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Commuting Behaviour module

Questions 20

commutingbehaviour_w2.liftxhh

Willingness to rideshare with non-HH member

Type: choice

Source: DfT adapted

Text: (As an alternative to driving your car to commute to work, how willing or unwilling would you be to...)
get a lift with someone outside the household?

OptionLabel
1Very willing
2Fairly willing
3Neither willing nor unwilling
4Fairly unwilling
5Very unwilling
6Now does this

Universe:
if EMPLOYEES.WorkTrav = 1 | SELFEMPLOYMENT.JSWorkTrav = 1 (drives self to work by car or van)
and if GRIDVARIABLES.ModeType = 1 (Mode is face-to-face)
and if AltCar = 5 (getting a lift from someone outside the household is available)

commutingbehaviour_w2.workdis

Distance from work

Type: number

Source: DEFRA adapted

Interviewer Instruction: PROBE IF NECESSARY: Please give your best estimate ENTER NUMBER OF MILES IF DOES NOT APPLY ENTER 0 IF LESS THAN ONE MILE ENTER 1

Text: About how far, in miles, do you live from your usual place of work?

Universe:
if (CURRENTEMPLOYMENT.JBSEMP = 1 & EMPLOYEES.JBPL = 2 | 3 | 4) | (CURRENTEMPLOYMENT.JBSEMP = 2 & SELFEMPLOYMENT.JSPL > 2) (is an employee and works somewhere other than home or is self-employed and is not working at or from home)

commutingbehaviour_w2.twkdiff

Difficulty commuting by car

Type: multichoice

Source: Adapted from the National Travel Survey

Interviewer Instruction: CODE ALL THAT APPLY

Text: Do you usually experience any of the difficulties shown on this card when travelling to or from work by car or van, and if so, which ones?

OptionLabelAssociated variables
1No, no difficultiesb_twkdiff1 (b_indresp) no, no difficulties
2Too farb_twkdiff2 (b_indresp) too far
3Cost of petrolb_twkdiff3 (b_indresp) cost of petrol
4Lack of parking facilitiesb_twkdiff4 (b_indresp) lack of parking facilities
5Cost of parkingb_twkdiff5 (b_indresp) cost of parking
6Traffic congestion or roadworksb_twkdiff6 (b_indresp) traffic congestion or roadworks
7Personal safety concernsb_twkdiff7 (b_indresp) personal safety concerns
8Stress of drivingb_twkdiff8 (b_indresp) stress of driving
97Otherb_twkdiff97 (b_indresp) other

Universe:
if EMPLOYEES.WorkTrav = 1 | SELFEMPLOYMENT.JSWorkTrav = 1 (drives self to work by car or van)

commutingbehaviour_w2.twkdiffm

Main difficulty commuting by car

Type: choice

Source: Adapted from the National Travel Survey

Text: Which one creates the most difficulty for you?

OptionLabel
2Too far
3Cost of petrol
4Lack of parking facilities
5Cost of parking
6Traffic congestion or roadworks
7Personal safety concerns
8Stress of driving
97Other

Universe:
if EMPLOYEES.WorkTrav = 1 | SELFEMPLOYMENT.JSWorkTrav = 1 (drives self to work by car or van)
and if MORE THAN ONE TWKDIFF > 1 (more than one difficulty when travelling to work by car or van)

commutingbehaviour_w2.twkcar

Ease of travelling to work if not by car/van

Type: choice

Source: Adapted from the National Travel Survey

Text: How easy or difficult would you find it to get to work if you could not travel by car or van?

OptionLabel
1Very easy
2Fairly easy
3Neither easy nor difficult
4Fairly difficult
5Very difficult

Universe:
if EMPLOYEES.WorkTrav = 1 | SELFEMPLOYMENT.JSWorkTrav = 1 (drives self to work by car or van)
and if GRIDVARIABLES.ModeType = 1 (Mode is face-to-face)

commutingbehaviour_w2.twkcary

Why non-car commute difficult

Type: multichoice

Source: Adapted from the National Travel Survey

Interviewer Instruction: CODE ALL THAT APPLY

Text: Why is it difficult to travel to work in a way other than by car or van?

