A Joint Initiative by WIN-WIN For Environment and Economy - Mobility Management for Companies Content & Design: New Environment Support Mobility Management for Companies „New Environment Support” Robert THALER Federal Ministry for Agriculture and Forestry, Environment and Water Management Head of Department V/5 Traffic, Mobility, Human Settlement and Noise …

A Joint Initiative by WIN-WIN For Environment and Economy - Mobility Management for Companies Content & Design: New Environment Support Mobility Management for Companies The increase of the traffic volume is a steadily growing burden both for companies and the environment. Although technical progress led to a reduction of some pollutants the negative impacts on climate and quality of life are still very high. Many companies face increasing traffic problems:  Costumers cannot find a parking space.  Costly company land is used for parking cars.  Employees arrive at work late and in a state of stress.  Delivery transport is impeded and delivery times cannot always be kept to.  Residents protest against the increasing traffic load.  New company sites and relocations require measures in transport and logistics. New approaches for a sustainable and environmentally mobility are required. Management of staff travel choices at company level offers the chance to force a more environmentally friendly mobility and to use potentials of transport rationalisation. Traffic Chaos leads to Problems for Companies and the Environment

A Joint Initiative by WIN-WIN For Environment and Economy - Mobility Management for Companies Content & Design: New Environment Support Mobility Management for Companies  Measures in the field of company-related mobility management allow optimisations of sites and buildings so that company land as well as vehicles can be used more efficiently. Environmentally more sound technologies can be applied on the vehicle fleet and transportation can be rationalised.  A higher usage of environmentally friendly means of transport (walking, cycling, public transport) leaves more free parking facilities to customers. Employees reach their workplace with less stress and accidents and are therefore fitter and more efficient at their job.  By applying a successful mobility management companies can improve their image as environment-conscious and forward-looking business.  Finally a more environmentally sound mobility of companies makes an important contribution to the reduction of greenhouse gases and to the fulfilment of international agreements (“goal of the Kyoto protocol”). Mobility Management for Companies leads to Benefits for Companies, their Employees and the Environment

A Joint Initiative by WIN-WIN For Environment and Economy - Mobility Management for Companies Content & Design: New Environment Support Mobility Management for Companies Based on a common initiative by the Federal Ministry for Agriculture and Forestry, Environment and Water Management (BMLFUW) and the Austrian Chamber of Commerce (WKÖ) the model project “Soft Mobility-Partnership“ was launched. In the course of this two year project, the Federal Ministry for Agriculture and Forestry, Environment and Water Management (BMLFUW), together with the Federal Office for the Environment (UBA Gmbh), the AVL List GmbH (research company, Graz), Tulln State Hospital and the Medienhaus Vorarlberg (newspaper publisher) applied the instruments of “managing staff travel choices at company level” successfully. The Federal Ministry supported the selected model establishments with expertise and funding. Model Project “Soft Mobility-Partnership“ Model Companies striking New Paths AVL List GmbHLKH TullnVN MedienhausUBA GmbHBMLFUW

A Joint Initiative by WIN-WIN For Environment and Economy - Mobility Management for Companies Content & Design: New Environment Support Mobility Management for Companies In the selected model companies and establishments a great number of measures were implemented. They resulted in  cost savings both for the company and its employees.  rationalisation of transport and optimisations concerning company logistics and the vehicle fleet.  a reduction of the share of those driving to work by up to 15% (!).  an increase of the share of those using public transport for going to work.  an essential increase of the share of those cycling to work.  a clear reduction in CO 2 by up to 30% (!).  an improvement of the company image.  a very positive assessment by the company staff.  an increased awareness of employees and the company management regarding environmental and transport problems. Pilot Projects guide a New Way

A Joint Initiative by WIN-WIN For Environment and Economy - Mobility Management for Companies Content & Design: New Environment Support Mobility Management for Companies ... management of staff travel choices at company level is a very useful instrument for achieving environmental goals - such as a reduction in CO 2 emissions - and economic goals - such as the rationalisation of transport - in the field of company transport.  … it is possible to achieve a high degree of acceptance and support for the measures and distinct changes of transport behaviour on the part of employees and company.  … the co-operation and support of management and staff representatives, active involvement of employees and co-operation with local authorities and transport undertakings are essential preconditions of success. Pilot Projects showed that...

