travel survey report 2013

The University of Sheffield Student and Staff Travel Survey 2012 Report on Findings January, 2013

Prepared for: Darren Hardwick, The University of Sheffield Prepared by: Travel Plan Services Ltd Suite 2, Stonebridge Court 151-153 Wakefield Road Horbury Wakefield WF4 5HQ

The University of Sheffield – Travel Survey Report – January 2013

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Contents Chapter Title Page 1. INTRODUCTION .................................................................................................................. 1

Background and Context .................................................................................................... 1

2. THE UNIVERSITY AND ITS COMMITMENT TO SUSTAINABLE TRAVEL ................................ 2

Introduction ........................................................................................................................ 2

Campus Location ................................................................................................................ 2

Campus Accessibility .......................................................................................................... 2

University Travel Plan Programme ..................................................................................... 3

Travel Plan Monitoring ....................................................................................................... 3

3. SURVEY METHODOLOGY, DELIVERY AND RESPONSE RATES.............................................. 4

Overview of Methodology Adopted ................................................................................... 4

Survey Period and Response Rates .................................................................................... 4

4. SURVEY FINDINGS AND REVIEW - STUDENT ...................................................................... 6

Summary Information ........................................................................................................ 6

Home (Parental/Family Home) Location and Trips ............................................................ 9

Term Time Location .......................................................................................................... 13

Day to day travel patterns ................................................................................................ 16

Distance Based Review ..................................................................................................... 19

Car Ownership .................................................................................................................. 20

Car Drivers ........................................................................................................................ 21

Car Sharers ....................................................................................................................... 24

Public Transport Users ..................................................................................................... 27

Park and Ride .................................................................................................................... 28

Cyclists .............................................................................................................................. 29

Hospital Shuttle Service .................................................................................................... 31

Additional Comments ....................................................................................................... 31

Cross Tabulated Analysis .................................................................................................. 32

Gender .............................................................................................................................. 32

Year of Study Assessment ................................................................................................ 35

Accommodation Assessment ........................................................................................... 36

5. SURVEY FINDINGS AND REVIEW – STAFF ......................................................................... 38

Summary Information ...................................................................................................... 38

Home Location and Distance Summary Assessment ....................................................... 41

Day to Day Travel Review ................................................................................................. 43

Changing Travel Patterns.................................................................................................. 46


Car Drivers ........................................................................................................................ 48

Car Sharers ....................................................................................................................... 51

Bus Commuters ................................................................................................................ 53

Train Commuters .............................................................................................................. 55

Supertram Commuters ..................................................................................................... 57

Park and Ride Users .......................................................................................................... 59

Cyclists .............................................................................................................................. 61

Motorcyclists .................................................................................................................... 63

Additional Comments and Observations ......................................................................... 63

Gender .............................................................................................................................. 64

Category of Staff ............................................................................................................... 67

6. CARBON IMPACT OF COMMUTING AT THE UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD .......................... 70

Introduction ...................................................................................................................... 70

Methodology .................................................................................................................... 70

Headline Carbon Emissions – ........................................................................................... 71

7. SUMMARY AND CONCLUSIONS ........................................................................................ 72


Appendices

Appendix A Public Transport User Comments (Students)

Appendix B Cyclist Comments (Students)

Appendix C General Comments (Students)

Appendix D Staff (Normal) Workplace Locations

Appendix E Comments from Commuters by Bus (Staff)

Appendix F Comments from Rail Commuters (Staff)

Appendix G Supertram Commuter Comments (Staff)

Appendix H Park and Ride - Commuter Comments (Staff)

Appendix I Cycling Commuter Comments (Staff)

Appendix J General Comments (Staff)

Appendix K Carbon Assessment Calculations


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1. INTRODUCTION

Background and Context

1.1 Travel Plan Services Ltd (TPS) have been commissioned to undertake a full travel survey of both

staff and students at The University of Sheffield (‘the University’) by Darren Hardwick in the

Department of Estates, who has responsibility for both car park management and also the

delivery of University’s travel plan programme.

1.2 Section Two of the report will provide a brief overview of the University and the previous travel

surveys that have been undertaken to review and monitor the effectiveness of the travel plan

programme. The report will then move on in Section Three to summarise the methodology

adopted for the survey programme.

1.3 Section Four then details the survey responses and the headline assessment of findings of both

surveys. Section Five is an assessment of the carbon impact of commuting to and from the

University and Section Six provides a summary and conclusions.


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2. THE UNIVERSITY AND ITS COMMITMENT TO SUSTAINABLE TRAVEL

Introduction

2.1 The University has a long running commitment to the promotion of sustainable travel options

aimed at encouraging and supporting travel choices amongst students, staff and visitors alike.

Whilst this report does not concern the level of accessibility or campus context, a brief summary

of context and issues has been included in this section to frame the results of the travel survey

programme.

Campus Location

2.2 The University’s main campus is located on the edge of Sheffield City Centre in an urban and

highly accessibly location as illustrated in Map 2.1

Map 2.1 – Campus Location

Campus Accessibility

2.3 The main campus, which accommodates both academic and support/professional services, is well

served by a range of public transport options (both bus and tram) and is within walking distance

of Sheffield Rail Station.

2.4 To ensure use of the available on site parking is equitable there is a robust car park management

strategy in place including proactive enforcement of parking restrictions. This ensures public


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transport or active travel modes are more cost effective and preferable for those who live in

locations suited to their use.

University Travel Plan Programme

2.5 The University, for both operational and sustainability purposes, has a long running commitment

to the promotion of sustainable travel practice. With a dedicated staff resource, formal travel

plan policy and a range of proactive measures covering car sharing, car park management,

discounted public transport and infrastructure provision for cyclists and walkers, many of the

normal barriers to sustainable travel have been addressed.

Travel Plan Monitoring

2.6 An integral part of the travel plan programme is a regular programme of monitoring to capture

data on a range of issues from overall modal split (proportion of staff and students that travel by

each mode of transport).

2.7 Table 2.1 summarise the findings of the most recent travel surveys for both staff and students

and will be used to assess the effectiveness of the programme in recent years.

Table 2.1 – Summary Modal Split Statistics

Mode Staff (2010) Student (2010)

Car Alone 25% 5%

Car Share 7% 1%

Bus 15% 12%

Cycle 9% 4%

Other Public Transport 14% 5%

Walk 24% 74%

2.8 The findings of the surveys are used to set targets for maintaining or increasing the proportion of

staff and students who travel to the campus by sustainable modes of travel.


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3. SURVEY METHODOLOGY, DELIVERY AND RESPONSE RATES

Overview of Methodology Adopted

3.1 The 2012 survey concerned itself with both student and staff travel patterns and was delivered,

as done in previous years, as an online survey. The survey focussed on a series of questions

which captured a range of information on normal and occasional commuting practices. The staff

survey concerned itself with the regular commuting practices/patterns as well as occasional

modes of travel (frequency and mode) and business travel requirements. The student survey

was more complicated as it essentially dealt with three different areas –

Home (parental/family) location and mode of travel to get to university at the start of the

academic year;

Frequency and mode of travel for return trips during the academic year to parental/family

home; and

Day to day commuting to campus requirements.

3.2 The benefit of using an online survey portal, designed and hosted by TPS, was that a greater level

of detail on specific issues could be undertaken without lengthening unnecessarily the survey

length for those who did not need to answer additional questions through filtering. Appendix A

contains a thematic map to both online surveys to illustrate the way in which questions were

filtered through the survey process.

3.3 A prize draw incentive was offered for those who completed (in full) the survey with a £50

voucher (high street retailer of choice) for each survey.

Survey Period and Response Rates

3.4 The survey was open for two weeks during December 2012 and was promoted through a range

of internal communication channels and direct correspondence from Darren Hardwick.

3.5 As will be outlined in the following section, the staff survey included a question on the

department that respondents worked within. This allowed the TPS team to provide regular

updates on response rates.

3.6 Table 3.1 summarises the total number of complete responses to the survey (excluding all those

where a respondent only partially completed the survey) and the response rate as a proportion

of all staff or students this represents.


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Table 3.1 – Response Rates

Sector Total Number of Completions Response Rate

Staff 1706 30%

Student 1461 6%

3.7 Whilst student responses as a proportion of total students is relatively low, with 1461 full

surveys, the data collected is statistically reliable due to the sample size achieved.

3.8 The following section will take each survey in turn and provide an overview of the findings, firstly

by outlining the findings of each question in turn before considering cross tabulation analysis of

travel patterns and issues.


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4. SURVEY FINDINGS AND REVIEW - STUDENT

Summary Information

4.1 The first section of the survey considered outline summary information on respondents as

follows: -

Gender –

4.2 As outlined in Table 4.1 and Chart 4.1 there were significantly more responses from females to

the survey.

Table 4.1 – Gender Split

Gender Number of Responses Percentage

Male 383 31%

Female 872 69%

Chart 4.1 – Gender Split

Year of Study –

4.3 The next area to be considered in the survey was that of study level. This was in part to assess

the willingness of students to complete the survey but was also analysed (in a later section) to

see if there are travel patterns linked to the year group of student respondents.

4.4 The results illustrate a dominance in responses from undergraduates, which is not unexpected

given the total population of students at the University. It is interesting to note however that 1st

year undergraduates made up 25% of responses. This may be due to the fact that many are new

to Sheffield and will be more interested in transport and travel issues that those with well

establish travel patterns and behaviour.

31%

69%

Male

Female


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Table 4.2 – Year of Study

Year of Study Number of Responses Percentage

1st Year Undergraduate 318 25%

2nd Year Undergraduate 240 19%

3rd Year Undergraduate 209 17%

4th Year Undergraduate 82 7%

Postgraduate (Research) 184 15%

Postgraduate (Taught) 174 14%

Other 46 4%

Chart 4.2 – Year of Study

Academic Department –

4.5 The survey then considered the academic departments to which student below as summarised in

Table and Chart 4.3. This question was included in the survey so that during the survey period

there would be additional opportunity to check response levels.

Table 4.3 – Academic Departments

Faculty Number of Responses Percentage

Arts and Humanities 256 20%

Engineering 162 13%

Medicine 206 16%

Science 253 20%

Social Sciences 307 24%

International 5 0%

Other 66 5%

25%

19% 17%

6%

15%

14%

4% 1st Year Undergraduate

2nd Year Undergraduate

3rd Year Undergraduate

4th Year Undergraduate

Postgraduate (Research)

Postgraduate (Taught)

Other


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Chart 4.3 - Academic Departments

Main location for studies

4.6 The survey then considered the main location for studies. Given the minimal number of

responses for non city centre locations (i.e. Northern General Hospital and AMRC) there was no

need to analyse these findings further.

Table 4.4 – Main Location for Studies

Faculty Number of Responses Percentage

City Centre Campus 1152 92%

AMRC – Waverley 5 0%

Northern General Hospital 9 1%

Hallamshire Hospital/Medical School 48 4%

Other 41 3%

Chart 4.4 – Main Location for Studies

20%

13%

17% 20%

25%

0% 5% Arts and Humanities

Engineering

Medicine

Science

Social Sciences

International

Other

92%

0%

1% 4%

3%

City Centre Campus

AMRC – Waverley

Northern General Hospital

Hallamshire Hospital/Medical School

Other


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Home (Parental/Family Home) Location and Trips

4.7 The survey then collated data on the home location of students when they applied to study at

the University.

Home Location Summary

4.8 Table 4.5 summarises the continental split of family home locations.

Table 4.5 – Home (family/parental) location

Location Number of Responses Percentage

UK 969 80.9%

Rest of Europe 78 6.5%

Asia 112 9.3%

Africa 5 0.4%

North America 17 1.4%

South America 12 1%

Australasia 5 0.4%

Mode of Travel – Start of Semester

4.9 Respondents were then asked to state the mode of transport they used to access the University

at the start of the academic year.

Table 4.6 – Mode of Travel for journey to Sheffield

Mode Number of Responses Percentage

Car (alone) 118 10%

Car Share (with parents/family member) 497 42%

Car Share (with other students) 15 1%

Bus/Coach 46 4%

Train 198 17%

Tram 11 1%

Plane 199 17%

Taxi 1 0%

Other 90 8%


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Chart 4.5 – Mode of Travel for journey to Sheffield

4.9.1. For UK based students the following modal split was recorded for the trip to the university

campus at the start of term.

Table 4.7 – Mode of Travel for journey to Sheffield – UK based students


Car Alone 117 13%

Car Share (with parents/family member) 491 54%

Car Share (with other students) 14 2%

Train 195 21%

Tram 8 1%

Bus/Coach 36 4%

Cycle 6 1%

N/A – already live in Sheffield 48 5%

Chart 4.6 – Mode of Travel for journey to Sheffield – UK based students

10%

42%

1% 4%

17%

1%

17%

0% 8%

Car (alone)

Car Share (with parents/family member)

Car Share (with other students)

Bus/Coach

1% 4%

13% 1%

54%

5%

21%

1%

Bike

Bus/Coach

Car Alone

Car Share with other Students

Car Share with Parents/Family

N/A - Live in Sheffield

Train


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4.10 It is not unexpected to note that car share (with parent/family) account for more than 50% of

responses; due in part to the fact that students often have to bring a significant amount of

personal possessions with them at the start of term and parents frequently want to be part of

this process.

4.10.1. The distribution of UK based applicants has been mapped against mode of travel as illustrated

below: -

Map 4.1 – Distribution (by mode of travel) of students parental/family home

Frequency of Trips to Family Home During Term –

4.11 Respondents were then asked to state the frequency with which they return to their

parental/family home during the academic year, the results of which can be found in Table 4.8

and illustrated in Chart 4.7.

Table 4.8 – Frequency of trips to parental/family home

Frequency Number of Responses Percentage

Every weekend 145 12%

Most Weekends 47 4%

Once a month 171 15%

Once every two months 273 23%

Only during term holidays 345 29%

Rarely or Never 193 16%


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Chart 4.7 - Frequency of trips to parental/family home

Mode of Travel for trips to parental/family home during term time

4.12 The final part of this element to the student survey considered the mode of travel normally used

by students when undertaking return trips to parental/family homes during term time. As

illustrated the majority of students travel home during term time using public transport (a total

of 56%) with train alone accounting for 50% of trips. It should be noted that of those that travel

by plane for trips home, over 95% of these respondents only return home at the end of term.

Table 4.9 – Mode of travel for trips to parental/family home


Car Alone 114 10%

Car Share 52 4%

Train 591 50%

Bus/Coach 64 5%

Tram 8 1%

Plane 179 15%

Taxi 1 0%

Not Applicable 119 10%

Other 47 4%

Chart 4.8 – Mode of travel for trips to parental/family home

12% 4%

15%

23%

29%

17% Every weekend

Most Weekends

Once a month

Once every two months

Only during term holidays

Rarely or Never

10% 4%

50%

6%

1%

15%

0% 10%

4% Car Alone

Car Share

Train

Bus/Coach

Tram

Plane

Taxi

Not Applicable


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Term Time Location

4.13 The next part of the student survey concentrated on the type and location of respondents homes

during the academic year.

Accommodation Types –

4.14 Firstly respondents we asked to confirm the type of term time accommodation they stayed in.

This data was then in due course analysed to identify differences in travel patterns based on

accommodation.

Table 4.10 – Accommodation Type

Mode Number of Responses

Percentage

University owned student accommodation 324 27%

Private sector student accommodation 232 19%

Shared student house 376 31%

Parental/Family Home 120 10%

Other 152 13%

Chart 4.9 – Accommodation Type

27%

19% 31%

10%

13%

University owned student accommodation

Private sector student accommodation

Shared student house

Parental/Family Home

Other


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Accommodation locations

4.15 The general distribution of term time locations is illustrated in the following maps. Whilst there

is clearly a concentration in the Sheffield area it is also interesting to note the extent to which

students come to the University and the opportunity to further encourage car sharing that comes

with such a distribution.

Map 4.2 – Student Locations (North of England)

Map 4.3 – Student Locations (South Yorkshire)


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Map 4.4 – Student Distribution (Sheffield)


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Day to day travel patterns

4.16 The following section summarises the most important information collected through the travel

plan process – that relating to the day to day travel patterns of students.

Overall Modal Split (for those living off Campus)

4.17 The first, and headline data, relates to the normal mode of transport used by students.

Table 4.11 – Main Mode of Transport

Mode Number of Responses Percentage Change on 2010 Survey (as proportion of all

responses)

Car Alone 43 4% -1%

Car Share 15 1% 0%

Bus 94 8% -4%

Bicycle 51 4% 0%

Train 42 4%

+1% Supertram 27 2%

Park and Ride 4 0%

Walk 870 76% +4%

Chart 4.10 – Main Mode of Transport

4.18 The significant increase in walking is worthy of note, where it would seem an increasing number

of students who previously travelled to the campus by bus now walk. This is especially

encouraging given the fact that the survey was undertaken during December when weather

conditions are not conducive to active modes of travel.

4% 1%

8% 5% 4%

2%

0%

76%

Car Alone

Car Share

Bus

Bicycle

Train

Supertram

Park and Ride (Supertram)

Walk


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Distribution of home (term time) location by mode of travel –

4.19 The distribution of students term time addresses in relation to their mode of travel is illustrated

in the following maps.

Map 4.5 – Home Location by Mode of Travel (North of England)

Map 4.6 – Home Location by Mode of Travel (Regional)


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Map 4.7 – Home Location by Mode of Travel (Sheffield)


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Distance Based Review

4.20 In addition to outlining the spread of home (term time) locations by mode of transport the

following table and chart illustrates the average journey length by each mode. This has been

used for the carbon assessment but also illustrates the extent to which journey length directly

impacts upon travel choice.

Table 4.12 – Distance review by mode of transport

Mode Average distance per person (per day in miles)

Average distance per person (annual)*

Bicycle 4.3 645

Bus 5.2 784

Car (alone) 28.5 4281

Car Share 7.5 1131

Park and Ride 27.5 4125

Tram 8.8 1314

Train 70.2 10524

Walk 2.5 369

* Based on average 150 days attendance per annum.

Chart 4.11 – Distance review by mode of transport

4.21 The extent to which train travel is significantly higher than other modes of transport is quite

normal; representing a travel distance from home of 35 miles. This would indicate that the train

is the preferred mode of travel for those commuting from other urban centres in the region.

0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

Bicycle Bus Car (alone)

Car Share Park and Ride

Tram Train Walk


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Car Ownership

4.22 Regardless of regular mode of travel, all students were asked about their car ownership status.

This was to capture information on students who bring cars to Sheffield with them whilst not

using them as a normal mode of transport on a day to day basis.

Table 4.13 – Car ownership/access levels

Number of Responses Percentage

Students with access to a car 440 38%

Students with no access to a car 731 62%

4.23 It is interesting to note that some 38% of student respondents brought a car to Sheffield yet only

5% (including car sharers) of respondents use their car as their normal mode of travel to campus.

Those with access to a car where therefore asked to state where they normally parked their car.

Table 4.14 – Locations used by students to park cars overnight

Number of Responses

Percentage

At parents/family home 266 59%

On street 111 25%

Car park/drive at private student accommodation 27 6%

University Car Park (Endcliffe Village) 6 1%

Other 40 9%

Chart 4.12 – Locations used by students to park cars overnight

59% 25%

6% 1%

9%

At parents/family home

On street

Car park/drive at private student accommodation

University Car Park (Endcliffe Village)

Other


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Car Drivers

4.24 The following section will outline the results of the questions asked to those who normally travel

to the campus by car (alone).

4.25 Car drivers first were asked to select from a list of options the reasons why they normally travel

by car. Respondents were invited to select up to three options therein the percentage displayed

relates to the proportion of all car drivers that selected that option.

Table 4.15 – Justification for travelling by car.

Reason Number of responses Percentage of all car drivers

Length of journey 28 65%

Reliability of journey time 15 35%

Flexibility 18 42%

Personal choice 7 16%

No practical alternative 17 40%

No public transport option 5 12%

Childcare issues 6 14%

Out of hours working/studying 10 23%

Other 7 16%

Chart 4.13– Justification for travelling by car.

4.26 It is not unexpected to discover that the most popular response related to the length of journey

incurred to access the University. As will be explored in a later section of this report to illustrate

the extent to which car drivers predominantly are those student that live within the parental

home and travel to Sheffield on a daily basis.

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5

10

15

20

25

30


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4.27 Car drivers were also asked to state where they park during the day whilst at the University, the

results of which can be found in Table 4.16 and Chart 4.14.

Table 4.16 – Car Parking used by students


University operated car park 16 37%

On street 17 40%

Private car park 6 14%

Other 4 9%

Chart 4.14 – Car parking used by students

4.28 With only 37% of students using the University car parks the demand for on street parking

amongst students is significant. It is assumed that those with University parking permits will be

those students with extenuating circumstances such as the need to work outside of normal

hours, have no public transport alternative or other personal circumstances that make public

transport unviable.

4.29 The survey then captured data on the types of cars used by students. This question was asked to

add additional accuracy to the carbon assessment but it is interesting to note the popularity of

petrol cars compared to diesel.

37%

40%

14% 9%

University operated car park

On street

Private Car Park

Other


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Table 4.17 – Car Driver – Vehicle Types

Vehicle Type Number of responses Percentage

Petrol – Less than 1.4 litre 15 35%

Petrol – 1.4 to 2.0 litre 17 40%

Petrol – more than 2.0 litre 1 2%

Diesel – Less than 1.7 litre 3 7%

Diesel – 1.7 to 2.0 litre 6 14%

Diesel – more than 2.0 litre 1 2%

4.30 Finally car drivers were asked if they would be willing to consider car sharing. It is promising to

note that 42% would consider car sharing with a further 28% possibly willing to consider it and

further promotion of the university car share scheme may well increase the current car share

level amongst students.

Table 4.18 – Willingness to Car Share

Number of responses Percentage

Yes 18 42%

No 13 30%

Possibly 12 28%

Chart 4.15 – Willingness to Car Share

42%

30%

28%

Yes

No

Possibly


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Car Sharers

4.31 The next set of questions related to those who already car share to get to the University on a day

to day basis. Firstly the number of people car sharing together was assessed and as illustrated in

the following figures, there was a wide spread of responses. It should be noted at this point that

the sample size of those who completed the question is relatively low and as such may not

represent a true reflection of all car sharing amongst the student population at the University.

Table 4.19- Number of other people car sharers travel with

Number of Car Sharers Number of responses Percentage

1 4 29%

2 1 7%

3 1 7%

4 3 21%

Varies Day to Day 5 36%

Chart 4.16 - Number of other people car sharers travel with

4.32 Students were then asked who they normally car share with. This was to assess the extent to

which car sharing has been entered into to save money (by actively seeking a similar match) and

how much is organic (i.e. due to dropping family members off at work/school). As illustrated the

majority of car sharing takes place with other students.

Table 4.20 – Car share classifications


Other students 10 71%

Members of staff 1 7%

Family members 2 14%

Friends 0 0%

Other 1 7%

29%

7%

7% 21%

36% 1

2

3

4

Varies


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Chart 4.17– Car share classifications

4.33 Car share respondents were then asked the same questions as car drivers in relation to their

parking arrangements and vehicle type (if the respondent was the car driver in the car share

arrangement) the results of which have been summarised in the following tables/charts.

Table 4.21 – Car park location (car sharers)


University operated car park 2 14%

On street 7 50%

Private Car Park 1 7%

Other 4 29%

Chart 4.18 – Car park location (car sharers)

72%

7%

14%

0%

7% Other students

Members of staff

Family members

Friends

Other

14%

50%

7%

29%

University operated car park

On street

Private Car Park

Other


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Table 4.22 - Vehicle Type Review (for use in carbon assessment)

Vehicle Type Number of responses Percentage

Petrol – Less than 1.4 litre 6 43%



Diesel – Less than 1.7 litre 0 0%

Diesel – 1.7 to 2.0 litre 1 7%

Diesel – more than 2.0 litre 0 0%

Other 5 36%


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Public Transport Users

4.34 This section of the survey concentrated on exploring the factors that would improve the

travelling experience for existing public transport users. Students were invited to select up to

three options that best described the improvements they would like to see to public transport.

The percentages stated are therefore as a proportion of all public transport users.

Table 4.23 – Areas for improvement in public transport

Response Number of responses

Percentage of all public transport

users

More seats available at peak times 77 47%

Cheaper standard fares 108 66%

Better quality of vehicle 27 17%

Improved customer service of bus drivers 20 12%

Real time information on the university website 38 23%

Smart ticketing 44 27%

Other 24 15%

Chart 4.19 – Areas for improvement in public transport

4.35 It is interesting to note that capacity and cost factors scored highest in the survey with a

relatively small proportion identifying the need to improve the quality of vehicle or customer

service.

4.36 Please refer to Appendix A for comments made by public transport users about their

issues/concerns and observations on commuting by public transport to the University.

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20

40

60

80

100

120

More seats available at peak times

Cheaper standard

fares

Better quality of

vehicle

Improved customer service of

bus drivers

Real time information

on the university website

Smart ticketing

Other


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Park and Ride

4.37 Those students who make use of a park and ride site were asked a series of question relating to

location and parking availability. Due to the very small number of respondents in this category

the findings have been summarised without recourse for an analysis.

Table 4.24 – Park and Ride site used

Location


Halfway (Tram) 2 50%

Meadowhall (Tram) 1 25%

Valley Centertainment (Tram) 1 25%

Table 4.25 – Does the site have adequate parking facilities


Yes 4 100%

No 0 0%


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Cyclists

4.38 The University has a strong commitment to promoting and encouraging cycling and has delivered

a range of benefits/services specifically targeted at students. Therefore this section first

considered the areas existing cyclists would like to see improvements before moving on to

exploring take up of existing offers/initiatives.

Table 4.26 - How should the University prioritise its efforts to improve facilities and conditions for

cyclists over the next three years?


Percentage of all cyclists

Improving shower and changing facilities 13 25%

Improving bicycle security on campus 23 45%

Improving secure and sheltered cycle parking facilities 33 65%

Organising more cycle events and promotions 8 15%

Expanding the provision of discounted low cost bikes and accessories

19 37%

Working with Sheffield City Council to improve local routes 37 73%

Other 6 12%

Chart 4.20 - How should the University prioritise its efforts to improve facilities and conditions for


4.39 It is interesting to note that 73% of existing cyclists would like to see the University work with

Sheffield City Council to improve local routes with only a small proportion requesting

improvements to shower and changing facilities. This may be in part to the fact that students do

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not tend to stay on campus all day and therefore are less inclined to want to shower and change

after the commute into the University.

Table 4.27 - Have you taken advantage of the free 1-2-1 adult cycle training available to all

students?


Yes 4 8%

No 47 92%

Table 4.28 - Have you taken advantage of the regular Dr Bike or CycleHut services?


Yes 13 25%

No 38 75%

Table 4.29 - Did you buy a bike through the refurbished bike scheme at UoS?


Yes 4 8%

No 47 92%

4.40 Cyclists were then given the opportunity to make any further comments about their commute by

bike. These can be found in Appendix B.


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Hospital Shuttle Service

4.41 Those students who indicated that they are based (for some or all of the time) at the Northern

General Hospital were then asked if they used the H1 Bus Shuttle service between the two sites.

Table 4.30 – Use of H1 Shuttle Service


Yes 100 52%

No 91 48%

Additional Comments

4.42 The last section of the student survey provided the opportunity for respondents to provide any

feedback or comments on travel and transport issues. Often this provides a detailed insight into

the true concerns and perceptions of commuters.

4.43 Appendix C contains the full, unedited, comments made by respondents.

4.44 The final section of the travel survey analysis considers some key themes to illustrate the extent

to which travel behaviour alters on the basis of key external, internal and personal

circumstances.


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Cross Tabulated Analysis

4.45 The final section of the student survey considered the impact of a range of factors on travel

behaviour.

Gender

4.46 The first factor to be considered was that of gender to assess the impact travel mode and

associated choices.

Table 4.31 - Gender Vs Modal Split

Mode of Travel Male Female All Students

Car Alone 4% 4% 4%

Car Share 1% 1% 1%

Bus 8% 8% 8%

Bicycle 7% 3% 4%

Train 3% 4% 4%

Supertram 2% 2% 2%

Walk 74% 75% 76%

Other 1% 2% 4%

Chart 4.21 – Gender Vs Modal Split

4.47 Whilst gender has a minimal impact on the travel patterns of students across the majority of

modes it is interesting to note that cycling is significantly more popular amongst male students.

