Case Study CPIT
Christchurch Polytechnic trials a travel plan to reduce costs
Christchurch Polytechnic Institute of Technology (CPIT) is the largest vocational and technical training institution in the South Island. It is located a few minutes south of the Christchurch city centre. CPIT offers a wide range of courses to people of all ages; from hobby and interest courses offered to local community groups through to technician, bachelor degree and graduate programmes.
Under a pilot scheme run with Environment Canterbury, CPIT is trialing a Business Travel Plan. The Plan seeks to lower the costs and mitigate the environmental impacts of CPIT travel.
Cycle-friendly initiatives
CPIT has implemented the following cycle-friendly initiatives:
- Secure bicycle parking for students and staff
- Showers and changing facilities
- Produced a brochure showing the location of cycle parking, showers and bus stops
- Instituted car-free days to encourage staff and students to get on their bikes.
CPIT's city location means that car parking is neither free nor plentiful, so it makes sense to cycle, walk or take public transport.
Facilities Management staff also use bikes to get around the CPIT site.
The Business Travel Plan is paying off. A travel survey showed an 8% reduction in car trips between March 2003 and March 2003, with increases in the numbers of cyclists and walkers.
Updated | 23 Mar 2007.
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