Travel Plan Durack Institute of Technology Geraldton Campuses 2

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2 Travel Plan Durack Institute of Technology Geraldton Campuses 2 Table of Contents 1 Introduction Organisational Profile Towards active, sustainable transport Developing this plan 4 2 Campus access and travel Campus accessibility Student and staff travel Barriers and opportunities 9 3 Strategies for change Targeting change Strategies and actions 10 4 Implementation, monitoring & review Implementing the plan Resourcing Monitoring and Review 14 5 Endorsement of Plan 23

3 Travel Plan Durack Institute of Technology Geraldton Campuses 3 1 Introduction 1.1 Organisational Profile Durack Institute of Technology is a statutory authority established under the Vocational Education and Training Act. The Institute is the major vocational education and training provider for the Midwest and Gascoyne regions of Western Australia. Through its campuses at Carnarvon, Exmouth, Geraldton and Wiluna, Durack delivers training in a range of fields including automotive, metal fabrication, electrical, building and construction trades, personal services, hospitality, health and community services, business and finance and information technology. The Institute is committed to promoting sustainability in its operations. To date this effort has covered energy and water conservation and waste reduction and recycling measures. The Institute also promotes health and wellbeing through on-campus activities for students and staff. The Institute aims to extend these initiatives to transport encouraging active, sustainable travel to its Geraldton campuses. 1.2 Towards active, sustainable transport In Western Australia most personal trips, including travel to places of education and work, are primarily made by car. Our high level of car use comes at an economic, social and environmental cost including congestion, pollution and physical inactivity. In our towns and cities, many car trips could instead be undertaken using alternatives, like walking, cycling, public transport or telecommunications (e.g. phone or web conferencing or teleworking). For Durack Institute, transport is important in allowing students to participate in training and staff to work at our campuses and to deliver services. By enabling greater use of active, sustainable travel options Durack aims to: Promote health and wellbeing of students and staff through increased physical activity Reduce our environmental impact (through reduced car use) and set a positive example of sustainability in our community Retain campus amenity and avoid the need for additional car parking Make optimal use of financial resources (by reducing fleet vehicle use and air travel).

4 Travel Plan Durack Institute of Technology Geraldton Campuses Developing this plan Travel plans are a way for organisations to manage the travel they generate. Workplace travel plans have been used in Australia, New Zealand, the United Kingdom and elsewhere to reduce car dependence and encourage staff and clients to use travel alternatives more. The State Government s TravelSmart Workplace program supports organisations to develop and implement travel plans for their workplaces. Durack Institute participated in the TravelSmart Workplace program to develop this plan, guided by staff on its TravelSmart Management Group and assisted by the City of Greater Geraldton. Steps to develop this plan included: An assessment of campus accessibility, facilities and policies (e.g. walk and cycle paths to campus, bicycle parking facilities) to identify opportunities for and barriers to using active, sustainable travel A survey of students and staff (in September 2011) to understand current travel to the campuses Student focus groups, staff workshops and meetings with senior management (in November 2012) as well as liaison with external stakeholders, i.e. City of Greater Geraldton and Department of Transport-Midwest Regional Office, to identify issues and possible actions Consideration of possible actions with regard to costs, benefits, whether they have been used elsewhere and support available to develop a feasible package of actions.

