Workplace Travel Plans

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Journeys generated by work account for much of London's car and van use; contributing heavily to congestion and the local air quality.

Why create a Travel Plan?

Developing a travel plan can help manage the transport and travel impacts of a workplace, with the aim of reducing the number of single-occupancy car journeys (the least environmental mode of transport).

A workplace travel plan involves a package of practical measures designed to encourage your employees and visitors to travel to and from your site by sustainable modes of transport.

Benefits

There are a range of benefits for your business, employees and the local community including:

• Reduced congestion and pollution in the area
• Less expenditure and space required for parking
• Improved health and the potential to save money for employees
• Enhanced corporate social responsibility reputation

Assistance and Support

The Council offers free workplace travel planning advice for businesses required to have a travel plan as a result of a planning application. A range of guidance material is available from the Council to assist you in writing your plan and we provide constructive feedback on any draft documents submitted.

Business Forums have been created for businesses to take communal action against shared transport issues, and these have extended to include waste disposal and other matters.

There are three Business Travel Plan Networks - Kingston Town Centre, Chessington and Surbiton. These areas have a dedicated liftshare website (links below) where people can register their journeys so that they can share cars and associated fuel and parking costs.

Contact us

If you are interested in developing a travel plan or joining an existing Travel Plan Network, please contact:

The Sustainable Transport Group
Telephone: 020 8547 5002
Email: environment@rbk.kingston.gov.uk