- Respondents are driving in the area frequently – half are driving in and around Portsmouth at least 3 days a week
- 13% ‘never’ drive around Portsmouth
Travelling around Portsmouth
Summary
How often do you drive in and around Portsmouth?
Total sample: 668
Right chart: This chart shows that
18% of respondents drive in and around Portsmouth daily
13% of respondents drive in and around Portsmouth 5-6 days a week
19% of respondents drive in and around Portsmouth 3-4 days a week
23% of respondents drive in and around Portsmouth 1-2 days a week
6% of respondents drive in and around Portsmouth once a fortnight
3% of respondents drive in and around Portsmouth once a month
4% of respondents drive in and around Portsmouth less often
13% of respondents never drive in and around Portsmouth
You told us you don’t drive in and around Portsmouth, so how do you travel in Portsmouth?
Non-drivers: 84
This chart shows that
85% of respondents who never drive in and around Portsmouth walk in Portsmouth
85% travel by bus
36% travel by taxi
25% cycle
23% travel by train
11% travel by ferry
1% travel by rental e-scooter
10% travel in Portsmouth in an other way
Why do you travel in these ways as opposed to driving?
Non drivers who use active travel (71) Non drivers who use public transport (75)
This chart shows that of non-drivers:
61% who walk or cycle and 53% of those who travel by public transport do so because they feel it is good exercise, compared to
55% who walk or cycle and 49% of those who travel by public transport do so because they feel it is better for the environment
52% who walk or cycle and 51% of those who travel by public transport do so because they can avoid parking issues
46% who walk or cycle and 44% of those who travel by public transport do so because it is cheaper than owning a car
46% who walk or cycle and 41% of those who travel by public transport do so because they feel it is good for mental wellbeing
42% who walk or cycle and 39% of those who travel by public transport do so because they feel it is less stressful
39% who walk or cycle and 45% of those who travel by public transport do so because they can’t drive/ don’t have a driving licence
34% who walk or cycle and 31% of those who travel by public transport do so because they don’t have to worry about traffic
30% who walk or cycle and 29% of those who travel by public transport do so because it’s more convenient
11% who walk or cycle and 9% of those who travel by public transport do so for other reasons
