Statistical Bulletin Transport Series - Transport and Travel in Scotland 2011
Table 26: [Cycling] Reasons why do not cycle to work and why do not have a bicycle, 2009-2011
| Reasons why do not cycle to work | percentages |
|---|---|
| Do not have a bike | 37 |
| Too far to cycle | 29 |
| Weather too cold / wet / windy | 15 |
| Too many cars on the roads | 12 |
| Traffic travels too fast | 10 |
| Prefer to drive | 9 |
| Concerns for personal safety on dark / lonely roads | 9 |
| Inconsiderate drivers | 8 |
| No way to carry luggage / shopping | 7 |
| Not fit enough | 6 |
| Can't be bothered | 6 |
| Nowhere at work to shower / change | 6 |
| Don't have time to cycle | 6 |
| Too hilly | 6 |
| Road surfaces are dangerous | 4 |
| Not enough safe places to lock bike | 3 |
| Can't ride a bike | 3 |
| Health reasons | 2 |
| Nowhere to keep a bicycle at home | 2 |
| Worried about pollution from traffic | 1 |
| Inconsiderate pedestrians in towns\cities | 1 |
| Too many bikes stolen | 1 |
| Sample size (=100%) | 16,099 |
| If do not have a bike, reasons why not | |
| Other | 18 |
| Too many cars on the roads | 12 |
| Cannot ride a bike | 12 |
| Prefer to drive | 8 |
| Too far to cycle | 7 |
| Don't have time to cycle | 6 |
| Traffic travels too fast | 6 |
| Too lazy | 5 |
| Nowhere to keep a bicycle at home | 4 |
| Weather too cold / wet / windy | 4 |
| Inconsiderate drivers | 4 |
| Too hilly | 3 |
| Not fit enough | 3 |
| Concerns for personal safety on dark / lonely roads | 2 |
| No way to carry luggage / shopping | 2 |
| Not enough safe places to lock bike | 2 |
| Health reasons | 2 |
| Nowhere at work to shower / change | 1 |
| Road surfaces are dangerous | 1 |
| Too many bikes stolen | 0 |
| Worried about pollution from traffic | 0 |
| Inconsiderate pedestrians in towns\cities | 0 |
| Sample size (=100%) | 6,068 |