170 likes | 303 Views
Travel Planning at Sky Samira Ahmed Head of Transport Strategy. The Transport Plan. Why does Sky need a travel plan? To comply with GLA and TfL targets related to H1 planning permission To effectively manage restricted parking
E N D
Travel Planning at SkySamira AhmedHead of Transport Strategy 1
The Transport Plan Why does Sky need a travel plan? • To comply with GLA and TfL targets related to H1 planning permission • To effectively manage restricted parking • To respond to staff needs to recruit and retain best employees possible • To reinforce Sky’s green credentials
Transport Strategy OverviewMain issues Why? Legal requirement related to planning application for Harlequin 1 building to reduce the number of car parking spaces on site by 536 by 2016 What are the main issues? • Increased occupancy of Campus leading to increased demand for parking • Many staff live far away and/ or work on shifts making the alternatives unviable Strategy To facilitate voluntary behaviour change for Sky people who can most easily change behaviour, so that those who have no alternatives can travel to work by car
Progress against Targets - Changing Modal Split The chart demonstrates the changing mode of travel to Osterley. Main highlights; Decreasing car usage, increase in Rail travel and Walking
CyclingInfrastructure (1) Secure cycle parking has been installed at a number of locations
Cycling – till end Nov 09 Counts of parked bikes in Osterley are now showing numbers regularly in excess of 200.
The Cycle Centre • The Cycle Centre was opened in September 2008, and is operated by WiZZBiKE, a local bike retailer. The cycle centre provides: • Free bike maintenance and repairs for Sky cyclists • Sales of bikes, parts and accessories • Advice
These tables show the growth in car sharing at Osterley, Dunfermline and Livingston sites. Both Budi teams and members of car share. Car sharing – growth till end Nov 09
Car ShareInfrastructure Car sharers get access to Reserved parking 2 Barrier controlled car parks for car sharers. Badge displays are monitored by security
Public TransportPromotion Transport for London have run promotional roadshows at Osterley to encourage the use of public transport.
IdeasMoving forward • Car clubs • Smart car spaces • Parking rationing system • Pool bikes • Electric vehicles – cars and bikes • Introducing a car free loyalty scheme
Harlequin 1 • A high-tech building employing 800 people from our Osterley campus. • Harlequin 1 - sustainable landmark broadcast facility • The new building will provide studios, technical, and operational space for people in Broadcast Operations, Sky Sports, and Broadcast Technology. • Post-production and technical spaces are in the centre with office space wrapped around the building to allow everyone access to natural daylight, fresh air and great views across all floors. • It's set to completely change both the way our people work and the scope of content we deliver.