E-bike incentives are a costly way to cut carbon emissions, but they also promote health, equity and cleaner air

Many incentive programs promote e-bike use, but they aren’t necessarily targeting the right people for the right reasons.

Luke Jones, Professor of Economics, Valdosta State University • conversation
Feb. 27, 2024 • ~9 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

I've spent years studying happiness – here's what actually makes for a happier life

What I’ve learned on the journey to happiness.

Christopher Boyce, Honorary Research Associate at the Behavioural Science Centre, University of Stirling • conversation
Feb. 1, 2023 • ~7 min

Tour de France: future heatwaves may make it untenable to hold the race in July

This year’s Tour was marked by near-40℃ temperatures, roads cooled with water, and heatstroke.

Madeleine Orr, Lecturer in Sport Business and Program Director for Sustainable Sport Business, Loughborough University • conversation
July 27, 2022 • ~5 min

Tour de France: How many calories will the winner burn?

Riders in the 2022 Tour de France will ride more than 2,100 miles (3,400 km) over the 21 flat and mountainous stages of the race. And they will burn an incredible amount of energy while doing so.

John Eric Goff, Professor of Physics, University of Lynchburg • conversation
June 30, 2022 • ~6 min

12 best ways to get cars out of cities – ranked by new research

A new study finds congestion charging and creating car-free streets and separated bike lanes have been most effective at reducing car use in European cities.

Kimberly Nicholas, Associate Professor of Sustainability Science, Lund University • conversation
April 14, 2022 • ~27 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

Tour de France: How many calories will the winner burn?

Riders in the 2021 Tour de France will ride more than 2,100 miles (3,400 km) over the 21 flat and mountainous stages of the race. And they will burn an incredible amount of energy while doing so.

John Eric Goff, Professor of Physics, University of Lynchburg • conversation
June 24, 2021 • ~6 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

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