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Brent Station survey results

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Monday, 1 March, 2021
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Below are the results of the recent survey on the reopening of Brent Station. Results are based on 481 responses. 

 

  1. Do you feel that the transport infrastructure in the South Hams is sufficient?

South Hams transport infrastructure

 

  1.             What methods of transport do you use on a regular basis?

(respondents could pick more than one answer)

Methods of transport

 

  1. How do you get to work/school?

     (respondents could pick more than one answer)

Current transport

Note: those responding 'Other' were made up of those who are retired, home-working or unemployed.

 

  1. How far do you travel to work/school or for shopping?

        (respondents could pick more than one answer)

 

Distance travelled

 

  1. Where do you travel to for work/school?

(respondents could pick more than one answer)

Destination

Other locations included: Ashburton, Avonwick, Bristol, Bath, Brixham, Buckfastleigh, Cornwall, Dartmouth, Kingsbridge, London, Nationwide, Newton Abbott, Torquay, those that are retired and home workers.

 

  1. What improved transport links would you like to see in South Brent?

(respondents could pick more than one answer)

Improved transport links

 

  1. How often do you use Totnes or Ivybridge station?

Other stations

  • Please note 2 out of 481 respondents use one of the two above stations everyday

 

  1. Would you be supportive of Brent station being reopened?

Supportive of Brent Station

 

  1. Would you be supportive of Brent train station be reopened at its current site?

 

Brent station site

 

  1. 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

 

  1. Would you be supportive of an alternative station being based in the vicinity of the village?

Alternative station

 

  1. 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

 

  1. Would you be supportive of the Primrose Line being reopened as a cycling and walking route?

Primrose Line

  1. 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.

Local business

 

  1. If the station was reopened, what would you use it for?

 (respondents could pick more than one answer)

Station usage

 

  1. 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
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