Travel Plan Pack

Thats a Wise Move!

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TravelWise is the Merseyside Transport Partnerships Campaign to help people in Merseyside make smarter travel choices. TravelWise works with schools, businesses, universities, colleges, hospitals, housing developments and tourist sites to support Travel Plans. This improves access to those sites and also helps reduce congestion and pollution. The Merseyside Transport Partnership is investing in this package of support in order to assist the TravelWise programme, which has the following aims: To reduce the increase in peak hour traffic flows to urban centres and area wide road traffic To contribute to measures to improve air quality, particularly in relation to existing and potential future air quality management areas To improve accessibility for workplaces, health sites and education To improve public transport patronage through marketing to potential users, and to retain existing markets that are at risk of abstraction To increase levels of cycling To increase levels of walking To increase the use of more sustainable modes for trips to school To achieve road casualty reduction targets To increase positive perceptions of sustainable modes To increase stakeholder involvement and support

After reading this pack, if you would like an informal discussion, please contact the TravelWise team on 0151 330 1855 or visit www.LetsTravelWise.org

Contents
Travel Plans the background Travel Plan Pack introduction What is a Travel Plan What TravelWise can do for you Managing your Travel Plan 4 5 7 8

Current travel patterns Making informed decisions

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Structure for a Travel Plan Your Travel Plan - template structure Action plan template

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Measures, initiatives and case examples Your organisation Being pedestrian friendly Encourage cycling Encouraging the use of public transport Reducing the need to travel Use of car clubs in the workplace Car park management Promoting car share Annexe - Assessing your organisation

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Promoting sustainable transport TravelWise contacts Useful web links

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TravelWise Merseyside Travel Plan Pack

The TravelWise Merseyside pack is intended as a resource for organisations looking to develop and implement their own Travel Plan. The booklet is intended to be a resource which is appropriate to all types of organisations including public and private sector companies, hospitals, colleges and retail outlets. Some sections may be more relevant than others but the principle Travel Plan process is universally appropriate. This booklet includes information on the stages of Travel Plan development, with prompts, questions and interactive tools to help you complete your Travel Plan. Please note that there is a separate resource available for developers who need Travel Plans as part of the planning process. Details can be found on the TravelWise website: www.LetsTravelWise.org/developments. Stage 4 Employee travel survey and facilities audit Stage 5 Devise specific objectives and targets Stage 6 Introduce a tailored package of measures for your organisation Stage 7 Monitoring strategy Stage 8 Review programme MARKETING AND COMMUNICATION ARE KEY AT ALL STAGES THROUGHOUT THE TRAVEL PLAN

Key stages to managing the project

It is important to realise that a Travel Plan is an on-going process that requires regular reviewing. Stage 1 Why you need a Travel Plan Stage 2 Produce your business case to obtain senior management support Stage 3 Set up steering group - include key departments; personnel, finance, estates management and fleet managers

What is a Travel Plan?

A Travel Plan is a site-specific policy and action plan for managing transport effectively, with the aim of improving access to a site by all modes of travel, ensuring choice for everyone. By implementing a Travel Plan you can address several transport issues; commuting, business travel, fleet management, business deliveries and transport contracts. A Travel Plan is a package of practical measures and incentives, developed by employers and employees with the aim of reducing car dependency and encouraging the use of sustainable modes of transport. The plan can include improved bicycle facilities, car sharing schemes, support for public transport or changes in parking provision. Department for Transport (DfT) research shows that a welldesigned travel plan can typically cut 15% of commuter car use. On average, Travel Plans that addressed car parking resulted in a 24% reduction in the proportion of commuter journeys being made by car. For Travel Plans that had not addressed car parking the average reduction was 10%. (DfT Research Report: Making Travel Plans Work). Many organisations, both in Britain as well as internationally, are adopting travel planning as an integral part of their overall business strategy. Across Merseyside private companies, Local Authorities, hospitals and Government Agencies are all developing Travel Plans.

Why Travel Plans are increasing in importance

Local authorities increasingly require Travel Plans through the planning process, demonstrating recognition of the benefits of travel planning to business and the wider community A workplace with limited accessibility will make recruitment and retention of staff problematic Over-reliance on the car means it is not always the most efficient method of transport, due to rising congestion levels across the UK. The cost to UK businesses of delays and unreliability due to congestion is estimated to cost business over 17.5 billion a year. The Government has set targets to reduce carbon emissions to avoid dangerous climate change. Travel Plans can help towards reaching these targets, as currently 73% of journeys to work are made by car. This proportion has been steadily increasing in all Merseyside districts while the proportion of journeys made by sustainable modes has declined across all modes. The World Health Organisation has officially prescribed each of us moderate exercise for half an hour five times a week, which can fit perfectly with walking or cycling to work

The Business case for Travel Plans

Experience shows that the benefits of adopting a Travel Plan can be extensive. Your organisation, its staff, its customers and your wider local community all stand to gain from their implementation. Travel Plans can give your organisation a competitive advantage by: Solving problems caused by demand for parking Saving money on the cost of providing and maintaining car parking spaces Cutting mileage claims and other business travel costs Reducing the costs of running a fleet Solving problems caused by traffic congestion in and around your site Improving your image with both customers and stakeholders Improving staff health, which in turn could reduce absenteeism Assuring parking for those who most need access to a vehicle Freeing up land used for car parks to be utilised more productively Meeting corporate goals e.g. corporate and social responsibility, quality assurance and environmental management

What we can do for you?

TravelWise Merseyside offers a range of support services to help you develop your Travel Plan. We can:
Provide single point of enquiry for travel needs Provide expert one to one advice - A TravelWise advisor will be assigned to your company to take you through developing your Travel Plan Share resources and best practice, e.g. our Travel Plan pack, Travel Plan self-assessment tool, free on-line survey facility, action plans, suggested structure and site audits Offer free support and advice TravelWise Officers will attend Travel Plan action team meetings as appropriate, make presentations to managers and employees, and provide links to local authorities Facilitate networking and exchange of good practice through regular Merseyside Travel Plan Forums Provide updates via email newsletter Provide a staff postcode map Offer the TravelWise grant scheme to help fund your Travel Plan initiatives (conditions apply) Provide staff with Personal Journey Planners Inform on latest national and local policy developments, events and government grants Liaise with local public and community transport operators Support promotional activities such as on-site Travel Fairs Inform on travel and ticketing schemes Provide research on particular topics Publicise and promote successful initiatives Give you access to the Wise Moves Network, giving exclusive access to the TravelWise grant scheme and our marketing materials

TravelWise Merseyside
LTP Support Unit 24 Hatton Garden Liverpool, L3 2AN Tel: 0151 330 1253 Fax: 0151 330 1094 Email: info@letstravelwise.org www.LetsTravelWise.org

Managing your Travel Plan

Support
Commitment to the Travel Plan from senior management should be demonstrated from the outset. Leading by example is always effective. This can be achieved by personal action and participation within project groups. It may prove easier to get senior management commitment if you first develop a business case for the Travel Plan. Senior management may view the plan more favourably when they understand the financial, social and political benefits. It is important for everyone to understand the need for a Travel Plan at an early stage, and how it will benefit everyone.