5 Travel Plan Durack Institute of Technology Geraldton Campuses 5 2 Campus access and travel 2.1 Campus accessibility The Geraldton Campus is located at the corner of Fitzgerald St and John Willcock Link in central Geraldton. The 8.75ha campus includes the Institute s main administration offices, library, cafe and teaching blocks. There are about 200 staff (head count of 275 including part time and sessional staff) and 2,400 full time equivalent students (varies with enrolments and teaching patterns) at the campus. Parking is provided on campus for 352 private cars, 17 fleet vehicles and 20 motorcycles and motorised scooters. Additional car parking bays are available at an overflow car park close to the campus. Car parking is free of charge to users. There are no plans to charge for parking, however the Institute seeks to maintain the current number of bays in the medium term so that open space and campus amenity is not compromised. The 301 bus route runs close to the campus with the nearest stops on Cutler St and Fitzgerald St. Four services run daily on weekdays between the town centre and West End. Route 501 runs near the campus with stops on McAleer Drive, Mahomets Flats; five services run each weekday. The suitability of public transport for staff and students is limited by infrequent and late starting services. Shared (walk and cycle) paths and on-road cycle lanes run by the campus. These form part of an extensive network through much of urban Geraldton. Freight traffic on John Willcock Link may be a hazard for people walking or cycling to/from southern suburbs. Bicycle parking is provided at the campus, though the racks used are not preferred (limited support for bicycle) and most are not in secure or sheltered locations. No storage facilities are provided for skateboards or scooters. Shower, change facilities and personal lockers are provided in C Block. Proposed capital works are an opportunity to enhance bicycle parking and access on the campus. The Batavia Coast Maritime Institute (BCMI) is located at Separation Point, about 1km west of the main campus. The Institute is co-located with the Department of Fisheries Abrolhos Islands Research Institute. The BCMI includes offices, teaching areas, laboratories and an aquaculture facility to support teaching and research activities. At the site the Institute delivers courses in aquaculture, environmental and laboratory sciences, sustainability and maritime skills (e.g. marine vessel handling and safety). There are about 20 staff and a variable student population at the site. Car parking at the BCMI includes 33 bays. Bus route 301

6 Travel Plan Durack Institute of Technology Geraldton Campuses 6 runs within 500m of the site and route 501 runs within 1km of the site though services are limited (see above). The site is connected to the wider walk and cycle network including shared paths along the coast and adjacent John Willcock Link. A bicycle parking rack is provided and there are shower, change and personal locker facilities available. The following maps show the location of the campuses and public transport and cycle and walk routes. Map 1: Public transport access

7 Travel Plan Durack Institute of Technology Geraldton Campuses 7 Map 2: Cycle and walk access Across both campuses tele and web conferencing is available. There is a video conferencing facility at the Geraldton campus. No policy is in place to support staff teleworking, though lecturing staff can undertake work at home under their terms of engagement. In 2012 the Institute encouraged student and staff to walk or ride to campus through the Why Not Wednesday campaign 1, however uptake was low. 1 The City of Greater Geraldton runs the Why Not Wednesday campaign to promote walking, cycling and public transport use in the community. A number of local cafes offer a free drinks to participants on Wednesdays and another reward after 10 active trips are completed recorded using a card provided by the City to people who register online. Durack Institute offered a free hot drink at the campus canteen each Wednesday for students and staff who participated.

8 Travel Plan Durack Institute of Technology Geraldton Campuses Student and staff travel To find out how students and staff travel to their campus a survey was undertaken in September Some 142 students and 77 employees completed the survey, representing a small proportion of the student and staff populations but providing an indication of travel patterns. Solo car trips were the predominant mode of travel for students and staff to both campuses (58% of all trips captured by the survey). Reasons given for driving included the availability of a car and licence, not having alternatives, convenience and the need to have a car to make trips during or before or after the work day. Many people carpool to campus (28% of all trips) this includes students without a licence or a car getting a lift and employees who drive a family member to/from childcare, school or work. Few trips were made by bus, bicycle or wholly on foot (11% of all trips). Table 1 summarises mode of travel by campus and group. Table 1: Trips by mode (%) Campus/group Car solo Carpool Motorbike/ motor scooter Bus, bicycle or walk Worked at home BCMI students BCMI staff Geraldton students Geraldton staff Combined As well as mode of travel the survey asked people their home suburb so that trip distances could be estimated. 2 The average trip distance was 22km, though this includes ten people commuting over 50km (from places such as Dongara, Kalbarri and Northampton). Most people live closer with three quarters of survey respondents within 10km of campus and about half (49%) within 5km, as shown in the table below. Table 2: Trips by distance (%) Campus/group Within 2km Within 5km Within 10km Over 10km BCMI students BCMI staff Geraldton students Geraldton staff Combined Distance was estimated the shortest road route between the suburb midpoint and the relevant campus using Google Maps.

