Why encourage Cycling?
Encouraging more people to cycle will reduce pressure on your car-parking facilities and, as they glide through rush-hour traffic, get more of your employees to site, on time, more often. It's also a great way for individuals to beat stress and maintain their wellbeing - both of which can benefit productivity.
The benefits to business of cycling
For businesses and other organisations, improving access and facilities for cyclists can help enlarge the pool of available labour and get more of your employees to where they need to be on time by avoiding traffic jams.
Developing a cycle-if-you-can culture can also help:
- lower organisational transport costs
- reduce the need for expensive parking lots
- increase productivity and reduce absenteeism through improved staff well-being
- demonstrate commitment to protecting the environment
- meet criteria for accreditation schemes such as the Healthy Working Lives Award and Cycle Friendly Employer.
The health and environmental benefits of cycling
Over short distances - especially in urban areas - cycling is often quicker and cheaper than using a car.
If more people cycle, we can:
- ease congestion
- reduce noise pollution
- cut exhaust emissions
- improve our health
Cycling is also a great way to relax and can save people both money and time.
Cycling and your Travel Plan
Tailored to the specific needs of your organisation, staff, clients and visitors, Travel Plans are integrated packages of measures that you design to promote more sustainable transport choices for your staff, visitors and suppliers.
Formalising a Travel Plan for your organisation will help you get the maximum benefit from encouraging alternative ways to travel.
