Participants were also invited to offer other suggestions outside of these options. This question received a total of 1,708 responses, comprising 1,474 responses from public participants and 234 from traders. Feedback has been analysed separately for trader and public survey participants. Trader feedback In total 234 responses were received from 150 traders. Feedback incorporated a broad array of ideas which have then grouped by common themes. Traders showed a clear preference towards improved car parking as it would make it easier to access the market. This was followed by improved public transport (all modes). Traders showed a preference (57 per cent) for improved car parking at the market Figure 13: What make it easier for traders to access the market? Access Improvements Number of Responses Improved car parking 134 Improved pedestrian amenity and safety 20 Improved public transport (net) 48 Improved cycling paths and storage facilities 22 Improved disability and aged care access and 7 facilities Not answered/don’t know 5 3 A total of seven participants requested free or cheaper parking for market customers. This was reiterated through a series of discussion groups, in which traders suggested that parking affordability and clarity around the quantity and location of relocated parking should be a priority of the Final Draft Master Plan. Improved pedestrian amenity across Queen Street, and the removal of public vehicle access through Victoria Street and Therry Street was identified by traders as key strengths of the Draft Master Plan. Traders also felt that the removal of roundabouts on Franklin Street would make it easier to cross the road in these areas. Public transport Participants who said that improved public transport improve their access to the market were asked to identify a mode. Participants were able to select multiple transport modes. Overall, traders favoured public transport improvements for trams, however train and bus improvements were also supported. Figure 14: What public transport improvements would make it easier for traders to access the market? Public Transport Number of Responses Improvements
Participants were also invited to offer other suggestions outside of these options. This question received a total of 1,708 responses, comprising 1,474 responses from public participants and 234 from traders. Feedback has been analysed separately for trader and public survey participants. Trader feedback In total 234 responses were received from 150 traders. Feedback incorporated a broad array of ideas which have then grouped by common themes. Traders showed a clear preference towards improved car parking as it would make it easier to access the market. This was followed by improved public transport (all modes). Traders showed a preference (57 per cent) for improved car parking at the market Figure 13: What make it easier for traders to access the market? Access Improvements Number of Responses Improved car parking 134 Improved pedestrian amenity and safety 20 Improved public transport (net) 48 Improved cycling paths and storage facilities 22 Improved disability and aged care access and facilities 7 Not answered/don’t know 5 3 A total of seven participants requested free or cheaper parking for market customers. This was reiterated through a series of discussion groups, in which traders suggested that parking affordability and clarity around the quantity and location of relocated parking should be a priority of the Final Draft Master Plan. Improved pedestrian amenity across Queen Street, and the removal of public vehicle access through Victoria Street and Therry Street was identified by traders as key strengths of the Draft Master Plan. Traders also felt that the removal of roundabouts on Franklin Street would make it easier to cross the road in these areas. Public transport Participants who said that improved public transport improve their access to the market were asked to identify a mode. Participants were able to select multiple transport modes. Overall, traders favoured public transport improvements for trams, however train and bus improvements were also supported. Figure 14: What public transport improvements would make it easier for traders to access the market? Public Transport Improvements Number of Responses