Table 4.32 - Gender Vs Car Ownership Levels

Car Ownership Male Female

Yes 36% 38%

No 64% 62%

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Table 4.33 - Gender Vs justification for travelling by car

Reasons for travelling by car Male Female

Length of journey 57% 69%

Reliable journey time 36% 34%

Flexibility 50% 38%

Personal Choice 36% 7%

No practical alternative 21% 48%

No public transport option available 75% 14%

Childcare issues 14% 17%

Out of hours working/studying 14% 28%

Chart 4.22 - Gender Vs justification for travelling by car

4.48 Without undertaking an in-depth assessment of journey start/end point it is difficult to assess the

validity of individual responses to this question. It should also be noted that the figures are the

proportion of existing students who travel by car (alone) which is a relatively small proportion.

Table 4.34 - Gender Vs. Willingness to Car Share

Willingness to car share Male Female

Yes 50% 38%

No 25% 34%

Possibly 25% 28%

4.49 It is interesting to note that a significantly higher proportion of male students were willing to

consider car sharing.

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4.50 The following table/chart compares take up levels in relation to the wide range of support

available to cyclists at the University. This has been considered to further explore the possible

reasons for more males than females travelling by bicycle on a daily basis.

Table 4.35 – Gender vs cycle support take up

Cycle Training Male Female

Taken advantage of 1-2-1 Cycle Training 8% 7%

Taken advantage of fee Dr Bike/CycleHut Services 29% 22%

Bought a bike through the refurbished bike scheme 4% 11%

Chart 4.23 – Gender vs cycle support take up

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Year of Study Assessment

4.51 The following table/chart illustrates the extent to which the year of study student’s fall within has

an impact on their normal travel patterns. It is worthy of note that undergraduates (all four

years) returned a much higher level of walking and less car dependency. It may well be that this

is due in part to the working/study patterns of post graduates and the fact that many will study

from home; particularly for research postgraduates.

Table 4.36 – Year of Study Vs. Modal Split

Mode

1st Year UG

2nd Year UG

3rd Year UG

4th Year UG



Car Alone 2% 2% 2% 4% 5% 5%

Car Share 0% 0% 1% 4% 0% 2%

Bus 9% 7% 5% 1% 12% 13%

Bicycle 2% 3% 3% 5% 9% 7%

Train 2% 3% 2% 0% 7% 8%

Supertram 2% 2% 4% 1% 2% 5%

Walk 82% 82% 83% 84% 62% 57%

Other 1% 0% 1% 0% 3% 3%

Chart 4.24 – Year of Study Vs. Modal Split

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Accommodation Assessment

4.52 The final section of cross analysis on the student travel survey considers the impact that term

time accommodation has on travel patterns for the daily trip to the University.

Table 4.37 - Accommodation type vs. normal mode of travel

University owned

accommodation

Private sector student

accommodation


Parental/family home

All Students

Car Alone 0% 2% 0% 27% 4%

Car Share 0% 0% 2% 4% 1%

Bus 4% 5% 5% 20% 8%

Bicycle 4% 3% 3% 4% 4%

Train 0% 1% 0% 26% 4%

Supertram 0% 3% 1% 8% 2%

Walk 92% 86% 87% 5% 75%

Other 0% 0% 1% 6% 1%

Chart 4.25 - Accommodation type vs. normal mode of travel

4.53 It is interesting, if not unexpected, to see that those students who live at their parental/family

home have significantly higher rates of car, train and bus use. This is undoubtedly due in part to

the fact that these student’s home locations are more geographically disparate. It was also felt

that this might also be attributable to increased access to a car, particularly for those who live at

their parents house. This has been assessed in the following section.

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Table 4.38 - Accommodation type vs car ownership/access

Access to a Car

University owned

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accommodation


Parental/family home All Students

Yes 24% 29% 37% 67% 38%

No 76% 71% 63% 33% 62%

Chart 4.26 - Accommodation type vs car ownership/access

4.54 As anticipated there is a significant swing towards those with access to a car who live at the

parental/family home. It is also interesting to note that car ownership/access is higher for all

groups than the proportion of people who travel by car on a day to day basis.

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5. SURVEY FINDINGS AND REVIEW – STAFF

5.1 The following section of the survey considers the headline findings of the staff survey.

Summary Information

5.2 The first part of this considers summary information on respondents.

Gender –

5.3 Firstly the survey considered the gender balance of responses which illustrated a strong bias in

favour of female respondents.

Table 5.1 – Gender Split

Response Number of responses Percentage

Male 517 36%

Female 932 64%

Chart 5.1 – Gender Split

5.4 The survey then considered the employment types of respondents, giving three broad categories

for respondents to select from.

Table 5.2 – Staff Category

Department Number of responses Percentage

Academic 444 305

Professional Services 533 36%

Support Services 417 28%

Other 97 7%

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Chart 5.2 – Staff Category

5.5 In order to assess the extent to which workplace location impacts upon staff travel choices the

survey then invited staff to provide details of the building they are based within. These have

been summarised by geographical area in the following table and chart and a full assessment is

included within Appendix D.

Table 5.3 – Summary of Work Locations

Location Number of Responses Percentage

Main Campus 1186 83%

Hallamshire Hospital (inc. dental school etc) 179 12%

Northern General Hospital 11 1%

AMRC 27 2%

North Campus 20 2%

Student Village 9 1%

Chart 5.3 – Summary of Work Locations

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Professional Services

Support Services

Other

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5.6 The survey then considered the employment status of staff. This data was used to analyse the

impact of working arrangements on travel patterns which will be discussed later in this section of

the report.

Table 5.4 – Work Status


Full Time 1165 78%

Part Time 330 22%

Chart 5.4 – Work Status

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Home Location and Distance Summary Assessment

5.7 The survey then considered the length of commutes undertaken by each mode of transport.

Overall the average distance travelled by a member of staff for the normal commute to and from

work is 14.4 miles (total two way distance). This differs by mode as illustrated in Table and Chart

5.5.

Table 5.5 – Distance Review

Mode Average Daily Distance Per Person (miles)

Average Annual Distance Per Person*

Bicycle 8 1804

Bus 10 2339

Car Alone 25 5527

Car Share 15 3269

Park and Ride (bus) 20 4563

Park and Ride (Tram) 20 4586

Tram 8 1858

Train 68 15324

*based on an average 225 working days per year

Chart 5.5 – Distance Review

5.8 In a similar result to that recorded in the student survey the average distance travelled by train is

significantly higher than other modes; yet still represents a distance from home of 34 miles

suggesting the train is used predominantly by those travelled from other local urban centres.

5.9 To further illustrate the distribution of home postcodes compared to mode of transport please

refer to the following maps.

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Map 5.1 – Staff Home Location by Mode (North of England)

Map 5.2 – Staff Home Location by Mode (Regional)

Map 5.3 – Staff Home Location by Mode (Sheffield)


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Day to Day Travel Review

5.10 The survey then moved on to consider possibly the most important element of the survey

programme; that being the normal mode of transport used by members of staff.

Table 5.6 – Staff – Normal Mode of Transport

Mode Respondents Percentage

Car Alone 324 22%

Car Share 138 9%

Bus 201 14%

Bicycle 122 8%

Train 59 4%

Supertram 131 9%

Park and Ride 25 2%

Motorbike/Scooter 10 1%

Walk 362 24%

Other 65 4%

Varies day to day 45 3%

Chart 5.6 – Staff – Normal Mode of Transport

5.11 The results show an encouraging level of sustainable travel and a maintenance of the low levels

of car dependency achieved over recent years. The survey results have been compared to

previous years in Table 5.7.

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Table 5.7 – Modal Share Comparison

Mode 2010 2012 Difference

Car Alone 25% 22% -3%

Car Share 7% 9% +2%

Bus 15% 14% -1%

Bicycle 9% 8% -1%

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Park and Ride 2%

Motorbike/Scooter 0% 1% +1%

Walk 24% 24% 0%

Other Not Available 4%

Varies day to day Not Available 3%

5.12 The slight increase in total public transport use is positive, as is the increase in car sharing and

decrease in car (alone) travel.

5.13 The survey then considered the normal start and finish times of staff to establish if there are any

potential barriers to sustainable travel linked to working arrangements. As illustrated in Charts

5.7 and 5.8 ‘normal’ working hours dominate for the majority of staff.

Chart 5.7 - Normal Arrival Time

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Chart 5.8 - Normal Departure Time

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Changing Travel Patterns

5.14 The following questions were intended to highlight the potential reasons for people changing

their primary (normal) mode of transport in recent years in an attempt to assess the extent to

which this was down to internal or external factors.

Table 5.8 - Number of staff whose primary (normal) mode of transport has changed in the last

three years

Respondents Percentage

Yes 332 22%

No 1161 78%

5.15 Those respondents who indicated that their travel mode has changed in the last three years were

then asked to state how they previously travelled. The findings (as illustrated in Chart 5.9) show

an encouraging decrease in unsustainable travel amongst those that have changed in the last

three years and reaffirm the effectiveness of the travel plan programme. The increase in walking

and cycling is a particularly positive trend.

Chart 5.9 - Previous Modal Split Vs Current Modal Split

5.16 Staff were then asked to state if a range of factors had influenced their changing travel patterns,

both internal and external. Whilst for many staff the main driver was personal circumstances,

there was a noticeable effort amongst staff to change modes for health and fitness reasons, no

doubt illustrated in the increase in walking and cycling amongst this group.

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Table 5.9 – Factors influencing modal change

Factor Respondents Percentage of all respondents

Increased cost of parking permit 14 4%

Improvements to public transport services 4 1%

Improvements to public transport ticketing and information 1 0%

Range of discount public transport tickets 7 2%

Improvements for cyclists 7 2%

Availability of parking spaces 26 8%

Changes in personal or work circumstances 150 47%

Rising cost of fuel/car insurance 28 9%

Health and Fitness 45 14%

Safety Concerns 14 4%

Other 137 43%

Chart 5.10 – Factors influencing modal change

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Car Drivers

5.18 The survey then considered the reasons why those people who travel by car (alone) do so.

Respondents to this question were able to select up to three factors and therein the percentages

quoted represent the proportion of all car drivers that selected the option.

Table 5.10 – Reasons for travelling by car alone

Factor Respondents Percentage of all respondents

Length of journey 166 48%

Reliable journey time 134 39%

Flexibility 156 45%

Personal choice 44 13%

No practical alternative 116 34%

No public transport option 36 10%

Childcare issues 107 31%

Out of hours working/studying 46 13%

Other 82 24%

Chart 5.11 – Reasons for travelling by car alone

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5.19 Car drivers were then asked if they have a university parking permit and if not where they

normally park. It is unsurprising to note that 58% of car drivers currently hold a Category B

permit, illustrating that they have a legitimate need to travel by car due to either personal or

work related factors.

Table 5.11 – Parking Arrangements for those travelling by car (alone)


YES – I have a Cat A Permit 21 6%

YES – I have a Cat B Permit 199 58%

YES – I have a Cat C Permit 43 13%

NO – I park on street in the local area 49 14%

NO – I park in a private car park 7 2%

Other 23 7%

Chart 5.12 – Parking Arrangements for those travelling by car (alone)

5.20 Car drivers were then asked for details of their vehicle for the purpose of reporting on carbon

emissions as illustrated in Table 5.12.

Table 5.12 – Vehicle Type Assessment – Car (alone)

Car Type Respondents Percentage

Petrol – less than 1.4 litre 100 29%

Petrol – 1.4 to 2.0 litre 120 35%


Diesel – less than 1.7 litre 33 10%

Diesel – 1.7 – 2.0 litre 57 17%

Diesel – More than 2.0 litre 16 5%

Hybrid Car 5 1%

Electric Car 0 0%

Other 1 0%

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YES – I have a Cat A Permit

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5.21 The final question asked of car drivers were asked related to their willingness to consider car

sharing. Encouraging some 27% indicated they would, if a suitable car share match could be

identified and a further 36% stated they would possibly consider it.

Table 5.13 – Staff (Car Drivers) willingness to consider car sharing


Yes 91 27%

No 129 38%

Possibly 122 36%


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Car Sharers

5.22 The staff survey then collected information from existing car sharers on existing issues and travel

patterns. The first question established the number of people typically car share with. Unlike the

equivalent student result the vast majority of staff who car share currently do so with one other

person as outlined in Table 5.14 and Chart 5.13.

Table 5.14 – Car Share Partners

Number of Car Sharers Respondents Percentage

One Person 116 76%

Two People 28 18%

Three People 4 3%

Four People 2 1%

Varies day to day 2 1%

Chart 5.13 – Car Share Partners

5.23 Respondents were then asked to state who they normally car share with. With 35% of car

sharers doing so with other members of staff there is a clear indication that for many staff car

sharing is a viable alternative to coming by car alone. This may be in part due to the fact that the

majority of staff work normal office hours and therefore don’t have their car share options

reduced due to the working practices of themselves or others.

5.24 It is anticipated that within the 57% of staff who car share with family members a proportion of

trips will be to drop dependents off on the way to/from work as opposed to traditional car

sharing arrangements.

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Table 5.15 – Car Share Classifications

Car Share Partner Respondents Percentage

Other University members of staff 53 35%

Students 1 1%

Family members 86 57%

People working for other organisations in the local area

7 5%

Other 5 3%

Chart 5.14 – Car Share Classifications

5.25 Car sharers (where possible) were then asked to state their vehicle type for the purposed of

calculating the carbon emissions from this mode of transport, the results of which can be found

in Table 5.16.

Table 5.16 – Car Sharers Vehicle Classification

Car Type Respondents Percentage

Petrol – less than 1.4 litre 48 32%



Diesel – less than 1.7 litre 17 11%

Diesel – 1.7 – 2.0 litre 25 17%

Diesel – More than 2.0 litre 5 3%

Hybrid Car 0 0%

Electric Car 0 0%

Other 21 14%

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Bus Commuters

5.26 The following section considers the comments made by those respondents who currently travel

by bus. The first question dealt with their ticket choices and it is interesting to note that 30% of

respondents currently buy a single/return ticket, regardless of the fact that it is their normal

mode of transport. There was very little uptake of TravelMaster (multi operator) tickets amongst

buys uses, assumably due to the fact that most people that commute by bus do so using one

service and therefore can benefit from the reduced cost of a single operator ticket.

Table 5.17 – Bus Commuter Ticket Type Review


Percentage

First Weekly 19 9%

First Monthly 45 21%

Stagecoach Weekly 18 8%

Stagecoach Monthly 4 2%

TravelMaster Weekly 2 1%

TravelMaster 28 Day 4 2%

Optio Weekly 24 11%

Optio Monthly 0 0%

Standard Single/Return Ticket 65 30%

Other 37 17%

Chart 5.15 – Bus Commuter Ticket Type Review

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5.27 The survey then asked bus users to state what they thought could be done to improve their

commute by bus. The results, as illustrated in the following table and chart, suggest that ticket

cost and capacity are the key issues to current users.

Table 5.18 – Areas for Improvement in Bus Service Provision

Response Responses Percentage of all train commuters




Improved customer service of bus drivers 47 21%

Real time bus information on the university website 47 21%

Smart (electronic) ticketing 33 15%

Nothing 10 5%

Other 100 46%

Chart 5.17 – Areas for Improvement in Bus Service Provision

5.28 Current bus users were then given the opportunity to provide any further comments on their

journey by public transport. These are included within Appendix E.

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Train Commuters

5.29 As with bus users, those who currently commute by train were asked to indicate their choice of

ticket, the results of which can be seen in the following table and chart. Again single/return

tickets accounted was the most popular individual choice. However all National Rail period

tickets accounted for 35% when combined.

Table 5.19 – Train Commuter Ticket Type Review

Ticket Type Number of responses

Percentage

National Rail Weekly 8 13%

National Rail Monthly 12 19%

National Rail Quarterly 2 3%

National Rail Annual 4 6%


TravelMaster Monthly 8 13%

TravelMaster Annual 1 2%

RailMaster Weekly 0 0%

RailMaster Monthly 5 8%

RailMaster Annual 0 0%

Single/Return 19 30%

Other 3 5%

Chart 5.18 – Train Commuter Ticket Type Review

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5.30 When asked what factors respondents would like to see to improve their commute by train 52%

said additional seating capacity and 56% noted they would like to see cheaper standard fares.

When compared to the responses from those who travel by bus it is interesting to note that a

significantly higher proportion raised issue with vehicle standard with almost a third of rail

commuter respondents selecting this option.

Table 5.20 - Areas for Improvement in Train Service Provision

Improvement Responses Percentage of all train

commuters




Improved customer service 4 6%



Nothing 5 8%

Other 12 19%

Chart 5.19 - Areas for Improvement in Train Service Provision

5.31 Those who currently commute by train were then invited to make any further comments, the

results from which are contained within Appendix F.

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Supertram Commuters

5.32 Those respondents that travel by Supertram were asked to note their ticket choice. It is

unsurprising to note that the majority (75%) buy either a Stagecoach weekly or monthly ticket

due to the fact that most people will travel using only the Supertram network given the

distribution of tram users illustrated in the mapping earlier in this report.

Table 5.21 - Supertram Commuter Ticket Type Review

Ticket Type Number of responses

Percentage

Stagecoach Weekly 55 41%

Stagecoach Monthly 46 34%

Stagecoach Annual 0 0%


TravelMaster Monthly 1 1%

TravelMaster Annual 1 1%

Standard Single/Return 21 16%

Other 10 7%

Chart 5.20 - Supertram Commuter Ticket Type Review

5.33 When asked what improvements respondents who travel by Supertram would like to see it is

interesting to note the high proportion, some 60% of respondents, noted they would like to see

real time information at the tram stop. Given the high frequency of the tram network this is

possibly an unexpected result and may illustrate some timetable reliability issues worthy of

further investigation.

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Table 5.22 – Areas for Improvement in Supertram Service Provision

Improvement Responses Percentage of all tram

commuters




Improved customer service 4 3%


Real Time information at the tram stop 82 60%


Nothing 6 4%

Other 16 12%

Chart 5.21 – Areas for Improvement in Supertram Service Provision

5.34 Those who currently commute by Supertram were then invited to make any further comments

which have been summarised in Appendix G.

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Park and Ride Users

5.35 Whilst there were only a minimal number of respondents who indicated that they currently

travel by park and ride (P&R) the following tables and charts illustrate the P&R locations used and

the parking issues faced by staff who make use of the service.

Table 5.23 – P&R Locations Used by Staff

Location Responses Percentage

Halfway (tram) 5 20%

Meadowhall (Tram/Train/Bus) 3 12%

Malin Bridge (Tram) 3 12%

Middlewood (Tram) 4 16%

Nunnery Square (Tram) 1 4%

Valley Centertainment (Tram) 5 20%

Abbeydale/Tesco (Bus) 2 8%

Other 2 8%

Chart 5.22 – P&R Locations Used by Staff

5.36 Unlike in the case of the student survey findings, some 20% (5 respondents) noted that their

choice of P&R site had parking issues. This may be due to the time of day that staff access the

site during the peak commuting period.

5.37 The sites where respondents noted inadequate parking were Meadowhall (75% [3 responses])

and Valley Centertainment (25% [1 response]).

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Table 5.24 – Parking Capacity Issues at P&R Site

Responses Percentage

Adequate Parking 20 80%

Inadequate Parking 5 20%

5.38 Those that commute using the park and ride were then invited to make any further comments in

relation to their journey. These can be found in Appendix H.


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Cyclists

5.39 In a similar result to that witnessed with the student travel survey, the biggest area where

existing cyclists wanted to see the University focus its efforts over the coming three years was

working with Sheffield City Council to improve local routes.

Table 5.25 – How should the University prioritise its efforts to improve facilities and conditions for



Percentage of all cyclists

Improving shower and changing facilities 46 35%

Improving bike security on campus 56 42%

Improving secure and sheltered cycle parking facilities 86 65%

Organising more cycle to campus events and promotions 10 8%

Expanding the provision of discounted low cost bikes and accessories

30 23%

Working with Sheffield City Council to improve local routes 109 82%

Other 13 10%

Chart 5.24– How should the University prioritise its efforts to improve facilities and conditions for


5.40 The next questions asked of existing cyclists was the extent to which they currently take

advantage of internal support measures. The findings are illustrated in Tables 5.26 and 5.27 and

Chart 5.25.

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Table 5.26 - Proportion of respondents who have taken advantage of the free 1-2-1 adult cycle

training available to all staff


Yes 13 10%

No 120 90%

Table 5.27 – Proportion of staff that have taken advantage of the regular free Dr Bike or CycleHut

Services


Yes 55 41%

No 78 59%

Chart 5.25 – Summary of staff take up of cycle support measures

5.41 Cyclists were then invited to provide any further comments or feedback, the results of which can

be found in Appendix I.

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Motorcyclists

5.42 There was, as expected, only minimal response from motorcyclists and the only question

included within the survey was intended to capture engine information for the carbon

assessment process. This is summarised below: -

Table 5.28 – Motorcycle Assessment

Engine Size Responses Percentage

Up to 125cc 2 20%

125cc to 500cc 2 20%

More than 500cc 6 60%

Additional Comments and Observations

5.43 The last section on the staff survey provided respondents with a final opportunity to offer

comments/suggestions or to raise issues. These responses can be found in Appendix J.

5.44 The final section of the travel survey analysis considers some key themes to illustrate the extent

to which travel behaviour alters on the basis of key external, internal and personal

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Cross Tabulated Analysis

5.45 The final section of the staff travel survey analysis considers a range of factors and assesses the

extent to which they impact on travel behaviour.

Gender

5.46 Given the high proportion of female to male responses to the travel survey some analysis of

gender differences in travel behaviour and views has been captured in the following section.

Table 5.29 - Gender Vs. Mode of Travel

Male Female All Staff

Car Alone 17% 24% 22%

Car Share 9% 10% 9%

Bus 10% 16% 14%

Bicycle 14% 4% 8%

Train 5% 3% 4%

Supertram 8% 10% 9%

Park and Ride (Tram) 1% 2% 1%

Park and Ride (Bus) 0% 1% 0%

Motorbike/Scooter 1% 0% 1%

Taxi 0% 0% 0%

Walk 27% 24% 24%

Work from home 0% 0% 0%

Varies day to day 4% 3% 3%

Other 4% 4% 4%

Chart 5.26 - Gender Vs. Mode of Travel

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5.47 It is interesting to note that car use is lower amongst male members of staff compared to

women. Likewise active travel (cycling or walking) is higher amongst males and females make

more use of the bus and tram for journeys in the local area.

5.48 On the basis of this the following table summarises the differences between male and female

staff respondents when asked why they travel by car (alone).

Table 5.30 – Gender Vs Reason to Travel by Car

Reasons for travelling by car Male Female

Length of journey 51% 48%

Reliable journey time 48% 36%

Flexibility 53% 43%

Personal Choice 18% 11%

No practical alternative 37% 31%

No public transport option available 12% 10%

Childcare issues 22% 35%

Out of hours working/studying 21% 10%

Other 11% 29%

Chart 5.27 – Gender Vs Reason to Travel by Car

5.49 Whilst there are clear variations in each response category, the biggest proportionate difference

can be found in the ‘childcare issues’ response where more than 50% more females selected this

option than male respondents.

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Table 5.31 - Gender Vs. Willingness to Car Share

Willingness to car share Male Female

Yes 26% 27%

No 44% 34%

Possibly 30% 38%

5.50 With active travel more popular amongst male respondents the following summarises the extent

to which both genders take advantage of the range of options available to them.

Table 5.32 - Gender Vs. Uptake on Cycle Support Measures

Cycle Training Male Female

Taken advantage of 1-2-1 Cycle Training 6% 18%

Taken advantage of free Dr Bike/CycleHut Services 35% 52%

5.51 The high level of take up on both cycle training and Dr Bike/CycleHut services amongst female

respondents is surprising. This could however be due to the relatively small number of

responses.

Table 5.33 - Gender Vs. Cycle Supporting Measures

Male Female

Improved shower and changing facilities 35% 36%

Improved bicycle security on campus 43% 41%

Improved secure and sheltered cycle parking 68% 55%

Organising more cycle events 5% 14%

Expanding the provision of low cost bikes and accessories 23% 23%

Working with Sheffield City Council to improve local routes 81% 84%

Chart 5.28 - Gender Vs. Cycle Supporting Measures

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Category of Staff

5.52 The next factor assessed was the differences between categories of staff; both in terms of staff

type (academic, professional services and support services) and also employment basis (full and

part time).

Table 5.34 – Staff Classification Vs. Mode of Travel

Academic Professional Services Support Services

Car Alone 15% 23% 26%

Car Share 4% 11% 13%

Bus 11% 13% 16%

Bicycle 15% 5% 5%

Train 6% 4% 2%

Supertram 8% 9% 11%

Park and Ride (Tram) 0% 2% 2%

Park and Ride (Bus) 0% 0% 8%

Motorbike/Scooter 0% 1% 1%

Taxi 0% 0% 0%

Walk 31% 26% 16%

Work from home 0% 0% 0%

Varies day to day 4% 2% 2%

Other 5% 3% 6%

Chart 5.29 – Staff Classification Vs. Mode of Travel

5.53 This assessment illustrates the fact that academic staff are significantly more likely to travel by

active sustainable modes of travel (walking and cycling) compared to other staff groups with

support service staff more likely to drive and use local public transport options (bus and tram).

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5.54 One factor that could influence this is home location and the following map has been produced

to illustrate the general spread of home locations.

Map 5.4 – Staff Classification Vs. Home Location (Regional)

Map 5.5 – Staff Classification Vs. Home Location (Sheffield)

5.55 As can be seen whilst from a regional perspective (in the first map) there is little noticeable

pattern in terms of home locations, on a more local level there is a concentration of academic

staff in the Sheffield area, within easy walking/cycling distance, whereas support and

professional services staff are located more disparately which could account for the higher levels

of car use and public transport.

5.56 Furthermore in the case of respondents from ‘Support Services’ a high proportion will work shifts

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Working Practice

5.57 The last assessment considers whether there are noticeable differences in travel behaviour

between full and part time staff.

Table 5.35 – Employment Status Vs. Mode of Travel

Full Time Part Time

Car Alone 19% 32%

Car Share 10% 6%

Bus 13% 16%

Bicycle 8% 8%

Train 4% 2%

Supertram 9% 8%

Park and Ride (Tram) 1% 2%

Park and Ride (Bus) 0% 0%

Motorbike/Scooter 1% 0%

Taxi 0% 0%

Walk 27% 16%

Work from home 0% 0%

Varies day to day 3% 4%

Other 4% 6%

Chart 5.30 – Employment Status Vs. Mode of Travel

5.58 The high proportion of car use (and small proportion of walkers) amongst part time employees

may be due to the fact that many have to work outside of normal office hours when public

transport alternatives are not realistic.

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6. CARBON IMPACT OF COMMUTING AT THE UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD

Introduction

6.1 A key purpose in undertaking the 2012 Travel Survey was to capture data on the carbon impact

associated with commuting travel. This is intended to contribute towards the Environmental

Policy of the University and also be key data to report to HEFCE annually.

6.2 Whilst business travel data is often relatively easy to collate and analyse, due to the internal

processing of expenses claims and invoicing, the commute to and from work is more difficult to

assess. However the data gathered through the travel survey have been used to assess the

actual distances travelled by each mode of transport, including an assessment of vehicle type for

car drivers and car sharers, and is summarised below.

Methodology

6.3 In order to assess the carbon emissions generated by commuting traffic number of assumptions

have been made which are listed, in no particular order of importance, below: -

That the average full time student attends campus on 150 days per annum;

That the average member of staff works 225 days per annum (taking into account annual

leave, bank holidays and absence);

Response rates have been factored up to represent the full staff/student base figures;

Only the regular commute to campus for students has been considered (as per HEFCE

guidance the trip from parental/family home is not required);

The DEFRA 2011 conversion factors have been used to calculate carbon emissions;

For motorcyclists an average vehicle type has been adopted (due to the limited number that

travel by this mode it is unlikely to impact on the result);

Car share results are based on all responses with 50% reduction for conservative assessment

of car share matches;

Vehicle types for car drivers have been factored up on the basis of the results within the

travel survey.


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Headline Carbon Emissions –

6.4 The following summary table illustrates the total green house gas (GHG) emissions by mode of

transport (per annum) in line with Scope III requirements.

6.5 The full calculations can be found in Appendix K.

Grand total GHG – kg CO2e

Sector Car Alone Car Share Train Tram Bus Total

Student 2,501,097 283,812 362,565 123,845 568,583 3,839,902

Staff 1,603,596 33,466 1,130,088 132,451 461,198 3,360,799

Total 4,104,693 317,278 1,492,652 256,296 1,029,781 7,200,701

6.6 A total of 7,200,701 kg CO2e equates to 7200.7 tonnes CO2e.


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7. SUMMARY AND CONCLUSIONS

7.1 The 2012 Travel Survey was undertaken to assess the continued effectiveness of the University of

Sheffield’s Integrated Transport Policy to encourage and support travel by the most sustainable

means possible.

