SURVEY REGARDING BICYCLE USE IN MADRID, AIMING AT IMPROVEMENT OF THE

PRACTICE FOR BOTH CYCLIST AND THE REST OF CITIZENS

The purpose of this survey is to understand and improve bicycle use in Madrid. Your
experience and opinion are very valuable and, anonymously completing this 5-minute
survey is highly appreciated.

1. What means of transportation do you most often use?

• Metro
• Bus
• Bicycle
• Walking
• Scooter/Motorcycle
• Car

2. How often do you cycle?

• Never
• Very Rarely (less than once a month)
• Sometimes (a few times a month)
• Often (at least once a week)
• Very Frequently (almost every day)

3. If you do cycle, what are the reasons that influenced your choice? Rank them
from 1 to 5. 1 being of most importance to you, while 5 being of least
importance
• It’s a healthy exercise
• Unlike other means of transportation, it does not pollute
• The experience is enjoyable
• It is faster than my other transportation options
• Other: _____________ (if no response, rank 5)

4. What factors would encourage you to cycle more? Rank from 1 to 7. 1 being of
most importance to you, while 7 being of least importance
• Widespread availability of public bicycles and bicycle stations
• Availability of dedicated bicycle lanes
• Lower prices on public bicycle rental
• Availability of free bicycle service points around the city
• Subsidies for purchasing a bicycle
• Availability of police monitored/safer bicycle racks
• Other: ____________ (if no response, rank 7)
5. In your opinion, what are the main problems that cycling creates in Madrid?
Rank them from 1 to 5. 1 being of most importance to you, while 5 being of
least importance
• Bicycles slow down the traffic too much
• Bicycles endanger pedestrians by riding on the sidewalks or too close to
them
• Cyclists are not required to have a license, or hold vehicle insurance,
and therefore are more careless than other drivers/riders.
• Too many bicycles are parked in undesignated spaces, disturbing car or
pedestrian traffic flow
• Other: ________________ (if no response, rank 5)

6. Approximately, what percentage of trips do you believe are made by bicycle in

Madrid on an average day?

7. What percentage of the public budget dedicated for transportation would you
consider appropriate to be spent on cycling related projects?

8. Do you have any suggestions for improving cycling in Madrid?

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9. Sex
• Male.
• Female.

10. Age
• Under 18.
• 18 to 23
• 24 to 40
• 41 to 55
• Older than 55

11. Self-assessed Financial situation

• Lower class
• Lower-middle class
• Middleclass
• Upper-middle class
• Upper class