What is travel planning?
Travel planning is the term used for a package of measures used by businesses to encourage employees and customers to travel using sustainable transport – avoiding travelling alone in a car.
Put simply, a travel plan can save businesses money, improve productivity, help the environment and boost your credentials as a socially responsible employer. Implemented correctly, it can help take your business to the next level and help to secure a sustainable future for us all.
This site has plenty of practical information and support to help you develop your own travel plan. There are plenty of tips and ideas for you and your employees on how to think about other ways of travelling to work.
An effective work travel plan can complement your growth as a modern business and improve your relationships with your staff and customers. Once you have decided to implement a work travel plan, it is vital to have the backing of senior management to ensure its success in bringing about a change in travel behaviour.
How the Big Wheel Business Club can help
We can offer support to businesses of all sizes. Contact us to learn more about you can access travel planning services – many of them are free and typically include:
- Relevant bus timetables sent to your office, with an additional free service to keep them stocked up and updated.
- A free information board with a bespoke map showing your business and nearest bus stops and bus times
- Ticketing deals, if many staff use the bus or park & ride service
- Electronic information displays at the bus stops nearest to your site, so that your staff know when the next few buses are coming.
- For a small charge, a travel planning kiosk can be installed at your site, providing journey planning via the internet.
- If you are moving offices, either within or into the City, help may be available to install a bus stop at your new site.
- Free secure online surveys for travel planning
- Free marketing resources, tools and support for transport
- Cycle lessons to get your staff active
….and many more!