7.2 The survey considered the travel patterns, needs and concerns of both students and staff.

7.3 The survey illustrates that the University continues to maintain, and in fact enhance, it’s

sustainable travel patterns; returning another decrease in single car dependency for both staff

and students and illustrating the environmental, operational and business benefits of the ITS.

7.4 The survey also allowed for additional information to be gathered which has been used to

calculate the current CO2 emissions resulting from both staff and student commuting.

Appendix A Public Transport User Comments (Students)

Comments made by student public transport users

None. I catch the H1 shuttle bus to the Northern General and it's brilliant! Always on time apart from, understandably, at peak times. Friendly drivers, stops off right outside the union. Brilliant.

I am disabled, travel at peak times is very difficult due to the numbers of people trying to use the trams. There is no room for me to sit so I often have to leave uni early to avoid crowds

Bus times are very unreliable, particularly at peak times. I would travel by bus more often if more bus stops featured live bus times, as there are none that do this in Crookes

but stop outside the IC or an option to get off if traffic is at a stand still or crossing lights are at red. possibly even cheaper fare.

Journey is diabolical, I have two buses an hour, and no alternate forms of transport. Those buses are ALWAYS either late or missing entirely. The service is terrible, and the customer relations of the drivers are terrible, they are rude and bad tempered!

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BUS ROUTES AND MAPS ARE HARD TO OBTAIN AND ARE NOT CLEAR ENOUGH.

free bus link from the train station to the university.

The journey is extremely cheap (60p for a student single). I don't think I have ever seen such cheap transport. This is very good, and should be maintained.

If a Sheffield-wide student term ticket was available this would be great. You can get a term ticket for certain companies but not citywide. Also a student day ticket would be good (Sheffield day ticket is £4.30) Currently it is 60p single fare on buses but no student single fare for trams. Tram student fare would be good.

Cleaner buses that are most consistant at meeting there timetable

The bus going to my place comes after 45 mins and I have to wait for a lot, is I finish my work. As living in Endcliffe village is popular place for students, One can access the village from Fulwood Road. There should be bus service or University bus service preferably which give access to accommodation from other routes.

having to get two trains, the change over time is 50 minutes...what a faff!

the tram works always, but... transports are NOT cheap! For a family of 3 or 4 costs less to take the car!

Extortionate prices, a weekly pass costs me £25.10

The reliability of buses turning up on time, especially the 52 service is awful at peak time.

Travel from Knottingley every day for university, costs £13 a day and the trains are old, scruffy, dirty and unreliable, also only every hour which means I have to set off at 7am to start uni at 10am

It's fine, only problem is in the morning no buses come for half an hour then 3 turn up at once, sometimes this makes me late.

The ticket is so expensive. I think it is good if more discount for the university students.

The connections at Stockport to get to Sheffield from Crewe are abysmal - I alsways seem to have wait half an hour!

I travel from home using car, train and supertram.

60p student bus fare is excellent in Sheffield!

Currently there isn't a system like the London Oystercard 'Pay as you go' service, where you top up your smartcard and then deduct fares for each successive journey. This is a much better system than either paying individual costs or purchasing weekly tickets (which only allow you to travel at a reduced cost if you travel on 7 consecutive days). Some users only wish to make sporadic journeys, so 'pay as you go' is a much more economical option.

Far too expensive

The buses need to be cleaner and with better seats. The quality depends on the service, if it first, powells, etc. Sometimes buses are very dirty and obviously need to be cleaned better. Mostly the trams are fine

Quieter buses and fewer speed bumbs, they really hurt my back

In Sheffield students are ripped off for bus/tram fares. We get a discount fare, but only on some buses and also at the expense of cheap year-long tickets - other cities pay less than half for these!!

To maintain accurate timetable.

I have found that a large proportion of bus drivers are hostile or unfriendly/unhelpful towards students

There are student fares available but they are still not very cheap!

It is really expensive for me to travel by train but its my only option.

There is no bus service going straight from the villages to the Arts Tower and the front of the union. We either have to take the longer route via the 120 or walk to Manchester Road and take the 51

Like I am living at London Road and daily I need to change two buses to go to university.So, my suggestion is this that please try to move the direct buses from all the areas to the university.so the student reach to the university easily by using the less fare.Because for a student money matters a lot especially when he/she is an international student.

Rail fare is extortionate, and often delayed / cancelled

The buses are rarely on time so I normally have to wait for double the amount of time before a bus comes.

As a foreigner, my concern is the manner of bus drivers in Sheffield. They are usually polite, but I have occasionally encountered very rude drivers in the past (especially when the streets are very busy and the weather condition is poor.)

I think the tram is very overpriced, at £1.50 for just one stop! I travel 2 stops to uni this way because I live right at the bottom of a big hill and walking up to my department takes me around 20 minutes and tires me out, so the tram is convenient.

The roundabout near the IC is only easy to cross near the IC/Leavygreave road. If you are coming from Netherthorpe and want to go to the say Alfred Denny, you have to go quite a way around to find a place to cross the roundabout. This adds an extra 5/10 mins to journey times and also the crossing in front of Richard Roberts building is heavily congested.

1)I did not known when I first come here, I have to use hand to wave to the bus driver, otherwise the bus won't stop, even if I wait at bus stop.2)the bus did not show me what is next stop, so either I get off one stop late, or I follow other people get off.

The 52 bus route is excellent - great value and a very regular service. The only improvement could be using double decker buses more often during peak times.

Train and tram tickets should be cheaper.

I have been mocked by bus drivers when asking for a student fare despite showing a valid student union card - mature students do exist. I have disabilities which are not obvious. Thanks to government delaying eligibility criteria re bus passI now have to wait just over 8 years before I qualify for free travel. I intend to try to take lessons re push bike again but that scenario could be very comical/interesting however I do intend to try it again

Appendix B Cyclist Comments (Students)

Comments made by existing cyclists

Adequate secure, dry bicycle parking is top priority for me.

Didn't know there was a refurbished bike scheme!

I tried to get a refurb bike, but the queues were ridiculously long, both times. Security around campus is crap, I had my bike stolen from a specific bike parking area, no security cameras. City centre campus and no security cameras on the bike parks! - guess where the thieves are going to get their next bike from? Not happy. and £1600 worse off.

Most of my journey from my kids' school in Hunter's Bar to the Uni (though serviced by a bike lane on the street) is not very 'bike friendly'. Drivers constantly drive into the marked bike lanes and pay little attention to the fact that there is a cyclist there.

More secured cycle storage and safer cycle routes would be a good addition... Also should learn from Mexico city and let bikes on buses and trams. More people would cycle then.

Brook Hill roundabout is a nightmare. Alternative routes to avoided are needed desperately - university land surrounds much of the area. What can you do about it?

The roads here are deadly and drivers completely unaware- we really really need cycle paths down fulwood road and signs advising drivers to be aware of cyclists!

Perception of road dangers and discomfort on arriving in sweaty/wet/muddy clothing appears to dissuade peers from cycling (anecdotal evidence only!). Infrastructural provision (cycle lanes etc) poorer on north-eastern side of city (e.g. around NGH) than south and west. Having cycled in Sheffield for many years, more frequently enocounter dangerous driving incidence than previously (though again, anecdotal evidence only).

The one thing that would improve my journey the most would be some way to get past the barriers at the western entrance to Ranmoor Village so I don't have to get off and walk

Didn't know the training or Dr bike things existed

I didn't know that there was any training or free Dr Bike or Cycle Hut services

dr bike is a good thing but was avaible too late for me!

The roads in Sheffield are terrible for cycling

I work within the firth court/florey/alfred denny buildings. Many frinds and collegues cycle to work yet there are no facilities for changing or showering here at all, this would be well used by a lot of people working in these departments and probably encourage more people to cycle. The covered bicycle parking for my building (Florey walkway) has suffered a spate of attacks on the bikes parked under the walkway and I had to invest in a £60 bike lock to prevent my bike from being stolen. Along with removing the seat and lights everyday, but I still worry about the wheel being stolen even though there are two locks on the bike (this has happened to several people). I once actually came across someone about to try and steel a bike in this area in the middle of the day. As it is so obviously a target location I don't understand why more hasn't been done to prevent thefts from here.

I recently managed to get a job in Norfolk where I'm now commuting by bicycle. When I lived in Sheffield I often was asked whether the hills didn't make cycling difficult. I always replied the hills are there to stay and I don't think they make cycling difficult. What makes cycling in Sheffield difficult is the lack of awareness amongst car drivers about cyclists on the road, and the rather abysmal condition of Sheffield's road network.

University roundabout is a nightmare for any form of transport. The University should work with the council to instal cameras at every entrance onto the roundabout: I have been hit myself and have lost count of the number of cyclists I have seen get hit. Signage on roads around the University ought to warn motorists that there are a lot of cyclists in the area. Cameras should also be installed at all cycle parking locations: I had a bike stolen myself and know others who have, and bafflingly all the cameras in the area (outside the Arts Tower) point towards the cars, even though there is a barrier at the entrance/exit.

there needs to be better access for cyclists to areas of the university, especially the arts tower. crossing the busy roads is a problem, the road i take is a blue signed route but i often get beeped at and told to get on the busy pavement.

A proper route that links the different university buildings would be nice. More bike-fares (attended one and ir was sold before it even started)

I enjoy cycling and appreciate being able to store my bike (usually, if there's space) securely and in the dry under the Concourse dual carriageway overpass. I also appreciate the fact that the bike racks on campus are the 'proper' Sheffield-style racks that you can padlock the front and back of the bike to, rather than the useless front-wheel only ones you still see elsewhere. I thought handing out free hi-viz gilets was a good idea. My main priority would be more SHELTERED secure bike storage, because of the knock-on effects of keeping the bike in better condition, not having to service it so often and psychologically feeling more cared for as a cyclist.

I find the inconsistency of bike path networks, to be, confusing creating areas which are pleasant to ride in and others which are so inconsistent they are actually useless.

Normally fine, but the University Roundabout is hellish. I always use the pedestrian crossings to circumvent it.

More promoting of cycling for 1st years in student villages further out of the city. And cycling beyond university, city wide routes.

Appendix C General Comments (Students)

General Comments made by student respondents

I live in Woodseats and am based for univeristy at Claremont Crescent - it is difficult to travel to this area by public transport. The only bus from Woodseats area that stops near work is the Abbeydale Road Tesco bus which does not run late, meaning it is not an option if I want to work late some days. I would get public transport if there were links that better met my needs, however currently I often have to drive and park in hunters bar area then walk to uni from there which makes it a long journey in rush hour considering that I am only travelling within Sheffield.

The question only asked what transport I use to get TO university - walking. To get back FROM university I typically get the bus.

The trains to Liverpool are always crowded and noone ever has a seat.

Get some security cameras in firth court car park. simple.

The crossing between Chemistry and the IC is really dangerous if you are unfortunate to get there at the time students are leaving lectures. The island is no-where near large enough and the lights are not co-ordinated very well. It would be a good idea to mention this to the council. I appreciate that students can walk round via the concourse, but its longer, so they wont. Students walk even when it is not a green light as there is no space and the lights are so inconvenient and it is only a matter of time before there is a serious accident, given how busy and fast the road is. Secondly, an electronic display for when buses are coming on the stop outside the arts tower (for the 95 bus) would be really helpful since this bus is so unreliable and infrequent - many students live in Crookes and this would be really helpful to suggest to whoever is responsible for bus stops.

More train carriages between major cities at peak times is a must.

Please can we have better cycle paths!!!!!!!

I try to have a positive impact on the environment - due to several flights per year, I reduce emissions by walking/cycling and/or using public transport wherever I can.

More busses should be offering the 60p student fare for travel. Bus 70 wich is the only First Bus coming from Hunters Bar to the Uni does not offer this fare meaning that travel to the uni when I'm not cycling is very expensive (around 1.60/ day)

This may have been improved since I was there, but the service in Ranmoor during icy weather was very poor. Many people slipped over as there was very little gritting around the residential buildings, and getting down the hill towards the main road was almost impossible.

Thank you for giving me the opportunity to win in exchange for my views. =)

Questions in the survey did not give me the option to live permanantly and have family here in Sheffield

Its good how the buses do student rates but would be good if trams did cheaper student rates aswell.

I would use public transport if a suitable service was available

the H1 is amazing but, it should come more regularly every 15 minutes

In general; I used to cycle, but believe it's too dangerous, not enough good cycle routes, poor attidue of other road users and also that of other cyclists. Cylists ignoreing red lights and also having really poor lighting on thier bikes at night does not help. Public transport is unpredicatable, expensive and also impossible for me to catch a direct bus from where I live. So, walking it is! I am worried about moving further out of the city to a proper house and how I will commute in, do I tie myself to a tram/bus route? The price of a tram/bus is very expensive. Or do I brave cycling in? Car isn't an option either due to a combinationg of price and nowhere to park when I arrive.

Although I usually walk to and from university I really appreciate the 60p bus fares when travelling elsewhere in the city. I attend a class at Firth Park College and that would usually cost me a lot to go to and from, but the 60p journeys make it a lot easier. I think travel can mount up easily and it's an expense that's kept reasonable in Sheffield

If the university is re-evaluating its travel policy, it is absolutely imperative that it considers disabled students and staff. At the moment there is not enough disabled parking at university buildings. Sheffield's streets are very dangerous for many disabled people when moving around on foot or by wheelchair, especially around the university. Please take this into account when making any policy changes.

I have considered getting a bike to come to Uni on. I have not done this due to concerns regarding security of my bike and storage. In terms of security, whilst fairly safe at the student residences, at the campus and gym a number of bikes are regularly stolen. Storage at university is often limited particularly by the church and st George's, where there is often no space to

put your bike.

I strongly object to the proposal to build multi-storey parking on Durham Road car park. If you really 'are committed to minimising the environmental impact of our operations and this extends to the way in which students, staff and visitors alike travel on a day to day basis' as the preamble to this survey claims, the LAST thing you should be doing is building more parking capacity, which only makes it easier for more car drivers to avoid exploring alternative means of transport.

I come from a very rural area and so there is often no other choice but to use the car due to the long distances and the lack of public transport, yet here becasue everything is within walking didtance I will nomally walk unless the weather is bad and I will then take the bus.

It is difficult for me to get to the University by public transport as it involves taking two buses, even though it is only a two mile journey. No bus serves Burngreave Road and the university. I usually walk becuase of this. However, I do have other reasons. The first is that I want to have as small a carbon footprint on planet earth as possible. I don't drive for the same reason. However, the pedestrian experience in Sheffield is very poor. You are exposed to dangerous roads and high levels of pollution every time you go out into the city centre, especially during rush hour. The environments are dominated by roads, so there are no simple and safe routes from A to B. The quality of the environments through which you travel is low, with much rubbish and many unkempt areas. The fact that pedestrianism is a minority activity means that you are more likely to be a victim of crime or anti-social behaviour on your travels too. I think the university and city council should look at radical new. much less environmentally damaging ways to transport people around Sheffield and encourage people to enjoy and use atractive routes into the city. It is urgent that spaces around the university and further afield are made safe, pleasant and accessible areas to use at all times of the day and night. It is also vital that large organisations raise awareness about and push the agenda of sustainability, alongside planning developments and services with this aim as a top priority.

I don't have any travel issues (aside from the unreliability of the 52 bus outside of peak hours!), but this survey is completely skewed towards undergraduate students who travel home - as a PGR student who moved to Sheffield to study and lives here permanently, aside from the occasional visit to family/friends elsewhere most of the questions seemed irrelevant.

Buses should be on time More options for direct routes, loads of students living on London road (S2) are that don't have a direct bus to the university.

The survey didn't allow for options for someone who is away from the University most of the time.

The university needs to improve the way space is used for people, cars and bikes... Important places that would be perfect for students gathering and improving university life are dumpsters, parking lots or simply incredibly ugly spaces where leaves and dust accumulate. It is good to walk in Sheffield, but it would be much nicer if the university surroundings gave walkers and people a higher hierarchy

There need to be better options for students who study part time and who have not lived in a 'parental/family' home for many years. I walk to university from work but I drive to work to start with.

If just at the university I will usually walk but when placed at hospitals outside sheffield I drive with the other students on the placement - I was unsure whether your earlier question meant just travel to uni campus or placement days.

I would cycle to university as have previously used my bike as main mode of transport however cycle lanes from my end if Sheffield (hillsborough) are pretty non existence and I feel it is too dangerous to cycle along tram lines/busy roads from where I am as have found drivers to be very un-accomodating of cyclists (I say this as a driver also)

Travel to exam venues is a nightmare! (And expensive).

The concept of 'home' and 'term time' addresses don't really apply to postgrad research students.

The university needs to be more flexible with car parking arrangements for students

Buses in Sheffield are terrible unless they pass by areas with high council housing levels, this needs sorting as it is directly affecting travel to and from university!

I was surprised that this questionnaire effctively doesn't offer an option for people whose home is Sheffield. I also use Supertram from Halfway, and would like to cycle if there was a safe and segregated cycle route between Harthill and Sheffield, as well as changing facilities at my office at the Management School on Northumberland Road and my workplace (ASDA at Handsworth).

Traveling inside Sheffield by bus is not practical whatsoever. The network has obviously been designed with profit in mind as suppose as users. Not to mention the inexistant night bus (elsewhere in europ, people can back home after nights out by bus, not just by taxi). Bus lines 51 and 52 are practical and cheap, though.

I would be willing to Park and Ride into Sheffield from Meadowhall if it were made more affordable.

Sheffield's great in that you can walk everywhere. I don't own a car and never really felt the need to have one. It can be useful sometimes, for example for exams in Hillsborough, however the way the Sheffield streets are laid out seems a little roundabout at times, not to mention a lot of the parking you have to pay for, so I think the vast majority of people in Sheffield stick

to walking, and occasionally get the bus if it's really cold/they're tired/ill/etc.

Bus services from Ecclesall Road to University not very good... there was the number 80 when I started but that was withdrawn

Priced out of having a car of my own by high insurance costs. I would have a car which I would use at weekends if this were not the case.

I would us my bike more if there were better cycle lanes on the route in too uni. I do sometimes use my bike but especially around the round about near the IC its scary.

Women's bus should have sat nav.

Buses provide student discount which is rally helpful but the frequency of buses need to be increased as there are times when one has to wait for long.

I am a mature student and don't live in university term time accommodation - This survey doesn't really fit people in my situation.

Include special fares for tram tickets for students who just want to take a day trip to meadowhall, that would be very convenient

The women's night time bus seems like a really good idea - I've not felt the need to use it but it's good to know that it's there.

The crossing between the Arts Tower and the IC is rubbish, there are always too many people trying to cross so it's not safe.

The parking in the University is terrible. The cost for a category A car parking permit is diabolical. If able to get a category B pass, which is not an easy task, not only are there very little category B car parks, the ones that do exist are often closed or being used for builders/not accesible for parking. How long was the cat B car park around the arts tower closed for?! The car park for instance in North Campus is a complete joke. Nearly half the spaces were removed for a 'recycling depot' and now there is 5 year 'temporary clousre' (5 years and temporary hardly go in the same sentence). You quote wanting to accomodate those who don't travel by transit- but why should we have to be accomodated. We are staff and students of the what is supposed to be the University of the Year and the way this system is run is shocking to say the least.

I find the bus and transport service in and around Sheffield reliable and at a great price. I am a frequent bus and tram user during the week for destinations such as Meadowhall and the City Centre.

the section asking how often do I return home during term time, doesn't give me an option to say Sheffield is home.

I was mostly answering questions for my last academic year and what I expect will be the case next year, as I am not currently in Sheffield. I would say that, as I lived 15 minutes away from the University last year, it is not a bad distance to walk, but there are some slightly dodgy roads to cross.

Car Sharing is really badly organised within the university and I have never found a match, sadly...

It would have been helpful to have had more information on the bus routes to and from Endcliffe at the start of the semester

Trains are ridiculously expensive

I would like it if there was more information on the trams and buses that go outside of the main campus, and where exactly they travel to.

The disccount on the bus tickets for students in Sheffield is really useful

I think there should be more parking areas for students at university. If people are travelling by car, it is normally because they have no chance to do it quicker by public transport. Thank you.

there shuld be a free university parking space for students.

I would use my bicycle more if the road surfaces weren't so rough and damaged.

This questionnaire did not seem to have answer options for those who commute daily to Sheffield from there 'family home', which is defined as their home, and not their parent's home. Therefore, during term time I go to my family home everyday but there was no option for this answer. The frequency of my visits to my parent's home is of little relevance to my travel to and from Sheffield before and during termtime.

The questions assume we are all straight-from-school undergraduates, which we are not. I'm 32 and a research student, therefore having no terms and no "family home" anymore.

The crossing outside the chemistry building is very dangerous. The lights only change for a matter of seconds and there are so many people trying to cross that you end up in the middle of the road. It's only a matter of time until there's an accident. I think the university should work with the council to have the amount of time it gives you to cross increased.

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Please think about non-traditional students when designing questionnaires - we're more common than you think :-)

Having problems with motorbike parking which is reasonably safe around shared rented accomidation

more cycle amenities! x

I think the settings of bus stops are not reasonable.

*Normally* I walk, but if it's raining or I'm tired I will get the bus. But walking probably still outweighs the amount of times I get the bus!

Unsafe to use bycicles, or I would cycle more. Have previously been hit whilst cycling and come off my bike on tram tracks - better efforts to produce cycle routes from uni to student residental areas would be beneficial.

No good cycle routes to and from student residences (eg Broomhill and Crookes) and uni. Cycling currently dangerous in these areas - have previously been hit.

The train discounts available on sites like the Trainline and Red Spotted Hanky are the only reason I can get home as often as I do. With train prices going up as quickly as they are doing it is becoming increasingly difficult to afford going home- train tickets need to be subsidised for students whether they have a railcard or not or we are just going to have to drive, which contributes to climate change and will eventually do much more harm than good.

Lots of questions not particularly appropriate for postgrad students actually living in sheffield full time. No opportunity to mention use of transport other than to parent/family home, which if in sheffield is not applicable. Would be useful to ask questions about transport used for other aspects of student life, e.g. food shopping, social activities related to university. I currently find these are not particularly accessible by public transport so use my car a lot. I always walk to university on days I am there for teaching, however the nature of my studies means I am out on placements for which I generally have to drive. I often have to come in for a meeting from placement and when I do, I always need to park but there is no availability of short stay university parking. I think this might help.

There are too many cars on the road, causing too much congestion and accidents. The bus should be used as a mode of transport more but it can be unpleasant. Walking wherever possible should always be the preferred mode of transport because it is healthier and less damaging to the environment.

More H1 buses at peak times are drastically required, especially when students attend for lectures at NGH as the bus is then full before leaving RHH and staff are unable to get to work.

Make the tram as cheap as the bus again! £6 to Meadowhall is ridiculously expensive

I would really appreciate more bus services.

Just to add that I also cycle to uni fairly regularly, and occasionally catch a bus home.

I would have liked some advice on walking routs for freshers. It took me a while to work out the quickest rout to take.

I like the student bus fee of 60p.

Traveling by walking is healthy for body. And you can save a lot of money in the end of year. Also, you make the air cleaner if you don't drive. School should encourage students walk more often.

About 95bus, it is not always on time.

Lots of people cycle, but perhaps a marked cycle path might help people to know where the cyclist will be moving and they appear all over the place!

Cheaper parking for when I need to drive down to university.

At busy hours it would be nice if the H1 could run more often. The university would do well to invest in a circuit bus to take students around the campus and to the main student accommodations for free (ofc we would have to show/scan our student card).

Although at the moment I use the bus I do this grudgingly as the bus does not pass anywhere near my start or end location. The only bus that passes my house (the 84) goes into town once a day at 9.34am and comes back once a day around 14.30 from Ecclesall Road. As a result I have brought my car up to Sheffield and once I have done Pass Plus (I haven't driven for a while) then I will drive to university as the frequently of buses has become so bad with the new timetable (especially in the evenings) that I really need to drive. If the 84 ran more often I wouldn't but alas, First don't believe there's the demand for it to make it profitable. It currently takes me 45-50mins to get to uni, a car takes 15mins. Even if I park on Ecclesall Road then walk, it'll still only take me 25mins. On the odd occasion when I get the 84, it takes me 25-35mins to get to uni.

I have to travel by car as I have to be able to travel home if an emergency occurs in the day. The travel time by car is 45 mins at best, up to 90 minutes in rush hour traffic, (although I rarely travel in rush hour; I arrive before the rush, and travel home after 6pm if no emergency arises at home).

123 bus to come more often

This survey did not really address the situation of part time students.

Tram is too expensive to use as a student for leaving Sheffield city centre.

Your survey assumes that I do not live at my own home in term-time. I live in my own accomodation all year around and travel to and from university by train on a daily basis.

I have to use my car for university, as finish work 30 mins before stArt of lecture and have to get to child care as fast as possible at the end of lecture .

Mature Student living at home.

Addition of secure bike facilities at university buildings out with the main campus.

This survey is designed for undergraduate students who are 18-22. It is not designed for mature undergraduate students at TILL who attend courses in the evening and live at their home address in term time. It is another example of how mature students on part time evening courses at at TILL are invisible to the university authorities.

good transport links around sheffield and as a medical student the H1 bus is fantastic. Spending most of my time out of sheffield for placement, public transport is do-able but time consuming and expensive so car share is better. buses in sheffield are pretty good for day to day travel as well

I hope the transport system does not crash due to the snow

I really disappointed about sheffield parking facilities, I have to walk about 30 mins to the Uni everyday， due to failed on applied a parking permit.

trying to get a bus for a 9am lecture is a nightmare, if there were even a couple more buses at that time of a morning it would make things a lot easier.

It would be helpful to have free lockers available in the IC and on campus so that those who walk/cycle in have somewhere to store their belongings.

I believe travel is quite expensive in general, and I find it really hard when I have to comute between cities, as the trains are very expensive; the alternaties (coaches) are better, but they are not always scheduled at convenient times. Within Sheffield, I really appreciate the 60p student single journeys, and especially the 52 bus covers from crookes to the city centre, so that's very useful; I wish more routes would be

covered by that 60p fee.

no

Travelling within UK by train is more expensive, but train is accommodating more people as compared to the coach,why it is so? train must be cheaper than coach.

Your survey does not take into account that where I catch the train to go home, I also catch a bus to get to the station. So I should actually be ticking two boxes where I am only allowed 1.

It's very student-friendly the bus fares as in comparison to other cities, the price is very cheap at only 60p per journey! This allows us students, to be able to travel freely around Sheffield. I currently work full time due to being on a Leave of Absence, and thanks to the offers provided by the University, I can commute cheaply to my place of work.

Your survey doesn't allow me to choose these answers: - I return home every day - I do not usually attend the University on any week days

Would help if the Tram did a student fare and the buses ran on time a bit more! Good apart from that!

I love the H1 shuttle bus! If this survey is assessing its use, then please keep it free for students!

University car parks are woefully inadequate and the situation is not helped by different car parks being randomly closed and/or made smaller.

Sheffield feels much safer to walk in compared to Birmingham. Buses are also cheaper. If I use public transport, I tend to use the bus rather than the tram due to it being cheaper.

I would like to use my bike more often but I find the state of road surfaces to be a real barrier

I really like the University's Women's shuttle for late night travel. I have found the bus service somewhat unreliable in wait times, especially in the evening hours, taxis are expensive, and it's good to know that the University provides this low-cost, easily accessible service for me so that I'm not caught alone without cheap transport home.

I walk through Weston Park to get to the Arts Tower everyday and it is annoying that there are no lights on the path at night, especially now that it gets dark at 4pm. Just a couple of extra lights would add a lot of safety for many of the people who use this route daily.

Night buses from the IC to the residential areas would be great, as a lot of students work until it's late in the library, and walking home in the dark can make female students feel quite vulnerable - I think it would be a really useful service that would definitely get used!

I like how reasonably priced the city's buses are.

There does not seem enough awareness amongst students of public transport student fares of the various routes/ways of the transport.

I'm a mature student and I live in Sheffield but there were no options for this! I live within 25-30 minutes walking time from the University and I always walk regardless of the weather.

Travel takes 30 mins to the tram stop, then I park up at the tram stop and get the tram up to uni.

Also ride a bike. Some roadsides could do with some repair as it is sometimes difficult to stick close to the curb.

I feel a bus stop closer to the I.C from the direction of Walkley (e.g 95 bus) would be very useful as there is only the stop before the university roundabout or outside the University health centre otherwise, neither of which are particularly for the Students Union or the I.C. Buses such as 52 or 120 don't seem to have this problem.

I use bus, train and plane (from London) to go back home, but I don't know which to choose.

