Measures

Measures should be identified to align with the vision articulated in the transport assessment/travel plan, and within the context of development occupation. They should be specific to the development type (and end-user, if known), consider the development location, and relevant to the particular ‘audiences’ of the travel plan. Where there is more than one audience (e.g. staff, visitors) then measures should be presented separately so that the proposals for each audience are clear.

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Key considerations and actions

All travel plans should include consideration and actions in relation to all the topic areas given below.  

  • Information and marketing
  • Infrastructure measures (intrinsic to the development, considered jointly with the transport assessment)
  • Promotion of walking
  • Promotion of cycling
  • Promotion of public transport use
  • Measures to reduce single occupancy vehicle car use such as a car park management strategy or car share plan
  • Measures to reduce the need to travel

Travel plan authors are encouraged to review the websites of the East Midlands Combined County Authority, Derbyshire County Council, Derby City Council, Nottinghamshire County Council and Nottingham City Council to identify authority specific initiatives and campaigns which may be useful to refer to, adopt, or support through the proposed travel plan.

Core measures

For framework/outline travel plans, it should be made clear which Measures are ‘core’ that will be delivered and which Measures will be determined within Full or Unit Travel plans. Similarly, Framework Travel plans should identify whether the site-wide or unit Travel plan Co-ordinator will be responsible for delivering the identified Measures. 
The following Measures are considered to be ‘Core’ across all development types and sizes:

  • Infrastructure that enables access to the wider transport network (e.g. accessible by foot, cycle, public transport etc)
  • Provision of a travel information pack (printed or digital) to all residents on first occupation, or on first appointment for staff as they are recruited during the travel plan lifetime. As well as providing contact details for the travel plan co-ordinator and information on available sustainable transport modes, the travel information pack should be used to promote the measures within the travel plan
  • Personalised Journey Planning for residents / staff via the travel plan co-ordinator.
  • Provision of shower, changing facilities and lockers
  • Provision of secure covered cycle parking
  • Provide dedicated and well positioned car share spaces on opening (employment sites), alongside a car share matching service
  • Provision of bus “taster” tickets, or an equivalent value for staff / residents to purchase cycle equipment. The length of each bus taster ticket should normally be one month, but the type and length of ticket will be bespoke to the size, location and service provision at the site. (Opt-outs for providing public transport taster tickets will only be considered where there are no viable bus services, or where the developer has agreed a separate contribution to improving local bus services)
  • Promotion of national sustainable transport days and events

Travel plan authors should also review the development contributions protocols of individual authorities.

Library of potential measures 

The following measures could be included within a travel plan. The particular mix of measures will be related to the type of development travel plan being prepared. 

  • Walking/wheeling (including mobility aids)
    • Ensure the provision of appropriate well lit, safe walkways/footpaths on approach to the development and within the development (including from connecting modes, e.g. bus stops) 
    • Ensure the site has adequate pedestrian access points 
    • Provide those staff walking to the site with personal alarms and high-visibility clothing
    • Walking buddy group
  • Cycling 
    • Ensure the site has adequate cyclist access points
    • Provide cycle maintenance / repair kits
    • Adopt the Cycle2Work tax initiative (employment sites only)
    • Promote cycle training or on-site Dr Bike maintenance sessions
    • Create a Bicycle User Group (BUG) 
    • Provide reflective clothing for those opting to cycle to the site
    • Introduce cycle mileage rates for business travel
    • Cycle/e-bike taster scheme
    • For larger developments, ensure adequate wider cycling network, including cycle links  within the site and between the site and key destinations, including connecting modes (i.e. train station)
  • Promotion of public transport use
    • Contribution towards (or provision of) a new bus service (for large developments) 
    • Provision of a company shuttle bus service (Note: it is recommended that any employment service should be registered with the Traffic Commissioner and available to the general public to support usage and viability)
    • Ensure that local bus shelters are adequately lit and in satisfactory condition, including provision of Real Time Passenger Information
    • The provision of priority bus access / dedicated bus lanes to facilitate quick access to the site
    • Provide seasonal/discounted public transport tickets to staff/residents (note: this does not replace requirement for “taster” tickets on opening). 
  • Motorcycles/powered two wheelers  
    • Provision of motorcycle and moped parking
  • Measures to reduce car use
    • Provision of a car-share matching service, or advertise existing car share service 
    • Raise awareness of car ownership costs
    • Car park management policies
    • Provision of a telephone to call a taxi (e.g. for supermarkets etc.)
  • Fleet management 
    • Provision of pool cars/bikes 
    • Review of company car policy
    • Review of mileage rates
    • Provision of driver training to ensure fuel is used more effectively 
    • Encourage route planning for the most efficient route is taken by staff 
    • The aim of fleet management for a Travel plan should be to reduce overall business mileage and fuel usage (e.g. membership of an accreditation schemes, such as Fleet Operator Recognition Scheme, FORS)
  • Supporting Measures 
    • Guaranteed ride home for any active travellers / car sharers who are no longer able to get home for whatever reason
    • Formation of a Travel plan working group
    • Provision of electric vehicle charging in line with BREEAM standards, including ebike charging
    • Provision of transport information on local staff intranet
    • Explore the potential for a local recruitment policy. 
    • Provide teleconferencing facilities 
    • Provide the option for staff to work from home 
    • Provide the option for staff to work flexible hours 
    • Provide site-wide notice boards which contain walking, cycling and public transport maps and information 
    • Regular media / travel meetings for communication with staff
    • Regular media for communication with visitors 
    • Periodic issue of travel newsletter
    • Communal umbrellas

For those developments that attract a lot of visitors (i.e. retail or leisure), consideration should be given to measures that target employees and visitors separately; and this should be clearly documented within the travel plan. 

For all developments, the proposed measures should be accompanied by a timetable, setting out when measures would be undertaken.  

For outline and framework travel plans, a commitment should be given to the development of an agreed set of measures following occupation, identification of the end user and the conducting of baseline surveys.