Activities

A few low cost changes can make it easier for people to consider walking for transport.

Maps and directions

Having maps and information readily available makes it easy for staff and visitors to find out the best routes for them to get to your workplace on foot.  

Have a look at your policies and see if you can make them more walking friendly.  For example:

Getting Started

A good place to start is by looking at all the travel associated with running your business and developing a plan to make your travel smarter and more cost effective. 

The New Zealand Transport Agency has a simple, clear explanation of what Workplace Travel Planning it is and how to do it, with handy templates you can adapt for your workplace - see NZTA Workplace Travel Planning  You can also contact your local Council for assistance. 

The Walk2Work Toolkit is a resource to help businesses encourage their employees to walk to work, thus reducing absenteeism, improving employee health, and increasing productivity.

Walking is the most accessible and easy form of exercise.  It doesn’t cost anything, no special equipment or training is needed, and people of all levels of fitness can walk.   

Congratulations to the Winners of the 2010 Golden Foot Awards!

and to all the finalists and participants who have demonstrated  fantastic programmes, facilities, projects and commitment that is making New Zealand a safer and exciting place for all walkers.

Read more about the categories here.

Entries for nominations close on 30^th June 2010. Anyone can nominate by filling in this nomination form.

Walk2Work on 10th March

was a fabulous success around the country!!

Read all about it in the media release.  You can see some of the photos from the events here.