University of Sunderland - Travel Plan Final 200510-1

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University of Sunderland Travel Plan Update Measure 11: Public Transport Impact Difficulty Responsibility Timescale 5.2.12 Measure 12 – Cycling and Walking 2007/08 Expectation The University implemented a salary sacrifice scheme for staff to purchase bicycles effective from the 2007/08 academic year. The University also organised cycling promotional events during Bike Week k in June 2006 and 2007. The University planned to promote this event into the future future. Progress to 2009/10 /10 and moving forward to 2012/13 The Cycle to Work Scheme was opened to University staff in 2007 and 2008 2008. In December 2007, 29 staff joined the scheme and in October 20 2008, 08, 8 staff joined the scheme. The University is currently reviewing the cycle to work scheme ooptions ptions and supplier provision. It is expected that the Cycle to Work Scheme will re open in 2010 and there is the potential for the scheme to remain open for st staff all year round. The University did promote Bike Week in 2008 but not 2009. The University will promote Bike Week in 2010. The University has also produced walking route maps for both the City and St Peter’s campuses which can be accessed via the University website 40 has also produced walking route maps for both the City and St Peter’s campuses . As previously discussed, the University is currently in the process of an extensive redevelopment programme, which aims to create a more pedestrian friendly environment at both the City and St Peter’s Campuses. It is expected that the improvements to pedestrian routes at the campuses will continue to encourage walking. Measure 12: Cycling and Walking Summary Target Groups Impact Difficulty Responsibility Timescale High Medium Travel Plan Coordinator, Facilities Continued revision of Campus Bus provision and discounted public transport tickets for staff. New City Centre Shuttle expecte expected to be implemented by June 2011. Ongoing programme. Table 5.15 – Measure 12: Cycling and Walking Discounted cycles and equipment with interest free loan loan. Bike Week to be promoted in 2010 and on an annual basis. . Improvement for pedestrians through the campus re-developments. developments. All staff Low Low Travel Plan Coordinator, Facilities Cycle to work scheme to be reopened in 2010. Bike Week to be promoted in 2010. Ongoing programme. 40 http://services.sunderland.ac.uk/Universitysport/playsport/physicalactivitywellness/lunchtimeshortwalks/walkingmaps/ tp://services.sunderland.ac.uk/Universitysport/playsport/physicalactivitywellness/lunchtimeshortwalks/walkingmaps/ 5087709/University of Sunderland - Travel Plan Final 200510.docx 135
University of Sunderland Travel Plan Update 5.2.13 Measure 13 – Travel Plan Management 2007/08 Expectation In 2007/08, the University established two groups responsible for the development and implementation of the travel plan up to 2010. These groups were the Strategic Travel Group and the Travel Focus Group. . Both groups were to be represented with staff to en ensure good communication and were expected to meet on a regular periodic basis. The Strategic Travel Group was expected to take decisions with financial implications and was expected to report back to the University Senior Management Team. The group was ex expected to undertake the following tasks: • Develop and deliver a strategic travel plan; • Identify KPI’s; • Ensure that a regular travel to work survey was undertaken for staff, students and visitors visitors; • Ensure that partners and the local community are engaged in the development of the travel plan; • Advise on best practice and sustainable travel initiatives; • Annually review the travel plan; • Identify and progress funding opportunities for developing sustainable travel; • Guide and support the Travel Focus Group; and • Represent the views and objectives of the travel group within the University and wider community The Travel Focus Group was expected to gather sustainable travel champions to organise travel plan initiatives and liaise with partners. The group was expected to undertake some of the following tasks: • Develop and deliver a programme of delivery to raise awareness of sustainable travel; • Recommend sustainable travel initiatives to the Strategic Travel Group; • Assist in the co-ordination ordination of travel to work surveys for staff, students and visitors; • Promote sustainable travel initiatives to staff, students and visitors • Co-ordinate ordinate activities with partners as a contribution to the wider University community; • Promote equality ity and diversity initiatives as part of travel planning agenda’s; and • Promote health and well being initiatives as part of travel planning agenda’s Progress to 2009/10 /10 and moving forward to 2012/13 In 2009, a new Sustainable Travel Environment Action (EAG) Group was established to oversee the development of the University Travel Plan. The new group essentially replaces and combines the functions of the Strategic Travel Group and the Travel Focus Group Group. The new group is intended to develop the existing travel plan and to work towards achieving the travel plan targets and aim to agree a calendar of events per academic year. In order to establish the Sustainable Travel EAG, membership has been sought from areas across the University. The group therefore consists of the following: • Chair – Assistant Director of Facilities Facilities; • Secretary – Vicki Allman: Facilities Facilities; 5087709/University of Sunderland - Travel Plan Final 200510.docx 136
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