Specialist sustainable transport consultancy, Cleary Hughes Associates, in
association with the University of Westminster's Transport Studies Group,
has been asked to research and produce a good practice guide to setting up
and running travel plan networks. The work has been commissioned by ETSU,
under DETR=B9s Energy Efficiency Best Practice Programme.
In its drive to encourage more sustainable travel patterns, the Government
is keen to facilitate the development and implementation of =8Cgreen=B9 travel
plans by public and private sector organisations, such as employers,
hospitals, schools and colleges, etc. Earlier research by the consultants
found that organisations tend to be more successful in their travel plannin=
g
activity when they are given an opportunity to 'network' with other
organisations in their area who are involved in similar activity. Travel
plan networks offer many potential benefits, including the exchange of idea=
s
and good practice; an opportunity to lobby collectively for improvements =AD
in public transport services, for example; and to draw on the advice and
support of the network coordinator.
The consultants' first task is to build up an inventory of existing travel
plan networks and to review current practice in setting up and running the
networks. These may be formal or informal arrangements, with either
dedicated staff or with ad hoc facilitation. Indeed, the consultants are
keen to learn of any initiative which has the aim of drawing together
organisations involved in =8Cgreen=B9 travel planning. Those involved with, or
aware of, any such initiatives are asked to contact the project manager, Jo
Cleary on 0115 964 1869 or by e-mail to [log in to unmask]
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Jo Cleary/Tim Hughes/Cleary Hughes Associates/Cyclographic Publications/51
Wood Lane, Hucknall, Nottingham, NG15 6LR, UK; tel/fax 0115 964 1869;
international + 44 115 964 1869
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