Building support from employees requires:

Their understanding of the aims of the Travel Plan The Plan to be prepared with their active participation ensuring wide ownership Their representatives, including trade unions, to be involved with the steering group Their understanding of the benefits it will bring to them both individually and collectively, and financially That the Travel Plan takes into account employees' views, and that it contains fair proposals Their appreciation of the Travel Plan not being anti-car it is about using all modes of transport, including cars, more wisely

Communication
Good communication is essential to a successful Travel Plan. Ensuring the positive introduction of the subject is an important first step. TravelWise Merseyside can supply leaflets, posters and and displays to help raise awareness and to stress the positive aspects of a Travel Plan. Publicity of each measure as it is introduced (and ongoing encouragement and reminders to take action) will ensure success. This effort must be sustained throughout the implementation of the plan. Some communication ideas include: Newsletters and magazines E-mail and intranet Bulletin boards to display posters Travel Fairs - providing information, advice and promoting special offers or new incentives Team briefings Open meetings and discussion groups Pay slips messages or attachments for distribution of information PR events e.g. senior management leading by example

Publication of survey results, success of measures and employee accounts Employee recruitment and induction information to incorporate the Travel Plan and information on access to all travel modes Links to wider events such as Bike Week, health campaigns and TravelWise Week (TravelWise will let you know more about these)

Resources needed
Travel Plan measures are cost effective solutions to transport and parking management problems. Initial start-up costs may be offset, for instance, by savings in car park subsidies. Recent alterations to company car allowances and taxes on travel arrangements make Travel Plan measures even more financially attractive. Time is required from employees in order to prepare and implement a Travel Plan. It is useful to nominate an individual to co-ordinate the project and set up an action group, responsible for taking the project further. In large organisations a nominated representative within each department may be on the action group and act as a point of contact.

Making informed decisions

In deciding what measures and initiatives are most appropriate for your organisation, you need to understand your organisations current travel patterns and how transport is affecting you. This information is useful for making the business case for initiatives you propose. You can do this by carrying out a site assessment, a survey of employee travel patterns and an audit of other related travel. An accurate picture of travel patterns and an understanding of the factors that influence a person's choice of travel will be reached. The involvement of keen and enthusiastic individuals will ensure the completion of the work. Questions can be modified to address your organisations specific needs. An on-line survey package including a library of questions is available to assist you in developing a survey specific to your site. Results will automatically be analysed, providing you with fast results.
Free TravelWise Merseyside marketing materials As a Wise Moves member you can order posters, postcodes maps, mousemats, drinks coasters, leaflets and a whole host of other promotional material to display and distribute throughout your organisation in support of your travel plan.

Assessment of current practice

Firstly, an assessment of your sites current transport infrastructure and systems along with transport subsidies is required. In the annex of the booklet is a simple audit form which can help your organisation. Most of the information is likely to be readily available within your organisation. Other departments (such as personnel, finance and estate management) will be able to help with data collection. Involving other departments is a positive move as it raises awareness of the Travel Plan. It can help to give a sense of ownership within the organisation and also help to recruit colleagues onto the steering group. TravelWise can provide some of this information, such as details of public transport, walking and cycling routes.

Bespoke marketing resources such as TravelWise guides which detail how to reach your site by all modes, and posters / flyers may also be available.
Free Travel Plan Forums TravelWise Merseyside organises three forums a year for organisations that want to implement their Travel Plans. These free forums are an opportunity to keep up with travel developments, share best practice with other Merseyside organisations and Partners who can help you make your organisation's Travel Plan a success. Postcode mapping service This service assesses which employees live within a reasonable walking or cycling distance from your workplace. It highlights links to bus and road routes, and identifies potential car sharers for those who live further afield. Personalised Journey Planning Service You can access Merseytravels personal journey planning service free to all your staff as part of your organisations Travel Plan.

Wise Moves Network

As a member of Wise Moves Network you will have exclusive access to a number of benefits.
A free on-line travel survey, bespoke to your needs This employee survey gathers data about how your employees currently travel to work, their opinions on transport and identifies which Travel Plan measures will be most effective.

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Mode based marketing plans and free resources TravelWise Merseyside has developed mode based marketing plans which outline several promotions focusing on different modes of travel throughout the year. These promotions are designed to assist in the ongoing implementation of your organisations Travel Plan. TravelWise Discounts TravelWise have organised discounts at a number of cycle shops for cycles, cycle equipment, cycle repair and services to members of Wise Moves Network. Discounts for the individual employee are granted on the provision of the organisations staff identity card.

different people. TravelWise Merseyside is always willing to offer advice and make suggestions on your plan.

Issues to consider:
Your working practices for new and existing employees Working hours and opportunity for teleworking and teleconferencing The inclusion of transport within your environmental management system Encouraging public transport for business trips Mileage payments for trips by bicycle rather than by car Provision of loan and subsidy schemes for public transport season tickets and bike purchases Parking management, considering allocation and current criteria for priority parking Provision of parking for both bicycles and motorcycles

Your next steps

With all the collated information, you can begin to design and implement the measures and initiatives that are best suited to your organisation. The initial measures must focus on encouragement, making alternatives to driving more attractive, promoting car sharing and supporting those who don't drive. Restrictive measures, such as reducing parking provision, will be necessary to achieve wider success. Initiatives that save time and money are the most likely to influence people's travel behaviour. A good Travel Plan will incorporate a wide variety of measures over time to attract

Monitoring and Evaluation

Monitoring progress of your scheme is very important and a requirement of planning obligations for Travel Plans. You need to understand the effect the measures are having, which approaches have been cost effective and what successes have been made. Survey data will establish baseline figures to enable realistic targets to be set in the plan and to measure actual change over time.

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Your Travel Plan

Template Structure
1.0 Introduction
Nature of business and background Site location Employee/visitor/resident numbers Development proposals Information from survey and site audit should be used to set the scene Why are you developing a Travel Plan? How does it fit in with your company strategies and policies? Dedicated Travel Plan Co-ordinator Steering/Action Group - list key players to guarantee commitment Travel Plan should have senior management support and approval

Aims/aspirations of your Travel Plan

Roles & responsibilities

2.0 Objectives and Measures of the Travel Plan

State the specific objectives of the Travel Plan for your organisation. Actions and initiatives set out within the plan, together with targets to measure success, should aim to meet these objectives.

