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Saturday, November 21, 2009 4:31 PM

Published 10/28/2009 by Virgin Media


Cycle-to-work scheme gains support

A scheme to get more employees cycling to work has been launched by the Government.

More than 70 major public and private sector companies, including hospitals and local authorities, pledged to implement the new 'cycle to work guarantee' plan.

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Just 3% of people in Britain cycle to work – but with the right organisation and incentives this figure could reach 40%. Is the government doing enough, or is it ... - [10/28/2009 - Guardian.co.uk]

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...Lord Adonis said: "If proper facilities were more widely available, I believe far more people would cycle to work At present only 3% do so. We could double or treble that figure with proper bike storage and changing facilities and safe cycle routes - and that's my aim."
Cycle-to-work scheme gains support [Virgin Media - 10/28/2009]
"For employees, cycling is a great way to save money while getting fit. And for all of us, it will cut rush hour congestion and reduce carbon emissions."
Cycle-to-work scheme gains support [Virgin Media - 10/28/2009]
"We've seen that this approach can work. The number of GlaxoSmithKline employees cycling to work has tripled since they introduced the right facilities at their headquarters. I see no reason why the cycle to work guarantee can't spread this success widely."
Cycle-to-work scheme gains support [Virgin Media - 10/28/2009]

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