Motorcycles and scooters (powered two wheeled vehicles) should be included as a mode of transport to work. They are used by many more people than bicycles and make a significant contribution to reducing congestion, pollution and parking spaces.
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Assessment Criteria 1
1.
This topic is of current national importance.
National Importance
Motorcycles and scooters (powered two wheeled vehicles) should be included as a mode of transport to work. They are used by many more people than bicycles and make a significant contribution to reducing congestion, pollution and parking spaces.
An accurate understanding of the number of commuters using power two-wheeled vehicles as a regular mode of transport is required to enable accurate planning and appropriate policy development for transport.
Assessment Criteria 2
2.
There is a need for data from a Census of the whole population.
For whole population
A nationwide understanding of the use of motorcycles and scooters for commuting will support appropriate transport policy and planning to be undertaken throughout the country.
Assessment Criteria 3
3.
The topic can be accurately collected in a form which the household completes themselves.
Easy to answer
The simple addition of "Motorcycle or Scooter" to the mode of transport question is all that is required.
Assessment Criteria 4
4.
The topic would be acceptable to Census respondents.
Acceptable
It's just another mode of transport.
Assessment Criteria 5
5.
The topic can be collected efficiently.
Collected efficiently
It's just another mode of transport.
Assessment Criteria 6
6.
There is likely to be a continuing need for data on this topic in the following Census.
Continuing need
Policies that encourage the use of powered two wheeled vehicles for commuting are used widely throughout the world as a way of reducing congestion and pollution. Understanding use over time will support development of these policies in Australia,
Assessment Criteria 7
7.
There are no other alternative data sources or solutions that could meet the topic need.