9 Travel Plan Durack Institute of Technology Geraldton Campuses 9 The survey results also show that: For many people, the mode of travel that people choose, varies across the week (which may be due to family commitments, sports training, appointments outside work) Many students do not attend campus every day of the week Most students arrive at campus between 8-10am and most finish between 2-4pm Most staff arrive on campus 8-9am and finish work pm 2.3 Barriers and opportunities The access audit, travel survey and consultation with staff and students raise a number of barriers to and opportunities for greater use of active, sustainable travel options. These are summarised in Table 2. The survey data and anecdotes from local residents indicate that the car is used for almost all travel however 40 per cent of students and staff surveyed lived within 2km of their campus. Public transport is limited however walk and cycle routes connect the campuses with residential areas. Free car parking is a barrier as it supports driving, though this is common across the town centre. Community attitudes and norms about local travel appear the primary barriers, with relatively short trip distances and good cycle routes providing an opportunity. Table 3: Active, sustainable travel barriers and opportunities Campus Barriers Opportunities BCMI Free car parking (29) Limited bus services Limited amenities nearby Cycle routes Showers, lockers provided Bicycle parking (8) Geraldton (Fitzgerald St) Free car parking (389) Limited bus services Bike parking not secure and racks do not support bike frames Tele and video conferencing facilities Showers, lockers, change rooms provided Bicycle parking (57) Cycle access (including cycle lane on Fitzgerald St) Amenities on campus (e.g. canteen) Cross-campus No telework policy TravelSmart intranet page Active Travel Tuesday and Why Not Wednesday promotion

10 Travel Plan Durack Institute of Technology Geraldton Campuses 10 3 Strategies for change 3.1 Targeting change A travel plan is a plan for changing how people travel to a place. For Durack Institute, the goal is more staff and students using active, sustainable ways to travel to and from campus more often. Achieving this shift relies on people making some changes in their travel choices where they can, by the means they can. Many factors may affect people s travel choices such as where they live, their family and other commitments, awareness and skills to use travel options as well as campus facilities and community norms. Greater use of alternatives to driving alone will be supported by an integrated package of actions covering the levers that the Institute has to encourage use of travel alternatives. By implementing this plan Durack Institute aims to achieve these targets by December 2014: Increase the share of student and staff trips by walking, cycling and bus (combined) to over 15% Increase the number of staff teleworking and using teleconferencing (including video and web) in place of trips to/from campus Ensure facilities are in place on both campuses to support safe storage of bicycles, scooters and skateboards, enable cycling and carpooling for local business trips. 3.2 Strategies and actions Four strategies to achieve these goals and targets are described below, in brief they are to: 1. Engage students and staff in using active, sustainable travel 2. Enhance campus facilities and policies to support active, sustainable travel 3. Advocate improvements to transport infrastructure and services 4. Build organisational support. Under each strategy a number of actions are identified, these are detailed in Table 3. Strategy 1: Engage students and staff in using active, sustainable travel The car is the predominant way by which students and staff travel to campus (and driving appears to be the norm for all trips in the local community). However many people travel short distances and so there is significant potential for walking or cycling instead. There is also opportunity for carpooling and using

