A new health walk for PECT’s iphone app ‘Walk Peterborough’ mobile explorer is being developed thanks to sponsorship from Sustainable Transport Team Travelchoice. 

 

Tags: Travel Plan | Penny Fletcher | Walk Peterborough | iPhone | sustainable travel

From the 7^th to the 14^th August there are four sky rides taking place in Peterborough. Whether you prefer a ride which is long or short, fast or slow, there is one to suit you.

With the support of Travelchoice, Sky ride local gives you the opportunity of riding with a group of people under the supervision of two leaders for free. With Peterborough being the UK’s Environment Capital it’s a great way of having fun and keeping the environment healthy.

Tags: Sustainable Transport | Travel Plan

This week local businesses from across Peterborough are competing in the ‘Miles Better Business Challenge.’ There are fantastic prizes to win for the greenest and healthiest performers.

Tags: Green Festival | Sustainable Transport | Travel Plan | Nadia Grys

PECT welcomes everyone to tomorrow’s launch of Peterborough Green Festival.
 

See you there!

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Tags: Green Festival | Travel Plan | Sustainable Transport | Nadia Grys

On Tuesday 19th January I had the privilege of accepting PECT's Travel Plan Award.
 

We achieved level 5, which recognises employers who have managed to integrate their travel plan into the culture of their organisation.

To achieve this award PECT delivered a series of measures to encourage staff to travel more sustainably to and from work and during work hours. These measures included:

• Participating in national travel events, for example, walk to work week
• Promotion of the local car share scheme
• Promote the use of staff bicycle and trailer
• Ask staff that already travel sustainably to calculate cost savings made by choosing this mode of transport (compared to driving)

At the end of the year PECT staff completed a survey which aimed to test whether the measures put in place have been successful in lowering car use. The number of staff driving alone had decreased (compared to 2008 figures) to 33%. This is a great figure but I am sure next year we can make it ever lower!

If you are interested in having a Travel Plan for your organisation contact the Travelchoice team.  

 

 

 

Tags: Janine Starling | Travel Plan | Peterborough Environment City Trust

As part of PECT’s Travel Plan five members of staff decided to calculate how much money they save by using sustainable modes of transport when travelling to and from work.

Nyree, Rachel, Patrick, Sarah and I save a total of £3,118 each year by choosing to walk, cycle, car share or take the train rather than driving to work.

For me saving money was a bonus to the other benefits I get from cycling and getting the train to work. I love the fact that I get my daily exercise by cycling everyday, plus it wakes you up so I get to work and get home from work with lots of energy. Getting the train gives me time to read or listen to music and is certainly less stressful than sitting in traffic queues.

For those who have never heard of a Travel Plan before it is a package of measures that aim to reduce reliance on the car by emphasising the alternatives. PECT, with support from Peterborough City Council’s Travelchoice team, has been working on its Travel Plan since 2005. In one year PECT staff have reduced their car usage by 5%, while walking, car sharing and train use have all increased.

Other measures that PECT has implemented since its Travel Plan began include: purchasing a staff bike and bike trailer, undercover bike racks, encouraging working from home and staff getting involved in national travel events. One hugely successful event was In Town Without My Car day. PECT staff were treated to breakfast if they left their car at home, 53% of staff took part. This has now become an annual event.

If your business would like a Travel Plan contact the Travelchoice team.

PECT top tips for sustainable travel:

• Calculate how much you would save by using an alterative mode of transport to and from work.
• Start small – if you choose to walk or cycle as your preferred method of sustainable transport start small, one day a week to begin with and increase it over time.
• If you are interested in car sharing log onto the Peterborough car share website.

Tags: Janine Starling | Peterborough Environment City Trust | Travel Plan | Climate change