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Introduction Thank you for taking the time to fill out this questionnaire. Southwark Council are seeking you views on the Local Implementation Plan, which is outlined in the accompanying brochure. This questionnaire covers the main issues, policies and proposals as contained in the plan. The results of this survey will be carefully considered before the final document is produced for submission to Transport for London. We would also like to receive any additional comments that you may have. The formal consultation runs for a six week period beginning 14 November 2005. Please ensure that have received your responses no later that 23 December 2005. 1. To what extent do you agree or disagree that the council’s Local Implementation Plan objectives, detailed below, address the transport issues within Southwark? Please tick the appropriate box for each statement. Strongly agree

Tend to agree

No opinion

Tend to disagree

Strongly disagree

To improve accessibility to transport throughout the borough To promote walking, cycling and public transport as more sustainable modes of transport and improve travel choice for individuals To improve safety and personal security To promote greater integration of land use development and transport To improve the quality, efficiency and reliability of transport To improve the efficiency, reliability and safety of freight distribution To promote and improve social inclusion, economic development, education, employment and housing To improve visual amenity and the quality of the environment To reduce energy use To work with partners to progress and promote transport improvements

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If not, please explain your reasons………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….… ………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………..… ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………... 2. The Local Implementation Plan contains six priority areas that reflect how we see community expectations of the council. Please rank from 1 to 6 in terms of their benefit to the community, 1 for the most beneficial and 6 for the least beneficial. Road safety Sustainable travel Accessibility to public transport Personal safety and security Improve public realm Integration of transport and land use Do you think there are any other transport issues in Southwark that should be addressed? ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 3. We promote more sustainable modes of travel like walking, cycling and public transport, to encourage a shift from driving cars, do you agree with this? Please tick the appropriate box. Strongly agree Agree No Opinion Disagree Strongly disagree

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If not, please explain your reasons…………………………………………………………………………………………….………………………………………. ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 4. What measures do you feel are important to promote this shift away from using cars to more sustainable modes? Please tick the appropriate box for each statement. Very important Tends to be important

No opinion

Tends to be not important

Not important at all

Congestion charging Implement borough wide 20mph zones Enforce moving traffic offences Car free development Encourage car clubs and car sharing initiatives Implement green travel plans in all new developments Implementation of varied controlled parking zones Introduction of a road maintenance programme 5. Many people use a variety of modes of transport, rather than just one. We want to know what you use and what you use that mode of transport for. For each of the following modes of transport, please select the frequency in which you use it and write in the box what you mainly use it for. Please choose from the following list: • Children to school • Go to job • Part of job • Shopping • Recreation • Visiting • Go to stop/station

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Walking Bicycle Bus Tube Rail Car/Van Motorcycle/Moped

6. The following list is how we rank users in terms of importance when balancing the needs of different users on the roads in Southwark. Pedestrians (1) being the most important and private cars (7) being the least. Do you agree with this hierarchy? Please tick one box only. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7.

Pedestrians Cyclists Public transport and community transport Motorbikes and scooters Taxis Freight Vehicles Private Cars

Strongly agree Agree No Opinion Disagree Strongly disagree

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If not, please explain your reasons and show in the following squares how you would order the road users………………………………………….………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………....… …………………………………………………….………….…………………………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………….………….……………………………………………………………………………………………………………

6a. How would you order the different road users, if different from above? Please rank from 1 – 7, 1 being most important when balancing users, 7 being least important: Pedestrians Cyclists Public and community transport Motorbikes and scooters Taxis Freight Vehicles Private Cars

7. What other transport benefits are important to you when the council undertakes major projects/regeneration in the borough? Please tick the appropriate box for each. Very important Tends to be important

No opinion

Tends to be not important

Not important at all

Improved public transport infrastructure Safety and security New/improved streetscapes, better lighting, better roads Ease of cycling and walking

