Dumfries & Galloway Community Transport Survey
Your views on the Dumfries-Stranraer Railway and the A75
1. About You
Q1. Which area do you live in?
Dumfries
Castle Douglas
Dalbeattie
Newton Stewart
Stranraer
Wigtown
Other
Q2. What is your age group?
Under 18
18-29
30-44
45-59
60-74
75+
Q3. Do you regularly travel between towns within Dumfries & Galloway?
Yes, daily
Yes, weekly
Occasionally
Rarely
Never
2. Your Current Transport Use
Q4. What forms of transport do you currently use most often?
Car
Bus
Train (via Ayr or Carlisle)
Cycling
Walking
Taxi
Other
Q5. How satisfied are you with current transport options in the region?
Very satisfied
Satisfied
Neutral
Dissatisfied
Very dissatisfied
Q6. What are the biggest transport challenges you face? (Select all that apply)
Lack of public transport
Poor reliability
High travel costs
Long journey times
Road safety concerns
Limited access to rail
Other
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3. Reopening the Dumfries-Stranraer Railway
Q7. How aware are you of proposals to reopen the Dumfries-Stranraer railway?
Very aware
Somewhat aware
Not aware
Q8. How important do you think reopening the railway is for the region?
Very important
Important
Neutral
Not very important
Not important at all
Q9. If the railway reopened, how likely would you be to use it?
Very likely
Likely
Unsure
Unlikely
Very unlikely
Q10. What benefits do you think a reopened railway would bring? (Select all that apply)
Better access to jobs and education
Improved tourism
Reduced road traffic
Better connections to Glasgow, Carlisle, and the wider UK
Environmental benefits
More reliable transport
Other
Q11. Do you believe a railway would improve life in your community?
Yes
No
Unsure
Please explain your answer (optional)
4. Dualling the A75
Q12. How important do you think dualling the A75 is for the region?
Very important
Important
Neutral
Not very important
Not important at all
Q13. What benefits do you think dualling the A75 would bring? (Select all that apply)
Improved road safety
Faster travel times
Better freight movement
Economic growth
Reduced congestion
Other
Q14. Do you believe dualling the A75 would improve life in your community?
Yes
No
Unsure
Please explain your answer (optional)
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5. Comparing the Two Options
Q15. Which option do you believe should be the higher priority for investment? Reopening the Dumfries-Stranraer railway or Dualling the A75?
Dualling the A75
Both equally
Neither
Unsure
Q16. Why did you choose that option? (Short answer)
Q17. Do you think both projects should be developed together as part of a wider regional transport plan?
Yes
No
Unsure
6. Final Thoughts
Q18. What improvements would you most like to see in Dumfries & Galloway's transport network? (Long answer)
Q19. Any additional comments? (Long answer)
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