1. What percentage of citizens in Devon and in particular Exeter, use bicycles or walk?
Devon County Council do not hold this information. We advise that the Census for 2021 indicates 23% of people living in the Exeter district walk to work, and 7% cycle. This survey was carried out during lockdown, where working from home represented 31% of travel to work. This is a 23% increase from 2011.
2. Have these figures been independently verified?
Not applicable.
3. What were the material and labour costs of designing and implementing the cycle/walking policy?
The total expenditure on producing the Exeter Local Cycling and Walking Infrastructure Plan is £56,054.16. This was funded by external government grants, including the Capability Fund and Capacity Grant funding. These were ring-fenced funding pots for supporting this type of activity.
4. Since the Marsh Barton train hub opened in early July, what has been the verified weekly footfall?
Devon County Council do not hold this information.
5. Why are there no signs pointing the way to the Marsh Barton train hub?
Draft signage plans have been produced and are currently being reviewed before they are implemented.
6. What percentage of employees in the transport planning department are working from home?
Working from home is part of our hybrid working arrangements and managed locally. Therefore we do not hold the information requested.
7. How is productivity measured to ensure value for money?
Devon County Council have policy and process in place to manage performance, of which productivity is a part.