2.1 Public Transport

Current levels of public transport use Current facilities for public transport What would encourage use of public transport to work and for work related journeys? Proportion of employees living within access of public transport links / outside Merseyside Survey responses Site assessment and audit Survey responses

Proportion of employees living within 5 miles of the site and close proximity of rail station postcode map can be used for this information (ask TravelWise)

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Set target to increase level of use of public transport

% using public transport to get to site by year X (TravelWise can advise on realistic targets by using survey and postcode information) Provision of information on site Provision of information at induction Ticketing schemes Phased approach for measures over a 3 year period Budget requirement Tax implication Effective promotion of initiatives and benefits of sustainable travel choices

What initiatives will help to achieve this target? (include within Action Plan)

Funding Marketing

2.2 Cycling
Current levels of cycling Current facilities for cycling What would encourage cycling to work and for work journeys? Survey responses Site assessment and audit Survey responses

Numbers living within a realistic cycle distance This can be greatly expanded by incorporating (3 miles) rail - postcode map can be used for this information (ask TravelWise) Set target to increase level % cycling to site by year X (TravelWise can advise on realistic targets by using survey and postcode information) Improved cycle storage Offering cycle training Provide cycle mileage allowance Provide interest free loan to buy bikes Phased approach for measures over a 3 year period Salary-sacrifice scheme Budget requirement Tax implication Effective promotion of initiatives

What initiatives will help to achieve this target? (include within Action Plan)

Funding Marketing

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2.3 Walking
Current levels of walking Current facilities for walking What would encourage walking to work and for work journeys? Numbers living within a realistic walking distance (1 mile) Set target to increase level Survey responses Site assessment and audit Survey responses This can be greatly expanded by incorporating with rail - postcode plot can be used for this information (ask TravelWise) % walking to site by year X (TravelWise can advise on realistic targets by using survey and postcode information) Provision of information on walking routes Encouragement of lunchtime walks Offer pedometers Phased approach for measures over a 3 year period Budget requirement Tax implication Effective promotion of initiatives

What initiatives will help to achieve this target? (include within Action Plan)

Funding Marketing

2.4 Car Parking

Current levels of driving Current facilities for car parking and motorcycle parking Survey responses Car parking management policy, site assessment and audit Note the number of spaces for cars, motorcycles and disabled drivers for both employees and visitors

What would encourage alternatives to driving Survey responses and for work journeys? Set target to decrease level % of lone drivers to work by year X (TravelWise can advise on realistic targets by using survey and postcode information) Private car sharing group Dedicated parking bays Guaranteed ride home scheme Incentives Phased approach for measures over a 3 year period Introducing car parking charges / permit schemes Budget requirement Tax implication Effective promotion of initiatives

What initiatives will help to achieve this target? (include within Action Plan)

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2.5 Car Share

Current levels of car sharing Current facilities for car sharing What would encourage car sharing for commuting and business purposes? Numbers of those interested which may make potential match Set target to decrease level Survey responses Car parking management policy, site assessment and audit Survey responses TravelWise postcode plot can be used for this information % car sharing to site by year X There is a need to ensure wherever possible car share is from lone car and not from more sustainable modes. (TravelWise can advise on realistic targets by using survey and postcode information) Private car sharing group Dedicated parking bays Guaranteed ride home scheme Incentives Phased approach for measures over a 3 year period Introducing car parking charges / permit schemes Budget requirement Tax implication Effective promotion of initiatives

What initiatives will help to achieve this target? (include within Action Plan)

Funding Marketing

2.6 Business Trips

Current facilities/policies for business travel Current levels of business trips Numbers of essential and/or car users What would encourage alternatives for work trips? Set target to decrease level Site assessment and audit Survey responses on common journeys Personnel records Survey responses % of business trips made by sustainable modes by year X (TravelWise can advise on realistic targets by using survey and postcode information) Amend or introduce new organisation policies Interest in pool bikes and cars Sharing journeys Review levels of car mileage Phased approach for measures over a 3 year period Budget spend on car mileage and taxis Tax implication Effective promotion of initiatives 15

What initiatives will help to achieve this target? (include within Action Plan)

Funding Marketing

2.7 Reducing Company Emissions

Current procedures on vehicle purchasing and leasing Current number of vehicles and fuel type Current mileage Emissions from vehicles Set target to decrease levels What initiatives will help to achieve this target? (include within Action Plan) Company policies Survey responses Administration records Current vehicle / fleet records % decrease in emissions by year X Information on green driving techniques when registering to drive work vehicle Incorporate into induction process Phased approach for measures over a 3 year period Adjustments to fleet Budget spend on vehicles Tax implication Effective promotion of initiatives

Funding Marketing

2.8 Reducing the Need to Travel

Current procedures to reduce the need to travel Current facilities available How many long distance commuters and business trips? Response to home working / video conferencing What initiatives will help to achieve this target? (include within Action Plan) Company policies Site assessment and audit Survey responses Survey responses Investigate operation of flexi system Potential for a 9-day fortnight Investigate potential for teleworking pilot Investigate potential for video conferencing Phased approach for measures over a 3 year period, with shorter term to investigate Budget spend on car mileage and taxis Tax implication Effective promotion of initiatives

Funding Marketing

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3.0 Marketing
Marketing and communication is key to the success of your Travel Plan. A detailed marketing plan setting out communications for each initiative and the plan as a whole is vital. Publicity can be produced in a variety of media including: Written Summary leaflet of Travel Plan, posters, notice boards, newsletters, induction, intranet and internet Spoken Working groups, team meetings, presentations Other Promotional materials such as pens and mouse mats Special events Travel Plan launch, Travel Fairs, local and national events such as Bike Week and Car Free Day All marketing and events must be ongoing and should be included within your Annual Action Plan.