OptionLabelAssociated variables
1Too far or long journeyb_twkcary1 (b_indresp) too far or long journey
2Not possible by public transportb_twkcary2 (b_indresp) not possible by public transport
3Unreliable public transportb_twkcary3 (b_indresp) unreliable public transport
4Cost of public transport/taxisb_twkcary4 (b_indresp) cost of public transport/taxis
5Poor info about public transportb_twkcary5 (b_indresp) poor info about public transport
6Poor connectionsb_twkcary6 (b_indresp) poor connections
7Find public transport unpleasantb_twkcary7 (b_indresp) find public transport unpleasant
8Personal disabilityb_twkcary8 (b_indresp) personal disability
9Concerns over personal safetyb_twkcary9 (b_indresp) concerns over personal safety
10Traffic, congestion, or roadworksb_twkcary10 (b_indresp) traffic, congestion, or roadworks
11Lack of or no cycle lanesb_twkcary11 (b_indresp) lack of or no cycle lanes
12Vehicle essential for jobb_twkcary12 (b_indresp) vehicle essential for job
13Weatherb_twkcary13 (b_indresp) weather
14Combine trip with other journeysb_twkcary14 (b_indresp) combine trip with other journeys
97Other reasonb_twkcary97 (b_indresp) other reason

Universe:
if EMPLOYEES.WorkTrav = 1 | SELFEMPLOYMENT.JSWorkTrav = 1 (drives self to work by car or van)
and if GRIDVARIABLES.ModeType = 1 (Mode is face-to-face)
and if TWKCar = 4|5 (fairly/very difficult to travel to work by means other than car or van)

commutingbehaviour_w2.twkcarym

Why non-car commute difficult most important

Type: choice

Source: Adapted from the National Travel Survey

Text: Which one creates the most difficulty for you to travel to work in a way other than by car or van?

OptionLabel
1Too far or long journey
2Not possible by public transport
3Unreliable public transport
4Cost of public transport/taxis
5Poor info about public transport
6Poor connections
7Find public transport unpleasant
8Personal disability
9Concerns over personal safety
10Traffic, congestion, or roadworks
11Lack of or no cycle lanes
12Vehicle essential for job
13Weather
14Combine trip with other journeys
97Other reason

Universe:
if EMPLOYEES.WorkTrav = 1 | SELFEMPLOYMENT.JSWorkTrav = 1 (drives self to work by car or van)
and if GRIDVARIABLES.ModeType = 1 (Mode is face-to-face)
and if TWKCar = 4|5 (fairly/very difficult to travel to work by means other than car or van)
and if MORE THAN ONE TWKCarY > 1 (more than one difficulty when travelling to work by means other than car or van)

commutingbehaviour_w2.altcar

Alternatives to travelling to work by car/van

Type: multichoice

Source: DfT adapted

Interviewer Instruction: CODE ALL THAT APPLY

Text: Which if any of the options listed are available for you to use as an alternative to driving your car or van to commute to work?

OptionLabelAssociated variables
1Joining a car clubb_altcar1 (b_indresp) joining a car club
2Car sharing scheme run by employerb_altcar2 (b_indresp) car sharing scheme run by employer
3Working from homeb_altcar3 (b_indresp) working from home
4Get a lift with someone in HHb_altcar4 (b_indresp) get a lift with someone in hh
5Get a lift with someone os HHb_altcar5 (b_indresp) get a lift with someone os hh
6Motorcycle, moped or scooterb_altcar6 (b_indresp) motorcycle, moped or scooter
7Taxi or minicabb_altcar7 (b_indresp) taxi or minicab
8Bus or coachb_altcar8 (b_indresp) bus or coach
9Trainb_altcar9 (b_indresp) train
102|3}|U'ground/metro/tram/light r'wayb_altcar10 (b_indresp) underground/metro/tram/light railway
11Cycleb_altcar11 (b_indresp) cycle
12Walkb_altcar12 (b_indresp) walk
97Otherb_altcar97 (b_indresp) other
96Noneb_altcar96 (b_indresp) none

Universe:
if EMPLOYEES.WorkTrav = 1 | SELFEMPLOYMENT.JSWorkTrav = 1 (drives self to work by car or van)
and if GRIDVARIABLES.ModeType = 1 (Mode is face-to-face)

commutingbehaviour_w2.carclub

Willingness to use car club

Type: choice

Source: DfT adapted

Text: (As an alternative to driving your car to commute to work, how willing or unwilling would you be to...)
join a car club?

