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June 2018

Saolta Hospital Group 2018 Monitoring Survey Results

June 2018

Saolta Group Survey Overview

Survey Details

• Undertaken in November/December 2017
• Uptake of survey 399 respondents (16% increase from 2015 survey response rate

(65 individuals)

• Uptake response 3.9% based on total number of staff represented by Saolta Group

(10,122)

• A higher response rate would be ideal – targeted between 25% - 30% to get a fair

representation of travel patterns. Hospitals represented include: Letterkenny University Hospital, Mayo University Hospital, Merlin Park, Portiuncula University Hospital, Roscommon University Hospital, Sligo University Hospital, University Hospital Galway, and ‘other’ (Centre of Nurse & Midwifery Education Castlebar, Community Hospital Buncrana, St Conals Hospital, Dungloe Community hospital, St. Josephs Stranorlar

Saolta Survey Overview

1% 8% 32% 42% 18%

Please indicate your age range

Under 25 25-34 35-44 45-54 55 or over

98 79 2 38 53 91 2 9 20 40 60 80 100 120 Letterkenny University Hospital (LUH) Mayo University Hospital (MUH) Merlin Park University Hospital (MPUH) Portiuncula University Hospital (PUH) Roscommon University Hospital (RUH) Sligo University Hospital (SUH) University Hospital Galway (UHG) Other (please specify)

• No. of Respondents per hospital
• No. of Respondents per hospital

Demographics

June 2018

2018 Survey Analysis

4.3% 0.8% 0.5% 0.0% 0.0% 89.6% 2.5% 1.5% 0.8% 0.0%

On foot Bicycle Bus, minibus

• r coach

Luas Train or DART Driving a car Passenger in a car with driver going to same destination Passenger in a car with driver going to different destination Lorry or van Work mainly at or from home 0.00% 10.00% 20.00% 30.00% 40.00% 50.00% 60.00% 70.00% 80.00% 90.00% 100.00%

2018 How do you usually travel TO work?

2017 Staff Usual Mode

14% 1% 6% 4% 0% 2% 0% 72% 9% 7% 1% 1%

On foot - walking On foot - running Bicycle Bus, minibus or coach Luas Train or DART Motorcycle

• r scooter

Driving a car Passenger in a car with driver going to same destination Passenger in a car with driver going to different destination Taxi Lorry or van 0.00% 10.00% 20.00% 30.00% 40.00% 50.00% 60.00% 70.00% 80.00%

Which modes of travel do you use occasionally to travel to/ from work? Please choose all modes that apply.

2017 Staff Occasional Mode

4% 1% 1% 0% 90% 3% 2% 1% 0% 0% 14% 6% 4% 2% 72% 9% 7% 1% 0% 1%

0.00% 10.00% 20.00% 30.00% 40.00% 50.00% 60.00% 70.00% 80.00% 90.00% 100.00%

On foot Bicycle Bus, minibus or coach Train or DART Driving a car Passenger in a car with driver going to same destination Passenger in a car with driver going to different destination Lorry or van Work mainly at or from home Taxi

Usual Mode & Occasional Mode Compared

Usual Mode Occastional Mode

2017 Staff Modal Split Comparison - Usual & Occasional Mode

3% 11% 10% 15% 60%

Less than 1km Between 1 and 3km Between 3 and 5km Between 5 and 10km More than 10km

0.00% 10.00% 20.00% 30.00% 40.00% 50.00% 60.00% 70.00%

How far do you travel to work?

2017 Distance Travelled

1% 0% 6% 17% 14% 8% 53% Sustainable Transport promotions in your workplace e.g. Cycle to Work promotion, Tax Saver sales. The infrastructure available to you changed (buses introduced/ removed, cycle lanes installed etc) You changed job

• r the nature of

your work changed You moved house Health or fitness reasons Financial reasons Other (please specify) 0.00% 10.00% 20.00% 30.00% 40.00% 50.00% 60.00%

If you have changed the mode of transport you use on the commute over the past two years, please can you indicate the main reason for this change:

* Other included – environmental concerns, creche/school drop offs, pregnancy, multiple site visits per day

2017 Modal Change

2.3 3.1 1.4 2.9 2.3 4.2 3.9 3.9 3.5 3.5 3.2 I feel confident cycling my bike to work I enjoy walking (all

• r part of

the way) to work Public Transport is convenient for my commute I try to use sustainable transport when I can I travel the way I do

