Cycling for Workplaces

With 58% of all car trips covering less than 5 miles the potential for cycling is huge.  Cycling can provide a fast efficient predictable journey at very low cost.  Employees who regularly cycle to work will generally be fitter than those travelling by car.  On Merseyside bikes can be taken on all Merseyside's trains and ferries free of charge, including peak times.  As part of Merseysid's Local Transport Plan, a Cycling Strategy has been developed to promote and increase cycle use throughout Merseyside.  This will be achieved through the development of infrastructure, which is safe, convenient, efficient and attractive for cyclists.

Benefits of encouraging employees to cycle:
- improves the health of your workforce - reduces sick leave and stress levels in employees, resulting in higher productivity
- encouraging staff to use their cars less reduces pressure on your car parking and frees up the space for other uses
- a greener corporate image contributing to ISO14001 accrediation
- efficient journeys with predictable trip times

There are a number of ways to encourage cycling:
- provide information on local cycle routes
- offer adult cycle training
- bike maintenance sessions
- provide basic equipment
- install secure, covered convenient and prominent cycle parking
- provide locker and shower facilities
- offer cycle mileage allowance for business travel
- provide pool bikes for business travel (see Pool Bikes for Business below)
- interest free loans to buy a cycle and equipment
- promote the TravelWise Cycle Discount Scheme

Information sheet 13 from our Travel Plan pack is available to download below.  This includes information on tax free benefits and assessing cycling provision at your workplace.