11th December 2023
Increasing cycling
“Before carbon-intensive travel became widespread, cycling epitomised highly efficient transport, and it still does. But now it’s also part of the solution for a low-carbon future. Cycling is one of the simplest lifestyle choices that most individuals can make to reduce their carbon footprint, and it offers huge benefits for health, the economy, air quality and neighbourhoods too.” (1)
The World Health Organisation is a keen to proponent of: “Walking and cycling are simple, cost-effective ways of being active. Walking is an essential part of all journeys. It is accessible and affordable, and socially equitable. Cycling is among the most efficient and sustainable means of transportation. Together, walking and cycling have economic, social, environmental and health benefits.
WHO is working to help countries retain, promote and enable everyone to walk and cycle for recreation and transport. This will not only deliver significant health benefits but also contribute to developing sustainable mobility systems, creating liveable cities and communities, and cleaner air all of which contribute, directly and indirectly, to multiple Sustainable Development Goals.” (2)
(1) https://www.cyclinguk.org/briefing/case-cycling-tackling-climate-change
(2) https://www.who.int/activities/promoting-walking-and-cycling
And for further interest – https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2023/nov/27/why-i-quit-complaining-about-cyclists-men-in-lycra?CMP=Share_iOSApp_Other
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