Response 320331172

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Methods of transport and commuting. motor vehicle ownership

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Assessment Criteria 1

1. This topic is of current national importance.

National Importance
The lack of recognition of motorcycles and scooters as a viable transport method that is both environmentally friendly and reduces congestion is concerning. They lack of data will impact the vast number of users of these vehicles and ad such they deserved to be recognised as a legitimate user group in their own right.

Assessment Criteria 6

6. There is likely to be a continuing need for data on this topic in the following Census.

Continuing need
motorcycle use is increasing and will continue to increase as the cost of fuel, public transport and parking continue to spiral. The low cost of motorcycles and scooters for their purchase and overal running costs will see more and more people use them as a viable and cost effective transport. This is very relevant as data now and into the future.

Assessment Criteria 7

7. There are no other alternative data sources or solutions that could meet the topic need.

No alternatives
No. If that was the case then cars, buses, trains and bicycles etc would also be assessed in this manner