Cyclox: Bicycle User Survey

Cyclists in Oxford and Cambridge are being invited to take part in a survey of their experience, skills and ability. The cycle survey only takes 5 minutes, and the answers will be completely anonymous and confidential.

To take part, go to the Cycling Survey homepage.

PRIZE DRAW - WIN A £20 HMV TOKEN

When you complete your questionnaire, fill in your name and address in the space provided. At the end of the survey Oxfordshire County Council (OCC) will draw 5 names at random for each city and those people will win a £20 HMV token. Don't worry about your privacy: As soon as your questionnaire is received OCC will remove your name and address and will use it only for the prize draw. The questionnaire itself is completely anonymous. OCC will only use this information for the prize draw. OCC will not otherwise contact you or pass your details on to others.

TECHNICAL HELP

The online survey works on Windows and Linux computers. Mac users can fill in the survey using the Mozilla Firefox web browser but not using Safari or Internet Explorer, due to circumstances beyond our control. If you experience problems with the online survey, please email cyclingsurvey@oxfordshire.gov.uk

MORE ABOUT THE SURVEY

Researchers from Bath University are conducting the survey for the Oxford and Cambridge Cycle / Bus Project, which aims to help bus drivers and cyclists get on better together on the roads by finding out more about both groups' needs. They will also be doing some workshops with bus drivers.

The cycle survey and bus driver workshops will complement existing research:

* A study of road users in Oxford which was carried out by Brookes University found that the top concerns cyclists have with buses are being passed too close, and being tailgated. Bus drivers' top concerns with cyclists are near-misses at junctions, and being undertaken.

* Accident data from Oxfordshire reveals that male and female cyclists have different accident patterns. Women's cycle accidents seem to be more likely to involve a bus. The survey may help explain this and other findings.

* Local, national and international research reveals which types of accidents are most likely to result in serious injuries.

The information will be used to design messages for bus drivers and cyclists. The messages will be tested in Oxford, using Cambridge as a control, to see if bus drivers and cyclists find them useful.

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