4.0 Monitoring and Review

As your Travel Plan is a working document, your initiatives will develop and change as the plan evolves. Regular monitoring of your initiatives and modal split snap shot survey allow you to do an effective annual review and update. Identify responsibilities and mechanisms for reporting progress How will the Action Team report to Senior Management? How will progress information be circulated to staff? % uptake Numbers delivered Modal split Snapshot email surveys are a quick and easy way of gathering information which can be used to inform ongoing reviews To be carried out every 2-3 years Plan will be reviewed and altered accordingly to ensure continued effectiveness

Identify how each initiative will be monitored

State how progress will be assessed every 6 months with necessary adjustments to plans as appropriate to ensure effectiveness Agreement for regular full travel survey and audit is vital to inform plan Results to be analysed

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Action plan template

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Action
Links with company policy: Determine common aims and objectives with company strategies and policies Identify relevant policies in operation such as parking and company car policies Include travel plan in management and team meetings Improve travel information: Promote links to public transport information on the intranet and/or provide personalised journey planners on request Establish travel information points Include information about transport policy and travel information at recruitment stage Identify common work journeys and provide public transport information Promote public transport: Investigate potential for public transport incentives Provide interest free loans for season tickets

By whom By when Intended outcome/output

Incorporate sustainable travel across all company activities Amend existing policies in line with travel plan objectives Update information and exchange ideas

Incorporate sustainable travel across all company activities

Information points established All new staff aware of travel plan Information about common work journeys produced

Report on incentives produced Number of loans taken out

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Action
Support cycling: Investigate options to provide shower and changing facilities Investigate scope for secure cycle parking provision Provide interest free loans / salary sacrifice schemes for purchase of cycles and safety equipment Set target Support walking: Investigate support and incentives for encouraging walking Set target Review car park management: Develop car park management strategy Conduct needs assessment and investigate scope for motorcycle parking provision Develop car sharing: Investigate support and incentives for encouraging car sharing Set up car share scheme and promote to staff

By whom By when Intended outcome/output

Report to Action Group Report on options Number of secure spaces available Number of loans / salary sacrifice schemes taken out Increase percentage cycling to work

Report on options Increase percentage walking to work

Efficient use of external space Reflect true costs in administration Ensure motorised two-wheelers can be accomodated

Report on car sharing options to Steering Group Reduce number of single occupancy car journeys to site

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Action

By whom By when Intended outcome/output

Green fleet management and driver awareness: Review existing fleet and fleet management to identify efficiency and use of alternative fuel Report to Action Group Improve efficiency of fleet Use alternatively fuelled vehicles or conversion of existing vehicles to alternative fuels Achieve targets

Set targets Change work practices to promote sustainable travel: Review of flexible working arrangements Participate in TravelWise promotions: Publish Travel Plan Travel Plan available on the intranet Publish TravelWise information on intranet Promote national initiatives such as National Bike Week, Car Free Day etc. Support and participate in TravelWise Merseyside

Investigate changes to flexible working practices

Travel plan widely understood

Information updated Report on promotions

Join mailing list for TravelWise newsletter Attend TravelWise Travel Plan Forums

Monitoring and review of Travel Plan: Set targets for travel patterns Carry out annual snapshot survey Reassess targets and action plan Annual progress report and updated action plan Repeat employee travel survey every three years

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Your organisation
An effective Travel Plan must be tailored to your organisation. This means that it must consider your location(s) accessibility, existing policies and work travel patterns.

Existing policies
In order to develop your Travel Plan you will need a thorough understanding of your organisation's policies. These could be formal policies written into a manual or informal 'unwritten' policies, for example, attitudes towards working from home, dress code, etc. You may find that what actually happens in practice contradicts the formal policies. Policies that will be relevant to the Travel Plan are: Recruitment - information provided at recruitment and induction regarding transport options for travel to work and distances travelled (relocation packages and local recruitment) Conditions of employment regarding travel to and from work (contractual arrangements to provide car parking and travel costs) Conditions of employment regarding work patterns (shift patterns, homeworking, flexi-time)

Site plan
It is useful to include this in your Travel Plan, with information regarding: Roads serving the site Main entrances linking into the road network Other entrances for pedestrians and vehicles Disabled access Number and location of car park spaces (include reserved, motorcycle, disabled and visitors) Number and location of cycle parking Cycle routes in and around the site Walking routes in and around the site Location of bus stops Location of train stations Number and location of showers and lockers Location of city centre car parks both on and off site 22

 Business travel rules and guidelines (mileage rates paid for car and cycle use) Conditions for vehicle use during the course of work (company car provision, essential car user payments, availability of pool cars and bikes) Incentives offered to discourage single occupancy car use - car-sharing scheme, interest-free loans, mileage paid for cycling on business trips, pool bikes, home-working Visitors to site - what travel advice is given to them Procedures for deliveries and collections Policy for fleet vehicles - choice of vehicles and use An Active Travel Workplace toolkit is available to download from the Active Travel section on the Sustrans website, www.sustrans.org.uk

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Being pedestrian friendly

Encouraging Walking
Many of us are pedestrians for part of our journeys. Walking is a viable option for many at no cost, and can significantly improve health and fitness levels. Walking 15 minutes to work and home again each day can halve the risk of heart disease. For those living further away, the walk to public transport could help to contribute to the recommended 10,000 steps a day. There are a number of ways walking can be encouraged: Offering pedometers to staff/departments in your organisation. You can receive free pedometers by joining the TravelWise Wise Moves Network Providing walking maps of local areas Providing TravelWise calorie maps for your area Liaising with local walking contacts, for example Walking your Way to Health co-ordinators and Rangers Reviewing and improve walking routes, lighting and signage in and around your site creating better pedestrian access for employees and visitors Providing financial incentives for walking such as discount vouchers or interest free loans for employees to buy walking shoes, waterproof clothing etc, or reward employees for not using their cars for short walkable journeys Providing TravelWise calorie maps for all areas of Merseyside Benefits to your organisation: Improves the health of your work force Makes public transport options more attractive by making the walking element a positive benefit Holding lunchtime or after work walks for employees provides an opportunity to socialise Improving pedestrian access makes it easier to get to your site and around large sites

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Assessing pedestrian access for your workplace

Are there convenient access points for pedestrians to/across the site? Are pedestrian routes direct to bus stops and other important destinations? Are routes accessible in and around the site e.g. good surfacing, good state of repair, drop kerbs, etc.? Are there any conflicts between vehicles and pedestrians? Are pedestrian routes well signed in and around the site? Are pedestrian routes in and around the site well lit? Are any CCTV cameras provided along well-used routes? Staff information - survey to find out: Number of staff living within one mile of their work place? How many staff currently walk to work? What are the barriers that discourage or prevent staff walking to work? What would encourage staff to walk to work?

Case example
Merseytravel, Liverpool As part of their most recent Travel Plan, Merseytravel have set a target of increasing the percentage of staff walking to work from 3.9% in 2007 to 5% in 2010. The launch of the organisation-wide pedometer challenge was seen as a major promotional opportunity to support this target. Very few people seem to realise just how little they walk on an average day and providing them with a pedometer, as well as a target to aim for (such as the NHS sanctioned 10,000 steps per day), helps incentivise them to walk more - and more often. As part of the package to promote their travel plan initiatives, Merseytravel have set up numerous and regular pedometer challenge events to encourage staff to walk more as part of their daily routine. Free pedometers are handed out to staff and they are asked to record their steps each day. Those with the most steps at the end of the challenge period receive walkingrelated prizes and gift vouchers. Approximately 70 members of staff took part in the initial challenge 2008/09 and based on positive feedback the number looks set to increase for the next challenge.

