TPC resources

Useful websites for ideas, tool kits and best practice in travel planning

National Business Travel Network

ACTTravelwise

Department for Transport

Cycle to Work guarantee

Campaign for Better Transport

Sustrans

We have a number of resources to help you with your promotions.  Email or ring us with a list of what you would like.

Cycle promotion resources

Pulp Friction

Borrow Pulp Friction, our pedal powered smoothie maker  to add a fun element,  with a healthy message,  to any of your workplace or community events! 

We lend you the kit, (it is straight forward to set up and operate – full instructions provided) all you need to do is buy the fruit, juice and cups and have fun developing your Pulp Friction operating skills!

 Route maps

  • Garrison and Bodicea routes
  • Cycle Colchester – routes into the town centre
  • Town Centre routes
  • Greenstead and Salary Brook routes
  • Lexden route

Other leaflets

  • Share the Space
  • Belles on Bikes – Sustrans publication aimed at getting more women cycling
  • Cyclescheme’ Tax-free bikes for work – HMRC salary sacrifice scheme
  • Steer Clear of Cycle Theft – Home office security tips for cyclists
  • Colchester Cycle Champions gentle led rids and refresher training
  • Bikeability for kids – Cycling proficiency for the 21st century

Walking leaflets

  • North Colchester walking map
  • East Colchester walking map
  • NCBP Legs 11 Lunchtime Walks (coming soon, watch this space!)

 Bus leaflets

  • Travel Plan Club public transport discounts
  • Travel Plan Club public transport discounts promotional poster
  • When’s the next bus? Live bus times direct to your smart phone

Train leaflets

  • Travel Plan Club public transport discounts
  • Getting to Colchester station guide
  • Cycling to Colchester station
  • Getting the bus to Colchester station

Smarter Driving leaflets

  • Save fuel, save money – Energy saving Trust guide to efficient motoring

Healthy Living

Leaflets

  • Let’s get active
  • Put your heart into walking – guide to help you get walking more

Anglian Community Enterprise (ACE)

We work closely with ACE who work with the community encouraging and supporting people to adopt a healthier way of life.  As much of people’s time is spent at work, workplaces can play an important role in encouraging healthier lifestyles and there are business benefits in increased productivity and reduced sickness levels.

ACE offer free workplace champion programmes to train a member of staff to lead on wellbeing matters. They also support businesses to promote: 

  • weight management
  • healthier eating
  • stopping smoking
  • increasing physical activity
  • managing stress
  • alcohol consumption

 Find out more from Helena Fahie ACE workplace health coordinator