and modes of transportation across Sheffield.
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12. I chose my house because it was on the tramline! View Response
13.
I feelthat is a lack of ability to accommodate individual circumstances. Because of my caring
responsibilities I need to have a car available to me. I have to check on my fatherinlaw every
morning so I need to use my car, but then i don't have a parking permit which means I have to park
outside a private house and walk/bus onto campus.
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14.
Current First month ticket with "staff discount" is the same price as buying direct from First. Would
be good if the monthly ticket was discounted and also available on the First app.
Getting a ticket for the Q Park at Durham Road is not easy. Possibility of the same/similar deal at Q
Park Rockingham Street? NCP Solly Street doesn't feel like the safest car park.
Lack of visibility re: who gets a parking permit. I live in an area not very well served by buses, yet
other colleagues in the same circumstances as me have a permit and I don't. Is it because they are
more senior- is this fair?
Is there any provision at the University for charging electric cars?
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15.Please promote walking commutes more! The university bangs on about cycling a lot, but actually
walking is even more sustainable.View Response
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16. would probably use it as my journey time to/from work would be twice shorter than is currently.
Probably sharing information on how to get access to the Unversity car park spaces would help me
to decide whether it is worth or not.
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17.
The public transport options from Nether Edge, Meersbrook and Woodseats to the University
campus are really poor. It is quicker for me to walk 45 mins from my house on the edge of S7/S8
than it is for me to catch the bus (6) in a morning.
I'm also too worried about road safety and traffic to cycle to work.
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18.
I only travel into Sheffield by train once a week, and then home again at the end of the week.
During the week I stay with a friend and use the tram to and from work. The tram is fine, but I find
the train travel quite stressful.
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19.
Need better and more frequent bus routes to and from S11 and the main campus up Brocco Bank.
Nearly all buses go down Ecclesall Rd, which are useless for commuting to the Uni.
Also, evening buses are irregular, often cancelled at short notice, late etc. When it's dark, cold and
raining in the late afternoon or evening that does not encourage people to use them. I often return
home by Uber because the bus service home in the afternoon/evening is so poor.
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20.There needs to be significant work done to improve the bus routes as travel time is much greater
than if driving by car. Why do all buses have to go via the Interchange? Also more accordion buses
need to be in use as people are turned off using them because they are always so full.
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21.It would be great to negotiate a discount on park and ride tickets for staff, in addition to supertram
tickets.View Response
22.
My time is split between the main campus and Sheffield Enterprise Park on an ad-hoc basis, often
spending the whole day at either location, but also sometime requiring travel between the two
during the day. Most out of Sheffield business travel is to locations easily accessible by train, but in
Sheffield and Yorkshire, they tend to be at locations outside of the city centres.
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23.I think it's a huge benefit that UoS staff are able to apply for and use the student NUS card so we
get reduced public transport fares, I use the bus instead of the car because of it.View Response
24.
Would like to see the designated cycle lane extended along the Brocco Bank (from the Botanical
Gardens to Hunter's Bar roundabout), there is plenty of road width there. No idea why at the
moment the cycle lane ends at the Botanical Gardens. The queuing vehicles along Brocco Bank
usually stay in staggered pattern (the road is plenty wide for that), which makes cycling down the
Brocco Bank quite challenging in intense traffic.
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25. I would willingly change to public transport if the journey was shorter and cheaper. View Response
26.when working weekends for open days it would be nice to be able to use the car parks even
though I do not drive the rest of the yearView Response
27. Public Transport - especially outside of Yorkshire is becoming prohibitively expensive. View Response
28. If car parking space becomes even more scarce I may have to reconsider working for UoS View Response
29. If I felt I could leave my bike safely at the uni I would be encouraged to cycle to work View Response
30.
Parking is an issue and I also understand the University cannot find extra places with the city
developments etc. I think many people now start work much earlier to gain a parking space which
is fine if you can but this has made parking even more difficult. Even the spaces in the Arts Tower
(from 9am) are often already full at 9am! This is a great scheme and I wish there were more spaces
like this available in more locations. Also parking etiquette i.e. parking correctly with a space to
enable others to use spaces around those and turn around in small car parks. I appreciate the
demand will always outstrip supply.
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31.
I have no option but to arrive at work after 9am due to childcare commitments. The after 9am car
parking spaces are great and much appreciated, however it would be useful if the car parking
attendants could patrol these prior to 9am once a week/ couple times a month and issue tickets to
those parked before 9am. There are often a number of cars parked in these spaces prior to 9am.
For a couple of months now, there has been 2 parking attendants based on the Arts Tower
entrance car park barrier - i do not understand the reason for this. Could these attendants as part
of their role, monitor these spaces between them so that these essential and valuable spaces are
available to those who genuinely arrive after 9am.
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32.I would happily use public transport if there were more frequent buses to serve my area and if
they were reliable !View Response
33. Q22 - said select 3 answers only able to select 1 View Response
34. More ticket options for bus travel. Tickets used now are very outdated. View Response
35.Make ev charging points available to staff outside core work hours ie evenings and weekends. It is
unpleasant enough having to come in at those times.View Response
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36.
tower.
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37.One of the main motivators for walking to and from work are the physical and mental benefits it
offers.View Response
38. More Cat B car parks around campus, not less! View Response
39.It would be better if there were more parking spaces available. A lot of time can be wasted driving
around the various carparks to find a space, adding to rush hour congestion.View Response
40.A discounted south yorkshire connect+ would be good although Im not sure how this would work
as you need a smartcard to be activated via a machine.View Response
41.
I'd love for another cycle hub to be built nearer the Diamond. Just somewhere to park my bike
safely and to have a quick shower after a longer ride. I am not by any means downplaying the cycle
hub on the SU concourse but it adds another 15-20 mins on to just get and down from the
building.
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42.
I'm a disabled member of staff and use public transport because you can't guarantee the parking
but it's getting harder to rely on the public systems which are making me more ill. Sheffield should
lobby the local govt and transport providers to ensure our services are at the forefront of travel
changes to reduce disruption!
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43.I have started to cycle to work much more in the past 12 months as a direct result of the cycle to
work scheme. This has had a really positive impact on my fuel usage and my enjoyment of getting
to work (quicker and less stressful)
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44.
my commuting decisions are based on my personal circumstances i.e. partner works in the same
university and we have childcare responsibilities thus need to get home at a set time.
Unfortunately, public transport is unreliable and too costly.
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45.Recently I've had glandular fever and chronic fatigue which has lead to me often getting the bus
home to avoid the walk up hill. However I still walk more than getting the bus. Generally, living
close to the University has been very helpful.
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46.Drivers driving off just as one is approaching their bus is rude and irritating, as is the regular
bunching of buses so that three come along at once. Traffic policy on the in the Heeley and
Woodseats area seriously needs looking at, in particular traffic volumes at peak times.
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47.A shower in my work building would be very convenient and would support people like me who
run or cycle to work everyday.View Response
48.
The bus to and from the AMRC and Waverley estate is infrequent and takes 50 minutes. Driving
takes 20-30. I lift share where possible, but it depends on hours due to neither of us having solid
finish times due to work load and events. If the University had some form of transport out to the
AMRC, several of us would likely also use this back to the city.
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49. Difficult to use anything other than car when living in Holmfirth! View Response
50.
The University should strongly promote employees working from home for a couple of days a
week. In my role, there is nothing that I do that cant be done from home. We have the technology
and infrastructure but the University seem to be stuck in a mindset that we need to travel in and
out of the University offices every day. Working from home for a couple of days a week will lessen
the traffic levels in Sheffield and our impact on the environment. Many employers already
implement this outlook as they see the advantages including improving the work-life balance of the
employee.
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52.
Would it be possible to 'reward' staff in some way for using sustainable travel to the University?
This is something other University colleagues have raised with me who I travel with regularly on
the bus. Using the bus DOES take longer than travelling by car. I work with colleagues who live only
3-5 miles more away from work than I do, but are granted category B parking permits because of
child care, having to use more than one bus etc. We leave work together but they can often be at
home one hour earlier than me. I only use the bus as I do not have any other choice, but would use
the car if it was easier to park around the University campus.
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53.I would look at public transport but the journey time from my home to the AMRC - Waveley would
increase by up to an hour, meaning I would have to leave home at around 6am to start work at
8am.
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54. Part of my work consists of early starts and late finishes and also weekend work View Response
55.
Lack of car parking spaces are a huge issue especially for working mothers who need to get
children to school first - lots of free spaces for electric cars - maybe a time limit so if a space is free
after 9.30 that can be used by anybody? Also staff discount on the tram would be an incentive
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56.it would be good to be able to have the opportunity to park every now and again, when it is
discourage daily car use but still affordable if one has to take the car every now and again.
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57.
I've been impressed with the University's provision for and support for cyclists since I started here
a few months ago. I think the thing which puts people off is not what they get when they get here
but their experience of getting here - which is not as much under the University's control, but
anything we can do to influence local transport policy and support good cycling infrastructure will
help.
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58.
The lottery of whether or not I am eligible for a cat b permit when applications are submitted is
quite stressful. As someone who lives on the outskirts of Sheffield, Im not always eligible for a b
permit - some guidelines regarding who will be given priority in applications for b permits would
help to give some reassurance and help better plan whether alternative arrangements will need to
be made.
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59.
For those who have carer roles in addition to working, thus have to use a car to be able to juggles
said roles, you have reduced your support greatly. You have also closed car parks or given them up
to University vehicles (underused!!!) or built on them. I would imagine that this feedback is
common given the rants thay are always on the forum. Maybe do something about this issue
rather than focusing on making driving to work and finding somehwere to park impossible!
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60.
Travel in Sheffield is extremely difficult. Buses are far too infrequent and expensive, and it's
impossible to park so driving isn't an option. The University could help by subsidising fares and
incentivising people to forego their cars. Likewise, the University could do more to lobby the city
council and others to improve public transport.
