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Kent Highway Services
Kent County Council
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Kent ME14 1XX

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Cycling to work

Many businesses suffer from the same problem; too many employees travelling to work by car. The problems include:

  • congestion around the site
  • too few parking spaces
  • parking problems moved on to local residents
  • high cost of travel and parking for employer and employee
  • employees delayed and stressed by traffic jams

Encouraging employees to cycle to work can help solve these problems. And it can bring significant benefits for businesses, such as:

  • reducing pressure on parking on and around your site
  • saving costs associated with parking provision for employees
  • reducing congestion around your site at peak times
  • contributing to a heathier, less stressed, more productive workforce
  • improving your business's image in the community

Cycling Public transport

For many commuters, the distance to work is too far to cycle. However, it may be possible for them to mix cycling and public transport.

We are working with transport providers to give cyclists better facilities and easier access to public transport. And we are seeing an increasing number of cycle lockers, cycle access ramps and cycle parking.

Travel plans

Cycling will not be suitable for all employees, but it can play a significant role in a company Travel Plan.

We can help you set up and promote a Travel Plan. For more information go to Travel Plans.

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