Support Walking
Providing changing facilities will encourage people to walk to work, as will providing somewhere to store equipment.
Providing a guaranteed ride home in the event of an emergency is also very useful. In reality, this service is rarely used, but it provides important peace of mind to encourage people to leave their cars behind.
These measures can be achieved for very little expenditure.
How can I promote Walking?
Walking to work has considerable health benefits, and these can be promoted to staff.
You could consider providing pedometers to staff, and to have initiatives encouraging staff to walk to work such as prize draws or free gifts. You could arrange guided walks at lunch times for groups, and encourage employees to walk to buy their sandwich at lunch time rather than drive.
Some companies offer staff a business branded umbrella either on a loan or reward basis to promote walking and their business.
You can download free posters to promote the online journey planning website walkit.com for staff, and order other materials to help you promote walking.
Why not visit our new discussion forum "Get Involved" where you can discuss walking to, from and on Team Valley with others
Living Streets
Living Streets is the national charity that stands up for pedestrians. With our supporters we work to create safe, attractive and enjoyable streets, where people want to walk. We work with professionals and politicians to make sure every community can enjoy vibrant streets and public spaces. Why not visit their website and see what walking ideas they can offer which would benefit your employees?