Have your say, as council launches Hull’s biggest transport survey
‘RESIDENTS TELL US CONGESTION IS A HUGE ISSUE’: Councillor Mike Ross, Hull City Council Leader
By Simon Bristow
Hull’s biggest ever transport survey has been launched today, giving everyone in the city the chance to have their say on Hull’s roads.
As revealed by The Hull Story last month, the survey will be followed by a transport summit in the autumn, with the results of both being used to “build a transport network that works for everyone”.
The city council said: “The city’s road network has undergone significant changes over recent years, and the council is keen to hear what impact these changes have had on residents, and give them a voice when it comes to shaping Hull’s roads and transport for the future.”
Every household in the city will also receive one paper survey through the door from Monday, August 15, to make sure everyone has the chance to have their say, while the survey can also be completed online here.
Additional copies can be picked up from any council customer service centre, or by calling (01482) 300300.
The closing date for responses is Friday, September 30.
Questions in the survey include:
Are our roads getting more or less congested?
How do you feel about public transport in the city?
Have the new cycle lanes encouraged you to cycle more?
How well were you consulted about significant changes?
What has the council done right, and what needs to be better in future?
Councillor Mike Ross, Leader of Hull City Council, said: “We are determined to be a listening council that puts people’s views and needs at the heart of everything we do. This survey is another important step towards doing that.
“From speaking to residents, we know that congestion on our roads is a huge issue affecting everyone, which is why we want to hear everyone’s views.
“The feedback we receive will help us put the people’s priorities first as we build a transport network that works for all who use it.
“We’re making it easy for everyone to have their say by completing the survey online or looking out for the survey that will be landing on their doormats from next week. I urge everyone to take this opportunity to shape the future of Hull’s roads.”
To make the survey more accessible, the council will also be holding a number of engagement events where people can get help completing the survey and ask questions.
The first engagement events are being held next week, with the full list below:
Play Day: Wednesday 17 August, 11am – 3pm, Pickering Park
Community Beach Day: Wednesday 17 August, 10am – 4pm, Lambwath Playing Fields, Biggin Avenue, Bransholme
Family Fun Day: Monday 22 August, 12pm – 4pm. Mayville Avenue, Chamberlain Road
Pearson Park Family Event: Wednesday 24 August, 11am – 3pm, Pearson Park
Freedom Festival: Saturday 3 September 12pm – 6pm, and Sunday 4 September 12pm – 4pm, Humber Dock Street
St John’s Food Bank: Tuesday 13 September, 8.45am – 11am, St John’s Church, Wawne Road, Bransholme
Back to Ours: Wednesday 14 September, 10am – 3pm, North Point Shopping Centre, Bransholme
Transport Survey Bus: Friday 23 September, 9am – 7pm, Tesco, Hall Road