Benefits to Individuals

Changing the way you travel to work could benefit you in more ways than you expect. Getting out of your car and walking, cycling, or using public transport or alternatively sharing your car, could save you money and time, as well as improving your quality of life.

Money
Sharing your car journey halves your petrol and running costs, and walking and cycling can be very cheap, and can also save you money on gym membership!

Not being able to find a suitable match for car sharing is often a problem. An Area Travel Plan’s car-share scheme will help you identify whether there is someone making a similar journey as you, with whom you could share.

Time
Congestion on the A14 and at the Milton Road junction currently causes delays for Cambridge Science Park employees on their journey to work. The Area Travel Plan (ATP) aims to reduce congestion by introducing measures tailored to meet the needs of the employees.

ATP initiatives may include the introduction of bus shuttle services to the rail station and bus lanes to reduce bus journey times.

If you live close to the Cambridge Science Park you may find that it is actually quicker to walk or cycle to work than to use your car as you do not end up sitting in traffic jams.

Health and Fitness
Walking and cycling are excellent forms of exercise that can help you to stay fit and healthy.