• ut of habit

I use my car

• n the

commute because I have no alternative Driving a car is the most effective way to commute I would like to walk more often I would like to cycle more often I would like to use public transport more often I would like to carshare more often 0.5 1 1.5 2 2.5 3 3.5 4 4.5

Please indicate your level of agreement with the statements below:

Weighted Average

2017 Staff Opinion

2017 Staff Car Drivers

• 12% of ‘usual’ car drivers are occasional walkers
• 15% of ‘usual’ car drivers are ‘occasional’ car-sharers
• 11% of ‘usual’ car drivers are living within 3km
• 10% of ‘usual’ car drivers live within 3 to 5km of their workplace
• 15% of ‘usual’ car drivers are living between 5-10km of their workplace
• 38% of usual car drivers (115 individuals) either disagrees or strongly disagrees

with the statement ‘I feel confident cycling my bike to work’

• 56% of usual car drivers (168 individuals) would like to walk more often
• 41% of usual car drivers (122 individuals) would like to cycle more often
• 79% of usual car drivers (266 individuals) either agreed or strongly agreed that ‘I

use my car on my commute because I have no alternative’

• However, 23% of usual car drivers (70 individuals) admit traveling to work by car
• ut of habit

June 2018

2015/2017 Comparison

2% 2% 1% 0% 91% 1% 2% 1% 0% 4% 1% 1% 0% 90% 3% 2% 1% 0%

0.00% 10.00% 20.00% 30.00% 40.00% 50.00% 60.00% 70.00% 80.00% 90.00% 100.00%

On foot Bicycle Bus, minibus or coach Train, Luas

• r DART

Driving a car Passenger in a car with driver going to same destination Passenger in a car with driver going to different destination Lorry or van Work mainly at or from home

Question: How do you usually travel to work? 2015 & 2017 Response Comparison

2015 2017

2015/2017 Comparison Modal Split

9% 10% 3% 2% 0% 40% 13% 6% 0% 1% 14% 6% 4% 2% 0% 72% 9% 7% 1% 1%

0.00% 10.00% 20.00% 30.00% 40.00% 50.00% 60.00% 70.00% 80.00%

On foot Bicycle Bus, minibus or coach Train or DART Motorcycle

• r scooter

Driving a car Passenger in a car with driver going to same destination Passenger in a car with driver going to different destination Taxi Lorry or van

What modes of travel do you use occasionally to travel to/from work? 2015 & 2017 Responses compared

2015 2018

2015/2017 ‘Occasional’ Modal Split Comparison

1% 10% 11% 9% 21% 58% 3% 11% 14% 10% 15% 60% 0.00% 10.00% 20.00% 30.00% 40.00% 50.00% 60.00% 70.00%

Less than 1km Between 1 and 3km Between 3 and 5km Between 5 and 10km More than 10km

How far do you travel to work? 2015/2017 Comparison

2015 2017

2015/2017 Distance Travelled Compared

3 43 2 40 63 150 2 98 79 2 38 53 91

20 40 60 80 100 120 140 160 University Hospital Galway (UHG) Letterkenny General Hospital (LGH) Mayo General Hospital (MGH) Merlin Park University Hospital (MPUH) Portiuncula Hospital Ballinasloe (PHB) Roscommon Hospital (RCH) Sligo Regional Hospital (SRH)

Respondents per Hospital 2015 & 2017 Comparison

2015 2017

2015/2017 Survey Respondents

2015/2017 Comparison Overview

• 2% increase in walking as ‘usual mode’ from 2015 to 2017
• 1% decrease in cycling as ‘usual mode’ in same time period
• Car driver has decreased by 1% from 2015 to 2017
• Car-share has increased by 2%
• Occasionally, walking as mode has increased by 5% between 2015 to 2017
• Cycling has also seen a decrease in ‘occasional’ use in the same time

period by 4%

• Bus use has not changed from usual modal split between 2015 to 2017
• 3% decrease in carsharing occasionally.
• Increase in staff living closer to their workplace

(2015 – 11% & 2017 – 14% of staff living > 3km to their workplace

• Increase in staff living <10km (staff are equally living further away)

(2015 – 58% & 2017 – 60% of staff living <10 km to their workplace

Next Steps

Saolta Hospitals Action Plan 2018/2019

• Usual car usage decreases from 90% to 72% (occasional use), car drivers may

have some flexibility in terms of modes they can try, providing they are not mobility impaired, working unsociable hours or on site visits etc.

