The lights in the bike shed near Mulberry Bear have been updated with LED lights which are brighter to make the area safer, they are also more economical .We are hoping to roll this project out over the rest of the campus.
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:
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.
To join us as we do our part for the environment.
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
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.
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.
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
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