Continue to work closely with public transport operators to deliver integrated, efficient, affordable, attractive services, providing good connections within the city and to other areas
Policy E: reasons for agreement or disagreement
Why do you agree with Policy E?
Base: All those who agree with Policy E (931)
| wdt_ID | Key themes | % |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Generally positive/supportive | 8 |
| 3 | People with disabilities or other needs should be able to travel as easily as everyone else | 7 |
| 12 | Affordability is key e.g. reduce bus pass age to 60, family tickets, young people discount, daily fare cap | 5 |
| 13 | Route limitations e.g. no direct bus to common healthcare locations, Ocean Park, Port Solent, East of city generally, Drayton, Farlington, Gosport, further afield, route 21 | 4 |
| 14 | Integration/joined up connections are key | 3 |
| 15 | High quality, integrated and affordable public transport for all | 3 |
| 16 | Make public transport the best option to increase uptake and/or drive modal shift | 3 |
| 17 | Sceptical about implementation | 3 |
| 18 | Shorter journey times/efficient travel | 2 |
| 19 | Much needed policy | 2 |
| 20 | Physical accessibility challenges e.g. lack of seating, Fratton station issues, sloped bus stops, lift at Hilsea station, ramps generally, storage for prams/luggage/wheelchairs, locally recognised certificate for mobility scooters needed | 2 |
| 21 | Reliability is key | 2 |
| 22 | Simple to use e.g. online timetables are complicated, need an Oyster-style system | 2 |
| 23 | Partnership working/fostering good relationships is key | 2 |
| 24 | Frequency is key | 1 |
| 25 | Longer operating hours needed (especially evenings) | 1 |
| 26 | Other e.g. ensure providers are performance monitored, involve the public, private ownership is problematic, employers need to be more flexible, EVs for NHS staff and severely disabled, infrastructure limitations, allow bikes on buses/trains | 3 |
| 27 | Na/no comment | 61 |
Please could you tell us why you disagree with Policy E?
Base: All those who disagree with Policy E (51)
| wdt_ID | Key themes | % |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sceptical about implementation/generally negative about the Council | 29 |
| 3 | Operators are poor/only interested in profits/would be better in public ownership | 18 |
| 12 | Policy is vague/woolly | 16 |
| 13 | Tickets are too expensive (specifically trains and Gosport ferry) | 16 |
| 14 | Public transport is poor e.g. unreliable, poor routes and timetabling | 12 |
| 15 | Should be affordable for everyone (not just those with additional needs) | 8 |
| 16 | Prefer cars | 4 |
| 17 | Trains inconvenient for the disabled e.g. not enough space for wheelchairs/mobility aids, not safe for lone travellers | 4 |
| 18 | Other e.g. encourage more cycling, bus vehicles too big for many routes, integrate Portsmouth International Port, additional train track needed, policy is contradictory (fast trains/slow trains) | 12 |
| 19 | Na/no comment | 22 |
Please could you tell us why you neither agree nor disagree with Policy E?
Base: All those who neither agree nor disagree with Policy E (130)
| wdt_ID | Key themes | % |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sceptical about implementation | 9 |
| 3 | Vague/meaningless policy wording | 7 |
| 12 | Services are poor e.g. unreliable, infrequent, lack of routes, too expensive. Disjointed | 7 |
| 13 | Anti-motorist/cars preferable mode of travel | 5 |
| 14 | Should be affordable for everyone/elderly and disabled often have free or discounted travel already | 5 |
| 15 | Difficult to achieve with private ownership structure | 4 |
| 16 | Infrastructure issues e.g. limited track capacity, Hilsea bridge | 2 |
| 17 | Co-create solutions with those with lived experience | 2 |
| 18 | Include taxis in the plans | 2 |
| 19 | Other e.g. should be doing this anyway, ASB on buses, too disabled to use public transport | 2 |
| 20 | Na/no comment | 65 |
