UK: Public opinion on the impact of changes on walking habit

Based on a survey conducted in the UK in 2021, most residents agreed that nicer places along streets to stop and rest, such as more benches, trees, and shelters, would help them to walk more often. Also, a considerable share of the respondents think that more frequent road crossings, wider pavements, and better accessibility are essential to their walking habits.
In addition, 72 percent of people reported that less fear of crime or antisocial behavior in their areas would help them walk more often. Also, residents' gender has an impact on walking safety. While men feel the safest during a walk, women and other genders feel less safe.

What share of residents in selected cities in the United Kingdom think that these changes would help them walk or wheel more?

Characteristic	share of respondents thinking these changes will help them to walk
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Release date

May 2022

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Region

United Kingdom

Survey time period

2 June to 23 August 2021

Number of respondents

23,232 respondents

Age group

16 years and older

Method of interview

Online survey

Supplementary notes

The survey was 'push to online survey ' involved sending letters containing access codes and login details to specific addresses within a stratified sample. Also, an alternative paper version existed can be returned using prepaid postage.
Respondents were from 17 UK cities: Aberdeen, Belfast, Bristol, Cardiff, Dublin Metropolitan Area, Dundee, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Greater Cambridge, Greater Manchester, Inverness, Liverpool City Region, Perth, Southampton City Region, Stirling, Tower Hamlets, Tyneside, and West Midlands Metropolitan Area.
The sampling process first divided the population into geographical areas and electoral divisions, after which specific quotas were set based on age, gender, and socio-economic status.
Data reflects responses to the question "Thinking about the different ways in which you travel around, how often do you…?’ Please give your best guess. "

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