Please try to make some discounts in the tram also.It will get more convinient for a student to travel by tram in winters.

Having a cheaper bus service for students is extremely useful and I have not witnessed this in any other cities as cheap as 60p. However , their timing are a bit ridiculous, saying wait for a bus and 3 come at once has got out of control in Sheffield!

I think the University is doing a brilliant job for cyclists and would like to thank those who have made this happen. There are still improvements that could be made though. I'd love to see the Uni actively promoting cycling with a bold and radical scheme: how about a 'Boris bike'-style system with a bank of bikes at the Endcliffe Village so students could swipe with their ucard, cycle into Uni and leave it at another bank on the concourse? Students who never would have considered cycling as an option are more likely to try it if there isn't a substantial initial investment (2nd-hand bike plus lock and helmet would be too much for most undergrads) and they could be converted to two wheels for life. I'd also like to see heavily-subsidised helmets easily available with a publicity drive about how important they are to staying alive. Please do contact me if you'd like any input on these or other cycling issues as I am a cycling evangelist and would like to get involved.

I am a female who attends at night so for security reasons I would not wish to use nor feel safe using public transport in that area at the time I leave my classes.

Parking Around university is very poor, and difficult to find cheap parking with quick access to campus due to 'permit parking' and expensive pay and display

Free bus from university owned accommodation to campus

the 52 should be 50p again

I would like to go home/other places a lot more often but I can't afford the train.

I really enjoyed this survey. I felt it was an adequate use of 10 minutes that would have otherwise been spent on Age of Empires 2.

paying for a parking permit is really expensive, I can't afford to buy a permit for £200 so I have to get the bus, thus adding a further hour on to my journey

More of a Sheffield thing but the amount of potholes is mad

Sometimes i get the bus back if it is late or the weather is really bad (chucking it down/wind)

Buses to run late at night

if possible, please provide minibus support from Mappin building to Hallamshire lecture theater, it is hard uphill walk if the only 10 mins between those two lecture place

The buses are too unreliable to use. I could normally find a spare 50p knocking around in my bag but finding 2 coins to make 60p is less likely so i dont use the bus as much as i used to compared to last year.

Semestertickets for local transport.

This survey is not applicable to all students - I live in Sheffield with my husband and do not have any other home outside of Sheffield.

I'm a PhD student and don't have to be in Sheffield every day. As my fiancé works in Liverpool we have moved to Salford, to be in-between Sheffield and Liverpool. The journey from Salford to Sheffield via public transport takes a lot longer, than by car.

Just a compliment really, I commute in for 5+hrs/day, so appreciate the good links Shef has!

Reducing the amount of cars on the road especially around the zone of the university will make a significant improvmeent in traffic flow around the main campus area.

The reduced student bus fare is very helpful

The H1 Bus service is fantastic and very useful for students travelling to and from teaching at the northern general

No comment

It would be helpful if there were more free parking spaces available for commuters.

I studied abroad in Canada and they had a great scheme where students could use all the buses in the local area for free by showing their student card. Even people who had cars never used them so it was really good for the environment.

Whenever I am in the university i always return home to my family home I am a mature student and live in Leeds

Prices for the tram, especially for students are quite steep. Maybe Stagecoach could unroll some kind of student city centre fare (from say, Shalesmoor to The Station)

I find that trains and coaches either take to long or are to expensive to get back to my parent's home and I only have a car with support from my grandparents who pay for my insurance. I don't know many people from my area to car share with so something set up where I could offer a lift to others would be great.

There was no option to state that I return to my parental/family home every day rather than every weekend, because that's where I live. It is cheaper fro me to commute by car than to rent in Sheffield, so that's what I do. Plus it gives me the freedom to be able to see my family as well as work, study and socialise.

Appendix D Staff (Normal) Workplace Locations

Building Location Number of Staff Percentage

Addison Building 9 0.6%

Alfred Denney Building 50 3.5%

AMRC Factory of the Future 27 1.9%

Amy Johnson Building 7 0.5%

Arts Tower 160 11.1%

Barber House 16 1.1%

Bartoleme House 17 1.2%

Bioincubator 4 0.3%

Brook Hill 7 0.5%

Brunswick St 62 4.3%

Cancer Clinical Trial Centre 12 0.8%

Central Annexe 3 0.2%

Charles Clifford Dental Hospital 32 2.2%

Chemical & Biological Engineering 3 0.2%

Children's hospital 4 0.3%

Claremont Crescent 7 0.5%

Clinical Psychology 3 0.2%

Dainton Building 17 1.2%

Edgar Allen Building 35 2.4%

Education Building 9 0.6%

Elmfield House 21 1.5%

Endcliffe Crescent 2 0.1%

Favell Road 4 0.3%

Firth Court 37 2.6%

Florey Building 5 0.3%

Geography Building 23 1.6%

George Porter Building 11 0.8%

Glossop Road 52 3.6%

Goodwin Sports Centre 2 0.1%

Graves Building 3 0.2%

Hadfield Building 40 2.8%

Hallamshire hospital 124 8.6%

Hicks Building 57 3.9%

Hoyle St (ELTC) 16 1.1%

Humanities Research Institute 4 0.3%

Husband Building 7 0.5%

ICOSS 15 1.0%

Information Commons 14 1.0%

Innovation Centre 12 0.8%

Jessop Building 54 3.7%

Kroto 17 1.2%

Management School 15 1.0%

Mappin Street 70 4.8%

Minalloy House 2 0.1%

Mushroom Lane 23 1.6%

New Spring House 52 3.6%

North Campus 3 0.2%

Northern General Hospital 11 0.8%

Northgate House 9 0.6%

Northumberland Rd 2 0.1%

Octagon Centre 2 0.1%

Palmerston Road 4 0.3%

Perak Labs 2 0.1%

Regent Court 101 7.0%

Shearwood Road 5 0.3%

St Georges Library 13 0.9%

Student Village 23 1.6%

Students Union 34 2.4%

Transport services 2 0.1%

University Health Service 11 0.8%

Victoria St 7 0.5%

Western Bank Library 42 2.9%

Weston Park Hospital 6 0.4%

Wilkinson St 3 0.2%

Appendix E Comments from Commuters by Bus (Staff)

Comments by Existing Bus Users (Staff)

More reliable services

I have to commute by bus and overall I am fairly pleased with the service however there are times when the bus does not show up and as they only run every half an hour at the times I travel it can mean being late in to work or not getting home until nearly 7pm when I finish work at 4.30pm.

I use bus 52 and it would really help if the buses came every 4-10 minutes as scheduled. In reality, especially in the morning hours between 8-9 am, there are 3-4 buses coming at once, and then there will be no bus for sometimes over 20 minutes. Without real time bus information at Castle Market bus stop, it is difficult to get to work on time.

Not enough leg space, buses overcrowded during rush hour.

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I use the hospital shuttle bus that runs between the Hallamshire and NGH. At peak times, ie, between 7.30-9, and 4.00-5.00, it would be useful to have an additional bus, so the service can run every 20 mins.

when waiting for the 51, I have to watch many 52s, often empty, sail by. The record is seven 52s, before the 51 condescended to arrive.

505/70 still run withint 5 minues of each other at peak times with a 20 minute gap in between Would rather they were spread out so either or came at 10 minutes intervals. Hallamshire/Lynne's Pantry stop is the only central Uni stop where you can catch the 505 and the 70, - Union stop is 505 only/ Glossop Road by Scott's is 70 only so not ideal. Would like the option to purchase a number of journeys at a reduced cost as a monthly pass is not cost effective for me.

Commute time varies from day to day, which is frustrating because sometimes my journey can take 40 mins, other times it can take 1hr10mins, and make me late. This is making me want to drive into work instead.

The 120 service can be very unreliable, particularly when the weather is poor (even rain can affect the journey). The 5pm time can be worst, when no buses turn up for a while, then some go past completely full and then 2 or 3 turn up at the same time. The fact that the 120 service also has buses runnning that stop at the hallamshire is frustrating (and why does that need to be called the 120 as well - many times the bus has been flagged down only for the person to then realise it doesn't go past the hallamshire - they should change the bus number in my opinion)

I use No 97 bus and its a very poor service at moment. Slow in mornings, so sometimes I get 7.15am bus to ensure arriving at work in plenty of time. Not unusual for me to have to wait for more than half an hour in the evenings as buses are often late or missing. I do own a car but don't want to use for work - don't want to add to congestion.

TM travel curteous, on time and reliable with nice buses I also use the 70 first bus often which tend to be more worn and threadbare and the drivers are not so friendly at all.

I will soon have to use the car more often in cases where I or my husband absolutely need to be somewhere at a particular time. The 95 bus route is just too unreliable to be trusted. They simply need to put more busses on the route.

I used to purchase the First Monthly through the EFM helpdesk at a discounted price. It was great, saved me alot of money and I was very happy. I had lots of choice of bus routes to get me to work and felt I had excellent value for money. When all the Sheffield buses changed on 28th October my bus routes changed, which meant I had to buy a different pass from the bus driver - no discounted option from the uni, and less choice of buse for me to get to work, meaning if one is late or doesn't turn up I simply have to wait (sometimes for over 30 minutes) for another one to come along. It has had a negative affect on my journeys to and from work and on how much I spend.

Up to 3 buses arriving together and then a long time before the next bus arriving at the moment

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It takes my bus upto one hour from west street to where i live, the standard of the bus is bad, never seem to see a new one, uncomfortable, and stand for the first 15 mins of travel.

Am lucky to have a good service near my house. 120 is very good.

The 51 bus route is very unreliable after 6pm, and often buses are cancelled.

Between 5pm-6pm getting a 120 bus can be difficult.

More realistic timetabling - buses are rarely on time

I spend around a hour on a bus to get into Sheffield then another 20 minutes either on bus, tram or walking to get from Flat Street up to Western Bank. I absolutely hate my commute and feel like I am wasting hours every day, especially as the same journey by car only takes 30 minutes. I am currently learning to drive.

It is not possible to get a Staff Discount on tickets that go as far as Chesterfield, for some reason. That would be good. It is difficult now that you can no longer use a Stagecoach ticket on most 120 buses to Broomhill. Also not that many Stagecoach buses from campus to town.

It is very nice to be able to use buses but 51 is the most unreliable bus route so, even if I walk down to work from Crosspool(which is still not good for my back pain per doctor's advice)problem will be the return home journey which no 51 will get stuck behind the traffic in the Uni. roundabout during peak time (from 3.30 - school rush hour to well after 5pm) so the estimated time will be very irregular therefore the option if you have small children to pick up from childminders or from after school activities or even going for doctor's appointment or any other after work commitment will be out of question on the day I have to use bus. Therefore I decided to use my

car more frequently as working full-time I am not able to go home early (i.e. 4pm) to not get into that rush hours traffic.

The only thing I would complain about it the traffic which can't be helped. Otherwise my journey is convenient and affordable and the drivers are typically friendly.

Current bus timetables are not worth the paper / screen space on which they appear. First & Stage coach.

I commute by bus 2 days a week as we have only 1 car in the household and my wife requires this as she works part time. Given the choice I would not travel by bus as they are always overcrowded, take far too long to get where you are going, bus drivers are miserable (don't blame them) and often the bus has some idiot on it.

On the whole the journey to work is fine - the company listened to feedback on the 51 bus route and now provide double decker buses in the morning which means they are a lot less crowded.

I usually have to wait a long time for a 52 bus (sometimes over 20 minutes), then 3 or 4 buses turn up together.

buses sticking to timetable and operating regularly instead of none for along time regardless of timetables) and then 3 coming at ones. I often come late to work due to buses never showing up or being seriously late. My service operates only every 30 minutes. A rain forecast is sometimes enough for buses to go off the timetable or never show.

I think that public transport is so expensive and inconvenient that there is no reason for car owners/motorcyclists to use it. People need to get from A to B quickly and efficiently and not have to walk to catch public transport or sit around waiting in a cold bus shelter. I have had to complain three times because my bus has been late and I had to sit on one occasion in the cold for an hour. I wouldn't have to do this if I had my own transport or if there was a guaranteed parking space available for me. However, where the university is located, parking is at a premium and the university charges for parking is expensive. There are not enough motorbike spaces and swipe card barriers cause an inconvenience for motorcyclists. Its difficult enough to keep balance without having to look for a barrier card in your jacket pocket! I've moved department and there are no motorbike parking spaces where I am based in Psychology and I think this is unfair. I also think that it would be unfair to give those with families priority parking as those who do not have children will be discriminated against just because they do not have children (this is in light of the recent forum email exchange). There needs to be a serious re-think and members of the university should be included in any dialogue via forums set up to discuss the in/convenience of public transport/car sharing/parking etc.

I travel using the 120 bus which is often overcrowded before it gets to Glossop Road. It also is irregular.

There can sometimes be large gaps between buses, and then 2-5 can arrive all at the same time. These are the times when I wish I could use the car (which is on the drive all day) but which I do not use because I am not eligible for a Category B permit, and because it would be difficult to park around the University without this. I can be sometimes waiting half an hour for a bus at peak times.

As the newly created 70 to Dore was to start from the Transport Interchange, I hoped for more reliable timings. It would seem, however, to be the first route that buses are pulled from and there have been numerous missing buses since its inception. For a service with limited frequency anyway, this is unacceptable.

Wasting time waiting at bus stops is the biggest drawback of bus travel. The MyNextBus service and its live updating apps on mobiles is excellent, but many busses still are not tracked. Please campaign to get 90% of busses on every route to be tracked, as this makes bus travel much more efficient and allows the commuter to make best use of their time. Traffic delays are understandable, but there's no reason to not make use of tracking to save people wasting time standing around.

Reliability of service is my main issue. You can not be sure that the bus is going to turn up when it says it is!

I take half the journey by bus, half the journey is walk. I tend to take the bus in bad weather, otherwise I cycle. The bus journey is currently affordable as I am also a student and only pay 60p per journey. Before that, the return ticket is 3,40 which is too much, whilst a weekly ticket is not viable either.

Temperature control on buses. Not enough ventilation in summer, far too hot only a few windows open a few inches but drivers say they have no control over it.

NORMALLY VERY GOOD BUT I LIVE ON THE 7O BUS ROUTE WHICH TENDS NOT TO BE PUNCTUAL

My journey to work has changed recently. Before I was able to catch a bus from where I lived up to the Royal Hallamshire Hospital and return the same way. Now I catch a bus into town and have to wait for a connecting bus which is not too bad in the morning but on my return journey home I can get a bus into town but I then have a problem with the bus I catch to return home not arriving or being extremley late. It is often 2 hours before I arrive back home. The SYPTE say I can catch a bus to Crystal Peaks and get home from there but this is a 30-40 minute walk home or the bus they recommend does not arrive!

Reliable bus times

Buses not on time before/after work, this needs to be improved, quicker bus service put back on.

I have to allow extra time to get to work because often there is a bus missing or running late on either the route from my home to the city centre or the route from city to work, some days there are problems on both routes

It is often not very pleasant, due to overcrowding, dirty interiors and anti-social individuals.

It's good that double deckers are now used to ease the overcrowding in buses. Unfortunately, punctuality has much room for improvement.

I travel with the bust 120 from Fullwood. After so many years, I came to the conclusion that it is probably the most unreliable bus service in Sheffield, especially since the bus goes out to Crystal Peaks. It is not only in the peak time (around 5pm) but all the time.

My experience is that most services have a very poor record at keeping to with a few minutes of the timetable. This is especially so in the evenings. Reliability is also poor. One week recently saw three journeys affected by buses having mechanical problems. First buses especially are visibly poorly maintained.

Following the First/Stagecoach 52 services coming together, it is aparent that there are now fewer buses than before.

First buses (X78) never turn up on time. For every First bus (52) that turns up there are two from other bus companies and there is always more than the suggested 10 minutes to wait.

I try to walk, and always walk back, but the bus is useful in the mornings. As indicated in the above comment, the 52 route seems to have buses coming in blocks, so there are plenty of buses availale but they are impeding each other. The timetable states that they go every '4-10 minutes', so this seems to cause clumping every ten to 15 minutes at the moment! Otherwise I appreciate having good accessibility to the bus system.

I GET THE PUBLIC/STAFF SHUTTLE BUS FROM THE RHH TO NGH. WHEN STUDENTS DOING PLACEMENTS AT NGH IMPOSSIBLE FOR STAFF TO GET ON AT PEAK TIMES.

When the weather is nice, I often walk down to work or back up to home. I usually take the bus if it is getting late or if the weather is bad.

Bus lanes on the Fulwood Road and more frequent services would be far the most important improvements - most people just want to get to work as quickly as possible, not so bothered about ambience for such a relatively short journey. Why is frequency not an option above, seems so obvious>?

A good mode whilst bus laners operate fully and effectively

Having spent the last 7 years commuting to work by car (I had free parking and it was cheaper than taking the bus)I started using the bus again in May 2012. I've been pleasantly surprised at the improvements to frequency/service in the 7 years I'd been away! Still amazed at the loud (often sweary) conversations and music (blasting

out of ear-phones) I'm forced to endure...is a ban on using mobiles for anything other than texting ever likely to see light?!!! I'd like to go back to the "old days" when we had conductors who made sure passengers behaved themselves...works a treat on Supertram (the tram journey is the most reliable and enjoyable part of my trip...unfortunately also the shortest part of the journey).

I find the whole Optio system confusing, and as someone who commutes from outside Sheffield it has made my trip more complicated. I should be able to get on First buses 120 & 52 with my Stagecoach Weekly Bus Megarider but only about 50% of the drivers will accept my ticket!

Service 97 (First) is very reliable for the inward journey in the morning, but services later in the day (in either direction) are very unreliable.

I use the X17 stagebus from Chesterfield to Sheffield and am very satisfied with this service. The only slight thing that annoys me is when people who are only travelling to Sheffield stops take seats at busy times when commuters are trying to get home to Chesterfield.

Bus is too small, too busy and for someone who's six foot tall got even less legroom than a Ryanair plane!

There has been a reduced service with First buses on the 52 route, there are fewer First buses on this route than previous years. Unreliable service in the S8 area which is extremely frustrating. Waiting in extreme temperatures for public transport is the reason why many commute in their cars!

I rely completely on the 123 bus to get to and from work at the University - morning (8.29 from The Glade, Endcliffe Vale Rd to West Street)and evening (17.23 or 17.59)from the Varsity on West Street to Endcliffe Vale Rd. Since the recent change of route the service has fallen apart. 2 evenings last week the service failed - once the bus only ran to the Hallamshire Hospital, on the second occasion the bus never arrived. On 4 Dec the 17.59 bus sailed past the Varsity stop with no intention of stopping. On 5 Dec the 8.29 bus from The Glade, Endcliffe Vale Rd never turned up making me late for work. The bus is definitely not running for its passengers. I really need this bus, or may have to consider retiring from work at the University, so as the bus is aimed at helping the University, I should be very grateful for your support in putting pressure on Stagecoach to ensure that we have a reliable service.

Some of the older buses have poor lighting and heating. Also, the service of some of the drivers leaves a lot to be desired at times!

I wish there was ticket that covered all providers and bus and tram.

505 is a great well used service at peak times and if made more frequent during the day would be a good park and ride service for all the hospitals but currently during the day only 1 per hour.

Bus currently stops at too many stops, therefore making the journey far too long. More stops have been added over the years - you can easily walk from one stop to another.

Generally the commute is fine but has increased in price since Optio was introduced. Sometimes the buses are very full on the way home and take a long time because if they are the first bus through there are lots of passengers waiting at each stop.

real information on bus arrival at the bus stop near st georges church

I would like FIRST and STAGECOARCH to work together instead of conpleting with each other.

More double decker buses on busy routes at peak times because on the route I use (Ecclesall Road)often the buses are dangerously overcrowded with people standing up. Once upon a time I 'm sure there was a sensible limit(8 I think) but those days seem to be long gone. Also the fares should be cheaper to encourage more use.

The commute from S5 has finally got to me, to the extent that I'm moving to Walkley to avoid wasting 90 minutes of my life travelling to and from work every day for the past 8 years. The service is poor - the 75 and 76 is frequently omitted in the evenings and the other passengers are often loons with personal hygiene issues.

A discounted 'Citywide' monthly ticket for University of Sheffield staff

At peak times there is always a long wait then 3 or more busses

I use the 52 bus service and regularly have to wait 15 to 20 minutes for a bus to arrive and then about 5 buses come together. We need more buses on the route in the morning and less time to wait between buses.

There is only one bus an hour from where I live so it affects the times I have to travel to get to work. Also the company I use in the morning (First) doesn't run the bus back home so my weekly pass is useless and have to get someone to pick me up when I finish work.

Cheaper university car parking

THE BUS SERVICE HAS GOT VERY BAD THEY TURN UP LATE OR NOT AT ALL YOU CAN BE WAITING ANYTHING UP TO 45 MINS FOR A BUS

The 120 bus service is very poor in an evening when leaving work, on average at 5.20pm I wait 20 minutes for a 120 bus to Fulwood and on quite a few occasions when a bus has arrived it has been full.

From 5 to 5:45 the buses are often full and drive pass the University bus stop without stopping, especially when it is raining

I would like the 123 bus to come every 20 mins as it used to, not 30 mins. Not sure what you can do about it but it would make life a lot easier.

I know traffic conditions cause problems but when buses arrive in twos and threes, maybe the bus drivers could be allowed to make their own decisions to attempt to space out their times by just taking a few seconds delay at each stop, whether they are running late or early.

Buses unreliable and often too full esp at rush hours. The "main" bus stop on West Street needs a "next bus time" display and a bus shelter. Better (and more logical) if the 51 also went via West street, I walk up to Western Bank to avoid the 51 bus stop in Broad Lane (too quiet and so feels unsafe). The quality of vehicle need improving. e.g. temperature is often too high/low, lack of ventilation and fresh air is unhealthy and the windows steam up. The prices are too high and extremely variable between operators and similar routes (e.g. currently single to town cost £2 (51 route) and £1.40 (120 route) etc etc

Greater frequency of buses. At better times that allow me to have flexible working hours.

the buses come in batches and are very busy and overcrowded on rainy days. It is evident that there is a greater need for buses when it is raining and at peak times.

I commute using the H1 bus. It is a very good service but very often the bus is late and sometimes the bus it too full to let me on making me late for work.

I live at Mosborough which I think is poorly served compared to other nearby townships. The frequency of buses at peak times to be inadequate and find it very frustrating when there seems to be an abundance of 120s. The 120 runs so far along my route from town but detours at Birley to go through Crystal Peaks and terminates at Halfway. The tram runs from town to Halfway - again leaving Mosborough out of the loop. At times, I have caught the 120 to Birley from town at night and walked for half hour to Mosborough rather than stand at a bus stop for half an hour waiting for a Mosborough bus (there's a bus at 1620 to Mosborough but not another until 1650 for instance). In the morning I catch the 0732 No 50 to town which is a single decker bus and is often full so people have to stand up. I often have reading for work to do in the morning, which is not possible when stood up. It is not very encouraging for people to give up using their carbon heavy cars that they travel in alone when public transport options are poor.

no bus from my side of town (S98) to Uni end. Means I have to take a bus to the bottom of the moor and then still have 20 minute (Fast!) walk up to Uni site. No quicker if I use additional service eg. 51 because of traffic in centre of town

One particular driver!

The 51 service is totally unreliable

I believe in supporting public transport and reducing our environmental impact. the school run times are a nightmare 8.40 - 9.00 and then 3.30 - 3.45 should have additional buses on - as they often either drive past full, or let you onto a massively overcrowded bus.

The handiest bus is the 10/10a, but it's only hourly. Walking all or part of the way is an option, but not viable if I have a lot to carry. But the alternative bus journey involves a change, and takes longer than walking. Sometimes I opt for the car to carry things, and to save time.

Buses are generally reliable on my way into work. However, on my return trip I am normally waiting over 20 mins (buses should be every 10 mins)!

The Optio Orange service has led to a reduction of service quality for users of the 120 bus who want to travel beyond the Hallamshire Hospital towards Fulwood and/or who want to access the train station by bus.

direct routes to University buildings

buses never run on time especially in the evenings

The main improvement would be the ability to know where your bus is at any given time. If the bus is delayed or has been cancelled it would be very useful to know - currently there is no way of knowing this other than waiting at the bus stop until it just doesn't turn up.

I'm in most weeks but only work on secondment from the NHS

Buses often missing or arriving two or three at a time. Services not always running as stated on timetable.

The worst thing is the uncertainty about timekeeping - buses are sometimes missed altogether, often late, and occasionally go early which is even more frustrating. This is the service 70 between City Centre and Dore.

During my first two weeks of work I was often late because the bus that claims to get to the Hallamshire Hospital at 8.40 often gets there 20min late due to school traffic. Some note of this should be make on the First website near the timetables. Whilst the private schools are on holiday the bus is always on time.

Bus Service 51 should be every 10 minutes at peak travel times. The buses frequently seem to be late/missing.

Appendix F Comments from Rail Commuters (Staff)

Comments from Rail Commuting Staff Respondents

It is awful, a completely stressful experience, which has impacted on my work and makes me late on a regular basis. We only have one train per hour. If this is cancelled, we are stuffed. I complain regularly to Northern Rail, just get excuses...

The evening commute rarely sticks to schedule.

University discount on train season tickets (monthly rather than annual if possible)

Trains are often delayed. Cancelled trains result in an hours wait for teh next one.

between certain hours of the day, my trains connect well, with little time required to wait at the train station, whereas this connectivity (due to a difference of a couple of minutes) is typically not there in the following or previous hour, resulting in a significant wait at my connecting station. Also, the direct train is typically slower than if I took two trains, with a change at (typically) Doncaster

More direct train services between 5 & 5.30. Service reliability!

I take four trains each day, sometimes through three different companies. At least one is late each day - if not more. The stress of making connecting trains - even with at least a 10 minute notional connection time - is wearing. Late trains cost employers dearly. I am extremely grateful that the University doesn't run a clocking on-off system.

I enjoy commuting by train and it is a very useful mode of transport for getting work done. Fares keep increasing and provision needs to be improved.

Chesterfield-Sheffield is a pretty easy commute, I normally then get super tram to work, and either tram or walk back to the station.

it would be good it the uni offered discount travel passes for railmaster monthly or annual passes

Northern rail often do not collect tickets meaning they are losing revenue. It would be very easy to have prepaid books of tickets allowing you to pay in advance

have encountered problems frequently re. running to schedule, breakdowns, cable theft, making connections to train 2

There were several occasions that the train I wanted to catch was cancelled and sometimes it was delayed, which really affect my work.

Overall train commuting is very good. when it breaks down the station staff are useless and the emergency/contingency planning is also useless. Why are there not more seat at peak times, it's not as if the volume is not known or can't be measured. can't remember the last time I sat down when travelling home.

Increased service would be better as there a very few trains that get me to work on time. Even though I only have a short journey, because I cross the county boarder my ticket is expensive

I commute on a local service on trains that are no longer fit for purpose. They break down regularly, and are particularly miserable at this time of year, when there is often little or no heating, and the rooves leak when it rains.

Train prices keep rising at such a rate that it is becoming less affordable. I have always been happy catching the train rather than driving and the cost has justified it. However, it is now getting so expensive in the train that I may be pushed to driving. Train fares keep rising at a higher rate than inflation.

Train is one third of my journey to work as I commute by Bus to Doncaster train station and then tram from Sheffield train station

I commute by train partly because parking is a nightmare up here, but the walk from the train station, although good exercise, takes up almost an hour a day and it frustrates me that I have to spend 2 hours a day commuting because I get the train when I could save myself an hour by driving if the parking facilities were better. So, if you want to encourage more people to use public transport, a shuttle bus up and down the hill would really encourage people to do this more.

A quicker (i.e. stopping selectively as it does from 8.15am onwards) earlier service from Brough to Sheffield would improve the quality of my journey no end.

Appendix G Supertram Commuter Comments (Staff)

Comments made by existing Supertram commuters (Staff)

Electronic tickets would be much easier - more information about delays also. It would also help is supertram put on more trams towards Meadowhall around Christmas

On the whole I think the tram service is superb and I feel very lucky that I live so close to the Park & Ride at Halfway and that I work so close to a stop at this end too. I do need to drive to the Park & Ride (which is a shame) but not very far.

Usually quick and trouble free.

Getting the tram is quick and efficient and generally provides a reliable service. It means that I can get home safely in the winter and I have no problem with the busyness as that is what you expect when you travel at peak times.

Very reliable.

I am very dissatisfied with my commute via Supertram, the service is extremely unreliable and expensive.

At peak times supertram can be very over crowded and uncomfortable

Supertram is excellent (especially the conductors, who are very friendly), and the monthly ticket seems to be very good value. In the morning, however, the tram at Middlewood Road often fills up even before it's left the terminus.

