Smarter ways to travel across South East Wales.

Walking and a Travel Plan

Encouraging walking doesn't need expensive measures; simple steps can be very effective in demonstrating your organisation's commitment to walking.

Umbrellas by the door will encourage fair weather walkers - add a company logo and you have free advertising.
Foster a walking culture by initiating lunch time walks - promote these events as social activities.
Ask staff what would encourage them to walk - contact us for a free staff travel survey template
Promote walk to work days allowing staff to dress down or arrive 5 minutes later. If possible link these to national events, click here for a sustainable travel event calender.

Provide maps of walking routes with journey times; people may be suprised how far they can walk in 10 minutes.
Raise awareness of the health benefits of walking - a brisk walk can be as effective as running the same distance.

Make sure footpaths to and on the site are direct, well lit and well maintained. This includes links to bus stops and railway stations.
Make sure that signs for pedestrians are clear.
Talk to the local authority about improving the routes your employees use - click here for local authorities in South East Wales.

Facilities for walkers can also encourage cycling and increased public transport use. Walkers (and cyclists) will appreciate the provision of storage lockers and if possible a drying room.
Demonstrate your commitment to walking by giving employees umbrellas, pedometers, high visibilty vests and personal alarms.

Restrict car parking to those who live further than 2 miles away and allow flexibility over arrival and finish times. To find out how other organisations in South East Wales have done this click here.