Request for the Travel Characteristics Survey 2011 and 2022 Data for Academic Research
Dear Transport Department,
Hope this email finds you well.
I am writing to inquire about the possibility of accessing the microdata from the Hong Kong Travel Characteristics Survey (TCS) 2011 and 2022 for academic research purposes.
I am a university-based researcher in Hong Kong, working on urban mobility and spatial distribution. Due to the public nature, I would prefer not to disclose my personal details here. I would be happy to provide necessary information supporting this data request through private communication if needed.
Could you kindly advise on the appropriate procedure for requesting access to the TCS datasets, including any application forms of data access requirements?
Thank you very much for your time and assistance.
Yours faithfully,
Gloria Ng
05/03/2026
Dear Gloria,
Subject: Freedom of Information request - Request for the Travel Characteristics Survey 2011 and 2022 Data for Academic Research (Case Ref: 3-9279118132)
Thank you for your email dated 04/03/2026 to the Transport Department, which has been received by 1823 on behalf of the department.
For the issue(s) related to captioned case, we have passed your correspondence to the relevant unit of the Transport Department for follow-up. You will be informed of the result once it is available.
If you have any questions about this reply, please contact us.
Best regards,
Kim Wong
Customer Service Officer
1823
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10/03/2026
Dear Gloria,
Subject: Freedom of Information request - Request for the Travel Characteristics Survey 2011 and 2022 Data for Academic Research (Case Ref: 3-9279118132)
Regarding your above case, the substantive reply of the Transport Department is as follows –
"You may contact our responsible Engineer by sending email to [email address] to arrange for access to the TCS 2011 & 2022 database. Please note that the database can be applied for academic use only."
If you have any questions about this reply, please contact us.
Best regards,
Yoyo Cheung
Customer Service Officer
1823
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Dear Transport Department,
Thank you very much for your response. I would love to contact your designated email address directly. However, the website blocks the email address entirely and I cannot see it. Is there any way I can get this email address?
Yours faithfully,
Gloria Ng
11/03/2026
Dear Gloria,
Subject: Freedom of Information request - Request for the Travel Characteristics Survey 2011 and 2022 Data for Academic Research (Case Ref: 3-9279118132)
Thank you for your email dated 10/03/2026 to the Transport Department, which has been received by 1823 on behalf of the department.
For the issue(s) related to captioned case, we have passed your correspondence to the relevant unit of the Transport Department for follow-up. You will be informed of the result once it is available.
If you have any questions about this reply, please contact us.
Best regards,
Jan Chan
Customer Service Officer
1823
Contact Us: www.1823.gov.hk/en/about-us/contact-us
Service Disclaimer: www.1823.gov.hk/en/di.shtm
12/03/2026
Dear Gloria,
Subject: Freedom of Information request - Request for the Travel Characteristics Survey 2011 and 2022 Data for Academic Research (Case Ref: 3-9279118132)
Regarding your above case, the substantive reply of the Transport Department is as follows –
"You may contact our responsible Engineer by sending email to [email address] to arrange for access to the TCS 2011 & 2022 database. Please note that the database can be applied for academic use only. In case you cannot see my email address due to the network problem, please contact me via 3842 6028 or find my email address via. Government Telephone Directory."
If you have any questions about this reply, please contact us.
Best regards,
Josephine Choi
Customer Service Officer
1823
Contact Us: www.1823.gov.hk/en/about-us/contact-us
Service Disclaimer: www.1823.gov.hk/en/di.shtm
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12/03/2026
Dear Gloria,
Subject: Freedom of Information request - Request for the Travel Characteristics Survey 2011 and 2022 Data for Academic Research (Case Ref: 3-9279118132)
Thank you for your email dated 10/03/2026 to the Transport Department, which has been received by 1823 on behalf of the department.
Regarding your above case, the substantive reply of the Transport Department is as follows –
"You may contact our responsible Engineer by sending email to [email address] to arrange for access to the TCS 2011 & 2022 database. Please note that the database can be applied for academic use only. In case you cannot see my email address due to the network problem, please contact me via 3842 6028 or find my email address via. Government Telephone Directory."
If you have any questions about this reply, please contact us.
Best regards,
Josephine Choi
Customer Service Officer
1823
Contact Us: www.1823.gov.hk/en/about-us/contact-us
Service Disclaimer: www.1823.gov.hk/en/di.shtm