Many of the surveys detailed in Vehicle Surveys can be transport planning surveys, either in their own right or by a modified title.
Particular public transport focus surveys:
Modal Interchange Surveys & Studies
These could entail any combination of passenger, walker, shopper or in transit person with or without a vehicle interchange or parking requirement. Particularly path tracing travel patterns within an interchange facility.
Mode Choice Surveys & Studies
Generally undertaken by personal interview technique is the determination of mode choice and trips purpose surveys. Keeping the interview short and simple is the key to getting credible sample sizes and useful responses.
Trip Purpose Surveys & Studies
Generally undertaken by personal interview technique is the determination of mode choice and trips purpose surveys. Keeping the interview short and simple is the key to getting credible sample sizes and useful responses.
People in transit or shopping generally loath lengthy questionnaire.
Location is generally the generator of target activity, eg shopping centre, rail station, modal interchange, sporting complex, commercial development.