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3 September 2012 - 11:53am

EU-wide comparison shows GB has poor cycle use and cyclist safety, but we measure this superbly!

Cycle counter on the Camel Trail, Cornwall (photo CTC, © Dep't for Transport)

A new EU-wide comparison of cyclists' safety shows that Britain is among the top countries for measuring cycling . Now we need to make much better use of this information to substantially boost cycle use and improve cyclists' safety.

20 July 2012 - 1:05pm

BMA calls for health to drive transport policy

BMA calls for health, not the economy, to drive transport policy

The British Medical Association's hard-hitting new report on Transport and Health calls for traffic restraint, challenging walking and cycling targets, improved provision for walking and cycling, 20mph speed limits, and health sector action to promote active travel. Will the Government take note?

13 July 2012 - 5:29pm

Health journal highlights ‘inactivity pandemic’

Health journal The Lancet has highlighted a global inactivity “pandemic”, highlighting both the scale of the problem and the evidence of what works to tackle it.

22 June 2012 - 11:21am

Talking cycling to Northern Ireland’s politicians, planners and the public

Mike McKillen, Mai-Britt Kristensen and Roger Geffen at Stormont castle

Wednesday was one of the most meeting-packed days I can remember, with 2 Ministers, one parliamentary select committee, a presentation to some traffic planners, a visit to a cycle-friendly school and a public meeting all in one day!

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