Opposition towards the planned improvements for Lake Road

• The top reasons for opposing ‘adding a new westbound bus lane’ are fears that changes will make things worse (46%), and that proposed changes are unnecessary (35%)
• Respondents who oppose ‘improving the existing roundabout’ mostly comment that the idea is a waste of money and unnecessary (62%). Almost a quarter of those opposing left no comment (24%)
• The top reason for opposing ‘adding dedicated cycle paths along Lake Road’ is a concern that plans will make things worse – such as congestion, traffic, and the lanes being too narrow (38%)
• Respondents who oppose ‘improving the landscaping in the area’ do so because they believe the changes are unnecessary; that the area is not used enough, or there are already of plenty green areas (61%)

An asterisk (*) indicates a very small base size, caution should be taken when interpreting the results

Base: those opposing (69)

This table shows that when respondents were asked why they oppose adding a new westbound bus lane between Lake Road roundabout and Cornmill Roundabout
46% of respondents say that the changes will make things worse
35% say that the proposed changes are unnecessary
7% offer alternative and or additional suggestions
20% make other comments

Base: those opposing (29*) | *Caution small base

This table shows that when asked why respondents oppose improving the existing roundabout to provide safer and more direct crossing facilities for people walking and cycling
62% of respondents say that the changes are unnecessary and or a waste of money while 14% of respondents make other comments

Base: those opposing (65)

This table shows that when respondents were asked why they oppose adding dedicated cycle paths along Lake Road with cycle segregation, west of the roundabout
38% of respondents have concerns that plans will make things worse
35% say that the proposed changes are unnecessary as cyclists use the road and because the changes will not solve the problem
12% give other reasons

Base: those opposing (18*) | *Caution small base

When asked why they oppose improving the landscaping in the area to make it greener and more pleasant
61% of respondents say that the changes are unnecessary
11% give other reasons