The City of Copenhagen wanted to know the overall costs and benefits of cycling for transport compared to driving, so they commissioned health economists to calculate it. Their findings?
- Every mile driven costs society £0.98
- Every mile cycled *saves* society £0.88
You don't need to ditch the car completely to make a difference. By choosing to cycle when you can, and only driving when you need to, we can fight the climate crisis. #DriveLessCycleMore
❗️ RECORD RESPONSE ❗️
One week on we have had a record response to this campaign, with thousands of people calling for the Dashcam Safety Portal to be saved.
Let's keep up the momentum - please sign and share 👇
Support Needed❗PedalHub CIC are on a mission to provide sustainable alternatives to car trips. They would like to receive expressions of interest from rural community groups who would be willing to trial this new service: https://t.co/pQ67Y9U4p6.
#WeAreSRITC#PedalHub#ebike
📢 🚴 The Scottish Government launches survey on new cycling network plans: https://t.co/GHjowwdIUR.
This 12-week survey aims to gather views on Transport Scotland’s active travel priorities.
#cyclingscotland#mobility#transportation
Important thread 🧵
When children cycle, what benefits does it bring for parents, carers and families?
New world-first research published by Cycling UK & commissioned by @transcotland.
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IT'S OFFICIAL: riding really does add smiles to your miles. 😁
A Minneapolis study has revealed that bike riders are the happiest commuters. We definitely agree!
👉 https://t.co/rH6y6vrL3h
#SmilesForMiles#BikeLove
Is the Scottish Government delivering for cycling? Leave your view in the replies 👇
With 1️⃣ week until the next Programme for Government, we assess whether the Govt has met its own commitments for cycling and sustainable travel from last time around: https://t.co/uyNl1YgR5u
The cost of fuel has never been higher. Cycling is a great way to save money but, for more people to embrace this option, we need safer streets. If you want to stand up for cycling in your local area, why not join our Cycle Advocacy Network?
Get involved: https://t.co/xZoOey1TfP
Many parts of the world are experiencing weather & climate extremes linked to human-induced #ClimateChange, including the current #heatwave in Europe 🌡
It's vital we work together to keep 1.5C alive and avoid extreme weather events becoming the new normal.
#GlasgowClimatePact