Northamptonshire’s major employers are being urged to take part in an online survey to determine what measures need to be in place to support staff returning to work on foot or by bicycle.
The Department for Transport has asked the County Council to lead work to restart the local transport network as the COVID-19 lockdown is eased and the economy is restarted. In order to do so, the county council is seeking rapid replies for an online survey which ends at midnight on Thursday, May 28.
The Government guidelines continue to encourage residents to remain in their homes and avoid unnecessary travel if possible. However, the amount of travel across the county is expected to increase as lockdown restrictions are eased and many employees return to work.
Managing the social distancing requirements will mean that the capacity of bus services will be much reduced. In order to accommodate those passengers who will be unable to use bus services, Northamptonshire County Council is now engaging with major businesses and major employers to see which measures can be put in place to support the return to work, and are seeking to encourage walking and cycling wherever feasible.
Information provided on the County Council survey site states: “As well as implementing some of the improvement measures we already have planned for walking and cycling including a new e-bike loan scheme being introduced in 2020, we will also be looking at temporarily making more space available for cyclists and pedestrians, where this is feasible.”
The survey results will help the county council to identify challenges and develop solutions. A quick response is required to allow the shaping of early plans and ideas.
To take part in the Business Travel Behaviour Survey Post-COVID19 click here.