Results and Costs of surveys conducted on Bus Usage
Gavin Millar made this Official Information request to Canterbury Regional Council
The request was partially successful.
From: Gavin Millar
Dear Canterbury Regional Council,
Recently I became aware that MetroInfo had provided private information to a 3rd party, Research First, regarding Metrocard usage. I am interested in both how much money has been spent on research by Environment Canterbury in this area and also the results of this research. Therefore I request:
1) In the years since 2014 can you please provide any available breakdowns of costs incurred during the collection of information or surveying regarding the use of bus routes. I am particularly interested in seeing money spent contracting third parties to conduct this research but any breakdowns of internal resources would be greatly appreciated.
2) In the years since 2014 please provide the results of all research conducted by Environment Canterbury or 3rd parties on your behalf into bus usage, patterns and behavior. I am interested both in any summary information or reports that have been created but also any collated data that Environment Canterbury holds.
3) In the years since 2014 what information on individuals has been provided to 3rd party companies regarding Metrocard holders or their usage?
Yours faithfully,
Gavin Millar
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Canterbury Regional Council
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From: ECInfo
Canterbury Regional Council
Dear Gavin,
Local Government Official Information and Meetings Act 1987: Request for
Information
I refer to your email dated 21st January 2016, this was received on 22nd
January 2016.
Under the Local Government Official Information and Meetings Act 1987,
Environment Canterbury has 20 working days to respond to your request.
Your request has been passed to the person(s) responsible for responding,
and you will be contacted as soon as possible but no later than 22
February 2016.
Yours Sincerely
Charlie
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From: [FOI #3567 email]
Received: 21/01/2016 8:47 p.m.
To: ECInfo
Subject: Official Information Act request - Results and Costs of surveys
conducted on Bus Usage
Dear Canterbury Regional Council,
Recently I became aware that MetroInfo had provided private information to
a 3rd party, Research First, regarding Metrocard usage. I am interested in
both how much money has been spent on research by Environment Canterbury
in this area and also the results of this research. Therefore I request:
1) In the years since 2014 can you please provide any available breakdowns
of costs incurred during the collection of information or surveying
regarding the use of bus routes. I am particularly interested in seeing
money spent contracting third parties to conduct this research but any
breakdowns of internal resources would be greatly appreciated.
2) In the years since 2014 please provide the results of all research
conducted by Environment Canterbury or 3rd parties on your behalf into bus
usage, patterns and behavior. I am interested both in any summary
information or reports that have been created but also any collated data
that Environment Canterbury holds.
3) In the years since 2014 what information on individuals has been
provided to 3rd party companies regarding Metrocard holders or their
usage?
Yours faithfully,
Gavin Millar
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From: Sharon Clough
Canterbury Regional Council
Hello Mr Millar
In regard to your Official Information Request, can you please clarify for
me do you want our Customer Satisfaction Surveys?
Many Thanks Sharon
------------------- Original Message -------------------
From: [1][FOI #3567 email]
Received: 21/01/2016 8:47 p.m.
To: ECInfo
Subject: Official Information Act request - Results and Costs of surveys
conducted on Bus Usage
Dear Canterbury Regional Council,
Recently I became aware that MetroInfo had provided private information to
a 3rd party, Research First, regarding Metrocard usage. I am interested in
both how much money has been spent on research by Environment Canterbury
in this area and also the results of this research. Therefore I request:
1) In the years since 2014 can you please provide any available breakdowns
of costs incurred during the collection of information or surveying
regarding the use of bus routes. I am particularly interested in seeing
money spent contracting third parties to conduct this research but any
breakdowns of internal resources would be greatly appreciated.
2) In the years since 2014 please provide the results of all research
conducted by Environment Canterbury or 3rd parties on your behalf into bus
usage, patterns and behavior. I am interested both in any summary
information or reports that have been created but also any collated data
that Environment Canterbury holds.
3) In the years since 2014 what information on individuals has been
provided to 3rd party companies regarding Metrocard holders or their
usage?
Yours faithfully,
Gavin Millar
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From: Gavin Millar
Dear Sharon Clough,
I am actually interested in the "research" that Environment Canterbury has undertaken about why people have stopped using MetroInfo buses. I was informed by email on 09/12/15 by Jo Dawkins (Lead Advisor Marketing) that Environment Canterbury was undertaking research via third parties.
I know that Research First is one such third party who has been doing this on Environment Canterbury's behalf.
Yours sincerely,
Gavin Millar
From: Sharon Clough
Canterbury Regional Council
Hello Mr Millar
I attach the reply to your Official Information request along with copies our surveys.
Regards Sharon Clough
Sharon Clough
Personal Assistant to Chief Operating Officer
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