Worcestershire Active Travel Partnership

From Christmas presents to medical supplies, one company in Oxford shares how cargo bikes can transform delivery services in our towns and cities all year round 📦🚲🏘️🎄🎁

People in Southampton unable to leave their homes can have library books brought to them via a free library e-bike delivery service bbc.co.uk/news/articles/…

Today's report from @CMO_England shows the importance of active travel in improving and maintaining good health in England's cities. Read the report: assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6756e67b… 🏙️🚶‍♀️ 🏘️🚲

We're working with @transportgovuk to deliver the Integrated National Transport Strategy, helping to give everyone more transport choice. Read @Chris_Boardman's statement below: 👩‍🦽🚶🚲

Did you miss the 'Active travel: a people powered panacea?' event at @COP29_AZ on Tuesday? The panel session is now available to watch on demand: youtube.com/live/zT3Egi1ct… #COP29

85% of people in England support active travel and would like to do more. Today, we’ve released new guidance for councils to help them design more school streets, which make walking and cycling to school safer and more enjoyable for all 👩‍🦽🚲🚶‍♂️ Learn more: gov.uk/government/new…

Have you thought about what kind of road user you are? 🚲 Are you considerate to those on two wheels? 🐴 Do you overtake horse riders with care? We're urging everyone to look out for each other. orlo.uk/NQoU3 #OperationDarkNight @WMerciaPolice @WestMerciaPCC

Watch live from 8.30am GMT Tuesday: @Chris_Boardman and a panel of international speakers will highlight the potential of active travel as a practical, green transport option, including the co-benefits for health and productivity at @COP29_AZ: youtube.com/live/zT3Egi1ct… #COP29

New study by @NEF shows car dependency of new homes has increased in EVERY region of England outside of London over the last 15 years neweconomics.org/2024/11/new-ho…

If you would like to learn more about how #walkingbuses operate you could start by watching this video which was developed as part of a Walking Bus Toolkit by Bath and North East Somerset Council. #ActiveSchoolRunNW3 buff.ly/3TliIUk

Seating that's accessible year-round is an essential part of enabling inclusive walking/wheeling & cycling. But what makes seating accessible? Our fully referenced guide is here to help designers, campaigners & everyone else, too! wheelsforwellbeing.org.uk/benches-and-se…

In a rare outing for our opinion site, I’ve written about why councils seeking to ban bikes from city centres due to delivery bikes are treating it as a “cycling problem” when it’s actually a law enforcement problem - these are mainly electric mopeds. theguardian.com/commentisfree/…

Please share, and complete this survey from @WestMerciaPCC about road danger and enforcement. @twowheelsgoodbrum @BikeWorcester @myworcester @WorcsTravel westmercia-pcc.gov.uk/your-road-your…

Spending on buses, trains and active travel infrastructure returns on investment at a MUCH higher rate than road building. It’s long past time that sustainable transport was prioritised as a way to grow the economy, read our latest blog 👇 bettertransport.org.uk/blog/better-tr…

Interviewed by @worcesternews Yesterday. "If I could prescribe it, exercise would be one of the most effective drugs" @theJeremyVine @BromptonBicycle @WeAreCyclingUK worcesternews.co.uk/news/24650992.…

Today is #WorldMentalHealthDay. Cycling has long been praised for its physical health benefits, but have you considered the stress-busting benefits of cycling? We talked to @childline about how children are using cycling to cope in stressful situations ⬇ bikeability.org.uk/blogs/how-cycl…

Data and planning often think of mobility users as working adults between the ages of 25 and 65. This overlooks the fact that how we move changes over the entirety of our lives. Join Melissa and @WomenMobilize for this webinar on October 8th at 16:30 CET: linkedin.com/events/episode…

Visited one of the new Local Transport Hubs in Halesowen yesterday alongside @AlexBallingerMP , to see integrated cycle hire options being rolled out. #Cycling builds happier, healthier communities – so great to see @WestMids_CA boosting access to affordable, safe cycling.

When designing cycling infrastructure and amenities, the Dutch consider various cyclist profiles, ranging from 'practical' to 'recreational'. Each cyclist type has distinct needs and preferences. LEARN MORE: dutchcycling.nl/wp-content/upl……