We have our own travel plan which seeks to promote sustainable travel in an effort to contribute to easing congestion and pollution within the borough.
What is it?
The travel plan is a package of practical measures aimed at promoting sustainable travel within the council, with an emphasis on reducing single occupancy car travel. It aims to:
- contribute to easing congestion (by reducing travel generally and specifically in peak hours)
- reduce pollution
- improve health by encouraging walking and cycling
The overall aim is reduce the total vehicle mileage associated with the council’s activities by 20% in 2009.
How is it implemented?
The plan is implemented through an annual action plan. So far we have taken the following initiatives:
- showers/changing facilities for staff
- flexible working hours
- 2 pool bikes
- pool cars
- umbrellas available to borrow at reception
- interest free cycle loans for staff
- cycle business mileage
- interest free train and bus season ticket loans for staff
- covered cycle parking and secure lockers, as well as motorcycle parking
- internal car share database
- emergency lift home scheme for car sharers
- programme of converting all fleet vehicles to LPG or low carbon diesel
- commissioned deliveries report and visitor survey to direct future actions.
- various promotional events such as 'Bike2Work' day and 'In town without my car!' day.
- together with Surrey County Council we have held workshops to promote travel plans to local businesses and other organisations in the borough and to assist them in setting up their own travel plan.
For further information please contact the Transportation Team
Transportation Team
Guildford Borough Council
Millmead House
Millmead
Guildford
Surrey
GU2 4BB
Tel: 01483 444509
Email: transport@guildford.gov.uk