Policy C: reasons for agreement or disagreement
Why do you agree with Policy C?
Base: All those who agree with Policy C (882)
| wdt_ID | Key themes | % |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | It will encourage use of public transport/reduce car usage and congestion | 16 |
| 3 | Speeds up buses/prioritises buses | 14 |
| 12 | Generally positive/needed | 8 |
| 13 | Buses still need improving in other ways e.g. cheaper, better/integrated ticket options, more direct routes, more routes, higher frequency, longer operating hours, more space for buggies/luggage, speed up stops by having universal tap on/tap off or ticket stamping machines on the vehicle (not managed by the driver), express routes, greater capacity, P&R Southsea route | 6 |
| 14 | Makes buses more reliable e.g. can guarantee getting to work on time or attending an appointment | 5 |
| 15 | Reduces congestion and pollution | 3 |
| 16 | Issues with bus lanes e.g. roads too narrow to fit a bus lane, stop/start bus lanes, parked cars | 3 |
| 17 | Pro-cycling comments | 2 |
| 18 | Add other measures e.g. close certain parts of the city to private cars, introduce a congestion charge, higher parking permits for second cars or work vans, restrict parking one side of narrower streets so buses can get through quickly | 2 |
| 19 | Sceptical about implementation | 2 |
| 20 | Concern for motorists being adversely affected | 1 |
| 21 | Safety/pedestrian-friendly comments | 1 |
| 22 | Over-reliance on buses as the solution e.g. buses inherently slow because of frequent stops, won't have the capacity for a growing city, may as well put a tram line in if making so many road layout changes, need a non-road-based solution, lack of evidence that bus prioritisation shortens journey times very much | 1 |
| 23 | Other e.g. anti-cycling comments (3), bus lanes not to be used by taxis (1), taxis to use the bus lanes as well (1), taxis are not public transport (1), accessibility comments, don’t get rid of green space to put in bus lanes, ensure bus drivers are consulted when road layout/light sequence changes are under review, active travel will improve health outcomes, all buses to be electric, | 3 |
| 24 | Na/no comment | 49 |
Please could you tell us why you disagree with Policy C?
Base: All those who disagree with Policy C (157)
| wdt_ID | Key themes | % |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Will slow down other traffic and cause more congestion | 19 |
| 3 | Buses are not fit for purpose e.g. too slow, not convenient, unreliable, not frequent enough, not enough coverage or routes too convoluted/changed for no apparent reason | 15 |
| 12 | Buses already have a lot of priority/should not have more priority over private vehicles | 15 |
| 13 | Won't get drivers out of their cars/give people the choice to drive | 13 |
| 14 | Not enough space for more bus lanes/gates, infrastructure too congested, narrow roads | 11 |
| 15 | Other/additional modes of transport better e.g. trams, trains, cycle paths, small electric minibuses, private hire cars using bus lanes | 8 |
| 16 | Will impact parking and accessibility | 8 |
| 17 | Public transport (mainly buses mentioned) too expensive | 7 |
| 18 | Bus lanes don't work/don't speed buses up enough to justify the expense and disruption | 6 |
| 19 | Will increase pollution | 4 |
| 20 | Generally negative | 4 |
| 21 | Anti-cyclist sentiment | 3 |
| 22 | Causes disruption and roadworks making the layout changes | 2 |
| 23 | Sceptical about implementation | 2 |
| 24 | Other e.g. safety concerns, buses and bus lanes empty most of the time, will drive people out of the city, tax private vehicles, cycling facilities in offices not good enough | 8 |
| 25 | Na/no comment | 15 |
Please could you tell us why you neither agree nor disagree with Policy C?
Base: All those who neither agree nor disagree with Policy C (158)
| wdt_ID | Key themes | % |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Slows other traffic and causes congestion and pollution | 10 |
| 3 | Not enough space in most places to make these road layout changes or for double decker buses more generally | 10 |
| 12 | Sceptical about implementation | 8 |
| 13 | People will still want to/need to use cars | 7 |
| 14 | Anti-motorist policy | 4 |
| 15 | Buses need to be improved more generally e.g. reliable, cross-city links, more routes | 4 |
| 16 | Measures don't always work | 4 |
| 17 | Will cause roadworks and disruption to make the changes | 3 |
| 18 | Already enough bus lanes/existing lanes not well used | 3 |
| 19 | Speed is not the main issue for buses | 3 |
| 20 | Questions over cost and funding | 3 |
| 21 | Adjust signalling and one-way systems ahead of more bus lanes | 2 |
| 22 | Not ambitious enough e.g. ban cars from some areas of the city | 2 |
| 23 | Accessibility concerns | 1 |
| 24 | Safety concerns for cyclists and pedestrians | 1 |
| 25 | Anti-cycling sentiment | 1 |
| 26 | Affordable pricing needed | 1 |
| 27 | Other e.g. better cycling routes, allow taxis in bus lanes, heavy buses damage the roads, cost of car ownership will drive modal shift, priority only at peak times, prioritise private electric scooters | 7 |
| 28 | Na/no comment | 44 |
