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Increase the number of employees walking to and from work by X% over the next Y years

24.01.2011 to 24.01.2012 Description
This project outlines the approach you can take to increase the number of employees who regularly walk to and from work.
Milestones
To do's
  • Think about contacting existing walkers to become case studies

  • Understand what the perceived barriers to walking are

To do's
  • Use Event Posters to promote the WAG to those interested in walking.

  • Use refreshments and informal surroundings as incentives

  • Provide information about walking, routes, buddy scheme

  • Make sure exisitng walkers are included too - as adovcates to share their experiences.

  • Capture email contact details for all walkers/ potential walkers so you can set up regular email communication

To do's
  • Arrange a brainstorming session with existing walkers and key people to discuss possible incentives

  • Consider arranging a lunchtime walking group - guided 25-30 minutes walks that employees can take part in.

  • Consider arranging an inter department challenge - points awarded dependig on miles walked by members of that dept.

  • Use Event Posters to promote any walking related event or incentive.

  • Consider running a walking safety session.

To do's
  • Link to information on site and useful links to other organisations

  • Contact local walking groups/organisations

  • Approach the local council about developing a map of local walk way, or sponsoring one if it exists already.

To do's
  • Schedule quick survey every 6 months or so to understand potential increases in the number of walkers.

  • Approach any new walkers about becoming case studies to talk to others about their experience.

  • Monitor uptake of incentives that you undertake.

Speak to Your Tactran Travel Plan Officer

Talk to your local Travel Plan Officer who may be able to assist you with schemes and funding sources particular to your area.

Links to Organisations that Promote Walking

Within the Useful Links section you will find links to a number of walking related websites which offer lots of additional information and contacts.

Organisations such as:

Paths for All 

Paths to Health 

Living Streets 

Active Scotland

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