OptionLabel
1Very willing
2Fairly willing
3Neither willing nor unwilling
4Fairly unwilling
5Very unwilling
6Now does this

Universe:
if EMPLOYEES.WorkTrav = 1 | SELFEMPLOYMENT.JSWorkTrav = 1 (drives self to work by car or van)
and if GRIDVARIABLES.ModeType = 1 (Mode is face-to-face)
and if AltCar = 1 (a car club is available for use)

commutingbehaviour_w2.carshare

Willingness to use car share scheme

Type: choice

Source: DfT adapted

Text: (As an alternative to driving your car to commute to work, how willing or unwilling would you be to...)
join a car sharing scheme run by your employer?

OptionLabel
1Very willing
2Fairly willing
3Neither willing nor unwilling
4Fairly unwilling
5Very unwilling
6Now does this

Universe:
if EMPLOYEES.WorkTrav = 1 | SELFEMPLOYMENT.JSWorkTrav = 1 (drives self to work by car or van)
and if GRIDVARIABLES.ModeType = 1 (Mode is face-to-face)
and if AltCar = 2 (a car sharing scheme run by employer is available to use)

commutingbehaviour_w2.wkhome

Willingness to work from home

Type: choice

Source: DfT adapted

Text: (As an alternative to driving your car to commute to work, how willing or unwilling would you be to...)
work from home?

OptionLabel
1Very willing
2Fairly willing
3Neither willing nor unwilling
4Fairly unwilling
5Very unwilling
6Now does this

Universe:
if EMPLOYEES.WorkTrav = 1 | SELFEMPLOYMENT.JSWorkTrav = 1 (drives self to work by car or van)
and if GRIDVARIABLES.ModeType = 1 (Mode is face-to-face)
and if AltCar = 3 (working from home is available)

commutingbehaviour_w2.lifthh

Willingness to rideshare with HH member

Type: choice

Source: DfT adapted

Text: (As an alternative to driving your car to commute to work, how willing or unwilling would you be to...)
get a lift with someone from household?

OptionLabel
1Very willing
2Fairly willing
3Neither willing nor unwilling
4Fairly unwilling
5Very unwilling
6Now does this

Universe:
if EMPLOYEES.WorkTrav = 1 | SELFEMPLOYMENT.JSWorkTrav = 1 (drives self to work by car or van)
and if GRIDVARIABLES.ModeType = 1 (Mode is face-to-face)
and if AltCar = 4 (getting a lift from someone within the household is available)

commutingbehaviour_w2.motcyc

Willingness to use a motorcycle/moped/scooter

Type: choice

Source: DfT adapted

Text: (As an alternative to driving your car to commute to work, how willing or unwilling would you be to...)
use a motorcycle, moped or scooter?

OptionLabel
1Very willing
2Fairly willing
3Neither willing nor unwilling
4Fairly unwilling
5Very unwilling
6Now does this

Universe:
if EMPLOYEES.WorkTrav = 1 | SELFEMPLOYMENT.JSWorkTrav = 1 (drives self to work by car or van)
and if GRIDVARIABLES.ModeType = 1 (Mode is face-to-face)
and if AltCar = 6 (using a motorcycle, moped or scooter is available)

commutingbehaviour_w2.comtaxi

Willingness to commute by taxi or minicab

Type: choice

Source: DfT adapted

Text: (As an alternative to driving your car to commute to work, how willing or unwilling would you be to...)
take a taxi or minicab?

OptionLabel
1Very willing
2Fairly willing
3Neither willing nor unwilling
4Fairly unwilling
5Very unwilling
6Now does this

Universe:
if EMPLOYEES.WorkTrav = 1 | SELFEMPLOYMENT.JSWorkTrav = 1 (drives self to work by car or van)
and if GRIDVARIABLES.ModeType = 1 (Mode is face-to-face)
and if AltCar = 7 (a taxi or minicab were available)

commutingbehaviour_w2.combus

Willingness to commute by bus or coach

Type: choice

Source: DfT adapted

Text: (As an alternative to driving your car to commute to work, how willing or unwilling would you be to...)
take a bus or coach?

