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