Active Travel Workplace Toolkit
Sickness and absenteeism cost UK businesses £20 billion per year. To help improve health, reduce absenteeism and increase productivity, Sustrans has published a UK-wide Active Travel Workplace Toolkit to help organisations encourage their employees to walk, cycle and use public transport for their commute. For your copy contact: activetravel@sustrans.org.uk (UK), or activetravelcymru@sustrans.org.uk (Wales).
Realise the benefits of active commuting
The Active Travel Workplace Tookit includes:
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Planning for an active workforce Follow our in depth guide to getting started, providing information, active travel friendly policies and equipment. Be inspired by case studies from successful employers |
A step-by-step guide Encourage staff and visitors to walk and cycle for the benefit of their health, the environment and your organisation, by following our 6step plan. |
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Active travel and healthy workplaces Our information sheet provides a summary of the evidence for why employers should invest in active travel. |
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We can also provide guidance on:
- Active commuting: Overcoming personal barriers
- Active commuting: Walking to work
- Pool bike schemes: Choosing the right bikes
- Pool bike schemes: Maintenance and storage
- Pool bike schemes: Safety issues and insurance
- The pool bike user process
Additional information on walking, cycling and healthy workplaces
Active commuting and travel plans – help and advice
A list of useful resources when developing a sustainable travel plan
Why walk? (pdf)
This information leaflet explains why walking holds the key to a healthy lifestyle including related facts and figures.
Why cycle? (pdf)
This information leaflet explains the benefits of cycling.
Free your bike
Request a free information pack from Sustrans about getting started with cycling and cycling in your area.
The Evidence! Workplace active travel
Sustrans' The Evidence! lists the latest research evidence related to walking, cycling and health.
Health, Work and Wellbeing – England
A Government-led initiative to protect and improve the health and well-being of working age people.
The Corporate Health Standard – Wales
The quality mark for workplace health promotion in Wales.
Healthy Working Lives – Scotland
Help for organisations in Scotland to create a healthier workplace as well as a structured award programme.
BHF Health At Work
A website from the British Heart Foundation to support health promoters in the workplace.
ACT TravelWise
A network for all organisations working to promote sustainable travel.
How to produce active travel directions for your staff and visitors (pdf)
A guide on how to produce directions for staff and visitors which prioritise walking and cycling.