A Joint Initiative by WIN-WIN For Environment and Economy - Mobility Management for Companies Content & Design: New Environment Support Mobility Management for Companies  The pilot projects supported in the course of the model project “Soft Mobility- Partnership“ have been a great success both for the companies and the environment.  In view of the positive outcome of the pilot project “Soft Mobility-Partnership“, mobility management for companies can be recommended for more widespread use in Austria.  The Federal Ministry for Agriculture and Forestry, Environment and Water Management (BMLFUW) and the Austrian Chamber of Commerce (WKÖ), together with WIFI Austria (Austrian Chamber of Commerce's Institute of Business Promotion) and Kommunalkredit Austria AG (special-purpose bank) have therefore launched a focused initiative with the aim of promoting mobility management for companies more widely. This new support focus is part of the environmental promotion programme of the Federal Government. Mobility Management for Companies - New Environment Support

A Joint Initiative by WIN-WIN For Environment and Economy - Mobility Management for Companies Content & Design: New Environment Support Mobility Management for Companies  Information folder and handbook on “Management of Staff Travel Choices at Company Level”  Application forms for the new promotion focus “Transportation Measures at Company Level” of the environmental promotion programme of the Federal Government.  Assistance when handing in the application forms  Guidance for setting up a transportation-/mobility concept at company level  First consultation free of charge with detailed information regarding mobility management for companies, the new promotion focus as well as preconditions and proceeding for your support application Internet platform ( Service Offer for Your Company

A Joint Initiative by WIN-WIN For Environment and Economy - Mobility Management for Companies Content & Design: New Environment Support Mobility Management for Companies Information on the new promotion focus “mobility management for companies” are found at: and Further Information The handbook on “Management of Staff Travel Choices at Company Level” is free of charge and can be ordered at the Federal Ministry for Agriculture and Forestry, Environment and Water Management (BMLFUW), the Austrian Chamber of Commerce (WKÖ) and WIFI Austria.

A Joint Initiative by WIN-WIN For Environment and Economy - Mobility Management for Companies Content & Design: New Environment Support Mobility Management for Companies Internet Platform: The internet platform offers you f.i. possibilities to  discuss your opinion/experiences with others (discussion forums).  post your own articles in the field of “mobility management for companies”.  order all information material on-line.  inform yourself about various arrangements and publish tips on arrangements.  get additional information via topic-related links and add further links.

A Joint Initiative by WIN-WIN For Environment and Economy - Mobility Management for Companies Content & Design: New Environment Support Mobility Management for Companies Target group: All physical persons and legal entities, especially:  Companies carrying out profit activities, though not restricted to the Gewerbeordnung (Trade, Commerce and Industry Regulation Act)  Confessional institutions and non-profit associations  Institutions of public authorities in the field of market-determined activities  Energy supply companies and transport companies  Event managers new promotion focus “Transportation Measures at Company Level”

A Joint Initiative by WIN-WIN For Environment and Economy - Mobility Management for Companies Content & Design: New Environment Support Mobility Management for Companies Objects to be supported:  CO 2 -related changes of transportation systems and vehicle fleets  Investment measures at company level to promote public transport as well as pedestrian and bicycle traffic  Mobility services and mobility consultation, traffic information systems and logistic systems  Transportation-/mobility concepts provided that the measure applied to be supported can be derived from the specific concept, maximum however up to the extent of 50% of the support basis  Additional expenses (software etc.) up to the extent of 20% of the support basis new promotion focus “Transportation Measures at Company Level”

A Joint Initiative by WIN-WIN For Environment and Economy - Mobility Management for Companies Content & Design: New Environment Support Mobility Management for Companies Standard support rate:  ”De-minimis” – projects: max. 30% of the total environment-related investment costs  Projects over “De-minimis”: max. 30% of the environment-related extra investment costs (plus possible fees), though max. 30% of the total environment-related investment costs New Promotion Focus: “Transportation Measures at Company Level”

