Laois council launches first commuter survey 

Laois County Council is inviting residents to take part in its first-ever Commuter Survey, which was launched today.

The survey will provide an accurate and up-to-date snapshot of commuting patterns of people living in Laois and working outside the county. The survey can be found at laois.ie/survey. It takes about five minutes to complete and will run until Tuesday 17 February.

Dom Reddin, the council’s acting head of enterprise, said: 'For the first time ever, commuters in Laois can have a say around how they feel about commuting, so it’s vitally important that as many as possible participate in this online survey.

We want to hear directly from Laois commuters about their experiences. The insights of commuters matter to us and will help shape policies that make working closer to home a reality, reduce travel times and strengthen our local economy.’ 

The anonymous survey will gather insights into:

*Where Laois commuters travel for work and how often

*Their current work status and commuting habits

*Educational background, professional skills and employment sectors

*Attitudes toward living and working in Laois, including willingness to work locally or remotely.

The findings will identify key locations within Laois where skills and talent are concentrated and will form the basis for future economic development strategies.