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Fraser Coast Integrated Transport Strategy

    If you only have a few minutes

    Your thoughts on transport of you don't ahve time for a longer survey

  • Q.1

    Please give us a name we can refer to you by.

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    Character Limit : 50
  • Q.2

    What is your connection to the Fraser Coast? (Please select the most appropriate answer)

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    I am a resident
    I am a visitor
    I am a business owner in the Fraser Coast region
    I am a worker who lives in the Fraser Coast region
    I am a worker or business owner who visits the Fraser Coast region
  • Q.3

    What is your postcode? (Please select the most appropriate)

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    4655 - Hervey Bay & surrounds
    4650 - Maryborough and surrounds
    4659 - Burrum Heads, Howard and surounds
    4622 - Torbanlea
    4580 - Tin Can Bay
    4621 - Biggenden
    4620 - Brooweena & surrounds
    4600 - Kilkivan
    4570 - Gympie, Glenwood & Surrounds
    4660 - Childers
    4581 - K'Gari (Fraser Island)
    Other inside Fraser Coast (please specify below)
    Other outside Fraser Coast (please specify)

    Other (please specify)

    (Max Character Limit : 500)
  • Q.4

    The Fraser Coast region population is rapidly expanding and this is planned to continue. Do you think the current transport system can support this growth?

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    Yes
    No
    Maybe
  • Q.5

    What are the biggest transport issues in the area?

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    (Maximum selection Limit : 13)
    Efficiency and reliability of the network and services (congestion, wait time, number of public transport services)
    New development area don't have a well-connected and serviced transport (e.g. small rural roads having significantly increased traffic)
    I have no problems travelling around the Fraser Coast
    Travelling to school
    Travelling when you are unable to drive
    Travel between Maryborough and Hervey Bay
    Travel to destinations outside of the Fraser Coast
    Safety and security on the transport network
    Road safety at intersections
    Other (please detail below)
    Boat ramps and boat ramp parking
    Rail services and parking
    Airport services, transport to and parking at

    Other (please specify)

    (Max Character Limit : 500)
  • Q.6

    What is the most important to you in your future transport network? (Please select the most important option)

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    Choice - ease of using different transport modes, travel information and clear wayfinding
    Convenience - direct uninterrupted trips
    Safety - including road safety, personal safety and security
    Amenity and activity - shade, active transport, and movement and place
    Other

    Other (please specify)

    (Max Character Limit : 500)
  • Q.7

    Please rank your transport priorities for the future. Please move options in order of decreasing importance to you.

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    Improve safety on the Bruce Highway and other major roads on the Fraser Coast
    Improve trip time on Maryborough Hervey Bay Road and other major roads on the Fraser Coast
    Make our CBDs places for people not major roads by lower speed, improving visibility and separation of transport users
    Better public transport services times and routes
    Better public and active transport infrastructure
    Improve transport options for people with low mobility
    Maryborough Bypass to improve amenity in Maryborough
    Maryborough Bypass to make the trip quicker between Hervey Bay and Bruce Highway
    Improve transport options to schools and transport around schools
    Improve freight safety and access

    (This is a required question. If you don't change anything, the current order will be submitted as your answer.)

  • Q.8

    Where do you think are the current transport problems for commuters, freight, public transport and active transport?

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    Character Limit : 500
  • Q.9

    What transport changes need to occur over the next 25 years to maintain your preferred lifestyle and accessibility?

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    Character Limit : 500
  • Q.10

    How would you like to be kept informed about this study and other transport projects in the future? (Please select up to two preferred options)

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    (Maximum selection Limit : 2)
    Fraser Coast Regional Council and TMR websites
    Social media posts
    Community meetings
    Shopping Centre or market stalls

    • If you have 20-25 minutes, we'd love hear more from you.

    We want to understand what drives your transport trips and how we can better service those transport trips. Where we work/shop/socialise, what transport services we have nearby; the quality of the transport network; how many transport modes we use and how does our knowledge of the transport network influence how we travel? These questions are designed to understand what makes you travel and how you travel.