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61.Improving bus connections might help to reduce car use. The only bus which goes near my area of
town from this area is the 6, which is usually a small and crowded bus.View Response
62.
Sufficient number of well designed showers that are functional for cyclists and all their kit are
essential. Lockers at the point of entry to the campus i.e the cycle hub are also really important but
currently there are insufficient numbers.
There is no ability to dry wet/damp clothing so this is a big factor in deciding whether to cycle when
drizzling/really wet!
The cycle hut people are very friendly but not always too helpful eg not being able to tighten my
spokes and other similar jobs - this is limited in part by what they cant bring/store in the trailer. It
would be beneficial if their 'plot' could be expanded to allow them to be more useful.
I wonder if hatched zones could be made on the roads entering the campus to highlight to drivers
sufficient space for cyclists eg turning right into the Arts Tower car park from Winter Street. This is
most important when turning right so the correct road position can be maintained before making
the turn.
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63.
I have care responsibilities for my mother age 95. I call in on my way home from work, take
shopping. In the last month, she has been in hospital and had several GP appointments. I need
immediate access to my car if she is unwell.
My daughter works at the University and we car share when able to do so. I have grandchildren
and I am fully aware of climate change, and I make changes where possible.
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64.Many of the parking spaces in Edgar Allen Car Park are two narrow. For what the University
charges all of the spaces should be easily accessible. Some of them I simply cannot park in, and my
car is not big.
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65.
1. Shuttle bus between RHH and NGH free for University staff again
2. Return of discount tickets for specific shared routes (e.g. 120 or 52 bus routes), which were
abolished a few years back
3. Contactless payment on supertram
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66.Although I travel to work by tram, it would be beneficial to have more parking spaces available to
staff, especially over the coming months when Supertram are doing continuous works to the tracks
that will negatively impact on the ease/length of my journey.
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67.I walk (30-40 mins) to and from work (Fulwood - CCDH). I would cycle but without dedicated cycle
lanes I'm too worried about getting hit by a car/bus.View Response
68.
Sometimes I do not feel very safe walking to meetings because there are people with anti-social
behaviour (eg. substance abuse) around the campus. There is not enough bike lanes so I cannot
bike either.
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69.encouraging all staff to use public transport is great - but there is a cost implication plus the
regularity of when buses arrive.View Response
70.I carpool the car part of my journey (I use tram park and ride) but if there was better public
transport links from where I live in Rotherham I would use public transport for full journey. The
tram train is a brilliant start
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71.Although the University seem determined to make it as difficult as possible for staff to use their
cars for work, using public transport often doesn't fit in with peoples day to day life.View Response
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72.have been refused parking permits working at this site, despite having considerable travel
distances and/or childcare commitments. Parking elsewhere on the NGH site is both difficult and
expensive and this makes working life unnecessarily difficult for people.
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73.It would be nice to have a route into work (from S10 to Uni campus) that did not involve walking
next to busy, heavily polluted roads. But this is probably a pipe dream!View Response
74.I don't drive, so rely on my feet or the bus to get to work - having access to reduced fares, via the
NUS or the Uni bus pass is a great helpView Response
75.I have to arrive up to an hour early in order to be sure of getting a parking space simply because
the University does not respect its workforce.View Response
76. Not enough parking spaces for staff and also too costly. View Response
77. I am very grateful for my disabled parking pass, I couldn't really manage any other way. View Response
78.It would be helpful if you could buy the City Wide weekly ticket from the Online shop and not just
Stagecoach or FirstView Response
79. Locker space to leave clothes/towel, etc would be useful in buildings with shower facilities. View Response
80. The No 6 bus needs to run more frequently during peak hours. View Response
81.Train ticket discounts would be good for staff coming from outside Sheffield. It can be very costly
to come to work by train and there is often no other alternative.View Response
82.
I'm not clear on whether the subsidised bus ticket the university offers is bus and tram, and
available on smart card.
Also, does the university do anything in respect to car sharing (especially enabling and connecting
people across different buildings/teams who might not know each other)?
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83.
As I have caring responsibilities I occasionally have to drive to work. I would rather not but my five
mile journey by bus takes well over an hour (sometimes two when buses are missing) and the
service is notoriously unreliable (as seen on TV). The number of parking spaces are gradually being
reduced and staff grumbles are increasing. Why not try working with the public transport
authorities to try to improve services before penalising staff for needing to use cars?
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84.Three different childcare drop off and pick up destinations each day force my need to drive and
would make it very difficult to secure a car share.View Response
85.Personal family circumstances (parental illness) dictate the mode of transport I can use. Prior to
this I did use the bus but I need access to car due to frequent hospital visits etcView Response
86. a subterranean travelator throughout Sheffield would be very useful. View Response
87.
Sheffield clearly has some major issues in relation to congestion and traffic pollution. Anything the
University can do to make travel by bus and tram cheaper and easier would encourage me and
others to ditch our cars and use them more. 'Carrot' is as important as 'stick' with this.
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88.It would have been nice if you included a question regarding commuting time. I live in S8 and it
takes me an hour to get to work as there is no direct bus (I am based in the Medical School).View Response
89. I only 'commute' to AMRC once or twice a month. View Response
90.
The current public transport on offer in my area does not fit my childcare and carer commitments.
Buses don't run often enough and only run to the bus station so not close enough for central
campus. Trams are a miles walk away from my home and take approx 45mins to get to campus
which wouldn't get me to/from work on time.
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91.Sometimes the tram times on the app are different to what is on the screens at the stops. If this
could be influenced to actually be up to date that would help with planning times to travel.View Response
92. It would be great to be able to get a discounted monthly bus pass through the University. View Response
93. I use public transport when necessary as I live with multiple hidden disabilities. View Response
94.
I would prefer to cycle to work but the route I would have to take I don't feel safe using because of
the busy roads. I have shared access to a car but choose not to use it because of the cost of
parking at the University. Therefore bus is the only option, the route is only servied by First, who
aren't capabable of running any kind of public transport service. The fact that they charge the
prices they do is insulting.
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95.
I would like to use the tram train service from Rotherham train station but there appears to be no
proper/easy provision for park and ride on a daily basis close to the train station in Rotherham. If I
could park easily at the station or nearby it would reduce the amount of driving time for me to
around a third of the time currently spent on the road.
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96.of safe, segregated cycling routes around the city is also a barrier.
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97. would like to hear about policy, things the uni is doing re transport should be promoted View Response
98.
If it is within the University's gift to influence the relevant bus operator - currently TM Travel - to lay
on additional short workings of the number 6 route (even if only from the University to Abbeydale)
during the core evening rush hour window of 5pm-6pm, that would be greatly appreciated.
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99.
Bus service remains expensive and inconsistent. In my case, daily commuting time varies from 40
mins to 2 hours, which has an impact on punctuality, stress levels and tiredness. I believe public
transport is preferable to car and should be encouraged and improved to make it more attractive.
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100.
The University actively discriminates against those that have to use their car to get to work for
health and disability grounds and the parking charges are extortionate. I would very much like to
come to work by public transport, but travelling by bus is highly likely to put me in hospital due to
severe mobility issues. You assume, in all these discriminatory policies, that travelling by car is a
choice (which is obvious by the way you have worded question 37) for some of us it is a necessity.
However, people with children who use their cars for the school run are not discriminated against
and seem to have no trouble getting a permit. The University is not an equal opportunity employer
and this department epitomises that by making it so difficult for those with genuine health
problems.
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101.
Staff members should not be penalised for wanting to use their car. Due to commitments I have
immediately after work using my car is by far the easiest and most convenient way for me to travel.
Using public transport (the bus) I do not feel safe walking to work from the bottom of The Moor,
and my nearest tram stop is too far away for me to use on a daily basis.
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102.
Buying supertram tickets via the university is a farce.
Would be much easier negotiating a discount code that could be applied to the recurring payment
scheme directly via the supertram people?
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103.Transport costs are high in general, I pay £60 a month park and ride, then I have petrol and car
wear. Public transport in this country is ridiculously expensive.View Response
104.Travel distance rules out cycling as an option and journey times mean that public transport is not
viable option. This means tht car travel is the only suitable means of travel.View Response
105.Reduced bus services in terms of route and regularity are making it more difficult for me to get to
work in a reasonable time frame.View Response
106.
Please keep working with Sheffield City Council to improve the quality of the bike route from
Endicliffe to the University. The recent increase in car parking restrictions on the bike lanes and
improvement to the road quality is helpful. A further improvement would be to add some cycle
specific provision to Endicliffe Vale Road. The road is a problem in the morning peak because traffic
congesion can make it very difficult to cycle safely down the road, heading towards the University.
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107.I think the transport links to the university are great and the discounted travel passes that can be
obtained through the University are fantastic!View Response
108.
A MONTHLY CITY BUS PASS PURCHASED THROUGH THE UNIVERSITY WOULD BE GOOD
(COMBINED STAGECOACH AND FIRST)
THANK YOU
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109.
There are no fare reductions for train travel for those of us living in North Derbyshire. Is there any
way that TUOS could negotiate a rail discount or universities as a group could negotiate some kind
of train discount?
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110.Like many people who travel on trains, I don't actually get much of a choice in terms of cost,
comfort etc. I have to take what the train companies provide!View Response
111.
Secure bike storage is the number 1 reason I cycle to work 5 days a week. I keep my bike in the car
park at Regent Court which is convenient and secure. Without this facility, I'm not sure I would
cycle as often, especially in winter when I'd have to leave my bike outside. The investment in the
Cycle Hub is great, but it's not that close to my office. More facilities like this would be very much
appreciated.
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112.
Currently, because of rail replacement, it's bus, bus, tram in to work; and tram, bus, bus home
(until some time in August). Journey times have substantially increased on the way in to work. I can
see some people giving up public transport because of this.
+ Why the buses have not been extended from the P+R to the Interchange at Hillsborough defeats
me...
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113.
