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The Active Travel Team supports businesses across Leicester that recognise the health, environmental and financial benefits of helping staff make more journeys by walking, cycling and public transport.

Whether you’re looking to improve employee wellbeing, reduce parking pressures or support your sustainability goals, we can help.

Explore the initiatives below to see how your business could benefit.

Supporting local businesses

Businesses can access a range of initiatives designed to support active and sustainable travel. These include staff engagement activities, funding opportunities and practical resources to help make walking, cycling and public transport easier and more appealing.

a person repairing a bike for the Hinckley and Bosworth Legacy Grants submissionsSustainable grants for businessesLeicester City Council offer two grants to help local businesses encourage their staff and visitors to travel more sustainably.
BetterPoints for businessesBetterPoints helps businesses reward their staff for making healthier, more sustainable travel choices to improve their wellbeing and reduce their impact on the environment.
Journey Planner for businessesThe Choose How You Move Journey Planner helps your staff and visitors plan sustainable trips to and from your office
Active Travel RoadshowThe Active Travel team work closely with businesses to interact directly with staff in their workplaces to discuss options for making their journeys to work more sustainable.
eBike Loan SchemeAdd a new employee benefit at no extra cost - find out how your staff can borrow an eBike for up to seven months, absolutely free of charge
Cycling initiatives for businessesLeicester City Council provide a number of cycling initiatives to help businesses encourage their staff to travel more sustainably and learn new skills...
General information for businessesIf your organisation is serious about promoting sustainable travel to your staff, customers and visitors, we’re here to help! Whether you’re looking for ideas, practical resources or the chance to...
Public TransportLeicester has an outstanding public transport infrastructure providing a wide range of sustainable travel options for commuters and visitors alike.