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Travel Advice at Walton Hall

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​Any specific updates on travel during covid-19 please see appropriate tabs to the right. Please visit the current guidelines on travel & transport from the government.

Travelling during covid-19

  • The University position on travel remains unchanged and that is, no travel unless absolutely business critical. 
  • Staff need to consider the most COVID safe method of travel.  So it would be perhaps better to travel by car than on the train / tube. 
  • Staff also need to use their judgement whether a journey is necessary and also be mindful that the different nations have eased restrictions to varying degrees.  So if travelling to a nation check the local restrictions before they plan their journey and task. 

Travel Advice provide information and advice for staff and visitors commuting to Walton Hall. We recognise that parking can be tight and that it is a duty of the University to help staff who wish to 'green' their travel. We provide information and advice on travelling to University premises by different types of transport and University initiatives, such as the car sharing scheme. For information on and advice commuting to Nations & SRSCs please follow the links below:

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Alternative Commutes to Work 

Read our article on commute options to Campus.

 

 

Travel Plan

Our policy is contained in the University Travel Plan which is central to the role of an institution in reducing traffic congestion, accidents and the environmental impacts of the transport activities of their staff, customers and visitors.

Car Parking Strategy

The aim of the Car Parking Strategy remains an appropriate balance between supply and demand and whilst it preserves the strong links with the Travel Plan.  Its recommendations are tilted towards day to day management and possible future supply options rather than large scale additional provision.

Travel Advice News

New bike pumps across campus

Bike pump

There have been five new bike pumps installed across campus in various bike shelters. These are floor pumps with a base mounted 120psi gauge and pressure indicator dial. Also includes ball and air bladder needles.

21st October 2021

E-bike conversion kit / components via Cyclescheme

Further to recent feedback we can confirm that after contacting Cyclescheme you are able to purchase an e-bike conversion kit / components with a Cyclescheme voucher. However this is subject to a retailer agreeing to this.

It is advised to follow the steps below, complete your own research and receive advice on this option before applying for a voucher.

19th October 2021

Free E-bike Trial with Halfords

Halfords e-bike trial

Halfords have a free electric bike trial, you can test out an electric bike for up to 6 hours so that you can see if electric is the way forward for you.

12th October 2021

Cyclescheme changes

We are pleased to announce that from Monday 27 September, the Open University’s policy is that any voucher value will be capped at £1,250 for bicycles and £1,500 for e-bikes. An Acknowledgement of Debt form will be sent by email and will need signing prior to an request being approved.

If you are an AL you are eligible to take advantage of Cyclescheme from 1 October 2021.

If you have any questions, please contact travel-advice@open.ac.uk

24th September 2021

How to charge your electric car for free across the UK

How to charge your electric car for free across the UK including at selected big retailers, e.g Tesco

26th August 2021
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The Open University
Travel Advice
First Floor
Geoffrey Crowther Building
Walton Hall
Milton Keynes
MK7 6AA

01908 659784
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