Happy Bicycle day- use our links to find out why cycling matters

3rd of June has been designated by the United Nations as World Bicycle Day. Read the resolution and statements on their official website to find out why

 How popular is cycling?

The Dept for Transport issues regular walking and cycling statistics for England in 2017 it found that 14% of people cycle at least once a week. The report has breakdowns by gender, region and local authority

To see how this compares with other modes of transport try the more general 

The Public Attitudes towards Transport surveys also have some interesting opinions on attitudes towards cycling and cars. They include data on perceptions of danger 

 for comparisons with other European nations try these reports from European Commission

What are the health benefits of cycling?

This systematic review examines the evidence weighing up the risks from pollution and rads with health outcomes. See the results via PubMed where you can also search for other quality health articles on this topic.

 What is the future for Cycling?

the Global Outlook on Walking and Cycling published by UNEP in 2016 examined trends and policies to on cycling around the world, Try browsing the UN Habitat website for recent reports and programme details on urban mobility which often includes coverage of cycling.

the 2015 report A Global High Shift Cycling Scenario from ITDP examined the
The Potential for Dramatically Increasing Bicycle and E-bike Use in Cities Around the World, with Estimated Energy, CO2, and Cost Impacts found it could have positive impacts on world economies and the environment. The Institute for Transportation and Development policy has other useful reports on cycling and walking and development.

The World Cycling Alliance unites non-governmental organisations who advocate for cycling policies. Its website has information on projects such as bike sharing