A Joint Initiative by WIN-WIN For Environment and Economy - Mobility Management for Companies Content & Design: New Environment Support Mobility Management for Companies Prerequisites for support:  The application has to be handed in at the Kommunalkredit Austria AG before project start.  The total environment-related investment costs have to amount at least ,- Euro.  A transportation-/mobility concept including the measures to be supported has to be presented. The mobility concept should cover four modules (employees, logistics, vehicle fleet, work trips). In justified cases the focus can be laid on two of the modules. When working on the concept the handbook on “Management of Staff Travel Choices at Company Level” published by the Federal Ministry for Agriculture and Forestry, Environment and Water Management (BMLFUW) and the Austrian Chamber of Commerce (WKÖ) should be used as checklist and guideline.  The sustainability of investment measures to promote public transport has to be ensured (f.i. by lectures).  In the case that changes of the vehicle fleet, that is not property of the support applicant, are conducted, appropriate contracts have to safeguard the permanent ecological success. New Promotion Focus: “Transportation Measures at Company Level”

A Joint Initiative by WIN-WIN For Environment and Economy - Mobility Management for Companies Content & Design: New Environment Support Mobility Management for Companies Problem analyses, development of aims and measures and the related investments for implementation should be imbedded in a transportation-/mobility concept. Besides being a prerequisite for support such a concept is useful for solving problems, realising synergy effects and using potentials of transport rationalisation! The handbook on “Management of Staff Travel Choices at Company Level – Experiences of the Model Project Soft Mobility-Partnership” published by the Federal Ministry for Agriculture and Forestry, Environment and Water Management (BMLFUW) and the Austrian Chamber of Commerce (WKÖ) includes a checklist and a range of concrete tips that provide a good basis for the work on a transportation-/mobility concept. An example for a company-related transportation-/mobility concept can be ordered at Kommunalkredit Austria AG and WIFI Austria. This example can be used as guideline for the elaboration of a concept. The transportation-/mobility concept should be set up by the company itself. It is, however, recommended to consult qualified experts with experiences in mobility management for companies. An Important Step towards Support: „Company-Related transportation-/mobility concept”

A Joint Initiative by WIN-WIN For Environment and Economy - Mobility Management for Companies Content & Design: New Environment Support Mobility Management for Companies The mobility concept should cover four modules (fields of action):  Module „Employees and Costumers“  Module „Logistics“,  Module „Vehicle fleet“,  Module „Work trips“ In justified cases the focus can be laid on two of the modules. One focus for small and medium-sized businesses with only a few employees could be f.i. changeovers of the vehicle fleet or optimisation in the field of logistics. Companies with a small vehicle fleet but many employees or costumers might concentrate f.i. on environmentally sound mobility of those going to work, shopping, and doing work trips. Another possibility is to optimise delivery logistics. Large concerns on the other hand will develop all four fields of action. Thereby potentials for rationalisation can be used. What has to be Considered when Setting up a Transportation-/Mobility Concept? (Part 1)

A Joint Initiative by WIN-WIN For Environment and Economy - Mobility Management for Companies Content & Design: New Environment Support Mobility Management for Companies When working on a transportation-/mobility concept the following steps should be followed:  1. ANALYSES Description of the problem, evaluation of the potentials for the environmental benefit and transport rationalisation.  2. PLANNING Description of the aims, the fields of actions and the prioritised modules; description of a strategy for solution and the measures planned.  3. IMPLEMENTATION Description of the necessary investments; the schedule for financing and implementing; description of the steps of evaluation.  4. TECHNICAL FACTSHEET (to be completed in addition to the concept) Description of the environmental benefit, etc. What has to be Considered when Setting up a Transportation-/Mobility Concept? (Part 2)

A Joint Initiative by WIN-WIN For Environment and Economy - Mobility Management for Companies Content & Design: New Environment Support Mobility Management for Companies  Provision of a more attractive infrastructure for cyclists and pedestrians  Improvement of public transport infrastructure  Traffic information systems and logistic systems, optimisation of delivery and distribution  CO 2 - related changeovers of transport systems and vehicle fleets  Promotions of car pools and car sharing, parking space management  Optimisation of work trips (f.i. telematics, company bikes, etc.)  Mobility services and mobility consultation, information campaigns Explanatory Examples for the Measures to be developed within the Concept:

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