How to create a workplace travel plan

How to design a successful travel plan

The key features of a successful travel plan include:

• Buy-in from management - this will ensure enough resources are allocated. Managers should also lead by example by committing to travel sustainably.
• Buy in from staff - if your business is large enough, you could use a steering group with representatives from different departments to gain support.
• Allocation of staff time - setting up and running a travel plan will take time and effort, eg conducting a staff travel survey or setting up a car share register. You should make a specific member of staff responsible for implementing the travel plan.
• Allocation of money - your travel plan co-ordinator will require a budget to cover items, such as travel surveys and publicity materials. Sometimes a travel plan can pay for itself, eg reducing business travel in private cars will cut mileage claims.
• A long-term strategic approach - changing the culture of your business will require long-term communication, backed up by encouragement and incentives. Consider reviewing targets in the light of annual monitoring surveys.
• Local alliances - consider drawing upon support from your local authority, eg they may be able to offer practical tips or grants. You may be able to negotiate discounts with local public transport providers or liaise with other local firms that have travel plans in place.
• Gathering information - find out more about the travel habits of those coming to your site and transport possibilities in your local area. Check with your local authority to see if they have standardised audit, survey and monitoring procedures to compare results.

Subjects covered in this guide

Introduction
• The business benefits of creating a travel plan
• How to design a successful travel plan
• Changing your travel culture
• Promoting car sharing and car clubs
• Encouraging the use of public transport
• Encouraging staff to cycle or walk to work
• Managing car parking
• Changing travel behaviour in your business
• Cutting down on the need to travel

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