I think it's the best mode of transport in Sheffield.......pity it doesn't extend right to hospitals as better for sick/children to get on and travel on.

Trams are usually on time and it is a comfortable journey into work.

Generally very happy with the supertram - far more reliable and comfortable than the bus and runs in all weathers.

A couple of extra trams between Halfway and Hillsborough between 8-9 am and between 5-6pm would be good! Many people are often standing on the tram when I get on at Gleadless at about 8:10 am, and seats don't become available until the College or Train station tramstop. Also when I board the tram at the university tramstop about 5pm, again, the trams can be stuffed solid, and I often have to stand all the way back to Gleadless.

overcrowded with school children, time taken

I also use the SL2 link bus. The siting of the stop at Malin Bridge causes traffic congestion, and the timing relative to the tram can be poor.

If there is a problem with the tram you have no idea what is happening and whether a tram will actually turn up. You just have to wait and see. It would be good if there could be announcements at the tram stops if the trams aren't running

why do they do the stupid questionnaire about what ticket you have and how far you're travelling off peak? they should do it peak times to get a real idea about how much money they are making

It is normally a brilliant reliable service and when things are delayed they are normally beyond the control of the tram operators yet they are understanding and helpful.

At present the journey both in the morning and evenings is becoming unbearable by Supertram due to the shear number of commuters that use the service - I dont mind standing but I really do not like not being able to move as so many people have squashed in. I have no choice about changing my hours slightly as I support undergraduate labs so need to be there at certain times and also need to drop off/ collect my primary school child

The main difficulty with travelling via Supertram is that there are no convenient bus services to Tram stops - it would take me about 45 minutes to get to Meadowhall by bus, and I can drive it in less than 15 minutes - or run in about 25! Thus, my travel time is extended greatly - or the costs would be huge due to daily parking fees. Speaking of parking, there is NO parking at the Meadowhall Park & Ride after 7.30 AM.

Although the tram is very busy during peak hours in term times, the trams generally run to time and the journey is certainly quicker than trying to travel by car. The only downside is that I sometimes travel down on the SL2 supertram link bus from Stannington to Malin Bridge and on occasion the tram will set off even when it is clear people are running from the bus stop to try and catch the tram - this can be very frustrating.

Generally a relaxing way to travel to work

Travel by supertram is overall an efficient mode of transport. At peak times it is annoying when there are not enough seats or standing space and I have seen many people avoid paying for their journey because the conductor cannot identify who has paid and who has not. It would be good to have real time information at the tram stop but as my homeward bound tram stop (West Street)does not even have a weather shelter I doubt live info will be available in the near future!

Trams to be near enough on time and give notication of any trams that are to be terminated as some people have other transport such as trains to catch.

Only use Tram when weather too bad to cycle. Pavements between University Tram stop and place of work uneven, covered in leaf mould and other litter and flood badly in rain. Extend Tramlines closer to RHH or CCDH?

In the morning I often have to stand up. The tram is fulleven before White lane. In the evening the trams don't run on time.

It would be good if each tramstop was able to inform us the ETA of the next tram, and whether there was a delay due to traffic/breaksdowns etc (like the London underground).

The university discount for monthly passes is very indignificant; it amounts to only a few pence

Cost of the tram when working a shift pattern as I do is not cheaper than driving and paying to park in a category C park I do believe if subsidies were in place public transport would be used more regularly.

Generally excellent, but real time information and higher service frequency (especially in the pm peak) would be good

I live at the end of the line, and when there are severe delays or accidents, news is very slow to filter through (if it gets through at all), so even something as simple as news flashes on the Supertram website, or a smartphone app would be immensely helpful.

Real time information at the tram stop would be very useful, especially if it could include details about incidents that may cause delays e.g. accident on City Road.

Maybe extra rush hour trams between terminus and city centre would be good - freeing up other trams for those going further

Fares for all modes of public transport are expensive, often making it cheaper to run a car. However, this defeats all the right reasons why more people ought to use public transport - perhaps if fares were cheaper then more people would leave their cars at home. I have no choice, as I do not drive.

The only other issue I have is congestion by shoppers during peak times. In particular ones with prams that insist on getting on the tram when it's already very cramped with commuters. There should be a time restriction on trams for example no buggys/prams between 4:30-6pm and the same for early in the morning before 9am. It's not unreasonable, in London, elderly people with freedom passes can not get on public transport before 9:30am.

terribly crowded especially when I have to take my child to nursery

I find it expensive but it tends to be reliable transport and efficient.

Customers on the SL bus often see the tram pulling out while the bus waits to enter the car park. I understand that they need to maintain a schedule, but the tram could wait for 60 seconds. Or the Link bus service could be improved - they do not come every 10 minutes as advertised.

Peak times are awful - sardine city, but otherwise a pleasant and reliable service (apart from the lack of information when unexpected events mean the tram can't run (eg, accident blocking tracks). Often the only way we find out there are no trams is from other passengers that are walking past from other stops and kindly let us know - so real time ticker tape information displays would be helpful.

when the tram and bus link up the commute to work is very efficient, however, it is extremely frustrating when the tram see the bus pull into Middlewood and sets of sometimes with a couple of passengers from the bus allowed on and the others left to wait in the rain.

Supertram is an excellent service eg when it snowed heavily a couple of years ago and schools etc were closed for a full week, the trams ran every day. My only gripe is that the system grinds to a halt when a car breaks down on the track or is badly parked so the tram is unable to pass. The latter happened last week and it added 45 minutes to my journey.

Would be great to have the digital timeboards that are on many bus stops. Particularly if they informed you if a car for example had broke down on the tram line, leading to considerable delays.

Very reliable. Has only been delayed a couple of times in the last year. Last week though, the tram did not reach Middlewood terminus - very many people waiting to get to work, but a car had broken down on the tracks further into town. If we had known this, we would have set off walking a lot sooner! Real time information is needed.

More trams during peak times, especially near to christmas

Very good but a bit expensive

Clean, efficient, keep to timetable. Good to have conductors for safety.

Usually trams are on time, and provide service even in bad weather.

Often quicker to walk home

It is becoming quite unpleasant to travel in on the Supertram at the peak times in the morning and evening. Far too many people are packed in. For some reason there is often quite a wait for a Middlewood tram at the university stop in the evening.

On the choice of transport it didn't allow me to put more than one mode of transport per day. I will often come in by tram but go home on foot or by bus.

Tram too busy, no seats and seems to be taking a long time in traffic in recent months so losing the benefit against the car

Appendix H Park and Ride - Commuter Comments (Staff)

Comments made by staff who currently commute by P&R

The Meadowhall park and ride I use doesn't always have enough spaces but there is an overflow car park which I have never had a problem getting into. I do keep hoping that the tram will come into Rotherham one day so I don't need to use my car at all.

I would travel completely by public transport but the availability of routes and reliability of buses close to where I live prevents this.

The trams are becoming less reliable, especially in the evenings

Bus service is generally good, although there have been periods over the last 12 months when a number of buses did not turn up due to breakdown or drivers shift changeover.

The Park and Ride car park at Malin Bridge is very difficult to exit being on a main road and with a constant stream of traffic at peak times. It would benefit from some kind of system to allow quicker exit from the car park. It puts me off using it and sometimes I park on nearby roads to avoid the delay.

I walk to and from Tesco, so I walk and ride.

More park and ride facilities near Meadowhall would be good as a lot of people risk parking in Meadowhall Shopping Centre rather than the carpark at the railway station at Meadowhall or Valley Centertainment. If the shopping centre restricts parking on any days then Valley Centertainment is full by 8.15am and the Railway Station car park at

Meadowhall is full by 7.30am!!! I don't know who owns the ground that Tinsley Wire used to accommodate but even just part of that would make an ideal extra Park and Ride car park to take the strain away from Meadowhall and Valley Centertainment.

Sometimes also use bus from University tram stop up to the Royal Hallamshire Hospital. Would be wonderful if the Park & Ride ticket could also be used on the bus, but it can't, I have to buy an extra bus ticket.

Tram service is very good but at £4.50 a day, I think its a little expensive. They recently had a trial period when the cost was less than £4 but this finished - don't know why. If you stay for an event or lecture after work, the trams are less frequent and the car park at Middlewood is often deserted.

Have to get parked by 9am or cannot get a parking space

On my 2 half days I have a lift to Meadowhall in the morning then get the train home after leaving work at 1.00

The only problem with Nunnery Square is that the ticket issuing machines are very often out of order and no one is on site to help out.

Appendix I Cycling Commuter Comments (Staff)

Comments made by existing cyclists (Staff)

Rather than any new initiatives, perhaps there could be the occasional enforcement of the existing measures.

Didn't know about the cycle training - How do I find out about it?

Dr Bike and the CycleHut services are a wonderful service and those involved in driving and managing the introduction should be warmly recommended, and rewarded in any way available to the University. I would love it if they arranged some bicycle maintenance courses too.

It's a lot cheaper than a gym membership

it's terrible. i can't afford a car, or bus tickets. Sheffield roads are a national disgrace, the cycle lanes are worse than useless, and drivers are a menace. it's only a matter of time before i'm seriously injured or killed. what am i supposed to do?

Secure, covered cycle parking would be excellent - my bike is rotting away being left in the rain!

Roads in Sheffield are not exactly safe for cyclists. I have had three accidents in the past two years, one of them which resulted in a visit ti A&E. The problem is the lack of

cycle lanes as much as the driver's attitudes to cyclist on the road.

It is the quickest way to get to work and it keeps me fit(ish). In general Sheffield is pretty good to cyclists but the road surfaces are very poor.

Security, shower facilities and some where to store my kit and work clothes are key to enabling me to commute on the bike and I suggest this would be so for anyone travelling over 4-5 miles by bike (or a route where you will be sweating - OK those that free wheel from Fulwood - but not those that are coming up hills) I tend to cycle 4 times a week with one day by car so I can bring shirts in. I am fortunate that I have an office on my own so I have a wardrobe for storing my work clothes. - those in communal offices need atleast a clean and dirty locker for storing work clothes and wet, dirty, smelly cycle kit. What I lack (and I understand this would be a luxury) is a drying room for those days you get drenched in the morning and have to put wet clothes on in the evening - A supprisingly rare event, but I do find myself finding excuses when there is certain rain to come by car or train those days - a dry room would have me committed 4 days a week all year.

Key problem is intermittent cycle routes towards the university, making progress slower.

I cycle on an electric bike which makes hills much easier - I would recommend this to anyone who would otherwise find cycling too difficult! The changing facilities in the Factory of the Future are absolutely spot on. However, the changing rooms are not as well designed in the Nuclear AMRC, which will cause a number of inconveniences and I am disappointed by this. I am moving to the Nuclear AMRC in January. In addition, the cycle racks at the Factory of the Future have a better design than those at the Nuclear AMRC (I am sure that most people wouldn't notice these subtle differences!). Overall, the Advanced Manufacturing Park is very well designed for cyclists, as is the cycle path network from Rotherham to Catcliffe which I take full advantage of.

I wasn't aware of the 1-2-1 cycle training until I completed this survey - it sounds interesting so I'll look out for it in the future. I haven't used 'Dr Bike' because I'm based in Catcliffe and can't get into Sheffield City Centre on my bike - is there any chance that Dr Bike could come to the Advanced Manufacturing Park? This may be particularly helpful over the coming year as the number of people working on this site will increase significantly, and this may include much more cyclists as there will be a large number of young apprentices, etc.

There are no changing facilities in my building, there is a single shower wet room which is not really appropriate for changing. All cyclists have to get changed in toilets which is unacceptable.

Sheffield is the worst city I have ever cycled in in the 40+ years I have been on the roads: car drivers regularly jump red lights and many seem unaware of other road users - particularly cyclists; cycle lane provision is very limited (and many are parking spaces after 9.30 am); and the condition of the roads is dangerous becasue of potholes. Cycling in Sheffield is a dangerous activity, and so it is hardly surprising that there are so few cyclists. A serious impovement in the conditions for cyclists would undoubtedly help increase usage.

A cycle lane is definitely needed on Brocco Bank, especially going down the hill

I am using my bicycle less often in winter, replacing cycling with running or walking to work and walking home. I prefer to leave before rush hour in the morning and after rush hour in the evening to avoid heavy traffic - this was especially true when I was less fit and trying to cycle up hills. I would much appreciate shower facilities in my own building - currently use the arts tower showers. I only use the tram when it's raining, I worked very late or unusual circumstances.

My bicycle was damaged beyond repair by a prospective theif who used a 1 metre scaffolding bar to try and break my lock. This occurred in the bike racks below the Vice - Chancellors car park. I was told by security that there was a secret passage from Weston Park that prevented TUoS from really doing anything about it. Really. They also admitted that CCTV cameras, located on the esplanade, were not (never) really on. The most important thing the university can do is ensure that people who want to cycle to work can do so without experiencing security problems. Turn on CCTV. Provide more covered lockable and secure parking areas. Investment into bike fixing schemes is lovely. Except when your bike is damaged or stolen.

Clarkehouse Rd despite having cycle lanes is extremely dangerous and improvements need to be made to this corridor. Brook Hill roundabout is also a barrier to cycling around the University.

The provision of cycle routes, cycle lanes is a real priority. It is more dangerous than it should be, because of on-road parking around the university, lack of clear cycle lanes (or ones that don't end whenever the road narrows - i.e. when you need a cycle lane).

The cycle routes are very unsafe. I also find the attitude of non-cyclists very hostile (both pedestrians and motorists), despite considering myself a very courteous and careful cyclist.

I plan to use the training in the near future. The University needs to provide more *standards-compliant* cycle parking (many stands are installed to close to walls) and needs to pile pressure on the Council and Stagecoach to fund a safe crossing of the ring road near Leavygreave Road.

potholes in the road are my pet hate.

Having cycled comuted in London for 20 years, I can say that I feel Sheffield is a far more dangeous place to cycle because of the state of the roads and the lack of a cycle culture. If the University could work with the Council in this respect, I believe it would do far more than just improving local routes. Ensuring the cycle lanes are properly marked and signed would be particularly good, so that motorists actually see them.

I don't feel that I need cycle training. I would like use the Dr Bike service but haven't done so yet. I think it's great that it's available though.

it is very difficult to go up and down the stairs with a bike, bags, computer...etc. The ramp provided are not practical (too close to wall, pedals getting stuck in railings, only one side. There are often broken pieces of glass on the campus and flat tyres are not conducive to happy cycling.

Campus routes across campus are extremely poor and it can be dangerous getting across campus by bike.

Glass in cycle lanes is the biggest problem - Bar One being the biggest offender and the Harley being the second. The University should use its influence on these to clean up their acts.

Cycle tracks between S65FG and CCDH badly planned, poorly maintained. Currently covered in leaf mould. Ironworks cause skid hazard on a blind corner at bottom of a hill (Infirmary Road/Albert Terrace Road junction). Chicanes on Albert Terrace Road bring cyclists travelling downhill into conflict with motorists coming uphill. Surface of Weston Street, St. Philips Road and Upperthorpe Road a genuine hazard to cyclists it is so badly damaged. Unclear what best route is between Weston St. and CCDH.

We need a publicity campaign to educate Sheffield's motor vehicle drivers on how to drive safely in the proximity of cyclists. I have 2-3 near collisions with motor vehicles every week.

It would be great if the cycle lanes on roads were policed as many cars block them when stationary and make it very difficult/dangerous to weave in and out. Also,the top of Brunswick Street (just before Glossop Rd) urgently needs to be re-surfaced...it's easily the worst road on my commute (and the rest of it isn't good!)

It is a national problem, we need to educate drivers that cyclist are allowed to be on the road. The fact we are on bikes means that they are not in a bigger queue of cars but a small percentage do not seem to appreciate that, in fact they go out of there way to cut us up squeeze us into the curb etc. etc. etc. We also need to educate cyclists to not cycle without lights, and be as visible as they can be, and obey teh law of the road, things taht drivers mad.

I arrive on campus from Brunswick Street, and need to get from there across campus, then across Winter Street to Bartolome House. The bike ramp up the steps from Brunswick Street to the concourse is woefully inadequate. There is no obviously safe way to cross Winter Street between Geog/Planning and Bartolome House, for either pedestrians or cyclists.

Poor / non-existent cycle lanes are the primary barrier that prevents people cycling. Cars and bikes don't mix. It is presently dangerous to cycle in Sheffield, and this puts people off. The university should try and address this in conjunction with the council.

Security on campus, particularly under the concourse is awful. Thieves are not put off by any cameras that are there as very little can be done once a bike has been taken. i know many people who have had bikes stolen from the concourse and have even witnessed and prevented an attempt in broad daylight. It's all because people have bad locks without realising. Put up some permanent signs explaining that only rigid metal locks (d locks or chunky chains) require effort to get through. Flexible cable locks can be cut through in seconds with a pair of small bolt cutters, which are easily concealed on a person.

Broken glass is a constant hazard both on the main road outside the Union bars and in side streets eg at the gennel at theback of Glossop Road

Over the years I have changed my route to a more cycle friendly one but still have to share the road for a large part of my journey. More cycle lanes would be better but not all drivers recognise the cycle lanes we have - they really do like to drive in them!! I am not sure how you would get round this but it has to be made really obvious to drivers that red stripes on the side of the road are for cyclists

In the mornings I work at Sheffield Hallam University so my journey to work consists of cycling from home to SHU city campus and then between 12 and 13:00 cycling from SHU to Western Bank Library. Then at 17:00 I cycle back up the hill to Crookes. If I was coming straight to Western Bank Library from home I would probably walk rather than cycle.

Cycling seems to becoming more hazardous, with more car drivers turning across bikes or swerving into bike/bus lanes, usually without indicating.

An off road pavement+cycle path on the "up" side of busy but narrow hills (eg Manchester Rd from Broomhill) would be better for everyone. We (cyclists) would not hold all the traffic up and the cars and buses will not squeeze us off the road overtaking where there isn't room.

The most difficult part is turning right from Winter Street into the campus by the car parking area. There is a small space either side of the car park barrier used by both cyclists and pedestrians and is very busy to the point of hazardous first thing in the morning. This is obviously maid much worse by the temporary Union shop reducing the space. It would be helpful to have a separate pedestrian and cycle lane for entering the parking area on Winter Street.

Make proper provision for cycling through the University. Shared space with pedestrians needs careful thought, and the effect of steps on transporting a cycle are obvious! Installing a channel near the Students' Union was helpful.

generally across the city - improve awareness of cycles / desiginate more cycle / pedestrian routes.

The university could provide hiVis University of Sheffield vests to promote cycling for a small fee!

Cycling only just edges to being 'primary' and that's only because I use a variety of means - bus, driving, run to the train station..

Cycling during winter can be hard on bicycle components. Discounted spares, cleaning and maintenance products and clothing would be very helpful.

I commute by bike as often as I can although the places to leave your bike at the university are very unsafe and I feel very uncomfortable leaving my bike in the underground car park, even if it is changed up. The security for bikes and places to leave your bike need to be greatly improved. The introduction of bicyle shelters where no one can see your bike would be a good idea. My bike is worth moree than my car and I wouldn't leave my car unlocked on a street corner, which is what it feels like when I leave my bike chained up! There also needs to be a vast improvement in the attitude towards cyclists and cycling on trains to encourage people to commute by bike more.

I also use the train as part of my cycle commute. I would like discounted train travel as done with the tram and bus

1.The ramp behind the Hicks. I have lobbied our poor travel co-ordinator for years about this and waited with bated breath for this wonderful and obviously timeconsuming and labour intensive structure to appear. Hmmm. A piece of metal secured into place from which one jams one's pedals against the hand rail support or has to lean the bike outward at an impossible angle to avoid doing so. For the majority of users it is surely on the wrong side. How long did that take? How much did it cost? Is it of any use for prams or wheelchairs? Having now exchanged comments with other would-be users, it is a redundant joke. Put your money where your mouth is,UoS. 2.A lot of university cyclists use Brunswick St which is in appalling condition. If it is repaired, it is often done so poorly that these stand proud of the surface - nearly as bad as the potholes. 3.Summer Street is a heart in mouth part of the journey as cars gently veer into the bike lane, blissfully unaware of one's presence just behind them, or scorch past then turn left without indicating, or passengers just get out. Could the university work with the council to do anything about these?

You don't get as wet as you fear you might It is not as cold as standing at a bus stop It is quicker than a bus/car commute It is healthier because not inhaling coughs and colds in confined spaces

What 1-2-1 adult cycle training??

Safety always an issue, particularly in the dark. Current cycle lanes too narrow and bus lanes too dangerous. Most drivers considerate but increasing minority oblivious to cyclists or even aggressive. Many drivers do not understand cycle areas (red tarmac) and obstruct them at peak times. Otherwise great way to increase fitness and reduce journey times.

The state of the road surfaces is generally poor, with impacts on both safety and durability of equipment. Cycle lanes between the University and Broomhill-Ranmoor-

Fulwood are almost non-existent. Some staff abandon bikes in secure shelters, taking up several of the very few spaces - clear the shelters (with warning) over the vacations!

The bike lane on Summerfield Street is very dangerous. I was knocked off my bike earlier in the year at the junction with Pomona St. Poorly planned cycle lanes and worn out road markings don't help.

I feel that motorists are totally unaware of cyclists. On a daily basis I have people who turn left without indicating ( this is particularly bad at traffic lights at junction of Clarkehouse Road and Glossop road), people parking in cycle paths, motorists drifting into the cycle path and pullin gout of junctions too quickly. There is also a big problem of pedistrians stepping on to the road to bypass other pedistrians. This is particulalry bad from hallamshire Hospital to the top of west street

Didn't know that the cycle training was available. Dr Bike is normally on days when I work elsewhere

Appendix J General Comments (Staff)

General Comments (Staff)

Please reduce traffic on the M18, A1 and M1.

The trains are so old, they need replacing asap

It would cost me and my partner £200 a month to get the train to work, which is very expensive, also the times of the trains are not convenient and they are not very reliable.

I use buses normally in the winter months, as bus are frequent they are not normally on time. Now that the 91 (first) has been taken off there seams to be a large gap between certain time (i.e 8.35am then the next available bus is at 9:15). Traffic at manor (mansfield rd) and granville rd is terrible (no one respect or inforces the bus lane) also who ever designed the rd layout on granville rd, (parking on both sides restricting access) for all vehicles making delays.

Generally very good all things considered. I had applied for a category B permit and was denied, which was unfair, as several people who live in the same area as me have them, but the bus service is generaly decent.

some days I work from 0700 to 1600 and sometimes from 1100 - 1900. Occasionally I might get a bus but not usually.

Not enough parking spaces for category B permit holders.

Being able to purchase discount monthly bus tickets via the University website is very good and should be advertised more to encourage more staff to use public transport

I would like to comment about the continuing closure of Cat B Car Parks, and the continuing fight to find a car parking space, I have recently changed my working hours to combat this issue, which in turn has cost me more in 'breakfast club' fees for my children to attend. I know start work at 8.15 and spend LESS quality family time with my children all in order to gain a parking space, which I incidentally pay £27.00/month for the priviledge!!! Now due to the recent closure of North Campus Categorgy B and the future planned closes of 3 further Cat B car parks [advised by Helpdesk] this issue is a constant worry to me. I cannot afford to pay for a Cat A parking space and need to travel by car, because of dropping off my children at school etc. After a recent discussion on the Secretaries Forum, I feel that this issue is particular hitting working mums extremely hard, and as the government are encouraging mums to return to the workplace after having a child, the University of Sheffield seems to be making this almost impossible.

It is not a pleasant experience whatever way you commute.

The cycle routes around the University are awful. My cycling route takes me from Waitrose on London Road up Hanover Way and up Broomspring Lane. The roads and paths and the subway are in such a bad state (pot holes, encroached by hedges) and often covered in glass. Ive lost count of the number of times ive written to the Council to voice my concerns.

I do use the bus one day per week when another family member needs the car. The problem is the unreliability of the service: the bus stop is 15 minutes' walk from my home and the buses are only once every 30 minutes, and they frequently miss one. Taking the bus means a much longer commute, even if they're on time. It also makes it difficult for me to stop on the way for food shopping. I do also transport another family member to University one or two days per week. I do acknowledge that car use is not environmentally friendly, but in terms of logistics, the bus isn't a great option.

Is there any possibility of negotiating a staff discount pass with the Sheffield buses? It would be really helpful on the days when I don't have the bike for whatever reason.

In general I agree with the University's goal of reducing car use and believe car parks should be configured so as to encourage occasional use rather than to accommodate daily drivers who have chosen to live far away from their place of work. Better bus service to the University would be a help in this regard; the entire south-west of Sheffield only has bus service to/from Sheffield city centre, necessitating a long walk or change of bus, and regardless of the recent agreements bus prices are still high compared to other major cities in the UK (from where I live, not two miles away, a day return still costs over £4). I also cycle some days and the JW cycle shed is key; that way you know your bike will be there when you get back and won't have been standing in the rain for hours, rusting and getting you wet when you come to sit on it. More of those would be welcome. More emphasis on developing cycle lanes across town would help as well (most of them are a joke, being roughly two feet wide and less than 10 yards long; the University area and the roundabout especially are treacherous).

I travel as far as Sheffield Arena with a family member and continue alone, apart from a couple of days a week when I take my daughter to nursery on Marlbrough Road.

I would like to see more options available for parking, I have to start at 8.00am in order to leave at 4 pm to collect my daughter from nursery. If I do not arrive by 7.45 I am not able to get a parking space in the car park I park in. If I am paying for the privalege of having a car parking space I would like to be guaranteed a space in the car park that I normally park in. Closure of any more car parks around the university campus will lead to a nightmare for staff to park. In winter months I also think that car parks should be adequately gritted and cleared early in the morning.

Better night illumination of cycle parking areas would help cyclists and contribute to security

Getting to/from anywhere arond 9 and 5 is basically impossible, except on foot

I would love to car share but I have to drop children off on my way to work so don't have the flexibility to do so

Sometimes it is too dark to walk home during these winter months and the number 52 bus is very very busy and somethimes there is a delay in cathcing one

Not enough CAT B spaces.

I tend to walk home in the evening

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local public transport is limited and if I do choose to travel on public transport I feel travel / motion sickness. Driving is a preferred mode of transportation because of that reason.

Travelling by car seems to fit the hours I work better than any of bus/train/tram alternatives that exist and the times I need to be at work.

it's bad, and getting worse. brown paint in the gutter, or on a pavement, should not count as a cycle lane.

I like walking in. The worst thing is crossing the dual carriageways (around the IC, esp under the A61 over to Jessop West). I don't have a solution to make this better (though I appreciate the opportunity to go under Western Bank), but it is slow and students/others don't always cross sensibly. I feel the buses are expensive (though I'd prefer to walk anyway).

If I had a better public transport alternative then I would take the train. As it is, it would take me 1h30m door to door (train and tram from station/train and walk). I would also be paying nearly £10 per day...which might be worth it if it were a better, quicker service..but it isn't! I have to get in to Sheffield at 7 am to get a parking space in C category. It makes for a very, very long day.It would be good if those of us who live miles out could have some preferential treatment for parking....

i have to use my car to take my daughter with special needs to school and my youngest child to nursery, therefore it would be inappropriate for me to have strangers in the car as part of a car share, plus I myself have mobility issues and need my car to be closeby.

The transport system bus and tram-wise is also not great as it can take you to the centre, but not between certain neighbourhoods in Sheffield, where you have to take two or three bus combinations to get there. There should be more tram lines built too, but that costs quite a lot...

No - I also cycle thanks to the cycle scheme and avoid the bus when I can.

Very frustrating to pay for a parking permit and then have to pay to park because there are no spaces in Cat B carparks. Also, there should be an option to have a permit on a monthly basis as I rarely drive in the summer but can't use my bike in icy weather, so drive more in the winter.

Public transport takes too long when you already work a long day also need the flexibility for staff to park on days when their car is needed for business purposes. Meetings are often held in venues more suited to the car user than public transport. Using taxis is an expensive alternative to departmental budget. Overall policy is infexible as it is a full permit or nothing.

I walk in and catch the bus home

I aim to arrive at 8.00am because the congestion just before 9.00am is so bad.

It is irritating that you pay for a permit that does not guarantee a parking space - nor does it take into account that you may not use it every day.

I may have been tempted to cycle to work, but the main Fulwood road is not very cycle friendly - particularly near Broomhill and so there are no obvious easy routes into the University from home

In the winter, the pavements can be dangerous to walk on resulting in people walking in the raod which is dangerous. Steps and pavements around the department need gritting more often.

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There are UoS staff reductions on Sheffield travel -it would be good if something could be worked out for train travel.

I travel to avoid the rush hour as I have knee problems. This means that finding category B parking during term time can be very difficult. Some sort of system of checking parking availability would be helpful.