I have previously used the Middlewood park and ride to commute to work but at the moment they
are carrying out rail repair work until August 2019 and the replacement buses take too long. I've
found driving to work is actually cheaper that paying for the park and ride every month and takes a
similar period of time.
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114.accident in the area that morning!! It put me off cycling on the roads so I now stick to my own two
feet.
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115.I would consider public transport if it was more reliable but it is overcrowded and services are
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116.Not an issue now, but when I was living outside Sheffield and commuting in, I registered with the
online car-share facility but found it very unresponsive!View Response
117.
Any future changes to the Arts Tower Car Parking arrangements should not affect either cyclists or
motorcyclists. To do so would send a signal that either of these forms of transport for commuting
are also to be discouraged whereas what the UoS should be promoting is the convenience and
lesser environmental impact of ANY alternative to single person use of a car for commuting.
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118.
The University does not provide enough parking permits. We should be able to apply for a permit
any time of the year.
I don't live near public transport so unfortunately I have to drive. I also live down a quiet, poorly lit
lane so driving is the safest option.
However, I spend a lot of money at Q-Park as there is nowhere else to park. It's very difficult to get
a parking permit and you can only apply at certain times of the year. Q-park is very expensive, even
with the staff discount. The rates have recenty gone up by an additional £3 a week. Is it possible to
allow people to apply for parking permits any time of the year? If there are not enough permits,
can we receive a better discount at Q-Park?
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119.
More tram train services that are spread out more evenly though the morning would be useful.
The services at the moment are at 3 mins past the hour, 12 mins past the hour and then 20 to the
hour.
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120.
There is not enough parking for vehicles, and this is having a negative impact on those who start
late due to child care. No consideration has been made to assess needs of staff when handing over
car parks for contractors (to use when building the Diamond), having finished you've made no
efforts to get that car park back in use, and your information sharing about its potential future use
use is so bad, it seems information is deliberately being held back as your plans to dismiss the
parking needs of staff will not survive the backlash, if enough information was provided prior to a
decision. I hope that's not the case and you're just extremely poor at communications, but you've
been so poor, and treated drivers so badly for so long that I have no faith that you operate for the
common good or in the interests of staff. You might want to deal with that as part of this survey, as
you must know by now how hated you are for the difficulties all staff now face with access to work,
and your determination not to listen. This has to change. It says a lot that despite this being the
prevailing opinion in my office, no one knows where to take such comments, your communications
are that impenetrable.
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121.
It would be good to be able to access a permit to park your car in a work car park if you've had to
travel for work. For example, my role involves visiting local businesses and I haven't got a parking
permit, so when I return from my visit, or before going, I have to find street parking/a public car
park.
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122.Have dedicated e-bike lockers, would use this option if secure storage available (not bike racks,
thinking more of full size electric motorbike option).View Response
123. Better lighting on Mushroom Lane would make me feel safer walking home in winter. View Response
124.The biggest obstacle to cycling is Sheffield Council: poor, narrow bike lanes which are worse than
no bike lanes; pandering to car commuters.View Response
125.
The parking provision at central campus is really poor considering how much staff are charged to
park. There are some easy wins that just seem to be overlooked. Charging staff £41 pm to park Cat
B but then you see lots of spaces taken by contractors vans and EFM vehicles isn’t great.
Contractors can claim expenses for vans but staff don’t have an alternative. Spaces are often coned
off in the arts tower but go unused all day. Spaces on Durham road under croft, reserved for
invigilators all years round, not sure why these can’t be opened up to staff when not exam time.
Brunswick arrived there at 8am last week, completely full but 4 Gough and Kelly vans parking, who
don’t pay for the car park, seems excessive.
When a commute by car is your only option it’s really stressful having such a struggle to park.
Having to get to work earlier and earlier to cope with this isn’t ideal.
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126.Currently purchasing a flat closer to work so that I can reduce my current long commute and just
use the Supertram.View Response
127.
Due to my phobia my car is essential to me for work. Street parking has recently been significantly
decreased and I am now struggling to park and am experimenting with all alternative start/finish
time but am still having difficulty parking. It is a huge stress. I can’t afford to give up my job and
can’t use alternatives due to my phobia (it is quite severe). I want t be greener but can’t. The council
and university don’t make allowances for people like me. I can’t emphasize the stress getting to
work is causing me. I can’t afford to change my car to be greener either.
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128.walking and cycling distance!!! Major positive is the tram monthly tickets from EFM, not sure if
people use them but they are definitely worth it.
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129. An increase in secure bicycle storage across campus would be useful. View Response
130.
I recently tried for 7 months to use alternative methods to travel to and from work but found that
my health suffered considerably and I had to apply for a Cat B permit again after which my health
has returned to its previous state. There are also considerable problems with public transport in
my area which would mean that due to late or cancelled buses I would be late for work most days.
I would not consider changing my method of travel again and feel it unfair to be penalised
financially with higher/rising costs for parking just because I have health difficulties preventing me
from using public transport.
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131.
I used to use the uni car parks but it became impossible to find a space when arriving for a 9am
start. I changed my hours and also wanted to incorporate some built in exercise (I don't have time
to go to the gym) so I now drive to a residential street that has free parking/no permits needed and
then walk for 2 miles each way. I feel very happy to do this because it's so much better for my
health.
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132.
The University must continue to press the City Council for better cycle lanes and to make this a
priority.
I welcome the latest cycle provision across campus (especially the security) but the loans to
purchase bikes should be available all year round not (very bizarrely) in one month.
The amount available could be raised so that people could purchase an e-bike - this in turn might
encourage more people to cycle.
I am still amazed at the amount of my colleagues who drive when they could get a bus!
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133.
Public transport journey times are 90-120mins. Using a car to travel with two people cuts down
time, try to avoid rush hours too, so journey times more like 60mins.
However, car parking facilities in the University becoming limited, particularly if arriving after 9am
rush hour. IF further car parking spaces are to be reduced, then threshold for receiving a permit
should be raised. Many more people are using scratch cards so they aren't paying for a space
when they can't find one.
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134.
The public transport discounts you get as part of The Deal are sadly completely useless to me
because I don't live on a tram route and have more Stagecoach than First buses that will get me to
work.
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135.
A bit peculiar that you have not allowed for discrimination between train and plane for work
related travel, often there is a choice here. The majority of my work related trips are by train but I
have to use my car to get to and from the station. I don't see the difference between using my own
car and booking a taxi (surely taxis are worse as they have to travel to my house and then back
again to the hub so 4 trips whereas in my car I only make 2?)>
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136.
I would like to use public transport, but there is no viable or cost or time effective option from
where I live in rural Derbyshire - in excess of 40 miles by country road or 60+ by A road and
Motorway
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137.
I am disappointed that the University now charge to park at their car parks on Bank Holidays,
weekends & evenings. If a badge is shown that should be sufficient to park outside of working
hours. I travel by train due to poor parking at the university & current Tram works which could
make me late for work & late home. It is important to maintain a good work/life balance. Train
travel can make me late also & so I will alternate between train & university car parking.
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138.
Some years ago there was talk about building another Cycle Hub closer to The Diamond building,
but lately I don't hear anything about that anymore. Did the University decide to scrap that plan for
a second Cycle Hub?
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139.
The University and nearby hospitals have a lot of staff from my end of the city. The 181 bus (7.15
from dore) is sometimes cancelled. It would be great if the employers could lobby the bus
company and request that any bus driver shortages don't lead to this service being cancelled, they
should transfer a driver from a very frequent route to cover this scarce route. Could you help
please?
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140.
Even if I lived further away from the University, I would rather walk and get the exercise and fresh
air than use transport. I would say up to a 45 minute walk would be acceptable. I also appreciate
that the Uni is working hard to encourage people to bike around the city although I don't feel that
Sheffield is an especially safe cycle city compared to some others. Perhaps for staff who drive in,
there could be some carshare system set up within buildings/home postcodes so that people
coming from the same area to similar parts of the Uni could car-pool!
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141.Puzzled that flying isn't included here. Uni's sustainability strategy committed to start measuring
flying. It'd be good to have reporting of inland flights, short haul international, long haul.View Response
142.AMRC parking is substatial now with the number of staff around. Maybe the university can have a
staff bus from town centre to the AMRC once a morningView Response
143.
I have to do the school and nursery run and a work drop off in lodge moor most days. Although
technically possible it would take far longer and I would be late for work or too late back for the
children after picking them up.
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144.I travel on both Stagecoach and First busses it would be helpful if the University could offer
monthly or yearly ticket for the City Bus optionView Response
145.
I walk about two hours per day to and from work. Excellent way to save money for the gym and it is
free. I also gain on mental health and have a great time listening to my music. From time to time I
meet friends on the way and we have a nice catch up. I also observe lots of interesting things while
I walk. I don't see the point in travelling any other way.
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146.
The University should reinstate the Citywide Weekly Bus Ticket which was discontinued last year. (It
enabled travel on any bus for £9.50 per week rather than having to choose between Stagecoach
OR First Bus travel - with a Totum card)
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147.Bus prices have risen sharply since I started working here making it now expensive to use (£3 each
way).View Response
148.It would be good to have more covered bicycle racks at popular sites - e.g. outside the Diamond
and ICOSS and the IC.View Response
149.
I feel the current policy is very much geared towards public transport and cycling which is great for
the environment. HOWEVER, I have to balance helping with the care of my terminally ill father with
work and my car/cat B permit is hugely helpful in facilitating this. This year I had to appeal for a
permit even after explaining this. It was very disheartening to feel as though the university does
not support caring responsibilities in this way- and I was not entirely surprised to see this reflected
in the section of the staff survey dealing with that.
It is further a problem that there never seems to be enough parking, even with a permit. Perhaps
there is a way to get this looked at, or even something like allocation of spaces?
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150.