  • Q.11

    How many people in your household are over 18 years of age?

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    4
    more than 4
  • Q.12

    How many people in your household are under 18 years of age?

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    3
    4
    more than 4
  • Q.13

    Rate your household income

    High income
    Average income
    Low income
  • Q.14

    What best describes employment in your household? (Select up to two options)


    (Maximum selection Limit : 2)
    One or more people employed 9 to 5
    One or more people shift work
    Regular volunteer or unpaid work
    Home-based work (paid or carer)
    Not currently working
    Retired
  • Q.15

    What industry employs people in your household? (Please select as many as are appropriate)


    (Maximum selection Limit : 5)
    Industrial
    Commercial, retail, tourism and/or government
    Essential services (health, education, emergency response)
    Agriculture
    Other (please detail below)
    Other (please specify)
  • Q.16

    Where is employment in your house located? (Please select as many as are appropriate)


    (Maximum selection Limit : 1)
    Maryborough
    Hervey Bay
    Torbanlea
    Different locations within the Fraser Coast
    Outside of the Fraser Coast region
  • Q.17

    How much time do you spend travelling each week by any mode of transport (walking, public transport, driving)? (Please select the most appropriate option)

    More than 20 hours
    15-20 hours
    5-15 hours
    less than 5 hours
  • Q.18

    How many licensed drivers in your house? (Please select the most appropriate)

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    2
    3
    4
    More than 4
  • Q.19

    How many people in your household need assistance to travel because of mobility issues or age? 

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    2
    3
    4
    more than 4
  • Q.20

    How many people in your household need assistance to travel because of mobility issues or age? 

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    2
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    4
    more than 4
  • Q.21

    How many people in your household need assistance to travel because of mobility issues or age? 

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    2
    3
    4
    more than 4
  • Q.22

    What are the reasons for needing assistance to travel? (Select as many as area appropriate)


    (Maximum selection Limit : 1)
    No drivers licence or public transport
    Short term health condition
    Long term health condition or disability
    Old or young age
    Other (please detail below)

    Other (please specify)

    (Max Character Limit : 500)
  • Q.23

    Do you regularly do a school drop off and/or pick up by car?

    Yes
    No
  • Q.24

    Is your household school transport by public or active transport?

    Yes
    No
  • Q.25

    How likely would you be to use a dedicated school transport service? (Lowest = 1 star Highest = 4 stars)

  • Q.26

    How many cars are in your household?

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    2
    3
    4
    more than 4
  • Q.27

    Are any of the cars electric or hybrid?

    Yes
    No
  • Q.28

    How often do you use these cars?

    Daily
    Weekly
    More than twice a day
    More than three times a week
  • Q.29

    How many motorcycles in your household?

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    2
    3
    4
    more than 4
  • Q.30

    How often do you use these motorcycles?

    Daily
    Weekly
    More than twice per day
    More than three times a week
  • Q.31

    How many bicycles in your household?

    1
    2
    3
    4
    more than 4
  • Q.32

    Are any of the bicycles electric?

    Yes
    No
  • Q.33

    How often do you use these bicycles?

    Daily
    Weekly
    More than twice per day
    More than three times a week
  • Q.34

    How many mobility devices (e.g. e-scooters) in your household?

    1
    2
    3
    4
    more than 4
  • Q.35

    How many boats in your household?

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    2
    3
    4
    more than 4
  • Q.36

    Does anyone in your household use public transport on a regular basis?

    Yes
    No
  • Q.37

    How many people in your household walk for travel purposes other than exercise on a regular basis (e.g. shopping or work)?

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    2
    3
    4
    more than 4
  • Q.38

    How frequently do you walk for non-recreation purposes?

    Daily
    Weekly
    Monthly
    No schedule
  • Q.39

    How frequently do you use active transport infrastructure (footpaths, cycleways or shared paths)?

    Daily
    Weekly
    Monthly
    Never
  • Q.40

    How many people in your household walk, run or ride for recreation using footpaths and cycleways?

