how to be a successful travel plan coordinator linda downing wolverhampton city council
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HOW TO BE A SUCCESSFUL TRAVEL PLAN COORDINATOR
Linda Downing Wolverhampton City Council
Don’t despair !
You have or are about to join a network of professionals who are all keen and ready to support you .
Be confident !
It is not rocket science …..although sometimes you may want to use a rocket to propel staff into mode change !
Try any idea you have !
It may be just the ticket (pun intended ! ) and if it doesn't work try something else.
WHAT HAVE I SIGNED UP TO ?
• Working within a local authority has challenges all of its own
• The governance can sometimes be restrictive so I needed all my patience
• Staff are spread across various buildings so logistically communication could be challenging.
• I linked in with Public Health to progress some ideas and spread the word.
• Second survey has revealed some interesting results as we have lost a great number of staff .
WHERE I AM AT IN WOLVERHAMPTON
Communications .
•I linked in with Public Health , this widened my scope and got the project noticed even more.
•I arranged a reindeer ride (bikes) in
December (must have been mad!)
•A led walk in December (still mad )
•This was a campaign to cut the calories for
Christmas
•It worked !
•Led walks are now in the diary and staff are
asking for more led rides .
•More interest in the pool bikes for lunchtime use and local business use.
•Some cycle training interest
WHAT WORKED
Active travel surgery
•Held at the Civic Centre where we spoke to as many staff as possible to do journey planning , ticket offers etc.
•Supported Public Health activities with more led walks ,
•Organised Walk Leader training so we sustain post SNSC
•Promoted Public transport options
WHAT ELSE WORKED
CYCLING ACTIVITIES
To promote cycling to staff a bikers breakfast has been held , with more planned .
The authority promotes Cycle to Work Salary Sacrifice Scheme
Staff can use pool bikes and we have recently purchased 2 electric bikes
TOP CYCLING AND WALKING LOCATION
Dr Bike events
These events also supported staff who wished to cycle and ensure their bike was roadworthy .
I linked this in to the bikers breakfast …….food is always a good bribe !
Bikeright ! Are here to support you .
TOP CYCLING AND WALKING LOCATION
To support actions in the Travel Plan . We worked hard to achieve Top Cycling and Walking Location GOLD Award, which we are very proud of.
We needed evidence of what we do and why and were awarded extra grant top up .
This has paid for cycling Pit stop boxes, Cycling toolkits, pedometers, water bottles and bags.
This is still ongoing as we want to maintain our current GOLD status
• Wolverhampton Car Share database
Why bother ?
Staff car use for business .
CAR SHARE
WHAT NEXT ?
• Follow up surveys annually
• Act on the information and ensure staff get feedback
• Widen your horizons Pool cars , mileage allowances etc. • Cycle and walking champions
• If you can think it you can try it !
• Join in with seasonal campaigns , where you can. Walk to Work , day /week .Cycle to work , My Trip Tracker Challenges
So ok , where do I get help if I need it ?
THIS WILL HELP !
The Smart
Network
£5,000 Grant
AND THIS ………..
Centro Business support team
Business0121 214 [email protected] with resources www.mynetwork.org.uk/
Also as a business in Wolverhampton …..You have my support too !
Thank you
Any questions ?
Linda Downing
Professional Lead Sustainable Travel
Wolverhampton City Council
01902 555698
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