I know there is a push (generally in the country and at the university) to use the car less, but for
me, the limited and expensive public transport options do not make it viable for me. Door to door,
public transport costs me approx £10 a day, and over an hours worth of travel. Driving is approx 40
minutes door to door. I value my time more than anything else, and the shorter journey time by
car definitely helps with work/life balance. If public transport between Chesterfield and Sheffield
improved significantly, then I would definitely travel on it, but I can't see it changing in my lifetime,
let alone any time soon.
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151.
There are a lot of people who drive to work from locations close to campus (2-3) miles because
they have the pressure of collecting children after work and do not feel they can rely on buses. I
don't know the answer to this, but it would reduce traffic if it were improved.
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152.
I'm thinking about cycling to work sometimes, but concerned about safety on the roads.
Also, sometimes it might be useful to take public transport (for example, when in a rush or when
it's raining) but there aren't many bus routes that go across the city (without going into the centre
and back out again) as far as I'm aware.
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153.
I drive to the train station, I use the train to sheffield then walk from the train station to the office.
We need better trains the ones that are running need to be replaced.There needs to be more free
parking at train stations.
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154.
Please continue to ensure parking priority for staff is given to those who live furthest away and
have children or are carers. A University park and ride(or walk) scheme could also be considered as
I wouldn't mind walking 30 minutes to work if I knew I could park somewhere.
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155.
The buses in Sheffield don't all seem to be as clean on emmissions as they could be, I often see
buses spewing black smoke from their exhaust. As well as increased bus frequency and better
routes, improved bus emissions would be very beneficial in reducing air pollution within Sheffield.
On walking to work, I often choose the bus because the car fumes in standing traffic in rush hour
end up making me wheezy and out of breath.
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156.
I used to get the bus from home to tram stop but ended up buying and using a small car, as buses
were completely unreliable and service was reduced. I am unable to cycle and walking is not an
option due to pre- and post- work commitments. If buses had been more reliable and convenient I
would have continued to use them.
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157.
I use my bike sometimes and I appreciate the new cycle hub, it is secure and convenient.
I would be very happy to travel more by train for work (e.g. when going for conferences abroad)
with appropriate support from my dept (e.g. understanding that I may be away for longer)
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158. For large buildings, I'd recommend a drying room for cycling kit. View Response
159.
Commute to work is currently an hour driving - there is no viable public transport option. This is
due to poor public transport links around my home and cannot be resolved by university policies.
However, making it easier to travel sustainably is possible e.g. through more options to charge an
electric car during day when parking, also charging sockets are available on North Campus but not
clear who would be eligible to use these or how to find out.
More incentives to staff to use other methods of transport
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160. More secure bike sheds would make more people cycle. That includes lights and cameras on them. View Response
161.It would be great to have staff discounts on Travelmaster tickets and/or or longer term season
tickets to save regular renewals.View Response
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162.policies, provisions of any kind or improved public transport.
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163.
Not aware of any travel tickets/discounts available to me as a staff member commuting from
outside of South Yorkshire - something like this would be helpful as my commute costs over £15 a
day.
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164. I have has 4 punctures in the last 9 months due to glass in the road and pavement. View Response
165.If better transport links existed between the AMRC and the city centre OR if the City's park and ride
began near the AMRC, this would really have a big influence on me not driving into work every day.View Response
166.
Discount on TravelMaster weekly/28 day tickets would improve benefits for public transport users
ahead of First/Stagecoach company tickets. It gives travellers greater flexibility and convenience.
The company I use (TM Travel) is only included in the TravelMaster offer and I regularly need to
take buses run by multiple companies at times when TM Travel buses are not operating.
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167.There are very limited buses which service the village where I live, getting in is fine, but there is not
a convenient bus back.View Response
168.
There isn't a safe place for pedestrians to cross on Glossop Road and it has been like this since I
started working at the University, and I'm surprised there haven't been more road accidents. We
need a zebra or pelican crossing on Glossop Road so staff & students can safely get from the SU
side of the road to CiCS on Brunswick Street, 301 Glossop Road, etc.
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169.The trams should be cleaned internally more regularly. They are often dirty and smelly, with
rubbish on the floor.View Response
170.
I live at Waverley and work in the central campus. Transport links to the University from Waverley
are extremely poor and unreliable. Buses that come from Waverley only go as far as the
Interchange, so I need to get a tram up to the main campus. However, there is not a ticket I can
purchase to cover both the bus and tram using NUS extra as the bus is classed as a Rotherham
bus, so journeys are expensive and I have to buy single tickets. As the University has a campus at
Waverley, it would be great if better transport links were established.
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171.
It would be good to receive the University subsidy on bus tickets for the whole of South Yorkshire,
rather than the Sheffield-only tickets as currently offered. I - and I imagine many other colleagues -
catch the bus from outside the Sheffield boundary and so incur even greater costs for opting to
use public transport.
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172.
The main issue I have is childcare. I have to commute to work the way I do so that I can leave
straight after to get to pick my 2 young children up. This means I need to pay for a car park, which
is a large cost for me. I feel this needs to be considered in the cost because I and other parents
really have little choice sometimes or we would not be able to work at the University.
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173.
Having the option of working earlier / flexibly is absolutely vital. I try to avoid the rush hour by
starting work at 8:30 and leaving work at 16:30, and don't know what I'd do without it, especially
since combining bus and tram journeys together mean that you can't always gaurentee what time
you'll get in. Being treated like an adult who can make time back up from lunch and/or staying later
if a bus is missing is a big thing. It would feel like a slap in the face if you were chastised for
something outside of your control like that.
Trams are fantastic things, can't imagine doing this commute using only buses. At least trams are
mostly very regular, have decent space, and are relatively clean.
When I'm out in town later (eg go to a social club after work) I'm forced to have to bring the car in
to the park and ride and park it there for the evening's journey back, since the SL1 link bus only
runs once every hour and then stops completely after approx 8pm, even if the trams run every 20
mins until midnight-ish.
What is 5 minutes in a car is 1/2 hour on foot, and with a fast roads and open woods it isn't safe to
walk in the dark, which is always frustrating.
Town parking is horrific and only seems to be getting worse. Too far away to walk or bike in (not
that the bike route is safe either).
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174.Unless you are on the supertram route, public transport access tot he university is not that
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175.
With car parking extremely limited and the uni promoting more environmentally friendly transport
I thought bus travel would be made easier and cheaper to the university. Many staff and students I
speak to live in the Crookes area yet there is only one bus every 15 mins (from each company) that
goes this way. It has been hard since moving here to determine whether to stick with a Stagecoach
or First bus pass as they are both infrequent and either early, and don't wait, or late. The university
offering a staff pass that includes both companies would be extremely helpful and save me around
half an hour every day.
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176.
The tram is convenient but when I need to pick children up from school I need to drive. As my
daughter is starting secondary school in September I may have to swap from the tram to driving
again, which brings pressures of finding a parking space which I am not looking forward to! More
information about parking options would be helpful, such as location of car parks and alternatives
to University parking if none is available.
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177.
for staff. I feel like we need to be rewarded for this in the form of money towards tickets.
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178. More information regarding the rail replacement works. View Response
179.
If there are discounted public transport tickets for UoS staff, it isn't widely advertised. It's often
been reported to me during inductions of new staff that it can be a nightmare trying to find the
information needed, particularly about transport, from the EFM website.
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180.I would like to be able to purchase an all term ticket for all buses in Sheffield. I was able to do that
in the past in the Students' Union but it is not available any more.View Response
181.
My bus home is so unreliable that I wouldn't be able to catch it to work as I would always be late.
The 51 bus is an appalling service but I imagine there would be nothing this survey can have any
influence over.
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182.I attempted several times to ride a bicycle, but the hills do give some challenge. I will try it again
when the weather is good.View Response
183.
It would be good to have more (covered) cycle stands in the Diamond / jessop West area. I ofetn
find someone has chained their bike to the same stand as mine and I can't get to the lock to
release my bike. One time, someone actually accidentally chained their bike to mine and I had to
leave my bike overnight until the other person unlocked theirs. This was a worry as my bike could
have been stolen.
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184.Although I work FT I normally work away from my University office on minimum 2 days per week
and away from Sheffield (often overseas) for periods of 1 week or more about 5 times per year.View Response
185.
Even though I live near to the University, as a carer for an elderly parent, I often have to use my car
for getting to get to and from work and caring appointments, and undertaking caring
responsibilities. It’s not ideal, but it’s difficult to manage sometimes.
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186.
Commuting from Doncaster is no longer feasible via public transport and the university's attempts
to penalise those travelling by car is felt disproportionately by those that have no realistic
alternative.
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187.Unfortunatley due to my circumstances, I must have access to my car. During the week I am
responisble for my 3 children (partner works away) and one child is disabled.View Response
188.
In the winter I drive, there are 3 of us in the car, but I want to get some of my riding fitness back, so
that's why I'm back on my bike. I occasionally use the bus (120) to get to/from work, if my bike is
being serviced, for example.
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189.
As well as considering a car share (which seems unlikely considering where I live), I have wondered
about working from home one day a week to cut down on how many journeys I do - could this be
something that is encouraged perhaps?
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190.I car share with my husband everyday, he takes me to the gym before work, I then walk to work. He
collects me after work and we car share home.View Response
191.I appreciate the secure and convenient bike parking at Edgar Allen House. This adds to my view
that my cycling commute is the best option for me.View Response
192.
Having a sufficient number of parking spaces in locations within the central campus to satisfy the
need of staff should be the priority of the University. Public transport in Sheffield is expensive, runs
irregularly in particular after 6 pm, and in general not convenient.
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193.
My commute would be much more difficult if I had to rely on public transport due to the relative
lack of frequency of services and their distance from the University. My journey time would
increase substantially. I hold or attend evening events relatively frequently due to the nature of my
administrative roles within the University. This would become more difficult if I were dependent
upon train or bus to get home. Thanks.
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194.
