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Cycle Superhighways - Understanding cycling levels, traffic impacts, and public and business attitudes

Publisher: 
Transport for London
Publication date: 
February 2018
Abstract: 

This deck presents background information on the cycling infrastructure programme in London, its impacts and potential benefits.

Cycling Action Plan

Publisher: 
Transport for London
Publication date: 
December 2018
Abstract: 

The Mayor’s Transport Strategy, published in March 2018, sets out a vision for a fairer, greener, healthier and more prosperous London.

The Strategy is founded on the Healthy Streets Approach, and has a focus on active travel at its heart. This includes making cycling appealing to many more people, and ensuring that London’s streets are safe and accessible for everyone who wants to cycle.

Air Quality: concentrations, exposure and attitudes in Waltham Forest

Publisher: 
Kings College London
Publication date: 
August 2018
Abstract: 

Health Impact Assessment (HIA) of Air Quality in Waltham Forest
In this study, for the first time King’s have used the new COMEAP (2017) health impact
recommendations to quantify the effects of air pollution on health outcomes in Waltham Forest.
Mortality impact results for long-term exposure to air pollution in Waltham Forest are all
expressed in terms of life years – the most appropriate metric for the health impact of air
pollution concentration changes over time.
Despite projected changes in air pollution concentrations between 2013 and 2020, Waltham

Cycle route choice - Final survey and model report

Publisher: 
Steer Davies Gleave
Publication date: 
June 2012
Abstract: 

This study has investigated the decisions that cyclists in London make when deciding which route to take, and the relative importance of different route features. The study has also looked at more general preferences and attitudes among cyclists.

Running out of road - investing in cycling in Cambridge, MIlton Keynes and Oxford

Publisher: 
National Infrastructure Commission
Publication date: 
July 2018
Abstract: 

The Cambridge – Milton Keynes – Oxford corridor is one of the fastest-growing, most productive, most innovative places in the UK. It could become Britain’s Silicon Valley. But it could also stagnate, strangled by unaffordable housing and inadequate transport.

Impacts of an active travel intervention with a cycling focus in a suburban context: One-year fi ndings from an evaluation of London’s in-progress mini-Hollands programme

Publisher: 
Science Direct
Publication date: 
June 2018
Abstract: 

Report shows that 'strong' Mini Holland' interventions generate more walking and more cycling, and don't identifiably increase traffic in surrounding areas, suggesting that providing good infra drives genuine growth in active travel.

 

Oxfordshire Cycling Design Standards

Publisher: 
Oxfordshire County Council
Publication date: 
April 2017
Abstract: 

INTRODUCTION

A better environment for cycling

We would like to see an Oxfordshire where more people choose to cycle for more journeys. We believe this can be achieved through good highway design to create an attractive safe environment for cycling. The better we can make the environment for cycling, the more people will choose to cycle. We believe there is a huge unmet demand for more people choosing to cycle, which we will unlock if we get it right.

A more attractive choice

Barclays Cycle Superhighways Evaluation of Pilot Routes 3 and 7

Publisher: 
Transport for London
Publication date: 
July 2011
Abstract: 

Barclays Cycle Superhighways is one of three major programmes alongside the Barclays Cycle Hire Scheme and Biking Boroughs designed to help meet the Mayor’s vision for cycling in London:

“To make the physical and cultural changes required for London to become a cyclised city: one where people can ride their bicycles safely, enjoyably and easily in an environment that embraces cycling.”1

Healthy Streets for London

Publisher: 
Transport for London
Publication date: 
February 2017
Abstract: 

London is facing an inactivity crisis. Over decades, machines, cars and technology have gradually taken over many of the tasks that used to require physical effort. More than 40 per cent of Londoners

do not achieve the recommended 150 minutes of activity a week; and 28 per cent do less than 30 minutes a week. Almost without realising it, we have engineered physical activity out of our daily lives.

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