My concern is what a struggle it has become to find an available B parking space? I park between 8.00am and 8.15am (which is the earliest I can arrive after dropping for my children at breakfast club as the doors open!!) and still struggle to park. My whole journey to work is becoming increasingly stressful as I know when I arrive B car parks are chaotic. It has always been a problem but with the recent closure of North Campus it has become near to impossible. I have changed my working hours and now pay out for my children to attend breakfast club as well as paying for B permit parking. There is nothing further I can do to arrive at work earlier and, why should I, when I pay up front monthly to park. This is a problem that will only increase with the future closure of B par parks next year. Some provision needs to be made. Your answer cannot only ever be "use public transport" as many of us have commitments and a life outside working hours. I have already had to drop my working hours to accommodate child care and provision so cannot afford to pay for an A parking space nor should B parking continue to be charged at it's current level unless additional spaces be made.

The prize on offer is equivalent to 2 months free parking in a space that doesn't exist. Very generous !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Waiting for buses to and from work there are about 10 Fulwood buses (120) each time and sporadic 70s on first bus. It irritates many people waiting outside the RHH that there are so many 120s and little else.

I have recently started arriving at 8am (although I don't start work until 8:30am). This is because I would stuggle to find a car parking space otherwise. The number of people with permits seems to be far higher than the actual number of parking spaces available. I refuse to pay and dispay, which would cost extra money on top of what I already pay monthly for my perking permit.

Public transport is unreliable and slow that is why I bring my car.

You asked about coming TO the University, for which I normally walk, but going home FROM the University I normally go by bus

The University is decreasing its parking provision and attempting to force staff into using public transport at a time when staff wages have risen beneath the rate of inflation for 3 years running. Given the increase in childcare costs, not to mention the extortionate price of public trasnport, this is yet another assault on the pinched pockets of university staff.

I have tried and failed to share my journey into work over the past two years. I have also tried cycling, bus, and tram as alternatives but none of these methods are adequate to regularly get to work on time or offer value for money. When I cycled in I had my bike seat stolen, when I caught the bus the timetables constantly changed and sometimes the bus never arrived, when catching the tram I had to walk to the tram stop (2 miles) in order to catch the tram at a reasonable time.

Car sharing is only practical when 2 or more people live close to each other and arrive and leave at the same time. Often it is not possible to know what time you expect to leave at night due to workload etc or you may need to make a journey other than straight home, eg collect children from childcare/family

I use public transport because I do not have any children. However, should this change in future (travelling from Chesterfield) I would think I would need to drive in and take advantage of a UoS parking permit. However, I am aware of concerns over the Cat B spaces at the moment - car parks constantly being closed or built on and a colleague recently spending two hours (8.30-10.30) trying to find a space.

When walking to the Dainton building past Information commons University roundabout), the pedestrians crossing area is sometimes so crowded that it is difficult for people to navigate safely. I simply do not understand why this roundabout does not have a subway to separate traffic and pedestrians. I know there is a way to walk under the road next to the Union, but it is obvious that students are not using this.

Lighting in Weston Park is not great and that is my easiest way to get home. The University could work with the City Council to improve lighting in the park!

51 bus service is unreliable. It is just as cheap to drive, it is quicker to drive and is door to door service, plus I can stop off for shopping on the way home.

No - I have a fantastic commute - Grindleford to Foxhouse - Houndkirk Moor followed by the Porter Brook route through the parks - very privillaged.

One short term (1 year) contracts; if not I'd consider moving closer to work as I don't like commuting by car and would much prefer public transport.

Bus travel is not economically viable for everyone and also very time consuming.

Whilst I walk into work, I get the bus home.

More category B parking spaces needed. Arriving at work for 8.00am has now become the norm to secure a parking space. Density of traffic on commute: I travel from Rotherham to Sheffield and back at peak times (M18, M1, Parkway, Sheffield). It is normal for the 10 mile journey to take an hour each way due to volume of traffic. Accidents are also frequent. In the past we have tried a park and ride, but the trams are so unreliable (irregular) at peak times and we now have a child who we take to nursery in Sheffield so public transport is not an option for us.

On one or two days a week I have to drive to work as I leave work to visit my mum who lives in Rotherham. I have to find parking on residential roads up at Crookesmoor which is inconvenient for me and annoying for residents. Parking meters are only 4 hours and as a manager I am often in meetings and can't escape to feed the meter. No point buying a permit as its uneconomic - and I doubt you would give me one. So - 8 hour meters or a P&D carpark for staff using a car occasionally please. Would also be useful for visitors as we have regular - money creating - pharma visitors who drive a long way and find parking impossible.

Bus service expensive and very unreliable

We start work from our homes - typically checking, fixing & updating IT services/processing email - then commute in trying to miss the school rush (& trying NOT to be sat in traffic). Public transport is totally impractical & more costly. Use of public transport would triple/quadruple travel time at a minimum. Work which is currently performed at home to the benefit of the University's IT services just wouldn't happen. Staff would arrive for work cheesed off & thus be much less effective.

My problem is getting to and from the supertram stop at Meadowhall. There is no local bus from Brinsworth in Rotherham to Meadowhall in the morning or back from Meadowhall after 6.15pm. I therefore have to rely on being picked up by car.

I accept that it isn't environmentally friendly to drive, but until a bus stops where I want, waits then takes me home I won't use one. I also wonder why we can't utilise the empty student spaces in Halls of Residences that I pass every day whilst walking into work from where I have to park each day on the road.

I would like to see electric vehicle recharging points installed in some of the bigger car parks.

I walk down Brunswick St every day and sometimes feel a little unsafe as I have heard about crime in the area previously

Buses are often late or do not turn up at all. They break down. The older vehicles are not very well maintained therefore making the journey very uncomfortable. I often experience feelings of travel sickness during my commute.

I do occassionaly require my car to allow me to travel from the main campus to the AMRC site and on these occassions I do bring this and park on the street.

I drive everyday with my wife who also works at the University. Until Supertram drastically reduce their prices I will not be using them as my primary travel provider.

A car share would not offer me the flexibility in an evening to fit around by family life as my husband works shifts and I am often the only person in my household available to support my daughter's extra-curricula activities which she needs transporting to.

Something needs to be done about the lack of parking spaces. If it was an option for me, I would use public transport but I have a baby at childminders and young children at school - I would not be able to work the hours I need to to do my job if I didn't have my car to transport me and my children. It's not an option for me not to bring my car and the parking situation is extremley frustrating.

Since the operator company for my local bus has changed to stagecoach I am able to use the tram card to catch the bus to home (less of a walk). Combined operator tickets are very useful

1. I use a zero tax car. Would be nice if further incentives for zero tax holders could be made (not just dual fuel users)... e.g. parking. 2. I've always objected to University parking fees. The University should offer sufficient parking to enabled staff to quickly and efficiently get to work without adding further

cost. 3. The City also has the balance wrong regarding parking. There are acres and acres of empty tarmac spaces unused by 'resident only' or by 'on street limited hours paid parking'.

I find crossing some intersections to be hazardous -- lack of crosswalk signals, for example. Poorly timed crosswalk signals are also a problem.

Walking to work although often quicker sometimes does not feel safer, cars do not seem aware of pedestrians and I quick often witness cars going through red lights at the pedestrian crossings of which there are few!

I car share as there is no direct transport link from my home. I either have to catch 2 busses or a bus and then a tram. I have to arrive at work an hour before I start in order to make this arrangement work as my husband as to then travel on to his job in Hathersage.

I think that drivers need to better educated when it comes to sharing the road with cyclists and there needs to be more cycle lanes.

More bike boxes and covered bike parking would be very useful, then I would be more likely to cycle sometimes as well. At the moment if I don't walk I take the car.

The route from Whiston to Catcliffe is well designed in terms of cycle provision - with the exception of West Bawtry Road (from Holiday Inn Royal Victoria to McDonalds). It would be great if part of the pavement on this section could be converted to shared pedestrian/cyclists. At the moment the cycle route stops at the Holiday Inn. I currently cycle along the pavement on this section to avoid the 50 mph dual carriageway. I know another cyclist who cycles a completely different route just to avoid this section of road, but as a result his alternative route is overall much more dangerous.

Otherwise, the route is very good. There are cycle paths through most of Catcliffe and Brinsworth which I really appreciate. I also appreciate the quality of the surfaces, the lighting and the speed bumps which slow cars down. I have reported an abusive driver to the police on one occasion, which they dealt with immediately. I have only been based at the FoF since the beginning of August (4 months) and was initially very nervous about cycling to work. However, I really enjoy it for many different reasons and would highly recommend it to anyone. Several people have asked me about my bike and cycling to work, so I would like to think that I can be an inspiration to others in terms of environmentally friendly, healthy, cheap and sustainable transport! On a slightly different topic, I sometimes catch the bus to work if I have to go to Sheffield in the evening. A new bus service from near my house to near work started at the end of October, which I am delighted about. I only found out about this by chance, and circulated the information to my colleagues using the AMRC staff e-mail. However, it would be great if we could have better communication with the local bus companies to ensure that we get information about bus timetable changes as they are released and so that everyone who uses the buses knows about it. I noticed that Morrisons has a supply of up-to-date bus timetables - it would be great if we could provide the same at the Factory of the Future to encourage sustainable transport.

The number of people using public transport has increased over the last 12 months, yet frequency of service nor number of train carriages has increased. It is getting busier at commuter times, but the services do not allow for more flexible working times as frequency of service falls later in the evening.

Cycle provision on roads near the university is not good; much could be done to improve this. Also the cycle improvements within the university have been poorly designed; the new bicycle slide along the stairs (from the direction of Brunswick Road) has either been designed by someone who does not use a cycle, or does not know about physical issues. It is too close to the wall and it is on the wrong side of the stairway. Damage to the upright for the railing indicates how often the pedals hit it, and how poorly designed this is. Most people get off their bikes on the left side; so the right side would be the obvious way to place it. While these appear all small issues, they combine to an irritation and the perception that it is about ticking boxes, rather than an engagement with the issue. It is similar with the painted cycle strips/paths along roads around the university; they are there set aside for bikes, but they are used for parking cars; i.e. we have them , tick, but we don't care whether they can actually be used. This needs to be taken onboard; as it is priority remains with car users; there will need to be a shift in this.

Cat B spaces are becoming more and more limited now - I often have to park on the main road after driving round for half an hour round all of the car parks only to find no

spaces. Travelling by car is my only option - I drop my daughter off at school - to have to catch the bus would mean I wouldnt be able to fulfil my working hours.

While I understand that the University has a policy regarding its environmental impact, as recent events surrounding North Campus has shown, there does not appear to be capacity to understand that due to personal circumstances, some people have no alternative but to travel to work by car - in the case of North Campus we were basically told (as late in the day as possible - communication from both Estates and Parking Services on this issue has been almost non-existent) that almost all of our car parking capacity was being taken away and the attitude was basically one of tough luck, we don't care, we don't have to provide you with car parks. Due to family illness, there are times when I may need to get home quickly in an emergency - my journey time to work was at least 3 or 4 times the length by bus than it is by car, and I am sure I am not the only employee in this sort of situation. I spent the first 7 years of my employment with the University travelling by public transport, and unfortunately I definitely wouldn't recommend it to anyone. Public transport is not at all reliable and is becoming increasingly more expensive - I am also finding that I am actually making a saving on a monthly basis by using the car. So having more and more parking spaces taken away does not help me or people in similar situations (for example who have children). There is a sense that as car drivers, we are made to feel like the enemy compared to cyclists or public transport users and our needs, such as an adequate amount of parking spaces, can just be disregarded - I would just like to point out that some of us don't have a choice.

I have concerns about car parking at the University. I have heard on the grapevine that Durham Road car park is going to be closed for 18 months (to build a multi-storey) car park, which will then be shared by the Childrens Hospital. I cant find anything about this on the university webpages, but this worries me as there arent enough spaces at present, so to close it for 18 months will be a nightmare!

My work patterns are dictated by the availability of car parking spaces and traffic congestion getting in and out of Sheffield. I have found that unless I get in before 8:00 I cannot find a CAT B car parking place ( I have spent 45mins before now looking for a space), and unless I leave before 16:30 I can add an additional 30-45 mins to my jouney time home (which is already 75 mins. The nearest tain station to me is Wakefiel 7 miles away (not buses direct to station)and car parking costs at Wakefield are prohibitive.

Depends on weather/visits to gym/likelihood of a #70 bus turning up within 5 mins.

Sharing wouldn't work for me as it would be very difficult to say I would leave work at a specified time to fit in with somebody else without affecting my productivity. Public transport costs for my journey are significantly higher than commuting by car (Train return ticket £19.30 plus return bus from my village to Derby £5.70 at peak times (would be more if I didn't walk between bus stop and station in Derby and Shef station to work)). The journey time is longer by public transport (accounting for walking between bus stop and station / station and work & waiting for connections) by 20-40%.

My husband brings me to work, he used to work for the university but is now retired. I travel home in the evening by public transport.

Electronic ticketing / payment that is flexible to variable use.

Having suffered at the hands of the public transport system once this week when the journey to and from work took over 1 hour for each way by bus as opposed to the 25 minutes by car. The bus system seems to me to be lacking in organisation, running badly maintained vehicles which belch smoke and cannot be environmentally friendly due to the large engine capacity and poor miles per gallon return. I have carefully chosen a 'greener' car, which is in the lower emissions band (VED of £30) and therefore create far less pollution than the bus. The tram is not an option as I would have to drive to Meadowhall because there is no linking bus service. The minimum 2 hour journey by bus as opposed to 50 mins by car does not present a very

appealing work/life balance

As a category B car park holder who contributes to the transport fund I would like to see our capacity constantly not being reduced for open days, any other event. It's frustrating. Whilst I appreciate why this is done can we not rotate which car parks are used rather than the same ones.

Is there any possibility of setting up a park and ride from the north of the city? One at Owlerton stadium was suggested ages ago but nothing came of it. I would be happy to use this if it was available.

The main problem is when you live so far away you need to use the car and then there are problems trying to find parking spaces by the time you arrive at 8.15am.

Car Parks are getting full to capacity earlier and earlier so may find in future that I am paying for a "license to hunt" for a parking place but will have to find and pay for alternative parking which is not cost effective. I will still have to use my car for transporting my mother about so will still have the expense of that as well as paying bus fares to work.

Coming from the 'wrong' side of the city I have to take the dangerous yet legal U turn on Western Bank. Alternatively, I could leave home 15 minutes earlier and take a long and convoluted way so that I may approach the entrance to the Arts Tower car park from another direction. Some of us really don't have that extra time! Much safer would be the temporary arrangement put in place a while ago to enter the car park from Winter Street.

Generally public transport (on the rare occassions that I use it) from Hillsborough to Sheffield Uni is good (trams). The walk itself is very pleasant. We have adequate cycle lock ups outside out department building (Geography) for when I cycle in to work (maybe once or twice a week), however I do believe that provision of cycle lock-ups (e.g. specific sites to lock up a bicycle) could be improved. Our building does not have a shower, and again I feel this would be useful in all major buildings in the university to encourage cyclists. Although this is not a matter for the university as such, provision of quality cycle lanes in Sheffiled city is poor, and cycling is poorly integrated into the citys transport network. This is not unusual in British cities, however, I feel anything the university could do to encourage the city council to improve its provision for cyclists would be very

welcome. I feel strongly that anything the university could do to incentivise staff and students to walk and cycle to work would be for the best.

I reside in the Hope Valley and participate in rural transport discussion. recntly some extra trains have been put on from Hope to Sheffield which helps in bad weather, however it is quicker to travel in by car and I am a B car permit holder. I have concerns about local transport due to often working late for day job and union matters. Personal safely has always been a concern. I am also very concerned that the constant building work at TUOS does seem to take car parks out of action which is fair enough, but perhaps some recognition that we do generate income for the University and it is fair and reasonable to expect car parking to be available. My final point is that since having children who are now older, I maintain working hours starting at 9.15/9.30am to avoid sitting in traffic creating pollution and taking me up to 30 mins extra to get into work. TUOS should look again at flexible working. This surely mist be part of any sensinle environmental policy. Thank you

Bus and tram links from my home address to work are good, but expensive.

Public transport is uncomfortable, unreliable and impractical. The method by which people travel to and from work should not be of concern to the University. Parking permits shold be available for all who want them, not just those that choose to live miles away from the University. They should also not be given to students.

When I don't have a lift to work I often catch train and find that cross-border (Derbyshire & Yorkshire) prevents rail offers - can a joined-up approach for rail offers on tickets to different counties using rail travel be organised?

I would like to cycle to work but there is no secure place to store my bike

Although I can get to work by tram I also give a lift to someone that works at the Children's Hospital. I need my car as I am also a local councillor and school governor so

go straight from work to meetings across the city. If I didn't use my car I wouldn't be able to get to meetings on time.

Durham Road car park needs to be bigger.

Nuclear AMRC is located out of town on the Advanced Manufacturing park, Rotherham

Unreliable train service means I am often delayed in arriving at work.

I have also had to complain on a number of occasions about the rudeness of bus drivers. I have also witnessed them drive off when they have blatantly seen someone running for the bus and getting to the bus stop to have the bus door shut on them. I find public transport too expensive and there is no incentive to use it for this reason. People do not have much money and salaries are not increasing in relation to inflation.

I also sometimes travel by bike. The Cycle Hut is ace!

The bus service where I live is dreadful and it would take me a lot longer to get here if I had to come by bus. Trying to get a parking space has become more difficult over the years so I hope you will address this problem.

Car sharing is cheaper than both people using public transport. It is also quicker, more reliable and more comfortable. If the tram was made cheaper I would consider using

it more to travel to and from work.

I would consider cyling in in the future if there were cylce lanes. To dangerous to cycle whist people are often using there mobiles whilst driving! I would buy a parking permit if I could get one for pro-rata for the time I work.

A good clear, concise survey. Nicely constructed. The cost of living and location of chosen work place in relation to distance you are willing to travel and the public transport systems available could be something to consider capture in the future. Thank you.

It is easy for me to walk living in Crookes - would never dream of getting the bus, it would be a waste of money, plus the buses are never on time and always full. I enjoy the fresh air!

Bus services are expensive and do not provide a comfortable travel experience. THe time to travel to work by car is 15minutes and 25 for the return journey By bus it can take over an hour, with changes, each way. I cannot see what form of incentive would encourage me to change.

I cycle as well as walk, and it would be helpful to have a more official cycle route through the campus - i.e. arts tower to Hicks/Brunswick

The cycle store in Brunswick needs some lighting urgently

Availability of parking spaces is becoming more of a problem recently. A major problem with public transport for me is price - because I have to travel just over the border into Derbyshire, none of the UoS discounts apply.

Just want to record that, although I have recorded 'walk' as my primary means of commuting, I normally walk to work and return home by bus

Car sharing is not appropriate due to childcare issues.

I would like a lockable bin to put my bike in, but there is a long waiting list. More bins would be helpful.

The university support for regular bus users is excellent. It would make the commute easier if the bus service was more reliable after 9am on weekdays and if there were more frequent busses scheduled and running between 6 and 8pm on weekdays

I feel that walking should be encouraged more! At the moment there is some form of encouragement for cycling or bus use but not for walking.

The bus network isn't great to get from my area of Sheffield to the University area.

The bus services to the University from key areas of the city are appalling, given that the university is a major employer. There is no direct bus from Nether Edge to the University (the only possibility is the hourly bus which stops at the Hallamshire Hospital, which isn't a mainstream service, and pretty infrequent). The buses also get held up in all the other traffic, and therefore it can take longer by bus than walking on many occasions. It is also unsafe to walk home in the winter when it is dark through some of the areas near the University, such as Broomhall, and the University should be lobbying for improved lighting and security to the local council.

If more effective (and cost effective) park and ride alternatives available early in mornings and up to 7pm it might be a viable alternative.

All in all, the trams are wonderful. Very reliable and comfortable (when you can get a seat!!)

Cycle routes need to be improved and more of them, but I understand that logistically this would be near impossible in some areas

Go By Bike!

It is annoying that there is no mechanism for reserving parking spaces for University staff members who have to come in after 9 am because they've been away on University business. I do a lot of outreach, and if I've been away in the morning visiting a school it can be almost impossible to park the car less than 10 minutes' walk away when I get back. If I take the car home, that means an additional 45-55 minutes before I get in to the university (my walk+tram commute takes that long). Don't you want your staff to do outreach? It often seems that way.

different transport for school children at school time, and a fare system which does not allow fare dodging, passes for all types of students, better shelters at tram stops which cover the area the doors are!

For me a commute would mean a walk (in the dark i winter), wait for a bus, spend an hour on the bus getting to town, then wait for another bus to get to the University. And the same at home in reverse. As I have to pick my daughter up by 4.30, this is impossible, I am unable to fit a full time job and commute by public transport. I have tried train and tram too, same problem. By car, I leave at 7.30 and i am parked and in work by 8am.

It is incredibly frustrating to pay so much a year to UoS for parking and yet have such difficulty finding a space, in the last year I have had to leave earlier & earlier to be able to park. I need to use my car due to school pick up commitments & also due to late finishes when on call at UHS

The bus service from Sheffield to the Advanced manufacturing park is poor.

I am considering changing to car travel due to the reliability of the bus service especially in the evenings going home when I could be on my way home instead of stood 20mins at the stop waiting for a bus which is supposed to come every 10 mins!

I would like to use a bus, but the buses from S11 (Ecclesall Rd/Sharrow area) don't connect to the university - they all go to the eastern part of the city, which is inconvenient and slow

Maybe to have stricter criteria to obtain a category B permit. After dropping off my children, I am paying for a permit, and then there are no spaces after 9.00am, so I then have to pay extra to pay on the road. I would be interested to know how many permits are issued to actual spaces?

My primary mode of transport is walking but I get the bus home 2 days a week when I finish at 5pm. At this time the 52 bus is always packed (dangerously) full. It would be great if you would encourage the bus companies to either put double deckers on this route or increase the frequency between 4pm and 6pm. I'm sure people are being put off travelling by bus because of this overcrowding.

My main issue is having flexibility in order to respond to childcare issues should they arise. It takes 15 minutes to get home by car and would take an hour or more using public transport (2 buses plus 20 minutes walking). This maximises the time I can be at work, while also ensuring I have the flexibility to respond to my personal circumstances if required.

I currently work in an office with a shower, which makes cycling and running to work a lot easier. However, we will move to a different office which is currently being refurbished (University House). It was extremely disappointing to see that despite the request for showers have been frequently expressed by myself and fellow cycling colleagues, no showers have been incorporated in the new design. Whilst there are shower facilities elsewhere, it is not convenient and too time consuming to take a shower elsewhere.

I need to use the car as I care for my mother in Chesterfield and have to visit after work several times a week.

The buses are quite unreliable in the mornings between 8am and 9am, when working different shift patterns ie 11am start, I use public transport

Just this morning I arrived in the St George's area at 8.25am and could not find an available category B parking space this side of the ring road. I then got stuck in traffic to get to the other side of the ring road and eventually parked in Durham Road. I then had to walk back down to the Mappin Building and got to work at 8.45. If the University cannot provide me with a category B parking space at 8.25am within a reasonable distance of the Mappin Building then I feel I'm quite within my rights to begin to time my working day from the moment I park. So I will be leaving at my usual time tonight and won't be working the extra time that made me late this morning. So the University has lost 20 minutes of my working day today. If the University doesn't want to provide any more spaces then that's fine as long as they don't mind me working 20 minutes less per day.

Parking prices should be capped in light of petrol prices going up

No direct and regular bus service to and from my regular place of work

During the recent consolidation of bike parking in Regent Court, 29 stands were removed but only 28 were installed. Shouldn't the University be increasing the quantity of bike parking and sacrificing car spaces to do it?

Commuting by tram is great the majority of the time if I can get on a tram that has only come from Herdings Park (3 stops away). If I have to get one that has come from Halfway I often cannot physically get on it due to the volume of people on it - at the time I travel students going to All Saints, Granville College plus the two universities are on it, and it is overcrowded and unpleasant.

I am retired but frequently come in to use the Library

Would like discounted monthly ticket for the new joint ticket for First/Stagecoach

Have you thought about charging Cat A and Cat B car parks on an automated PAYG basis? Currently you charge a flat fee of over 500 pa for the Cat A car park. Given I am paying all that money whether I use the car park or not, why would I choose to use a different method of transport (i.e. a cycle on a nice day) when I have already paid to park the car? Of course that might reduce the Uni income as people just might choose different methods of commuting depending on their daily circumstances!

Cost of public transport is higher, when having to use buses, trains and trams.

The cat B carparks are filling up very quickly and it is becoming increasingly difficult to find a space, whilst there are plenty of free spaces unused in cat A car parks. On a grade 6 you are still on the lower end of the scale but the prices are much more expensive than for a grade 5. I suggest you lower the prices of cat A car parks to make the most of resources for all grades, or bring grade 6 in to the lower band.

If public transport was reliable , if times of buses or trains were more frequent. I would consider using them.

I was until very recently able to catch the 123, this has now been withdrawn from my route.

51/52 buses very busy from 8am onwards (schoolchildren)

I occasionally need to bring my car in but find local parking has diminished dramatically over the last 10 years. Even the paid areas are often limited to 4 hours, which doesn't allow for a full day's work. I see cyclists receiving encouragement, pay benefits, safety equipment, repairs, parking etc, but don't see much encouragement to walk. Waterproofs, footwear, ice grips, walking poles, healthy posture backpacks, energy bars, foot clinics etc might all encourage walking and improve health and reduce staff absence. For example, I am currently driving in due to a bruised sole brought about partially by breaking in a new pair of shoes. In the past I have also been forced to work from home due to the lethal icy conditions on footpaths, which is fine on the flat, but not in hilly Sheffield.

Move of my department to the Arts Tower presented more pressure on parking spaces in the vicinity for those arriving on campus around 9am. As a result, I now mainly walk to work.

Having acquired a brilliant discount card, I tend to walk home.

The route that I take to work is along the ringroad so if I had a car I could take it along that route and instead of being a twenty minute walk it would become at least a 30 minute sit in traffic. The house that I rent was chosen, in part, due to its distance from work.

A really important concern is then move of the Management School to Crookesmoor. Staff are likely to find it impossible to get to lectures on time, when one is held in the Crookesmoor building, and the next is held in the Mappin Building. This will also be a problem for students. I believe that none of the bus companies wish to service this route, but it is arguably essential for the University to provide a (mininus?) service (in order to satisfy students).

Finding a Class B parking space after 0830 is difficult

I enjoy my walk to the University and am fortunate to live close enough to be able to do so every day. It would be nicer, though, if the streets had were less strewn with the remnants of the previous night's revelry - beer cans, chicken bones, etc. - but that's student life, I suppose!

Even at close living distances people might need to take 2-3 buses to actually get into work (if they don't live on one of the main bus routes). I take the car so that I have time to attend early morning medical appointments and the gym for my overall health, before I give lectures in the morning. I'd love to be more environmentally friendly, but if the option to drive was taken away I would likely look for a different job.

It seems only recently has there been a renewed push to better integrate the available services in Sheffield (by way of cross-network tickets, e.g. tickets valid on Stagecoach and First services)- but so much more could be done if the major providers worked better together.

To use public transport would not enable me to undertake my personal responsibilities and get to work on time. To use public transport (a total of 3 changes)on a full-time basis would not be a practical option for me.

When the weather is fair, I ride my bike to work, but it too dangerous when the afternoons are dark. I would ride my bike to work more in the summer, if there were lockers near the showers in the Arts Tower, travelling 38 floors to get a change of clothes is not practical.

Door to door travel time for me is 2hrs - 2hrs 15mins when I use public transport; 1hr - 1hr 30mins when I drive. Driving is also cheaper. But take train most days.

Would like a safer place to store bikes.

I do appreciate that there is a need to reduce car use to work, however there are often very few practical alternatives for people who live outside Sheffield. It may be possible for the university to set up a deal with the Park and Ride system to provide reduced cost tickets, which might at least help to reduce the traffic coming into Sheffield centre.

If more park and ride for tram was available at Gleadless end of city then this would be more used by car drivers at that end of town.

What really needs to happen to encourage more people to cycle to work is to improve the local cycling infrastructure around Sheffield (improving cycle lanes etc) and therefore I would like the University to prioritise working with the Council and road management companies to achieve this.

As I have a child at primary school, public transport isn't reliable enough for me to ensure I can collect her on time.

I vary my commuting between car, walk, bus and cycle. The car is still the fastest method. There would be more incentive to leave the car at home is I didn't have to pay a full years parking fees. As it is I pay the full fee but only use the car park two or three times weekly.

I usually walk except when weather is bad or I have heavy bags to carry. In these instances I get either the 52 or 95 bus.