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Encourage Cycling
With 58% of all car trips covering less than 5 miles (National Travel Survey) the potential for cycling is huge. Cycling can provide a fast, efficient, predictable journey at very low cost. Employees who regularly cycle to work will generally be fitter than those travelling by car. Bikes can be taken on all Merseyside's trains and ferries free of charge, including peak times. As part of Merseyside's Local Transport Plan, a Cycling Strategy has been developed to promote and increase cycle use throughout Merseyside. This will be achieved through the development of infrastructure, which is safe, convenient, efficient and attractive for cyclists.

Benefits to your organisation:

Improves the health of your work forcereduces sick leave and lowers stress levels in employees, resulting in higher productivity Encourages staff to use their cars less, reducing pressure on your car parking and freeing up the space for other users A greener corporate image, contributing to ISO14001 accreditation Efficient journeys with predictable trip times

Case example
Merseyside Fire and Rescue Service The Merseyside Fire and Rescue Service will be running the Cycle to Work scheme for its third consecutive year in 2009. In the last two years the organisation has seen 10% of its staff take advantage of the scheme, allowing them to make tax and interest free repayments for cycles and equipment over 18 months. As a result the Fire Service have saved over 10,000 in employer national insurance contributions and look set to continue the trend this year. The Fire Service have taken a holistic approach to encouraging cycling and have arranged for Dr. Bike maintenance sessions to be hosted at four fire stations in the area to ensure that staff also benefit from maintenance training. In addition they have organised cycle training for staff which not only trains employees to ride safely themselves, but also equips them with the skills to train colleagues, so that the Fire Service can train from within.

There are a number of ways to encourage cycling. Some ideas include:

Providing information of local cycle routes. TravelWise cycle maps are available for all areas of Merseyside Offer adult cycle training for sessions on route planning/or cycle maintenance (TravelWise can provide contact details) Providing basic equipment such as reflective bands and puncture repair kits Installing secure, covered, convenient and prominent cycle parking at your workplace Providing locker and shower facilities Offering a cycle mileage allowance for business travel Providing pool bikes for business travel Interest free loans to buy a cycle and equipment Cycle to work tax-free schemes for bicycles and commuting equipment Cycle skills course (information available from cycling solutions website www.cyclingsolutions.co.uk

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Tax Relief
Without incurring tax charges, employers can: Lend cycles or cycling safety equipment to employees to travel to and from work employees can also use them for leisure as long as the main use is for commuting Provide workplace parking for cycles Provide incentives such as a breakfast for employees who cycle to work on designated cycle to work days Pay up to 20p per mile to employees cycling on business using their own bike Provide an interest free loan to an employee for the purchase of the employee's own bicycle and equipment which is less than 5000 per annum For further information go to http://www.hmrc.gov.uk/ and see: EIM21664 - Particular benefits: exemption for bicycles and cyclists' meals or refreshments EIM31240 - Employees using own vehicles for work: statutory mileage rates 2002/03 onwards EIM26140 - The benefits code: beneficial loans: exemptions from charge: small loans

Assessing cycling provision for your work place:

What facilities do you provide? How many cycle spaces are provided? Are they in an overlooked location? Are they well covered and secure? Are they well lit and maintained? How many spaces are generally used? Are they at convenient locations? Are there lockers and showers? Are cycle skills sessions offered to employees? Are there any cycle routes or lanes servicing the site? Are they in good state of repair, well lit, etc? Are roads serving the site inviting to cyclists? (i.e. slow traffic speeds) Are there any busy junctions to cross? Are crossings for cyclists provided in the vicinity of your site? Where are the local train stations?

Motorcycles
Significant improvements to the environmental performance of motorcycles have been made in the last decade, making the use of small and medium size 2-wheelers an environmentally preferable option to single occupancy car use - especially in congested urban traffic. Travel Plans should ensure that they address the issues and benefits surrounding motorcycling, more so as sales of small engine 2-wheelers increase. Many of the issues and concerns of motorcyclists are similar to those of non motorised cycles. As such, much of the guidance on this page can easily be adapted for motorcycles.

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Encouraging the use of public transport

Merseyside's network of rail and bus services offers a comprehensive and reliable service for many journeys. There are several initiatives that could encourage employees and visitors to use public transport for commuting and business travel. Many car drivers simply do not know anything about the bus and train services available. Providing public transport information is an important step towards persuading people to stop using their cars, at least for some journeys. There is a perception that public transport is expensive when compared with driving. The true cost of owning, insuring and maintaining a car is not generally recognised by drivers. Merseyside has a relatively low rate of car ownership, with 36% of households not having access to a car compared to a national average of 24%. Making the assumption that your staff and visitors can access your site by car may limit your organisation's ability to recruit and retain staff. TravelWise can assist you in providing public transport information at the workplace. This can raise awareness of what's available in the local area and can be publicised in numerous ways: Providing online timetable information by linking your organisation's internet and/or intranet to the Merseytravel website www.merseytravel.gov.uk and on line journey planner service

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 Publicising the Traveline number (0871 200 22 33) to phone for specific journey information, for both local and national journeys Promoting Merseytravel's personalised journey planner service to staff as part of your organisation's Travel Plan, tailoring the information you provide to meet the needs of individual members of staff Displaying targeted timetable information at travel information points. This information can be displayed on notice boards, in leaflet dispensers and offices, or distributed to staff directly Holding an on-site travel information promotional fair, and arranging for timetable information to be provided at bus stops and shelters nearby Offering interest free loans for annual tickets to staff, spreading the cost of a long-term season ticket over the year, possibly via direct payroll deductions Arranging for public transport tickets to be sold directly at large sites or as part of an interest free loan scheme Providing information to visitors on how to access your site using public transport Including public transport information as part of your recruitment/induction policy for new staff Providing SAVEAWAY daily travel tickets to encourage people to use public transport for work purposes on an occasional basis

Provide an interest free loan to an employee for a travel pass which is less than 5000 per annum Provide tax free annual bus passes through Green Travel to Work schemes For further information go to www.hmrc.gov.uk and see: EIM21850 - Particular benefits: exemption for works buses EIM21855 - Particular benefits: exemption for subsidies to public bus services EIM26140 - The benefits code: beneficial loans: exemptions from charge: small loans

