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East Midlands Airport
Organisational challenge/context
East Midlands Airport has undergone a major expansion over the past decade, and growth projections for the future envisage increasing traffic over the next 20 years.
Intervention(s)
East Midlands Airport is committed to delivering a better transport infrastructure, with better bus services, car sharing schemes and facilities for cyclists.
Businesses have each received the iCommute business travel management resource pack ‘Keeping our roads moving’ which educates businesses on the benefits of effective travel management and planning and contains information on:
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Working away from the office
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Teleworking
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Travel to site
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Video conferencing and ICT
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Managing car parking
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Public transport
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Car clubs and car sharing
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Cycling and walking
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Individual travel plans
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Funding, taxation and incentives
Results/benefits
When combined with measures that change travel behaviour, these initiatives will:
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Increase business efficiency by improving services and reducing costs
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Help employees reduce their travel costs and improve their work/life balance
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Combat the effects of congestion and pollution on the environment