Cycling can be a convenient mode of travel for people to work. Whilst the number of people choosing to cycle is likely to be small, the facilities needed are relatively inexpensive. Secure parking for the bicycle, a shower and clothes lockers are all that is needed.
In addition, employers can provide safe cycle access to their sites, and safe routes on the sites themselves - many workplaces have been designed with car and HGV access which could prove difficult for a cyclist.
Local authorities are providing more and more on and off-highway cycle facilities and cycles can be carried without charge on rail services in West Yorkshire. This means that people cycle from home to their nearest station, then travel by train, and cycle to work from their destination station.
People who cycle to work get valuable exercise, which also benefits the employer by having a healthier workforce, hopefully leading to reduced time off sick. Provision of pool bicycles for short journeys around the city as well as folding bikes are useful for those who cannot cycle to work.
We have developed a consultancy service for any company wanting to help more staff cycle to work. This includes training adult cyclists to cycle within the city centre. Please contact us if you would like more information.