Business Travel in Knowsley

For example, more staff cycling, walking or taking the bus means less pressure on limited car parking space.  Regular walkers and cyclists are much less likely to take time off sick than people who don't exercise, and certain initiatives (Cycle to Work, pool bikes and pool cars) have the potential to save money for the employer, the employee or both.

There are now two dedicated Business Travel Advisors, one based in Knowsley Chamber of Commerce and one in Knowsley Council, who can help members realise the benefits of sustainable travel through:

• A FREE staff travel survey and postcode plot to find out what would help your employees make greener travel choices
• Help with designing and putting in place your Travel Plan - schemes already working for Knowsley businesses include car sharing, Cycle to Work, discounted travel passes, pool cars and pool bikes
• Workplace events to get the message across to your staff - we'll come along to your event or help you with one that's all about travel
• Promotional materials, information and incentives - we can help with posters and  leaflets, cycle maps, newsletters, competition prizes, free bike checks and more
• Personal travel planning for your staff
• Reducing the need to travel through flexible workstyles, home-working or teleconferencing
• Advice on fuel efficiency and low-carbon vehicle alternatives
• Free Cycle training and bike maintenance courses
• Signposting to other  sources of support and/or funding - like Merseytravel's Employers Network (grants of up to £10K are available for larger employers or groups or smaller companies) and Knowsley Chamber's Environment Network
• Help with recruitment of unemployed people - one to one innovative transport solutions including financial support

Kirkby-based companies should contact Patience Jones on 0151 477 1357 or e-mail patience.jones@knowsleychamber.org.uk. Companies based elsewhere in Knowsley should contact Joanne Spencer on 0151 443 2239 or e-mail joanne.spencer@knowsley.gov.uk.