Posts Tagged: sustainable travel

We’re officially a Cycle Friendly Employer!

The Cycle Friendly Employer scheme, run by Cycling UK, is a framework for employers to promote and enable cycling at their workplace. Earlier this year we have achieved the Gold Award! Following an audit at the end of last year,

We’re officially a Cycle Friendly Employer!

The Cycle Friendly Employer scheme, run by Cycling UK, is a framework for employers to promote and enable cycling at their workplace. Earlier this year we have achieved the Gold Award! Following an audit at the end of last year,

Cycle to Work scheme, Bike Doctor & future improvement plans

The University’s Cycle to Work Scheme will open for applications from next Tuesday, April 1, providing employees with an opportunity to save money on the purchase of a new bike. As part of our commitment to encouraging and facilitating sustainable

Cycle to Work scheme, Bike Doctor & future improvement plans

The University’s Cycle to Work Scheme will open for applications from next Tuesday, April 1, providing employees with an opportunity to save money on the purchase of a new bike. As part of our commitment to encouraging and facilitating sustainable

Bike maintenance workshop a wheel success

On Tuesday February 11, University students and staff took place in a free bicycle maintenance workshop as part of Go Green Week 2014. Cycle mechanics from the National Cycling Academy in Whitefield came onto campus to pass on invaluable skills

Bike maintenance workshop a wheel success

On Tuesday February 11, University students and staff took place in a free bicycle maintenance workshop as part of Go Green Week 2014. Cycle mechanics from the National Cycling Academy in Whitefield came onto campus to pass on invaluable skills

University achieves a First in green league table

The University of Salford has shot up the annual People and Planet Green League Table of universities thanks to a series of initiatives which have seen students and colleagues pitch in to reduce their environmental impact. Salford moved from 51st

University achieves a First in green league table

The University of Salford has shot up the annual People and Planet Green League Table of universities thanks to a series of initiatives which have seen students and colleagues pitch in to reduce their environmental impact. Salford moved from 51st

New Secure Cycle Facilities Installed

Two 40-space secure cycle facilities have been installed at Cockcroft and Clifford Whitworth buildings. The facilities are the latest part of the University’s Travel Plan strategy, which is aimed at encouraging and facilitating sustainable travel. Andy Binder, Travel & Transport

New Secure Cycle Facilities Installed

Two 40-space secure cycle facilities have been installed at Cockcroft and Clifford Whitworth buildings. The facilities are the latest part of the University’s Travel Plan strategy, which is aimed at encouraging and facilitating sustainable travel. Andy Binder, Travel & Transport

New cycle storage facility at Maxwell

A new 48-space cycle storage facility has recently been installed in Maxwell Well to provide additional cycle storage for the Maxwell Building. The facility, which can be used by employees and students, provides covered cycle parking with easy access to

New cycle storage facility at Maxwell

A new 48-space cycle storage facility has recently been installed in Maxwell Well to provide additional cycle storage for the Maxwell Building. The facility, which can be used by employees and students, provides covered cycle parking with easy access to

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Welcome Week 2012 Round Up

Well, Welcome Week is over for another year and we on the Sustainability Team can finally breathe! Thank you to everyone who came and visited Bec, Andy, Teo and myself at our sustainability stand at the Welcome Expo. I hope

Smoothie Maker

Welcome Week 2012 Round Up

Well, Welcome Week is over for another year and we on the Sustainability Team can finally breathe! Thank you to everyone who came and visited Bec, Andy, Teo and myself at our sustainability stand at the Welcome Expo. I hope

Explore your travel options for 2012/13

As the start of the new academic year draws nearer, many colleagues and students will be interested in planning how they are going to travel to the University over the next 12 months. To assist colleagues in planning their travel

Explore your travel options for 2012/13

As the start of the new academic year draws nearer, many colleagues and students will be interested in planning how they are going to travel to the University over the next 12 months. To assist colleagues in planning their travel

Free bike check-up on campus for Bike Week 2012

This weekend marks the beginning of Bike Week 2012, a national event to encourage everyday cycling, and the University is celebrating with a number of cycling related activities on Friday, 15 June. A Bike Doctor will be located outside Maxwell

Free bike check-up on campus for Bike Week 2012

This weekend marks the beginning of Bike Week 2012, a national event to encourage everyday cycling, and the University is celebrating with a number of cycling related activities on Friday, 15 June. A Bike Doctor will be located outside Maxwell

Cycle to Work Scheme is back for the summer!

Due to popular demand and to coincide with national Bike Week 2012, a short summer application window for the University’s Cycle to Work Scheme will be open from Monday 11 June to Friday 22 June. As part of our commitment

Cycle to Work Scheme is back for the summer!

Due to popular demand and to coincide with national Bike Week 2012, a short summer application window for the University’s Cycle to Work Scheme will be open from Monday 11 June to Friday 22 June. As part of our commitment