Make cycling easy to make people happy and healthy 2

Studies across the world – and on our doorstep – have shown that the overwhelming majority of people want to cycle more and would cycle a lot more if there were much better provision for cycling. Furthermore, all the research has shown that regular cycling makes people happier and healthier, compared to the sedentary, car-dependent lifestyle that is slowly killing us.

But the good stuff will only happen if we make space for cycles. Creating a network of good-quality, well-lit, separate lanes which protect cyclists from traffic, on routes where people actually want to go, is our core demand. Without a network, cycling will simply never happen in York. There is a misconception that improvements would just be for people who already cycle, but this takes no account of the majority who would love to cycle but don’t because they don’t feel that it’s safe, convenient or accessible. Wouldn’t you opt to cycle your daily round if it was made much easier than driving?