Small changes, such as providing bike parking, can be a catalyst for big behavioural change
Mapping local routes options can be hugely helpful for staff and visitors
Combining public transport and cycling can be useful for staff with longer journeys
If you want to change your workplace’s approach to cycling, walking and public transport but don’t know where to start then we can help.
We’ve got lots of great ideas and actions that you can use to change your workplace. Some of them are really quick and easy. You can get started on them today.
For others you may need a little more help, that's where our free resources and our friendly team come in. Get in touch to find out more.
Find out how staff travel with a staff travel survey
Carry out a survey to get a clear understanding of people’s travel choices. What are the barriers that currently prevent people from walking, cycling, using public transport or car-sharing?
Survey your workplace with a site survey
Build up a picture of how easy your workplace makes it for those who want to walk, cycle or use public transport, and identify areas for improvement.
Review your policies
Do your organisation’s policies support walking, cycling and public transport use? Clear company guidelines offering support for staff are crucial in changing organisational culture.
Map the route to work
Highlight local route options, from cycle paths to bus stops, and share this information with staff and visitors. Use online mapping, find out whether our shop has got a map of your area or get in touch with us to produce one for you.
Provide information
Gather and distribute local walking, cycling and public transport information. You could also send staff and colleagues links to our pages on getting started as a cycle commuter and the benefits of active travel.
Encourage car sharing and bike buddying for new cyclists.
Find out more about car-sharing or investigate car club membership options in your area. You can also help staff to set up bike buddy programs where an experienced cycle commuter shows a new cyclist the best way to get to work.
Cycle training and bike maintenance at work
Encourage people to try something new by organising cycle training, bike maintenance sessions and group rides. For more ideas on activities to engage staff please get in touch with our workplaces team.
Consider financial and practical support
Register for the Cycle to Work scheme to help your staff spread the cost of a new bike over 12 tax-free instalments. You may want to consider offering monthly loans for public transport season tickets.
You could purchase a small fleet of pool bikes and stock the office with spare locks and puncture repair kits for cylists. Walkers would appreciate a supply of umbrellas for rainy days.
Create opportunities to be part of a wider movement.
Being part of a group makes it easier for individuals to change their own habits, so join up with national events like National Walking Month, Bike Week, Cycle to Work Day and Lift Share Week, or create your own organisation-wide challenge. We've got a special team of staff who create bespoke challenges for workplaces. For more information get in touch.
Staff travel champions
Encourage champions. Staff who are keen walkers and cyclists are a real asset to your organisation. Invest in these people and encourage them to spread the word to colleagues. Have a look at our workplace travel champions training package to find out more.
Change can take some time to embed in an organisation but there are definitely quick wins to be had. Repeat your activities over time to create a lasting change in your organisation.