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Please take this short survey that will help Cycling Citizens MK find out more about who cycles in Milton Keynes. https://lnkd.in/e_m7-RRe

Initial research by Cycling Citizens MK suggests only 23% of cycle journeys in Milton Keynes are by women.  Volunteer researchers simply counted cyclists using redways in the last 10 days of January and found 131 male and 32 female. Recent UK-wide research by Lime shows only 19% of female cyclists feel sale riding alone at night and 91% face barriers to cycling.  “It’s a justice issue,” says Jane Whild of Voices of Women in MK. “Women’s equal access to cycling must be designed into City plans.  To make progress, we must understand the barriers.” In partnership with Milton Keynes City Council, Jane has created a 3-minute online survey to do this, https://lnkd.in/eWST2cZG, and wants at least 1,000 MK residents, female and male, to complete it. Please do.

🚴♀️🇪🇺 🎉 Today, we celebrate the signing of the FIRST ever official EU document focusing on cycling! The #EUCyclingDeclaration creates a framework for all future EU policies related to cycling, comprehensively covering cycling from infrastructure to industry, data collection, and social inclusion. See what this new legislation means for the future of cycling in European cities in our paper on EU cycling policy 👉 https://lnkd.in/eqxbrVKe   #ZeroCarbonMobility #SustainableMobility #CyclingInfrastructure POLIS Network

Spread the word and join the movement, because cycling is neither a luxury nor a hobby. As a parent, one of the fundamental skills I feel responsible for teaching my daughter is cycling. It's not just about the physical benefits, but more so about fostering independence, freedom, and responsibility skills. However, achieving this goal becomes challenging in many cities, leading to a crucial question: for whom do we design our cities? From my perspective, the answer is clear. By prioritizing these 'bicycle heroes', we are prioritizing the creation of cities that cater to the needs of ALL!

This year's grade for Active Transportation remains a C-, as 43% of children and youth typically used active modes of transportation to and from school. Active transportation can include: 🚶♀️ Walking 🚲 Cycling ☀️ Wheeling How can we continue to encourage children and youth to use active transportation? Read the 2024 Report Card for recommendations: https://hubs.la/Q02xtgT50

Planning and redesigning neighborhoods and cities for walking, cycling, and community use of public open spaces can strengthen the vision of physical sports for society members, promoting more adaptability to this lifestyle. #EBR #earlybirdriderscycling #cycling #sports #earlybirdridersSHEROES #recreationalcycling #cyclingadventures #cyclingcommunity #cyclinglife #Whenindoubtpedalitout #reacreationalcycling

🚴♂️ The Case for Cycling: How More Movement Improves Children's Lives 🚴♀️ Explore how increased cycling can transform children's lives by improving physical health, mental well-being, and academic performance. This briefing from Cycling UK highlights the significant benefits of encouraging more movement and cycling among young people. Regular cycling helps children develop healthy habits, enhances concentration and learning, and promotes a sense of independence and confidence. By integrating more cycling into daily routines, we can support the overall development and well-being of children. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/gEN45Xrn #Cycling #ChildrensHealth #PhysicalActivity #WellBeing 🚴♂️🌟

The power of one bike…Take a minute to listen to Antony Mugwanja describe how one bike from Inclusive Cycling International’s U.S. Embassy funded project has transformed his life and empowered him to inspire other people with disabilities. I can’t find better words than his to explain how our work to expand opportunities for people to participate in cycling is about more than just sports and contributes to a more accessible and inclusive world. https://lnkd.in/g7Uy8yaX

With rising obesity, congestion and pollution, active and micro-transport has to be a big part of the solution. Safety is a key factor for most people. #activetransport #cyclinginfrastructure

Cycling on rural roads is not as niche as one might think - our questionnaire representative of the Swedish adult population shows that one third of the respondents cycle on rural roads, and many more would like to if the traffic environment felt safer and practical barriers were removed. More in our recently published paper (thanks a lot Magdalena Lindman for the great collaboration): https://lnkd.in/dyS2uJpQ