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Bus route and coverage comments e.g. need better links with destinations outside of city (but within a few miles), improve routes on Eastern side of the island, more cross-city routes, too much focus on city centre, service to Port Solent, Ocean Retail Park, Fratton Park, hospitals, routes 19/21 problematic, routes along the seafront, circular round the island route |
14 |
| 3 |
Make buses free, heavily subsidised or affordable e.g. free for residents, free for children, family discounts, senior pass at 60, free for everyone |
10 |
| 12 |
Bus frequency/timetable/operating hours/capacity/speed comments e.g. more direct routes, better coordination so multiple buses don't arrive simultaneously, evening operating hours, increased capacity at peak times and for school routes, vehicle size suitable to the route (hoppa style, double-deckers) |
9 |
| 13 |
Better integration within public transport e.g. one bus company with integrated ticketing and consistent pricing, linking up of different travel modes such as dovetailing timetables for ferry and bus, connect The Hard with the International Port, multi-modal tickets, link train stations and bus routes, think about wider area |
5 |
| 14 |
Information/ease of use relating to information comments e.g. Bring back Breeze app, integrated phone app with live bus info, more visible tourist information at key locations, accurate RTI at bus stops, consistent naming conventions on bus stops, ensure audio announcements are always made, better signage generally around the city, still need paper maps and timetables, re-name The Hard to Portsmouth Harbour for clarity |
5 |
| 15 |
Other bus comments e.g. drivers to be more considerate/helpful, seating and shelters at all stops, more modern and comfortable buses, better-maintained bus stops/shelters, more electric buses, free Wi-Fi on buses, speedier boarding, two-door minimum buses, anti-social behaviour measures, joined-up bus lanes, more bus lanes, wider bus lanes, priority on road layouts for buses |
4 |
| 16 |
Better bus reliability e.g. stick to the timetable, fewer cancellations |
4 |
| 17 |
Train and railway station comments e.g. toilet facilities at stations, upgrade the stations, better connections to London, Southampton and elsewhere, cheaper fares, better reliability, free shuttle from other Portsmouth stations to Portsmouth Harbour, open station at Farlington |
3 |
| 18 |
Generally positive/supportive |
3 |
| 19 |
Cycling comments e.g. safer, separate, joined-up, smooth cycle routes designed by cyclists, allow bikes on buses |
3 |
| 20 |
Actively disincentivise private motorised vehicles e.g. incremental parking permit costs, ban non-resident vehicles, extend the CAZ, introduce a congestion charge, only allow a vehicle if they have off-street parking, traffic-free zones, workplace parking levy, reduce car priority on roads, increase public parking costs, reduce parking capacity, stand up to the car lobby, vans and motorhomes to be parked off-island |
3 |
| 21 |
Build a tram system/light railway/monorail |
3 |
| 22 |
Learn from other cities e.g. London, Edinburgh, Nottingham, Milan, Berlin, Bournemouth, Malta, Basel, Manchester, Newcastle, Cardiff, Hong Kong, Luxemburg, Dublin, Paris, Stockholm |
3 |
| 23 |
Need high quality public transport to reduce car usage and congestion |
2 |
| 24 |
Anti-e-scooter/e-bike/cycling sentiment, calls for more regulation |
2 |
| 25 |
More ticket options and passes, all to be cost-effective and flexible |
2 |
| 26 |
Accessibility/safety comments e.g. better lighting, more CCTV, manned hubs/interchanges, more capacity for luggage/pushchairs/wheelchairs, disabled community transport |
2 |
| 27 |
Sceptical about implementation |
2 |
| 28 |
Taxi comments e.g. keep them out of bus lanes, allow them in bus lanes, stop Veezu monopoly, cheaper fares, locally licensed taxis only, safety measures, ticket tokens for taxis linked to bus pass, marketing taxis as part of the solution to private car usage and ownership |
2 |
| 29 |
Improve air quality/greener transport |
2 |
| 30 |
Don't demonise car drivers/cars will always be needed |
2 |
| 31 |
Generally negative/anti-Council sentiment |
1 |
| 32 |
Praise for Portsmouth's public transport and recent improvements |
1 |
| 33 |
More enforcement needed e.g. use of bus lanes, speeding, illegal/inconsiderate parking |
1 |
| 34 |
Ferry/hovercraft comments e.g. water taxis, late night Gosport ferry, cheaper fares, better links with IOW |
1 |
| 35 |
Road layout comments (other than bus lanes) |
1 |
| 36 |
Costs/funding comments |
1 |
| 37 |
Get on with it/the sooner the better |
1 |
| 38 |
Promotion/marketing comments |
1 |
| 39 |
Other active travel comments e.g. more Voi docking stations, positive about Voi, legalise private e-scooters, link with other transport modes |
1 |
| 40 |
Walking/pedestrian comments (other than anti-e-scooters etc.) e.g. covered walkways between transport links, more separated and safe walking routes |
1 |
| 41 |
Other e.g. more mass school transport needed, be bold/ambitious, leave things as they are, EV charging point comments, more/cheaper parking, revive the city centre, integrate with planning, ensure those involved in policy making or consultation collect primary evidence from users and use public transport/cycling routes themselves |
3 |
| 42 |
Na/no comment |
42 |