Benefits of promoting public transport to your staff:

A travel pass that enables weekend travel and travel on other bus and train routes is a considerable perk which, as well as encouraging people to use public transport, can also enhance your recruitment package Tickets for work journeys reduce the need to use the car, reduce milage and parking costs for business trips made by car Providing alternatives to the car can help with recruiting and retaining staff and promotes equity through the recruitment process Encouraging staff to use their cars less reduces pressure on your car parking, eases congestion and can help to improve local air quality Taking positive action on staff travel contributes to your organisation's image as a responsible employer Support new staff with public transport tickets

Tax Relief
Without incurring tax charges, employers can: Pay subsidies to finance a public transport service, provided the service is available to all employees and they pay the same fare as other members of the public Provide a works bus service with nine or more passenger seats at no cost to the employee, to transport employees between home and work, between work sites or between workplace and shops or amenities on workdays

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Assessing public transport provision for your work place

How well maintained and secure are the bus stops? Are covered shelters provided? Are seats provided? Are bus stops well lit? Are bus stops free of vandalism and graffiti? Are bus times displayed at the bus stop? What bus routes service the site? Are employees provided with bus route/time-table information? Are visitors provided with public transport information? Are there any park and ride facilities that can be used for employees and visitors? Are there any organisations that run private buses that may be willing to share? What is your nearest train station? How far away is it? Are employees provided with rail timetables and information? How can you reach your site from the rail station? Pedestrian routes? Cycle routes? Bus services? Taxi? Other? What are the service frequencies and times? What information is available to staff and visitors with regard to taking public transport to and from the site? Staff opinions on public transport - your survey should include questions to find out current staff travel patterns and potential for change Number of staff living within five miles of their work place? How many staff currently use public transport? What are the barriers to prevent staff using public transport to get to work? What would encourage staff to use public transport to get to work?

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Reducing the need to travel

Travel Plans should look at the big picture and understand why journeys are undertaken and question whether travelling is the best way to achieve the business in hand. Flexible practices in the work place can: Reduce the need to travel Bring increased profitability Reduce mileage claims and travel expenses Accommodate employees lifestyles Make the company a more family friendly employer Provide a better work/life balance Cut your carbon footprint Flexibility may be achieved by choosing an accessible location, mobile working, introducing on site services, managing services and deliveries and utilising technology or a combination of all of these. and improving community relations by reducing congestion at these times. Alternative measures could be, introducing a lunchtime shuttle service to a local shopping area or a shuttle service between work sites, in conjunction with operating a car sharing scheme for commuting.

Flexible working
These initiatives are often driven by the requirement to attract good staff and to improve profit and workplace achievements. Flexi-time can stagger the time of arrival and departure, making public transport an easier option and reducing the number of cars travelling at peak hours which contribute to congestion and pollution. Compressing the working week achieves the same number of hours of work, in fewer working days e.g the 9 day fortnight or the 4 day week. Travel demand is thereby substantially cut and for working parents this may have the added benefit and incentive of reducing child care costs.

Choosing a good location

Locating your business close to a good public transport hub achieves more sustainable travel patterns than any travel plan could for an isolated location. A local recruitment strategy for jobs with skills that are likely to be achievable locally has been shown to make companies more attractive to local employees.

Teleworking
Work is no longer dependant upon geography; information can easily be exchanged between employees thousands of miles apart. Computer files, data, voice conversations, pictures and moving images and other multi-media technology can all be converted to electronic signals and sent through telecommunication pathways. The procedure, known as teleworking, relies on the use of information and communication technologies for its effectiveness.

Introducing on site services

Your on line travel survey may highlight large numbers stating multi-purpose journeys as a need to travel to work by car, e.g doing shopping on the way. By providing facilities employees require e.g cash machines, sandwich/general store, crches etc. the need for travel may be removed. This has localised benefits of reducing pollution and congestion

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This use of technology allows some employees to carry out their work without leaving their homes all or part of the working week. Other employees may travel to a more convenient satellite office closer to home or a childs school. Information is accessible 24 hours a day and allows employees to work at times that suit themselves and their employer. Video conferencing and data conferencing can now be run from ordinary desktop computers. They are becoming increasingly cheaper to perform and save travel costs. The benefits of teleworking are not automatic; measures must be planned and managed properly to reap the rewards. Occasional and informal teleworking schemes do not require extensive health and safety procedures, more information can be found at www.hse.gov.uk. Further information on introducing a teleworking scheme in your organisation can be found in the TravelWiseHow to... guides at www.LetsTravelWise.org. Many companies have achieved successful levels of homeworking, supporting staff with facilities, equipment and practical assistance.

Management of deliveries and servicing

Ever wonder how many deliveries your business receives and how they are delivered? Assessing this can help you to reduce your carbon footprint, reduce costs, reduce the need to travel and manage freight vehicle movements to and from your building. This also helps to reduce the impact of delivery and servicing vehicles on local communities. This element of the plan needs to be flexible to take into account any changes to the building, the area adjacent to the building and procurement. You can undertake a delivery and service survey to help you manage your deliveries more efficiently. This survey will be the baseline for reviewing reductions. You can also review your procurement processes and assess the product miles of the purchases and consider more local suppliers. Simple steps such as expanding your office storage can allow for fewer orders to take place if larger quantities can be purchased. You may even consider joint orders within a mixed office block to reduce the number and frequency of deliveries required to your office.

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Use of car clubs in the workplace

Many organisations spend a significant amount on pool cars, company cars, taxis and mileage claims to enable their employees to move between sites and attend meetings. A car club can provide a more efficient, and therefore cheaper, way of using vehicles, and reduce the need for employees to drive to work. Car clubs provide community based, shortterm car hire and give members access to a car for essential journeys without the cost of ownership. This means that members dont have to pay insurance, tax, petrol or maintenance costs. Vehicles are parked in reserved parking spaces, close to homes or workplaces. Car clubs have been operating in Northern Europe and North America for many years. Research from Europe shows that car club members who previously owned a car reduce their overall travel and cut their car mileage by more than half, making greater use of public transport, cycling and walking. One car club vehicle can replace up to 20 private cars. This has big implications for the area in terms of improving air quality, peoples health and reducing congestion. a local car club and use the clubs cars for business and personal use You could make your fleet of pool cars available to staff for out of hours use using the same administration system used for business travel bookings

Benefits of using a car club for your organisation:

Reduce the amount spent on taxis, pool cars or company vehicles significantly. There are no charges for insurance, fuel, repairs or MOT Reduce your internal administration costs. You are sent one bill per month including your own internal job codes so that you can keep track of your travel costs and easily attribute the charges Allocated car parking spaces are always available cars are parked in designated bays within walking distance of your workplace Reduce car park pressures. Staff have access to a car during the day which can enable some to travel to work by other means than their car, freeing up valuable parking space and reducing rush-hour congestion Improve your environmental credentials corporate social responsibility involves examining every aspect of your business and thinking how you can use resources more efficiently Provide a new source of income from private use of existing pool vehicles outside of business hours An added employee benefit which may aid recruitment and retention

How could you operate a car club?

