Table 3.

Topic guide for interviews

Theme	Prompts
Introduction	Explain purpose of research project
	Explain audio recording procedures
	Ensure participant has copy of information sheet
	Complete both copies of consent form
	Offer £10 for participating
Review questionnaire data
Mapping task	Mark home
	Name local area and discuss boundaries
	Identify locations of key local amenities (shops, school, park, health centre...)
	Discuss routes for typical local journeys (and whether made on foot, by car...)
Living in the area	What do you like about living in the local area?
	What do you not like about living in the local area?
	What do you think of this area as a place to bring up children?
	Is there anything you would like to change about the local area?
	Environmental themes to be used as prompts if necessary:
	• Aesthetics (pleasant to walk, attractive surroundings...)
	• Green space (parks, in general...)
	• Convenience (of routes for walking and cycling)
	• Access to amenities (shops, public transport...)
	• Traffic (quantity, disturbance...)
	• Road danger (for pedestrians and cyclists)
	• Personal danger (of attack, after dark...)
M74	Do you know about the plan to build the new motorway?
	Explain briefly if necessary
	How do you think that will affect your local area?
	How do you think that will affect you and your household?
Close	Thanks for participating