Safety along the Bath River Line

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* 1. This is a short survey about safety for people living along the River Avon between Batheaston and Newbridge and the Kennet and Avon Canal, and those who use the towpaths and canal path. The questions are intended to highlight current issues, and we look forward to hearing your experiences and suggestions.

Responses are kept entirely anonymous, and will go towards a collaborative project run by Bath University students in conjunction with the Council.

What is your connection to the towpath and canals? (select all that apply)

I'm a boater

I live in a house or flat close to the canal

I cycle or jog there regularly

Other (please specify)

Prefer not to say

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* 2. Which sections of the river do you live on and/or regularly use? (select all that apply)

West - between Newbridge and Pulteney Bridge

East - between Pulteney Bridge and Batheaston (including Kennet and Avon Canal)

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* 3. How safe do you feel on the river during the day?

Very much

A little

Not much

Not at all

Unsure

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* 4. How safe do you feel on the river at night?

Very much

A little

Not much

Not at all

Unsure

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* 5. How would you rate the quality of existing lighting along the river?

Very Good

Good

Poor

Very Poor

Unsure

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* 6. Would you like there to be more towpath lighting?

Yes

Maybe

Probably not

Not at all

Unsure

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* 7. Are there any environmental features that are key to your feeling of safety? (E.g. wider paths, streetlights, frequent access points)
Or any other comments about safety along the river?

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* 8. The following questions relate to the Bath River line project.

Had you heard of the Bath River line project before this survey, and if so, were you involved as much as you would have like to have been?

Yes, I'd heard of it and was able to be involved as much as I wanted to be

Yes, I'd heard of it but was not able to be involved as much as I wanted to be

No, I hadn't heard of the Bath River Line project before this survey

Unsure

About the Bath River Line:

The Bath River Line (BRL) will create a linear park following the River Avon from Batheaston to Newbridge. Covering 10km, the BRL will connect beautiful green spaces and city landmarks, tempting pubs and peaceful water meadows.

Creating a high-quality route for walking and cycling is key. But the BRL will also offer opportunities to stop, sit back and enjoy the beauty of the river, the city, and the landscape beyond.

There will be places to play and places to meet, places for art and spaces to discover Bath’s rich heritage. The wildlife found along the river will be celebrated and protected.

By revealing the Avon in all its glory, the BRL will go beyond the Georgian glamour to explore a lesser-seen side to the city.

This project is designed to give people a bigger say and will also help to address the climate and ecological emergency.

(Source: Bath River Line, www.bathriverline.co.uk)

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* 9. Are you interested in providing further input in the project to have your say on safety along the river? If so, can you leave your email?

(We will only contact you in relation to the project, data will be stored securely and it will not be shared with any other party)

Safety along the Bath River Line

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* 2. Which sections of the river do you live on and/or regularly use? (select all that apply)

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* 3. How safe do you feel on the river during the day?

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* 4. How safe do you feel on the river at night?

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* 5. How would you rate the quality of existing lighting along the river?

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* 6. Would you like there to be more towpath lighting?

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* 7. Are there any environmental features that are key to your feeling of safety? (E.g. wider paths, streetlights, frequent access points) Or any other comments about safety along the river?

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* 8. The following questions relate to the Bath River line project.Had you heard of the Bath River line project before this survey, and if so, were you involved as much as you would have like to have been?

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* 9. Are you interested in providing further input in the project to have your say on safety along the river? If so, can you leave your email?(We will only contact you in relation to the project, data will be stored securely and it will not be shared with any other party)

* 7. Are there any environmental features that are key to your feeling of safety? (E.g. wider paths, streetlights, frequent access points)
Or any other comments about safety along the river?

* 8. The following questions relate to the Bath River line project.

Had you heard of the Bath River line project before this survey, and if so, were you involved as much as you would have like to have been?

* 9. Are you interested in providing further input in the project to have your say on safety along the river? If so, can you leave your email?

(We will only contact you in relation to the project, data will be stored securely and it will not be shared with any other party)