Covers:
Fares
Food transport
Passengers
Transport
Transport infrastructure
Transport planning
Transport services
Source: NHS North Somerset
Date of publication: July 2009
Publication type: News story
In a nutshell: NHS North Somerset is developing a new PCT-wide travel plan, which aims to link in to the principles set out by the NHS Good Corporate Citizenship Programme.
Length of publication: Webpage
Acknowledgement: Energy Saving Trust
Source: Energy Saving Trust
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Date of publication: April 2009
Publication type: News story
In a nutshell: Tower Hamlets Borough Council is to teach all of its fleet drivers “eco-driving” techniques to help the Borough cut its carbon emissions. Drivers will be taught techniques such as avoiding sudden acceleration and braking to improve fuel efficiency.
Length of publication: 1 webpage
Source: NHS Confederation
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Date of publication: April 2009
Publication type: Best practice
In a nutshell: Sets out the prinicples for fair and sustainable car parking, with some good practice examples of Trusts improving their transport strategies- e.g. working to improve public transport arrangements, while ensuring parking is available, and charges are fair, for those who need to travel to hospital by car.
Length of publication: 32 page pdf document
Acknowledgement: Health Management Specialist Library
Sustainability Horizon Scanning 