Travel Advice News

Cyclescheme stats 2022

Please click here to view our 2022 Cyclescheme stat with information of the most used supplier and employee engagement.

30th March 2023

Walking challenge 2023 (13th to 17th) of March

Well done to everyone that participated in our walking challenge, 378,577 steps were logged by the 26 recorded participants. Walking is an excellent way of keeping fit and contributes immensely towards a strong and healthy mind. Walking also supports a “greener environment” so well done and thank you all participants for giving it a go. Those that have won in the prize draw have been contacted and we hope that you continue to carry on walking wherever possible.

The benefits of walking include:

28th March 2023

This week's Walking Challenge 2023 13th to 17th of March

Walking not the challenge for you but still want to participate? Let us know your chosen challenge and how successful you have been. We encourage all staff to participate and let us know how you have done so. It doesn’t matter how you have participated or if you measure success through distance, time or any other way, your name will be added to the list of participants and possible prize winners.

16th March 2023

Walking Challenge 2023 13th - 17th of March

To join us as we do our part for the environment.

7th March 2023

BUS FARE CAP

We have been advised by the Milton Keynes City Council that:"Arriva Milton Keynes are taking part in the fare cap . It applies to all single fares in the City".

Please click the link for more information. https://www.gov.uk/government/news/2-bus-fare-cap-to-be-extended-and-bus-services-protected-with-new-funding

21st February 2023

Walking to Work

There are many health benefits when you walk, not only good for the body; it's great for the mind as well! From the 13th to 17th of March we will be running a walking challenge more information will follow closer to the time. To stay connected and informed please join our travel-advice yammer group.

9th February 2023

'Subscription-based bike hire schemes on a roll'

An interesting article by BBC have a look.

30th January 2023

Electric Vehicle Charging Posts - Cardiff & Nottingham

We are pleased to announce that electric vehicle charging posts have been installed at the Cardiff and Nottingham offices. If you have an EV and wish to use these posts including the Walton Hall and Wellingborough posts, please join the EV Charging Scheme.

More information can be found on the different locations and tabs on the main Travel Advice homepage.

30th January 2023

E-bike Charging Lockers

There has now been e-bike charging lockers installed in the secure bike shed at Geoffrey Crowther with 3-pin plugs (see images below).

Anyone wishing to charge their e-bike batteries at the Walton Hall campus, please use these lockers.

We’d appreciate any feedback from anyone using these, please let us know by emailing travel-advice@open.ac.uk

27th January 2023

East Parking car park update

As of Wednesday 1st February East Parking car park at Walton Hall will not be available to Open University staff. The car park is being leased to Red Bull Racing whilst Red Bull construct a multi storey car park at Tilbrook. This agreement supports our University initiative to generate income.

The map below indicates the car park that will be closed, the other East parking areas will remain open. Any questions regarding the parking please contact Security on Ext 53666 Estates-Security@open.ac.uk

26th January 2023