You can enrol as a corporate member of a local car club and block book vehicles during working hours (see overleaf for information on Liverpools car club) or as needed As a smaller company or self employed person, you could register as a member with

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Liverpool Car Club - A Car When You Want One

WhizzGo launched Liverpools car club in July 2006. There are 10 cars based around the city centre, based around the city centre. Moves are being taken to increase the number of parking bays for the provision of more cars as usage is so high. Once your organisation is a member of the WhizzGo car club, it is very easy for your employees to use: 1. Book a car. You can reserve a WhizzGo car online or by phone. The cars can be booked out in 30 minute increments with a minimum booking period of one hour. Book your car as far as 12 months or as little as one minute in advance. 2. Drive off. Hold your smart card against the reader in the windscreen and wait a second or two for it to recognise you and give you the green light. Get in the driving seat, enter your PIN, grab the keys from the passenger glove box and drive away. 3. Want it for longer? If you discover you need the car for a longer period, you can extend your booking by phone if no-one else has booked it. Just press the button on the onboard computer to speak directly to a member of the WhizzGo team or extend the booking online.

4. Failsafe parking. When youre finished with it, park the car back in its allocated space, return the keys and walk away. 5. Simple monthly payments. Each month you will be emailed full details of your company usage and can pay in a variety of ways to suit your organisation. 6. Expect major savings. Using WhizzGo means you pay for what you use, rather than a lease car where you pay an annual fee. It also allows employers to reduce costly personal mileage claims by offering an alternative.

Case Example
The WhizzGo service is convenient, handy and easy to use. It saves time having to travel home to pick up a car for meetings as the WhizzGo car is located just a couple of minutes walk from the office. There is no need to claim expenses, and bookings can be extended when necessary which is useful when meeting schedules change. Ben Riley, Taylor Young - Liverpool Contact WhizzGo at www.WhizzGo.co.uk for more information about rates and locations in Liverpool.

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Car park management

Revisiting the way your car park operates is an ideal opportunity to encourage the use of other modes of transport. It is also an ideal opportunity to promote equality issues and to make sure that those who have the genuine need for a car parking space receive one.

Measures
Find out who genuinely needs to use a car such as for work business and those with childcare responsibilities Consider the number of spaces needed for motorcycles and scooters Give priority spaces to disabled employees/visitors and car sharers Restrict access to those living near to the site/with good public transport option Issue parking permits and credit them with a value Buy out permit holders with an exchange for public transport pass Operate a cash alternative

Benefits to your organisation:

Improves health and safety policy Increases security on site Reduces maintenance costs Frees up land for alternative uses Allows those who need to drive to park stress free

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Assessing car parking provision for your work place:

How many car parking spaces are provided for Employees? Visitors? Disabled? Others? How many cars enter your site each day? Employees? Visitors? Deliveries? How many cars are parked on site during the day? Is circulation of vehicles around the car park easy? Do drivers have to queue for a space/to get out of a space? What is the ratio of spaces:users? Are there any concerns with safety on / around the site? Are car parks well lit with CCTV? Are car parks well signed? Is access controlled? Do you have a car parking policy? How are spaces allocated (e.g. needs based, according to grade, first come first served, allocation on certain days)? Are there any reserved spaces? Are there any reserved spaces for motorcycles and scooters? Is access to the site regulated? Do new recruits receive a car parking space? Is there a cash alternative to a car park space? What are the costs for car parking? Is the car park owned or rented? How much does each car parking space cost per annum (inc. rent, management, administration, security, maintenance)? In the UK the annual cost of operating a parking space is 300 to 500 Is there a charge for a parking permit? What is the cost of parking in the local vicinity as opposed to the site? What information is provided for staff/visitors travelling to and from the site? Are there contractual arrangements relating to: Provision of free car parking Assistance for travel costs What is the policy on company cars? Who is entitled? What cars are offered?

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Promoting car share

Cars have a major role to play in Travel Plans. Travel Plans aim for appropriate, effective use of cars alongside the more sustainable modes of walking, cycling and public transport. Car sharing can reduce car travel whilst retaining convenient door-to-door commuting. Car sharing is as flexible as required. People can choose to be a driver, passenger or both. They can mix and match to account for shift patterns, people taking leave, etc. and involvement in the scheme can be on some or all days of the week, as suits the sharers. The TravelWise partners have set up a free car share scheme specifically for people to car share in and around Merseyside. This website provides a free matching service for individuals, allowing searches for possible sharers. For more information and registration details, visit www.MerseyCarShare.org Car sharing can be promoted relatively simply within an organisation, in a number of different ways. Postcode coffee mornings, for example, can provide an opportunity for potential car sharers to meet each other face to face. Further details of this and other methods of promoting car share to staff can be found in the TravelWise Car Share Marketing Plan. Visit www.LetsTravelWise.org for more details. Private groups can also be easily set up for your organisation. Private groups are where membership is limited to employees of one company or a group of neighbouring companies - contact your TravelWise Officer for more information.

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Tax Relief
Without incurring tax charges, employers can: Provide transport home from a permanent workplace on no more than 60 days in any one year because of the failure of car sharing arrangements Pay an allowance for business passengers of up to 5p per mile per passenger, provided the passenger is an employee on business travel For further information go to www.hmrc.gov.uk and see: EIM21731 - Particular benefits: late night journeys and breakdown in car sharing arrangements EIM31405 - Employees using own cars or vans for work: the approved amount for passenger payments

Smarter Driving
There are several ways you can encourage employees to think more efficiently about their use of the private car. In meeting the objectives of reducing reliance on vehicles you could offer, as part of your Travel Plan, smarter driving lessons to improve peoples driving skills and make their driving as efficient as possible. This reduces fuel costs and improves use of the car. The Energy Saving Trust also offer helpful advice on smarter and greener driving tips, which can be found at www.energysavingtrust.org.uk, or visit TravelWise website www.LetsTravelWise.org for more information.

