The document summarizes survey results about public attitudes towards the upcoming Olympics in London. Over half of respondents are excited about the games, while 38% of commuters applied for tickets with 2 in 5 receiving some. Most intend to watch the games on TV but continue commuting to work as normal, and nearly a third said the games motivated them to pursue a healthier lifestyle.
1. Olympics
• 54% are excited about the
games
• 38% of commuters applied
for tickets of which 2 in 5
have some
• 78% intend to watch the
games • 70% plan to continue
commuting to work over
the games
• Almost 3 in 10 say the
games have motivated
them to embark on a
healthier lifestyle
• 3 in 5 travelling to non-
London events are using rail
• Commuters are still planning
to be out and about at shops
(62%), cinemas (44%),
restaurants (57%) and
theatres (25%)
• 1 in 4 are planning on going
on holiday over the games