15% Survey on Smart Commuting. Factsheet: University of Twente. 435 out of invited employees. This is a response rate of

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1 Survey on Smart Commuting Factsheet: University of Twente Tiago Fioreze, University of Twente - 27 October out of invited employees. This is a response rate of SURVEY ON SMART COMMUTING UNIVERSITY OF TWENTE 1

2 About your current travel behaviour Which mode of transport do you use at least once a week for the main part of your journey to the university? All respondents could select multiple modes of transport University of Twente (n=435) employers (n=1.367) % 68% Bicycle Car Train Bus Walk How far is your journey to the university? University of Twente employers Average commuting distance (Km) By bike By car By bike By car Average commuting distance (Km) SURVEY ON SMART COMMUTING UNIVERSITY OF TWENTE 2

3 What are your main reasons for cycling or walking to the university? (n=281) All respondents who cycle at least once a week to the university could select a maximum of 3 reasons Cycling / walking makes me feel healthier / fitter 79% Cycling / walking is environmentally friendly Cheapest mode of transport Most convenient / comfortable mode of transport Shorter journey time than other modes available I do not have access to a car I have no trouble finding a place to park my bike at the UT I need to do other activities somewhere else during the day Adequate bicycle facilities (cyclist showers, clothes lockers, bike parking) 4 39% 35% % % 68% 9 What are your main reasons for driving to the university? (n=167) All respondents who drive at least once a week to the university could select a maximum of 3 reasons Shorter journey time than other modes available Unpleasant weather conditions (wind, rain) I need to do other activities somewhere else during the day % Travel distance is too far to walk or cycle Most convenient / comfortable mode of transport I need to carry many things with me % There is plenty of parking spaces at the UT I am used to drive and I am not willing to change that Parking is free at the UT 5% % 6 SURVEY ON SMART COMMUTING UNIVERSITY OF TWENTE 3

4 How often do you cycle to the university? University of Twente (n=435) Never Sometimes Always employers (n=1.367) Never Sometimes Always Margin of error: ± Margin of error: ± How often do you cycle to the university under the following weather conditions? (University of Twente's margin of error: ±, employers' margin of error: ± ) Only respondents who cycle at least once a week to the university have answered this question Daylight, temperature just above 0 C and it is rainy University of Twente (n=267) employers (n=882) Never Seldom Sometimes Often Always Daylight, temperature just above 0 C and it is sunny University of Twente (n=267) employers (n=882) 1 6 Never Seldom Sometimes Often Always SURVEY ON SMART COMMUTING UNIVERSITY OF TWENTE 4

5 Daylight, temperature just above 0 C and it is windy University of Twente (n=267) 5% 6 employers (n=882) 5% 55% Never Seldom Sometimes Often Always Darkness, temperature just above 0 C and it is clear night sky University of Twente (n=267) 9% 1 6 employers (n=882) 5% 5 Never Seldom Sometimes Often Always Daylight, temperature around 15 C and it is sunny University of Twente (n=267) 5% 7 employers (n=882) 9% 2 6 Never Seldom Sometimes Often Always Daylight, temperature around 15 C and it is rainy University of Twente (n=267) 5% 2 4 employers (n=882) 2 4 Never Seldom Sometimes Often Always SURVEY ON SMART COMMUTING UNIVERSITY OF TWENTE 5

6 What is your normal door-to-door travel time to the university? All respondents could select a maximum of 1 answer option University of Twente (n=435) employers (n=1.367) 5 38% % % -1 Less than 5 minutes 5-15 minutes minutes minutes minutes More than 60 minutes Which of the following statements are the most important for your mode choice when you travel to the university? All respondents could rank a maximum of 3 statements in descending order of importance University of Twente (n=435) employers (n=1.362) 1 9% Margin of error: ± I want to save travel time I want to travel conveniently I want to save costs I want to travel safely Margin of error: ± I want to feel healthy I want to feel relaxed I want to behave in an environmentally friendly way I want to feel stimulated by my friends and / or family SURVEY ON SMART COMMUTING UNIVERSITY OF TWENTE 6

7 Your opinion about sustainable modes of transport What are your reasons for not using public transport to travel to the university? (n=365) Only respondents who not always use public transport to travel to the university could select a maximum of 3 reasons Journey time too long compared to other modes 8 The cost of public transport fares is too high Too many transfers to complete my journey to/from the university Poor reliability / frequency of public transport services Overcrowding on buses and/or trains No public transport service available where I travel from I am not the kind of person to use public transport Due to health / mobility issues Less flexibel % 8% % 68% 9 Which of the following measures would most encourage you to travel to the university by public transport? (n=428) All respondents could rank a maximum of 3 measures in descending order of importance 3 (measures ranked in descending order of importance) 1 None / Not interested More express bus services to the university Financial or other types of incentives for public transport commuters Higher frequency of bus and trains services Intercity train stops at Enschede Kennispark station Better reliability of bus and train services Shuttle buses to the Enschede Kennispark station during rush hours More real-time information about bus and train services at the UT The introduction of parking charges for cars Margin of error: ± SURVEY ON SMART COMMUTING UNIVERSITY OF TWENTE 7