11 Travel Plan Durack Institute of Technology Geraldton Campuses 11 telecommunications more. A key challenge is to normalise the use of travel alternatives and engage people in trying them. Building awareness and social acceptance of TravelSmart ways to get to campus is important if people are to change some trips. The campuses have a turnover of students and staff the start of study or work is a change moment when people can be encouraged to use active, sustainable options. Practical information on travel options can be provided, for example a map showing cycle and bus routes near the campuses. Students and staff can be encouraged to use travel alternatives through campus media (such as the website and Facebook) and activities, such as cycling and walking challenges. The Institute can work in with others promoting healthy activity in the community, such as the City of Greater Geraldton s cycling events and the Go Gero program. Strategy 2: Enhance campus facilities and policies to support active, sustainable travel Facilities provided on campus and corporate policies can affect the travel options open to staff and students. This includes bicycle parking and shower and change facilities. The proposed capital works at the Geraldton (Fitzgerald St) campus is an opportunity to improve facilities. The number of bicycle parking spaces at the campus meets guidelines for quantity however the racks do not adequately support bicycle frames, many are exposed to the weather and most are away from passive surveillance. Locating quality racks in sheltered, visible locations on campus is a practical way to promote cycling. Stakeholder consultation also raised the need for storage for foot scooters and skateboards that some students use to get to campus. Other facilities to support use of travel alternatives are pool bicycles for local business trips by staff and teleconferencing facilities (such as enabling web and teleconferencing for all relevant staff). To support carpooling a system for staff and students interested in carpooling to connect can be established. Policies around teleworking, flexibility in work start and finish times and even incentives for staff actively commuting to campus can help.

12 Travel Plan Durack Institute of Technology Geraldton Campuses 12 Strategy 3: Advocate improvements to transport infrastructure and services The transport infrastructure and services around the campuses affect how people can travel there. The Institute does not control what happens beyond its campuses however it can work with responsible authorities to seek improvements to benefit students, staff and the wider community. Public transport services are infrequent and would not suit working hours or class timetables for many. More frequent services could make this a better option and the amenity of the nearest stops could be enhanced (i.e. a shelter to provide seating and protection from sun and rain). Walk and cycle access could be enhanced also, including shade along paths near the main campus (e.g. through street tree planting) and extending the cycle network (staff mentioned safety concerns cycling on routes used by heavy traffic e.g. roads to Mt Tarcoola and Strathalbyn). Partnering with the Public Transport Authority and City of Greater Geraldton could support a better active, sustainable travel network in time. Strategy 4: Build organisational support The travel plan seeks change in facilities, policies, practices and awareness at the Geraldton campuses to encourage change in the travel behaviours of students and staff. Building support within the organisation is important to sustain the TravelSmart effort as part of the Institute s broader sustainability and health and wellbeing initiatives. Staff involvement, monitoring and evaluating change and reporting to management will help make support for active, sustainable travel a part of how the Institute does things. Consideration will be given to extending the initiative, such as addressing air travel (a source of carbon emissions and a financial cost to the organisation) and involving other campuses.

13 Travel Plan Durack Institute of Technology Geraldton Campuses 13 4 Implementation, monitoring & review 4.1 Implementing the plan A TravelSmart Management Group is one of the Institute s sustainability committees. This group will continue with representation from Institute staff, the City of Greater Geraldton and Department of Transport to guide implementation of the travel plan and contribute to its review. The Manager Capital Works will coordinate implementation and will be assisted by the Physical Officer and other staff members. The plan identifies strategies and actions to achieve change. Detailed planning will be needed to work out specifics. Students and staff will be involved in detailed planning and putting actions into effect this will help build ownership of the travel plan and make it relevant to the needs of the campus community. There is scope for innovation through many of the actions, for example staff and students working on designing and delivering a campaign to promote cycling or establishing a carpool scheme or fabricating scooter and skateboard storage. This will contribute to skill development amongst students and progress the Institute s adoption of education for sustainability (under the national Sustainability Policy and Action Plan for the VET sector). A timetable for implementation is provided in Table 6.

