Active Travel in Southwark 2017 – The health economic impact of walking and cycling

This is a Joint Strategic Needs Assessment (JSNA) and was presented at a meeting at Tooley St on August 17th 2017 by Melinda Chau, Public Health Policy Officer, Southwark Council.

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Cycling to work associated with major health benefits – new study

More data on health benefits of cycling to work Risk of early death down by 41%.  Risk of developing cardiovascular disease or cancer down by 45%.  Amazing stats from an … Read More

Active travel to work really is good for your health and well-being

This post is directed at those thinking of starting commuting by bike.  We have known for a long time that people who exercise are fitter and healthier than those who … Read More

Cycling and the OKRAAP

OKRAAP =Old Kent Road Area Action Plan

Southwark Cyclists were invited to make a short presentation at the latest Forum session on July 27th organised by Southwark Council as part … Read More

Public Health Case for Cycling

The public health case for active travel (cycling and walking) is overwhelming.  But is still not getting through to policy-makers.  So when Southwark Cyclists were invited to prepare a paper … Read More

Increasing cycling will hugely improve the health of Londoners

Increasing cycling in line with the Mayor’s vision will give Londoners around 5000 years of extra healthy life, with an economic benefit of £250 million.  If all journeys that could … Read More

Grange get Cycling Project – Full Report

Well we did it!  Succesfully got 16 people cycling using a de-luxe approach with individual leafletting of flats and free everything.  Given the low levels of cycling in Southwark, these … Read More