- The vast majority of the sample do not currently cycle in Portsmouth, with 32% having cycled before but not anymore, and almost half (44%) never having cycled in Portsmouth before
- One in five of the sample currently cycle in Portsmouth (20%), with half of them cycling on a weekly basis (10% of total sample) and 13% cycling at least once a month
- Parents are the most likely to currently cycle (26% vs 20% total sample) followed by those with financial barriers (23%)
- Those aged 16-34 and 55+ are the most likely to have never cycled in Portsmouth before (52% and 47% respectively vs 44% total sample)
- High proportions of respondents give ‘poor/ very poor’ ratings for ‘suitable diversions when roadworks are taking place’ (52%) and the ‘safety of cycle paths’ (45%)
Frequency of cycling
Summary
Frequency of cycling in Portsmouth
Base: All with barriers to travel (621)
This chart shows that with the frequency of bicycle use in Portsmouth
5% of respondents cycle in Portsmouth daily
5% cycle in Portsmouth weekly
4% cycle in Portsmouth monthly
6% cycle in Portsmouth less than once a month
32% cycle in Portsmouth previously but do not anymore
44% have never cycled in Portsmouth before
Frequency of cycling in Portsmouth - In-depth
Base: All with barriers causing them to struggle to travel due to: Disabled/caring for someone who is disabled (298) Elderly/caring for someone who is elderly (106) Parents (192) Financial barriers (86)
| wdt_ID | Frequency of cycling | Disabled / caring for disabled (%) | Elderly / caring for elderly (%) | Parents (use a pushchair) (%) | Financial (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | At least once a week | 5 | 8 | 10 | 16 |
| 2 | At least once a month | 7 | 8 | 17 | 21 |
| 3 | Daily | 2 | 5 | 4 | 6 |
| 4 | Weekly (excluding Daily) | 3 | 3 | 6 | 10 |
| 5 | Monthly (excluding Weekly) | 2 | 0 | 7 | 5 |
| 6 | Less than once a month | 3 | 4 | 9 | 2 |
| 7 | Cycled in Portsmouth before but not anymore | 33 | 38 | 31 | 28 |
| 8 | Never cycled in Portsmouth before | 50 | 45 | 43 | 47 |