14 Travel Plan Durack Institute of Technology Geraldton Campuses Resourcing Table 4: Initiative, Budget and Timing Initiative Timing Budget Active Travel Tuesday and Why Not Wednesday 2013 onwards $1, per annum Coffee, Tea and Juices (refer to Action 1.4) Purchase of Bicycles for staff use (refer to Action 2.2) 2013 $3, per annum + $500 per annum for servicing and upkeep Other Travel Smart initiatives (printing, events, prizes, design costs) 2013 onwards $500 per annum After the initial outlay of funding for the purchase of bicycles the Travel Plan will require recurrent funding of $2,000 to support the various initiatives. Improvements to cycling and storage facilities will be incorporated into the Capital Works budgets. 4.3 Monitoring and Review Documenting implementation of the plan and evaluating its effects is important to guide ongoing efforts to manage travel to our campuses. Monitoring and evaluation of travel plan activities will involve: Recording the number of staff and students participating in any activities including on-campus walking or cycling challenges and information or training sessions, and collecting feedback on their experiences An annual student and staff travel survey (in or around September each year) using the same core questions as used for the baseline survey, results will be compared with previous surveys and the travel plan targets A count of the number of bicycles parking on campus each quarter (during lunchtime on a teaching day) to assess trends in cycling and facility use Reviewing access audit findings to assess any changes in facilities, practices and policies concerning active, sustainable travel options at the campuses. The TravelSmart Management Group will check progress with implementation. A report of progress and key monitoring findings will be provided to the Durack s Executive each year through the AIMS Committee Key Performance indicators.

15 Travel Plan Durack Institute of Technology Geraldton Campuses 15 A comprehensive review will be undertaken by December 2014, involving the TravelSmart Management Group, to consider: The degree to which the goal and targets of the plan were met The effectiveness of the actions implemented and potential to continue them or use additional actions The adequacy of organisational support for implementation How the initiative could be extended, including other campuses and business travel.

16 Travel Plan Durack Institute of Technology Geraldton Campuses 16 Table 5: Action Table Strategy/action Justification Key tasks Responsibility Timing Cost (2013, 2014) Strategy 1 - Engage students and staff in using active, sustainable travel Action 1.1 Produce and promote TravelSmart maps showing cycle, walk and public transport access to the campuses Show cycle, walk and bus routes that people can use to access their campus to aid journey planning Liaise with Department of Transport to have maps prepared Print and make available at student orientation, staff inductions and online Physical Officer / Manager Capital Works Produce by January 2013 Promotion ongoing Design cost to be covered by Department of Transport Printing costs internal, small print run Action 1.2 Profile students and staff using TravelSmart options in campus media Action 1.3 Encourage students and staff participation in walking and cycling events (Bike Week in March, National Ride to Work Day and walking challenge in October) Normalise active and sustainable travel to campus by profiling campus champions Use the events to encourage walking and cycling to campus and build a supportive culture through team participation Identify students and staff who use travel alternatives and are willing to be profiled Write article based on their commute and arrange photograph Liaise with internal Communications for inclusion in appropriate media (Pay Day Paper, Facebook) Check event dates each year Liaise with City of Greater Geraldton about local promotion Promote through internal media Organise on-campus activity where possible e.g. Ride to campus during Bike Week or on National Ride to Work Day Register with Department of Transport (Bike Week and October walking challenge), Bicycle Network (Ride to Work Day) Physical Officer / Marketing Coordinator Physical Officer / Travel Smart Management Group Ongoing March and October each year Staff time only Catering for breakfast or morning tea activities Small spot prizes for participants