• Of those respondents who regularly drive to work, there is some scope to

encourage alternatives, even on an occasional basis, based on distances travelled –

• Staff:
• 14% of regular staff car commuters (57 people) live within a 3km radius of

their workplace (potential walkers/ cyclists)

• 10% of regular staff car commuters (41 people) live between 3-5km of

their workplace (potential walkers/ cyclists)

• 15% of regular staff car commuters (60 people) live between 5km and

10km from their workplace (potential cyclists).

Saolta Hospitals Action Plan

• Saolta’s Action Plan should not be ‘anti-car’, but instead focus on facilitating choice for employees,

while incentivising and encouraging use of more sustainable options where possible.

• Facilitating employees who usually drive to work to change modes even one day every week will

reduce cars coming on site by 20% on a daily basis, allowing Saolta to potentially reduce parking.

• Initially visible ‘no cost’ and ‘low cost’ actions will garner support for the plan, while other actions

may be planned for subsequent periods. These actions also suggest encouraging a shift to more active modes which as well as impacting on parking capacity could also result in huge health and well-being gains.

• Potential impacts are:
• Positive contribution to ISO14001 or other environmental management systems
• Reduced CO2 emissions associated with business travel or employee commuting
• Decreased sick leave
• Reduced stress on car parking and movement between Saolta sites
• Reduction of time spent by those who do drive to find parking and get to work
• Increased return from maternity leave
• Increased site access for staff, visitors and suppliers
• Providing additional employee benefits for employees
• Linking with Sustainability Agenda and Healthy Ireland Programme

Saolta Hospitals Action Plan

Suggested Actions

Person Responsible Timeline Targets

Cycling - ‘Soft’ Measures (e.g. promoting behavioural change) Promote the Cycle to Work scheme through in-house bike displays from suppliers Organise cycle training/on-road skills to increase safety and confidence of staff Continue running regular Bike Maintenance and consider a class/course Set up a Cyclists’ Forum to discuss issues and liaise with management Display local area maps for cyclists/walkers interested in local routes and show how to get to each site Participate in Annual staff Cycle Challenges Participate National Bike Week events in June (see www.cyclechallenge.ie and www.bikeweek.ie)

Saolta Hospitals Action Plan

Suggested Actions Person Responsible Timeline Targets Cycling (Soft Measures) Continued Arrange tours of cycling facilities for interested/new employees as part

• f induction or other relevant times

Arrange for local bicycle shops/rediscovery centre to come on site and show staff how to use electric bikes and fold up bikes. Also provide information on how they can be purchased through the Bike to Work scheme (employees) Display and promote accessibility maps showing how long it would take to cycle to/from each Salta site and between sites Display time to cycle posters showing time to travel by bike to nearby and popular destinations Publicise details of cycle parking and changing facilities for each Salta Site – this can be online as well as across sites (e.g. on noticeboards, at cycle parking, at entrances into the buildings) Consider setting up a cycling club (this could facilitate cycling buddy system for new cyclists) Consider location of CCTV and presence/visibility of Salta sites security Making affordable bicycles available for rent/sale

Saolta Hospitals Action Plan

Suggested Actions

Person Responsible Timeline Targets

Cycling ‘Hard’ Measures (e.g. supporting infrastructure) Conduct a site audit to gauge ease of access, safety and facilities for cyclists coming on-site Survey & improve cycle parking to encourage cycling to each Salta site and cater for increases in demand Consider providing a dry room for staff (see IT Blanchardstown for example or ESB Dublin) Provide Cyclists’ equipment to borrow (pump, allen keys, lights, puncture repair kit etc) and promote availability of these Consider making cycle/walking safety and repair materials available on site (e.g. in existing shops) Provision of bicycle maintenance and repair service and equipment for DIY repairs on each site Consider availability of shower facilities for active commuters Consider secure parking/storage provision for staff

Saolta Hospitals Action Plan

Suggested Actions Person Responsible Timeline Targets Walking – Soft Measures Promote walking through organised walking events/lunchtime walks Introduce a Sli na Slainte or similar walking route on-site Participate in an annual Pedometer Challenge for employees in September, see www.pedometerchallenge.ie for more information Offer in-house health checks for people interested in getting more active (you can also do this for Cycling) Consider providing umbrellas or rain wear for employees to borrow on wet days e.g. they could be Salta branded! Display and promote accessibility maps showing how long it would take to walk to/from residential areas or facilities in the locality Display time to walk posters showing time to travel on foot to nearby and popular destinations and other Salta sites.

