E-bikes are freewheeling through rain and over hills, with huge promise for sustainable transport in rural tourist areas

Research shows that rain and hilly terrain doesn’t put people off e-bikes.

Ian Philips, Senior Research Fellow, Institute for Transport Studies, University of Leeds • conversation
Feb. 6, 2024 • ~7 min

Are low-traffic neighbourhoods greenwashing? Here's what the evidence says

LTNs were introduced to UK cities to create a more pleasant environment for pedestrians and cyclists - but they’ve become controversial.

Harrie Larrington-Spencer, Research Fellow in the Active Travel Academy, University of Westminster • conversation
June 23, 2023 • ~7 min

Cycle lanes blamed for urban congestion – here's the reality

London was rated 2021’s most congested city.

David Metz, Honorary Professor of Transport Studies, UCL • conversation
Dec. 9, 2021 • ~6 min

We transformed a London borough into a game to get fewer people travelling by car -- here's what happened

New research suggests gamifying neighbourhoods could encourage people to travel more actively.

Diane Crone, Professor in Exercise and Health, Cardiff Metropolitan University • conversation
Nov. 15, 2021 • ~7 min

Cycling is ten times more important than electric cars for reaching net-zero cities

Active travel can help tackle the climate crisis earlier than electric vehicles – even if you swap the car for a bike for just one trip a day.

Christian Brand, Associate Professor in Transport, Energy & Environment, Transport Studies Unit, University of Oxford • conversation
March 29, 2021 • ~6 min

Encouraging walking and cycling isn't hard – here are three tried and tested methods

Active travel has become attractive to a degree not seen for decades. Policy needs to follow.

Adrian Davis, Professor of Transport and Health, Edinburgh Napier University • conversation
Nov. 3, 2020 • ~8 min

Why a UK 'cycling and walking revolution' won't reduce car travel

New bike lanes are a good idea for health and air quality, but the convenience of car travel for most journeys will remain.

David Metz, Honorary Professor of Transport Studies, UCL • conversation
Aug. 24, 2020 • ~6 min

Cars: transition from lockdown is a fork in the road – here are two possible outcomes for future travel

The pandemic has forced many people to shift from public transport to car travel. But is this likely to be permanent?

Nicole Badstuber, Researcher in Transport Policy and Governance, UCL • conversation
June 3, 2020 • ~7 min

How major cities are trying to keep people walking and cycling

As lockdowns ease off, there is a danger that the old city traffic jams will soon be back with a vengeance.

Graeme Sherriff, Research Fellow in Urban Studies, University of Salford • conversation
May 11, 2020 • ~5 min

Car dependency: UK government can't cut driving and build lots of roads at same time

Transport Secretary Grant Shapps has called for fewer cars and better public transport.

Stephen Joseph, Visiting Professor, Smart Mobility Research Unit, University of Hertfordshire • conversation
April 6, 2020 • ~6 min

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