30Incentivise active transport travel
Progress
On time
- Not started
- Planning
- Implementation
- Continuous
OBJECTIVE
IMPACT
MediumAbatement will be achieved and estimated based on the number or % of employees switching from cars to other modes.
Description
Despite the health and environmental benefits of utilising active transport modes to get to work, Australia has a very low rate of cycling and walking to work.
Encouraging staff to utilise active transport modes to get to can reduce kilometers driven for staff commuting.
Tasks
What's left to do?
- 01/09/2023
Explore 'Ride to Work' subsidies
- 01/10/2023
Start a Bicycle User Group and Walking Bus
Active transport users can encourage each other to get and stay active when they have support from other staff. There are also benefits also increased social interaction and knowledge sharing.
- 18/10/2023
Plan an Annual 'Ride-to-Work' Day
Bicycle Australia promotes a National Ride2Work Day held in October.
- 15/04/2024
Provide amenities for active travellers
Employees using active transport to get to work should be able to store equipment and clothing, securely store bikes, and should be able to shower if needed.
Auditing of available facilities at Council workplaces should occur, followed by works to address any gaps.
Related actions
Summary and contacts
Timeline
14/02/2024 → Continuous
Target audience
Responsible organisations
Emissions Scope
Indicative costs
Low cost (higher depending on need for construction/ installation of facilities).
Indicative savings
N/A
Information updated 02.06.2023
Several European countries offer cycling to work bonuses where staff are paid to ride to work, the same could be done here.