Colchester Borough Council

Travel Plan launched

August 2005

Approx no. of staff included in travel plan

1000

Key incentives in place

New incentives in the pipeline

Contact

Sarah Ward 01206 282750 (Mondays – Wednesday AM only)

Essex County Council

Travel Plan launched

1997

Approx no. of staff included in travel plan

Approx 1,700

Key measures implemented

Free travel buddy matching scheme
Covered cycle shelters and showers
Discounts at local cycle outlets
Pool bikes for business or leisure use
Free adult cycle training for staff
Interest free loans for both bus and rail travel up to the value of £5,000
10% discount on weekly, monthly, quarterly and annual season tickets travelling with First Bus
Designated car sharing spaces
Pool cars available for business use
Personalised Travel Planning
20p a mile for business mileage by bike
5% discount with one

New incentives in the pipeline

Contact

Helen Akpabio 0845 603 7631

North East Essex Primary Care Trust

Travel Plan launched

Approx no. of staff included in travel plan

1000

Key measures implemented

50% discount off Colchester Borough Cards and First bus Essex pass
Free lift share matching website
Secure cycle parking, lockers and showers for cyclists

New incentives in the pipeline

£1 a day staff car park charge
Bike2Work scheme

Contact

Krishna Ramkhelawon 01206 286857

University of Essex

Travel Plan launched

March 2007

Approx no. of staff included in travel plan

2200

Approx no. of students included in travel plan

7750

Key measures implemented

£99 annual season ticket for First bus travel
Adult cycle training
Free lift share matching website
Secure cycle parking, lockers and showers for cyclists
University Bicycle User Group (Essex BUG) established and actively organising events and lobbying for cyclists’ needs
5p an hour charge to park + registration 0.15% of salary for staff or £20 for students resident off campus
20p a mile for business mileage by bike
Oyster card for students

New incentives in the pipeline

Bike2Work scheme
Dr Bike sessions
5% discount on trains

Contact

Jo Leyland  01206 874597

Essex Rivers Healthcare NHS Trust

Travel Plan launched

April 2005

Approx no. of staff included in travel plan

4000

Key measures implemented

50% discount off Colchester Borough Cards and First bus Essex pass
Free lift share matching website
Secure cycle parking and showers for cyclists
0.15% of salary parking charge

New incentives in the pipeline

Bike2Work scheme
5% discount on trains

Contact

Denise French - 01206 742309

Colchester Institute

Travel Plan launched

January 2008

Approx no. of staff included in travel plan

800

Approx no. of students included in travel plan

12,000

Key measures implemented

64 dedicated staff car share bays
Liftshare scheme
Cycle storage facilities
Intersite bus for students between Clacton and Colchester campuses
Dedicated staff Travel Plan group
Car park charges:
Staff £47.50 per annum
Senior staff £95 per annum
Students £10 per annum permit and £1.30 a day

New incentives in the pipeline

New 36 stand covered secure bike rack
Travel pack and passport for existing and new staff and students
Motor cycle training event

Contact

Jeff Hobson/Daren Shinnick - 01206 518615

Colchester Garrison

Contact

Di Waddington – 01206 815114