Encouraging active travel
If you're hoping to improve the sustainable travel habits and health of your residents, here are some ideas that residents can be encouraged to try:
- Utilise the Cycle to Work Schemes offered by businesses near or within the new development. This allows employee residents to purchase a bike tax-free and pay monthly instalments which will come directly out of their paycheque for 12 months.
- Encourage walking meetings! Get the blood pumping, and endorphins going. Residents will notice an increase in motivation, concentration and a boost in attitudes. Try out some of the walks and cycle routes suggested by Explore Kent
Here are ideas that you as the developer could develop:
- Review the condition of the walkways and cycle routes on and adjacent to your site and provide and plan upgrades.
- Provide cycling and walking routes for residents.
- Set up guided walks and cycle rides for residents.
- Provide well-lit and conveniently located cycle parking, shelters or stands.
