Coronavirus Survey

Cycling routes in the city

A number of road closures (Charlotte Street, Isambard Brunel Road and Guildhall Walk) have been introduced in the city to help enable social distancing, and to better enable people to walk or cycle. Would you like improved cycle routes in the city continued?

Summary

  • A clear majority (78% of respondents) want improved cycle routes to remain in place after social distancing restrictions are lifted.
  • The younger age groups are most keen and the oldest age groups, households without children and those with disabilities are the least keen although consistently the majority are in support of the improved cycles routes.

Total sample

Base 1,853

This chart shows that the majority of respondents (78%) want the improved cycle routes to remain in place after social distancing restrictions are lifted.

Age

Base 1,820

This chart shows that younger residents are keener for the improved cycle routes to remain in place after social distancing restrictions are lifted; 92% of 16-24 year olds want them to remain compared to 63% of those aged 65+.

Disability

Base 1,773

This chart shows that residents with no disability are more positive towards keeping the improved cycle routes in place after social distancing restrictions are lifted; 80% want them to remain compared to 70% of those with a disability.

Household composition

Base 1,831

This chart shows that residents with children are more positive towards keeping the improved cycle routes in place after social distancing restrictions are lifted; 85% want them to remain compared to 75% of those with no children.