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Increasingly, organisations are looking to
improve transport options for their
employees. Changes in how staff travel to
and from work, and make journeys during the
working day, can save time and money for
both them and their employers. These
changes can also provide health, social and
environmental benefits for the community
at large.

One option that is rapidly becoming more
popular in London is cycling. The Mayor, Ken
Livingstone, said: 'Cycling is the fastest,
cheapest, most healthy and environmentally
friendly way to get around London. Bicycles
are an ideal form of transport for journeys
under three miles. The number of cyclists on
our roads [in London] has doubled since
2000 and we've already exceeded our cycling
targets five years ahead of schedule'.1
Between 2000 and 2005, cycling in London
has increased by 72 per cent.

There are a number of ways that employers
can encourage their employees to cycle.
These include installing high quality cycle
parking facilities and introducing a range
of supporting measures such as showers
and lockers.

Transport for London (TfL) has published
this guide to help organisations answer all
the practical questions that might arise
when providing cycle parking. It also
outlines the range of measures that will
maximise the return on its investment by
helping to make cycling to work a viable and
sustainable option.