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Wellcome Trust
Organisational challenge/context
In 2002, senior managers at the Trust hoped that its new expansion would be a clear example to its staff, the local community and those whom it funds that it is committed to minimising its environmental impact where possible.
Reducing traffic congestion and achieving carbon reductions are enhanced through the travel plan. The Wellcome Trust Genome Campus agreed targets for its travel plan under a planning agreement with Cambridgeshire County Council.
Sustainable travel intervention(s)
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The Genome Campus buses are a huge contribution to the continued success of the Travel Plan. The buses continue to be the most popular initiative with over a quarter of the workforce taking the buses daily
Car sharing continues to be a popular initiative on Campus, however creating awareness of the scheme to staff is crucial to its success. Liftshare attend the site on an annual basis to raise the profile of the scheme to staff
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Cycling has continued to be in vogue at the Genome Campus. Measures include a bike buddies scheme and cycle maps being available on site
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Motorcycling raised its profile during the National Motorcycle Week when a Ride 2 Work Day was held
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Campus Green Day raises the profile of the project and to inform/remind Campus staff of the initiatives that are available and to encourage their continued usage
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Travel information is provided on site at the main reception and via the staff intranet pages. Public transport and cycle guides are also made available and the Trust has developed its own travel leaflet.
Results/benefits
Primary benefits:
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Reduction in single occupancy car use from 70% in 2003 to 49% in 2009
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Shuttle bus usage up from 17% in 2004 to 28% in 2008
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Annual increase in all staff car sharing shows consistent annualised growth above 3%
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Improved site accessibility for staff, clients and visitors
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Bus services operate around employee shift patterns thereby maximising productivity.
Secondary benefits:
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The Car sharing scheme reduces the sites carbon emissions
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Improved recruitment from the local area and reduced absenteeism
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Increase in health and wellbeing of staff.