Example of travel plans

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B Sky BWhat do they do?

Motivation

• B Sky B is one of the leading broadcasting companies.

Where are they located?

Osterley, West London

Employment size

6,000

B Sky B’s travel plan has been developed as part of their successful CSR „The Bigger Plan”.

• Frequent shuttle bus.• Reduction in car park spaces.• Staff events to raise awareness of

different travel options to the site.• Website dedicated to sustainable forms

of transport Improved cycle parking.• Staff Bike to work Week.

“Soft” measures

Benefits• Reduction of single occupancy journeys

by 11.8% in 18 months.• Reduction in parking cost.• Travel plan contributed to CSR and

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ChequersWhat do they do?

Motivation

• Family owned cleaning company

Where are they located?

Croydon, South London

Employment size

100

• When car parking demand started to exceed capacity on a daily basis at their Croydon site, Director KateWard saw an opportunity to promote more sustainable travel options via a workplace travel plan,available for free via Enterprise – A New Way to Work.

• Integrated walking, cycle and public transport map.

• Merchandise for staff such as rucksacks and umbrellas.

• Five new hybrid vehicles.

“Soft” measures

Benefits• Reduction of single occupancy car

journeys by 29% in 12 months.• Savings on car parking thanks to

introduction of hybrid cars. • Reduction in CO2 emissions.

TearfundWhat do they do?

Motivation

• It is a charity that focuses on major world catastrophes, working with local communities, mainly in Africa.

Where are they located?

Teddington, South London

Employment size

300

Travel plan was implemented for the first time in 2001 as part of the refurbishment of their offices. Main motivation of the organisation are environment and well-being of their staff.

• Secured cycle parking• Drying room• Four car-share only parking spaces• Staff events• Dr Bike services at the workplace

“Soft” measures

Benefits• Between 1998 and 2010 increase in train

use by 8%. • Between 1998 and 2010 increase in

carsharing by 4%.• Between 1998 and 2010 reduction of

single occupancy car journeys by 9%.• Between 1998 and 2010 6% increase in

cycling (in spring and summer).

CAFODWhat do they do?

Motivation

• Charity that deals with poverty and injustice.

Where are they located?

Southwark, Central London

Employment size

250

The organisation has a high environmental awareness committed to reduction of CO2 emissions. Their travel plan was developed to encourage more staff to cycle to work.

• 40 cycle spaces.• Merchandise: cycle tools, rucksacks,

etc. • Pool bikesfor business use.

“Soft” measures

Benefits• The number of people who cycle to work

doubled over one year (currently 22%).• 21% of their staff walk to work more

than in 2008 (7%).• Improved environmental reputation. • Reduced pressure on car parking.

Gemini HouseWhat do they do?

Motivation

• The office comprises 4 companies. Two of them are tour agents.

Where are they located?

Putney, South London

Employment size

220

The owner of the building was looking for funds to finance shower facility that was demanded by staff.

• 12 new cycle parking spaces.• One of the toilets was converted into the

shower room.• Maps and more information on public

transport in the area.• Staff event and presentations to raise

awareness of different travel options to the site.

“Soft” measures

Benefits• All companies recorded decrease in single

occupancy journeys with overall 6% reduction.

• Increase in use of alternative, particularly public transport and cycling in spring and summer.

Lion TVWhat do they do?

Motivation

• Independent TV production company.

Where are they located?

Hammersmith, West London

Employment size

85

Lion TV used the opportunity of free assistance from Enterprise team to develop a travel plan to improve their environmental image and improve their staff well-being.

• Merchandise for staff.• Pool Bikes for business use.• Cycle training.

“Soft” measures

Benefits• Business travel savings as a result of

purchase pool bikes.• Almost half of staff cycle or walk to

work.• Reduction in single occupancy car

journeys from 12% to 6%.

Park InnWhat do they do?

Motivation

• Four star hotel located 10 minutes from Heathrow Airport.

Where are they located?

Heathrow, West London

Employment size

135

Travel plan development is a result of their accreditation for „Green Tourism” for Business” .

• Promotional campaigns amongst staff.• Production of integrated transport map• Merchandise.• 20 additional cycle spaces.

“Soft” measures

Benefits• 10% reduction in single occupancy car

journeys between 2008 and 2009.• Better well-being of their staff at the

beginning of the process. • Travel plan awareness raised at their

neighbours and competitors i.e. Sheraton Heathrow – Joined Bike Week event planned for this year.

• Employees are better informed about rail discounts that they are entitled because of the airport location.

ABC HireWhat do they do?

Motivation

• Catering company owned by a family.

Where are they located?

Sutton, South London

Employment size

40

Travel plan was developed as part of area based travel plan implemented at Kimpton Industrial Estate where the business is located.

• Shower facility for staff.• Cycle to Work Scheme.• Promotion of bus and train travel.

“Soft” measures

Benefits• Reduction of single occupancy car

journeys from 45% to 17% between 2008 and 2009.

• Increase in a number of staff cycling and walking to work.

BedZEDWhat do they do?

Motivation

• The organisation is located at sustainable residential development and sells environment-friendly building products.

Where are they located?

Sutton, South London

Employment size

40

Their travel plan is part of their environmental commitments.

• 18 Byke Bins cycle parking.• Travel information stand.

“Soft” measures

Benefits• In 2007 6 % drove to work. In 2009 no

of the staff travel that way.• Significant increase in cycling.