Social Research - The Use and Value of the Blue Badge Scheme
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CONTENTS
1. INTRODUCTION
About this report
Research context
Research aims and objectives
2. METHODOLOGY
Telephone survey
Focus groups
3. CURRENT USE OF THE BLUE BADGE
Introduction
Length of time with a Blue Badge
How initially found out about the Blue Badge Scheme
Reasons for being issued with a Blue Badge
How the Blue Badge is used
Reasons for travel
Where parking when using the Blue Badge
Main travel times
Frequency of using the Blue Badge
Length of time parking using the Blue Badge
Distance travelled with the Blue Badge
Lack of Blue Badge spaces
Summary
4. THE VALUE OF THE BLUE BADGE
Introduction
The benefits of having a Blue Badge
Circumstances without the Blue Badge
Use of public transport
Summary
5. RESTRICTIONS AND ENFORCEMENTS
Introduction
Understanding of rules and restrictions
Misuse of the Blue Badge
Enforcement of the Blue Badge Scheme
Eligibility to the Blue Badge Scheme
Suggested improvements to the Blue Badge Scheme
Summary
6. CONCLUSIONS
Key Findings
LIST OF TABLES
Table 2.1: Age and Gender response profile
Table 2.2: Local Authority response profile for telephone survey
Table 2.3: Location and Characteristics of Focus Groups
Table 2.4: Participant Profile
Table 3.1: The reason Blue Badge holder issued with a Blue Badge
Table 3.2: Parking locations when using Blue Badge
Table 3.3: Travelling during weekdays or weekends
Table 3.4: Particular times of travel
Table 3.5: Number of times Blue Badge is used in a week
Table 4.1: Most important aspects of having a Blue Badge
APPENDICE
Appendix One: Telephone Survey Questionnaire
Appendix Two: Focus Group Discussion Guide