Public Transport Survey Results
The survey results are detailed below:
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Yes |
% |
No |
% |
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Is the present Express Service suitable for your needs? |
15 |
53.57 |
13 |
46.43 |
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Are the present schedules to your satisfaction? |
18 |
64.28 |
10 |
35.72 |
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Would you prefer the Express Service to route through the village? |
23 |
85.18 |
4 |
14.82 |
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Are the pick up points suitably placed? |
20 |
71.43 |
8 |
28.57 |
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Are the buses of a satisfactory standard? |
24 |
88.89 |
3 |
11.11 |
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Do you feel that fares are value for money? |
14 |
56.00 |
11 |
44.00 |
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How often do you use the service? |
Daily |
% |
Weekly |
% |
Monthly |
% |
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|
11 |
40.74 |
9 |
33.33 |
7 |
25.93 |
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Please would you indicate your destination |
Oundle |
% |
P'boro |
% |
Both |
% |
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2 |
8.00 |
13 |
52.00 |
10 |
40.00 |
28 forms were returned.
Comments were as follows:-
The main reason for people answering "no" to questions 1 and 2 is the fact
that the bus does not come through the village. However of the 23 (85.18%) that
expressed a preference for the bus to be routed through the village, 8 (34.78%)
qualified this. 2 felt that it would be unrealistic or unreasonable to request
this. 6 felt that only some buses should run through the village, namely the
0659, one in the evening and perhaps one or two on a Sunday.
Again the response to the question as to whether pick up points are suitably
placed was influenced by the wish for the bus to be routed through the village
The majority felt that the buses are of a satisfactory standard with a couple
of comments re dirty leaking windows.
The majority felt that fares are value for money. Adverse comments included a
request for cheaper fares for students (a school bus season ticket) and for
those travelling regularly on the bus i.e. to work
What improvements would you like to see?
Of the 28 responses, 12 (42.86%) did not request any improvements.
Improvements suggested included:-
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Some buses routed through the village with stops throughout.
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Better street lighting on the road from the Little Chef to the village.
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Lower fares.
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More frequent service.
Other Comments
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Safety was of concern to many both for the elderly and the youth returning
home after dark and having to walk into the village. Also having to walk with
heavy shopping.
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Particular mention was made of schoolchildren travelling to and from The
Kings School in Peterborough and having to walk back to the village.
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The services should be better advertised and timetables more readily
available.
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Litter bins should be provided and regularly emptied at the bus stops.
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In time a service to the Edith Cavell Hospital will be necessary.
March 2004
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