1. West Midlands TRAVELWISE www.acttravelwise.org www.travelwisewestmids.org.uk Rough Guide to Travel Planning

2. The Aim of Today’s Workshop To strengthen your portfolio on Travel Planning Not make you an expert, but to provide: Background to the subject Reference material Suggest how to approach the topic

3. Morning Timetable 9.15Welcome 9.20Ice breaker session How much do you already know? What is the size of the problem, can we find a way to a solution 9.40Re-thinking commuting, What is a Travel Plan? How can it be used in the workplace 10.00Why do we need a survey 10.20How do I start? Producing a plan of action 10.40Time out for refreshments 10.55Marketing, raising awareness & maintaining momentum 11.30Cycle to work scheme - Cyclescheme 11.45Plugged in Places Project – Jane Holmes, Cenex 12.00Where to get help – TravelWise website & other information 12.30Have all your questions been answered? 12.45Lunch

4. Where to get help Samaritans 08457 90 90 90 Alcoholics Anonymous 0845 769 7555

5. Where to get help Local Authority Advisors West Midlands TravelWise www.travelwisewestmids.org.uk ACTTravelWise www.acttravelwise.org Energy Savings Trust www.energysavings trust.org.uk NBTN – National Business Travel Network www.nbtn.org.uk

6. Summing up: Travel Plans Travel Plans are: A Business Management Tool Beneficial to a business, to its staff, to its neighbours and to the environment An essential part of modern development

7. Summing up: Travel Plans A small shift in behaviour = big benefits -They improve access, moral, & health -Reduce development constraints -Plus point for environmental certification

8. Good Luck