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8. There are a number of major schemes that are planned within the Southwark like the Cross River Tram, East London Line Extension and Thameslink 2000. These schemes will bring improved public transport in and around the borough, to areas such as Peckham and Elephant and Castle Which of the following major schemes, that we support, do you see as top priority for Southwark? Please rank 1 to 3 with 1 for the greatest importance and 3 for the lowest importance Cross River Tram East London Line Extension Thameslink 2000 Other scheme(s) (please specify)………………………………………………………….………………………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………...… 9. Do you agree that the following safety measures will improve safety in Southwark and help achieve the Mayor’s road safety targets? Very important Tends to be important

No opinion

Tends to be Not important not important at all

Introduce engineering measures including speed tables and humps, 20 mile per hour zones, traffic calming, pedestrian and cycling facilities, junction improvements. Road safety education School travel plan and safe routes to schools programme Increased enforcement Are there any additional measures that you think could be used to improve road safety and reduce casualties?…………………………………………… ……………………………………………….………………………………………………………………………………………….………………………………… ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..………

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10. Do you agree with the following measures undertaken within the borough to improve access to local areas and facilities, such as shops, schools, train stations, etc? Very important Tends to be important

No opinion

Tends to be not important

Not important at all

Provide clearer and safer access connections to facilities Improve cycling and pedestrian access Improve footway and signage Reduce street clutter Improve lighting Are there any additional measures that you think are necessary to improve access to parks and local areas? ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 11. Southwark has many travel awareness and road safety projects, publicising information across a range of subjects. Which of the following do you think are important? Very Tends to No Tends to Not important be opinion be not important important important at all Health benefits of cycling and walking Economic benefits of cycling and walking Information about public transport services ‘Walk to school’ and reducing the school car run Responsible driver/cyclist behaviour (including motorcyclists) Reducing car use to limit air and noise pollution

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Walking 12. Do you agree that walking should be the first choice of travel where appropriate in Southwark? Please tick one box only Strongly agree Agree No Opinion Disagree Strongly disagree If not, please explain your reasons…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….………. ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 13. What do you think the major benefits of walking are, if any? Very beneficial

Tends to be beneficial

No opinion

Tends to be not beneficial

Not beneficial at all

Ease of travel Health benefits Economic benefits Environmental benefits Any others?……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….………. ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

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14. From the following list, to what extent are these things important as a barrier to you walking more as a mode of transport? Very important

Tends to be important

No opinion

Tends to be not important

Not important at all

Uneven, poorly maintained or narrow footways A lack of rest locations Unattractive street environments Street clutter including obstructions Poor crossing facilities, inconveniently located crossing points or a lack of crossing facilities A lack of provision of public facilities Air and noise pollutants

Cycling 15. Are you satisfied with the number of cycling parking spaces in the borough? Too many cycle parking spaces Too few cycle parking spaces No opinion Can you identify any areas that are lacking in cycle parking locations?… ………………………………….…………………………………………………… ….…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….…………………… …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….

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16. Are you satisfied with the number of cycle ways in the borough? Too many cycle ways Too few cycle ways No opinion if you think there should be more cycle ways in the borough where should they be located? ………...……………………………..………………………… ……………………………….………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………...………………...… ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 17. How influential are the following barriers to prevent you cycling more or at all? Please tick the appropriate box for each. Very important Tends to be important

No opinion

Tends to be not important

Not important at all

Traffic conditions Road safety Personal security Lack of cycle parking facilities Availability of public transport Availability of a private vehicle Dislike of cycling Any others? ….....……………………………..…………………………………………………………………………………….…………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………...………………...…….………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

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Public transport 18. How often, on average do you use public transport? Please tick one box only. Daily 4-5 times a week 2-3 times a week Weekly A few times monthly Almost never 19. Which of the following would encourage you to use public transport more? Please rank 1 to 5 with 1 for the greatest importance and 5 for the lowest importance Reduced prices Improved times and availability Increased accessibility Improved safety and security Attractiveness Is there anything else that you think is important to encourage more use of public transport? ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

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20. How do you think bus services within the borough be improved? ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..….....… 21. What measures do you think are important in order to improve train and tube stations, if any? Very important Tends to be important

No opinion

Tends to be Not important at not important all

Improved waiting areas Improved access to the station Improved security in and around the station Improved ticket office/ticket machines Improved passenger information/announcements