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    2
    3
    4
    more than 4
  • Q.41

    Do you think this recreational use of transport will change in the future?

    Increase
    Decrease
    No change
  • Q.42

    Please rank your most frequently used transport modes. (Move options from most important to least important)

    Rail
    Active transport
    Freight vehicle
    Motorcycle
    Boat
    Public transport
    e-Mobility
    Taxi/Uber
    Car

  • Q.43

    Please rank your preferred future transport modes? (Move options from most important to least important)

    Rail
    Active transport
    Freight vehicle
    Motorcycle
    Boat
    Public transport
    e-Mobility
    Taxi/Uber
    Car

  • Q.44

    What would need to happen for you to use more public transport or active transport more for both recreation and work/shopping/school? (Please select all appropriate)


    (Maximum selection Limit : 11)
    More parking close to walking paths or public transport stops
    Dedicated school transport services for each school
    Dedicated school transport services for primary schools
    All of the above
    None of the above. I will never use public transport or active travel
    Better connected walking paths with good lighting, security
    Improved road crossings
    More shade on paths and at bus stops
    Improved connectivity between public transport and active transport infrastructure
    More frequent services in the peak hours and school times
    Extended service areas for walking and public transport
  • Q.45

    How frequently do you use an Uber (or other rideshare), bus or taxi?

    Once a day
    Once a week
    Once a month
    No pattern
    Never
  • Q.46

    Why do you use an Uber (or other rideshare), bus or taxi? (Please select all appropriate)


    (Maximum selection Limit : 6)
    Work purposes
    Education
    Shopping
    Entertainment/ recreation
    Health
    Other (please describe):

    Other (please specify)

    (Max Character Limit : 500)
  • Q.47

    Do you work from home?

    Part-time (less than 50% of the week)
    Fulltime
    Not at all
  • Q.48

    Does your job require you to make lots of trips across the day (e.g. tradesman, delivery)?

    Yes
    No
  • Q.49

    How many deliveries re made to your house a week (parcel post, groceries etc)?

    1
    2
    3
    4
    more than 4
  • Q.50

    What are your biggest issues when travelling around the Fraser Coast? (Please seelct all appropriate)


    (Maximum selection Limit : 10)
    Traffic Congestion at peak periods - school time and holidays
    Traffic Congestion
    Poor Road Conditions (unsealed roads, potholes etc.)
    Road safety due to driver behaviour
    Road safety due to road conditions or design
    Danger from wildlife and livestock
    Lack of overtaking opportunities
    Lack of suitable and connected walking paths and cycleways/lanes
    No fast connection between Hervey Bay and Bruce Highway
    Inter regional transport by road or rail (bus services, Bruce Highway or North Coast rail line
  • Q.51

    Have you attended any of the following venue(s) for a "big event" on the Fraser Coast in the last 12 months? (Please select all appropriate)


    (Maximum selection Limit : 5)
    Fraser Coast Sports Precinct
    Maryborough Show Grounds
    Brolga Theatre
    Sea Front Oval
    Other (please detail below)

    Other (please specify)

    (Max Character Limit : 500)
  • Q.52

    How many times a year do you attend an event?

    Less than 5
    5-20
    More than 20
    Weekly

    Other (please specify)

    (Max Character Limit : 500)
  • Q.53

    How could transport to Fraser Coast "big event" locations be improved?


    Character Limit : 500
  • Q.54

    How does transport perform between small rural communities and the urban centres of Maryborough and Hervey Bay?


    Character Limit : 500
  • Q.55

    Do you have any thoughts on transport to the hospitals and airports?

    Works well
    Could be improved

    Comment

    (Max Character Limit : 500)
  • Q.56

    Is there anything you would like to tell us about your travel this week?


    Character Limit : 500
  • Q.57

    Would you be interested in participating in a virtual or face to face workshop or interview to contribute your ideas for the future of the Fraser Coast transport network?

    If yes, please contact 1300 335 625 and select Option 3 at the prompt

    Yes
    No
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