M1 surveys

We have been commissioned by National Highways to carry out research with drivers in the South and West Yorkshire areas.

About the study

The National Centre for Social Research (NatCen) and AECOM have been commissioned by National Highways, formerly known as Highways England, to carry out research with drivers in the South and West Yorkshire areas. The aim of the research is to better understand experiences of driving on roads in this area, including on sections of the M1 motorway. Findings from the research will be used to inform National Highways’ planning for the future.

The aim of the research is to better understand experiences of driving on roads in this area, including on sections of the M1 motorway. Findings from the research will be used to inform National Highways’ planning for the future.  

As part of this research we will be conducting two surveys:

  1. One with drivers on the M1 conducted at local Motorway Service Areas
  2. One with drivers living in areas near the M1 to understand experiences of local roads more generally

Taking part in a survey at a Motorway Service Area

The aim of this survey is to hear from drivers, including professional drivers, who have recently driven on certain sections of the M1 to understand views and experiences. Findings from the research will be used to inform National Highways’ planning for the future. Therefore, it is important for National Highways to hear directly from motorway users themselves.

Click here for further information on taking part at a Motorway Service Area.

Taking part in a survey at your home

The aim of this survey is to hear from drivers who live in the South and West Yorkshire areas around the M1 motorway to better understand the use of and the experience of driving on different types of roads in your area.

Click here for further information on taking part at your home.

Who are AECOM?

AECOM are an independent research consultancy who specialises in transport planning research and has valued experience in delivering long-term transport related research studies across the UK.

AECOM has a well-established approach for working collaboratively and effectively integrating teams from a range of organisations. AECOM prides itself on being responsive and flexible and has developed strong partnerships when working as part of a collaborative team to deliver on what a client needs so that it can be fed into public policy and strategy decisions and changes.

Find out more

For anything not covered on here, please email M1surveys@natcen.ac.uk. One of the research team will get back to you to answer your query as soon as possible