17 Travel Plan Durack Institute of Technology Geraldton Campuses 17 Strategy/action Justification Key tasks Responsibility Timing Cost (2013, 2014) Action 1.4 Run Active Travel Tuesday and Why Not Wednesday promotion to encourage students and staff to use travel alternatives Action 1.5 Offer cycle training for interested students and staff Action 1.6 Offer staff training in using web conferencing facilities Promotion and incentive scheme to encourage people to try using an alternative at least once or twice per week Build confidence and skills for safe cycling Some people have not ridden recently or have concerns about cycling on local roads, training can help them overcome these barriers Many staff have access to web conferencing but use is limited, training can enable greater use Enrol students during enrolment periods Generate and issue the Active Travel Tuesday Cards Assist students to register in Why Not Wednesday through the City of Greater Geraldton Continue to promote the program to students and staff. Partner with Go Gero or seek funding for cycle training workshops Organise training workshops including coach and insurance Promote to recruit participants Encourage participants to organise peer groups to try cycling to campus Evaluate if participants start or increase cycle commuting IS team to trial video conferencing systems. Training to be provided to staff Evaluate to see if there is an increase in the use of web conferencing Strategy 2 - Enhance campus facilities and policies to support active, sustainable travel Action 2.1 Improve bicycle parking at both campuses (including shelter, security) Current facilities at Geraldton main campus lack security and shelter Capital works project is an opportunity to enhance facilities Determine facilities needed e.g. bicycle rails in high profile location/s at Geraldton, shelter at BCMI Include specs in capital works project Provide signage to increase legibility Consider shared bicycle pump at Geraldton campus Physical Officer Travel Smart Management Group IS Team / Travel Smart Management Group Manager Capital Works Prepare cards in January of each year. Attend enrolments in January and July. Wellness Day - September Semester 2, Tenders to be specified and released. Facilities to be installed in 2014/2015 Refund Me-n-U Cafe cost of drink/food for people claiming incentive up to $1,000 per annum funding through the AIM Committee Costs of cycling coach and participant insurance Staff time only Purchase of web cameras and set up of meeting rooms Costs to be included in Capital Works budget for new C Block facility. Improvements to BCMI and southern Geraldton campus facilities to be determined.

18 Travel Plan Durack Institute of Technology Geraldton Campuses 18 Strategy/action Justification Key tasks Responsibility Timing Cost (2013, 2014) Action 2.2 Trial pool bicycles for staff use Action 2.3 Provide scooter and skate storage at both campuses Action 2.4 Establish a carpool register Many business trips are local and many staff live close to campus pool bicycles can give people a chance to try cycling A number of students skate or scoot to campus but no secure parking is provided Enable students and staff interested in carpooling to connect Strategy 3 - Advocate improvements to transport infrastructure and services Action 3.1 Support more frequent bus services to improve public transport near campuses Current services are infrequent and timing limits attractiveness to students and staff Consider insurance issues and develop guidelines for pool bicycle use Purchase pool bicycles for trial, including electric bicycle/s Make pool bicycles available for staff use and promote internally Evaluate including level of use and staff feedback Work with students to determine requirements Integrate with new bicycle parking improvements (refer to Action 2.1) Review options for a carpool register for commute and business trips Develop or buy program or use existing technology Develop guidelines for use and promotional campaign Make available online, promote Evaluate use and possible improvements Link to Active Travel Tuesday and Why Not Wednesday, to provide an incentive to participants Liaise with Public Transport Authority Physical Officer / Manager Capital Works Manager Capital Works Physical Officer Physical Officer / Manager Capital Works Term Tenders to be specified and released. Facilities to be installed in 2014/2015 Semester Ongoing Purchasing Costs $3,000 plus $500 for servicing and upkeep Costs to be included in Capital Works budget for new C Block facility. Improvements to BCMI and southern Geraldton campus facilities to be determined. Staff time only Staff time only

19 Travel Plan Durack Institute of Technology Geraldton Campuses 19 Strategy/action Justification Key tasks Responsibility Timing Cost (2013, 2014) Action 3.2 Support improvements to the local cycle network Need for improved cycle routes raised in staff consultation, could be a safety issue Liaise with the City of Greater Geraldton Seek feedback from students and staff on issues (routes/specific locations) affecting their access to campus Physical Officer / Manager Capital Works Ongoing Staff time only Strategy 4 - Build organisational support Action 4.1 Include transport measures in the Institute s sustainability strategy Stepping up Sustainability The Institute s sustainability effort encompasses energy, water and waste, through this travel plan transport is added The strategy will be an overarching guide for sustainability measures and key strategies in this plan should be included Ensure Travel Smart actions are including in the overarching Sustainability Strategy Stepping up Sustainability Link the Stepping up Sustainability actions to the Travel Smart Working Group KPI s and report twice per year through the AIMS Committee to the Durack s Corporate Executive. Physical Officer / Manager Capital Works/ Manager Physical Semester Staff time only Action 4.2 Collect and analyse data on business travel and use to estimate transport footprint This travel plan draws on a survey of staff and student travel, primarily commute trips which are part of the Institute s carbon footprint along with business trips by fleet vehicle and airplane Considering business trips can inform strategies to manage these impacts Check data available for fleet vehicles including ability to distinguish between commute, private and business use Check data available for business air travel Estimate transport carbon footprint using commute and business travel Develop a report for distribution to all staff. Physical Officer / Manager Capital Works Semester Staff time only

