Create a workplace travel plan

Many people live close enough to walk or cycle to work, but without the right encouragement, they find it hard. In the UK, poor mental health costs employers an estimated £42-45 billion each year – but a workplace travel plan can help employees to be more active, in turn improving mental health, relieving stress, and boosting productivity.

According to the Sustrans Walking And Cycling Index, 50% of adults want to walk and cycle more, compared to just 15% of us who say we want to drive more frequently. Employers can help their staff travel better, feel better, and work better by following the practical steps in Surrey's Smarter Travel Toolkit. Active Surrey is supporting employers to create workplace travel plans which can boost well-being and cut air pollution using the Smarter Travel Toolkit. Employee wellbeing isn’t just a perk, it’s central to staff retention, workplace culture, and long-term productivity. Workplace travel plans based around active travel can benefit your business and employees by: