Helston transport: Residents given opportunity to have their say in national survey

A sample of more than 3,000 randomly selected residents in Helston and Cornwall wide will be asked for their views on roads, footpaths and cycleways in a national survey.

The independent National Highways and Public Transport Satisfaction survey covers all aspects of transport – from highway maintenance and road condition to access to public transport and tackling congestion.

The survey also looks at road safety, asking participants for their views on the provision of safe crossing points and dropped kerbs, as well as traffic calming measures and the safety of pedestrians and cyclists.

Cornwall Council is one of more than 100 local authorities to sign up to the survey, which is now in its eleventh year.

Cornwall Council cabinet portfolio holder for transport Geoff Brown said:

"This is an important survey for us. We are committed to listening to our residents and the findings help build the picture of what is working well and what we need to improve.

"Increased satisfaction in road maintenance reflects the investment we have made over recent years. Council investment will see an extra £20m spent on our highway network by 2021 and in the last year more than 300 roads have been resurfaced across Cornwall as a result of the first phase of this funding.

"By joining in with this national survey we can identify areas of best practice and spot national, regional and local trends. I would urge anyone who receives a questionnaire to take part."

The questionnaire has been sent to a minimum random sample of at least 3,300 of Cornwall's residents, followed by a reminder, with initial local and national results published in late October.