Travel Plan Guide
Gloucestershire County Council's Travel Plan Guide for Developers
Reviewed July 2011
This guide is intended to support developers and consultants when preparing travel plans to be submitted as part of the planning process. It can also be used by organisations who wish to draw up a Travel Plan to facilitate more efficient and sustainable working practices (Voluntary Travel Plan).
Please note: this document is for guidance purposes only; submitted Travel Plans will be assessed on an individual basis by the Local Authority, however by following the guidance it is likely that you will minimise the need for revisions to be made to the Travel Plan.
Travel plans have proven benefits, they can save companies money and improve the health of their employees and they can also solve problems like lack of parking or poor accessibility.
Download a copy of the 
Travel Plan Guidance [857kb]
5 good reasons to develop a travel plan
1. Cost savings for your business
Effective management of your organisation's travel will reduce costs associated with business journeys like staff expenses, car park charges and fleet management costs, saving your organisation money and time.
2. A more attractive employer
Providing and encouraging travel options will help improve staff retention and recruitment by making your organisation even more employee focused, positively supporting your staff needs which enhance employee satisfaction and productivity.
By promoting greater travel choices, you'll enhance your core business prospects by giving employees, visitors and customers more ways of reaching you. It will also help alleviate car parking pressures at your site.
3. Achieve carbon reduction
Enhance your environmental credentials by being part of the solution that will make a local and global difference, reducing carbon emissions by encouraging more sustainable travel options.
4. A healthier, more productive workplace
Promoting active travel options like walking and cycling will improve the motivation, health and fitness of your employees; this improves productivity and reduces sickness absence.
5. Be an employer of choice
Demonstrating your commitment to corporate social responsibility, you'll build a better reputation with staff, key stakeholders and your local community.