Saolta Hospitals Action Plan

Suggested Actions

Person Responsible Timeline Targets

Walking (soft measures) continued. Consider holding coffee mornings (e.g. free tea and snack!) for active commuters to encourage more to take up walking and cycling on the commute and to acknowledge those who currently actively commute. Consider making shower and changing facilities available and promoting location and access details on each site. ‘Hard’ Measures Open up entrances to allow more direct access through your site for pedestrians Improve ‘natural surveillance’ on site (e.g. improving lighting) Consider mapping a Sli na Slainte or walking route (e.g. between Salta Sites) Consider provision of locker facilities where items can be left

• vernight to facilitate walking and cycling.

Consider Car-pooling dedicated spaces for car – sharers only (examples of carsharing initiatives on request)

Saolta Hospitals Action Plan

Suggested Actions

Person Responsible Timeline Targets

Car-Share Soft Measures Promote Car-sharing as an alternative to single car usage Hold coffee mornings/a launch event for potential car sharers to find out what is involved & see a demo of the site Offer a Guaranteed Ride Home in emergencies – where a lift is unavailable for unforeseen reasons. In practice, this is very rarely used by employees, but is a good tool to address fears about getting home in an emergency (note the guaranteed ride home could also be used by public transport users, walkers and cyclists too) Develop a staff car sharing policy, including incentives for car sharing, i.e. reduced or free parking Raffle the use of a parking space near entrances/reception for one car sharing group every month Offer incentives to car share, e.g. free car wash, free NCT, prize draws etc Hard Measures Allocate staff car sharing parking bays in a priority location (e.g. closest to entrances)

Saolta Hospitals Action Plan

Suggested Actions Person Responsible Timeline Targets

Walking (soft measures) continued. Consider holding coffee mornings (e.g. free tea and snack!) for active commuters to encourage more to take up walking and cycling on the commute and to acknowledge those who currently actively commute. Consider making shower and changing facilities available and promoting location and access details on each site. ‘Hard’ Measures Open up entrances to allow more direct access through your site for pedestrians Improve ‘natural surveillance’ on site (e.g. improving lighting) Consider mapping a Sli na Slainte or walking route (e.g. between Salta Sites) Consider provision of locker facilities where items can be left

• vernight to facilitate walking and cycling.

Consider Car-pooling dedicated spaces for car – sharers only (examples of carsharing initiatives on request)

Saolta Hospitals Action Plan

Suggested Actions

Person Responsible Timeline Targets

Public Transport – Soft Measures Provide and promote the Tax Saver monthly & annual commuter tickets for public transport. Highlight potential savings to employees. Include a one-month trial ticket for public transport and timetable information in employee induction packs Display a local area map with public transport stops/ route numbers marked – this can go online and on notice boards Raffle public transport tickets for people to try services Publicise public transport routes, timetables, travel information and maintaining up to date bus timetables in the main reception area Publicise the national door-to-door multi-modal journey planner

• n www.transportforireland.ie. You can also link to this site from

your own website/ intranet. Discuss with public transport operators fare structures and ticketing options

Saolta Hospitals Action Plan

Suggested Actions

Person Responsible Timeline Targets

Public Transport – Hard Measures Liaise with public transport operators to try and provide appropriate services to the site Other Include travel information in employee induction packs - Staff should be briefed on travel options when appointed. Include travel information online in an easily accessible location

• n the public-facing website for all visitors - ‘How You Travel’

portal to include sustainable modes and details/maps of facilities e.g. cycle parking. Distribute travel maps, leaflets and timetables – ensuring consistent accessible formats, health/calorie burn information for walking routes, signposting to other websites/apps and other e- communication Provide quarterly “How You Travel” Newsletter, via email to staff Direct all visitors & suppliers coming on-site to a ‘how to get here’ link/map online, with information

Saolta Hospitals Action Plan

Suggested Actions

Person Responsible Timeline Targets

Other (continued) Publicise ‘Did You Know’ walking and cycling time posters Host a Travel Awareness Week, to coincide with European Mobility Week in September, for example

For Further Information: Email: siobhan.odwyer@nationaltransport.ie t: 01 879 8379 Visit: www.smartertravelworkplaces.ie Facebook: www.facebook.com/smartertravelworkplaces