20 Travel Plan Durack Institute of Technology Geraldton Campuses 20 Strategy/action Justification Key tasks Responsibility Timing Cost (2013, 2014) Action 4.3 Recognise student and staff efforts in promoting active, sustainable travel Action 4.4 Encourage a staff member or student to become a Go Gero champion Action 4.5 Monitor travel plan activities and outcomes Action 4.6 Report to AIMS Committee and Corporate Executive on travel plan implementation and survey results Use existing mechanisms to recognise and reward people making a difference, such as through the Quality Awards The Go Gero program seeks champions to role model and promote healthy activity and nutrition in the community having a champion at Durack can raise the profile of active travel Learn from the travel plan effort and provide the basis for extending and improving it Keep AIMS Committee and Corporate Executive informed of progress Identify champions (individual or group) and nominate them for an appropriate award Promote in internal media (Pay Day Paper, Facebook) Identify potential champions and encourage them to register Promote in internal media (Pay Day Paper, Facebook) Record the number of staff and students participating in any activities, and collect feedback Run a student and staff travel survey in or around September each year and compare with previous surveys and travel plan targets Count the number of bicycles parking on campus each quarter Review access audit findings to assess any changes in facilities, practices and policies Prepare report based on monitoring data Present to AIMS Committee and Corporate Executive TravelSmart Management Group / Physical Officer / Marketing Coordinator TravelSmart Management Group / Physical Officer / Marketing Coordinator Activity organiser (for activity participation) Physical Officer (for survey, bike count and access audit) Manager Capital Works / Travel Smart Management Group Ongoing (aim for at least one nomination a year) By July 2013 Ongoing (for activities) Survey (each September) Bike count (quarterly) Access audit review (annual) Annually Staff time only Staff time only Staff time only TravelSmart Workplace survey tool to be used, Department of Transport will undertake data analysis Staff time only

21 Travel Plan Durack Institute of Technology Geraldton Campuses 21 Table 6: Implementation schedule Action in brief Jan-Mar Apr-Jun Jul-Sep Oct-Dec Jan-Mar Apr-Jun Jul-Sep Oct-Dec Produce and promote TravelSmart maps 1.2 Profile students and staff in campus media 1.3 Encourage participation in walking and cycling events 1.4 Run Active Travel Tuesday and Why Not Wednesday promotion 1.5 Offer cycle training 1.6 Offer staff training in web conferencing 2.1 Improve bicycle parking on campus 2.2 Trial pool bicycles for staff use 2.3 Provide scooter and skate storage 2.4 Establish a carpool register 3.1 Support more frequent bus services 3.2 Support improvements to cycle network 4.1 Include Travel Smart in sustainability strategy 4.2 Collect and analyse data on business travel 4.3 Recognise student and staff efforts 4.4 Encourage a Go Gero

22 Travel Plan Durack Institute of Technology Geraldton Campuses 22 champion 4.5 Monitor travel plan activities and outcomes 4.6 Report to AIMS Committee and Corporate Executive

23 Travel Plan Durack Institute of Technology Geraldton Campuses 23 5 Endorsement of Plan Travel Smart Management Group Craig Jerrard, Chairperson AIMS Committee Murray Smith, Chairperson Corporate Executive Bert Beevers, Managing Director

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