I purchase a Stagecoach Megarider (monthly) for bus & tram, and in fact, during the week I probably use the bus as much as the tram - sometimes going home on the bus as the stop is very near to my house. In the mornings I want to get in quickly, but in the evenings time is not so important, and since I leave later there is no rush hour traffic. The main problem is that if you have to travel during rush hour, it's just a nightmare on the bus. I've seen people running on the street in the mornings and making better progress. Some kind of integrated bus service to get folks to the tram stop more efficiently would be absolutely fantastic - fewer stops and a direct route to the tram...

I have to travel from home in Dinnington to Sheffield in the morning and then from Sheffield to Clowne to pick up my son from his grandparents, and back home again to Dinnington in the evening. There is no way I could do these journeys on public transport.

It would be nice to have secure inside areas to park bicycles and then I would cycle.

I commute by train and therefore cannot benefit from bus pass reductions. Would like to see some reductions for train fares too.

The 52 service is good however in term its rammed with students who pay 60p and go 3 stops, there's not enough buses laid on at peak periods, the traffic congestion on Whitham Road/crookes road is dreadful (am and pm). Following a severe accident on a bus last year on the way home from work which required surgery I will avoid public transport at all costs preferring the right to drive to work which is quicker, cleaner and definitely safer to do for the sake of £1-£1.50 a day extra. I don't have to sit with people with bad BO, smokers who stink, wierdo's and those who had a curry breathing over me from the night before, no comparison really is there? In addition to this I also have child care to deal with as my child has special needs yet I do not qualify for a B permit! yet there is a car with an A permit allowed to park in the Arts Tower C parking FREE of charge and doesn't get ticketed....apparently the owner is the head of estates! real fair system

No link to Tram from Loxley and Wisewood areas - it's a 20 minute walk to the Tram from my home.

I enjoyed cycling to work but now I live close enough to walk without it taking forever, I decided that it would be best to leave my bike at home - the risk of being knocked off (particularly around University roundabout) and the risk of something happening to my bike far outweighed the benefits of better health and a quicker journey to work.

There is increasing concern amongst lower grade / part time / parents who work at the University that there will be a further reduction in availability of Cat B spaces. I simply could not afford the more expensive permit option as am on a lower salary band, but even arriving at work early often have to drive to different car parks to find a space. I have been blocked in at Durham Rd car park at the end of the day when it is made available for the public - the lanes are narrow as it is but visitors parking against the wall at the bottom and alongside the Hicks building where there are no spaces causes chaos trying to leave. Why there is a porter on during the day but not in the evening when it is required to patrol seems the wrong way round. When we have to pay for a car park that is then free for use by the public is most annoying, a pay and display machine could be left for out of hours public use to try and reduce costs for those paying for the spaces. As I only ever work 4 days a week I would like to see my permit state Mon-Thursday only and pay a reduction in the amount I pay, the barcode links to a database so may not require a great deal in additional organising.

I sometimes use the tram if I come form my other half's at Gleadless

The bus service is very poor, I often walk home because at 45 minutes it's still quicker than waiting for the bus and then walking from the bus stop to home.

Whilst i have a cat C permit, i don't normally use it, but park on local streets instead. This is due to cost and lack of available spaces, also i like to have a short walk each day.

I would take the bus from either Dore or Tesco Park & Ride which would reduce my drive time in my car, however with 30 minute gaps between each bus, if one bus does not show up then it's a long wait until the next one. This happened many many times with both the Tesco bus and the Dore bus - now at least if the Dore bus doesn't turn up, there is a Tesco bus approx 10 minutes later so I can get back to my car and I'm not waiting around for another 30 minutes!

Next year the Management School will be moving to a new location further away from the town centre making it difficult to use public transport to get to work on time and to leave in time to get to the train station. My alternative is to to drive but I can not be guaranteed to find a parking space near the new location. Therefore, I am not sure what my 'usual' journey to work will be come the move to a new location.

Walking in Sheffield is generally quite pleasant but the area around the Information Commons and up towards Western Bank is terrible. The crossings at the bottom of the hill are awful: at peak times they are so crowded it's positively dangerous, and you often can't cross the first time the crossing changes to green man, and sometimes way too many people are caught in the central reservation for quite a long time as it's common for one half of the crossing to let pedestrians across more freqeuntly than the other. I often find myself taking an alternative, longer route to avoid this crossing point as it's such an unpleasant experience using it.

Whenever possible I walk home from work.

At present I have to leave my house at approximately 07:15 to arrive at work at 08.15 - 08:20, although I do not officially start work until 09:00. If I was to leave it any later to leave home my commute time would be considerably longer than an hour.

I currently work 2 days 9.15 - 2.30 and 2 days 9.15 - 5.15 so car sharing is very unlikely as I would struggle to find someone with the same working pattern. I started using the tram earlier this year for approx 5 months but it became very difficult to continue when I started a new role and my working pattern changed. It is also very difficult to find somewhere to park with a 9.15 start.

Because I live in Grenoside, which is underserved by buses which change routes and times regularly, I have to either walk or get a lift to and from Leppings Lane if I want a journey that takes less than an hour.

Estates are making a really good effort to provide decent cycle parking and facilities and it's appreciated

Cycle routes in Sheffield are appalling - parked cars, poor drainage, poorly located etc

I sometimes get the bus, however the service to walkley (95) is really poor (late buses etc.). I can see it putting some people off taking the bus.

I live on a well serviced bus and tram route, however, due to childcare issues using local transport is just too time consuming and inconvenient, which is really disappointing.

Once I reach Sheffield station on the train, I have to get the 08:25 A1 TMTravel bus service to the Advanced Manufacturing Park - this is also the service I use to get back into Sheffield after work. In the morning, the bus is usually very reliable - however in the afternoon, the 16:31 bus is always late, without fail. On average it is around 10 minutes late, but has been up to 20 minutes late. As I rely on this bus to catch my train it is very frustrating and disappointing. Either TMTravel needs to get their act together, or some sort of shuttle service from the city centre to the AMP should be provided by the University - two times in both the morning and afternoon perhaps? This might also encourage Sheffield-based members of staff to use the bus rather than driving.

My secondary mode of transport is the bus, and I think the university could push the bus companies and the council to improve and better coordinate services across the city, as a major employer. It makes no sense that three services are running more or less the same route at the same time (53, 25, 25A, 43, etc.). The joint tickets are afirst step, but this should lead to better coordination overall. also: do we need subsidised car park spaces for staff on campus?

One of the most stressful parts of my job is the worry of finding somewhere to park. Due to a phobia (for which treatment didn't work) I can't use public transport, so rely on my car for getting to work. Parking is becoming so difficult I am really concerned that the time may come when I can't get to work - but as a single parent, my job is essential. I pay for a B permit, but often have to pay up to £7.00 a day to park in a local pay and display car park. I can't afford to do this, but on occasions have had no choice. If I'm lucky I can park on the road between 9.30 and 4.30, but this has become a challenge as more and more people arrive by 9.15 or earlier, and sit in their cars hoping the Parking Services van doesn't move them along. I am actually arriving in the area of the Medical School by 9.15-9.30, just to park. If lucky I'm in the office early (but can't leave early as it is classed as personal gain), but if there is no parking I can be driving round for 45 mins on a bad day, and end up being late. It is very very stressful and as more university car parks close, the problem is increasing. I envy those who can use public transport, although even if I didn't have my phobia, it would be a two bus journey and take me a long time to get to work.

My husband and I share the car/bus travel so that we can be back for childcare arrangements. We do no thave time to get home on public transport to collect the children.

I used to use the Fulwood bus service, which is currently number 120. Unfortunately in August 2011 the service changed and is now much less reliable, mostly because during the day all Stagecoach 120 buses terminate at the Royal Hallamshire Hospital and do not serve Fulwood, and secondly because the route is much longer (it used to terminate at the Sheffield Interchange, but now terminates at Halfway). Therefore, although enough buses are timetabled, they often arrive in clusters with long gaps

between. I would suggest an improvement in the service to revert back to running the service between Fulwood and the interchange (I doubt many customers travel from Fulwood to beyond this point on the Halfway route - as I know from experience most are either students or work in the University, hospitals or city centre). I have written to South Yorkshire travel on two occasions since the service changed - they claim to have addressed the issues but fundamentally in my experience they remain the same (even though I now walk I monitor the service that may or may not pass me). Due to the decline in the 120 service I found it more reliable to walk between home and work, with no difference in time considering how long some of the bus stop waits had become. I also enjoy the health benefits. I know several fellow former bus travellers who have changed their transport choice as a result of the decline in the Fulwood-City centre service, some of whom have chosen the car. Hence raising this here as I think this is likely to impact upon many university employees.

Get rid of the glass outside Bar One! Give cyclists remote gate openers for Regent Court without a £40 deposit. Reward cyclists!

Fare freeze or reduction on Supeertram needed.

Sometimes I catcth a taxi...

My department will be moving to the Crookesmoor building in April 2013. I would like to use my car as the journey will be quite awkward with public transport and very long!!

You didn't ask, but I walk home.

I often don't get a car parking spacein the last 6 months I have spent an additional £100 on parking on top of my permit.

I am actively considering moving in the next twelve months and one of the factors is the sheer unpleasantness and poor reliability of the bus service.

Car sharing would be impractical due to my work pattern and the times of my shifts. Also my commute routes to work can vary depending on schools coming out and on specific days due to heavier traffic flows

Make the bus fare even cheaper. As such they don't come on time and aren't frequent either. If the bus fare is so high and the bus timings are not convenient, more folks will have to start bringing cars to work. If public transport is to be encouraged, reduce the fares or subsidise the bus fares more for the University staff (not enough just to subsidise for students alone - staff need to be on time to taech them!).

I drop my daughters at the bus stop as they go to notre dame high school so my times are restricted in a morning.

I find the council's refusal to clear footpaths really upsetting. As I said earlier, being unable to walk to work any more is damaging to my wellbeing. I also wish that the university would do more to support pedestrians, rather than supporting cycling all the time.

My walk home (up to Crookes) during vacation times (especially in winter) is very dark and lonely which means that sometimes I have to catch the bus (which I always prefer not to do). I wish the area around S10 Health and the old Crookesmoor Library (Northumberland Rd / Conduit Rd) was a bit safer.

The 505 is a great service when it runs but the buses break down too frequently to call it reliable.

Whilst I can appreciate it is sometimes difficult for buses to keep to their timetables, it can prove very annoying when you are waiting for a bus and it doesn't turn up, maybe the next one doesn't turn up and then you can sometimes get more than one arriving all at the same time!! I think this happens on a lot of routes but it is really frustrating when you are stood waiting - especially when the weather is bad.

As I walk to work I generally have no problems. I do notice that the street lighting on the road where I live is not sufficient during winter time.

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There seems to be less space available now in cat B car parks. The one on Mushroom Lane would be an alternative for many but the lighting is poor and the access following parking is not great. If there could be direct access to Goodwin (via soem steps) this would be a viable option for many people. More lighting also to make safer

for women on their own. I think the bus deals offered are great but as I have two children to drop off at different places this is not an option for me. It would eat into my working day by a significant ammount.

No safe crossing point for pedestrians on Crookesmoor Road (Conduit Road junction). Plenty of students live here/walk past here which will only get significantly worse once the Crookesmoor Building re-opens next year. There is lots of speeding commuter car traffic that bypasses Western Bank.

Busses from/through Grenoside are very unreliable. My working hours are mainly 12:00-17:00 I have difficulty find a parking space even with a B permit. As I work in the Medical School/Royal Hallamshire Hospital, on road parking is not often an option. I also have to work at Northern General Hospital sometimes at short notice.

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The two local places next door and next door but one are unoccupied and so parking available. If it wasnt I wouldnt travel in the car as parking is very difficult.

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In your survey, you need to allow for possibly several options to be ticked when answering to some specific questions. Car park cost at the University is rising sharply (as do the public transport tickets), all above the average inflation. It is not much the University can do about public transport, but increasing the cost of car park is not the right way to go.

It is extremely difficult to find a B parking space in the Western Bank area. Some car parks do not utilise the space effectively such as that belonging to CiCs which could easily have two additional spaces marked out without problems.

I usually walk - I think the bus service to the Ecclesall Road South area of Sheffield is poor - going home there are only two buses that go to that area - the 70 and the 505 and they don't run that often. You have to choose which bus stop to wait at - the 70 bus (Clarkson Street) or the 505 (Western Bank)

Please include weekends in the options in future! There are no realistic public transport options between Heeley and Western Bank - the 51 bus takes forever crawling through town.

Please also consider staff who have to commute Children to childcare or school clubs before or after work which often makes public transport impossible.

it works out quicker for me to walk the 1.5 - 2km to work than to get to a bus and be stuck in traffic, and i like the walk - it's healthy, i wake up, it's free. Although during bad weather and darker evenings it's not so great, (especially with the news of recent muggings, but luckily not in my area) and i'm going through shoes at a stupid rate..

PLEASE, PLEASE, PLEASE PUT EXTRA SEATS OR ANOTHER BUS AT BUSY TIMES ON THE H1 SHUTTLE BUS.

I walk home from work each day to benefit from the exercise. However, it is a little too far and I would travel part-way via tram if the standard fares were lower e.g. 50pence for 1-4 stops.

I find the buses good during the day but they are much less frequent in the evenings which is a problem for me getting home.

I walk a lot also, to/from bus stop part of route on good days. Quality of pedestrian experience is poor - pavements/ crossings etc I would like many of car parks in University used as open public spaces to improve quality of landscape and general sense of an 'academic' place!

I walk home. Somehow, you only asked how I get to work.

If the University is serious about encouraging cycling and walking as opposed to car use, it would make it a lot easier to cycle through the concourse from behind the Arts Tower through to the other side of The University under the concourse. There have now been barriers to walking/cycling through from Bolsover Road near the geography building through to the walkway by the Octagon Centre for around three years. I feel that cars have had the priority most of the time over cyclists in particular especially by the barrier leading to Bolsover Street

Buses to work seem to be great in the morning. Buses home in the evening are almost universally awful for where I live. If the bus companies want people to use their business, then it would seem sensible to make sure that convenient services in both directions was the norm.

I have a slight disability which is made worse by travelling on public transport therefore I choose to use my own car . I am not entitled to a B parking permit as I am on a frequent bus route, which I do use occasionally. However parking at the university is becoming something of a luxury and staff have to arrive earlier and earlier to get a parking space. I understand staff with childcare needs (or other needs) feel entitled to a parking space however this is a benefit (even though payment has to be made), not all companies have parking facilities and transport issues should be taken into consideration when choosing an employer or when becoming a working parent.

When I first started at the university I did park and ride. However, with childcare commitments of two children at different locations I could not accommodate the extra time it took and it made little difference financially to me.

The tram is an extremely good clean service but on a short to medium journey I think it is very expensive and does not always run 365 days a year and early starts on bank holidays and Sundays.

University needs to start providing more car parking spaces for staff and not close car parks off when there are events such as open days and if this has to be dont staff should be given some of their car parking fees back

I am one of many people for whom laboratory research is a major component that regulates my transport needs. Considering getting to and from the University is a rather simplistic view of the needs of this cohort to be productive. My lab research is more akin to farming, than to a simple administrative place of work. For all 500 people in the vicinity of Firth Court laboratories, no day is like any other and while we can plan for tomorrow and next week reasonably well, we do not know what will be happening next month. It might involve an extended visit to a lab in another part of the country, or having a new collaborative worker visit for a month, sharing my car ( AND my house). I irregularly depart and return back to the University at all hours of day and night including weekends. From a transport planning point of view, this behaviour will appear chaotic ( in the technical sense of the term), but it is important for the University to recognise that a significant fraction of people behave in this way, by the nature of the lab-based research that they do.

When it's raining hard, or I'm tired, or I need to be at work urgently, I use the 52 bus service, which is frequent and excellent.

I have to be flexible with my working hours to suit the job I currently do and do not have regular set hours and may work over so that would not be fair to another person. i don't take sick leave and would be unwilling to miss an appointment or arrive late because the person who is due to bring me is unwell. I would be happy to come on public transport in the early morning but it takes far too long to get home in the evening. If the bus did not stop at ALL the stops but limited as they used to for longer journeys that may make the journey more pleasant; also cleaner, less crowded buses and trains and the near certainty of a seat would help.

Why in winter is the public transport system less reliable?

The street lighting could be improved in some areas around campus, to allow people (staff and students) to walk home safety when it is dark/night

a more frequent service would be better

The 51 bus route to Lodge Moor is very unpredictable. If I leave work slightly later than usual (5.45 to 6.00) the bus usually fails to arrive at the advertised time - a 30 minute wait is not unusual and, then, multiple buses arrive within a short time interval. Thus I normally walk (50 minutes walk time). The long waits that I have had for the 51 bus are unacceptable. Talking to fellow passengers, this is the norm.

Pedestrian crossings around campus are getting very dangerous and are woefully inadequate for footfall, especially around the inner ring road.

if the bus service was more reliable and i didnt have to listen to peoples phones playing tinny music whilst they sing along or sit in a chair that was recently urinated on ( yes that happened and someone told me AFTER i had sat in it )I would come on the bike more regularly but the roads are now in such a state that it shakes the bike to bits and last time i had 3 punctures in a week so that makes you late for work or going home. A puncture in darnel at 8.40pm is not a fun experience.

If I am working a shift which starts any time after 9am then I really struggle to find a car parking space. I have to drive around several car parks (on a 1-way system) to find a space and then often have to walk back to the car park far away in the dark.

I use the train around 30% of the time but the cost is higher than driving.

The 120 service is currently not suitable for commuting, as it is usually at full capacity in the morning with children attending schools along the route, and students/other commuters in the evening. Quite often buses aren't able to stop, so in the time it takes to wait you could have walked in. There is also the issue of some buses only servicing Hallamshire Hospital (which reduces the number of buses to Fulwood, which could be a reason for over-crowding in the evening).

Please see above

Parking is getting more difficult every week and this can be quite stressful. There always seems to be quite a few car park closures or works vans parked in marked bays.

I wish more money could be spent on improving public transport. I much prefer travelling by bus now rather than car. I have sold my car and we are now just a one car family instead of two. It can be inconvenient at times but you learn to live with it and find other means to get to places and also thinks twice before travelling.

Your survey is too rigid, and doesn't allow us to explain multiple / flexible journeys. So: my mode of travel has changed over the past 3 years, I used to walk kids to school then walk to work and sometimes bus home, now I sometimes (3 x / week) drive from home to school and always walk to work from my kids school - in Crookes.

The local service from the area where I live are very poor.The 15 mile each way to commute would take ages on public transport,which makes the car the best option.

This year I have a C category parking permit, but I have chosen to communte to work by tram due to the cost of parking daily at the University and the limited number of parking spaces. Lack of parking spaces isn't helped when spaces are allocated for visitors to the University and there is no prior notification that there will be limited parking in a certain car park on a certain day. I previously worked in the St George's area and number of spaces on the car park at the rear of St George's Library were regularly reserved for visitors, sometimes only leaving four or five spaces for staff. The Orange Street car park in that area is often used as a site for any workmen in the area. There is now a multistorey car park in this area. Why aren't visitors given a map which indicates where public car parks are located rather than reserving University car parking spaces, especially in the St George's area?

From my house to work it would be a total of two buses in rush hour traffic. Getting into town by walking, and getting a car share with a colleague is easier for me. Ideally I'd have my own car, which is something I am looking at getting in the future.

I may be needing to use my car as I will have to travel to conduct interviews around the Sheffield area. There are few parking options and it is expensive to park near work but I will not be able to use public transport for this type of work.

parents dropping off children at school and having no regard to people on pavements

A lot of my colleaguess who drive in say they have problems with parking. There is a lot of recognition given to staff who cycle in and the environmental benefits of this and little mention of staff who walk into work.

I have only worked in Sheffield for 1 year. I am currently in the process of moving to postcode S8 9RG, but expect the bike to remain my primary mode of transport.

I take the bus in and usually walk or take the bus home but on one day each week I visit my elderly parents who live at the other side of the city before I come into work. On that day I drive to work and park in the residences car park. I have to purchase an annual pass for the car park even though I usually only park my car here on one afternoon per week. It would be better if I could pay to park on the occaisions when I need to (provided of course that the cost isn't going to be nearly as much as the annual pass).

I would like for 52 bus route change back to what it was years ago,instead of all going from WOODHOUSE to HILLSBOROUGH.It was better when they some use to change round at BALLYFIELD and CROOKES which I think was a better system for this route.

I do have a 51 bus stop near me that would drop me outside the Childrens Hospital. However I refuse to use it as it's very expensive to travel by public transport. If there was severe bad weather such as a storm then I will consider taking the bus. I prefer to walk it takes 30 minutes via a short cut.

From our house it would take 2 buses to get here and that would take far longer and cost a huge amount for 2 people (way more than even the cost of parking here.) The cost of using a car is the same for up to 5 people, whereas public transport is more expensive (and much slower) even for just 1 person (which it shouldn't be), as soon as there are 2 or more people it's extortionate.

It takes too long for me to get to work on a bus as a bus from my end does not come past my work, also I need the car as I pick my children up from school/childminders everyday. I struggle every morning trying to find somewhere to park.

the bus which I use sometimes is the TM 505 which will put on a single decker in mornings ( peak time) and a double decker in day time. Mainly commuters use this bus from University, Hallamshire Hospital and Sheffield High School for Girls, so a double decker bus in the morning would make more sense........? surely?

Cycle lanes are very bad, often not very visible to cars, especially at night during rush hour. They are often used as for parking. People are scared to cycle on the roads. if cycle lanes were safer, more people would be willing to cycle

I am finding increasingly difficult to find a car parking place if I start work after 9am (which I do if I take my children to school). This means that as well as spending money on a parking permit, I am also spending money on street/multi-storey car parking. If it continues then I might reconsider and not renew my car park permit.

The volume of pedestrian traffic on the university roundabout is a serious problem - I encounter it only twice daily, but students are crowding on to the central island on Brook Hill and taking risks in the fast-moving traffic many times a day. The university needs to be making representation to the council to improve light traffic sequencing to give pedestrians a chance, or to introduce a pedestrian crossing higher up Brook Hill.

i had this car before starting this job and will be changing for a smaller engine vehicle in March 2013

Whilst I drive to near the University I walk the last 10 mins

Hard to answer the question about primary means as I generally in an average week:- Inward journey - walk 3 days, bus one day,car one day Outward journey - lift home with a colleague, or bus, and drive one day per week.

I had to get rid of my car because I could not get parking and could not afford to pay for the parking permit and then on street parking on top of this. It have to catch 2 buses and it takes over an hour to get to work. Some days I have to be at work for 7am and this is not and ideal situation when relying on public transport. I do think that the parking is expensive for a permit only scheme. With the reduction in spaces planned by the university I think that the permit prices should also be reduced.

The cycle route on Glossop Road by the New Roots wholefood shop is ALWAYS parked up.

Need to use a car as have elderly relatives in nursing home / sheltered accommodation who we visit after work. Using public transport is not a viable option for this. The University policies on parking etc appear to take child care into consideration but not issues related to elderly relatives.

I've tried commuting by train but it takes ages and costs a lot. Park and Ride is a reasonable alternative

I think there is an issue with the number of category B parking spaces available. I commence work at 9am but have to arrive at work by 8am to be guaranteed a space in a B car park. Also with Durham Road car park closing for a period of time I think this may also make matters worse.

It's a very slow journey going into the centre of town, to then catch another bus or the tram up to the University. I'd be more tempted to use the bus if there was a new bus service route that ran some length along London Road (along past the Waitrose garage), travelled up Hanover Way and turned left into Glossop Road. This service could then turn right up Clarkson Street and then right onto Western Bank and back again, forming some kind of loop, like the FreeBee bus does. I bet lots of people travelling to the University from the south side of Sheffield would use this service, for instance people on the 20, 75/76 and 97 routes.

I would cycle in if there were any showers in my building...

i often use car if I need to work beyond 6 as buses are very unreliable after that time. Car parking is a big problem as there are not enough spaces and meters very expensive

i would like to see an increase in the discount for tram travel for staff. it is about £2 less than if i buy it from supertram. Also it would be easier if i could some times travel by car, and know that I will have parking space. We live in Bradfield, my husband also works at the university, so it is an issue for both of us.

it would not be possible to car share as I call in to my elderly relative on a daily basis on my way home from work

It would be good if the University could add it's voice to the campaign for more cycle routes and generally better cycling provision in Sheffield as a city.

Pedestrian crossings outside Jessop West at UofS tram stop are a nightmare - this is the low point of the commute every day!

I understand the University's travel policy but due to after work activities and caring for me elderly father, commuting by public transport wastes valuable time in my day.

Child care is not the only family caring-related scenario.

As a primary carer for a wheelchair bound parent I feel not enough weighting is given in car parking permit requests. The impression that is given is that the only thing the University is interested in is child care and child transport issues.

A practical car parking arrangement is essential for me to do my job. I need to be able to park quickly and cheaply near work. There is no public transport which fits in with the hours of my younger child's after school and breakfast club care AND the hours of my job. I drop off and collect two children to two different schools (due to ages) on my way to and from work. Please keep my current ability to park, thank you.

I have not got direct transport to work. Either 2 buses or tram and bus. My husband drops me off at tram stop and picks me up. With 2 kids ands school I feel I cannot manage the travelling easily.

I think that more parking needs to be available for visitors to the University. Working in the media team we often have to arrange parking spaces for journalists at very short notice and this is always extremely difficult.I think this can impact on a visitors trip to the University.

I have it easy because I can and do walk to and from work. My colleagues who live outside Sheffield and pay for parking still face terrible problems finding a parking space.

I drive and then leave my car on a road and walk 15 minutes to my building as I was denied a category B parking permit this year and I will not pay £3.20 a day for C parking. It is good to be more active but equally, especially in winter, it is quite a hassle to have to walk for 15 minutes before I even reach my car to drive the rest of the way home.

Whilst I respect the need to keep pedestrians safe I have to question the logic behind the location of the pelican crossings off all exits of the main roundabout (Brookhill roundabout). If anything this causes congestion resulting in poor traffic flow and a higher risk of accidents. Surely a bridge or underground pass with security would be more appropriate and safer?

80 bus back from eccelsall rd to uni please for when I stay over in Sheffield!

I am unwilling to car share as I need to be available to attend my parents at short notice and cannot do this if I am responsible to/for someone else. If I am unable to park my car at work then I may need to look for other employment as my journey is around 12 miles and takes 2 buses. I do not live near to a tram stop (c.4 miles away)

Potholes combined with wet weather are obviously dangerous for cyclists, especially when car drivers rarely understand the risks of cycling around/over potholes. However given the large extent of the pothole problem in Sheffield and the budget cuts forced on the council I'm not sure what can be done about this at present.

I need my car for work and have no alternative to drive but some days I have to park as far away as Crookes on returning to the office as the category C car parks fill up very quickly in the morning and on street parking is time-limited and also imited. I think it is a shame that the only way of getting a permit which I would not use every day is to pay a lot of money.

Traffic aside the best way for commuting is by car - if I came by train I'd have to add nearly 45minutes to my journey and with my partner also doing the same journey into sheffield we'd spend approx £30 extra per week on train fares compared to fuel and parking costs. OK, it's nice to sit and read a book on the train or enjoy a drink after work and not have to drive home but overall it's just too much hassle - the car is easy.

As A dog owner, I get up early to give my pet a decent walk before coming to work, this makes the bus commute difficult, it would mean getting up even earlier than I do at present to be available for work from 9am at the latest.I accept that is my choice to have a pet, but I feel my dog helps with my work life balance which is important. As a senior technician, I often need to be at work before 9am and sometimes still need to be at work at 6pm, after 6pm the buses to my home reduce in frequency considerably extending the comute time.

I have been the main contact for my elderly relatives and sometimes have to leave work if there is a problem with them which isn't accounted for on the parking permit form so every year I have a problem getting it renewed. Also we have a site at Buxton which I am required to work at and no department transport to or from this site.

I always walk to and from work regardless of the weather, but if there was a frequent bus service running from Hunter's Bar/Banner Cross to West Street I would probably use it (e.g. in torrential rain).

the buses are dire now to the North of Sheffield (Grenoside) and we don't have a tram connection service either. To get the bus you daren't get a day ticket as won't be the same company coming back and can't use tram and change at Shalesmoor on same ticket.

The 120 bus service does not run to time, quite often 3 buses turn up at once, you get on one then the other two pass you by whilst your bus waits at the stop for 5

minutes. Why oh why can't the 120 stop in the bus station rather than wait at Flat street. it's a fair walk from the train station and I'm glad i'm not disabled or physically impaired. for a service that supports the Hospital it has not been well thought out. The buses never run on time in the early morning. Why?? there is no traffic??

