I want to develop a travel plan, where do I start?

It depends on the size of your workplace. For small workplaces (defined for the purposes of TravelWise as one with less than 50 people) we will be developing a Self Managed process that could help plan and deliver a travel plan.
A pilot study is currently being undertaken with the Sustainable Business Network (SBN) to assess the needs of small businesses and to consider the potential for small workplaces to self manage the travel plan process.

What is a travel plan?

A travel plan provides solutions to transport issues within each workplace, and a process with which to make them happen. It is an opportunity to increase travel choice for the journey to work and to more effectively manage business travel and freight.

What are some of the solutions or initiatives I can deliver to our workplace?

Typical travel planning activities and actions are:

		Car parking management
		Secure cycle facilities
		Showers and lockers for walkers, joggers and cyclists
		Communication and promotion (e.g. passenger transport clinics)
		Carpooling
		Incentives
		Fleet bikes and bus passes for business travel
		Flexible working arrangements
		Staff subsidies for passenger transport

Is a travel plan right for my workplace?

A travel plan is right for any workplace because it can

		Reduce the number of vehicles going to your workplace
		Increase accessibility through more travel options
		Save on car parking
		Improve staff productivity
		Deliver benefits to staff
		Provide community and environmental benefits
		Improve company image

How do I know my workplace needs a travel plan?

There are many issues each workplace faces when dealing with transport. If one of the problems below applies to your workplace, there’s the opportunity to be the first to develop a travel plan and lead by example:

		Not enough car parking
		Parking is expensive
		Spending time stuck in traffic rather than working
		Visitors and customers have difficulties finding your site
		Parking overflows onto neighborhood streets
		Environmental issues

What is the cost of implementing a travel plan?

It depends on the initiatives you plan for and implement.

Many workplaces manage the travel planning process using existing staff members. However, in some circumstances an organization may choose to bring in external personnel. Outsourcing project management expertise to develop a travel plan can cost between $20,000 and $50,000. Some organizations have budgeted for external consultants to manage the travel plan for particular TravelWise phases where time and management are critical.

What is the time commitment involved?

It depends on the scale of your travel plan. There is a time commitment involved with each TravelWise milestone.
The research and planning phases usually require 10 – 15hrs a week from the travel plan project manager. The research phase requires a significant amount of time to gather information about the existing facilities in your workplace, survey the travel behavior of your staff, and to plan the initiatives you identified as necessary to achieving travel behavior change.

What type of support is available to workplaces?

An ARTA workplace travel plan coordinator will be on hand for advice on whether your travel plan is in line with TravelWise criteria.

Funding for travel plans and other initiatives that focus on changing travel behavior is available from Land Transport NZ to approved organizations (e.g. district and city councils).

What are some quick wins that can be implemented?

While you are starting up your travel plan, you could consider purchasing:

		Umbrellas for staff traveling to and from short distance meetings
		Towels for walkers, joggers and cyclists
		Pedometers
		Public transport tickets for business related meetings and so on.

How can I join the TravelWise programme?

You can complete the expressions of interest form here.

Who else is on the TravelWise programme?

Click here for the list of TravelWise clients

How can I convince senior management in my workplace to join TravelWise?

The cost benefit calculator is a template you can use to present your case to management or relevant personnel within your workplace.

What are the benefits of joining TravelWise?

Listed below are just some of the benefits of joining the programme. Click here for more benefits

		Dedicated ARTA Workplace Travel Co-ordinator
		Advisory support from ARTA
		Support from your local TLA
		Self managed travel plan for small businesses
		Access to online tools for free
		Access to resources for free
		TravelWise branding
		Reduce your workplaces greenhouse gas emissions and air pollution
		Less staff absenteeism
		Solve parking problems
		All TravelWise resources are available to clients for FREE

How do I get access to public transport tickets?

Please contact MAXX on (09) 366 6400 or on www.maxx.co.nz www.maxx.co.nz.

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