I used to have a Category C parking permit just in case I should ever need it due to tram problems
etc. I only used it occasionally (mostly in the summer holidays when traffic is much lighter and
parking easier) but since the free Cat C permits were withdrawn I have not got any permit because
none are free, University parking is being phased out and the walk from the nearest car park would
take too long. I feel aggrieved at the loss of this backup facility, particularly when rail replacement
works disrupt the tram system so regularly (and usually in the summer!) If I should ever need to
bring my car it would cost me a fortune to park all day somewhere... and I don't know where I
would be able to park anyway. Most unsatisfactory!
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195. More tram routes View Response
196. You have forgotten people with much international travel. View Response
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enormously helpful, and I see from the Transport Group minutes that joining the programme was
discussed several years ago, and it was resolved that this be looked into. Staff continue to call for
this. Please do investigate and implement it. On my route, it would save me several hundred
pounds a year, because I am currently limited to daily tickets, since weekly, monthly, three-
monthly, and six-monthly passes all assume you travel 6 days a week!
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198.
Other parts of the country have reduced price rail season tickets for companies who pay in to a
communal pot for public transport improvements e.g. https://www.travelcambs.org.uk/rail-
discounts/
I would be really interested in a similar scheme in Sheffield! Discounts at the moment seem to be
on bus/tram only but if lots of large employers could get together to offer this everyone would be a
winner.
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199.
My big problem with my commute is the 81 bus route (I use this to/from Stannington to link with
the tram). Not just that it nevers matches the right time, but frequently does not turn up at all. This
is usually about 1 in 5 to 1 in 10 times. Usually at least once a month 2 consecutive buses will not
turn up. Twice in the 15 months I have been using hte service 3 in a row have not turned up!
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200.Access to the new Social Sciences Hub (Goodwin/Northumberland Road) will be crucial in terms of
public transport and accessibility for both students and staffView Response
201.
As a working parent I need to drive to and from work in order to complete child drop offs and pick
ups on time. My time is precious I cannot afford to waste time stood at bus or tram stops! I need to
be at my work desk or at home with my child! The university is making parking at work harder and
harder. It discriminates against drivers. I am unable to cycle or walk to work as I live too far away.
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202.I generally enjoy my walk from and to the bus but wish the buses were more regular and reliable,
and that there was more choice of provider to Dronfield.View Response
203. no additional comments. Sheffield public transport is generally very good. View Response
204.
The reason I put that my travel for work outside of Sheffield is mainly is because I am travelling to
rural locations and so there is no suitable public transport option. When I am travelling to locations
outside Sheffield that are in urban or other locations that connect to Sheffield by public transport,
then I mostly use public transport (unless I am taking a large amount of material with me).
However the survey did not allow for this kind of fine detail to be included.
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205.For us cyclists, it is very important that we park our bikes as close as possible from our work place.
Therefore more cycle parking facilities in front of all campus buildings would be useful.View Response
206.
The new cycle hub is brilliant but in order to make good use of the shower facilities, I would really
need bigger lockers to be able to leave several changes of clothes and towels etc there and not
having to carry them in my rucksack all the time.
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207.
I haven’t been able to buy a university parking pass yet as there are no category B available, I
started at uni in January and have had to do park and ride. I am having to pay more to get to work
at the moment because of this and I am paying £60 a month on park and ride
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208.
Perhaps there could be more integration of health and wellbeing in any revision of policy and
endorsement/refresher by leaders and university of flexible working principles to encourage
benefits of healthy commutes. Perhaps having a larger campaign or some case study examples of
employees who use commute on public transport, riding or cycling to take “self care” time as well
as opportunity for physical activity and any associated financial wellbeing perks of limited travel
costs.
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209.
The main routes into town are so congested, and the infrastructure for public transport is so poor,
that cycling is dangerous. Properly segregated lanes and car bans from the city centre are needed
to improve this.
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210.As a shift worker it is not possible to find reliable public transport in this city to commute to and
from work.View Response
211.
the lack of parking services after 4.30pm when you are blocked in is not sufficient. you need
someone to act for you when you are blocked in and the person doing this has no details on their
car for you to contact them.
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212. My husband drops me off Mon-Fri on his way to work and I use public transport for home journey View Response
213. Better direct bus link from Dore to University/RHH direction please View Response
214.I'm extremely conscious of the environmental impact of my commute to work but public transport
needs to offer a more frequent, direct service into the city centre.View Response
215.
Anything that motivates people to use public transport, cycle or walk is good.
I walked a lot more to work when I took part in the Global Challenge as it was monitoring my step
count.
I think schemes like this can be very helpful to encourage people.
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216. It is good that as an employer, UOS promotes cycling as a way of reducing our carbon footprint View Response
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217.bike friendly
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218.Time is also a big contributing factor to my choice of transport. If I caught public transport it would
double my travel time, plus public transport would not reach my children's school.View Response
219.A bit more pressure on the council to add and maintain (TPT national cycle trail along Europa way
is in a terrible state).View Response
220.
I would like to use the Tram but having to first use the bus is costly and time consuming. Cycling
facilities are good but in winter its dark and not great getting wet before work. Good luck with this
very difficult job in trying to please everyone
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221.
Need to use car primarily to transport children to squad training within and outside Sheffield
straight after school. Would use public transport or walk if this wasn't a necessity.
Have also found local bus services unreliable (often late or cancelled without warning) so can't rely
on these when time is tight.
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222. There seems to be a continuous rise in tram fares and continuous fall in quality of service. View Response
223.I would love to travel by other means than a car (hate the traffic and lost productivity), but cannot
due to the distance to work, childcare and lack of suitable public transport alternatives.View Response
224.
With living so far away, I struggle with the parking issues. Even starting work at 8am (or sometimes
before), it can be very difficult finding a parking space. Given the distance, sometimes the traffic
can be so bad it turns my 1 hour journey into 2 hours and then there are definitely no parking
spaces available. This means I then have to pay to park in a public car park as the closure of 3
University car parks recently means there is rarely a space free after 8.10am. I cannot justify paying
the price of a category A permit.
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225.
I appreciate that you may want less people to drive to work but unfortunately I have no choice due
to childcare requirements. Unfortunately, over the 12 years that I have worked at the university 6
car parks I have used have closed. This is causing great stress/expense for those that have to drive.
If I arrive any later than 7:30am there are no spaces in the university’s car park so I have to pay £8
for private parking for 6 hours. More parking would be greatly appreciated but if this is impossible
please do not close anymore car parks.
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226. lack of buses to rural areas major problem View Response
227.There are incentives for staff to use public transport or to cycle to work but nothing for those who
walk in every dayView Response
228.Buggy space during my commute is a priority, as is ease of access (ramps) - The cycle hub by
Interval bar should have ramp access between levels.View Response
229.
The location of the SU, and the parking (or lack of), is the worst thing about working at the
University. However, the development of more showers and lockers on campus only encourages
people to be more eco-conscious and to be able to leave the car at home and travel in a more
sustainable way. I would happily pay more for the cycle hub to have better facilities, or to have
further such amenities across other parts of the campus.
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230.Travelling is difficult for the next 4 months due to rail replacement works taking place and
presently having to use 2 buses and a tram each way.View Response
231.
It takes a long time as we get caught in the City Centre (and have to zig zag through on the way
back, so many schools (and the University) on the 120 route.
Would like to see my 28 day ticket for all buses available through the University - at the moment it
is one company or the other (not the option for both) - when commuting it is more convenient to
get on the first bus that arrives, not have to wait for the one for your specific ticket (especially on
the way home).
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232.
Due to the irregularity of the buses from our end at home I have to leave the house at around 5.45
to ensure i arrive in time to start work, returning from work takes around 2 hours when using
public transport. When starting early to set up for an event the bus times are ridiculously early,
equally when finishing a late event or supporting a late lecture the buses/ train become even more
of a bind mainly due to travel times.
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233.More secure (ie cameras with infa red lights) bicycle provision - not just the central bike storage -
covered and easily accessibleView Response
234.I think some sort of healthy competition regarding sustainability might help to promote staff to
consider active transport.View Response
235.
A number of areas in the city where university staff and students are concentrated, such as to the
south, are poorly served by direct public transport services to/from the main campus. Lobbying
transport providers to offer such routes, even if just at rush hour, would be welcome.
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electric bikes to be hired as required.
The commute to Central Campus can be awful for me, and I would prefer to use public transport,
but the joining up of trains from my village and the transport from the the station to The Royal
Hallamshire (or from Samuel Fox House to home)is simply too long, at the times I wish to arrive at
work.
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237.Business travel ques doesn't cover what I do. Overseas I will use plane and train. UK I will use train,
for site visits I have to use a car but oftern take other peopleView Response
238.
I and many other colleagues who work PT or have child care responsibilities find the most difficult
part of our day is parking. The spaces that are supposedly dedicated to parents and not to be used
before 9 donot work as they are always full before 9. Most of us would travel by public tranpsort if
we could to avoid having to pay when we can't get parked in a unviersity car park however
childcare responsibilities prevent this.
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239. Easier bike storage at my place of work might encourage me to ride more often. View Response
240.
I have worked here for 16 years and for the 1st 12 years I did come to work on the bus. However I
now have two children and have moved 15 miles away. There is currently 1 bus per hour running
from the stop closest to my house, which goes into Barnsley and then i'd have to go into Sheffield
from there. The time this takes with the school run is just too long.
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241.
As I have to drop off and pick up my children everyday, the distance to home and the hours I work
(part time but everyday) means that I have to use my car to come to work. At the moment it
wouldn't be feasible for me to use public transport. Once my children are older I would definitely
consider using public transport or park and ride facilities.
I would like to look into purchasing an electric vehicle in the next few years. It would be interesting
to see if the University could look into providing parking spaces with charging points. (I would
expect to pay for the electricity I am using)
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242.I love the introduction of the cyclist hub and all the work the uni has put into promoting cycling.
The only reason I don't use it is because I live too far awayView Response
243. I mainly use the car of the time i start work View Response
244.
