Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) – local housing and transport infrastructure poll

A survey of the GB adults on local transport and housing infrastructure.

Most British adults (59%) say that local road, rail and bus networks allow them to travel effectively, though only 13% strongly agree with this statement. Adults living in Scotland and London are considerably more favourable with regards to local transport (road, rail and bus) networks.
Two in five British adults (39%) agree that less investment in new road and rail capacity should be given to areas that choose to build fewer houses.
Seven in ten (70%) say they are more likely to support new housing in their area if there is a clear plan to improve transport links.
In terms of who British adults think is best placed in their area to develop plans to improve transport networks, the highest proportion cite (28%) cite local authorities followed by national government and regional leaders (18% and 16% respectively).

Date Published: 17/07/2018

Categories: Infrastructure | Public and communities | Transport | UK

Client: RIBA

Methodology

ComRes surveyed 2,022 GB adults online between 27th and 28th June 2018. Data were weighted to be demographically representative of all GB adults. ComRes is a member of the British Polling Council and abides by its rules.