Travel plans

Active travel for shorter journeys or as part of a longer journey is better for the environment than driving and helps people to reach the NHS recommended 150 minutes of exercise each week, supporting better physical and mental health. For information about how you can travel in a more active and sustainable way, please visit the way to go Suffolk website.

A travel plan is a document that seeks to promote greener modes of transport, and reduce dependence on the car. Travel plans contain a package of measures to raise awareness about low-cost options and more pleasant ways to travel.

Residential Travel Plan Guidance

Suffolk County Council produces a travel plan guidance document that provides information and advice on the required content for a residential travel plan in Suffolk. A residential travel plan should be completed using the downloadable template and may also be uploaded to Modeshift STARS, for which SCC will organise a login.

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School Travel Plan Guidance

Suffolk County Council produces a travel plan guidance document that provides information and advice on the required content for a school travel plan in Suffolk.

Many schools voluntarily develop a travel plan using the Modeshift STARS framework for which SCC will organise a login and will also provide the school with free advice and support to progress their active travel ambitions.

View the Suffolk County Council minimum standard for travel plan monitoring using the links below.

Please only use the downloadable Excel template for your monitoring return which should be uploaded to the Modeshift STARS website.

For help and support with travel plans, please email us at travelplans@suffolk.gov.uk or in the case of educational settings, schooltravelplans@suffolk.gov.uk