New buildings do not seem to include any space for parking. As much as the Uni would like us to
we cannot get away from the fact that some staff have to drive to work due to caring
responsibilities and distance lived from work. This needs to be recognised.
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245.If Sheffield City Council were to improve the road layout/infrastructure it would make travelling to
work and within Sheffield speedier and easier - it would reduce traffic congestion.View Response
246.
The new bicycle paths from the Hicks building down to Mappin Street are not particularly well
planned. Pedestrians are not aware of cycles. The cycle symbol in the pavement is so small that it is
nearly invisible. The cycle traffic light near the IC is rubbish. When you wait at the traffic light and
stand below it, you can't actually see if it is red or green.
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247.
It is essential that I use a car. I live in Glossop and there is no train from there going east. I have
tried to drive to a station before, but the time and cost is enormous. Also I have childcare
responsibility and have to drive around Glossop to get my children. My time of finishing work
varies between 5 & 7:30,public transport is not practically or financially feasible and the behaviour
of some people travelling can be very poor. Also the trains are very unreliable. If I could have
access to cheap loans I would be able to buy a more economical and less polluting car (the finance
company as part of staff benefits is not cheap due to the interest rates and how they define which
rate you are on.
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248.
I would use to make better use of public transport links but the options from my home are limited
and require at least one change both too and from work. A bus needs to go via the city centre and
then another bus or tram and the tram service stops usually too far away for me to walk the rest of
the distance. Time is my main barrier, if I could travel more efficiently using public transport that
would be my preferred option however currently it does not provide me with what i need.
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249.While some questions were indicated as possible to select multiple responses, only one response
was possible to selectView Response
250.
Train is fine for out of City but getting to and from my place of work from home us too lengthy by
tram and I cannot drop off or collect shopping on the way. It comes down to having alot to do and
being on low hours.
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251. On street parking around West Street is unsafe. View Response
252.
I appreciate that commuting by car is not environmentally friendly, but it is often necessary due to
commitments outside of work, and additional parking facilities for staff who live in Sheffield but
have to drive to work would be hugely helpful.
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253.
As someone who walks to work, the biggest issue I face is air pollution. Anything the university can
do to work with Sheffield City Council and other organisations to look at ways to minimise
traffic/address air pollution from traffic would be beneficial.
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254. Hallamshire hospital. There is a possibility of doing a park & ride with the no 6 from Tesco at
Millhouses but I'm not sure if you have to pay to park. Generally, it works out cheaper to travel by
car).
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255. Combined discounted travel for any bus is Sheffield like the citywide ticket, would be helpful. View Response
256.
I feel it is unfair to not allow car parking permits for those who have to change mode of transport
to get to the university. Working full time you do not want the time to get to work to be longer than
necessary and changing modes adds lots of time to a journey.
The University should consider allowing staff to work from home 2 days a week. This would reduce
carbon emissions and contribute to quality of life as commuting can be stressful.
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257.A lot of people start work at 6am. I find it ridiculous that trams and some buses do not start early
enoughView Response
258.If the commute time to and from work is more that certain length of time by walking/cycling or
public transport, staff will be motivated to do so if they can work less hours.View Response
259.Be glad when the rail replacement works have finished. Tram makes travel to work so much easier
and cleaner.View Response
260.
Sometimes I drive to work, if I fancy a change, or if I am going to do food shopping after work. It's
tempting to drive, as it's quicker than the bus, but the traffic is generally awful on the return
journey so the bus is preferable because I don't have to deal with it.
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261.A key issue that would improve the commute is reliable and free wi-fi which would enable more
effective working while on the train.View Response
262.
A complex issues. Incentivising the use of public transport might encourage people to switch. I
used to cycle but stopped because I don't feel safe when cycling in heavy traffic. I would consider
cycling if there were dedicated cycle routes but I can't see this happenning in Sheffield.
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263.Public transport from Penistone to Sheffield should be easy or at least a viable alternative to me
using the car every day - unfortunately it doubles the time of my commute and is more expensive.View Response
264.
My travel options are bus, which takes over an hour, involves a change and the first bus runs up to
every 30 minutes. I did used to travel by this method for 6 years before I had children. My other
options are car share - something I did until September 2018, when I only had one child to worry
about picking up from nursery and was able to juggle it so I did pick ups every other day, where I
would get the tram to my husbands office, take the car from there, pick up my daughter, go back
and pick up my husband and then go home. Or drive in alone, if i get in for 8 - usually arriving by
7.30 due to traffic - then I can leave at 4 and pick my two children up from nursery by 5 which is
when I must collect them. Once they are in school which will be in another 4-5 years time as I have
my third and final child due in September, I will be able to start using the bus or car share again as
I won't have to worry about having to get to a nursery by a particular time or have car seats with
me but until then parking would be a deal breaker to being able to work here.
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265.
Now use Tram to commute rather than bus because of travel time unfortunately I have a long walk
from the nearest tram stop at Crystal Peaks to where I live in Waterthorpe but I still get home
sooner that travelling on bus. I used to have a parking permit but was taken away from me when
my husband died and no longer a carer for him. I am now forced onto a transport system that is a
distance from home and have to walk on my own by wooded areas that you don't particularly feel
safe in dark. The car journey used to take me 20 mins I am now 1hr by tram and 1.5 hrs on the bus.
I think they should extend express routes where the bus does not have to make as many stops and
also enforce no eating and drinking on transport. The tram is more comfortable, customer service
is a lot better and friendlier and overall a lot better journey even when full, just a shame you
cannot use the student pass for £1.20 single journey as this would be a lot cheaper than a monthly
pass for me.
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266.one major factor in my using supertram is that it is so much easier not having to find somewhere
to parkView Response
267. Transport between the main campus and AMRC is not well supported. View Response
268. More safer bike parking View Response
269.
Recent changes to the inner ring road near Brookhill roundabout have made my journey hell.
The stress of increased journey time, lack of parking and added childcare pressure is impacting on
my health. Every day is a relentless nightmare.
Durham Road car park was meant to be for University permit holders, this was a lie. Why hasn't
anyone complained about this?
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270.
Commute is generally as quick as car/public transport, but roads are not designed to be shared
with motor vehicles, especially new cyclists who have little confidence.
Maybe a push to get new cyclists on the road by providing tips/techniques/guided tours etc wouls
assist those who are thinking of cycling but not confident to do so.
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271.such a problem near me that sometimes disabled neighbours have been unable to exit their
homes because of over-parking / lack of care when parking. Happy to discuss further if needed.
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272.
I work largely from home due to ongoing recovery from a major medical incident last year, and the
fact that my job role is mostly computer-based which helps make this possible. My manager and
lab group is very supportive of this, however I have faced challenges due to university policy and
procedure around home working, especially where costing and supplies are concerned. I have
been told that the university 'has no policy to support working from home' and as such faced
difficulties using research funds to purchase an inexpensive webcam so I could participate in
weekly lab group meetings via teleconference. I believe the university should do more to support
flexible working arrangements, not only for reasons of accessibility and fairness but also for the
significant potential to reduce carbon pollution by avoiding unnecessary travel and congestion.
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273. I wish the new concourse was flatter - small (and varying height) curbs are lethal on a scooter. View Response
274.
I would like to make more use of my bike (for travel within Sheffield, for example) but as a
confident cyclist, who has been riding since childhood and does not mind cycling on busy roads, I
will not cycle on Western Bank / Whitham Road as the cycling infrastructure is horrendously poor,
and the width of the roads puts buses in direct conflict with cyclists. I think there needs to be a safe
cycling corridor from the University out to Broomhill, and on to Endcliffe village, and up to Crookes.
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275.
Now that I have started cycling to work I have been more aware of road safety and the lack of
proper cycle lanes in Sheffield or just a lack of awareness from pedestrians and drivers that they
are in a cycle lane or they just haven't seen me even with lights and hi-vis clothing
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276.
I think the University needs to discuss with local transport companies a more cost effective way in
which University staff and students can get too and from work and encourage not deter people
using public transport
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277.
Offer discount in bike maintenance and bigger opening schedule for the cycle hub
Bike parking with a shelter to protect bike from rainfall would be also appreciated (in the university
and also in the university residences).
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278.Would like cheaper public transport options to those currently on offer (or subsidised options).
Wi.e. daily/weekly/monthly tickets at a cheap amountView Response
279.As a security officer unexpected situations sometimes occur and we can also be asked to attend
work at short notice.View Response
280.
The ability to walk virtually from the Arts Tower into town without being alongside the main road
has made a huge difference to my walk to and from work and has enabled me to park the car at a
greater distance from work and walk in. This avoids the congestion around the university
roundabout etc.
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281.
If the online store stocked the monthly travel pass for Sheffield for both first and stagecoach
providers at a slightly discounted rate I would definitely buy it!
It’s hard to get around Sheffield from where I live to work using a sole provider such as first or just
stagecoach. I always use a combination of the two so the options of either a first monthly pass or a
stagecoach monthly pass which are the only ones available through the store make little financial
sense for me to buy.
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282.
The university is making it more and more difficult for staff to one obtain a car parking permit and
two for staff to actually get a car parking space. If you do not arrive before 8.30am you can be
driving around looking for a car parking space for a while, which seems ridiculous and unfair as
you have paid for the privilege of a car parking space.
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283.
There is a desperate shortage of CatB parking in the eastern half of the campus - it's all been built
over - so it's more convenient to pay and park on the street. This is expensive and annoying,
though. Also, the evening rush-hour gridlock on Broad Lane (both directions) and at the University
roundabout really needs attention.
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284. School run is the most important factor in transportation choices View Response
285.One way by car with my wife after having dropped off the kids to school
Return by bus (wife leaves early to collect children from school)View Response
286.