Trams very full at rush hour as are tramlink buses - the latter sway round the most minor of bends, so not easy to stand.

A key desire over a regularly long working day is to minimise time spent travelling home as it detracts from work life balance, e.g. leaving late equals arriving 1 hour later, eating late, going to bed up early to do the reverse. Car sharing is fine where possible but reduces flexibility at work.

Two points: --Car use is increasingly presented as a selfish, environmentally unfriendly choice. This may or may not be the case, but the University should not lose sight of the fact that the greater the number of staff who spend time using unreliable public transport, the less free overtime it can expect to receive. --I have lived in a major French city and have no issue whatsoever about using the very fine, integrated public transport system there. However, I would never willingly choose the bus in preference to my car in Sheffield.

The service has got worse since the amalgamation of First and Stagecoach

if the Trans Pennine Trail could be hard topped all the way from Penistone to the hillsborough / sheffield that would be useful.

Although my primary and preferred mode of transport is walking, I'm forced to use my car to get to teaching venues (e.g. in the edge, the ridge and in endcliffe village) as bus service is insufficient and walking back and forth to these venues would take up too much of my working time.

Working variable hours with early late starts frequent trips to see clients and fitting around the school run doesn't make alternatives feasible for all. When practical I use the train to travel across Yorkshire and Humber and always to London all of which happen on a weekly basis. Without a car I couldn't do my job & due to the nature of the hours means I need to pay excess parking to get a space.

The 505 bus is not reliable, lots of staff live in S11 so a more regular and reliable bus service would be better used.

I walk via Mushroom Lane, past Goodwin Sports centre. The road is also used for getting to and from Elmfield and Crookesmoor buildings, including when it is dark during winter at 4pm. The road is very badly lit and the pavement is very poor. I have written to the council already to ask them to improve it and I would be grateful if the University could put some pressure on too.

My passenger is my husband who is also a University employee. He does not dirve so I am the sole driver. We live 15 minutes walk from the nearest bus stop,which is why we choose to travel by car. Also it is more convenient for us both. Also the bus journey takes twice as long.

bus and tram fares are exhorbitant

Some roads are very poor i.e. a lot of potholes.

Being on the 52 bus route makes it easy to take the bus if necessary. At the moment I take the bus more as I have to rush back with a pram to get my older child. But being able to walk to work and back is my preferred way of going to work.

It would be great if there was such a thing as an "infrequent user" parking permit, which had a limited number of uses per year. I only use my car to go on school visits and need a parking spot at slightly random times of day for only parts of the year.

In terms of improving local routes, it would be good to lobby for changes to routes most used by University folk. For me, that means tackling illegal parking in the cycle lane on Clarkenhouse Road, and putting in a cycle lane down Brocco Bank to stop the hazardous 'checkerboard' of cars cyclists have to weave around to get to Hunters Bar.

I drive because I have to to manage life, children, school etc. I pay for parking it often can't find a place and end up still having to pay for public parking having spent 20 minutes wasting time and fuel driving around all category B car parks between the north campus and the hospital. Wasted money aside, this is definitely NOT environmentally friendly and i admit probably contributes to poor road rule compliance as I become increasingly frustrated by the experience. The impending closure of the Durham road car park for 18 months is going to exacerbate this problem not just for me but for all the other working parents who have expressed their concern on the forum. As much as it would be lovely to use public transport this would add about 2 hours in total to my working day, my kids are really young and I would barely see them and have to pay for breakfast club, after school club, and I feel this would be detrimental to the institution of 'family' life

Have previously commuted by bus/train/tram from north of Barnsley to Sheffield for many years, but recent changes in both the timetabling and frequency of services meant I was spending a lot of time transferring between services (45 minutes at Barnsley Interchange, making a 1hr 20 mins journey into a 2hr one). Childcare has necessitated the change to driving as I need to be able to get to the nursery (in Barnsley) at any time. When my child is old enough, I will return to public transport commuting.

need better support for bicycles -- right now it is too risky crossing the roads on campus is almost as risky as cars have the right of way; why are not some of the roads simply pedestrian ways?

Only that there are not enough car parking spaces for Category B and when one car park is not available than trying to get parked is stressful and need to leave home earlier each day to get parked, thus making the working day even longer. We are still charged even though we may not be able to get parked.

sheffield city centre is poorly equipped to deal with present day demands of traffic, the roads could be better directed instead of so many restrictions, reducing restrictions would ease traffic probs as flow would be better. parking problems could be alleviated by building more underground and mulitstorey car parks. parking bays should have dividing markings because some people park too spread to too close together and its very inconsiderate. the car share scheme could be better coordinated by this survey itself it will identify possible matches. Things that would make me give up my car - cheaper tickets, its actually cheaper for me to drive, what if the uni had its own staff bus we could all contribute to and collect and drop off staff like a school bus?

In the summer I cycle one day a week, this is not practical in the winter months. I would LOVE my bus service to be resumed, even though it was more expensive to commute by bus. I am dangerous driving and often get home very stressed and tired.

There are no buses between Holmesfield and Sheffield via Owler Bar. The 97 service is diabolically incompetent - it has actually got worse since the much acclaimed 28th October!

An additional crosswalk on Glossop Road between the Education Department and the Octagon would be most welcome! The bend in the road there makes it very difficult to cross, especially when there are buses approaching from both directions.

I work varied patterns including weekends for performance assessments. I get in early so I can have a parking space. When I lived in sheffield 8 years ago I used to walk in. I understand that durham road is great for octogon events, but it is a pain to get in earlier than 7 to get a space somewhere else when it is closed. Especially when you might have finished at 11 the night before and the same night, but know that getting in after 7 means no parking....

The mgnt school shifts to Crookesmoor in the spring. Currently, there are no buses operating outside the building (although there are bus stops in the street). Commuting to the school will therefore become more problematic with the likelihood of lower use of public transport. Moreover, contiguous classes around the campus are frustrated. The re-introduction and adaptation of a 'circular' bus service to cover Mappin Street, Crookesmoor, & Glossop Road would therefore be welcomed by staff & students alike. Barry Pierce ([email protected])

I need to be able respond swiftly if my disabled husband is in difficulty while I am at work. My journey time by car is 15 minutes, by public transport it is 40 minutes.

I get to work at 5.15 am there realy isnt an alternative mode of transport that offers the availability or the reliability. The public transport system doesnt provide any real service at that time and i suppose im not suprised as so few people require it

buses are useless always late or missing especially for my wifes travel that is why she no longer gets the bus , and I take her to work in Barnsley and collect her. As they messed about with her bus route that much , it would take her 2 hours to get to and from work, because of lack of frequency of buses.

My colleague and I visited TRC college recently and to cut down on expenses and fuel cost we decided to car share. Under normal circumstances(with most companies) the person putting the claim in can claim an additional 5p a mile. She did this on her expenses this month and was told that she couldn't claim it. Therefore next time we will both go in sepreate cars and claim the miliage. This is a policy that I feel we need to review. This is a government policy but we don't follow it

Buses are not on time and i can not stand around in cold weather due to back and hip problems.

The Link bus should make better plans for icy and snowy weather.

Greater publicity of discounted tickets for public transport might improve uptake

As I work part-time at the University and part-time in Bakewell 3 days of the week, it is impossible to use public transport to travel to, from and between jobs.

You should also ask how people get home, because it won't necessarily be by the same method they get to work. Although I get a lift in the morning I use public transport (bus) to get home.

Bus times are not mentioned

I have a direct bus from home to city centre but it is not very frequent and unreliable and I would not manage to drop and pick up the children on time. The University car park B is very busy, since a lot of parking spaces have been converted into building sites,and it is very difficult to fine a parking space after 8.15.

Although I live very close to the University and previously walked to work I now have to drive every day due to my child starting at school in September. I looked very carefully at all of the travel options and cost aside the only option was to drive in order for me for still work 35 hours pw. Whilst I would much prefer to use public transport or walk to work it would just be impossible for me to do this. I think a lot of people are in a similar position and whilst I had no problem obtaining a category B permit I do sometime have trouble trying to find a parking space which can really add to a stressfull day especially when you work from 8.30 - 5pm and your child does a longer day at school than you.

Has the University considered liaising with local bus service providers to provide concessionary fares for University staff?

I do sometimes have to take the bus to the tram stop and find the supertram link bus to Stannington to be really good.

i am lucky enough to have a bus which goes from my road right to the Northern General, but unfortunately the journey takes routinely 45-60minutes which is a lot longer than the car time, and the price is significant, given that I already have paid to keep a car on the road.I prefer to bus and walk if I can, but as I'm sure you know the issues are complex.

Supertram delays poorly reported and planned engineering works are badly advertised

The roads are not comfortable and need repaire.

If I am ever arriving at work after 9am it is almost impossible to park. This occassionally happens if I need to attend to things at my child's school.

I travel by car when I have to, which I hate doing. The traffic in Sheffield is terrible and rush hour seems almost all the time. It is too dangerous to cycle in Sheffield and the facilities for taking your bike on trains is far below standard. There are no safe and secure places to leave your bike at the university either. I think working from home should be greatly encouraged as this is one way to reduce traffic on the roads.

The bus service to the university from where i live is unpredictable and you can not trust you wil get into work on time, which is why I decided to cycle when my partner isnt already driving to work.

Car and then bicycle (park and ride!) can be an attractive option for those who live outside of Sheffield. The state of roads, especially potholes, is becoming ever more problematic for bike riders

Living half way down Carterknowle Rd, there are very few buses to the University. The only realistic bus is the 505 which arrives either too late or too early to work. It is also unreliable in the morning and is often 10 minutes late.

I need a Sheffield saver ticket that would include First Buses AND Stage Coach....I believe one exists but I have to buy it at full price at the interchange... but if I get the First Bus monthly saver then I can only get 50% of available buses to me... hence having to walk to work if I miss the bus.

as I live in Chesterfield (North Derbyshire) then I do not benefit from any of the public transport discounts (for staff in South Yorkshire)until I enter the city. May current method of getting to work is most convenient and quickest for me.

I have found the availability of car parking spaces in Cat B car parks quite limited over the last few weeks. I'm not sure of the reasons for this but I arrive at approx 8.10am and there are usually only 3-4 spaces left in the car park and by the time I've parked, it's quite often full. It can make the commute to work stressful wondering if you will get a parking space and the additional cost of parking if no spaces are available.

You don't seem to be considering different modes of transport for outward and inward journey

Bus stops should be equipped with maps, bus routes and plans.

My commute by car is expensive, long and tiring, but it seems the only affordable and mostly reliable option. I can't afford a parking permit, but by finding some on street parking near enough to the university I manage to keep my commute at around 1 hour 40 minutes, as opposed to the 2+ hours it sometimes takes me by train. The train is also not affordable - any long term plans you can buy into work out more expensive than buying on the day, because my job requires me to travel to meetings around

the region and work form home on some days.

I bought a house in York shortly before losing my job and getting a new one in Sheffield - moving to Sheffield is not really an option currently.

Please provide more car parking space Persuade bus companies to provide more bus services direct to the university from outlying areas

I like that bicycles are promoted, but until there are actually cycle lanes rather than a splash of cycle-paint creating de facto extra parking, most routes are scary (early early Sunday mornings excepted)

the previous question asks for the primary method of transport: my arrangements do not fit into any of the categories as each day is made up of 3 elements. I have a lift as far as Broomhill (halfway for me) and then I walk from there (20 minutes). On my return journey I take the bus home. So it's mostly environmentally friendly!

thank you for the secure bike parking in bottom of Comp Sci building to have a fob not a swipe card would be fantastic but 'what hey?' comment tho - the new racks are a lot harder to use - tale longer as the metal frame is proud of the ground and in just the wrong place for the wheel - so scope a different version for further installations :-)

Any City Council initiatives that are intended to discourage people from using their cars to commute must not also apply to powered two wheelers (Motorbikes/Scooters). The use of bus lanes by motorbikes was a hugely welcome step by the City Council and this must not be withdrawn. It signals that Powered Two Wheelers ARE an accepted commuting alternative that generate significantly less pollution than cars.

Please could the uni put some effort into improving walking routes to work. Many staf and student walk and local pavements have been allowed to fall into an atrocious state. Increasing numbers of traffic sign and other obstacles are added to Western Bank pavements year on year. Northumberland Road is dangerous to cross and often flooded etc., etc. Please investment in pedestrian routes - not just roads and car/cycle parking.

finding a parking spot is becoming more difficult with the reduction in the number of parking spots available near the Medical School

I find the 51 service unpredictable and I have wasted a lot of time waiting at bus-stops over the years as they do not keep to time. It is a pity that the service is not entitled to the discounts regularly offered to users of the 52 service and I regret the fact that Stagecoach do not operate on the route. (In my view First would benefit from the competition!)

I used to need the car for childcare but do not any more

Too many people commute by cars who live on good public transport routes or are within walking distance - make car parking more expensive!

I am actually considering changing to public transport for at least part of the working week due to a change in my family circumstances which means I no longer need to have the flexibility I once did in order to meet child care commitments. However, I have used public transport to get to and from work on occasions and unfortunately I have found it fairly unreliable and meant for much longer journey time, making it a not very attractive proposition. One thing that would help is a cost-effective way to park and ride using Supertram to at least reduce my car journeys. The cost to do this, though, again makes this option unnattractive, particularly given that when I did use to do this, the tram service wasn't quick or reliable either.

I use public transport (bus) to get home, as the person I car share with works full time. Thankfully, as I finish at 2pm, the traffic is light at this time. When I worked full time, travelling home by bus used to be beset with queues and traffic jams

I see there is a plan to put the high-speed rail link to Sheffield at Meadowhall rather than in the city centre. Given the university's location at the west of the city centre and

the number of staff who travel regularly by train to work-related events I think a city-centre location for the rail link would be much better than Meadowhall.

Over the last 4 years I've noticed a large scale deterioration in the quality of road cleaning on my journey to work. Particularly awful is the amount of litter on South View Road which quite frankly has ruined my mood first thing in the morning on numerous occasions. Other things that I've noticed is that drivers only use indicators to notify other drivers of their intentions, as a pedestrian this is really very dangerous as you've no idea where they are going to go. Cyclists are a constant menace, in particular they go through the underpasses outside the Waitrose supermarket at the end of Ecclesall Road at ridiculous speeds and I've seen several collisions with pedestrians and been involved in one collision with the idiots myself. The cost of public transport in the city is prohibitive and the University should consider working with First & Stagecoach to make it either free or heavily discounted for University staff. I'm sure there's more but I'm a busy chap.

In support of the drive towards greater efficency and greater business efficacy would it not make sense to have an alternative method of payment for the Category C car parks which I use on occasion and understand are administered externally. This is in addition to the payment for the campus wardens and the company which seeks recovery of the civil notice payments. A unified (self funded service)may make more sense.

I sometimes catch the bus or tram.

If I could get a trsain/Tram/Bus ticket that covered my area which is only 9 miles from the centre, this would be a big benefit

Unfortunately, using public transport or another alternative is not an option for me due to where I live and the fact that I work in the evenings after finishing my University work.

There is not enough parking to satisfy demand and the UEB's refusal to deal with this in an adequate way is deeply frustrating. The sale of category 'B' passes well in excess of catagory 'B' spaces, and the closing of Durham Road car park in particular, speaks volumes for how the UEB/senior managers are more interested in making money off parking, than they are for providing a decent services for users. With the hospital parking also encroaching on parking availability it should seem obvious to those running the University of Sheffield that they need more provision than the standard allocation a University of this size should have. Instead they have done the exact opposite and knowingly under-resourced parking and have allowed the green agenda to become blurred with legitimate transport needs, and have thus pitched peoples family routines against helping the environment. This has done environmentalism a disservice and turned otherwise supportive staff against green initiatives. The sad part is that it's taken sooooo long for those in the ivory towers to realise their mistakes (and not all have), that as an employer the UOS is now deficient in this area, and this is making the lives of staff unnecessarily difficult, especially those with children. By the time you get the capacity you need, many staff will have either left for more family friendly employers or avoided working here at all as it's logistically not possible.

I walk becasue it's good for me and becuase there is no convenient public transport option for me.

The number 70 bus is the only bus that goes from Ecclesall Road to the University, however students cannot get a discount on this route. I have written to First about this but they never got back to me.

I would prefer to travel by bike to work which I do in the summer months but when it starts to get dark then it is too dangerous as there is not allocated bike lanes on some of the roads and therefore it is much more likely that you would get knocked over by a car - with angry drivers and a lot of traffic not worth the risk

For my work I need the flexibility of being able to work late in emergencies

More should be done by the University to work with Supertram to offer more affordable travel from the station and around the City. When I first came to Sheffield - admittedly 10 years ago! - the fare from the station to the University was only 70p. It's now £1.50, and the most recent increase was a big hike because the city centre fare band was removed. It would be good if the Univeristy could negotiate a reintroduction of this, as it would benefit not only staff, but visitors, including prospective students coming to open days, many of whom arrive by train and then use the tram network.

The Disabled Parking Permit has enabled me to continue in work, for which I am really grateful

Please see previous box.

although my primary transport is by car alone, I do car-share with colleagues within the department on a fairly regular basis.

I have experimented with various public transport options - bus, local train. These options are OK for occasional use, but the journey takes well over an hour, up to 1.5hrs by public transport and so is not feasible. I used to use supertram park and ride, but the prices went up significantly a couple of years ago, and so it is 4 times as expensive as a University parking permit each month.

I sometimes use the bus if the weather is dreadfull or if I've got a lot to carry. I occasionally use the car if I need to go somewhere off-campus for a meeting, though I have

also used the train for a variety of meetings in the East Midlands / South Yorkshire areas.

I'm part-time mum to a primary school child and in theory ought to be able to get a B permit. There is no point though because the B carparks are full long before I get in. I can no longer use the C car park by WBL because so many spaces are reserved for visitors (and most of those spaces remain empty all day, every day). Using public transport adds 50minutes a day to my commute which is 50 minutes less than I can work - money and time I could do with.

I sometimes have cycled in the Summer, but in the Winter it is harder due to less visibility , dark , wet , more vunerable.

I travel by car because it is the only practical way. Car sharing is difficult because of irregular times I , and some days I work from home. I am concerned about the high cost of parking. It seems exploitative.

I would like to use the car less, but when you need to drop children off at nursery and school it may be up to an hour in a car but would be 2 or more in public transport

I occassionally drive as I have a Category C permit. I think there should be more Category C car parks for staff only as there seem to be an abundance of Category B car parks with empty spaces yet Category C ones are always full.

Due to recent criminal activity on my route to and from work safety has become a concern, partuclarly because I walk my 3 year sold son home too.

Th parking spaces at and around the medical school have been removed or reduced. I feel the lack spaces is predudical against female staff who are either working

mothers or carers for the elderly and need use of the car to enable them to juggle both a busy working life and caring roles. This seems to oppose the universities view as an equal opportunities employer and puts barriers in in the way of women trying to work. Mothers and carers usually have to travel away from bus routes to schools, nurseries and homes and it impossible to do this without a car. This is the reality for many working women constantly fighting the clock, we don't have time to travel 3 hours a day on a buses that run very infrequently.

The changes to car parking spaces on North Campus as a consequence of building works have caused difficulties for staff. The University has taken effective measures to adress these which are appreciated. However, there are still senior staff at the International College whose working patterns (early starts / late finishes) leave them disadvantaged.

For those of us who walk from the University tram stop to the Medical School and surrounding buildings the lack of pedestrian crossings are a potential death trap. How we can encourage more people to use the tram/walk when there is no safe route from this tram stop to the hospital or University Builidings is a complete mystery to me. My colleagues who take the tram with their children and need to bring these to the University nursery have to cross Glossop Road in the morning rush hour where there is not a single safe crossing point. The University has buildings on both sides of Glossop road with lots of people having to cross this busy road, but there are no safe crossing points. Please sort this out and more people would feel safe walking.

Introduction of 18:14 train to Hope Valley has increased the flexibility of the train

could do with more parking spaces because when im on afternoons (11 o'clock start) i find it hard to get a space ,even more so now you are closing more of the car parks

I use the car as my journey time on public transport would be twice as long and I quite often use my car for business travel.

It is great that the university is promoting cycling and supporting people who commute by bike with secure parking and shower facilities.

Due to the change in bus times, and the reduction in bus service to our area, it is now virtually impossible to arrive at work on time. We really needed an improved bus service, not a decreased one.

I have paid for category B parking before but I have two problems with this: I pay the same as a full-time member of staff to park 4 days per week; I drop off at nursery at the bottom of Brunswick street. To get from there back up to a carpark on the main campus can take significantly longer (due to heavy traffic) than it takes to walk due to traffic. Hence I have recently reverted back to parking further away. If a (cheaper?) car park was available closer to the nursery and with easy access back to ecclesall road then I would use it.

The issue of parking spaces at the University is getting worse - we pay a lot of money to be able to park at work and there just aren't enough parking spaces available. Either reduce the price or stop shutting car parks! The 505 Tesco park and ride bus is a great idea (although I have a 15 minute walk to get to it after dropping my son at school - and a 15 minute walk home when I get off it at night) - it's well used but is usually late (I realise that can't be helped when there's bad traffic) and sometimes doesn't turn up at all. If TM Travel/Tesco/the University are going to provide this service, it needs to be prompt and reliable - I'm sure more people would use it if this was the case.

thanks so much for the subsidised bus tickets, it makes a huge difference. I know some people have to use cars, but too many people use vehicles for short journeys where they could walk.

I said this last time. I know from personal experience from walking to and from work over the past four years that traffic fumes in Sheffield are at times horrendous. We know form regular measuring that air pollution in the city is among the worst in the world and 500 people a year die prematurely as a result. I really think big institutions within the city like ourselves should be doing everything we can to tackle this, primarily by encouraging staff not to drive to work. There are very few jobs in the University that require access to a car during the day so pretty much all employees should be able either to take public transport or walk. I am happy to be involved in campaign aimed at this goal.

Bus service to Advanced Manufacturing Park is unreliable and expensive (A1 service is ran by Veolia so isn't included in the usual Sheffield weekly tickets), this is a factor towards my decision to drive into work.

Defined bike paths across the main campus concourse area would be nice.

I fairly regularly cycle to work, particularly during summer. Maintenance of cycle lanes, clearer marking of them and instructions/training of drivers to keep out of them would make cycling safer. Although not always practicable because roads are not wide enough, cycle lanes do just disappear in places, more continuous cycle lanes would be better. Although not directly related to travel, shower arrangements and facilities for drying storing of clothes for those who run or cycle in to work could be better.

Winter time walking to work would be a lot less frightening if the Council could be bothered to grit and/or clear snow from pavements. One year, I know, I'm going slip over and break something significant. The though does put me off walking during the winter months.

We urgently need more spaces to securely park our bicycles, especially in the Summer,

Public transport to Sheffield from where i live is not very regular ,i would have to catch between 2 and 3 buses depending on my start time and finishing time ,i sometimes work till late at night where transport to my adress is very limited after 6 pm at night .To catch public transport could put as much as 3 hours extra on to my working day .

My absence of public transport options are at the home end of my journey due to poor rural provision

I do give someone else a lift when possible but not on a daily basis. My hours are not fixed, I work in response to local need so it is hard to consistently share. When gauging distance travelled the University do not take into account that the distance from the University tram stop to Weston Park Hospital is significantly further than to eg Hicks building, Firth Court or St George's (in fact the majority of the central campus).

I do not wish to car share as some people are unreliable and it that person is off sick, how do I get to work?

I would happily use the bus if there was a direct, regular service.

I take 2 children under 3 to Nursery, so need to use car, although there is also a lack of bus service (1 a day I think) to the top of Ringinglow Road

I also have a disability badge, unless one arrives very early,it is often difficult to park nearby.

in winter cold, in summer too hot, over crowded slow means of transport. why ever dont they make bus travel by pre paid ticket or pass only, This would save untold time and speed up the journey and maybe even enable rush hour buses to run on time!

I do sometimes have a problem with fining a B permit space and have requested both a C and B permit due to the nature of my role. If public transport were an option I would happily use this.

I would like to walk or use public transport, but this is impossible as I have two children to take to and from nursery.

Transport to and from the Hope Valley where I live is generally good considering that it is a rural area.

I use my motorbike when i am finishing work between 16:30hrs & 18:30hrs Because traffic is badly congested around the university and sheffield city center at this time of day. On my motorbike i am allowed to use bus lanes and work my way to the front of traffic qeues and this can reduce my journey home time from 80 minuets to 35 minuets saving me time and money my motorbike does approx 100mpg

If public transport was more reliable, quicker and cheaper than driving, and notmake it more likely that I'll take colds, germs and bugs home to a vulnerable disabled adult with a compromised immune system then I might consider it aviable transport option.

Very difficult to get the University from the Woodseats/Meersbrook/Heeley/Nether Edge area of the city via bus - you have to go into town and back out again.

I use my car for work. I do supervisory visits to students on work placements. The visits schedules and logistics of travel between placments (not from home to placements) make [public transport use non-viable. The anomalies of the car parking permit system and charges make it virtually impossible to use my office between visits so I am virtually obliged to work from home. Short-term parking arrangements would be helpful; we don't all work 9-5 five days a week and the whole system is geared to that.

I find the lack of parking for university staff appalling we pay for this service and just trying to park these days increase your daily stress levels at the start of every working day and also has the knock on effect of increasing the lenght of your working day and then to here on the grapevine that the university allows places such as dam house to use spaces in the car parks we pay for ,the closure of certain car parks and due to this certain members of staff are allowed to use other car parks such as Q -PARKS the university should think more about its staff people come to work to do a good service for the university and should be treated accordingly.

Walking to and from work is a real pleasure except when icy!

The parking situation on the North Campus has become very bad as a result of the car park next to the George Porter Building being demolished.

l like to drive a car but parking is very difficult. Riding a bikecycle is very dangerous. So my only choice is walk.

I don't just use my car for commuting. I also use it for travel for work.

The train I commute in on stops at Dore station. It would be useful to have a bus that runs past the station to the university. This would save me having to get train into centre of the city and the a bus back out again. The train is also a great way of getting to work, but due to the service running 1 service that gets to to work near my required hours it does reduce the flexibility of how I work.

I understand the needs to reduce car use but this tends to penalise working mothers. Mothers are usually the parent collecting children from childminders, dropping off to breakfast clubs or relatives/friends. Being a working mother is stressful in terms of work/life balance and keeping both work and children happy and meeting both needs. Penalising working mothers further because they drive, and have to pick children by set times or run the risk of their children being collected by social services, adds to that stress.

I do cycle as well normally (about 50/50 with the bus) so I also have a keen interest in cycle safety on the roads and secure bike parking.

I drive because it's much quicker - and I am collecting children from school so it's more reliable. 20 minute journey in the afternoons, instead of 45 mins by tram and then a 20 minute walk to school

Cyclists are a much misaligned asset to any town. They reduce the load on the roads and pollution, while allowing people to quickly get places and get healthier. Part of the reason cyclists are misaligned is that the rules for both motorists and pedestrians do not really fit cyclists. Speed is limited, while ability to see and acceleration are good for cyclists. For this reason there should be a new rule book for cyclists, used as an advisory document when planning road and transport systems, so that they can be much better integrated into town plans.

The public transport in my local area is poor, it is infrequent and unreliable. I drop my partner off in Broomhill, he has to be there for 7.15am and without the car, he could not do this.

I have 2 childcare drop offs and pick ups to make on my working days and have to be present for core working hours so its not practical to car share or use public transport. I park and walk as much as I can but the University and public transport make no allowances for PT workers with childcare. The car parking system is going to change at the University which will help, but public transport is expensive and unrealiable with only full weekly/monthly discounts available. The University doesnt provide on campus or nearby childcare so you are forced to use whatever provider you can get thereby making it harder to use greener forms of transport.

2 people coming to work for the same company, public transport involves either bus, train and tram or 2 buses and tram. Too expensive for two people to travel by public transport and would need to leave at 5.30 in the morning to get to work on time having to first complete careering responsibilities first.

Flexibility in working hours and attendance at early and late University meetings and events cannot be accommodated by unreliable, expensive and simply unavailable public transport, even for part of the journey. So, whilst a car share could be occasionally useful, it would be unlikely to be an easy or often used alternative. The only real solution to my travel to work issue would be to relocate to somewhere closer or that offered a more directly available public transport route.

I am happy with the permits going to one price tariff on category B as I have always felt that people on higher grade (me included) should not pay more because they earn more. However does the new price tariff not send a message that it is trying to encourage grade 1-5 to use other modes of transport as it has almost doubled in price.

Since road calming has been introduced on Endcliffe Vale Road this has definitely put me off bringing the car in to work and parking is very difficult.

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