Green Fleet
Once you have reduced your vehicle use as much as possible and implemented eco driving techniques you can also think about using alternative fuels. There are many different types of fuel available including Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG), Compressed Natural Gas (CNG), biodiesel, biomethane, bioethanol and biobutanol. Some of these fuels can reduce CO2 emissions, some can reduce regulated emissions which lead to poor local air quality, and some can achieve both. Before switching to any alternative fuel it is essential that you check with the fuel producer and with your vehicle manufacturer to ensure that the fuel is suitable for your vehicle and that the fuel is sustainably produced. It is also important to understand exactly what you are getting. Biofuels can be made in many different ways, so for example biodiesel is not a single fuel like diesel but covers a range of fuels with similar characteristics. More information on fuels is available at www.ecotravel.org.uk and www.bionic-project.eu which is a part EU funded project co-ordinated by Merseytravel supporting the production and use of sustainably produced biofuels in five countries. You will also find details of the North West Biofuels User Group which provides support for businesses in the North West of England who want to use sustainably produced, locally sourced biofuels.

Assessing car sharing for your work place:

Does your organisation provide car sharing information? Does your organisation provide an in-house database or have a private group on the Merseyside-wide database? Is there a guaranteed ride home in case of emergency for employees? Does your car parking management policy include designating spaces for car sharers? Could staff change shift patterns in order to car share with a colleague? Staff information - survey to find out: How many staff are willing to car share some or all of the time? What would encourage staff to car share?

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Annexe
Assessing your organisation
How many people are employed at your site: Full-time Part-time Shift workers Seasonal Workers Contractors Do you operate: Shift working Flexi time Home working Compressed hours Does your recruitment policy: Offer incentives to relocate near the work place Provide information on all modes of travel Encourage recruitment from the local area Are employees offered: Interest free loans for public transport season ticket Subsidised public transport tickets Interest free loans for bikes, equipment and clothing Pool bikes for work journeys Mileage rate for cycle journeys for business trips Free car parking Free cycle parking Free motorcycle parking Essential or casual car user allowances Car share scheme Computerised travel planning facilities Shuttle/taxi service to local rail/bus stations Yes/No Yes/No Yes/No Yes/No Yes/No Yes/No Yes/No Yes/No Are visitors to your organisation: Given travel advice including all modes Offered designated visitor car parking Yes/No Yes/No Yes/No Yes/No Yes/No Yes/No What is your policy on company cars: Who is entitled Are cars with low emissions/smaller engines encouraged Are the cars available for use as pool vehicles Yes/No Yes/No What is your policy on fleet vehicles: Are vehicles with low emissions/smaller engines encouraged What are they used for Yes/No Yes/No Yes/No Yes/No Yes/No Yes/No Yes/No Yes/No Does your organisation support home working: How many staff work from home How are they supported Does your organisation operate: Video conferencing On-site facilities (e.g. crche, shop) Yes/No Yes/No Yes/No Is a guaranteed ride home in case of emergency offered to: Those working late Car sharers Walkers Motorcyclists Cyclists Yes/No Yes/No Yes/No Yes/No Yes/No

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Contacts
TravelWise Merseyside
LTPSU 24 Hatton Garden, Liverpool L3 2AN Tel: 0151 330 1253/1290/1855 info@LetsTravelWise.org www.LetsTravelWise.org

Wirral
Colin Irlam Wirral Council Technical Services Cheshire Lines Building Canning Street Birkenhead, CH41 1ND Tel: 0151 606 2366 colinirlam@wirral.gov.uk

Liverpool
Catherine Hastie Liverpool City Council Transportation Municipal Buildings Dale Street, Liverpool L2 2DH Tel: 0151 233 3000 catherine.hastie@liverpool.gov.uk

Sefton
John Toker Travel Awareness & Road Safety Team Technical Services Department Sefton Council Magdalen House 30 Trinity Road Bootle L20 3NJ Tel: 0151 934 4259 john.toker@technical.sefton.gov.uk

St Helens
Lyndsey Ryder St Helens Council Transport Planning Town Hall, Victoria Street St Helens WA10 1HP Tel: 01744 456188 lyndseyryder@sthelens.gov.uk

Merseytravel
Huw Jenkins Merseytravel 24 Hatton Garden Liverpool L3 2AN Tel: 0151 330 1110 huw.jenkins@merseytravel.gov.uk

Knowsley
Patience Jones Knowsley Metropolitan Borough Council Poplar House Poplar Bank Huyton L36 9WU Tel. 0151 443 3023 patience.jones@knowsley.gov.uk

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Useful web links

National links
Government Transport Site ACTTravelWise Environmental Transport Association Energy Saving Trust Sustainable Leisure Travel Network European Mobility Week Living Streets Walking for Health Initiative Cycle Clubs National Cycling Organisation National Cycling Organisation British Cycling Cycling Solutions for skills courses www.dft.gov.uk www.acttravelwise.org www.eta.co.uk www.energysavingtrust.org.uk www.viztrav.org.uk www.22september.org www.livingstreets.org.uk www.whi.org.uk www.cycleweb.co.uk www.ctc.org.uk www.sustrans.org.uk www.britishcycling.org.uk www.cyclingsolutions.co.uk

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Merseyside links
TravelWise Merseyside and Local Transport Plan Knowsley Council Liverpool City Council Merseytravel St Helens Council Sefton Council Wirral Council Regeneration in Liverpool Bike for All Cycling Projects Merseyside Cycling Campaign Wirral Cycling Campaign Cycle Shops in NW Car Plus Lift Share Life Cycle UK the Cycling Promotion Charity Ecotravel Bureau Heart of Mersey Liverpool Car Club www.LetsTravelWise.org www.transportmerseyside.org www.knowsley.gov.uk www.liverpool.gov.uk www.merseytravel.gov.uk www.sthelens.gov.uk www.sefton.gov.uk www.wirral.gov.uk www.bigdig.liverpool.gov.uk www.bikeforall.net www.cycling.org.uk www.merseyworld.com/mcc www.wirralcycling.org.uk www.cycleweb.co.uk www.carplus.org.uk www.liftshare.com/uk/ www.lifecycleuk.org.uk www.ecotravel.org.uk www.heartofmersey,org.uk www.WhizzGo.co.uk

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Travel Plans help businesses move people and goods to where they need to be easily and efficiently. Implementing Travel Plans with employers, visitor attractions and residential locations is a key part of Merseysides Local Transport Plan. The 2006 - 2011 Local Transport Plan is a long-term strategy and 230m transport improvement programme providing Merseyside with a safer, greener, more efficient and accessible transport network. Merseytravel and Knowsley, Liverpool, Sefton, St Helens and Wirral Councils form the Merseyside Transport Partnership. TravelWise is the partnerships campaign to help people on Merseyside make smarter travel choices.

Contact the TravelWise team for an informal discussion: 0151 330 1855 or visit www.LetsTravelWise.org
Local Transport Plan Partnership