The distance and lack of suitable alternatives to arrive within a reasonable time frame and re
expense is the reason I choose to come by car. My village is a semi rural village with a lack of buses
and access to get to a local train station. It would involve a longer time and a considerable walk to
get to work. I also choose to come early so that I can park in a B category car park. I would find it
very stressful to try to move my car after 4 hours and it would seriously impact my workload if I
had to do this.I Cannot afford an A category permit. Thank you
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287. Discounted bus travel for all staff, not just those who travel within Sheffield/South Yorkshire. View Response
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288. much less wear and tear on the roads, costs far less to park, cuts journey times in rush hour by at
least half compared to a car ( by a lot more if compared to bus), I arrive at work feeling invigorated
and far less stressed than when travelling by car or public transport.
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289.
It would be nice if the University acknowledged that a lot of people who work at the University
don't necessarily live in Sheffield. I cannot get a reduced bus ticket from the University because of
this. I spend £80 a month at least on bus fares travelling from Chesterfield. Only people who live in
Sheffield are allowed a reduction on bus fares which I feel is unfair.
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290.It would be nice to see the University influencing local policy on travel matters, particularly for
pedestrians and cyclists. Also potentially some sort of reward for green travel (free coffee?)View Response
291.
The bus services are getting worse, infrequent, and too full. Often the bus company puts on a 30
seat bus in rush hour. People are turned off, meaning a wait for the next one. Tram is not a safe
option with a mile walk next to a dyke and pub, and underpass, especially in the dark. If I leave
work at 3 it takes over an hour to get home, and often no seats on public transport due to school
kids - and they don't run on time because it's school finishing time
Public transport does not offer a work life balance, if you live close to the city (less than 3 mils) then
you are fine. Any further away and you are not getting a work life balance. As mentioned, if I go to
gym before work I will bring the car as I do not find waking up at 4 to be a good work life balance -
especially when having to work a full day after.
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292.better transport links - parking available at 9am-9.30am for school parents - most spaces are full by
8.30View Response
293.
I have been using the tram to get to work for many years now and the service has gone downhill in
particular the journey home when the tram never comes on time at the university tram stop from
Malin Bridge (blue route). I also would like to see cheaper fares for university employees who use
the tram. I am aware you can buy monthly tickets cheaper but it would be nice to be able to
purchase weekly ones at a cheaper rate too.
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294.
The cycle commute to the NGH is unpleasant in every way, as rush hour Sheffield roads are a scary
and unsafe environment to cycle in. Incredibly poor standard of surfacing, and disjointed / non-
existent cycle lanes and infrastructure are the main reasons. There is also no adequate system for
keeping bikes safe, secure (and dry?!?) at Sam Fox House. I know the UOS can do very little about
the first two issues but probably does have a stronger lobbying voice than an individual person.
Stakeholders including the UOS and local authority often simply seem to pay lip service to these
issues as any long term benefits are offset initially by financial costs and minor short term
disruption to motorists. Ultimately, there is no serious political desire to drive the fundamental
changes required in Sheffield despite the health and environmental benefits that cycling can bring,
which means cyclists will stay in a minority in this city because car is king!!
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295.
An issue which is v.important to my decision on travel but which you have not covered is child care.
For example, on both days I use a car is to enable me to drop off and pick up the children from
different locations but to allow me to fulfil work commitments.
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296.
If trams ran to Meadowhead then I may be tempted to travel by tram. Buses are not reliable and
expensive and I would need to catch 2 or 1 but get off and walk. I also suffer from travel sickness. It
would take me a lot longer to travel to work.
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297.
of public transport).
Also, when deciding how to get to work, I have to consider that if I am working after 6pm then bus
timetables become less frequent - meaning that commute times become even longer (e.g. when I
am scheduled to work until 7pm, my next bus available is 8.10pm - I will not be home by nearly
9pm), this does not assist in maintaining a work life balance. At the first sign of bad weather (snow),
the buses (we have ONE service that provides to my village)stop running - again due to health
reasons this pushes me to find an alternative and that alternative is usually the car. Another
consideration which decides the mode of transport is what I need to take with me to work - a gym
kit and a laptop make it impossible especially at peak times.
If I go to the gym before of after work I have to consider mode of transport due to the frequency of
service. If I go to the gym before work, I have to start my commute at 5.30am, and then undertake
a full day at work, then have to try an negotiate public transport with a gym bag and laptop bag. If I
go after, again the services are less frequent and does not afford a work life balance.
Another regular occurrence on the service I use (apart from the inability to run on time at any part
of the day) is that they put on 30 seater buses - this is the only service that runs through my village
- but also advertises as a short ride for those in Handsworth who have numerous services. The bus
fills up with people who alight at the first stop - and yet people who only have this service are
turned away because it's full. This is not a new problem, it's always been a problem on any public
transport. On top of this, they have old buses which give me travel sickness.
There is one express service, which runs once a day. That's it - so then you are limited to when you
can work if you want this express service. They often 'forget' to turn up if it is the first day of school
holidays as the bus is used on a school run before. The company doesn't take complaints seriously,
on numerous occasions I've been left ringing the bus company asking if the bus is running as it just
doesn't turn up 15 minutes late etc.
The alternative to the bus is the tram, but this is at the end of a 1 mile walk - which again due to
health reasons is not always possible. Also, the location of the the tram stop (as it is next to an
underpass, pub and dyke) does not make it appealing as a female, walking alone in the dark (with
an obvious laptop rucksack). If it's raining, this walk before work often means that I'll be in wet
clothes all day - not to mention risking water damage to equipment
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298. I use a motorcycle. This does not incur a parking tariff. Also only needs a small parking area. View Response
299.
As a visually impaired person with physical disabilities as well, I use taxi's to travel to & from work
& sometimes to other University buildings within the campus.I have found that in the 20yrs of
working at the University in the recent years it has become more difficult to access buildings, by
taxi, due to the lack of parking of waiting spaces close to the campus buildings, especially the Arts
Tower & Diamond buildings.
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300.
I appreciate the need to encourage staff to use alternative methods of transport but it is not
always possible. I live 15 miles away but have to make 2 stops to school and nursery that are
located 10 miles apart, this means the car is the only feasible option. I think the addition of parking
spaces for those that start work after 9am due to the school run was a brilliant addition, however
the implementation of opening these to staff at 8.55am makes no sense - it would be better if they
were only accessible from 9.15am so that they truly were spaces for p/t staff members who start
work later. I hope this is reviewed during this survey process.
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301.
I have just purchased a Totum card and plan to use that for future bus travel due to the saving.
Would like obtaining a weekly bus pass to be easier as opposed to showing 2 cards and having to
pay cash to the driver. Mobile tickets aren't an option for me.
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302.
When I moved to this area area, there was a tram link bus service which was totally reliable and
convenient. This has been discontinued; the bus service has been changed (the route is now much
longer) and is totally unreliable. I need to know that I will arrive on time - my teaching hours are
not flexible. People in my area are constantly complaining but, so far, nothing has been done.
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303.
I think what we do on campus is really good.
However, what happened to the Uni Bike hire scheme after Ofo folded? Any plans to bring
anything like that back?
I think it'd be good to be publicly pulling together staff and students' views and lobbying the
council on sustainable transport issues affecting the city (and therefore their commute, their health
through air pollution etc)
This could include flagging up and continuing to roll out how we're creating more car-free / car-
restricted streets, releasing statements on Clean Air Zones in Sheffield, and the campus and
surroundings being a "Living Lab" for transport best practice interventions - teaming up with
academics to trial cutting edge solutions.
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304.One of the questions said "choose up to three answers" but would only let me select one, so I had
to copy and paste my three answers into the box under "other"View Response
305.I still regret the decision from the University to have stopped the Cat C parking and the fact that
you cannot park outside work hours.View Response
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Ofo who made big promises but turned out to be extremely unreliable.
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307. More showers and lockers for commuting by running View Response
308. Rail ticket salary sacrifice would be of interest View Response
309.I`m happy to walk to and from work everyday. It`s good for my health. Very rarely, when I can`t
walk (for various reasons), I take the bus.View Response
310.I would prefer to cycle to work, but the limited windows for the Cycle to Work scheme is making
this difficult.View Response
311.
I would prefer to drive and park at work if there was adequae parking facilities available on
campus. The lack of spaces mean that at the time I would arrive for work there would be very few
to no spaces available. If my department allowed more flexible working this would be alleviated.
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312.
I have registered on the car share site for over 7 years but have not found a match.
My journey door to door varies from 1 hour 05 mins - 1 hour 30 mins
I find the commute really tiring but public transport alternatives are slower, less reliable and more
costly. Recent changes to train timetables have made this even more difficult and have reduced the
number of connections available.
I also have to set off early around 6.45 - 6.50 to stand any chance of finding a place to park in either
in the University Car Park on free parking in the nearby area. Free parking is preferable as paying
adds considerably to my commuting cost.
I've tried park & ride (tram) but this took me much longer and ended up costing me more money.
I have been registered on the car share site for many years but nobody is doing the same journey
and times as me. I don't want to travel out of my way to pick someone up as this would make my
commute longer and more difficult. I would be prefer to do a a couple of journeys a week on care
share rather than all the time for flexibility.
If I was able to work from home more often this would help my work/life balance
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313.
Occasionally I have to come in to work late or on weekends. At thee times I prefer to drive for
safety/speed but am unable to park in the University car parks even though they are empty - it
would be good to be able to obtain an out of hours parking permit.
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314.
of public transport). If I go to the gym before of after work I have to consider mode of transport
due to the frequency of service and amount of luggage with me for the day. If I go to the gym
before work and used public transport, I have to start my commute at 5.30am, and then undertake
a full day at work, then have to try an negotiate public transport with a gym bag and laptop bag. If I
go after, again the services are less frequent and does not afford a work life balance and I have to
take a lot of luggage with me.
Also, when deciding how to get to work, I have to consider that if I am working after 6pm then bus
timetables become less frequent - meaning that commute times become even longer (e.g. when I
am scheduled to work until 7pm, my next bus available is 8.10pm - I will not be home by nearly
9pm), this does not assist in maintaining a work life balance.