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Maintaining and managing the network 22. Do you agree with the following measures being important to maintain the state of the boroughs roads? Very important

Tends to be important

No opinion

Tends to be Not not important important at all

Maintain and manage the roads in conjunction with TfL Improve and maintain borough roads and structures Improve the visual quality of our streets and public spaces Effectively manage the network of borough roads Consider and manage the impact of land use development on the boroughs roads

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23. How important do you think each of the following is in order to maintain and manage the roads in the borough? Very important

Tends to be important

No opinion

Tends to be Not not important important at all

Cleaning and sweeping Replacing/repainting street lighting columns Road resurfacing Pothole repair Cleaning drains Cleaning road signs and re-painting road markings Upgrading the general street furniture (litter bins, guard rails, seats, planters, etc.) Footway and cycleway surfacing repairs Grass cutting

Power two wheelers 24. Do you think there is sufficient powered two wheeler (scooters, motorcycles) parking in the borough? Yes No No Opinion

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If not, what locations would benefit from powered two wheeler parking? ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

Parking and enforcement 25. The Local Implementation Plan proposes reviews of the range of parking permits available, how they operate and what the charges should be. Would you support the following (please tick the appropriate box) Yes

No

No opinion

Higher charges where there is greatest demand for parking spaces Higher charges for vehicles which pollute more, and lower for more environmentally friendly vehicles Higher charges for second vehicles registered to an address

26. Around areas like shops, schools or health centres there is strong demand for short stay parking (free bays). Would you support the following? Yes

No

No opinion

Increased short stay parking close to shops, schools and health centres. Less short stay parking to encourage greater use of public transport, walking and cycling Control of short stay parking spaces through pay and display tickets to promote a high turnover of vehicles

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27. Would you like to see the following improved facilities for people with a disability? Please tick one or more box Permission for ‘blue badge’ holders to park in residents’ permit bays More dedicated bays near to facilities such as shops, post offices & health centres.

Are you a blue badge holder?

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28. It has been suggested that a number of improvements in customer’s services should be introduced. What improvements do you consider to be important? Please tick the appropriate box Very Tends to No Tends to Not important be opinion be not important important important at all More locations for obtaining permits, paying penalty charges and obtaining information More information leaflets on parking regulations and enforcement procedures More information on the internet Publication of customer service standards Publication of detailed regulations to enable you check if penalty charges have been correctly issued before considering whether to lodge an appeal Publication of an enforcement charter which explains the guidelines which are operated by Parking Attendants

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29. Do you agree or disagree with the following statements? Agree

Disagree No opinion

Parking regulations should be more rigorously enforced The overall level of enforcement is excessive The level is about right overall, but there should be stronger enforcement at particular ‘hotspots’ The level of enforcement is about right

Road safety 30. Which of the following do you think are important in helping to improve road safety targets? Very Tends to No Tends to Not important be opinion be not important important important at all Introduce engineering measures (including speed tables and humps, 20 mile per hour zones, traffic calming, pedestrian and cycling facilities, junction improvements) Road safety education School travel plan and safe routes to schools programme Enforcement

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31. Do you agree with the following measures undertaken within the borough are important to improving access to local areas and facilities, such as shops, schools, train stations, etc? Very Tends to No Tends to Not important be opinion be not important important important at all Provide clearer and safer access connections Improve cycling and pedestrian access Improve footway and signage Reduce street clutter Improve lighting Are there any additional measures that you think are necessary to improve access to parks and local areas? ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… Thank you for completing this questionnaire. We ask that you use the freepost envelope provided (if applicable) or post it back to us by 23 December 2005: Transport Planning Department FREEPOST SE1919/14 Chiltern House Portland Street London, SE17 2ES How can you find out more about the plan? If you would like to have a look at the full document, it is available for download on our website at: http://www.southwark.gov.uk/YourServices/transport/lip Reference copies are available at public libraries throughout the borough. Alternatively, you can order a compact disc or a paper copy of the plan by calling us on 020 7525 5317, or send an email to [email protected].

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