Edinburgh Napier University Research Consent Formbrucemartinryan.files.wordpress.com/2014/04/questionnaire-round-3-v31.pdfNapier University. 2. The broad goal of this research study

Edinburgh Napier University Research Consent Form

Edinburgh Napier University requires that all persons who participate in research studies give their

written consent to do so. Please read the following and sign it if you agree with what it says.

1. I freely and voluntarily consent to be a participant in the research project on the topic of cyclist

comfort perception to be conducted by James Calvey, who is a Research student at Edinburgh

Napier University.

2. The broad goal of this research study is to explore participants comfort level relating to off-road

cycle paths and use feedback to create a comfort rating scale. Specifically, I have been asked to

complete a short questionnaire, which should take no longer than 15 minutes to complete.

3. I have been told that my responses will be anonymised. My name will not be linked with the

research materials, and I will not be identified or identifiable in any report subsequently produced

by the researcher.

4. I also understand that if at any time during the perception study I feel unable or unwilling to

continue, I am free to leave. That is, my participation in this study is completely voluntary, and I

may withdraw from it without negative consequences. However, after data has been anonymised

or after publication of results it will not be possible for my data to be removed as it would be

untraceable at this point.

5. In addition, should I not wish to answer any particular question or questions, I am free to decline.

6. I have read and understand the above and consent to participate in this study. My signature is not

a waiver of any legal rights. Furthermore, I understand that I will be able to keep a copy of the

informed consent form for my records.

Participant’s Name

Participant’s Signature Date

I have explained and defined in detail the research procedure in which the respondent has consented

to participate. Furthermore, I will retain one copy of the informed consent form for my records.

Researcher’s Signature Date

IntelliBike Off-road cycle path survey

Nationality

Age

Gender

How would you categorise your cycling ability? (1-5)

1 - Excellent 2 - Good 3 - Average 4 - Below Average 5 - None

How would you categorise your fitness level? (1-5)

1 - Very fit 2 - Fit 3 – Somewhat fit 4 – Not very fit 5 - Unfit

How often do you commute using a bicycle? (1-5)

1 – Everyday 2 – Frequently 3 – Occasionally 4 – Rarely 5 - Never

How often do you use a bicycle for recreation? (1-5)

1 – Everyday 2 – Frequently 3 – Occasionally 4 – Rarely 5 - Never

Have you used off-road cycle paths before? (Please circle)

Yes No

Which do you prefer? (Please circle)

On-road cycling Off-road cycling No preference


When cycling on an off-road cycle path, how important are the following factors to you?

1 – Extremely important, 2 – Very important, 3 – Somewhat important, 4 – Not very important, 5 – Not at all important

1 2 3 4 5

1 The vegetation is maintained to a suitable standard (Signage is not blocked, path width is not reduced, sight lines are not reduced, etc)

2 The surface roughness

3 The path is free from surface defects (Potholes, root damage, broken up surface, etc)

4 The path is free from standing water (Puddles)

5 The path is free from fallen leaves

6 The path is free from debris (Broken glass, stones, etc)

7 The path is free from vandalism (Signage graffiti, damaged lighting, etc)

8 Air quality

9 Sound levels (Noise pollution)

10 The path has vegetation running along it (Trees, bushes, grass, etc)

11 The path has direction signs

12 The path has lighting for cycling at night

13 The incline of the path (Flat, hilly, etc)

14 The path width

15 The surface type

16 The path is segregated from pedestrians

17 The path has facilities (Parking, seating, etc)

18 The path links to other parts of the off-road network

19 The path links to key destination (City centre, place of work, shopping district, etc)

20 The path is direct (Cutting down travel time)

21 Attractiveness

22 Comfort

23 Safety

24 Satisfaction


How satisfactory to cycle do you consider these surfaces types?

1 – Extremely satisfactory

2 – Very satisfactory

3 – Somewhat satisfactory

4 – Not very satisfactory

5 – Not at all satisfactory

1 2 3 4 5

Unbound (Loose gravel)

Asphalt/Bitumen

Concrete block, paving stone

Surface dressed base course (Loosely bound stone chips)

Concrete

How satisfactory would you consider these off-road cycle-path routes for the different aspects

presented beside the photographs?

1 – Extremely satisfactory

2 – Very satisfactory

3 – Somewhat satisfactory

4 – Not very satisfactory

5 – Not at all satisfactory

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