OptionLabel
1Very willing
2Fairly willing
3Neither willing nor unwilling
4Fairly unwilling
5Very unwilling
6Now does this

Universe:
if EMPLOYEES.WorkTrav = 1 | SELFEMPLOYMENT.JSWorkTrav = 1 (drives self to work by car or van)
and if GRIDVARIABLES.ModeType = 1 (Mode is face-to-face)
and if AltCar = 8 (a bus or coach were available for commuting)

commutingbehaviour_w2.comtrain

Willingness to commute by train

Type: choice

Source: DfT adapted

Text: (As an alternative to driving your car to commute to work, how willing or unwilling would you be to...)
take a train?

OptionLabel
1Very willing
2Fairly willing
3Neither willing nor unwilling
4Fairly unwilling
5Very unwilling
6Now does this

Universe:
if EMPLOYEES.WorkTrav = 1 | SELFEMPLOYMENT.JSWorkTrav = 1 (drives self to work by car or van)
and if GRIDVARIABLES.ModeType = 1 (Mode is face-to-face)
and if AltCar = 9 (a train were available for commuting)

commutingbehaviour_w2.commetro

Willingness to commute by underground/metro/tram/lt rail

Type: choice

Source: DfT adapted

Text: (As an alternative to driving your car to commute to work, how willing or unwilling would you be to...)
take the underground, metro, a tram or light railway?

OptionLabel
1Very willing
2Fairly willing
3Neither willing nor unwilling
4Fairly unwilling
5Very unwilling
6Now does this

Universe:
if EMPLOYEES.WorkTrav = 1 | SELFEMPLOYMENT.JSWorkTrav = 1 (drives self to work by car or van)
and if GRIDVARIABLES.ModeType = 1 (Mode is face-to-face)
and if AltCar = 10 and if Region = 1|2|3 (taking the underground, metro, tram or light railway were available)

commutingbehaviour_w2.combike

Willingness to commute by bicycle

Type: choice

Source: DfT adapted

Text: (As an alternative to driving your car to commute to work, how willing or unwilling would you be to...)
cycle?

OptionLabel
1Very willing
2Fairly willing
3Neither willing nor unwilling
4Fairly unwilling
5Very unwilling
6Now does this

Universe:
if EMPLOYEES.WorkTrav = 1 | SELFEMPLOYMENT.JSWorkTrav = 1 (drives self to work by car or van)
and if GRIDVARIABLES.ModeType = 1 (Mode is face-to-face)
and if AltCar = 11 (cycling was available)

commutingbehaviour_w2.comwalk

Willingness to commute by walking

Type: choice

Source: DfT adapted

Text: (As an alternative to driving your car to commute to work, how willing or unwilling would you be to...)
walk?

OptionLabel
1Very willing
2Fairly willing
3Neither willing nor unwilling
4Fairly unwilling
5Very unwilling
6Now does this

Universe:
if EMPLOYEES.WorkTrav = 1 | SELFEMPLOYMENT.JSWorkTrav = 1 (drives self to work by car or van)
and if GRIDVARIABLES.ModeType = 1 (Mode is face-to-face)
and if AltCar = 12 (walking was available)

commutingbehaviour_w2.comother

Willingness to commute by any other means

Type: choice

Source: DfT adapted

Text: (As an alternative to driving your car to commute to work, how willing or unwilling would you be to...)
use any other means?

OptionLabel
1Very willing
2Fairly willing
3Neither willing nor unwilling
4Fairly unwilling
5Very unwilling
6Now does this

Universe:
if EMPLOYEES.WorkTrav = 1 | SELFEMPLOYMENT.JSWorkTrav = 1 (drives self to work by car or van)
and if GRIDVARIABLES.ModeType = 1 (Mode is face-to-face)
and if AltCar = 13 (other means of travel were available for commuting)

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