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Transport


Travel Plan - Development


Introduction

This section is intended to give an overview of how your organisation can develop a Travel Plan. It is aimed at all types of organisation – private sector companies, local authorities, hospitals, universities etc. Travel Plans are not ‘anti-car’, but emphasise the travel choices that are available and offer practical measures on how to make them more accessible for everyone.

Each organisation’s travel plan has to be individually tailored to address the particular needs of it’s employees and site location.


As an employer you can have a role to play by introducing measures such as car sharing schemes, help with season ticket purchase and cycle parking facilities.

By encouraging changes in individual travel behaviour…organisations can make a big difference.


To develop and implement your Travel Plan it is recommended that you have a Travel Plan Co-ordinator. This individual plays a key role in Travel Plan development and implementation. They are responsible for the day-to-day running of the Travel Plan, providing the overall coordination needed to ensure the Travel Plan’s success. You should also consider setting up a Steering Group. This group will oversee the development of the Travel Plan and provide guidance and high-level support. Depending on the size of your organisation, you may wish to set up a number of Working Groups. These groups provide the means for enabling employee participation and regular liaison with staff.


Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

  •   How will you know if you have enough questionnaire responses?
  •   What can you do if you do not get enough support for your Travel Plan?
  •   If you have already sent out a full questionnaire survey do you have to carry out another one this year?
  •   What is global warming and how does Carbon Dioxide effect it?
  •   My car runs on unleaded, low sulphur petrol. Does this mean it produces less CO2?

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