The bus might seem like a natural enemy of the vulnerable cyclist. But in Cambridgeshire, a ‘guided busway’ is in fact encouraging more cycling and helping commuters to become more active on their way to work. This is according to a new study from the University of Cambridge, funded by the National Institute for Health […]
High-quality traffic-free routes encourage more walking and cycling
New study finds overall physical activity is increased by proximity to routesThe provision of new, high-quality, traffic-free cycling and walking routes in local communities has encouraged more people to get about by foot and by bike, according to a new study published in the American Journal of Public Health.Two years after new routes were developed […]
Recent CEDAR Publications: active travel, greenhouse gas reduction and children’s physical activity
The following papers are a selection of recent publications by CEDAR authors Change in active travel and changes in recreational and total physical activity in adults: longitudinal findings from iConnect (International Journal of Behavioural Nutrition and Physical Activity). OPEN ACCESS. Health co-benefits and transportation-related reductions in greenhouse gas emissions in the San Francisco Bay Area […]
Interventions to promote cycling – a systematic review
Community-wide promotional activities, improving cycle routes and targeted marketing to households all have the potential to increase cycling in the population, finds a study published by the British Medical Journal on 19 October. This could make a valuable contribution to improving public health.There is a strong case for promoting cycling on health grounds, write Lin […]