Below are the results of the recent survey on the reopening of Brent Station. Results are based on 481 responses.
- Do you feel that the transport infrastructure in the South Hams is sufficient?
- What methods of transport do you use on a regular basis?
(respondents could pick more than one answer)
- How do you get to work/school?
(respondents could pick more than one answer)
Note: those responding 'Other' were made up of those who are retired, home-working or unemployed.
- How far do you travel to work/school or for shopping?
(respondents could pick more than one answer)
- Where do you travel to for work/school?
(respondents could pick more than one answer)
Other locations included: Ashburton, Avonwick, Bristol, Bath, Brixham, Buckfastleigh, Cornwall, Dartmouth, Kingsbridge, London, Nationwide, Newton Abbott, Torquay, those that are retired and home workers.
- What improved transport links would you like to see in South Brent?
(respondents could pick more than one answer)
- How often do you use Totnes or Ivybridge station?
- Please note 2 out of 481 respondents use one of the two above stations everyday
- Would you be supportive of Brent station being reopened?
- Would you be supportive of Brent train station be reopened at its current site?
- If no, why not?
Key points from this question:
- Lack of parking
- Concern for other businesses established at the site
- Worried it would turn the village into a commuter town
- Would you be supportive of an alternative station being based in the vicinity of the village?
- If not, why not?
Key points from this question:
- Only if it is within walking distance of the town
- Existing location is better/happy with current location
- Needs to be in a central location
- Out of the village wouldn’t reduce cars
- Would you be supportive of the Primrose Line being reopened as a cycling and walking route?
- If you own a business locally, would your business benefit from the station reopening in South Brent? Please let us know the name of your business in the comments below.
- If the station was reopened, what would you use it for?
(respondents could pick more than one answer)
- Do you have any further comments?
Further analysis on these comments can be seen throughout the submission.
Further comments that were regularly referred to:
- Great idea/very supportive
- Needs to be paired with the Primrose Line
- Services need to be frequent enough and run early and late enough
- Increased transport infrastructure is a must
- Parking could be an issue
