The Bay of Plenty District Health Board is launching its BOPDHB Travel Survey, looking at travel patterns and behaviours around and between its Tauranga and Whakatane hospital sites.

Members of the public are being asked for their input and as a reward can win some great prizes.

'We want to know about your journeys, what influences your transport choice, the challenges you face?” says Medical Officer of Health Dr Phil Shoemack, who is part of the organising committee.

'We'll be asking staff, patients and visitors about their commute, parking, and what could be done to improve transport options across our hospital sites.”

Prizes being given away to survey respondents include bike shop vouchers $20, $30 and $50, preloaded bus cards $40 value, coffee vouchers and a grand prize of a week-long e-bike trial.

These will be issued weekly and on a spot prize basis, the grand prize will be announced at the end of the three-week survey period. The survey finishes on Friday, August 17.

'The survey takes less than 10 minutes to complete and the information will be used to explore sustainable travel alternatives and innovative options to create a BOPDHB Travel Plan that supports the health of our people and our environment,” says Phil.

Updates and prize winner announcements will be posted on the Bay of Plenty District Health Board Facebook page.

The easiest way to access the survey is online at: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/HJ99MJ5