At the first sign of bad weather (snow), the buses (we have ONE service that provides to my village)
stop running - this pushes me to find an alternative and that alternative is usually the car. But you
don't find out the buses aren't running until after 7am - which by that point I've had to ring the
company as Travel South Yorkshire don't publish/send out updates until after this time as my
commute starts before then.
Another regular occurrence on the service I use (apart from the inability to run on time at most
parts of the day) is that they put on 30 seater buses in rush hour - this is the only service that runs
through my village - but also advertises as a short ride for those in Handsworth. The bus fills up
with people who alight at the first stop - and yet people who only have this service are turned away
because it's full. This is not a new problem, it's always been a problem on any public transport. On
top of this, they have old buses cause travel sickness due to heat/smell. The buses are also really
dirty, which adds to the smell.
There is one express service, which runs once a day. That's it - so then you are limited to when you
can work if you want this express service. They often 'forget' to turn up if it is the first day of school
holidays as the bus is used on a school run before. The company doesn't take complaints seriously,
on numerous occasions I've been left ringing the bus company asking if the bus is running as it just
doesn't turn up, or is 15 minutes late, or has broken down etc.
The alternative to the bus is the tram, but this is at the end of a 1 mile walk - which is not always
possible. Also, the location of the the tram stop (as it is next to an underpass, pub and dyke) does
not make it appealing as a female, walking alone in the dark (with an obvious laptop rucksack). If
it's raining, this walk before work often means that I'll be in wet clothes all day - not to mention
risking water damage to equipment. Then in the summer it's constant rail replacement works
which again, leaves a long commute as you have to take a tram, then get on a bus, then back on to
the tram...and then walk a mile home. That leaves you getting back on the bus - which in summer
is full of people avoiding the tram replacement works.
Last summer on public transport caused physical sickness, the buses blow heat from the engine
into the bus, they can't turn this off. The tram doesn't have air conditioning - which again left
journeys which made me physically sick due to extreme heat.
I've also noticed that I take a lot less days off sick when I travel by car as opposed to public
transport.
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315.
Public transport is far too expensive and totally unreliable, I can spend 45 minutes stood at a bus
stop in S8 waiting for a bus then four turn up at once and I'm late for work.
Even with University discounts public transport is far too costly and I cannot justify that money to
be spent on a unreliable, uncomfortable service that makes me late for work. It is more cost
effective for me to use a car and much more convenient, until services improve drastically people
will not use them.
Cycling is dangerous, most drivers have little respect for cyclists and the cycle to work scheme
offered by the University is so expensive and in comparison to my partners cycle to work scheme
the costs are immense. It is essentially the same as leasing a car, which I already do for a similar
monthly cost.
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316.
Given the urgency of climate change I think we should be doing everything we possibly can as an
institution, and one of the main employers in the city, to discourage people from driving to and
from work.
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317.There is no public transport in existence that comes close to the convenience comfort cost and
safety of traveling in a private car.View Response
318.I started to use public transport as parking at the University became more difficult but now use it
because it's easy (as I live on a direct bus route)View Response
319. Bus / tram fares in Sheffield are expensive View Response
320.Availability of interest-free loans for Season Tickets, and/or subsidised transport on the wider rail
network would make a huge difference to the commuting experience.View Response
321.
Sometimes trying to find a space to park can be difficult and time consuming visiting the various
car parks around campus, this is especially the case when my arrival at work is later (9.15 onwards)
which is due to child care needs. Would it be possible for a car park app that would give updates
on where spaces were across campus.
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change.
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323.
I take the bus and or tram occasionally when my car is in the Garage and there are a few issues
that put me off. The frequency of buses from Sheffield is poor. Busses only travel from the bus
station, meaning that you have to get two busses, which depending on timings could be run by two
different providers, so multi-trip savings don't work, making it expensive. The tram stop is 30
minutes walk away from work, so it is impractical unless you have a lot of time and the weather is
good. The main issue is convenience, in a car it can take anything from 25 - 40 minutes, twice a day,
depending on traffic. Using public transport it is always in excess of 1 hour per journey regardless.
Cycling would probably take the same amount of time as getting the bus, but at least there is a
physical benefit from it. Unfortunately it involves a lot of cycling on the road during rush hour
which is unappealing give the state of the roads, lack of cycle lanes and general level driving.
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324.Living in Doncaster and commuting to Sheffield would be 4 hours of commuting each day that isn't
feesible when its just 1 hour of driving.View Response
325.
Staff and students all have U cards. A travel pass could be integrated into data stored on them. For
staff, this could be included as part of the Deal.
There could be a shuttle bus which runs from the AMRC to the University at regular times, rather
than relying on public transport. On occasion when I didn't need my car at work, I would be happy
to get the tram to the university and switch to a shuttle bus to get to the AMRC, but in reality, the
time taken would be longer than me using my car to get to work and would be a disadvantage.
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326.
I would love to take the train more when travelling to Europe for work but don't feel like I can
justify the extra time or more the expense. Could there be a travel grant to apply to to help cover
the cost difference if there's a significant carbon emission saving?
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327.THE BUSES ARE ALWAYS MISSING YOU CAN BE WAITING UP 1 HOUR FOR A BUS THAT SHOULD BE
EVERY 10 MINSView Response
328.Surprised you have not asked about experience of actually travelling to work via car. There is a
MAJOR issue at the moment with a severe lack of parking spaces!View Response
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Appendix I Carbon Assessment Calculations
STAFF 8306 225 Days Vehicle Type Total Total / 2
8988420.96 724366.3
Mode 2019 All Staff ModeAverage Daily One-Way
Distance Per Person (km)
Average Daily Two-Way
Distance Per Person (km)
Average Annual Distance Per
Person (km)
Average Annual Distance (Total by
Mode)Total kg CO2e Vehicle Type No. of Responses % of Respondents
Defra
ClassCar Alone Car Share Car Alone Car Share
Walk 28% 2326 Walk 2.37 4.74 1066.5 2480337.7 0.0 Petrol – Less than 1.4 litre 88 31% Small 2824932.3 227658 434220 34993
Bicycle 8% 664 Bicycle 11.49 22.98 5170.5 3435693.8 0.0 Petrol – 1.4 to 2.0 litre 75 27% Medium 2407612.8 194026.7 462936 37307
Bus 12% 997 Bus 6.52 13.04 2934.0 2924376.5 353147.7 Petrol – more than 2.0 litre 7 3% Large 224710.5 18109.16 47070 3793
Train 5% 415 Train 8.15 16.3 3667.5 1523112.8 62676.1 Diesel – Less than 1.7 litre 45 16% Small 1444567.7 116416 205244 16540
Supertram 9% 748 Supertram 15.3 30.6 6885.0 5146812.9 180550.2 Diesel – 1.7 to 2.0 litre 38 14% Medium 1219857.1 98306.85 208120 16772
Park and Ride (Supertram) 3% 249 Park and Ride (Supertram) 12.57 25.14 5656.5 1409486.7 0.0 Diesel – more than 2.0 litre 19 7% Large 609928.6 49153.42 127762 10296
Park and Ride (Bus) 0% 0 Park and Ride (Bus) 14.86 29.72 6687.0 0.0 0.1 Hybrid Car 8 3% 256812.0 20696.18 27980 2255
Car Alone 24% 1993 Car (alone) 10.02 20.04 4509.0 8988421.0 1513331.6 Electric 0 0% 0.0 0 0 0
Car Share 6% 498 Car Share (driver or passenger) 6.46 12.92 2907.0 1448732.5 121957.6 Total 280 100% 8988421.0 724366.3 1513332 121958
Motorbike/Scooter 1% 83 Motorbike/Scooter 15.23 30.46 6853.5 569251.7 65754.3
Taxi 0% 0 Taxi 13.21 26.42 5944.5 0.0 0.0
Other 4% 332 Varies day to day 9.38 18.76 4221.0 83.1
Varies day to day 1% 83 *Based on 225 days 2297417.7
Work from home 0% 0
STUDENTS 28849 150 Days Total Total / 2
5417842.2 1254932
Mode of Travel 2019All
StudentsMode
Average Daily Distance Per
Person (km)
Average Daily Two-Way
Distance Per Person (km)
Average Annual Distance Per
Person (km)
Average Annual Distance (Total by
Mode)Total kg CO2e Vehicle Type No. of Responses % of Respondents
Defra
ClassCar Alone Car Share Car Alone Car Share
Walk 73% 21059.77 Walk 1.5 3 450.0 9476896.5 0.0 Petrol – Less than 1.4 litre 6 60% Small 3250705.3 752958.9 499666 115737
Bicycle 7% 2019.43 Bicycle 1.7 3.4 510.0 1029909.3 0.0 Petrol – 1.4 to 2.0 litre 4 40% Medium 2167136.9 501972.6 416697 96519
Bus 7% 2019.43 Bus 16.8 12 1800.0 3634974.0 438959.5 Petrol – more than 2.0 litre 0 0% Large 0.0 0 0 0
Train 3% 865.47 Train 65.9 68 10200.0 8827794.0 363263.7 Diesel – Less than 1.7 litre 0 0% Small 0.0 0 0 0
Supertram 1% 288.49 Supertram 7 14 2100.0 605829.0 21252.5 Diesel – 1.7 to 2.0 litre 0 0% Medium 0.0 0 0 0
Car Alone 4% 1153.96 Car Alone 11.7 31.3 4695.0 5417842.2 916363.0 Diesel – more than 2.0 litre 0 0% Large 0.0 0 0 0
Car Share 2% 576.98 Car Share 9.4 29 4350.0 2509863.0 212256.6 Hybrid Car 0 0% 0.0 0 0 0
Other 3% 865.47 Other 36.8 73.6 11040.0 9554788.8 Electric 0 0% 0.0 0 0 0
*Based on 150 days 1952095.3 Total 10 100% 5417842.2 1254932 916363 212257
