- The largest number of respondents (31%) feel that Objective 1 ‘Delivering cleaner air’ is most important; they feel that Objective 1 will contribute to a healthier environment, improve health in the city overall, and make Portsmouth a better place for the upcoming generation
- The smallest number of respondents (20%) feel that Objective 2 ‘Prioritising walking and cycling’ is the most important
Most important objectives
Summary
Most important objectives
Base: 856
The following chart shows what objective are most important to the respondents. Respondents feel all of the objectives are of fairly equal importance. 31% of respondents selected “Objective 1: Delivering cleaner air” as the most important objective, 27% selected “Objective 3: Transforming public transport”, 22% selected “Objective 4: Supporting businesses and protecting our assets”, and 20% selected “Objective 2: prioritising walking and cycling”.
Respondents' reasons for rating each objective as most important
| Objective | Reasons | Base |
|---|---|---|
| Objective 1: Delivering cleaner air | For better health in the city To protect the younger generation For a healthier environment | 240 |
| Objective 2: Prioritising walking and cycling | If it was a priority it would encourage residents to walk and cycle more To protect the environment Would improve the safety for pedestrians and cyclists | 154 |
| Objective 3: Transforming public transport | Public transport is the only viable alternative It's poor at the moment Prioritising this would help to achieve all other objectives To see reduced costs | 210 |
| Objective 4: Supporting businesses and protecting our assets | It's important for income generation The city is defined by its assets | 159 |
Respondents' reasons for disagreeing with each objective
Base: Respondents disagreeing (154)
*Caution small base
| Objective | Reasons | Base |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Delivering clean air | Some residents need their cars The air is already clean in Portsmouth It can be achieved | 11* |
| 2. Prioritising walking and cycling | This shouldn't be a priority It's not practical for most residents | 99 |
| 3. Transforming public transport | Reduce the price of public transport Many not owned by the council Safety concerns | 35 |
| 4. Supporting businesses and protecting our assets | It's unclear what the assets are Doesn't support objective 2 | 12* |
