Travel Plans work because they are unique, evidence-based and tailored to the specific circumstances of an organisation or site. They lead to real benefits for the organisation, employees and broader community by developing sustainable and commonly agreed solutions.
Employee health
- Generate an average of 20 minutes more exercise each day per person.
- Staff less likely to take sick leave.
- Staff up to three times more productive.
- Contribute to improved workplace culture, morale and engagement.
- Improve work life balance and reduce time spent commuting.
Efficiency
- Improve reliability of staff arrival times.
- Improve reliability of deliveries.
- Reduce staff downtime spent travelling.
- Repurpose onsite car parking space.
- Provide better site access experience for employees, visitors and customers.
- Reduce local area traffic congestion.
Cost reduction
- Reduce costs associated with sick leave.
- Reduce parking costs.
- Reduce mileage claims.
- Improve staff recruitment and retention.
- Reduce travel costs for organisation.
Sustainability
- Encourage use of sustainable transport options.
- Improve your standing as an ‘employer of choice'.
- Improve company image – environmental, corporate and social responsibility.
- Build relationships among local community.
- Contribute towards Green Star building rating.
Site development
- Reduce development costs and potential to increase density of development (fewer parking spaces).
- Enhance attractiveness and marketability of site.
- Increase property and/or letting value.
- Easier pathway to development approval.
- Mitigate adverse traffic impacts of a development.
- Improve community perception of development.
Success stories
You can read more about how the University of Sydney successfully implemented a Travel Plan on University of Sydney - case study.
You can also read more on the Guide to Transport Impact Assessment.