Policy Green Travel Plan

Repeat the staff survey to review the level of single user car journeys, use of public transport and other active travel options in our daily commute

Review the availability of public transport alternatives and work with service providers to explore the feasibility of new or altered routes and timetables that would better meet the needs of our staff, Members and visitors

Promote cycle-purchase scheme managed through Payroll to current staff and new starters

Review the uptake of pedal assist electric bicycles by staff and explore incentives to increase their popularity

Review the level of use of our bicycle parking and equipment storage facilities and consider whether further changes are appropriate to encourage cycling.

Liaise with DCC and EDDC’s Countryside and Streetscene teams on the development and promotion of new safe cycling and walking routes around East Devon

Identify staff who live within 2 miles of their usual place of work and review whether their commute is a single user car journey

Review the availability (and uptake if available) of an ultra-low emission vehicle for hire from Blackdown House.

Explore the feasibility and desirability of introducing parking restrictions or charging for car parking at Blackdown House.

Review the Council’s white fleet and consider whether suitable alternatives are available.

Encourage contractors to adopt sustainable approaches including an expectation of green travel consideration and low-emission vehicles in tendering processes