8 What are your reasons for not cycling to the university? (n=222) Only respondents who not always cycle to the university could select a maximum of 3 reasons Unpleasant weather conditions (wind, rain) 6 Travel distance is too far to cycle Journey time too long compared to other modes of transport 3 4 Insufficient bicycle facilities (cyclist showers, clothes lockers, bike parking) at the UT I am afraid my bike can be stolen / damaged I feel unsafe cycling on the streets Inadequate cycle paths Due to health / mobility issues I am not the kind of person who rides a bicycle 1 5% - 35% 5 7 Which of the following measures would most encourage you to cycle to the university? (n=427) All respondents could rank a maximum of 3 measures in descending order of importance 8% 2 (measures ranked in descending order of importance) 1 Margin of error: ± 1 Financial or other types of incentives for cyclists None / Not interested Safe cycle routes to the UT Bicycle maintenance and repair facilities available at the UT Improved parking facilities Improved changing facilities, showers and clothes lockers for cyclists The removal of abandoned bikes / bikes causing nuisance or danger Information about scenic cycle routes to the UT The introduction of parking charges for cars SURVEY ON SMART COMMUTING UNIVERSITY OF TWENTE 8

9 What are your reasons for not doing car share to the university? (n=404) Only respondents who not always carpool when travelling to the university could select a maximum of 3 reasons I have irregular arrival and/or departure times I do not know anyone to share my ride to the UT 35% 4 My journey time increases when compared to driving alone I do not own a car I am not the kind of person who does car share I need my car to do other activities during the day No formal car share scheme available Less flexibel Personal safety concerns % 38% 5 Which of the following measures would most encourage you to car share to the university? (n=427) All respondents could rank a maximum of 3 measures in descending order of importance 4 Margin of error: ± (measures ranked in descending order of importance) None / Not interested Help in finding car share partners with similar travel patterns Creation of a database of UT employees and students willing to car-share Guaranteed ride home in an emergency or if let down by car driver Financial or other types of incentives for car sharers The introduction of a car sharing scheme offered by the UT SURVEY ON SMART COMMUTING UNIVERSITY OF TWENTE 9

10 About incentives to travel to the university by bike What are your general feelings about cycling? (University of Twente's margin of error: ±, employers' margin of error: ± ) All respondents could select a maximum of 1 answer option 3 4 employers (n=1.269) 2 5 I like cycling very much I like cycling I neither like nor dislike cycling I do not like cycling I do not like cycling at all Which kind of rewarding scheme would motivate you the most to cycle to the university? Only respondents who live within 20 kilometers of the university and work at least 3 times a week at the university, could select a maximum of 1 answer option 5 University of Twente (n=290) employers (n=863) 38% 35% 3 25% 29% 28% Money In-kind gifts Personal recognition Cooperation with others Competition against others No reward for me, thanks! SURVEY ON SMART COMMUTING UNIVERSITY OF TWENTE 10

11 To what extent do you agree or disagree with the following statements: I find cycling... (University of Twente's margin of error: ±, employers' margin of error: ± ) All respondents could select a maximum of 1 answer option pleasant 9% 5 3 employers (n=1.269) 5 3 Strongly disagree Disagree Neither agree nor disagree Agree Strongly agree sweaty % employers (n=1.269) % 1 Strongly disagree Disagree Neither agree nor disagree Agree Strongly agree boring 35% 39% employers (n=1.269) 3 4 Strongly disagree Disagree Neither agree nor disagree Agree Strongly agree healthy 3 59% employers (n=1.269) 39% 58% Strongly disagree Disagree Neither agree nor disagree Agree Strongly agree SURVEY ON SMART COMMUTING UNIVERSITY OF TWENTE 11

12 exhausting employers (n=1.269) Strongly disagree Disagree Neither agree nor disagree Agree Strongly agree stressful 5 3 8% employers (n=1.269) 5 38% Strongly disagree Disagree Neither agree nor disagree Agree Strongly agree refreshing 48% 3 employers (n=1.269) 9% 5 35% Strongly disagree Disagree Neither agree nor disagree Agree Strongly agree SURVEY ON SMART COMMUTING UNIVERSITY OF TWENTE 12

13 Lastly a little bit about yourself All respondents could select a maximum of 1 answer option What is your gender? University of Twente (n=407) 6 employers (n=1.143) % Woman Man All respondents could select a maximum of 1 answer option Wat is your age range? 5 University of Twente (n=407) employers (n=1.145) 38% 4 35% 25% or younger 19 to to to to to or older SURVEY ON SMART COMMUTING UNIVERSITY OF TWENTE 13

14 What is the highest level of education you have completed? All respondents could select a maximum of 1 answer option 9 University of Twente (n=407) employers (1.145) 68% 79% 59% 45% % -2 Primary education Secondary education Bachelor's degree Master's degree Doctoral degree Which of the following statements do you find important in your daily life? I find it important All respondents could rank a maximum of 3 statements in descending order of importance University of Twente (n=407) employers (n=1.142) 1 28% 8% Margin of error: ± to have fun and enjoyment to pursue goals to be sure of myself to get recognition Margin of error: ± to do something good for the society to do things with others that things go according to plan other SURVEY ON SMART COMMUTING UNIVERSITY OF TWENTE 14

15 All respondents could select a maximum of 1 answer option What is your current living situation? 6 University of Twente (n=407) employers (n=1.144) 45% % 25% 9% 5% - I live alone I live with my parents / relatives I live with friends / housemates I live with my partner without kids at home I live with my partner and kids at home I live with my kids without a partner at home SURVEY ON SMART COMMUTING UNIVERSITY OF TWENTE 15